Point of Origin is a new original podcast hosted by Sameer Gadhia, frontman of acclaimed alternative rock group Young the Giant. The podcast, based on the SiriusXM monthly feature of the same name, features in-depth interviews with various special guests who are making waves in the alternative rock scene. This spotlight provides listeners a unique new way to discover music and the opportunity to hear a deep dive into the untold stories of diverse artists, tracing the points of origin that unite us all for the love of music.
This month’s episode features Australian career indie-darlings, Last Dinosaurs. Join for one of Sameer’s all-time favorite Point of Origin chats, including conversations about homemade guitar pedals, security guards in Manila, and giving up music for good.
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7 Jan 2025
Episode 10: Balming Tiger
South Korean supergroup Balming Tiger's frontman and founder/creative director discuss K-Pop, dreams, and the challenges of maintaining creative control in a rapidly changing industry.
3 Dec 2024
Episode 9: Bakar
Sameer Gadhia sits down with London-based artist Bakar to discuss his experimental indie rock style, life playlist, and experiences touring the US with Young the Giant and Cage The Elephant.
5 Nov 2024
Episode 8: Jean Dawson
Sameer Gadhia reconnects with audio didact and musical sponge David Sanders, better known as Jean Dawson. Jean grew up in Tijuana Mexico where he rode the bus into the US for school every day. He even taught himself to play piano on a drawing of a keyboard on the back of his school notebook. Caught between two countries and classifications, Jean and Sameer connected over the feeling of not belonging when he was first on Point of Origin four years prior. The two met in person two years later when Jean opened up for Young The Giant, and then reconnect on Point of Origin a few days before Jean's new album Glimmer of God is released. Sameer calls the album "top-to-bottom masterful." Listen as they discuss Jean Dawson's life playlist, hot sauce in Spain, and mystery birds.
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1 Oct 2024
Episode 7: Peter Cat Recording Co.
Sameer talks with psychedelic, India-based crooner group Peter Cat Recording Co. which consists of Suryakant Sawhney, Karan Singh, Dhruv Bhola, Rohit Gupta, and Kartik Sundareshan. The band seamlessly pairs the styles of cabaret, jazz, soul, Bollywood show tunes, and indie rock. Listen as they discuss the cultural mechanics of Anime, songwriting, and the best psychedelics for the studio.
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3 Sept 2024
Episode 6: Beabadoobee
Sameer Gadhia and the incomparable UK icon Beabadoobee re-connect years after she was featured in one of Point of Origin's first episodes. Since their first conversation in 2021, she's seen exponential growth as an artist, going from being a true bedroom pop artist to recording in Rick Rubin's infamous Shangri-La studio in Malibu. Sameer and Bea catch up about her featured track "Beaches" off of her recently released third studio album This Is How My Tomorrow Moves, unconventional love, and the model minority myth.
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16 Jul 2024
Episode 5: Infinity Song
This month, Sameer sits down with Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd, the prodigy siblings who make up soft rock band Infinity Song. The incredibly talented family discusses moving to New York City to pursue music and their start as choir directors under their father's leadership. They connect with Sameer on early musical influences, busking in New York City, and getting signed to Roc Nation by Jay-Z. Listen to the full episode now.
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4 Jun 2024
Episode 4: Dameer
Sameer speaks with Bangladesh native, Dameer. The two not only almost share the same name, they share a history in the same village of Bangladesh; where Dameer is from, and where Sameer's family fled from many years ago. The two talk about Dameer's transition to Dance music, including his June feature track "Sun." They also discuss generational trauma, Deshi not Desi, and the invisible lines all around us.
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7 May 2024
Episode 3: NoSo
Sameer sits down with Baekhyun Hwong, the Korean-American non-binary singer-songwriter and guitarist known professionally as NoSo. NoSo discusses their debut album Stay Proud of Me, which is a heartwrenching look at the modern Korean-American and queer experience in America. This month's featured track "I Feel You" comes off of the debut album. Listen as they talk about screenwriting, childhood homes, and attractive swim instructors.
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2 Apr 2024
Episode 2: Dreamer Isioma
Sameer reconnects with the inimitable resident alien Dreamer Isioma, and features their new single "In My Head." This is a part 2 episode, as Isioma was one of Point of Origin's first features close to 4 years ago, when Isioma was only 20 years old and brimming with optimism. In this episode, Dreamer discusses their upcoming project Solar Sonatas Vol. 1, and they go backwards in time to their point of origin in Nigeria.
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20 Feb 2024
Episode 1: Brittany Howard
Sameer speaks with the illustrious singer-songwriter and GRAMMY award-winning musician Brittany Howard. The former Alabama Shakes singer talks about her recent single “Prove It To You,” the third one off her new solo album, “What Now,” released on February 9. Sameer’s conversation with Brittany touches on her various musical inspirations like Barry Manilow and Paula Abdul, and she offers advice to new up-and-coming artists. They also discuss mental health on tour and share their personal interests, like parenting, farming, fishing and much more.
Who has been a guest on Point of Origin
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Balming Tiger
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
521,972,176
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
21 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
27 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
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Quality
21
Social presence
97
YouTube
93
Engagement
71
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