Best Brian Howe Podcasts (2025)

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John Fogerty on Creedence's Origins and Much More 55:25

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John Fogerty goes deep on Creedence Clearwater Revival's roots, mortality, A.I., Springsteen vs. Trump, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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NASHVILLE NOW: Lukas Nelson Finds His Zen 36:13

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Welcome back to Nashville Now. This week our Host & Senior Editor, Joseph Hudak, fills us in on the latest trends in Country music, from artists going sober and focusing on their spirituality, to others opening up new Honky Tonks and bars in a city near you. We’re also joined by Lukas Nelson, the legendary musician and son of Willie Nelson, to talk…

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The Life and Music of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest 55:44

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We look back at Ozzy Osbourne's wild journey, with Kory Grow joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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Interview: Steve Howe of YES Talks "Fragile" - In-Depth Album History & 2025 Fragile Tour 32:02

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In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with legendary guitarist Steve Howe of YES to explore the timeless impact of the classic 1971 YES album, "Fragile." Known for his masterful blend of acoustic and electric guitar playing, Steve shares in-depth insights on the album's creation, lasting influence and h…

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NASHVILLE NOW: Dusty Slay Declares What Is and Isn’t Country 35:14

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Join Rolling Stone Senior Editor Joseph Hudak on NASHVILLE NOW as he dives deep into all things Gavin Adcock, as well as the legacy and influence of Ozzy Osbourne and heavy metal on country music. This week, comedian Dusty Slay joins us to talk about his new Netflix special Wet Heat, tell us why George Strait music is the perfect antidote for when …

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2025's Best Indie Rock, From Alex G to Horsegirl to Geese 38:13

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We go deep on the best indie rock of 2025 so far, touching on acts from Lifeguard to Wet Leg to Japanese Breakfast. Simon Vozick-Levinson joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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Interview: Norman Greenbaum - In-Depth Career Retrospective + Making of 'Spirit in the Sky' 43:35

18d ago43:35

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Welcome to the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl. In this episode, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Norman Greenbaum—the singer-songwriter behind one of the most iconic rock anthems of all time, “Spirit in the Sky.” Released in 1969, the song became an instant classic, a staple of FM radio, and a fixture in films and TV for decades. Now, with the…

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NASHVILLE NOW: Margo Price Won't Stop! 34:36

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Listen to the debut episode of Nashville Now, Rolling Stone's newest podcast about all things country music hosted by Senior Editor Joseph Hudak. Our first episode looks at Willie Nelson’s subtle but ⁠clear message ⁠of support for immigrants this summer, and also features an interview with ⁠Margo Price⁠, who releases her new album, Hard Headed Woma…

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EP272: Lured, Loved, and Left for Dead 29:21

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She was vibrant, creative, and full of life—a young woman with a contagious smile and a heart that drew people in. But in the summer of 2017, Shannon Graves vanished from Youngstown, Ohio, without a trace. What began as a missing person case quickly spiraled into something far darker, revealing a chilling story of betrayal, manipulation, and murder…

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Justin Bieber Grows Up on 'Swag' 39:01

23d ago39:01

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We discuss Justin Bieber's strong new album Swag, with Jeff Ihaza and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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Welcome to Nashville Now - Series Premiering on 7/23 0:45

27d ago0:45

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Welcome to Nashville Now, Rolling Stone's newest podcast where Senior Editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music: Country.Each week we’ll break down the biggest stories in country, spotlight risingartists and legends alike, and deliver the must-hear songs. Tune in 7/23 and every Wednesday to follow. Country is here, Nashville is…

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EP271: The Murder of Blaze Bernstein 47:07

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Blaze Bernstein was a bright, charismatic college student with a passion for writing, a sharp wit, and a future full of promise. But in January 2018, what began as a visit home to Southern California ended in tragedy when Blaze disappeared after meeting up with a former high school classmate. Days later, his body was discovered in a shallow grave—a…

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Interview: Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad - In Depth Band History, New Album & Legendary Stories 58:16

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Welcome to LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this episode, we sit down with a true icon of American rock—Mark Farner, the unmistakable voice, guitarist, and songwriting powerhouse behind Grand Funk Railroad. Mark takes us deep into the early days of Grand Funk, sharing vivid stories of the band’s meteoric rise and the …

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The Rise and Rise of Sabrina Carpenter 44:41

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We take a deep dive into the career of Sabrina Carpenter, who releases her latest album, Man's Best Friend, Aug. 29. Angie Martoccio, who spent time with Carpenter for her recent Rolling Stone cover story, joins host Brian Hiatt for the conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Wasted Years 10: Cover Songs 1:21:23

1M ago1:21:23

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Join Brian and Jesse for episode 10 of Wasted Years while they listen to songs taking new meanings and transformations when they are covered by other artists. They'll listen to Cradle of Filth doing a rendition of a classic Iron Maiden epic, Entombed laying waste to a Roky Erickson favorite, and much more.…

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Inside Bruce Springsteen's Seven Lost Albums: Your Guide to 'Tracks II' 1:02:46

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Bruce Springsteen just released a mammoth amount of unheard music on Tracks II: The Lost Albums — we go deep on all seven albums, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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Interview: Don Stevenson of Moby Grape Talks Skip Spence, Wow, Truly Fine Citzen, Grape Jam and More - Part 2 48:49

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Welcome to another episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this continuation of our two-part interview with Don Stevenson—co-founder, drummer, and vocalist of the legendary Moby Grape—we dive even deeper into the band’s remarkable legacy. Don offers an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of Moby Grape’s journey,…

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EP270: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Massacre 45:04

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On a quiet hill in Spring Green, Wisconsin, the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright built his dream home — a sanctuary of design and serenity he called Taliesin. But on a warm August day in 1914, that dream turned to ash and blood. This is not just a story of architectural genius or personal tragedy. It’s a chilling tale of obsession, rage, and …

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How Sly Stone and Brian Wilson Changed Music 1:12:09

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We look back at the lives and music of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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Interview: Al Jardine of The Beach Boys on Brian Wilson's Legacy, New EP, Beach Boys "Love You" & More 30:25

2M ago30:25

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In this special episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson speaks with Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation that honors a musical brotherhood spanning more than six decades and dives into Al's next creative chapter. Jardine reflects on the recent passing of Brian Wilson, sharing deepl…

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Zara Larsson Wants More: Confessions of a Pop Star 53:03

2M ago53:03

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Zara Larsson talks about her fierce ambition ("I want to be the number one!"), the creation of her upcoming new album Midnight Sun, the TikTok success of "Symphony," and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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How Taylor Swift Won: A Farewell to the Taylor's Versions Era 47:01

2M ago47:01

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Taylor Swift got her masters back — we break down her strategic victory, the best vault tracks, speculation about her next album, her revelations about Reputation and her debut, and much more, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Inside Thom Yorke's Great New Album with Producer Mark Pritchard 52:53

2M ago52:53

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Tall Tales, Thom Yorke's new album with veteran electronic producer Mark Pritchard, is one of the best albums of the year so far. Pritchard sits down with host Brian Hiatt to go deep on taking a prog-tronic journey with Radiohead's frontman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Bruce Springsteen Takes on Donald Trump — and Trump Takes on Taylor Swift, Bruce, and Beyoncé 46:40

3M ago46:40

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Why is President Trump calling for investigations into the world's biggest music stars? We look into a very weird battle, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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Coco Jones on Sampling Britney Spears — and Making the Year's Best R&B Album 58:06

3M ago58:06

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Rising R&B/pop singer (and actress) Coco Jones goes deep on child stardom via Disney; her controversial Britney Spears sample; learning from Aretha, Mariah, and Whitney; the journey to her great debut album; and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Why Can't Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Phish Get Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? 52:25

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Acts from Soundgarden to the White Stripes to Chubby Checker will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year — but there were also some eyebrow-raising exclusions. Rolling Stone's Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to try to get inside the heads of voters — and propose some possible solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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EP267: The Yosemite Killer 39:41

3M ago39:41

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In EP267, we examine the deeply unsettling case of Cary Stayner, the Yosemite Killer. On the surface, Cary seemed quiet--reserved, even overlooked. But behind that silence was a storm of inner torment, obsession, and darkness. What makes his story even more chilling is the irony: Cary Stayner, was the brother of Steven Stayner (who we discussed in …

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Jeff Goldblum on Music, Movies, and Getting Ariana Grande to Sing on His Album 49:01

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Jeff Goldblum isn't just a great actor — he's a gifted jazz piano player, too. In a wildly entertaining interview with host Brian Hiatt, Goldbum talks about his new album, Still Blooming, his hopes for the sequel Wicked : For Good, how he got Ariana Grande to sing with him, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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EP266: The Kidnapping of Steven Stayner 33:34

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At just seven years old, Steven Stayner was kidnapped by a predator who would hold him captive for seven long years--years in which the world moved on, but Steven was forced to grow up in the shadows of a stolen identity. His eventual escape and heroic rescue of another young boy made national headlines and turned him into a symbol of courage. But …

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EP265: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 2 of 2 42:36

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The manhunt was massive. The victims were piling up. And yet, for years, Andrei Chikatilo continued to slip through the cracks of the Soviet justice system. In Part 2 of this Early Release series, we follow the chilling escalation of The Red Ripper’s crimes—his increasingly brazen attacks, the wrongful arrests, and the sheer horror of a killer who …

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Wasted Years 009: Guitar Heroes 1:29:04

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Tune in as we explore eclectic excellence in heavy metal electric guitar.By Brian Howe and Jesse Novak

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EP264: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 1 of 2 38:55

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He seemed a mild-mannered teacher, a family man... and he was one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Dubbed The Red Ripper, Andrei Chikatilo terrorized the Soviet Union for over a decade, preying on society’s most vulnerable while hiding in plain sight. In a system riddled with secrecy and denial, his crimes went unchecked—leaving a tr…

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Interview: Don Stevenson of Moby Grape Talks Pre-Grape History, Band Formation, 1st Album, 2025 Reunion & More 50:41

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In this first of a two part episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Don Stevenson, the vocalist, songwriter, drummer and co-founder of the iconic Moby Grape — one of the most dynamic, underrated bands to emerge from the 1960s San Francisco rock scene. From smoky late-night clubs in the Pacific Northwest to t…

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Spin Doctors Confidential: Chris Barron Looks Back on His Band's Ups and Downs 1:07:21

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Spin Doctors have their first album out in 12 years, Face Full of Cake — and it's quite good. Lead singer Chris Barron joins host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the band's Nineties triumphs and mistakes, why he doesn't envy Phish, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Pop Update! Gaga Triumphs, Selena Gets Raunchy, Chappell Goes Country and More 51:21

4M ago51:21

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Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for a look at some of the latest developments in pop, from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's collaborative album to Lady Gaga's Mayhem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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The Hidden History of Nineties Lollapalooza 55:16

4M ago55:16

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A new book, Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, is full of fascinating unearthed stories about the most important festival of the 1990s. Authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour join host Brian Hiatt to break down some of the book's best moments: Eddie Vedder joining the freak show, Sinead O'Connor freaking …

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EP263: Who Killed Julia Wallace? 38:24

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In 1931, William and Julia Wallace had what seemed to be the perfect life. The couple had been married for over 16 years and resided in Liverpool. This perfect life, however, came to a screeching halt when Julia Wallace had her skull smashed in with a blunt object on the night of January 20, 1931, in the Wallace family home. This heinous crime led …

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Wasted Years 008: The Unique Vocalists Episode 1:24:32

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On episode of 8 of Wasted Years we explore unique and strange vocalists in the world of metal.By Brian Howe and Jesse Novak

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Metallica Secrets and More: Kirk Hammett Tells All 1:01:39

5M ago1:01:39

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Kirk Hammett, author of the new book The Collection: Kirk Hammett, looks back at his years in Metallica, hanging out with Kurt Cobain and Lou Reed, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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Ep 262: Cam Girls, Lies And Familicide by Grant Amato 50:01

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Grant Amato was drowning in a world of fantasy—obsessed with a Bulgarian cam girl and willing to do anything to keep the illusion alive. When his family tried to intervene, they had no idea the depths of his desperation. In January 2019, their once-loving son and brother repaid their concern with cold-blooded murder.In this Early Release episode, a…

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EP261: The Murder of Gianni Versace and Cunanan's Other Victims 43:34

5M ago43:34

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If you grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, the idea of supermodels strutting on the runway in sleek, sophisticated, and sometimes whimsical outfits is woven into the fabric of international culture. However, it wasn’t always that way. High-profile design icon Giovanni (Gianni) Versace gets much credit for that runway revolution. Sadly, his legacy and l…

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Questlove on the Mysteries of Sly Stone and Much More 49:55

5M ago49:55

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Questlove, director of the excellent new documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), dissects the greatness of Sly Stone, while also going deep on D'Angelo, Michael Jackson, and his own life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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EP260: The Terrible Things Christina Did To Her Kids 41:28

5M ago41:28

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In 1997, Christina Marie Riggs, a single mother from Arkansas, made a decision that would shock the nation. Struggling with depression and financial hardship, she convinced herself that there was only one way out—for her and her children. What followed was an unspeakable tragedy that left her two innocent children dead and a community searching for…

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50 Terrible Songs on Great Albums 1:06:17

5M ago1:06:17

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Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to break down his list of terrible songs on great albums, from "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" to "Drunk and Hot Girls" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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My Life with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Mike Campbell Looks Back 53:05

5M ago53:05

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Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, author of the great new book Heartbreaker: A Memoir, shares untold stories from his collaborations with Tom Petty and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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EP259: The Richmond Spree Murders 38:53

6M ago38:53

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Ricky “Coolie” Gray, his nephew, Ray “Lucky” Dandridge, and Ashley Baskerville (Ricky’s girlfriend) were cruising the streets of Richmond in Ricky’s van during the mid-morning of January 1, 2006 "looking for a house to rob" when they ended up in the middle-class neighborhood of Woodland Heights. By the time they were caught, 7 people were dead, and…

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Lady Gaga to the Rolling Stones: Andrew Watt's Studio Secrets 49:46

6M ago49:46

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Super-producer Andrew Watt shares behind-the-scenes tales of working with Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, and many more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone

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EP 258: The Murder of Shauna Howe 43:01

6M ago43:01

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A small Pennsylvania town was forever changed on Halloween night in 1992 when 11-year-old Shauna Howe vanished while walking home from a Girl Scout event. Days later, her body was found beneath a railroad bridge, sending shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Oil City. The investigation spanned more than a decade, filled with dead ends, fal…

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EP257: Deadly Bride: The Murder of Gregg Smart 48:05

6M ago48:05

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On the morning of May 1, 1990, at around 10:10 PM, Pamela Smart was pulling onto her street to the condo she shared with her husband, Gregg. When she noticed the porch light wasn't on, she sensed something was amiss. After parking her car in the garage, Pamela walked inside and turned on the foyer light. What she saw next shocked her to the core. S…

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EP256: South Carolina Serial Killer - Todd Kohlhepp 49:21

6M ago49:21

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Before he was unmasked as a serial killer, Todd Kohlhepp was a seemingly successful real estate agent with a terrifying secret. We dive into the chilling case of the South Carolina murderer who kept his victims hidden on a secluded property while living a double life in plain sight. From his disturbing past to the shocking moment of his capture, th…