The Track Star Podcast

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The Track Star Podcast episodes

July 13 Testing Jack Johnson's Music Knowledge
Jack Johnson joins Track Star* today to listen to a few songs and chat about the impact they had on his life, personally and professionally, and how those songs and artists continue to inform the work he does today.
In this episode, Jack Johnson gets into the role music played in his childhood, his falling in love, and his life as a surfer, a filmmaker, and finally a musician. Exploring the power of music to make us laugh and cry, and to transport us to different times and places, Johnson emphasizes, above all else, the importance of love and hope in his music and in his life.
Jack teaches us, ultimately, that music exists so that we might meet each other, share experiences, and learn to understand and love each other in new ways.

This Episode's Track List:
If 6 Was 9 - Jimi Hendrix
Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
These Arms of Mine - Otis Redding
Bad Mouth - Fugazi
Box Full of Letters - Wilco
All The Time - Bahamas
Night Nurse - Gregory Isaacs
Driftless - Greg Brown
11 min
July 08 The Perfect Song Challenge ft. Este Haim
Today on the Track Star Podcast, Este Haim joins Jack to talk about a few perfect songs. Este and Jack each brought 3 (ish) songs to the table to discuss what makes them perfect, the influences they have had, and the personal significances they carry.
Taking us on a journey through time and genre, Este and Jack cover everything from transcendental meditation to Britney Spears’ Pop perfection. As Este walks us through a few of her perfect songs, she reveals the songs, artists, and moments that inspired her to make music, and how her family supported and encouraged that dream.
In this episode, Este and Jack teach us the importance of appreciating life and the people around us as they share some of the songs they consider to be perfect.
This Episode’s Tracklist:
Intro
Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club
Serpentine Fire - Earth, Wind & Fire
…Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Oops!... I Did It Again - Britney Spears
Toxic - Britney Spears
When Doves Cry - Prince
Little Red Corvette - Prince
The Love I Lost (ft. Teddy Pendergrass) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Nick of Time - Bonnie Raitt
Have A Heart - Bonnie Raitt
Not The Only One - Bonnie Raitt
46 min
July 03 Testing Johnny Knoxville's Music Knowledge
Johnny Knoxville, the acclaimed stuntman, actor, comedian, and producer known best for his role as co-creator and star of Jackass, joins us today to listen to a few songs and share stories of how the show came to be and what it means to him.
Covering a few classic Outlaw Country songs as well as some iconic Jackass songs, Johnny explains the influence of music on him personally, as well as the role it played in the development and creation of the show.
In today’s episode, Johnny reflects on the time he spent working on Jackass, discussing the people who made it special and how he feels now that it has ended.
This Episode's Track List:
Shine A Light - The Rolling Stones
Corona - Minutemen
Me and Paul - Willie Nelson
If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough - Roger Alan Wade
Banana In Your Fruit Basket - Bo Carter
The Pill - Loretta Lynn
Mystifies Me - Ron Wood
Motherf***er Got F*cked Up - Folk Uke
96 Quite Bitter Beings - CKY
My Cricket - Leon Russell
11 min
July 01 Jeff Ament Unpacks The Artists that Influenced Pearl Jam
Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by legendary Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament to discuss his life and work, and the wide variety of music that inspired it.
In this episode, Jeff and Jack have a conversation about music, community, and the glue that binds us together as they talk about the moments and memories that made Jeff Ament.
Covering everything from his early childhood in rural Montana to his youth in Seattle to his time with Pearl Jam and beyond, Jeff shows us how building community and encouraging positive human interaction can change lives.

This Episode's Track List:
Stir It Up (Jamaican Version) - Bob Marley & The Wailers
The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin
The Magnificent Seven - The Clash
Never Fight a Man with a Perm - IDLES
Could You Be The One? - Hüsker Dü
Poptones - Public Image Ltd.
Roundabout - Yes
Glue - SS Decontrol
Sludgefest - Dinosaur Jr.
Rain - The Beatles
Protest and Survival - Discharge
21 min
June 29 Testing John Leguizamo's Latin Music Knowledge
This week on Track Star* Jack is joined by comedian, actor, and producer, John Leguizamo to cover some iconic Latin artists and discuss how Latin music speaks for and resonates with populations around the world.
Along the way, John and Jack consider how Bad Bunny became the #1 artist in the world, how salsa in the 70s created a space for Latin people in New York, and the cultural significance of the breakthrough by Latin artists in the past few years.
John takes us on a brief and powerful journey through a slice of the history of Latin music, with many dance breaks to accompany.
This Episode's Track List:
EoO - Bad Bunny
La Freak - Paloma Mami & Rauw Alejandro
The Message - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
El Cantante - Héctor Lavoe
Despídase bien - Carin León
Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine) - James Brown
7 min
June 24 Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices
Finneas O’Connell joins The Track Star Podcast to explore some of the most fascinating and unconventional production choices behind iconic songs and compositions.
Armed with five song picks each, Finneas and Jack take turns sharing tracks that span everything from film scores to classic records. Along the way, they break down the creative techniques that make each piece unique, uncovering what it really takes to push boundaries and create something unforgettable.
From the role inspiration plays in shaping a song to the ways production itself can become a form of storytelling, Finneas offers a rare look inside the creative process. Together, they examine how bold decisions, unexpected sounds, and meticulous details can transform a great idea into a lasting piece of music.

This Episode’s Tracklist:
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Money - Pink Floyd
06:28 - Ms. Jackson - Outkast
09:02 - Nikes - Frank Ocean
12:25 - Aloha! (Main Title Theme) - Cristobal Tapia De Veer
14:35 - Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
16:52 - Blue Jay Way - The Beatles
19:53 - L’AMOUR DE MA VIE - Billie Eilish
24:14 - O Green World - Gorillaz
28:30 - Supermarine - Hans Zimmer
34:29 - The Mandalorian - Ludwig Göransson
39:38 - Vicious Thoughts - Finneas O’Connell

46 min
June 22 Testing Glen Hansard’s Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by Glen Hansard, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, musician, and actor known for his work as a founding member of the band the Frames, as well as his prolific solo musical and acting careers.
In this episode, we take a musical journey through his multi-dimensional career, discussing the songs that defined his artistic development from busking on the streets of Dublin to starring in an award-winning movie to working with artists like Eddie Vedder and Bob Dylan.
Glen and Jack discuss good people and good music, and the power they have to change lives.
This Episode's Tracklist:
Jokerman - Bob Dylan
Down Payment Blues - AC/DC
Rise - Eddie Vedder
Same Old Blues - Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
The Makings of You - Curtis Mayfield
Disconnection Notice - Sonic Youth
Thru and Thru - The Rolling Stones
11 min
June 17 A U.S. Senator Stops by Track Star HQ to Talk Music
Today on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy for a conversation about everything from touching grass to the pursuit of happiness, discussing how community engagement and human connection have the power to uplift and heal.
With a carefully curated playlist, Jack walks Senator Murphy through different times and different lives, and facilitates a conversation about how consumerism and globalization have contributed to a cultural disconnect.
Today’s episode shows how music can lead to important discussions, as Senator Murphy explains how genuine connection is the most important thing in society today.
This Episode’s Tracklist:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Your Body Is a Wonderland - John Mayer
06:27 - End of the Road - Boyz II Men
11:01 - Rich Men North of Richmond - Oliver Anthony
16:18 - The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby and the Range
25:16 - Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
34:36 - Could It Be Another Change - The Samples
34:56 - Carry On - The Samples
38 min
June 15 Questlove Teaches Us How to Listen to Earth, Wind & Fire
This week on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by six-time Grammy-winning drummer and record producer Questlove. The genre-defining drummer and co-founder and co-frontman of The Roots as well as an acclaimed director and filmmaker, is the director and producer of the new documentary: Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World).
In this episode, Jack and Questlove dive into the songs that have deeply influenced Questlove’s musical upbringing and modern-day career. He reflects on his journey and discusses his lifelong connection to Earth, Wind & Fire and the documentary.
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This Episode’s Track List:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - September - Earth, Wind & Fire
8:06 - That’s The Way of The World - Earth, Wind & Fire
18:46 - Wade In The Water - Ramsey Lewis
21:15 - Smokestack Lightning - Howlin’ Wolf
27:10 - Spinning Wheel - Blood, Sweat & Tears
32:14 - Kalimba Story - Earth, Wind & Fire
37:38 - Can You Get To That - Funkadelic
42:17 - Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire
48:54 - Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire
49:06 - Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire
57 min
June 10 Andrew Watt Teaches Us How to Produce a Hit Song
This week on the Track Star Podcast, we’re joined by Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and musician Andrew Watt, one of the defining hitmakers in modern music. From pop stars to rock legends, Andrew has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world, including Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga.
In this episode, Jack plays through a list of songs Andrew has helped create, many of which became chart-topping hits. Andrew reflects on his journey from producing pop records to collaborating with some of rock music’s most iconic artists, and shares his philosophy on creating the right environment for artists to do their best work.
From building trust in the studio to understanding what truly makes a great record, this conversation offers a rare look into the mindset and process behind some of today’s biggest songs.
This Episode’s Tracklist:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Rough And Twisted - Rolling Stones
6:22 - Señorita - Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes
10:08 - Gabriela - KATSEYE
14:05 - Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
16:48 - Days We Left Behind - Paul McCartney
22:06 - Peaches - Justin Bieber (ft. Daniel Caesar, GIVEON)
26:10 - Take What You Want - Post Malone (ft. Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott)
31:01 - RUNWAY - Lady Gaga, Doechii
37 min

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