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Patrick Hicks
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Jeff Buckley
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Ted Leo
Rupaul's Drag Race
Sesame Street
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90s Music
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Lilith Fair
Freak Slug

Music meets memoir in this podcast from storyteller and music historian Patrick Hicks. Each episode guests share the soundtrack of their lives — revealing the stories behind the songs that shaped them. Deep, honest, and full of unexpected connections. patrickhicks.substack.com

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Today Patrick sits down with the band Automatic to build the playlist of their life.

The Guest List is back with something special for our 25th episode - instead of one guest we’ve got a whole band. The LA band Automatic releases their third album t... more

Today Patrick sits down with actor Drew Talbert to build the playlist of his life.

After college Drew Talbert moved from Nashville, Tennessee to LA to make it in the movies. Like so many other aspiring writers and actors he worked as a server to pay... more

Today Patrick sits down with musician and author Doug Robertson to build the playlist of his life.

Doug spent a lot of his life as an elementary school teacher and turned that experience into several acclaimed books, including He’s The Weird Teacher... more

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Today Patrick sits down with content creator Mike “Source” Smith to build the playlist of his life.

Source was one of my earliest mutuals on TikTok; he has such a deep love and knowledge of music t... more

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Recent Guests

Drew Talbert
Actor and creator known for his TikTok series Bistro Huddy
Bistro Huddy
Episode: Episode 24 - Drew Talbert
Miki Hellerbach
Music journalist and host of the upcoming show, The Spot
Episode: Episode 19: Miki Hellerbach
Shane Morris
Content creator, former music industry professional, defense contractor
Episode: Episode 15 - Shane Morris
Will Edwards
Friend and former music industry colleague who passed away.
Episode: Episode 15 - Shane Morris
Joanna Robinson
Journalist and podcaster
House of R, The Ringer
Episode: Episode 12 - Joanna Robinson
Will Ramsey
Author, musician, content creator, and known for MyEmoDiaries.
Episode: Episode 11 - MyEmoDiaries
Franchesca Ramsey
Comedian, actress, and accidental activist
Episode: Episode 10 - Franchesca Ramsey
Rod Kim
Songwriter, content creator
Personal website: rodkim.com
Episode: Episode 9 - Rod Kim
Jen Capra
Emmy nominated writer
Sesame Street
Episode: Episode 8 - Jen Capra

Host

Patrick Hicks
Host and storyteller with a focus on music history, inviting guests to share personal anecdotes about their lives and songs that have shaped them.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • celebration of music

    interesting people share song recommendations with stories—perfect!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RadDude32
    Australia2 months ago
  • Easy listening

    Loooove hearing stories about why people like the music they like. Patrick is such a natural interviewer. Every episode is fun. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just Jeff
    United States2 months ago
  • LOVE 💜💜💜

    Been following Patrick since his early days on Tik Tok and love his content. He’s turned me on to some great music! Love that he’s podcasting and getting to speak to his heroes. Informative, laid back, and totally cool. Two thumbs up! 👍 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bristolgirls02
    United States2 months ago
  • Incredible podcast! Been following Patrick for years on TikTok!

    Such an incredible podcast! Always informative and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jackace
    United States2 months ago
  • Good stuff

    Been a fan since TikTok so I head about the podcast. Good stuff here as well. Always love hearing about music from other perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W3K3R5
    United States2 months ago

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The host's engaging and thoughtful interview style is frequently highlighted as a strength of the podcast.
Listeners appreciate the organic storytelling aspect and deep dives into musical influences that shape personal narratives.
There is a consistent praise for how the host connects guests' personal experiences with broader cultural themes in music.

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Episode 24 - Drew Talbert
Q: What musician would you want to get on Bistro Huddy?
Drew suggests he would love to have Billie Eilish guest on Bistro Huddy due to her potential compatibility with the show's themes.
Episode 24 - Drew Talbert
Q: What is a song that expands your musical horizons?
Drew shares that Steve Earle's song Guitar Town really introduced him to a new style of music, leading him into outlaw country.
Episode 24 - Drew Talbert
Q: What is a song that gets you emotional?
Drew mentions he gets emotional listening to Patty Griffin's song Poor Man's House, which resonates with his feelings of embarrassment about his upbringing.
Episode 12 - Joanna Robinson
Q: What do you think changed where you used to be able to do it?
I think getting older makes it harder to concentrate, and listening to lyrics distracts from the writing process.
Episode 12 - Joanna Robinson
Q: Did you always want to be a writer?
I always loved reading a lot and writing, thought about being a performer or an English teacher, but ended up podcasting about books.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guest List

What is The Guest List about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intersection of music and personal storytelling, this podcast invites guests to share the soundtracks of their lives. Each episode features in-depth conversations with a diverse range of guests, from musicians and media personalities to actors and writers, who discuss the songs that have significantly influenced their journeys. The discussions are marked by emotional connections, anecdotes from memorable concerts, and reflections on how music intertwines with personal milestones, evoking nostalgia and vulnerability. This unique format allows listeners to engage with personal stories while discovering new musical recommendations from varied genres and eras, making it a rich tapestry of cultural exploration through the lens of... more

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4. Will Edwards
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