The Track Star Podcast

The internet’s favorite music show, now in podcast form! Each episode explores a theme through 10 songs, taking listeners on a deep dive into a specific artist, genre, or era of music through the perspectives of musicians, historians, journalists and fans. Also available in video on YouTube! Hosted by Jack Coyne.

The Track Star Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Jack Coyne, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jack Coyne hosts The Track Star Podcast, a music show with 71 episodes published.

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  Testing Too $hort's Music Knowledge

  Aug 19, 202611 min

  Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing legendary rapper Too $hort on Funk deep-cuts and influential Hip-Hop classics. Revealing the extent of his music knowledge, Too $hort gives us the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the overlapping worlds and influences of Motown, Funk, and Hip-Hop. Too $hort takes the time today to show us some of the music he was raised on, breaking down how his father’s love of Funk and Motown influenced his own creative process and musical appreciation. With personal stories and impressive knowledge, Too $hort presents a unique and important perspective on early Hip-Hop figures and influences.    This Episode's Track List:  Distant Lover - Marvin Gaye Mary Jane - Rick James Computer Love - Zapp You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Band It Was a Good Day - Ice Cube I Get Around (ft. Shock G, Money B) - 2Pac Stompin’ And Pimpin - 8Ball & MJG EARFQUAKE - Tyler, The Creator I Don’t F**k With You - Big Sean DADZ LOVE - Justin Bieber, Lil B Last Time That I Checc’d (ft YG) - Nipsey Hussle Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside Love’s Train - Con Funk Shun  

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  Testing Brandon Flowers’ Music Knowledge

  Aug 17, 20267 min

  Today on Track Star*, we are joined by Brandon Flowers to talk about some of the songs and artists that have inspired his work, both as a solo artist and frontman of The Killers.  Listening to some classic songs and sharing personal stories of bleached hair, Strokes-induced depression, and playing with Bruce Springsteen, Brandon breaks down how artists like Bruce, The Strokes, and others became a part of his life and fundamentally changed how he approached music.    Brandon takes the time today to share with us his love for a wide range of music and show us the importance of listening to and learning from a wide variety of influences.   This Episode's Track List:  Crying - Roy Orbison Cry! Cry! Cry! - Johnny Cash Hard to Explain - The Strokes Louisiana 1927 - Randy Newman Badlands - Bruce Springsteen Watching the Detectives - Elvis Costello Everyday - Weyes Blood Pulling Mussels (From the Shell) - Squeeze

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  Testing Travis Barker’s Music Knowledge

  Aug 10, 20268 min

  Travis Barker, best known for his work as drummer in the band Blink-182, joins us today on Track Star* to listen to some iconic rap, rock, punk, and hardcore, and break down some of his earliest and most important influences, explaining how the music they made, from Led Zeppelin to the Muppets, changed his life.  Revealing his favorite punk and metal bands, as well as the drummers that inspired him to work hard and play harder, Travis shows us that making great music is an exercise of equal parts joy and dedication. Telling a complicated life story between drum breaks and hard rock classics, Travis takes the time today to share with us a new perspective on his life and the moments behind the music that defined it. This Episode's Track List:  Paul Revere - Beastie Boys Beat on the Brat - Ramones Aint Talkin Bout Love - Van Halen Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin Super Rad! - The Aquabats! My War - Black Flag I’m the One - Descendents Raining Blood - Slayer Love for Sale - The Buddy Rich Big Band

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  “The Man with Four Hands” - Oscar Peterson Was No Regular Pianist

  Aug 5, 202657 min

  On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we’re celebrating the centennial of Oscar Peterson with two guests who have helped preserve and carry forward his extraordinary legacy. Jack is joined by Kelly Peterson, Oscar’s wife and the head of his estate and legendary bassist Christian McBride, who reflects on Peterson’s unmatched artistry and influence on generations of jazz musicians. Together, they revisit some of Oscar Peterson’s most iconic tracks -- including "Tenderly,", "Hymn to Freedom," and "Love Ballade" -- while sharing personal stories and exploring the brilliance that made him one of the greatest pianists and composers of all time. This episode is a celebration of Oscar Peterson’s life, music, and lasting legacy. This Episode's Track List: Oscar Peterson - Tenderly  Oscar Peterson Trio - Falling In Love With Love Oscar Peterson Trio - Night Train Oscar Peterson Trio - C Jam Blues Oscar Peterson Trio - Hymn To Freedom   Oscar Peterson Trio - Wheatland Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson - Mean To Me Oscar Peterson - Love Ballade

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  Testing Questlove's Music Knowledge

  Aug 3, 202612 min

  Questlove, the multi-dimensional musician, filmmaker, and artist, joins us today on Track Star* to show us his deep and profound appreciation for music, and to teach us about the role music has played throughout his life.  Originally gaining notoriety as drummer and co-frontman of the Roots, Questlove became a core member of the Soulquarian collective. Today, Questlove gives us a peek into the group's creative process, as well as a lesson on the history of the collective and the members who made it iconic. As we walk through different musical moments and movements, Questlove takes the time to share with us his love for music and the people who make it.  This Episode's Track List:  The Light - Common Don’t Leave Me This Way (ft. Teddy Pendergrass) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes I Won’t Last a Day Without You - Carpenters For the Love of Money - The O’Jays Bang the Drum All Day - Todd Rundgren Long Lonely Nights - Lee Andrews & The Hearts Loan Me a Dime - Boz Scaggs

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