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Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Kiss: Desmond Child Tells the Stories Behind the Hits Apr 17, 2018

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As Bon Jovi enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary songwriter Desmond Child tells host Brian Hiatt about co-writing their hits – plus tales of Aerosmith, Kiss, Ricky Martin and more

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The Genius of Nina Simone, Remembered by Her Brother Apr 09, 2018

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As the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame prepares to induct Nina Simone, her brother Sam Waymon joins host Brian Hiatt and David Browne to share intimate memories of his genius sister

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The Death of Downloads and CDs; Artist to Watch: Soccer Mommy Apr 03, 2018

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Steve Knopper joins host Brian Hiatt to trace streaming's conquest of music sales back to Napster; Sophie Allison of Soccer Mommy explains the influences behind her great new album

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Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls: The Rolling Stone Q+A Mar 26, 2018

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The bassist for England's loudest band sits down with host Brian Hiatt to discuss exploding drummers, his new solo LP, Spinal Tap's break-up, Brexit, Satan's toupee, erectile dysfunction and much more

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Craig Mack's Life and Career – and Jack White's new LP Mar 20, 2018

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We go deep on the life of Bad Boy Records legend Craig Mack – as well as Jack White's new album and Rolling Stone cover story. Host Brian Hiatt, who wrote the White story, is joined by Christian Hoard, Chris Weingarten and Jon Dolan to discuss.

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The Making of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks – and 1968's Secret History Mar 13, 2018

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Author Ryan H. Walsh discusses his new book, Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968, with host Brian Hiatt – and musician John Payne shares stories from the making of the LP

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Kelly Clarkson: The Rolling Stone Q+A Mar 07, 2018

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Clarkson joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about returning to TV with The Voice, her new album, her dramatic clashes with her old label, and much more

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Julian Casablancas on his Voidz reinvention, the Strokes and the Looming Apocalypse Feb 26, 2018

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Casablancas and his Voidz bandmates Beardo and Jake Bercovici join host Brian Hiatt for a deep conversation on their new album, the disappointments of modern pop, the dark state of the world and much more

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Is the Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Really a Reunion? Feb 21, 2018

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The Pumpkins just announced a major reunion tour – without bassist D'Arcy Wretzky. Host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene dig into how we got here, and whether fans will buy three-quarters of the classic line-up – while also going through the band's entire fraught history.

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Why is Everyone Picking on Justin Timberlake? Feb 13, 2018

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Timberlake just scored a number-one album in the face of a huge backlash. Host Brian Hiatt goes deep with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield on how Justin went from beloved pop icon to online punching bag.

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