Song Exploder
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<p>Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.</p>
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Publishing Since
1/1/2014
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Key Change: Questlove on Prince
Host Hrishikesh Hirway interviews Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, drummer for The Roots and author, about the Prince song he ranked number one.
July 8, 2026
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Host Hrishikesh Hirway interviews Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of Metric about the creation of their song "Victim of Luck."
June 24, 2026
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Singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko shares with host Hrishikesh Hirway the creative journey behind her iconic song "Girls Like Girls" and its evolution into a cultural phenomenon.
366 total episodes available with 74 transcripts
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- What is Song Exploder?
<p>Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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