Charli XCX's Best Song Ever

Edgar Wright May 30, 2022

Charli is joined by British film director and self proclaimed music nerd, Edgar Wright to talk about the best songs ever.

Caroline Polachek May 23, 2022

Charli is joined by popstar Caroline Polachek to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss songwriting, nonsense lyrics and spill the tea on secretly living together in LA.

Amelia Dimoldenberg May 16, 2022

Charli's joined by Chicken Shop fan and dating guru Amelia Dimoldenberg to chat dating (obvs), Aitch, ruining Louis Theroux's life and more.

Maya Hawke May 09, 2022

Actor, singer and child of Hollywood royalty Maya Hawke joins Charli to chat why being dead makes you cool, spontaneous parties and of course, the best songs ever.

Rostam Batmanglij May 02, 2022

Rostam Batmanglij joins Charli to talk his best songs ever for the back of a cab, from childhood and for the happiest time in his life.

Olly Alexander Apr 25, 2022

Pop prince and acting sensation Olly Alexander joins Charli XCX to chat Bafta gossip, feeling nostalgic and why the (romantic) sequels are always the best.

Fatboy Slim Apr 18, 2022

Living legend Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim on the best song by him, the best song to play at a party and a funeral song SO important, it's actually written into his will...

Jade Thirwall Apr 11, 2022

Pop icon Jade Thirwall joins Charli XCX to talk UK vs US Girlbands, the best ever song by Little Mix, and why THAT corset Perry wore is actually iconic, thank you!

Kim Petras Apr 04, 2022

Kim Petras on the best song to shake your coconuts to, the happiest time of her life and a beautiful conversation about the late, very great icon, Sophie.

Joy Crookes Mar 28, 2022

Joy Crookes and Charli XCX on proudly owning your own identity, stanning over Kate Nash and songs for selling yoghurt...

Grimmy Mar 22, 2022

Charli XCX is joined by Grimmy to chat songs for designing spaces, Grace Jones being iconic at Wimbledon and Brooke Candy being a dad's favourite...

Phoebe Bridgers Mar 15, 2022

Phoebe Bridgers (and her pug) join Charli XCX to chat smashing up your guitar, the best way to troll on twitter and saying NO to hearing people's demos...

Rachel Sennot Mar 07, 2022

Comedian and actor Rachel Sennot joins Charli to talk about living in the moment, partying with Pete Davidson and why wedding songs are actually perfect for funerals.

Shygirl Feb 28, 2022

Shygirl joins Charli XCX for a deep and meaningful chat about changing the face of the modelling industry, how anyone can have B.D.E., Elizabeth Taylor and more...

Max Minghella Feb 21, 2022

Actor Max Minghella talks (a lot of) Taylor Swift, Meek Mill vs So Solid Crew and has an actual near death experience while talking about funeral songs...

A.G. Cook Feb 14, 2022

It's the turn of producer, musician, record label head and all round very busy man A.G Cook who chooses what may be Charli's favourite funeral song of the series...

Rina Sawayama Feb 07, 2022

Rina Sawayama and Charli on why all movie fight scenes should be soundtracked by girlbands, eating crisps on a night out and Shania twain being the queen of key changes...

Dasha Nekrasova Jan 31, 2022

Dasha Nekrasova swaps Red Scare for Best Song Ever as she joins Charli XCX to talk about the best songs to cry to, party to, and why Oasis are better than The Beatles...

Troye Sivan Jan 24, 2022

In our first episode of Series 2, besties Troye Sivan and Charli XCX talk songs fit for the Met Gala, Britney chills-inducing debut and just what "Bloom" really means.

Rita Ora Dec 27, 2021

Charli is joined by long-time friend and pop royalty, Rita Ora. They talk getting lost at Glastonbury, living life to the fullest and of course, the best songs ever.

Mad Dog Jones Dec 20, 2021

In this episode Charli is joined by visual artist Mad Dog Jones. They talk about his love for Tokyo, duets and (try to) get to the bottom of just what an NFT actually is...

Gracie Abrams Dec 13, 2021

This week, Charli is joined by Gracie Abrams for a deep and emotional chat featuring some Lil Nas X praise, a joint fascination with funerals and some music that opens the soul...

Lukas Gage Dec 06, 2021

Charli XCX is joined by the actor Lukas Gage; star of Euphoria, White Lotus and more to discuss his choices for the best songs ever...

Jordan Firstman Nov 29, 2021

Charli is joined by writer, comedian and internet sensation Jordan Firstman. The pair discuss Jordan's viral impressions, life as a gay man and why bowling is the worst sport ever.

Tove Lo Nov 22, 2021

Charli is joined by her friend, musician Tove Lo. Tove selects her best songs ever and the pair discuss partying together, stanning Sweden and how to actually pronounce Tove’s name

Jack Antonoff Nov 15, 2021

Super producer Jack Antonoff aka Bleachers joins Charli to chat Best Songs Ever. Jack discusses growing up in New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen and how he envisions Charli’s funeral.

King Princess Nov 08, 2021

Charli sits down with artist King Princess to talk about the best songs ever. They discuss making music, nude waxworks at funerals and why King Princess is the gay Madonna.

Tommy Dorfman Nov 01, 2021

Charli is joined by actress and model Tommy Dorfman. Charli quizzes Tommy on the best songs ever and the pair discuss film, fashion and falling in love.

Dev Hynes Oct 25, 2021

Charli is joined by artist and superstar producer Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange, to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss having two funerals, crying at football games and Dev’s iconic early days with his Nu-Rave-Metal band, Test Icicles.

Caroline Polachek Oct 18, 2021

Charli is joined by popstar Caroline Polachek to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss songwriting, nonsense lyrics and spill the tea on secretly living together in LA.

Bowen Yang Oct 11, 2021

Charli is joined by writer, comedian and star of Saturday Night Live, Bowen Yang to discuss the best songs ever. The pair discuss wardrobe malfunctions, ugly crying, and the misunderstood life and times of the iceberg that sank the titanic.

Barbie Ferreira Oct 04, 2021

Charli is joined by model, actress and star of the hit TV show Euphoria to discuss the best songs ever. They chat about being cool on the internet, lapdancing and Barbie's back up career as Lana Del Rey's publicist.

Edgar Wright Sep 27, 2021

Charli is joined by British film director and self proclaimed music nerd, Edgar Wright to talk about the best songs ever. The pair discuss Edgar's work as a director and the lead role music plays in his films Baby Driver, Shaun of The Dead and Last Night In Soho.

Benito Skinner Sep 20, 2021

Charli invites one of her dearest friends Benito Skinner to share his best songs ever. The pair discuss cheap wigs, moshing at funerals and the best song ever to play when you're posturing as a straight guy.

beabadoobee Sep 13, 2021

Charli is joined by one of her favourite current artists, beabadoobee to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss their shared love for Daniel Johnston, awkward photoshoots and the controversial life and times of the Crazy Frog.

Ziwe Sep 06, 2021

In her effort to create life's ultimate playlist, Charli calls upon writer, comedian and satirical pop star Ziwe to discuss the best songs ever. In this episode Charli and Ziwe discuss falling in love with yourself, being late to your own funeral and the geographical inaccuracies of London Bridge by Fergie.

Mark Ronson Aug 30, 2021

Charli enlists the help of superstar DJ and award winning producer Mark Ronson in her search for the best songs ever. In this episode Charli and Mark discuss wedding discos, autotune fails and the humiliation of being asked to leave the club when you're the DJ.

Addison Rae Aug 23, 2021

Charli chats to her friend, TikTok sensation Addison Rae to discover the best songs ever to cry in the shower to, play at your funeral and drop at the peak of a party. They also discuss regrettable emo haircuts, sad boys on dating apps and embracing your weirdness on TikTok. Don’t forget, you can listen to Charli’s music mix right after this episode only on BBC Sounds. Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever is a Radio 1 podcast produced by Novel for BBC Sounds.

Christine and the Queens Aug 16, 2021

Welcome to the first ever episode of Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever. Charli chats to her friend, pop icon Christine and the Queens to discover the best song ever to walk through Paris in the rain to, fall in love to, to cry in the shower to; and, er, to keep when the water runs (we’ll explain). They also get into their collaborations, how they create music and whether Christine is actually a medieval time traveller. Don’t forget, you can listen to Charli’s music mix right after this episode only on BBC Sounds. Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever is a Radio 1 podcast produced by Novel for BBC Sounds.

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