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The Track Star Podcast

Jack Coyne
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Music
Punk Rock
The Grateful Dead
Hip Hop
1520 Cedric Avenue
The Great American Songbook
Miles Davis
The Beatles
Sugarhill Gang
Frank Sinatra
Cold Crush Brothers
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
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

Jon Batiste is back on the Track Star Podcast, this time joining Jack in the "band room" to pick up right where they left off.

They dive deeper into the importance of music, explore Jon's personal voice memos and notes filled with unreleased demos a... more

YouTube

LL Cool J joins Jack on Track Star to talk about the music he loves and the artists who helped shape his sound. Having made his own mark on hip-hop, LL revisits some classics and share his influences.

They span early hip-hop from Treacherous Three a... more

Ahead of Breakaway Carolina, Jack sits down with Sean and Alex, two local Gen Z music fans, at Applebee’s in Charlotte for a special episode of the Track Star Podcast, made possible by @bacardi. Over Bacardi cocktails, they explore how their generati... more

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Daniel Kaluuya joins Jack on Track Star to put his music knowledge to the test, with a playlist spanning American hip-hop, soul, UK garage, grime, and rap. From Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill to Skepta and Little Simz, the episode brings together classics from b... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Kaluuya
Actor and music enthusiast invited to discuss his musical influences and memories
Episode: Testing Daniel Kaluuya's Music Knowledge
Bakithi Kumalo
Bass guitarist involved in the Graceland sessions and tour
South African musician
Episode: Why Paul Simon’s “Graceland” Made Music History
Elvis Costello
Singer-songwriter and founder of The Attractions' collaborator
Elvis Costello and the Attractions
Episode: Testing Elvis Costello's Music Knowledge
Sheryl Crow
celebrated musician and guest
Episode: Sheryl Crow Teaches Us About Her Top Music Influences
Queen Latifah
Rapper, actress, and host of The Track Star Podcast episode guest
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Episode: Testing Queen Latifah's Music Knowledge
Grandmaster Flash
DJ and pioneer of hip hop culture
Furious Five / Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Episode: Grandmaster Flash Explains How Rap First Started
Ravi Coltrane
Jazz saxophonist and son of John Coltrane
Musician
Episode: Ravi Coltrane Teaches Us How to Listen to his Father’s Catalog
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

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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 312 ratings
  • 👍🏻👍🏻

    Outstanding podcast. Will listen to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IHY213
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MusicNerd1991
    United States4 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 States9 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
    Germany10 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
    Canada10 months ago

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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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Why Paul Simon’s “Graceland” Made Music History
Q: How did Paul Simon approach working with these musicians and what was his motivation?
He wanted authentic collaboration, to learn from the local musicians rather than recreate their sound in the U.S., and he sought guidance from advisors to navigate political sensitivities while ensuring fair compensation and proper credits.
Why Paul Simon’s “Graceland” Made Music History
Q: Can you basically speak to what we're hearing and what this is?
This is the groove from the Boyoyo Boys' South African jive, which Paul Simon adapted, and the interviewees explain how the rhythm and the accordion created a meditative groove that became the engine of the track.
Testing Queen Latifah's Music Knowledge
Q: Before we start the music, just introduce yourself.
The host introduces the guest and sets up the format of the show, inviting Queen Latifah to share who she is and what the episode will explore, framing the playlist as a journey through influential records and personal memories.
Testing Elvis Costello's Music Knowledge
Q: How did your early environment shape your musical taste and approach to making records?
Costello explains that his house had no rock and roll, but his exposure to jazz, bebop, and swing through his father and their records created a deep, eclectic musical foundation that later informed his writing and recording approach.
Ravi Coltrane Teaches Us How to Listen to his Father’s Catalog
Q: You mentioned your mother's listening habits; what was she playing when you were young?
Ravi notes she played records from Coltrane's Impulse years and earlier works, sometimes off-stage and not always the sessions she personally contributed to, which helped shape his ear before he delved deeper into the later, more avant-garde recordings.

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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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1. Daniel Kaluuya
2. Bakithi Kumalo
3. Elvis Costello
4. Sheryl Crow
5. Queen Latifah
6. Grandmaster Flash
7. Ravi Coltrane
8. Legs McNeil

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