People’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. The show features big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.

Rank #1:The Game Talks Gang Life, 50 Cent, Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle & LeBron

1hr 58mins

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Rank #2:B-Real on Cypress Hill and Early Gang Life

53mins

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Rank #3:Murs Talks White MCs, Gangs, And Lack Of Support For ‘Conscious Rap’

1hr 38mins

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People’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. The show features big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.

Rank #1:The Game Talks Gang Life, 50 Cent, Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle & LeBron

1hr 58mins

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Rank #2:B-Real on Cypress Hill and Early Gang Life

53mins

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Rank #3:Murs Talks White MCs, Gangs, And Lack Of Support For ‘Conscious Rap’

1hr 38mins

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In this intensely divided moment, one of the few things everyone still seems to agree on is Dolly Parton—but why? That simple question leads to a deeply personal, historical, and musical rethinking of one of America’s great icons. Join us for a 9-episode journey into the Dollyverse. Hosted by Jad Abumrad, creator of Radiolab and More Perfect.Dolly Parton’s America is co-produced by WNYC Studios, home to great podcasts like Snap Judgement, Death, Sex & Money, and Nancy.

Rank #1:Tennessee Mountain Trance

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Rank #2:Neon Moss

41mins

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Rank #3:Dollitics

44mins

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In this intensely divided moment, one of the few things everyone still seems to agree on is Dolly Parton—but why? That simple question leads to a deeply personal, historical, and musical rethinking of one of America’s great icons. Join us for a 9-episode journey into the Dollyverse. Hosted by Jad Abumrad, creator of Radiolab and More Perfect.Dolly Parton’s America is co-produced by WNYC Studios, home to great podcasts like Snap Judgement, Death, Sex & Money, and Nancy.

Rank #1:Tennessee Mountain Trance

40mins

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Rank #2:Neon Moss

41mins

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Rank #3:Dollitics

44mins

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Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and many more musical icons all died at the age of 27. Scandalous, tortured, dramatic, incredibly talented, these artists torched a wild path to their early graves and shifted and shaped our culture along the way. 27 Club tells their stories. Season one tells the story of Jimi Hendrix in twelve episodes. 27 Club is hosted and created by Jake Brennan, host and creator of the explosive music and true crime podcast, DISGRACELAND.

Rank #1:Hired and Fired by Little Richard and Jimi’s first trip on LSD

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Rank #2:Stolen Cars, Broken Taboos, and the Search for Billy Davis

37mins

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Rank #3:Harlem Shakedowns, Drug Kingpins, and Restless Crowds

36mins

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Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and many more musical icons all died at the age of 27. Scandalous, tortured, dramatic, incredibly talented, these artists torched a wild path to their early graves and shifted and shaped our culture along the way. 27 Club tells their stories. Season one tells the story of Jimi Hendrix in twelve episodes. 27 Club is hosted and created by Jake Brennan, host and creator of the explosive music and true crime podcast, DISGRACELAND.

Rank #1:Hired and Fired by Little Richard and Jimi’s first trip on LSD

34mins

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Rank #2:Stolen Cars, Broken Taboos, and the Search for Billy Davis

37mins

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Rank #3:Harlem Shakedowns, Drug Kingpins, and Restless Crowds

36mins

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Murder, infidelity, suicide, arson, overdose, religious cults, drug trafficking; this podcast explores the alleged true crime antics and criminal connections of musicians we love like Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rolling Stones, Tay K-47, Tupac Shakur, Mayhem, Amy Winehouse and many more. Why? Because real rock stars are more like feral, narcissistic animals than functioning members of society and that is precisely what makes them so damn entertaining. If you love true crime and you love music then get ready to love this podcast.

Rank #1:Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love 1: No Direction Home

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Rank #2:The Beach Boys (Part 1): An Endless Summer, LSD, Orgies, Charles Manson and a Steve McQueen Man-Crush

44mins

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Rank #3:Eminem: Taking His Shot, Pulling a Glock, and Facing the Real Slim Shady

37mins

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Murder, infidelity, suicide, arson, overdose, religious cults, drug trafficking; this podcast explores the alleged true crime antics and criminal connections of musicians we love like Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rolling Stones, Tay K-47, Tupac Shakur, Mayhem, Amy Winehouse and many more. Why? Because real rock stars are more like feral, narcissistic animals than functioning members of society and that is precisely what makes them so damn entertaining. If you love true crime and you love music then get ready to love this podcast.

Rank #1:Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love 1: No Direction Home

42mins

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Rank #2:The Beach Boys (Part 1): An Endless Summer, LSD, Orgies, Charles Manson and a Steve McQueen Man-Crush

44mins

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Rank #3:Eminem: Taking His Shot, Pulling a Glock, and Facing the Real Slim Shady

37mins

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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.

Rank #1:Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way

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Rank #2:Spoon - Inside Out

16mins

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Rank #3:MGMT - Time to Pretend

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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.

Rank #1:Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way

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Rank #2:Spoon - Inside Out

16mins

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Rank #3:MGMT - Time to Pretend

15mins

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Hosts/nerds Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are your friendly music buddies with the week's best new music discoveries, including conversations with emerging artists, icons and more. Hear songs that can completely change your day, with humor, heart and (sometimes) a whole lot of noise. Directions for use: Morning commute, the gym, or alone time. (If rash persists, discontinue use.)

Rank #1:New Music Friday: Sep. 20

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Rank #2:Hobo Johnson's Journey From Homelessness To A Major Label Contract

41mins

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Rank #3:New Music Friday: Sep. 13

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Hosts/nerds Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are your friendly music buddies with the week's best new music discoveries, including conversations with emerging artists, icons and more. Hear songs that can completely change your day, with humor, heart and (sometimes) a whole lot of noise. Directions for use: Morning commute, the gym, or alone time. (If rash persists, discontinue use.)

Rank #1:New Music Friday: Sep. 20

26mins

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Rank #2:Hobo Johnson's Journey From Homelessness To A Major Label Contract

41mins

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Rank #3:New Music Friday: Sep. 13

31mins

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The Million Dollaz Worth of Game show, a weekly podcast with rapper/actor @GillieDaKing and social media influencer and disruptor @Wallo267 - The perfect blend of discussing music, real life issues, personal experiences, honest advice and comedy

Rank #1:Episode #30 - "Wayne's Security"

1hr 4mins

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Rank #2:Episode #3 - "Baby Leg"

1hr 5mins

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Rank #3:Episode 41: "Dick Sleeve Steve"

1hr 4mins

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The Million Dollaz Worth of Game show, a weekly podcast with rapper/actor @GillieDaKing and social media influencer and disruptor @Wallo267 - The perfect blend of discussing music, real life issues, personal experiences, honest advice and comedy

Rank #1:Episode #30 - "Wayne's Security"

1hr 4mins

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Rank #2:Episode #3 - "Baby Leg"

1hr 5mins

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Rank #3:Episode 41: "Dick Sleeve Steve"

1hr 4mins

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Alec Baldwin brings listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers.

Rank #1:Jimmy Fallon Will Never Make Fun of You

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Rank #2:Sarah Jessica Parker

43mins

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Rank #3:Amy Schumer Grew Up in a Nude House

36mins

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Alec Baldwin brings listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers.

Rank #1:Jimmy Fallon Will Never Make Fun of You

48mins

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Rank #2:Sarah Jessica Parker

43mins

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Rank #3:Amy Schumer Grew Up in a Nude House

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Tiny Desk Concerts from NPR Music feature your favorite musicians performing at All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's desk in the NPR office. Hear Wilco, Adele, Passion Pit, Tinariwen, Miguel, The xx and many more. This is the audio version of the podcast. A video version is also available.

Rank #1:H.E.R.

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Rank #2:Mac Miller

17mins

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Rank #3:Lizzo

17mins

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Tiny Desk Concerts from NPR Music feature your favorite musicians performing at All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's desk in the NPR office. Hear Wilco, Adele, Passion Pit, Tinariwen, Miguel, The xx and many more. This is the audio version of the podcast. A video version is also available.

Rank #1:H.E.R.

18mins

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Rank #2:Mac Miller

17mins

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Rank #3:Lizzo

17mins

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From Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam, and Justin Richmond. The musicians you love talk about their life, inspiration, and craft. Then play.

Rank #1:Andre 3000 and Rick Rubin In Conversation

59mins

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Rank #2:Tyler the Creator Talks Igor

51mins

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Rank #3:Questlove Part 1

53mins

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From Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam, and Justin Richmond. The musicians you love talk about their life, inspiration, and craft. Then play.

Rank #1:Andre 3000 and Rick Rubin In Conversation

59mins

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Rank #2:Tyler the Creator Talks Igor

51mins

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Rank #3:Questlove Part 1

53mins

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