The Track Star Podcast

Testing Daddy Yankee's Music Knowledge

Daddy Yankee joins Jack on Track Star to talk about his life in music and the career that helped bring reggaeton to a global audience. From his early days in Puerto Rico

Listening to Ella Fitzgerald with those Who Played Alongside Her

Jack is joined by John Clayton, Ekep Nkwelle, and Janis Siegel for a special episode of the Track Star Podcast exploring the history of women in jazz and celebrating the

Testing Elvis Costello's Music Knowledge

Elvis Costello and Jack hit the street to put his music knowledge to the test on today's episode of Track Star. From the early rock and roll of Little Richard to the coun

Testing Tom Morello's Music Knowledge

Tom Morello joins Jack on Track Star for a conversation about his life in music, the artists who shaped his sound, and the power of music to inspire change. Best known a

Jon Batiste Returns for a Deep Dive on Jazz Legends

Jon Batiste is back on the Track Star Podcast, this time joining Jack in the "band room" to pick up right where they left off. They dive deeper into the importance of m

Testing LL Cool J's Music Knowledge

LL Cool J joins Jack on Track Star to talk about the music he loves and the artists who helped shape his sound. Having made his own mark on hip-hop, LL revisits some clas

Is Gen Z the Best Music Generation?

Ahead of Breakaway Carolina, Jack sits down with Sean and Alex, two local Gen Z music fans, at Applebee’s in Charlotte for a special episode of the Track Star Podcast, ma

Testing Daniel Kaluuya's Music Knowledge

Daniel Kaluuya joins Jack on Track Star to put his music knowledge to the test, with a playlist spanning American hip-hop, soul, UK garage, grime, and rap. From Jay-Z, La

Why Paul Simon’s “Graceland” Made Music History

Music historian Ashley Kahn and bassist Bakithi Kumalo join Jack on the Track Star Podcast to explore the music, people, and stories behind Paul Simon’s Graceland. Drawin

Testing Elvis Costello's Music Knowledge

Elvis Costello joins Jack on the Track Star Podcast to explore the music that has stayed with him throughout his life. From the sharp pop instincts of Nick Lowe and the b

Sheryl Crow Teaches Us About Her Top Music Influences

On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we are honored to be joined by a once-in-a-generation, 9-time Grammy-winning artist, singer, and performer. Jack is joined b

Testing Queen Latifah's Music Knowledge

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing the legendary ‘90s rapper/singer Queen Latifah on some hip hop and soul tracks. As a New Jersey native, Queen Latifah has plenty of

Grandmaster Flash Explains How Rap First Started

On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we are joined by a guest who pioneered Hip-Hop and DJing as the lead of the legendary group Grandmaster Flash and the Furiou

Ravi Coltrane Teaches Us How to Listen to his Father’s Catalog

This week on the Track Star* Jack is joined by Ravi Coltrane, Grammy nominated saxophonist, bandleader and composer, as well as the son of the legendary John Coltrane and

Testing this Legendary Punk Journalist’s Music Knowledge

On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we are joined by a guest who, in his new book, Resident Punk, shares memories from living with some of punk’s most recogniza

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Go Head-to-Head | Track Star Versus

Today on Track Star Versus*, Apple TV's MAYDAY stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh go head-to-head in a battle of music knowledge. The pair test their expertise acros

Testing Juanes' Music Knowledge

Today on Track Star*, Jack chats with legendary Colombian musician and singer-songwriter Juanes. Juanes shows us how his music taste grew alongside him, from Latin folk i

Testing Andrew Garfield's Music Knowledge

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield on funk, soul as well as some vocal jazz. In this episode, Andrew shares how different styles

Testing an NYC Librarian's Music Knowledge

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing a local librarian from the NY Public Library, Dan, and his encyclopedic knowledge of 70s/80s rock. While regaling us with fascinatin

Testing Dakota Fanning's Music Knowledge

Today on Track Star*, we’re putting Emmy-nominated actress Dakota Fanning’s music knowledge to the test with a mix of Southern classics, childhood favorites, and songs th