Top Music Podcasts

Join Janine Richards from Q101 on 'The Tour Life,’ for an all-access look behind the curtain to reveal the untold stories of the music industry's backbone. With each candid conversation, dive deep into the lives of entertainment's unsung heroes—the dedicated tech crews, designers, tour managers, sound engineers, and production staff who work with the biggest names in music. From touring with Prince and The Rolling Stones to Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo, discover stories and lessons from life on and off the road. Each weekly episode brings you closer to the resilience, creativity, and teamwork that fuel the world's most memorable tours, offering invaluable insights into a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and career. Subscribe, rate, and follow us to gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Engage with both seasoned professionals and those aspiring to enter the music industry, as well as fellow music enthusiasts, by joining our community at @j9richards, @thetourlifepodcast, and @q101chicago. 

Barrett Share of Music Video Sins and his longtime friend and DJ Mike Hester come from two very different musical worlds. Barrett has a passion for pop music, while Mike has more indie tastes... and they both are deeply curious about the other. Join them every month as they talk about their current musical passions and share some of their favorite new tracks.

John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by WETA Classical in Washington, D.C.