Charli XCX's Best Song Ever

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Charli XCX finds perfect tracks for life's ultimate playlist - whether you're going through a break up, or pulling up to the party, Charli and friends have the best song ever. A Radio 1 podcast.

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Charli XCX's Best Song Ever episodes:

05.30.2022
Edgar Wright
Charli is joined by British film director and self proclaimed music nerd, Edgar Wright to talk about the best songs ever.
05.23.2022
Caroline Polachek
Charli is joined by popstar Caroline Polachek to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss songwriting, nonsense lyrics and spill the tea on secretly living together in LA.
05.16.2022
Amelia Dimoldenberg
Charli's joined by Chicken Shop fan and dating guru Amelia Dimoldenberg to chat dating (obvs), Aitch, ruining Louis Theroux's life and more.
05.09.2022
Maya Hawke
Actor, singer and child of Hollywood royalty Maya Hawke joins Charli to chat why being dead makes you cool, spontaneous parties and of course, the best songs ever.
05.02.2022
Rostam Batmanglij
Rostam Batmanglij joins Charli to talk his best songs ever for the back of a cab, from childhood and for the happiest time in his life.
04.25.2022
Olly Alexander
Pop prince and acting sensation Olly Alexander joins Charli XCX to chat Bafta gossip, feeling nostalgic and why the (romantic) sequels are always the best.
04.18.2022
Fatboy Slim
Living legend Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim on the best song by him, the best song to play at a party and a funeral song SO important, it's actually written into his will...
04.11.2022
Jade Thirwall
Pop icon Jade Thirwall joins Charli XCX to talk UK vs US Girlbands, the best ever song by Little Mix, and why THAT corset Perry wore is actually iconic, thank you!
04.04.2022
Kim Petras
Kim Petras on the best song to shake your coconuts to, the happiest time of her life and a beautiful conversation about the late, very great icon, Sophie.
03.28.2022
Joy Crookes
Joy Crookes and Charli XCX on proudly owning your own identity, stanning over Kate Nash and songs for selling yoghurt...
03.22.2022
Grimmy
Charli XCX is joined by Grimmy to chat songs for designing spaces, Grace Jones being iconic at Wimbledon and Brooke Candy being a dad's favourite...
03.15.2022
Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers (and her pug) join Charli XCX to chat smashing up your guitar, the best way to troll on twitter and saying NO to hearing people's demos...
03.07.2022
Rachel Sennot
Comedian and actor Rachel Sennot joins Charli to talk about living in the moment, partying with Pete Davidson and why wedding songs are actually perfect for funerals.
02.28.2022
Shygirl
Shygirl joins Charli XCX for a deep and meaningful chat about changing the face of the modelling industry, how anyone can have B.D.E., Elizabeth Taylor and more...
02.21.2022
Max Minghella
Actor Max Minghella talks (a lot of) Taylor Swift, Meek Mill vs So Solid Crew and has an actual near death experience while talking about funeral songs...
02.14.2022
A.G. Cook
It's the turn of producer, musician, record label head and all round very busy man A.G Cook who chooses what may be Charli's favourite funeral song of the series...
02.07.2022
Rina Sawayama
Rina Sawayama and Charli on why all movie fight scenes should be soundtracked by girlbands, eating crisps on a night out and Shania twain being the queen of key changes...
01.31.2022
Dasha Nekrasova
Dasha Nekrasova swaps Red Scare for Best Song Ever as she joins Charli XCX to talk about the best songs to cry to, party to, and why Oasis are better than The Beatles...
01.24.2022
Troye Sivan
In our first episode of Series 2, besties Troye Sivan and Charli XCX talk songs fit for the Met Gala, Britney chills-inducing debut and just what "Bloom" really means.
12.27.2021
Rita Ora
Charli is joined by long-time friend and pop royalty, Rita Ora. They talk getting lost at Glastonbury, living life to the fullest and of course, the best songs ever.
12.20.2021
Mad Dog Jones
In this episode Charli is joined by visual artist Mad Dog Jones. They talk about his love for Tokyo, duets and (try to) get to the bottom of just what an NFT actually is...
12.13.2021
Gracie Abrams
This week, Charli is joined by Gracie Abrams for a deep and emotional chat featuring some Lil Nas X praise, a joint fascination with funerals and some music that opens the soul...
12.06.2021
Lukas Gage
Charli XCX is joined by the actor Lukas Gage; star of Euphoria, White Lotus and more to discuss his choices for the best songs ever...
11.29.2021
Jordan Firstman
Charli is joined by writer, comedian and internet sensation Jordan Firstman. The pair discuss Jordan's viral impressions, life as a gay man and why bowling is the worst sport ever.
11.22.2021
Tove Lo
Charli is joined by her friend, musician Tove Lo. Tove selects her best songs ever and the pair discuss partying together, stanning Sweden and how to actually pronounce Tove’s name
11.15.2021
Jack Antonoff
Super producer Jack Antonoff aka Bleachers joins Charli to chat Best Songs Ever. Jack discusses growing up in New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen and how he envisions Charli’s funeral.
11.08.2021
King Princess
Charli sits down with artist King Princess to talk about the best songs ever. They discuss making music, nude waxworks at funerals and why King Princess is the gay Madonna.
11.01.2021
Tommy Dorfman
Charli is joined by actress and model Tommy Dorfman. Charli quizzes Tommy on the best songs ever and the pair discuss film, fashion and falling in love.
10.25.2021
Dev Hynes
Charli is joined by artist and superstar producer Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange, to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss having two funerals, crying at football games and Dev’s iconic early days with his Nu-Rave-Metal band, Test Icicles.
10.18.2021
Caroline Polachek
Charli is joined by popstar Caroline Polachek to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss songwriting, nonsense lyrics and spill the tea on secretly living together in LA.
10.11.2021
Bowen Yang
Charli is joined by writer, comedian and star of Saturday Night Live, Bowen Yang to discuss the best songs ever. The pair discuss wardrobe malfunctions, ugly crying, and the misunderstood life and times of the iceberg that sank the titanic.
10.04.2021
Barbie Ferreira
Charli is joined by model, actress and star of the hit TV show Euphoria to discuss the best songs ever. They chat about being cool on the internet, lapdancing and Barbie's back up career as Lana Del Rey's publicist.
09.27.2021
Edgar Wright
Charli is joined by British film director and self proclaimed music nerd, Edgar Wright to talk about the best songs ever. The pair discuss Edgar's work as a director and the lead role music plays in his films Baby Driver,...
09.20.2021
Benito Skinner
Charli invites one of her dearest friends Benito Skinner to share his best songs ever. The pair discuss cheap wigs, moshing at funerals and the best song ever to play when you're posturing as a straight guy.
09.13.2021
beabadoobee
Charli is joined by one of her favourite current artists, beabadoobee to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss their shared love for Daniel Johnston, awkward photoshoots and the controversial life and times of the Crazy Frog.
09.06.2021
Ziwe
In her effort to create life's ultimate playlist, Charli calls upon writer, comedian and satirical pop star Ziwe to discuss the best songs ever. In this episode Charli and Ziwe discuss falling in love with yourself, being late to your...
08.30.2021
Mark Ronson
Charli enlists the help of superstar DJ and award winning producer Mark Ronson in her search for the best songs ever. In this episode Charli and Mark discuss wedding discos, autotune fails and the humiliation of being asked to leave...
08.23.2021
Addison Rae
Charli chats to her friend, TikTok sensation Addison Rae to discover the best songs ever to cry in the shower to, play at your funeral and drop at the peak of a party. They also discuss regrettable emo...
08.16.2021
Christine and the Queens
Welcome to the first ever episode of Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever. Charli chats to her friend, pop icon Christine and the Queens to discover the best song ever to walk through Paris in the rain to, fall in love...
08.05.2021
Welcome to Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever
Going through a break up, or pulling up to the party, Charli’s got the perfect track

What's Charli XCX's Best Song Ever about?

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Charli XCX's Best Song Ever episodes:

Edgar Wright

Caroline Polachek

Amelia Dimoldenberg

Maya Hawke

Rostam Batmanglij

Olly Alexander

Fatboy Slim

Jade Thirwall

Kim Petras

Joy Crookes

Grimmy

Phoebe Bridgers

Rachel Sennot

Shygirl

Max Minghella

A.G. Cook

Rina Sawayama

Dasha Nekrasova

Troye Sivan

Rita Ora

Mad Dog Jones

Gracie Abrams

Lukas Gage

Jordan Firstman

Tove Lo

Jack Antonoff

King Princess

Tommy Dorfman

Dev Hynes

Caroline Polachek

Bowen Yang

Barbie Ferreira

Edgar Wright

Benito Skinner

beabadoobee

Ziwe

Mark Ronson

Addison Rae

Christine and the Queens

Welcome to Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever

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