The Track Star Podcast

Thematic music explorations with playlists, artists, historians and fans AI summary

Jack Coyne Music · EN · 98 episodes · latest 2026-11-11

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The internet’s favorite music show, now in podcast form! Each episode explores a theme through a playlist of 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.

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The Timeless Genius of John Prine | Fiona Prine & Kurt Vile

2026-11-11 · 41 min

In honor of what would have been John Prine’s 80th birthday, Fiona Prine and Kurt Vile join Jack on the Track Star Podcast to celebrate the life, music, and lasting legacy of one of America’s most beloved songwriters.…
Testing Beck's Music Knowledge

2026-11-09 · 10 min

Beck joins Jack on Track Star, putting his encyclopedic music knowledge to the test. From the influential sounds of The Velvet Underground to the pioneering hip-hop of Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel, Beck explores…
Fela Kuti's Son Unpacks His Father's Legacy

2026-11-04 · 47 min

Seun Kuti joins Jack on the Track Star Podcast for a special episode celebrating the life and legacy of his father, Fela Kuti. As Fela’s youngest son and the longtime leader of his legendary band Egypt 80, Seun has…
Testing Parker Posey's Music Knowledge

2026-11-02 · 9 min

Parker Posey joins Jack on Track Star to talk about her life in music, the songs that have stayed with her, and the artists who have inspired her along the way. Known for her unforgettable roles across film and…
Testing Daddy Yankee's Music Knowledge

2026-10-30 · 12 min

Daddy Yankee joins Jack on Track Star to talk about his life in music and the career that helped bring reggaeton to a global audience. From his early days in Puerto Rico to becoming one of Latin music’s most influential…
Listening to Ella Fitzgerald with those Who Played Alongside Her

2026-10-28 · 42 min

Jack is joined by John Clayton, Ekep Nkwelle, and Janis Siegel for a special episode of the Track Star Podcast exploring the history of women in jazz and celebrating the life and legacy of Ella Fitzgerald. Together,…
Testing Elvis Costello's Music Knowledge

2026-10-26 · 22 min

Elvis Costello and Jack hit the street to put his music knowledge to the test on today's episode of Track Star. From the early rock and roll of Little Richard to the country sounds of George Jones, the conversation…
Testing Tom Morello's Music Knowledge

2026-10-21 · 10 min

Tom Morello joins Jack on Track Star for a conversation about his life in music, the artists who shaped his sound, and the power of music to inspire change. Best known as the guitarist for Rage Against the Machine and…
Jon Batiste Returns for a Deep Dive on Jazz Legends

2026-10-19 · 1 hr 4 min

Jon Batiste is back on the Track Star Podcast, this time joining Jack in the "band room" to pick up right where they left off. They dive deeper into the importance of music, explore Jon's personal voice memos and notes…
Testing LL Cool J's Music Knowledge

2026-10-16 · 10 min

LL Cool J joins Jack on Track Star to talk about the music he loves and the artists who helped shape his sound. Having made his own mark on hip-hop, LL revisits some classics and share his influences. They span early…

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Oldest episode in feed: 09/2025 · over a year
Typical length: 30 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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