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The Track Star Podcast

Jack Coyne
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Music
The Grateful Dead
1520 Cedric Avenue
The Great American Songbook
Miles Davis
Punk Rock
Sugarhill Gang
Frank Sinatra
Cold Crush Brothers
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Louis Armstrong
De La Soul
Wild Style
Run DMC
Christmas Music
The Beatles
Seth Macfarlane
John C. Reilly

The internet’s favorite music show, now in podcast form! Each episode explores a theme through 10 songs, taking listeners on a deep dive into a specific artist, genre, or era of music through the perspectives of musicians, historians, journalists and fans. Also available in video on YouTube! Hosted by Jack Coyne.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes62Foundeda year ago
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This week on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by Maryland Governor and Music-Obsessed Wes Moore. In this episode, he sits down with Jack to unpack the songs that have shaped his life, from the music that soundtracked his childhood and helped fo... more

Today we are joined by Hrishikesh Hirway, musician and host of the hit podcast Song Exploder, to listen to and discuss some of the songs that have influenced and defined his work, both in his music and his show.

In this episode, Jack chooses a few s... more

David Porter, one of the key figures behind Stax Records, joins us today on the Track Star Podcast to discuss his role as one of the primary songwriters, hitmakers, and creative forces behind the Memphis soul movement. ​

Starting with his youth in M... more

Jack Johnson joins Track Star* today to listen to a few songs and chat about the impact they had on his life, personally and professionally, and how those songs and artists continue to inform the work he does today.

In this episode, Jack Johnson get... more

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Recent Guests

Johnny Knoxville
Actor and creator of Jackass
Jackass/producer
Episode: Testing Johnny Knoxville's Music Knowledge
Jeff Ament
Bass guitarist for Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Episode: Jeff Ament Unpacks The Artists that Influenced Pearl Jam
John Leguizamo
Actor and comedian invited guest on the episode
Episode: Testing John Leguizamo's Latin Music Knowledge
Finneas O'Connell
Artist, composer, producer; guest on the show
Self / Finneas O'Connell
Episode: Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices
Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter, actor (The Commitments); central guest sharing stories about musical influences and collaborations.
Episode: Testing Glen Hansard’s Music Knowledge
Christopher Murphy
United States Senator from Connecticut
U.S. Senate
Episode: A U.S. Senator Stops by Track Star HQ to Talk Music
Amir Questlove Thompson
Musician, founder of The Roots, documentarian speaker on Earth, Wind & Fire
The Track Star Podcast (Questlove)
Episode: Questlove Teaches Us How to Listen to Earth, Wind & Fire
Andrew Watt
Music producer who worked with The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul McCartney
Episode: Andrew Watt Teaches Us How to Produce a Hit Song
Ben Gibbard
Lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie
Episode: Testing Death Cab for Cutie's Music Knowledge

Hosts

Jack Coyne
Host of Track Star Podcast and The Track Star Podcast; longtime interviewer and music educator with a street-level interview style
Kieran Coyne
Co-host and contributor known for hosting and shaping interview formats

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 288 ratings
  • Love the music history

    Thanks for the music history, always a great show. ***Please consider taking the repetitive music loop out from under your essay, it’s so distracting. I usually pause and read that part in the transcript cause you it’s amazing information , but that repeating loop drives me batty.*** Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2poundmiracle
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Show

    This is a great Podcast, I heard the Episode with Ken Burns, now I want to hear all, thanks Jack

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EricAerts
    Germany7 months ago
  • Infectious Enthusiasm

    Jack’s enthusiasm and curiosity about music is infectious, and it comes through in his interviewing style. You can tell he really wants to learn more, as his questions come from an honest place of curiosity. This is a great music podcast, looking forward to hearing more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelsy Norman
    Canada7 months ago
  • Phenomenal show!

    Jack, listening to your show reminds me of the scene from U2’s Rattle & Hum music doc where Bono is telling B.B King the lyrics to “When Love Comes to Town” and B.B. looks at Bono and says, “you awfully young to have such deep lyrics.” How do you know so much about so many different genres of music?! I am amazed, a little jealous, but also deeply curious about each new episode and what I can learn from them. Thank you for sharing your talents with the rest of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RubyHersh
    United States8 months ago
  • Music

    Love the podcast so far. Lifelong music lover. One of the few things I have found to be infinitely interesting. My ten thousand hours has been spent diving deep into all genres of music. Thanks for what you guys are doing. Continue to follow your gut and intuition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Infinitely interesting
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the host's enthusiasm and deep music knowledge.
Some criticism notes a lack of diversity in guest selection in early episodes.
Guests are described as well-chosen and the conversations engaging.
The format blends history with accessible storytelling, appealing to both hardcore and casual music fans.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#20
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Apple Podcasts
#66
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Apple Podcasts
#8
Canada/Music/Music Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#19
United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#41
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#111
United Kingdom/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Testing John Leguizamo's Latin Music Knowledge
Q: Before we start the music, introduce yourself.
I'm John Leguizamo. What's up?
Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices
Q: What was it like working on Beef and collaborating with other composers like Hans Zimmer?
Beef was a high-stakes, collaborative process where the bigger swings were welcomed by the showrunner, and working with legends like Hans Zimmer provided a masterclass in intensity and precision, reinforcing the value of steady, collaborative scoring.
Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices
Q: How do you approach the tension between a track's weird production choices and its overall accessibility?
I try to find a balance where the unusual element serves the mood and story, acting like a Trojan horse that invites the listener in before delivering the deeper, more nuanced production ideas that make the piece feel purposeful.
Testing Glen Hansard’s Music Knowledge
Q: What can you tell me about Eddie Vedder?
Hansard recounts the moment of a traumatic incident during a tour, Vedder's subsequent heartfelt outreach, and the long, supportive friendship that followed.
Testing Glen Hansard’s Music Knowledge
Q: Tell me about that song in particular.
Hansard reflects on the significance of the song and the record, describing how the music creates a mystical space and how the parts come together.

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A music-focused interview series that uses a 10-song lens to explore themes, eras, and artists across genres. Guests range from producers and musicians to critics and fans, delivering deep dives into craft, influences, and the creative process, often including on-the-street conversations and live performance elements. Notable for a hands-on, historian-meets-artist approach and an approachable host who blends research with curiosity, making it appealing to listeners who crave both context and storytelling in music. The show stands out for its street-era vibes, broad guest roster, and emphasis on practical insights for aspiring musicians and industry folks alike.

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1. Johnny Knoxville
2. Jeff Ament
3. John Leguizamo
4. Finneas O'Connell
5. Glen Hansard
6. Christopher Murphy
7. Amir Questlove Thompson
8. Andrew Watt

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