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Most of what you love in pop culture didn't happen the way you think it did. Unfamous, hosted by Grammy-nominated songwriter Justin Tranter, reveals how creative work actually gets made. Each episode pairs a celebrity with the collaborator behind their biggest moments in music, comedy, film, and entertainment. You get honest stories, real insight, and a practical blueprint for building a creative ... more

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Grace VanderWaal and Eren Cannata make work that feels raw but intentional. More importantly, they know how to keep the energy in the room alive long enough for the right idea to land.

In this episode of Unfamous, they talk about building Childstar ... more

MUNA makes emotionally sharp, collaborative work that holds because they know how to stay in it long enough to figure out what a song actually needs.In this episode of Unfamous, host Justin Tranter sits down with MUNA to talk about building a band as... more

Kid Cudi and Justin Tranter make emotionally expansive, genre-shifting work. But more importantly, they know how to stay open long enough to actually find something new.In this episode of Unfamous, Justin sits down with Cudi to talk about their colla... more

Troye Sivan and Leland make emotional, euphoric, deeply honest pop. But more importantly? They know how to build a creative partnership that blurs the line between friendship and songwriting. In this episode of Unfamous, Justin Tranter sits down with... more

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Recent Guests

Kid Cudi
Musician and actor featured as a guest on the episode
Episode: Kid Cudi | Trusting Collaborators, Taking Vocal Risks, and Taking Free on Tour
Troye Sivan
Singer-songwriter and actor
Self
Episode: Troye Sivan + Leland | A Look Inside Their Creative Partnership + How “Rush” Started With a DM
King Princess
Singer-songwriter and actress featured as the guest in this episode
Episode: Solo Sessions: King Princess | Girl Violence, Nicole Kidman and a Demon Named Cherry
CJ Baran
Producer, songwriter, and creator of worlds; collaborative partner of Melanie Martinez
CJ Baran Music
Episode: Melanie Martinez + CJ Baran | Building Worlds Through Intuition, Trust, and Experimentation
Melanie Martinez
Singer, writer, and multi-medium artist known for expansive storytelling and world-building
Valencia collaboration context referenced; Melanie Martinez as artist
Episode: Melanie Martinez + CJ Baran | Building Worlds Through Intuition, Trust, and Experimentation
Trixie Mattel
Drag queen, musician, YouTube personality
Self/Brand collaborations with Katya and Fena
Episode: Trixie + Fena | If The Wig Stays On, The Zipper Closes + No One Cries, It's No Accident. It's Fena.
Fena Barbitall
Drag performer, hair and makeup artist, creative assistant
Collaborator with Trixie Mattel and Katya
Episode: Trixie + Fena | If The Wig Stays On, The Zipper Closes + No One Cries, It's No Accident. It's Fena.
Amy Allen
Renowned pop songwriter
Songwriter
Episode: Amy Allen + Gabz Landman | The Songwriter–Manager Partnership That Built a Hitmaking Career
Gabz Landman
Manager/artist advocate
APG (manager role discussed)
Episode: Amy Allen + Gabz Landman | The Songwriter–Manager Partnership That Built a Hitmaking Career

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Justin Tranter
Host of the show and songwriter known for numerous pop hits.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Best idea ever

    I’d wanna see Young Miko and Mariana

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJ💕💁🏾‍♀️
    United States9 days ago
  • My new fav podcast!

    This is my new favorite podcast! I love the inside look at the behind the scenes work that goes into supporting artists and their projects. Justin is a fantastic host and conversationalist and I can’t wait to listen to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rrachelalisonn
    United States9 days ago
  • Unfamous

    I just started listening to this podcast during school after figuring out that Melanie Martinez was on it! I love the questions and the set up sections in this podcast. It feels very put together but laid back at the same time. The host is entertaining and clearly has his credibility. Great job!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connor W Mills
    United Statesa month ago
  • I feel as if we are spending this time with you and your friends and learning about collaboration. Words of wisdom abound!!!

    Audible
    5
    Kindle Customer
    United Statesa month ago
  • JT

    I could listen to Justin read the phone book. Always entertaining, unpredictable, funny, and insightful. Love love love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DigbyOmega
    United States2 months ago

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Melanie Martinez + CJ Baran | Building Worlds Through Intuition, Trust, and Experimentation
Q: What is the best thing you've learned to make yourself a better collaborator?
Recognize and lean into each other's strengths, and be willing to let the other fill in gaps; stay open to learning new processes and be willing to experiment and fail in a safe, supportive environment.
Melanie Martinez + CJ Baran | Building Worlds Through Intuition, Trust, and Experimentation
Q: How do you know you're on the right track when building a world together?
They describe a gut instinct that often signals when a direction is working, along with collaborative cues like both people feeling the energy and seeing one another excited; if the vibe feels off, they'll pivot or start a new idea.
Melanie Martinez + CJ Baran | Building Worlds Through Intuition, Trust, and Experimentation
Q: What has your process changed for this record compared to prior work?
They discuss starting some tracks with drums, using percussion-driven energy as a starting point, and letting melodies flow from that basis, which opened up new chord choices and allowed more experimental vibes without losing accessibility.
Solo Sessions: King Princess | Girl Violence, Nicole Kidman and a Demon Named Cherry
Q: As an artist, what have you learned about yourself by doing both acting and music?
Acting teaches empathy and character study while music keeps you inventive; together they create a broader toolkit for storytelling and collaboration.
Solo Sessions: King Princess | Girl Violence, Nicole Kidman and a Demon Named Cherry
Q: What's the worst thing you've ever manifested?
The fear of being canceled, followed by the actual experience; it demonstrates how thoughts can shape attention and how resilience is built by recognizing and moving through it.

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This show spotlights collaboration and the human side of creating hit music, television, and entertainment. Conversations pair celebrated artists or performers with the collaborators who helped shape their biggest moments, offering inside stories about songwriting, production, and the realities of building a creative career. Episodes blend tactical craft with candid anecdotes about pitching, negotiating, and evolving partnerships, often revealing how trust, boundaries, and teamwork drive lasting success. Noteworthy angles include long-running collaborative dynamics, behind-the-scenes logistics of touring and production, and how diverse creative inputs come together to shape pop culture moments. For potential listeners, the series provides p... more

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1. Kid Cudi
2. Troye Sivan
3. King Princess
4. CJ Baran
5. Melanie Martinez
6. Trixie Mattel
7. Fena Barbitall
8. Amy Allen

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