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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
Cold Crush Brothers
Frank Sinatra
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
De La Soul
Wild Style
Louis Armstrong
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.

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Latest Episodes

This week on Track Star* Jack is joined by comedian, actor, and producer, John Leguizamo to cover some iconic Latin artists and discuss how Latin music speaks for and resonates with populations around the world. 

Along the way, John and Jack conside... more

Finneas O’Connell joins The Track Star Podcast to explore some of the most fascinating and unconventional production choices behind iconic songs and compositions.

Armed with five song picks each, Finneas and Jack take turns sharing tracks that span ... more

Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by Glen Hansard, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, musician, and actor known for his work as a founding member of the band the Frames, as well as his prolific solo musical and acting careers. 

​In this episode, we... more

Today on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy for a conversation about everything from touching grass to the pursuit of happiness, discussing how community engagement and human connection have the power to uplift... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dave Depper
Member of Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie
Episode: Testing Death Cab for Cutie's Music Knowledge
Eric André
Comedian and musician
Blarf (band)
Episode: Testing Eric André's Music Knowledge
Taj Mahal
Musician; interviewed artist known as Taj Mahal
Episode: Testing Taj Mahal's Music Knowledge
Shania Twain
Award-winning country-pop singer
Self / Shania Twain, Inc.
Episode: Testing Shania Twain's Music Knowledge
Ziggy Marley
Jamaican musician and son of Bob Marley
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers / family legacy
Episode: Ziggy Marley Teaches Us How to Listen to Reggae
Kareem Rahma
Actor, filmmaker, musician
Independent artist
Episode: Testing Kareem Rahma's Music Knowledge
Vince Wilburn Jr.
Miles Davis' nephew, drummer, producer
Miles Davis Band
Episode: Listening to Miles Davis with His Former Bandmates

Host

Jack Coyne
Host of The Track Star Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 278 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 States5 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
    Germany6 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 States8 months ago

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Andrew Watt Teaches Us How to Produce a Hit Song
Q: What makes collaborations with superstars like Paul McCartney or Ozzy Osbourne unique?
Each collaboration hinges on trust and human connection; you need to gel with the artists, understand their sound, and create an environment where they feel encouraged to drop their ideas at the door and create freely, which often leads to surprising and joyful results.
Andrew Watt Teaches Us How to Produce a Hit Song
Q: How would you describe the role of a producer to someone not familiar with the job?
The producer's role is continually changing by project, from writing and playing instruments to simply listening, arranging, and guiding the recording toward a finished piece of art, all while balancing craft, sound, and collaboration.
Testing Kareem Rahma's Music Knowledge
Q: Introduce yourself.
Kareem Rahma introductions himself and frames his background and current pursuits.
Testing Dermot Kennedy's Music Knowledge
Q: What kind of music do you like?
Kennedy describes a preference for acoustic, emotional music but admits hip hop dominates his listening, shaping his approach even when he performs in a more acoustic style.
Testing Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs' Music Knowledge
Q: Tell us about dance.
They connect dance to choreographic and cinematic influences from Bob Fosse, highlighting how dance aesthetics informed their approach to movement and storytelling in fashion and film.

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A music history and culture show that uses ten-song explorations to frame themed deep-dives into artists, eras, and genres. Episodes feature a mix of musicians, historians, journalists, and fans who bring historical context, personal anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes storytelling to topics ranging from classic rock and punk to film-influenced projects and sociopolitical moments in music. Noteworthy aspects include on-the-street segments and curated playlists that reveal how artists shape and reflect cultural shifts, plus high-profile guests from music, film, theater, and politics. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want both scholarly context and accessible, entertaining storytelling about music's past and present.

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Recent guests on The Track Star Podcast include:

1. Andrew Watt
2. Ben Gibbard
3. Dave Depper
4. Eric André
5. Taj Mahal
6. Shania Twain
7. Ziggy Marley
8. Kareem Rahma

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