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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

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The Oscar-winning musician and actor performs songs from his latest record, They Call Us The Lucky Ones.

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The rising artist landed a viral hit in 2025 with "Date Night." He's following it up with a new EP, Girl Bites Dog.

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As part of our Sense of Place: Dublin series, World Cafe sat down with Riverdance's principal dancer.

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The Irish band performs a powerful set of music from their debut EP, It's a Hell of an Age.

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Recent Guests

Jason O'Neill
Principal dancer in Riverdance
Riverdance
Episode: Step into the world of 'Riverdance'
Madra Salach
Lead singer and Irish band performing on World Cafe
Madra Salach
Episode: 'Life will always flourish': How Madra Salach turned painful history into joy
Florence Road
Band featured in the mini-concert
Florence Road
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with Florence Road
Dolly Parton
Singer-songwriter, legendary musician
Self/Parton family projects
Episode: 'It’s the music of my soul': In 2001, Dolly Parton brought bluegrass to World Cafe
Carla Chubb
Guitarist and lead singer of Sprints
Sprints
Episode: Dublin band SPRINTS is finding success in a world that's on fire
Zach Stevenson
Guitarist for Sprints and joining member
Sprints
Episode: Dublin band SPRINTS is finding success in a world that's on fire
Rivers Cuomo
Weezer frontman
Weezer
Episode: How letting go of control helped Weezer's 20th album shine
Scott Schreiner
Weezer bassist
Weezer
Episode: How letting go of control helped Weezer's 20th album shine
Jonathan Rado
Co-producer listed as a key collaborator on the Thrasher project
Studio/Producer
Episode: Brandon Flowers' songwriting has always had 'whispers' of country music

Hosts

Kaleo
Host of the featured live performance and interview program
Reina Duras
Host of the featured live performance and interview program

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 476 ratings
  • Steve Forbert

    Please do a segment on Steve Forbert and also Sam Roberts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shannon rebekkah
    Canada4 months ago
  • Good podcast but misleading name

    Decent podcast, great host and good music but the name “world” is completely misleading as it only focuses on wealthy western nations in US, UK, Europe primarily. We desperately need a high quality world music podcast, somewhere, somehow hint hint;)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    iwakeupdreaming
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love this!

    Look forward to each new show as I’ve been introduced to so many artists I now follow. Hosts are great interviewers as well. Keep on🎶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gypsydjango
    United States3 years ago
  • corny hosts

    the musical guests are great but sound stifled in conversation with the awkward/vanilla hosts, who have the least personality of anyone in podcasting. it’s occasionally funny to listen to their canned Q&A routine with artists but it’s mostly like listening to someone read you their music history homework at a party. just hard to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ParkerBatterson
    United States4 years ago
  • Great content!

    Love this podcast and the view into music and musicians it offers. Awesome hosts, diverse guests, and always a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philly soph
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates the mix of storytelling with musical insight and live sessions.
Listeners praise the depth of artist conversations and live performances.
Some listeners feel hosts' delivery lacks personality or energy at times.

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#122
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Apple Podcasts
#82
Brazil/Music
Apple Podcasts
#84
Norway/Music
Apple Podcasts
#206
Ireland/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

'Life will always flourish': How Madra Salach turned painful history into joy
Q: So, Paul, that was on the EP that came out earlier this year, but that song has its roots a little earlier. When you were in your early 20s, what does blue and gold refer to?
Paul Banks explains that blue and gold came from a scratch-card habit and a daydream of sudden wealth, leading to a song that grew into their sound, and he reflects on how the idea of luck and ambition shaped their music.
How letting go of control helped Weezer's 20th album shine
Q: Where did the idea for the spoken-word opening of CEO come from and how did you settle on the final line?
The idea harkens back to an earlier Weezer song, and after various negotiations, they settled on 'Here Comes the CEO' as a way to externalize a strategic self without overexposing it.
How letting go of control helped Weezer's 20th album shine
Q: Is it easy for you to get back into that mindset of playing music alone in your room?
Rivers and Scott describe that while the mindset has shifted with time, they still retreat to solitary playing and simple gear, which helps sustain creativity and authenticity even as the industry evolves.
Dublin band SPRINTS is finding success in a world that's on fire
Q: Being a frontwoman, have you noticed a difference in the way people talk to you compared to the male members of your band or other bands?
Carla explains that frontwomen face stereotypes and criticism about appearance and capability, but also highlights the empowering aspect of visibility and the responsibility to speak for marginalized groups, especially queer communities and women, through her art.
Irish band Cardinals blends fact and fiction on 'Masquerade'
Q: Could you talk to me a bit about how you think about storytelling in your songwriting?
They describe storytelling as essential, with songwriting acting like diary entries but still allowing fiction to breathe and shape the songs beyond literal personal experience.

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What is World Cafe Words and Music Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on in-depth music interviews and live performances across a wide spectrum of artists, from rising Irish bands to internationally known stars. Episodes commonly pair intimate conversations about creative process, influences, and touring with lo-fi or polished in-studio performances, often weaving in behind-the-scenes stories, historical context, and regional music scenes. A standout characteristic is the strong live-session format intertwined with artist storytelling, offering both sonic showcases and thoughtful cultural commentary that appeals to dedicated music fans and industry-minded listeners. The show tends to feature artists with strong identities or noteworthy collaborations, and it frequently blends personal narr... more

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Recent guests on World Cafe Words and Music Podcast include:

1. Jason O'Neill
2. Madra Salach
3. Florence Road
4. Dolly Parton
5. Carla Chubb
6. Zach Stevenson
7. Rivers Cuomo
8. Scott Schreiner

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