Best Samantha Tuttle Podcasts (2025)

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Soul Surgery and Boundaries, Nikki Allen 1:21:34

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In this engaging and lively episode, the hosts introduce Nikki Allen, a talented songwriter and author who shares her deeply personal journey through domestic violence and how she used music as a creative outlet during difficult times. Nikki discusses her song 'Loved You, Hate You,' originally released in 2006, which inspired her book addressing do…

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The Mountain Goats' new record weaves a tale fit for Broadway 37:39

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The indie folk band enlisted Lin-Manuel Miranda to tell the story of a shipwrecked crew on Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Mae Martin talks about their debut album, 'I'm A TV' 27:37

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The Canadian comic and actor joins World Cafe to talk about their debut album, I'm A TV. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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For Brandi Carlile, solitude is overrated 41:34

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The singer-songwriter decamped to Aaron Dessner's Long Pond Studio in upstate New York to record her new album, Returning to Myself. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Blues phenom Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram on his latest album, 'Hard Road' 33:08

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The blues musician from Clarksdale, Miss., also talks about his new record label and searching for the next generation of blues talent. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Building Legacy, Candles By Victoria 1:11:33

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In this engaging conversation, we delve into the remarkable journey of Victoria, the creator of Candles by Victoria, who built a thriving candle business over 26 years. She shares her entrepreneurial beginnings, her family's integral role in the business, and the decision to sell it. Despite facing a challenging transition, Victoria remains passion…

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Celebrating 45 years of Talking Heads' 'Remain in Light' 10:46

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On their fourth album, the American rock band refined their innovative sound, which had long been inspired by Black music traditions. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Jeffery Broussard & The Nighttime Syndicate 16:39

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Zydeco veteran Jeffery Broussard teamed up with members of the New Orleans TBC Brass Band and a swing band's rhythm section for Bayou Moonlight, a blend of zydeco, R&B and blues. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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'It was never taped': There's a missing piece to Montreal's jazz history 14:29

14d ago14:29

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Historian Dorothy Williams explains why Montreal became a center for jazz music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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How Elisapie turned 10 classic rock hits into ‘true Inuit songs’ 19:06

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The Juno Award-winning Inuit musician, based in Montreal, imbued her favorite childhood songs with new meaning on her covers project, Inuktitut. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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From Timidity to Feminine Assertiveness With Cara Tuttle 1:14:32

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Join us as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Kara Tuttle, author of 'Drowning in Timidity.' Kara shares her journey of writing her book during the pandemic, inspired by a LinkedIn connection. Discussing how women are socialized to be overly polite, she calls for a change in this dynamic by embracing assertiveness. We explore the fine l…

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Take a tour of Leonard Cohen's Montreal 13:19

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Expert guide Ruby Roy has given countless tours of the city for Cohen's fans. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Montreal is home, but Pierre Kwenders' heart is in Kinshasa 16:40

18d ago16:40

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Kwenders is the co-founder of Moonshine, a Montreal-based collective that spotlights the culture and music of the African diaspora. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Meet the producer behind some of Montreal's finest records 25:52

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Howard Bilerman went from taping punk shows as a teen to co-founding Hotel2Tango, one of Montreal's most iconic recording studios. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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'DIY will never die': No Joy remembers the heyday of Montreal's Mile End 13:26

22d ago13:26

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Jasamine White-Gluz takes us back to the early aughts, when the city was experiencing a boom of DIY music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Building Bonds and Breaking Barriers, Canine Assistants 1:33:14

22d ago1:33:14

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Welcome to season four!! Samantha and Melissa celebrate their podcast's unexpected growth during the break, hitting 6,600 listeners. The duo discusses their exciting plans for the new season, which includes conversations with experts in astrology, numerology tarot, neurologist and SOOO much more. They share insights from their own personal experien…

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'Have I gone too far?': Sarah McLachlan faces her toughest critic on new album 38:16

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The Grammy Award-winning musician is used to playing for big crowds, but there was one person whose opinion mattered more than anyone else's: her eldest daughter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Expect a lot of Puerto Rican pride at Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show 13:48

29d ago13:48

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Days before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl announcement, World Cafe spoke to Alt.Latino hosts Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras about his 31-date residency in Puerto Rico. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Kassa Overall connects the dots between jazz and hip-hop on 'CREAM' 39:20

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The jazz musician reimagines hip-hop classics by The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan and more. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Little Dragon's Yukimi embraces the feminine on 'For You' 21:09

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The Swedish musician branches out into jazz and soul on her debut solo album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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'I don't feel like getting up': Spinal Tap gets real about rocking into your 70s 18:59

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David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel, of the legendary rock band, talk about their long-awaited reunion, plus what they really think about Paul McCartney. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Adrian Sherwood ponders 'The Collapse of Everything' 25:20

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The British record producer talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.'s electrifying dub scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The Culture Corner: Santana's 'Abraxas' was a blend of musical traditions 11:23

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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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How Stephen King helped The Beths' Liz Stokes write again 31:21

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Lead vocalist and songwriter Liz Stokes took pointers from Stephen King's On Writing to get the New Zealand band's creative energy flowing. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Pulp returns with 'More' 48:49

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The British rock band talks about their latest album, More. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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World Cafe: Watchhouse 25:49

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The folk duo's new album is about lowering your defenses in a post-pandemic world. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Festivals Acadiens et Créoles 14:13

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What started as a three-hour concert in 1974 has grown into three-day event celebrating Southern Louisiana's music and culture. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Lord Huron explores 'the big mysteries' on the band's latest album 32:55

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Lord Huron frontman Ben Schneider talks about the band's latest album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. Plus, the band performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Kokoroko's set for World Cafe made heartbeats bounce 37:48

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The London-based septet perform songs from their latest album, Tuff Times Never Last. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The jams just keep flowing on Goose's 'Chain Yer Dragon' 46:24

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Just like Phish and the Grateful Dead before them, rising jam band stars Goose have inspired a very passionate fan following. Plus, they perform songs from their surprise album, Chain Yer Dragon. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Friedberg on their debut album, 'Hardcore Workout Queen' 27:39

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Anna F. of Friedberg joins us to talk about the band's debut album, Hardcore Workout Queen, and why the cowbell is her favorite instrument. Plus, Friedberg performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Ready For It? 2:56

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We are currently on a break until October 9th, but I felt compelled to reach out and share an important initiative we are undertaking. We are excited to announce our upcoming fundraising event to support Canine Assistants, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing service dogs to disabled children. The financial burden associated with trainin…

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World Cafe: Samantha Crain 29:05

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The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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What exactly is butt rock? It depends on who you ask 13:33

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The once-pejorative label for a subgenre of rock has divided World Cafe along generational lines. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Babineaux Sisters 11:37

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Gracie and Julie Babineaux have been making Cajun music for over a decade, writing and performing in Louisiana French. Their new album, Sans Soulier, is due out in October. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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British funk band Cymande are finally getting their flowers 17:12

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Originally ignored by fans in the U.K., the psychedelic funk band was later embraced by hip-hop groups like De La Soul and The Fugees. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Living Colour's 'Time's Up' was a reclamation of rock music's Black roots 12:36

2M ago12:36

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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison talks about the impact of the American hard rock band's sophomore album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Natalie Bergman is looking at the world for the first time 33:19

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Natalie Bergman discusses how her latest album, My Home is Not in This World, was sparked by new beginnings, including becoming a mother. Plus, she performs live in the studio. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The sound of ‘cosmic country,’ according to its architect, Daniel Donato 41:12

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The 30-year-old musician blends country, jam and rock into an out-of-this-world sound. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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After a breakout year, Self Esteem is learning that confidence isn't a given 38:18

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Self Esteem has become one of the most irreverent voices in pop music since going solo in 2017. Today, Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins World Cafe to talk about her latest album, A Complicated Woman. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Where can bluegrass go next? Molly Tuttle has an idea 35:59

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Molly Tuttle talks about writing her latest album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, with her partner Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show; meeting Ringo Starr; and about growing up with alopecia. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Finding Love and New Beginnings: Season Three Finale 42:20

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To Kick off the the season finale Melissa shares about her new lover after a season of divorce, while Samantha talks about her new pet rabbit, Louie Lulu McLouie-son. In the final episode of Season 3, hosts Samantha and Melissa reflect on their journey and the growth of their podcast. They share their excitement about upcoming plans for Season 4, i…

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World Cafe: TOKiMONSTA 23:29

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The Grammy-nominated producer and DJ talks about how her latest album, Eternal Reverie, became a tribute to her best friend and tour manager, who died of cancer in 2024. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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World Cafe: Personal Trainer Mini-Concert 21:57

3M ago21:57

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Amsterdam-based band Personal Trainer perform songs from their latest album, Still Willing, live in an exclusive mini-concert for World Cafe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Navigating the Complexities of Modern Dating with Marni Kinrys, The Original Wing Girl 55:57

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In this episode of The Skirts Up Show, hosts Samantha and Melissa discuss their journey and their mission to normalize failure while emphasizing the importance of finding positives in every situation. As they prepare for the final episode of Season 3, they reflect on the progress of their podcast and the ebbs and flows of life together. They also c…

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After a stormy album cycle, The Black Keys bounce right back with a new LP 28:59

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The Black Keys made headlines in 2024 when they cancelled their tour. Then they split with their management. But instead of taking a break, the duo recorded their latest album, No Rain, No Flowers. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Hamilton Leithauser on his latest album, 'This Side of the Island' 24:26

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On the next World Cafe, Hamilton Leithauser joins us from his Brooklyn studio to discuss his latest solo album, This Side of the Island. He reflects on working with Aaron Dessner of The National and his longtime friendship with the late musician Richard Swift. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Spiritual Wellness Through Reiki, Feminine Energetics, and So Much More 1:11:35

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Skirts Up is joined by special guest, Kelly Kingsland. Kelly is an energetic mentor, Reiki master, ordained metaphysical minister, and certified hypnotherapist. The conversation delves into Kelly's journey into Reiki, her unexpected introduction to it, and its impact on her spiritual development. Kelly explains the principles and healing aspects of…

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'Forever Howlong' is a new frontier for Black Country, New Road 20:26

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After the departure of frontman Isaac Wood, the English rock band reconfigured and uncovered exciting new sounds in the process. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Mereba on her latest album, 'The Breeze Grew a Fire' 23:16

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From Addis Ababa and Atlanta to Los Angeles, Mereba's sophomore album is a love letter to the past and the present. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy