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Today: #169 in Music on our combined chart.

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Episode releases
#97#120#144#167#190Chart rankOct 15Oct 18Oct 21Oct 24Oct 27#169Episode released Oct 18: The Making of Madonna's 'Confessions II — with Producer Stuart Price
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Oct 27#169#145—
Oct 26#180#156—
Oct 25—#194—
Oct 24—#187—
Oct 23—#182—
Oct 22#174#151—
Oct 21#123#107#81
Oct 20#107#84#79
Oct 19#108#83—
Oct 15#179#156—
Oct 14#168#141—

Latest episodes

  • The Making of Madonna's 'Confessions II — with Producer Stuart Price

    October 18, 2026 · 52 min

    We go deep inside the making of one of the year's best album's, Madonna's Confessions II, with producer Stuart Price joining Brian Hiatt for the discussion. They also talk about Price's live work with Madonna, the history of their…

  • Elvis Costello on the Birth of 'My Aim Is True'

    October 4, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    Elvis Costello's fantastic new box set, My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition), is out now. The rock legend joins Brian Hiatt to reveal the untold stories behind his 1977 debut, from writing "Red Shoes" on a train to his mother's house…

  • Jeff Ament on Pearl Jam's Early Days — and Picking the Band's New Drummer

    September 27, 2026 · 56 min

    With his new photo book, Since Forever, out now, Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament tells the stories behind his shots of the band's early years, from capturing Eddie Vedder in the vocal booth during the recording ofTen to finding the sheep on…

  • Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young: Daniel Lanois Looks Back at His Life in Music

    July 26, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

    With his new album, Belladonna Nocturne, out now, legendary producer Daniel Lanois looks back at his entire career. He reflects on his work with Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, D'Angelo, and more in an in-depth interview with…

  • Weezer on Their New Album, Viral Success of 'Go Away' and Much More

    June 27, 2026 · 43 min

    Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson of Weezer join host Brian Hiatt for an-depth conversation on Aug. 21's The Gold Album and much more — from the newfound success of "Go Away" (featuring Bethany Cosentino) to their plans (or lack thereof) for…

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  • The Rise of Geese — and the Return of Real Rock Bands

    March 6, 2026 · 47 min

    For the first time in years, there's a young rock band people just can't stop talking about. We discuss the rise of the Brooklyn quartet, their whole catalog so far, and much more, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the…

  • Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Tell All

    February 25, 2026 · 55 min

    Primus' Les Claypool and Sean Lennon go deep on The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, the just-announced new album from their supergroup, The Lennon Claypool Delirium. They also talk about Rush, how they recruited Willow for…

  • How Harry Styles Created a New Kind of Pop Star

    February 22, 2026 · 57 min

    Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt break down Harry Styles' long-awaited new single "Aperture," trace the career arc that made him pop's most unpredictable star, and look ahead to Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally. Learn more about…

  • Wait, Why Was Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance So Controversial?

    February 10, 2026 · 40 min

    We discuss Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, look back at his career path, and try to figure out how such a nice guy sparked so much controversy with an uplifting halftime show. Julyssa Lopez joins host Brian Hiatt for the…

  • Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of the 2026 Grammys with Exec Producer Ben Winston

    February 2, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    We go deep into the making of the show's superstar performances, chaotic moments, and more, with Grammys executive producer Ben Winston joining Rolling Stone Music Now host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  • Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets of Minneapolis' — and the Long History of Instant Protest Songs

    February 1, 2026 · 55 min

    We look at Bruce Springsteen's rapid response to deaths at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota — and the long history of other fast-turnaround protest songs, from Woody Guthrie to Nina Simone to Lil Baby. Andy Greene joins host Brian…

  • The Life and Music of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir

    January 25, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    We look back at the late Bob Weir's journey, from the formation of the Grateful Dead to his years with Dead and Company. Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about what it was like to play with Weir, and Angie…

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Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.