Best WXPN Listener Supported Radio Podcasts (2025)

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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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2d ago18:59

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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

13m ago25:20

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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

17h ago11:23

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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

1d ago31:21

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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

5d ago48:49

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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

6d ago25:49

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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

8d ago14:13

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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

12d ago32:55

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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

16d ago37:48

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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

23d ago46:24

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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

20d ago27:39

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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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World Cafe: Samantha Crain 29:05

21d ago29:05

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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

23d ago13:33

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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

27d ago11:37

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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

28d ago17:12

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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

29d 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

30d ago33:19

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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

1M ago41:12

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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

1M ago38:18

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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

1M ago35:59

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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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World Cafe: TOKiMONSTA 23:29

2M ago23:29

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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

2M 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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After a stormy album cycle, The Black Keys bounce right back with a new LP 28:59

2M ago28:59

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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

2M ago24:26

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

2M ago20:26

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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