- 103
- Episodes
- 6
- Transcribed
- 59
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
About SongWriter
SongWriter is a storytelling and songwriting podcast where stories become brand new songs. In each episode, a celebrated writer shares a story, and a musician writes and performs a song inspired by it — revealing how narratives turn into music, lyrics, and emotion. Hosted by Ben Arthur, SongWriter features conversations and performances from artists including Questlove, Joyce Carol Oates, George Saunders, Steve Earle, Isabella Rossellini, Sharon Van Etten, and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. The show blends the craft of writing, the creative processes of art, and intimate connections between authors and musicians. If you love great stories and great songs — and want a behind-the-scenes look at creativity from some of today’s most influential artists — this is your next listen.
- Publisher
- Ben Arthur
- Category
- music
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 7 May 2019
- Latest episode
- 6 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
6 of 103 episodes have a transcript.
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Reissued: Laurie Woolever + Mike Ruffino
4 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
AI Dreams: Jennifer Egan + Rhett Miller
19 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Caregiving After Disaster: Sonia Khan & Ian Lovatt + Tom Marsh
Who has been a guest on SongWriter
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- Laurie Woolever
- Mike Ruffino
- Jennifer Egan
- Chris Barrie
- Rhett Miller
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.3 / 5
- 48 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 11 ratings
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Questions about SongWriter
Who hosts SongWriter?
Ben Arthur host the show. Published by Ben Arthur.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes bi-weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Where can I read transcripts?
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