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The Track Star Podcast

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

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.

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Latest Episodes

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

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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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Recent Guests

Legs McNeil
Co-author of Resident Punk, founder of Punk Magazine
Punk Magazine (co-founder)
Episode: Testing this Legendary Punk Journalist’s Music Knowledge
Ryan Reynolds
Actor, co-star of Mayday on Apple TV
Mayday (Apple TV)
Episode: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Go Head-to-Head | Track Star Versus
Kenneth Branagh
Actor, co-star of Mayday on Apple TV
Mayday (Apple TV)
Episode: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Go Head-to-Head | Track Star Versus
Andrew Garfield
Actor, known for Spider-Man and music interests discussed on the episode
Actor
Episode: Testing Andrew Garfield's Music Knowledge
Dakota Fanning
Actor and musician guest
Episode: Testing Dakota Fanning's Music Knowledge
Whitmer Thomas
Comedian and musician, guest on the episode
Self/The Track Star Podcast
Episode: Testing Whitmer Thomas’ Music Knowledge
Troye Sivan
Musician and actor
Episode: Testing Troye Sivan's Music Knowledge
Too Short
Hip-hop artist and guest on the episode
Independent artist/Hip-hop community
Episode: Testing Too $hort's Music Knowledge
Brandon Flowers
Lead singer of The Killers
The Killers
Episode: Testing Brandon Flowers’ Music Knowledge

Host

Jack Coyne
Host of The Track Star Podcast, known for music history focus and street interview format

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 298 ratings
  • 👍🏻👍🏻

    Outstanding podcast. Will listen to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IHY213
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show!

    Fun conversations that quickly segue into music history. Great way to discover new artists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MusicNerd1991
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States8 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
    Germany9 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
    Canada9 months ago

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The mix of deep dives and street-level interviews is highlighted as a standout strength.
Listeners praise the host's enthusiasm and curiosity, calling the show engaging and educational.
Guests are consistently described as knowledgeable and varied, adding depth to music history discussions.

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Testing this Legendary Punk Journalist’s Music Knowledge
Q: How did the environment at CBGB shape your work on Punk Magazine?
The atmosphere felt like a living laboratory where ideas, music, and comics collided; the energy and intellect of the scene encouraged a collaborative, exploratory approach to documenting culture rather than a polished, traditional journalism style.
Testing Dakota Fanning's Music Knowledge
Q: Okay, what's next?
A cue to proceed through the song list with Dakota identifying artists and sharing anecdotes tied to each track.
Testing Dakota Fanning's Music Knowledge
Q: Before we start the music, introduce yourself.
Dakota introduces herself and sets the frame for a head-to-head music challenge with the host, sharing nerves and excitement about the format.
Testing Too $hort's Music Knowledge
Q: Introduce yourself.
Too Short introduces himself and confirms his nickname/stage presence, setting the scene for the quiz and conversation.
Testing Troye Sivan's Music Knowledge
Q: Before we start the music, introduce yourself.
I'm Troye Sivan, and we're here in New York, doing Track Star.

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What is The Track Star Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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
5. Dakota Fanning
6. Whitmer Thomas
7. Troye Sivan
8. Too Short

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