Music Makes Us

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Visit website › Music · EN · 26 episodes · latest 2026-11-03 · explicit

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new podcast Music Makes Us gives listeners a backstage pass to artist on artist conversations about the things artists *really* want to talk about - perfect lyrics, unforgettable shows, treasured artifacts, and more. Season 1 is hosted by cultural icon Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and brings together revolutionary musicians for funny, unfiltered conversations that go deep on the music and influences that inspire their work - bridging artists of today with legends who came before, and celebrating the music that connects us all. Co-produced by PRX’s Radiotopia and Talkhouse.

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2025

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Belinda Carlisle and Kathy Valentine on Being Part of the Lineage

2026-11-03 · 47 min · Season 2, episode 6

The Go-Go’s have been on a wild rock & roll ride – from being spit on at clubs in London to ruling the charts with a number one album, to getting inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. Tune in to this episode…
Sheila E. on Being a Student of Life

2026-10-20 · 54 min · Season 2, episode 5

Queen of Percussion, Sheila E., joins our host Kathleen Hanna at the Foster Theater at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio on this episode of Music Makes Us. Hear them talk about unexpected instruments,…
Tegan & Sara on Never Giving Up

2026-10-06 · 54 min · Season 2, episode 4

On this episode of Music Makes Us, our host Kathleen Hanna chats with the indie pop duo Tegan & Sara about rock & roll resilience. Listen in as they talk about being two halves of the same person, how much you should…
Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney on the Power of the Stage

2026-09-22 · 59 min · Season 2, episode 3

Rebel girls unite! Liz Phair, Sleater-Kinney, and Kathleen Hanna team up on this episode of Music Makes Us to reminisce about making zines, playing at “Girl Night,” exchanging cassette tapes, and more. Listen to go…
Brittany Howard on the Simple Stuff

2026-09-08 · 53 min · Season 2, episode 2

On this episode of Music Makes Us, Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes chats with our host Kathleen Hanna about some of her favorite things – getting dirt under your nails in the garden, knowing your neighbors,…
Ann Wilson on Musical Umami

2026-08-25 · 40 min · Season 2, episode 1

Can you imagine performing with Led Zeppelin, Yo-Yo Ma, and the Obamas in the audience? Hear about the time 2013 Inductee Ann Wilson of Heart did just that on this episode of Music Makes Us. Tune in as our host,…
Welcome to Season 2

2026-08-18 · 2 min

Music Makes Us is back for season 2! Host Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and an all-star lineup of guests share stories about going on tour, making art, and making noise — all the beautiful chaos that makes…
Into The Vault: Patti Smith’s Jacket

2026-03-17 · 11 min

“Patti vibes.” - Shirley Manson Learn the crazy connection between Shirley Manson, Patti Smith, and Tina Weymouth as we explore the history of one artifact on this episode of Into The Vault. Come behind the scenes of…
Shirley Manson on Embracing Your Evolution

2026-03-10 · 53 min · Season 1, episode 9

Shirley Manson of Garbage on her adoration of Debbie Harry, Patti Smith & Siouxsie Sioux, staying one step ahead of the game, and being a “total original weirdo.”
Into The Vault: Kathleen Hanna’s Money Case

2026-03-03 · 9 min · Season 1, episode 4

“There’s no cage can fit me.” Kathleen Hanna and Joan Jett have many things in common – leading that list is they don’t give a damn. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame VP of Curatorial Operations Shelby Morrison explores the bond…

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Oldest episode in feed: 11/2025 · over a year
Typical length: 32 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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