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  • Welcome to Music City San Francisco: The Podcast

    Step into the pulse of San Francisco’s music scene with the Music City San Francisco Podcast, presented by Pantheon Media. Broadcasting from the heart of the city on the corner of Polk and Bush, this podcast captures the pulse of a city steeped in musical history and alive with a modern-day revolution. From the legendary Hyde Street Studios, where artists like Tupac Shakur and Green Day crafted their magic, to the electrifying stages of Music City SF, each episode delves into the artistry, stories, and innovations shaping the Bay Area’s vibrant culture. Explore themes of resilience and creativity as we spotlight local talent, industry pioneers, and the enduring legacy of San Francisco’s sound.

    Whether you’re revisiting the Summer of Love, tuning into contemporary music movements, or celebrating the transformative power of live performance, this podcast is your backstage pass to a world of melody, history, and inspiration. Featuring intimate interviews with musicians, producers, and visionaries, the Music City San Francisco Podcast delivers rich narratives and exclusive insights into the ever-evolving soundscape of the city by the bay. Tune in weekly for an immersive auditory experience that celebrates music’s power to unite, heal, and inspire.

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    5 min
  • John Mulaney

    John Mulaney joins us for a "wide-ranging conversation," including his first job answering phones in Doug's office, the reason behind his trademark suit, and his current fascination with the Van Halen brothers. We also talk ‘SNL’ and Stefon, fatherhood, and how former chaos in his life led to his brilliant new Netflix special, ‘John Mulaney: Baby J.’

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Eric André

    Eric André teaches us the art of pulling the perfect prank, the perils of doing his own stunts, and reveals the weirdest note he ever got from Adult Swim’s Standards and Practices department.

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    52 min
  • Trevor Noah

    We enjoy a Moment of Zen with Trevor Noah this week when he joins us to discuss his journey from Johannesburg to ‘The Daily Show,’ and his decision to ultimately leave the series.

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    1 hr 11 min
  • 'Top Chef''s Padma Lakshmi

    Padma Lakshmi stops by to see what's cooking on the podcast this week, talking 20 years of 'Top Chef,' her love of indigenous cuisine, and changing the world through food.

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    49 min
  • John Slattery from 'Mad Men'

    Pour yourself a martini, because ‘Mad Men’ star John Slattery is joining Jen and Doug to discuss the art of smoking fake cigarettes, how he almost played Don Draper instead of Roger Sterling, and the great chemistry he developed with co-star Jon Hamm.

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    50 min
  • Pauly Shore

    Hey buh-dee! Pauly "The Wiez" Shore joins Jen and Doug to talk ‘Totally Pauly,’ the pitfalls of quick success, and why watching his old movies makes him sad.

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    47 min
  • Pro Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho

    Jen and Doug climb into the podcast ring with eight-time professional wrestling champion Chris “The Ocho” Jericho, who discusses everything from the infamous Monday Night Wars between the WWF and WCW, to working with legend Vince McMahon, and what horror movie icon influenced his persona. This is one match you won’t want to miss.

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    1 hr
  • Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon

    Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon stops by to talk about the band's enormous success with music videos and MTV in the 80s. We also talk Live Aid, Dolly Parton, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and even squeeze in a quick Bono impersonation.

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    48 min
  • Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of 'Portlandia'

    When, exactly, did ‘Portlandia’ stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein meet? They discuss their lengthy friendship and creative partnership while stopping by the podcast to chat with Jen and Doug, including tidbits about their much-loved sketch comedy show, and, of course, the origins of “put a bird on it.”

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    51 min

About Basic!

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Before binging, there was cable. Welcome to Basic!, the official podcast bringing you the unofficial history of cable TV. Go behind the scenes of a glorious time in pop culture, when shows like MTV’s…

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