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The Track Star Podcast

Jack Coyne
Music
Hip-Hop
Jazz
The Grateful Dead
1520 Cedric Avenue
The Great American Songbook
Sugarhill Gang
Cold Crush Brothers
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
De La Soul
Frank Sinatra
Curtis Blow
DJ Kool Herc
The Message
Wild Style
Run DMC
LL Cool J
Seth Macfarlane
John C. Reilly
Jazz Age

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 the Track Star Podcast, we’re joined by hip-hop ambassador, Fab 5 Freddy. Freddy reflects on the relationships and experiences that shaped his creative journey—starting with his early love of graffiti and expanding into music, dance, fil... more

On today’s episode we have two legends facing off in a battle to name some classic rock icons. Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks of the eponymously named Tedeschi Trucks Band were naming each artist in a matter of seconds, a true testament to their enc... more

On this episode of Track Star* we have a competitive battle between fashion designer, Marc Jacobs and filmmaker, Sofia Coppola. The duo met up with Jack on a sunny spring day in New York to talk about their film "Marc by Sofia." During their conversa... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Tedeschi
Singer-guitarist, co-founder of Susan Tedeschi Band
Self/Artist
Episode: Testing Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks' Music Knowledge
Derek Trucks
Guitarist and founder of the Derek Trucks Band
Self/Artist
Episode: Testing Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks' Music Knowledge
Sofia Coppola
Director and fashion designer, film and fashion multi-hyphenate
Independent/Various projects
Episode: Testing Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs' Music Knowledge
Marc Jacobs
Fashion designer, former creative director, Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton (past)
Episode: Testing Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs' Music Knowledge
Tim Riley
Beatle author, rock history author, journalism educator
Emerson College
Episode: 8 Artists That Are Better Than The Beatles
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor of Michigan
State of Michigan
Episode: Testing Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Music Knowledge
Baz Luhrmann
Filmmaker; directed Epic, Elvis Presley in Concert
Baz Luhrmann Productions
Episode: 10 Songs that Explain Elvis Presley’s Genius ft. Baz Luhrmann
Morgan Neville
Academy and Grammy Award-winning filmmaker, director of Man on the Run
Documentary filmmaker
Episode: 10 Songs That Explain Paul McCartney After The Beatles
Justin Peck
Youngest ever choreographer in residence for the New York City Ballet and a three-time Tony Award winner.
New York City Ballet
Episode: Testing This Legendary Choreographer’s Music Knowledge

Host

Jack Coyne
Host of The Track Star Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 226 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 States2 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
    Germany4 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
    Canada4 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 States5 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 States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and topics span diverse music scenes, appealing to broad audiences.
Listener feedback highlights high-quality research and engaging storytelling.
Shows deep musical knowledge and infectious enthusiasm.

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

Apple Podcasts
#16
United States/Music/Music Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#49
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#10
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Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#44
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#53
United Kingdom/Music

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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.
Testing Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs' Music Knowledge
Q: Isn't that kind of your job?
They discuss how staying connected to the present and reading current moments is essential for creative work, rather than attempting to predict the future.
Testing Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs' Music Knowledge
Q: What's your relationship? Like, take us back.
They describe how they first met in the early 90s during the Grunge collection era and gradually became friends who inspired each other's work over the years.
Testing Fab 5 Freddy's Music Knowledge
Q: How did your early exposure to jazz and visual art influence your path into hip hop and film?
Freddy describes a lifelong immersion in multiple art forms—from jazz legends to graffiti and museum visits—that shaped his perspective on culture as a blend of music, dance, and visuals, ultimately guiding the Wild Style concept and his film work.
8 Artists That Are Better Than The Beatles
Q: Do the Stones win as the darker counterpart to the Beatles, or is it more nuanced?
The discussion suggests it's nuanced and depends on how one weighs live performance, studio innovation, and societal impact; the Stones expanded rock's range but the Beatles maintained a central, transformative influence across multiple dimensions.

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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. Susan Tedeschi
2. Derek Trucks
3. Sofia Coppola
4. Marc Jacobs
5. Tim Riley
6. Gretchen Whitmer
7. Baz Luhrmann
8. Morgan Neville

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