Song Exploder
Radiotopia
Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Read more
Episodes
DJ Shadow - Mutual Slump 10/14/2026 16:02Elvis Costello - Alison 10/07/2026 27:20
Olivia Rodrigo - The Cure 09/23/2026 26:17Natalie Merchant - Sister Tilly 09/16/2026 25:06Paula Cole - I Don't Want to Wait 09/09/2026 29:28 Show all episodes
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Most of us love listening to music, but do you know the inspirations behind every lyric? Song Exploder is the best place to interact with your favorite artists as they break down their songs and tell the story behind their compositions. You'll be amazed at these real-life inspirations behind the songs. Hrishikesh Hirway presents this fantastic podcast that gives you a glimpse into some of the most iconic pop songs.
ProducerRadiotopia
HostHrishikesh Hirway
CountryUnited States
Episodes count379
Average duration20'
FrequencyWeekly
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