
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic HistoryMusic | |||

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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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.
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.
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.
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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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