
The internet’s favorite music show, now in podcast form! Each episode explores a theme through a playlist of 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 81 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusicMusic History | |||

This week on the Track Star* Jack is joined by Ravi Coltrane, Grammy nominated saxophonist, bandleader and composer, as well as the son of the legendary John Coltrane and co-owner of the RKM Music record label. Together Ravi and Jack reminisce about ... more
On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we are joined by a guest who, in his new book, Resident Punk, shares memories from living with some of punk’s most recognizable names. Jack is joined by Legs McNeil, the
journalist known as one of the thr... more
Today on Track Star Versus*, Apple TV's MAYDAY stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh go head-to-head in a battle of music knowledge. The pair test their expertise across ’80s rock, new wave, and pop classics from artists including Queen, David Bowi... more
Today on Track Star*, Jack chats with legendary Colombian musician and singer-songwriter Juanes. Juanes shows us how his music taste grew alongside him, from Latin folk in his younger years to hard rock and metal, both in English and Spanish.
His d... more
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Outstanding podcast. Will listen to every episode.
Fun conversations that quickly segue into music history. Great way to discover new artists!
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!!
This is a great Podcast, I heard the Episode with Ken Burns, now I want to hear all, thanks Jack
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.
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A lively music-focused show that blends deep historical context with personal storytelling. Guests range from punk historians and legendary musicians to actors with strong musical interests, often exploring how songs, genres, and eras intersect with culture, film, and personal memory. The host's curiosity and approachable style help illuminate both overlooked and iconic moments in music history, while street-interview segments and interactive song challenges add a playful, accessible edge that broadens appeal beyond hardcore fans. Noteworthy is the emphasis on cross-genre conversations, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a steady stream of guest-driven playlists and memories that make complex histories feel intimate and engaging for a wide au... more
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Recent guests on The Track Star Podcast include:
1. Legs McNeil
2. Ryan Reynolds
3. Kenneth Branagh
4. Andrew Garfield
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6. Whitmer Thomas
7. Troye Sivan
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