Best Song Exploder Podcasts (2025)

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Fall Out Boy - Sugar, We're Goin Down 31:22

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7d ago31:22

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Fall Out Boy is a band from Chicago that formed in 2001. Their first album, Take This To Your Grave, was a hit, especially in the punk rock world. When they put out their second album, though, in 2005, that was on a whole other scale. That album is called From Under the Cork Tree, and it went double platinum, and they were nominated for a Grammy fo…

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922. Andy, Tim Grover & DJ CTI: DC Residents Heckle Authorities At Checkpoint, Losing Brain Cells & Three WNBA Players Ejected After Sun-Sky Scrap 1:54:35

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On today’s episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Tim Grover. They discuss the true price of becoming a winner, what it takes mentally, physically, and emotionally to separate yourself from the pack and dominate at the highest level. They also cover DC residents heckling authorities at a federal checkpoint amid ramped-up government presence…

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921. Real Talk: Average Is Your Enemy 14:47

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On today’s Real Talk, Andy talks about how most people are programmed for mediocrity by the people around them, and how to silence the “bitch voice” in your head through action. Learn how to take control of your inner dialogue, stop taking advice from losers, and kill the old version of yourself so you can become unstoppable.…

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Ep. 262 - TYSON RITTER of The All-American Rejects ("Dirty Little Secret") 53:46

27m ago53:46

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The All-American Rejects frontman discusses the evolution of his songwriting process and what it means for him to embrace his art. PART ONE Paul and Scott talk about their upcoming music-themed road trip. PART TWO Our in-depth interview with Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects ABOUT TYSON RITTER Tyson Ritter is best known as the lead vocalist,…

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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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920. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Banishes Obama & Bush Portraits From Prime White House Spots, Israel Says It Killed An Al Jazeera Reporter & UFC Rights Go To Paramount In $7.7 Billion Deal 1:24:29

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump banishing former President Obama and Bush's portraits from their prime White House spots, Israel saying it killed a Hamas terrorist posing as an Al Jazeera reporter, and the UFC signing a $7.7 billion dollar deal with Paramount.

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919. Q&AF: Accountability With Team Members, Dealing With Loss & Finding Good Employees 1:03:11

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on creating accountability as a young leader, bouncing back after a major setback, and finding the right team members for your mission.

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918. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Claims Epstein Case Was a Democrat Hoax, Americans Rush To Join ICE & South Park Depicts Trump And JD Vance 1:27:41

5d ago1:27:41

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss President Trump once again claiming that the Epstein case is a Democrat hoax, the Department of Homeland Security dropping the age requirement for ICE agents, and South Park depicting Donald Trump and JD Vance.

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#183 After 2 Beers: Eavesdropping, Eel Emergencies, and the Exploding Ice Cream Truck 1:03:09

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The second you hear that first crack of a beer can, you know it’s time to dive into the weird, wild, and downright uncomfortable corners of humanity with After 2 Beers. In this episode, we’re asking the question: When should you speak up—and when should you just mind your own damn business? First, we break down a wild airline story where one nosy p…

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917. Q&AF: Too Late At 38?, Motivating People Through Resistance & Feeling Behind 1:00:29

6d ago1:00:29

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to decide if it’s too late to start a brand new career, how to motivate people to do better when they resist change, and how to cope with feeling stuck when everyone around you appears to be winning big.

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Songcraft Classic: VALERIE SIMPSON ("I'm Every Woman") 1:16:02

8d ago1:16:02

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We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2019 conversation with Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson. ABOUT VALERIE SIMPSON Six-time Grammy nominee Valerie Simpson is best known as one half of the songwriting, production and performing …

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916. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Fires Commissioner Of The BLS, Sophie Cunningham Blasts Fans For Throwing Dildos On Court & Zuckerberg Says Superintelligence Is Imminent 1:38:17

8d ago1:38:17

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss President Donald Trump firing the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Fever's Sophie Cunningham blasting fans after another dildo is thrown on the court, and Mark Zuckerberg saying superintelligence is imminent.

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915. Q&AF: Leading Without Micro-Managing, Patience with Goals & Working In Vs On Your Business 1:04:25

12d ago1:04:25

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on leading with trust instead of micromanaging, staying patient and focused while chasing big goals, and knowing exactly when to shift from working in your business versus working on it for maximum growth.

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914. Andy, Amir Odom & DJ CTI: Andrew Bailey Secures Felony Indictment Against Sam Page, Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad & Elon Musk Hints At Merger With Apple 1:41:27

12d ago1:41:27

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Amir Odom. They discuss Missouri AG Andrew Bailey securing a felony indictment against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page for stealing by deceit and election fraud, Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad slammed as Nazi propaganda by the crazy woke mob, and Elon Musk hinting at a historic merge…

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

13d 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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Ep. 261 - PATTY GRIFFIN ("Heavenly Day") 1:15:23

15d ago1:15:23

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Two-time Grammy winner and songwriting superhero Patty Griffin joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about her craft PART ONE Reflecting on the lives of recently-departed songwriters Alan Bergman and Ozzy Osbourne, which might be the only time those two were discussed in the same conversation! PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Patty Griffin …

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Introducing: Forever is a Long Time 32:57

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When Ian Coss decided to get married, every living member of his family who had ever been married had also gotten divorced: parents, grandparents, and all his aunts and uncles on both sides — some of them twice. Today, he has questions: What is the value of a lifetime commitment? Are we doomed to recycle the patterns of behavior we get from our anc…

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913. Andy & DJ CTI: Florida Judge Denies DOJ Request To Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts, Macron's File Defamation Suit Against Candace Owens & Gazans Dying of Starvation 1:28:56

19d ago1:28:56

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the latest on the Trump administration, including the Florida Judge denying DOJ's request to unseal the Epstein Grand Jury transcripts, Macron filing a defamation suit against Candace Owens over Brigitte's transgender claims, and Gazans dying of starvation.

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#182 After 2 Beers: The Mosquito-Sized Drone That Could be Watching You Pee 1:11:05

24d ago1:11:05

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Remember when privacy meant drawing your curtains and locking your door? Those days are quickly vanishing, and in this eye-opening episode, we confront the unsettling reality of our surveillance-saturated world. The conversation begins with a seemingly innocent debate about hotels versus Airbnbs (would you stay somewhere if the owner is sleeping do…

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Songcraft Classic: ROBERT DE LEO of Stone Temple Pilots ("Interstate Love Song") 1:09:03

21d ago1:09:03

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We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2023 conversation with Robert De Leo of Stone Temple Pilots. ABOUT ROBERT DE LEO Robert De Leo is best known for his work in Stone Temple Pilots. Collaborating with lyricist and vocalist Scott We…

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Gigi Perez - Sailor Song 24:55

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Gigi Perez is a singer and songwriter from Florida, and at 25 years old, she’s already had so many ups and downs in her music career. She started sharing her songs on TikTok, where they got enough attention that she got signed to a major label deal, but that ultimately didn’t pan out. Soon after that, as an independent artist again, she had her big…

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912. Andy & DJ CTI: Obama Directed a ‘Treasonous Conspiracy’ Against Trump, Trump Admin Releases Over 200K MLK Jr. Assassination Files & Hunter Biden Lashes Out At Democrats Over Joe’s 2024 campaign 1:12:05

21d ago1:12:05

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Obama directing a ‘Treasonous Conspiracy’ against Trump, the Trump Administration releasing over 200K MLK Jr. Assassination files, and Hunter Biden lashing out at George Clooney and other Democrats over Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign.

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911. Q&AF: Stay Or Leave, Leading Young Employees & Finding Direction After A Layoff 1:02:35

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to know when to keep pushing or walk away from missed opportunities, how to effectively lead unmotivated young employees, and how to navigate uncertainty after being laid off from a stable job.

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910. Andy & DJ CTI+: Trump Orders Bondi To Seek Release Of Epstein-Related Grand Jury Testimony 32:16

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On today's CTI+, Andy & DJ discuss President Donald Trump's Truth requesting Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of the grand jury testimony related to the criminal prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

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909. Andy & DJ CTI: Shane Gillis’ ESPYs Monologue, Senate Passes Trump-Backed Rescission Plan & Orange County Resident Torches Illegal Immigrants 1:37:13

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Shane Gillis' savage ESPYs monologue that took aim at Caitlin Clark, Aaron Rodgers, Trump and everyone else, the Senate Passing the Trump-Backed rescission plan to defund PBS, NPR and Slash Bloated Foreign Aid, and Orange County resident Nick Taurus torches illegal immigrants.…

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Key Change: Jason Schwartzman on the ‘Rushmore’ soundtrack 22:31

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Jason Schwartzman, actor, songwriter, and musician, talks about how the soundtrack to 'Rushmore'—his first film—changed his life. I met Jason briefly in 2017, as he was leaving the room where I was supposed to interview the band Phoenix. I was shocked when he stopped on his way out to tell me he loved Song Exploder. Eight years later, I reached out…

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Ep. 260 - DAVE MASON ("Feelin' Alright?") 1:04:17

29d ago1:04:17

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason chats about his early days in Traffic, writing the classic "Feelin' Alright?", working with Delaney & Bonnie, and so much more. PART ONE Scott and Paul chat about Dave Mason's unique role in the rock & roll pantheon. PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Dave Mason. ABOUT DAVE MASON After recording background …

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908. Andy & DJ CTI: Elmo's X Account Goes Rogue, Biden Tells NY Times He Didn't Approve Pardons Via Autopen & Elon Musk-Backed Neuralink Chip Gives Patient Mind-Control Superpower 1:10:24

29d ago1:10:24

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Elmo’s X account going rogue as an antisemitic hacker slams Epstein files, Biden telling the New York Times he did not individually approve the names of many pardoned by the autopen, and Elon Musk's Neuralink chip giving a patient mind-control superpowers.

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907. Q&AF: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Staying Sober In Business & Keeping Business When Relocating 1:02:37

1M ago1:02:37

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to overcome self-doubt when you feel like you’re never doing enough, how to stay sober while growing a business, and how to keep finding customers when relocating to a new state.

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

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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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906. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Arrives In Kerrville, Texas Following Fatal Floods, Immigration Operation At California Cannabis Farms & Rep. Crockett Slammed For Calling GOP 'Inherently Violent' 1:46:42

1M ago1:46:42

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss President Trump and First Lady arriving in Kerrville, Texas, following the fatal floods, the immigration operation at a California cannabis farm leading to a clash between federal agents and protesters, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett slammed for calling the GOP 'inherently violent.'…

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905. Andy & DJ CTI: Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban, Grok Added To Tesla Cars & Brigitte Macron Accusers Cleared Of Defamation 1:46:50

1M ago1:46:50

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Federal judge who blocked Trump's birthright citizenship ban for all infants, Elon Musk saying AI chatbot Grok will be added to Tesla cars by next week, and the Women who claimed Brigitte Macron was born a man being cleared of defamation.

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#181 After 2 Beers: The Great Beyond: What Happens After Death? 49:59

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Death comes for us all, but what happens to your body afterward? That's entirely up to you – and the After Two Beers podcast team has some thoughts. In their latest episode, Dutch, Kimmy, and Michael introduce listeners to the intriguing concept of "boil in a bag" cremation, an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation…

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Songcraft Classic: MIKE STOLLER ("Hound Dog") 1:31:39

1M ago1:31:39

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We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2016 conversation with Mike Stoller. ABOUT MIKE STOLLER Mike Stoller has written more than 60 songs that have appeared on the Billboard charts, including the #1 hits “Hound Dog,” “Kansas City,” “…

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Goo Goo Dolls - Iris 26:54

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Goo Goo Dolls formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, and by the time 1998 rolled around, they’d already had a pretty successful career. They’d released five albums, and one of their songs, “Name,” from 1995, had become a Top 10 hit. But things really changed for them when they made the song “Iris.” It originally came out on the soundtrack for the mov…