Steve Squyres

Tom talks with the truly amazing astronomer and planetary scientist Steve Squyres. Steve shares in his story about how he became an astronomer, talks about the Mars Exploration Rover Mission and much much more.

Tom talks with the truly amazing astronomer and planetary scientist Steve Squyres. Steve shares in his story about how he became an astronomer, talks about the Mars Exploration Rover Mission and much much more.

Jeff Hamilton

Tom talks with the brilliant drummer Jeff Hamilton. The two discuss how Jeff got started in jazz and then reminisce about the lessons, good times and experiences working and knowing many of the music’s greatest legends including Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Buddy Rich and many many more!

Tom talks with the brilliant drummer Jeff Hamilton. The two discuss how Jeff got started in jazz and then reminisce about the lessons, good times and experiences working and knowing many of the music’s greatest legends including Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Buddy Rich and many many more!

Doc Severinsen

Tom visits with legendary trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen. The two friends talk about Doc’s beginnings on trumpet, early influences, leading the Tonight Show Band with Johnny Carson, and recording the album “Brand New Thing” that Tom produced with Doc.

Tom visits with legendary trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen. The two friends talk about Doc’s beginnings on trumpet, early influences, leading the Tonight Show Band with Johnny Carson, and recording the album “Brand New Thing” that Tom produced with Doc.

Donald Fagen

Tom catches up with Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen. The two talk about early jazz influences, Walter Becker, Bard College, the origin of Steely Dan, The Nightfly, meeting and working on classic albums Aja and Gaucho and a whole lot more.

Tom catches up with Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen. The two talk about early jazz influences, Walter Becker, Bard College, the origin of Steely Dan, The Nightfly, meeting and working on classic albums Aja and Gaucho and a whole lot more.

Vince Gill

Tom visits with the hugely talented and versatile musician Vince Gill. Vince shares his story of becoming a musician, playing loud guitar and finding himself on stage with the Eagles and much more.

Tom visits with the hugely talented and versatile musician Vince Gill. Vince shares his story of becoming a musician, playing loud guitar and finding himself on stage with the Eagles and much more.

Rick Beato

Tom sits down with musician, producer and YouTube sensation Rick Beato.  The two discuss Rick's musical upbringing, his life as a musician, and the evolution of his wildly popular YouTube channel.

Tom sits down with musician, producer and YouTube sensation Rick Beato.  The two discuss Rick's musical upbringing, his life as a musician, and the evolution of his wildly popular YouTube channel.

Christian McBride

Tom and Grammy Award winning multi-talented bassist Christian McBride have a spirited conversation about growing up with music in the air, influences, mentors, brushes with greatest and a lot more.

Tom and Grammy Award winning multi-talented bassist Christian McBride have a spirited conversation about growing up with music in the air, influences, mentors, brushes with greatest and a lot more.

Tom visits with actor, producer, director James Widdoes. James is best known for playing Robert Hoover in the movie Animal House but is also a successful producer and director working on many television series such as Boston Common, Reba, The King of Queens, Two and a Half Men and Mom.

Tom visits with actor, producer, director James Widdoes. James is best known for playing Robert Hoover in the movie Animal House but is also a successful producer and director working on many television series such as Boston Common, Reba, The King of Queens, Two and a Half Men and Mom.

James Widdoes

Ed Begley Jr

Tom catches up with his old high school buddy and partner in fun Ed Begley Jr. The two converse about their mutual friend John Belushi, growing up in Hollywood and the elimination of fossil fuels.

Tom catches up with his old high school buddy and partner in fun Ed Begley Jr. The two converse about their mutual friend John Belushi, growing up in Hollywood and the elimination of fossil fuels.

Ed Begley Jr.

Patti Austin

Kurt Elling

Vocalists Patti Austin and Kurt Elling are not only two of the most talented artists who sing extremely well but they are also two of the wildest characters you will ever meet. On this podcast, they join Tom in a stimulating conversation that covers each artist’s background, influences, approaches to their work and share a few stories.

Vocalists Patti Austin and Kurt Elling are not only two of the most talented artists who sing extremely well but they are also two of the wildest characters you will ever meet. On this podcast, they join Tom in a stimulating conversation that covers each artist’s background, influences, approaches to their work and share a few stories.

Patti Austin and Kurt Elling

Tom Scott’s Podcast Express spotlights many of the people the legendary saxophonist and composer has known in the course of his 50-year career in entertainment. Tom visits with master musicians, actors, writers, filmmakers, members of the media and politicos as they talk about their struggles and triumphs. They'll be some laughs, too.

Tom sits down with talented bluesman, guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, actor and 5-time Grammy winner Keb' Mo'.  Keb' shares his inspiring story from his beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to working his way into the famed A&amp;M Studios to finding the blues to making it and beyond.

Tom sits down with talented bluesman, guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, actor and 5-time Grammy winner Keb' Mo'.  Keb' shares his inspiring story from his beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to working his way into the famed A&amp;M Studios to finding the blues to making it and beyond.

Keb' Mo'

Chris Matthews

Several years ago, I had the privilege of witnessing Chris Matthews prepare for his popular Hardball show on MSNBC. I never forgot the intense energy that was apparent in the studio as he and his staff prepared for the show. In a way, Chris and his staff reminded me of playing jazz in the moment. Recently, I had a chance to talk with Chris about a variety of topics ranging from his beginnings, the Peace Corps, writing, hosting Hardball and much more. His latest book “This Country: My Life in Politics and History” is a fantastic read and I highly recommend it. It’s Hardball on the Podcast Express ...well, sort of!

Several years ago, I had the privilege of witnessing Chris Matthews prepare for his popular Hardball show on MSNBC. I never forgot the intense energy that was apparent in the studio as he and his staff prepared for the show. In a way, Chris and his staff reminded me of playing jazz in the moment. Recently, I had a chance to talk with Chris about a variety of topics ranging from his beginnings, the Peace Corps, writing, hosting Hardball and much more. His latest book “This Country: My Life in Politics and History” is a fantastic read and I highly recommend it. It’s Hardball on the Podcast Express ...well, sort of!

Paul Williams

Tom’s friendship with songwriting legend and actor Paul Williams dates back to 1971. On this Podcast Express episode, the two old friends talk about memorable times and tie it all into the present. There is no shortage of music legend discussed here.

Tom’s friendship with songwriting legend and actor Paul Williams dates back to 1971. On this Podcast Express episode, the two old friends talk about memorable times and tie it all into the present. There is no shortage of music legend discussed here.

Grace Kelly

Gerald Albright

Dave Koz

After playing the saxophone for over 50 years, Tom wanted to dedicate an episode to discuss the sax with a few of his colleagues who have mastered the instrument but have also built careers entertaining audiences with their playing. Dave Koz, Grace Kelly and Gerald Albright sit down with Tom on a special Podcast Express roundtable.

After playing the saxophone for over 50 years, Tom wanted to dedicate an episode to discuss the sax with a few of his colleagues who have mastered the instrument but have also built careers entertaining audiences with their playing. Dave Koz, Grace Kelly and Gerald Albright sit down with Tom on a special Podcast Express roundtable.

Saxsession (with Dave Koz, Grace Kelly, Gerald Albright)

Lou Adler

On this episode of the Podcast Express, Tom visits with entertainment icon Lou Adler. From Sam Cooke to Carole King to the Rocky Horror Picture Show to Up In Smoke to the Monterey Pop Festival, Tom and Lou discuss these legendary topics and much much more. This episode is simply historic.

On this episode of the Podcast Express, Tom visits with entertainment icon Lou Adler. From Sam Cooke to Carole King to the Rocky Horror Picture Show to Up In Smoke to the Monterey Pop Festival, Tom and Lou discuss these legendary topics and much much more. This episode is simply historic.

Dave Grusin

Tom and his longtime friend Dave Grusin sit down and discuss the remarkable (and historic) career of the composer, arranger, producer, pianist and co-founder of GRP Records. From Dave’s early career with Andy Williams to scoring “The Graduate” and "Heaven Can Wait" to building a hugely successful record label to being the subject of a documentary and more.

Tom and his longtime friend Dave Grusin sit down and discuss the remarkable (and historic) career of the composer, arranger, producer, pianist and co-founder of GRP Records. From Dave’s early career with Andy Williams to scoring “The Graduate” and "Heaven Can Wait" to building a hugely successful record label to being the subject of a documentary and more.

Drummer, singer, songwriter, author, humanitarian, and icon Sheila E. joins Tom on the Podcast Express. Topics explored range from growing up in a musical family in the Bay Area to Sammy Davis Jr. to Marvin Gaye to Prince to songwriting and much more.

Drummer, singer, songwriter, author, humanitarian, and icon Sheila E. joins Tom on the Podcast Express. Topics explored range from growing up in a musical family in the Bay Area to Sammy Davis Jr. to Marvin Gaye to Prince to songwriting and much more.

Sheila E.

Michael Steele

Tom sits down with political commentator, former RNC Chairperson and former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Michael Steele. The two discuss a wide range of topics including Michael’s upbringing, stint as a DJ, musical theater, the band Yes, joining the seminary, and winding up in politics.

Tom sits down with political commentator, former RNC Chairperson and former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Michael Steele. The two discuss a wide range of topics including Michael’s upbringing, stint as a DJ, musical theater, the band Yes, joining the seminary, and winding up in politics.

Nate Smith

Steve Gadd

Peter Erskine

Tom sits down with three amazing drummers: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd and Nate Smith. The trio discuss their personal stories into music, playing the instrument, share in career highlights and a few stories along the way. The result is an action packed Podcast Express episode not to be missed.

Tom sits down with three amazing drummers: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd and Nate Smith. The trio discuss their personal stories into music, playing the instrument, share in career highlights and a few stories along the way. The result is an action packed Podcast Express episode not to be missed.

Drummers Roundtable: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd, Nate Smith

Malcolm McDowell

Celebrated actor Malcolm McDowell joins Tom on the Podcast Express. The two friends discuss Malcolm’s brilliant career with an emphasis on wonderful accounts with legends Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud and Stanley Kubrick. Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione and the film "Caligula" hysterically find their  way into the conversation and much more.

Celebrated actor Malcolm McDowell joins Tom on the Podcast Express. The two friends discuss Malcolm’s brilliant career with an emphasis on wonderful accounts with legends Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud and Stanley Kubrick. Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione and the film "Caligula" hysterically find their  way into the conversation and much more.

Tom Scott's Podcast Express

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