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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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Latest Episodes

The restaurateur and star of the new Food Network show Restaurant Impossible: Last Call shares the songs that shaped her. 

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Eric D. Johnson, who performs as Fruit Bats, talks about making The Landfill.

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The bond between Maia Ciambriello and Sasha Goldberg, who perform together as The Army, The Navy, is at the heart of their debut album, Fake Brave Life.

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For Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe is diving into the late Tejano performer's ascent to stardom.

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Recent Guests

Jen Agg
Restaurateur, author, TV personality
Restaurant Impossible Last Call, Table Boss (Book)
Episode: Personal Records: Jen Agg
Eric D. Johnson
Musician, Fruit Bats
Fruit Bats
Episode: How a Midwestern landfill inspired Fruit Bats' latest album
Maia Ciambriello
Member of The Army, The Navy
The Army, The Navy
Episode: How being 'fake brave' helped The Army, The Navy find real confidence
Sasha Goldberg
Member of The Army, The Navy
The Army, The Navy
Episode: How being 'fake brave' helped The Army, The Navy find real confidence
Anthony Field
Blue Wiggle, founding member of The Wiggles
The Wiggles
Episode: 'You gotta make it wiggly': How The Wiggles set the standard for kid's entertainment
Sahai Hawkins
Yellow Wiggle, joined in 2022
The Wiggles
Episode: 'You gotta make it wiggly': How The Wiggles set the standard for kid's entertainment
Michaela Anne
Singer-songwriter
Georgia June Records / Independent artist
Episode: For Michaela Anne, the 'humdrum is holy'
Ketch Secor
Frontman of Old Crow Medicine Show
Old Crow Medicine Show
Episode: Old Crow Medicine Show reflect on 250 years of U.S. history
Morgan Jahnig
Bassist of Old Crow Medicine Show
Old Crow Medicine Show
Episode: Old Crow Medicine Show reflect on 250 years of U.S. history

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
    Canada5 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 States5 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

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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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Apple Podcasts
#170
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#224
Ireland/Music

Talking Points

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'You gotta make it wiggly': How The Wiggles set the standard for kid's entertainment
Q: You recently tackled a modern cover for Olivia Dean's Man I Need. Why that choice and how did you make it 'wiggly'?
We picked a current, joyful track that could be reinterpreted with Wiggles energy, then taught the new members the lived language of Wiggles—including a playful transfer of knowledge like teaching six little ducks—to keep it lively and suitable for families.
'You gotta make it wiggly': How The Wiggles set the standard for kid's entertainment
Q: How did you navigate bringing in new members while keeping kids attached to the group?
We acknowledged that children form attachments to characters, so we kept the core ethos and music consistent while introducing new Wiggles in a way that felt natural and connected to the audience.
How a Midwestern landfill inspired Fruit Bats' latest album
Q: What is the stuff you have jettisoned in your songwriting process?
Eric explains that as he aged, he learned to edit more ruthlessly, dropping every unnecessary idea to keep only what serves the song, which helps with focus and allows for reuse of lines elsewhere.
How a Midwestern landfill inspired Fruit Bats' latest album
Q: What do you remember about the time you were teaching at the Old Town School of Folk Music?
Eric describes how teaching classes gave him essential stage time and a life in music, shaping his performance and writing by focusing on structure and learning songs from other artists.
Bruce Hornsby on his latest album, 'Indigo Park'
Q: Was Bob Weir there with you in the room?
No, Bob Weir wasn't initially in the room; Hornsby arranged to have him come in later, and they ended up recording together on a track.

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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. Jen Agg
2. Eric D. Johnson
3. Maia Ciambriello
4. Sasha Goldberg
5. Anthony Field
6. Sahai Hawkins
7. Michaela Anne
8. Ketch Secor

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