Best Musc Interviews Podcasts (2025)

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M.I.A. 17:19

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13h ago17:19

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Our guest today on the podcast is the legendary UK artist M.I.A. — a Grammy, Academy, and Mercury Prize-nominated musician who first burst onto the scene in 2005 with her groundbreaking debut Arular. This very special bonus episode was recorded live at Harvest Rock Festival in Adelaide. Over the past two decades, M.I.A. has released six genre-defyi…

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BBNO$ 2.0 21:57

14h ago21:57

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Our guest this week on the podcast is Canadian rapper and global hitmaker BBNO$. Known for his signature mix of humour, clever wordplay, and high-energy performances, BBNO$ has built a massive following with viral hits like edamame, lalala, and his collaborative project with Yung Gravy, Baby Gravy. Last week, he dropped his latest record — a self-t…

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#281 - Todd Purdum: CHAOS, Conga, & 'I Love Lucy' | The UNTOLD Story Of Desi Arnaz 44:42

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Todd Purdum joins Zach to unpack Desi Arnaz’s wild arc: raised like a prince in Cuba, exiled at 16 by revolution, hustling in Miami, inventing the conga craze, then conquering Broadway and Hollywood with Lucille Ball. We dig into trauma that fueled his genius, the invention of the three-camera sitcom, catching "Lightning In A Bottle" with I Love Lu…

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The Last Dinner Party 23:15

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Our guests this week on the podcast are one of the UK’s most exciting indie-rock bands - The Last Dinner Party. The all-female five-piece have quickly become one of the most talked-about new acts in the world, known for their baroque, theatrical take on indie rock. Following the BRIT Award-winning success of their debut Prelude To Ecstasy and a yea…

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Ruel 26:49

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Our guest this week on the podcast is beloved Australian popstar Ruel. Known for his smooth blend of pop, soul, and R&B, Ruel has been a fixture of Australian music since his teens and has built an impressive global following along the way. Following his 2023 debut 4th Wall and the world tour that took him across multiple continents, he now returns…

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Electric Guest 31:09

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Our guests today on the podcast is the soulful indie pop duo Electric Guest. Made up of Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton, the pair have been crafting irresistibly catchy, genre-blurring music since the early 2010s, amassing over half a billion streams along the way. Outside of the band, both have impressive creative backgrounds: Asa as a Grammy-winn…

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Neko Case 31:35

25d ago31:35

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Our guest today on the podcast is acclaimed indie singer-songwriter Neko Case. For over two decades, she’s built a remarkable career as both a solo artist and a member of Canadian supergroup The New Pornographers, and earlier this year became a New York Times bestselling author with her memoir The Harder I Fight The More I Love You. After seven yea…

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#280 - Mick West: Charlie Kirk Conspiracies, Missile Vs. Mystery Orb, & UFO Cults EXPOSED 52:46

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On this episode of The Zach Show, Mick West joins Zach to trace how modern conspiracies form from the Charlie Kirk assassination to UFO lore. They examine social media speed, projection of political fears, and AI’s role in amplifying falsehoods such as Grok inventing quotes about the Kirk assassination. Mick shows why high-resolution footage often …

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Perrie 28:08

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Our guest today on the podcast is British pop-star Perrie. Rising to fame as a founding member of the iconic girl group Little Mix—one of the most successful girl groups of all time with billions of streams, Brit Awards, and even Guinness World Records—Perrie is now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. This week, she releases her highly an…

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Wednesday 28:24

1M ago28:24

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Our guest today on the podcast is alt-country band Wednesday. The five-piece from Asheville, North Carolina, fuse fuzzed-out southern indie rock with alt-country, all anchored by front-woman Karly Hartzman’s witty yet gut-punching lyricism. Following the breakout success of their 2023 record Rat Saw God, the band return this week with their new alb…

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G Flip 29:33

2M ago29:33

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Our guest today on the podcast is beloved Aussie musician G Flip. Over the past seven years, the drummer, producer, and singer has become one of the country’s most adored artists, blending infectious pop and indie rock while serving as a powerful role model in the queer community. Just last Friday, they released their highly anticipated third studi…

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#279 - Omer Bartov: “50,000 Must Die": LEAKED Israeli Audio & Omer Bartov On Gaza's GENOCIDE (Part 2) 55:47

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Leaked audio from Israel’s former chief of military intelligence, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, reveals him saying “50,000 dead in Gaza is necessary” and that Palestinians “need a Nakba” to learn the cost of resistance. In this conversation, genocide scholar Omer Bartov unpacks the implications: the blurred line between war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and…

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Big Thief 25:46

2M ago25:46

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Our guests today on the podcast are beloved indie folk band Big Thief. Since forming in Brooklyn in 2016, the Grammy-nominated group have released five acclaimed records and won hearts worldwide with their mix of indie, folk, and country sounds. This week, they return with Double Infinity, a new album recorded at New York’s legendary Power Station …

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#278 - Omer Bartov: Israel's SHADOW BluePrint For Gaza: Make It Unlivable, Then Make Them DISAPPEAR (Part 1) 56:09

2M ago56:09

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Genocide scholar Omer Bartov joins The Zach Show for part 1 of this conversation to explain why, by May 2024, it was “no longer possible to deny” Israel’s genocidal intent in Gaza. We dig into the Rafah operation, the systematic destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools, bulldozers flattening entire neighborhoods, mass starvation, and leaders in…

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Medium Build 23:05

2M ago23:05

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Our guest today on the podcast is alt-folk singer-songwriter Medium Build, the project of Nicholas Carpenter. Known for his heartfelt, gut-punching songs that can silence a room, Nick has released five studio albums, including last year’s breakthrough Country, establishing himself as one of the most compelling new voices in indie folk. He’s collabo…

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Wolf Alice 21:07

2M ago21:07

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Our guests today on the podcast are Wolf Alice, one of the UK’s most exciting alternative bands of the past decade. Since forming in 2010, the London four-piece have released three acclaimed albums, toured the globe, and picked up major honours including the Mercury Prize and Brit Awards. This week, they return with their fourth studio album, The C…

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Billianne 21:09

2M ago21:09

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Our guest today on the podcast is rising Canadian singer-songwriter Billianne. Hailed as “music’s next big voice” and even “a young Adele,” she first captured hearts in 2021 with a breathtaking TikTok cover of Tina Turner’s Simply the Best—winning over fans like Ryan Reynolds, Oprah, Michael Bublé, and Taylor Swift. Since then, she’s released a str…

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#277 - Philip Shenon: The Vatican’s HIDDEN History: Hitler, the CIA, & Protecting Predators 54:20

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In this episode of The Zach Show, award-winning journalist Philip Shenon, author of Jesus Wept, takes us inside the Vatican’s most turbulent century. From Pope Pius XII’s meeting with Hitler and his controversial silence during the Holocaust, to Pope John XXIII’s revolutionary Vatican II reforms, we trace the Church’s battles over power, mercy, and…

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Sarah Blasko 28:48

3M ago28:48

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Our guest today on the podcast is beloved Australian songwriter Sarah Blasko. An ARIA Award-winning artist, Sarah has been a cornerstone of the Australian music scene for over two decades, first capturing hearts with her debut albums The Overture & The Underscore and What the Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have. Since then, she’s released five more studio…

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Matthew Ifield 28:01

3M ago28:01

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Our guest today on the podcast is Sydney singer and songwriter Matthew Ifield. At just 20, he’s amassed over 160 million streams, 3 million followers, and 16 billion views of his music across social media, thanks to a smooth blend of jazz, soul, and pop that’s resonated with listeners around the world. Today, he releases his debut album My Favourit…

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Ninajirachi 28:54

3M ago28:54

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Our guest today is electronic producer and DJ Ninajirachi. Over the past decade, the Aussie artist has steadily built a reputation as one of the country’s most forward-thinking names in dance music, earning praise at home and abroad, supporting artists like Charli XCX and Porter Robinson, and landing nominations at the AIR Awards. This Friday, she’…

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#276 - How To DISAPPEAR In 2025 (And Why You Might Need To) 43:42

3M ago43:42

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What does it really take to disappear in 2025? In this episode, we dive into the surreal world of extreme-privacy consultants, people who charge tens of thousands to make you untraceable. From 191 virtual debit cards to fake dogs and burner phones in Faraday bags, these modern-day Disappearers help CEOs, crypto millionaires, and paranoid civilians …

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Hilltop Hoods 19:42

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Our guests today are Australian hip-hop icons Hilltop Hoods. The ARIA Award–winning trio—Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris—have played a defining role in shaping the country’s hip-hop scene, with six number-one albums, over 1.8 billion streams, and a legacy that continues to resonate with Aussie fans. Today marks the release of Fall From The Light, the…

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Bonnie McKee 30:35

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Our guest today on the podcast is singer, actress, and songwriting royalty—Bonnie McKee. The Seattle-born artist has built a devoted following for her own music, including her long-lost sophomore album Hot City, which she finally re-recorded and released in 2024 after discovering a massive online fan campaign. But beyond her own work, Bonnie is one…

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The Band Camino 25:08

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Our guests today on the podcast are indie rock trio The Band CAMINO. The Nashville-based group—made up of Jeffery Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess—have been crafting emotionally charged, hook-laden indie rock for over a decade. Over this time, they’ve built a devoted global following through their heart-on-sleeve songwriting and high-e…

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Kacy Hill 32:04

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Our guest today on the podcast is songwriter, producer, and musician Kacy Hill. The Arizona-born, LA-based artist has had one of the most fascinating evolutions in modern music: starting out in hip-hop, collaborating with the likes of Travis Scott and Kid Cudi, before pivoting into critically acclaimed indie pop and rock. Now, Kacy is embracing a v…

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Jade Bird 22:18

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Our guest today on the podcast is UK singer-songwriter Jade Bird. Jade has won fans around the world with her powerful voice, sharp songwriting, and a sound rooted in folk, country, and Americana. With two acclaimed albums under her belt and a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling live performers, she’s continued to evolve her artistry with…

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Healy 24:42

3M ago24:42

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Our guest today on the podcast is Healy—the Memphis native whose genre-blurring music sits at the crossroads of indie, pop, soul, and R&B. Known for crafting songs that feel intimate yet cinematic, Healy’s sound has won him praise from artists like Khalid and SZA, the latter of whom he went on to collaborate with after his acclaimed sophomore album…

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#275 - Nick Bryant: Jeffrey Epstein’s Blackmail Empire | BIGGER Than You Were Told (Replay) 1:10:57

4M ago1:10:57

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As the DOJ now claims no Epstein client list exists and Epstein-related files remain sealed, we’re re-releasing one of the most explosive interviews we’ve ever done. This is Part 2 of our deep dive with investigative journalist Nick Bryant, originally recorded in October 2024. Nick connects Epstein’s rise, from college dropout to Mossad-linked blac…

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The Swell Season (Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová) 33:02

4M ago33:02

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Our guests today are The Swell Season, the beloved folk duo of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard and Czech pianist and singer Markéta Irglová. Since forming in 2005, they’ve captured hearts around the world with their emotive songwriting and cinematic storytelling, soaring to fame through the 2007 film Once, which earned them an Academy Award fo…

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3% 29:55

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Our guest today, during NAIDOC Week 2025, is one of the most exciting acts in Australian hip-hop—First Nations trio 3%. Made up of MCs Nooky and Dallas Woods, and singer-songwriter Angus Field, the supergroup burst onto the scene in 2023 with KILL THE DEAD, one of the most powerful and politically charged debut albums in Australian hip-hop, earning…

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#274 - Dr. Sander van der Linden: Is MISINFORMATION The Next Biological Weapon? 1:04:01

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Professor Sander van der Linden’s fascination with misinformation traces back to his own family’s scars under Nazism, a regime that perfected propaganda so insidious it seeped invisibly into everyday life. In his award-winning book Foolproof, van der Linden argues that misinformation is a psychological virus, spreading through minds the way a biolo…

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Montaigne 2.0 31:03

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Our guest today is Australian alt-pop star Montaigne. The ARIA Award-winning and Grammy-nominated songwriter and composer has carved out a unique place in the Australian music scene, achieving remarkable milestones—from collaborating with David Byrne, to representing Australia at Eurovision, and earning a Grammy nomination for work on a video game …

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Lauren Spencer Smith 22:24

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Our guest today is pop songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith. The Canadian artist has built a global following with her candid songs about love, heartbreak, and life’s messy moments, resonating widely on TikTok and beyond. Her 2023 debut album Mirror earned critical acclaim, Platinum singles, and major performances at the MTV VMAs and The Tonight Show. J…

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Durand Jones & The Indications 28:07

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Our guests today are the impossibly smooth Durand Jones & The Indications. The U.S. soul and R&B group have built a global following on the back of their lush, retro-leaning sound and electrifying live shows. Formed at Indiana University over a shared love of classic soul records, the band have since released three acclaimed albums, toured with Len…

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Surprise Chef 32:14

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Our guest today is Australian jazz-funk collective Surprise Chef. The Melbourne-based instrumental five-piece make lush, cinematic music that channels the spirit of 1970s funk, soul, and jazz while carving out a sound entirely their own. With global support from outlets like BBC Radio 6 and Double J—and co-signs from Questlove and DJ Nu-Mark—the ba…

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Waylon Wyatt 27:44

4M ago27:44

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Our guest today is American country artist Waylon Wyatt. The Arkansas native is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in country music, known for his red-dirt storytelling, weathered vocals, and unfiltered emotional honesty. Earlier this month, he released his second EP Out of the Blue—a striking collection that highlights his k…

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PUP 31:21

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Our guests today are Canadian punk legends PUP, who recently returned with their fifth studio album Who Will Look After the Dogs? The Toronto four-piece have spent the past decade building one of the most exciting careers in alternative music—known for their chaotic energy, biting wit, and emotional honesty. This new record sees frontman Stefan Bab…

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#273 - Otis Brown III: Do Music Schools Really BREAK You Like in Whiplash? 1:50:50

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Otis Brown III didn’t just grow up around music, he was shaped by it. With a father who drummed for legends like James Brown and Al Green, and a mother who was a classically trained pianist and choir director, Otis was raised in a home where rhythm and soul were a way of life. In this episode, we trace Otis’s journey from early church gigs to Donal…

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Yorke 29:48

4M ago29:48

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Our guest today is Australian pop songwriter Yorke, who returns with her bold new EP Unfinished Business. The project sees the Byron Bay artist fully embracing her pop sensibilities, delivering some of her most confident and infectious work yet. In today’s episode, we chat with Yorke about the creative mindset behind the EP, how pop music has evolv…

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Calum Hood 27:37

4M ago27:37

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Our guest today is Calum Hood, best known as a member of one of Australia’s biggest bands, 5 Seconds of Summer. While 5SOS have spent over a decade topping charts and selling out arenas around the world, Calum is now stepping into a new era with his debut solo album, Order Chaos Order. It’s a raw and introspective record that reveals a different si…