Best Carrie Brownstein Podcasts (2024)

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Carrie Brownstein: Seattle, Nirvana and self-discovery 1:12:32

3M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

On the last episode of this season, we're joined by Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein who transports us to '90s Seattle and what it was like to come of age during the height of grunge. We also dig into the lasting impact of George Michael, and pop into the photobooth for a lesson in getting to know yourself. Enjoy, and we'll see you in September f…

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Graham Coxon: Early Blur, Colchester and Squats 47:04

3M ago47:04

47:04

This week on the podcast, we're joined by a true music legend - the one and only Graham Coxon. As well as digging back into some early Blur memories, we take a trip to the tribal pubs of '80s Colchester, learn about Graham's squatting days and discover why his life is like a marble maze. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Metronomy's Joe Mount: Skate parks, haircuts and the seaside 55:52

3M ago55:52

55:52

In the new episode of the podcast, we're joined by Metronomy main man Joe Mount as he takes us back to his skateboarding, Minidisc-loving youth growing up near the sea but not quite. What is 'cool'? Let's find out! Also contains a surefire tip to ruin your hair for the foreseeable future. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno: Fashion, football and owning your outsiderness 59:54

4M ago59:54

59:54

In this week's episode of the podcast, Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno joins us for a hilarious deep dive into his upbringing, featuring just as many adventures and probably slightly more TK Maxx than you might expect. We go back to the early, wildcard days of the band; dig into the legacy of his Italian roots, and find out exactly why he's the Jesus of …

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Kate Nash: Myspace, Buzzcocks and teen fame 1:12:50

4M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

This week on the podcast, we turn the clock back to the mid '00s and dig into the coming-of-age years of Kate Nash - one of Myspace's first true self-made stars. As well as a dive back into that whirlwind, Kate also serves up some choices stories of the scrappy Nash sisterhood, her beloved childhood thimble collection (naturally), and why, when it …

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Bill Ryder-Jones: Grief, The Coral and the Wirral 48:37

4M ago48:37

48:37

In this week's episode, indie hero Bill Ryder-Jones joins us for a very raw, personal chat about his childhood and what it is to grow up alongside an event of devastating trauma. He talks about losing his older brother Daniel, who fell off a cliff on a family holiday when Bill was seven, and the salvation of joining The Coral as a teenager, alongsi…

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Lauren Mayberry: All Saints, Bebo and going out tops 54:05

5M ago54:05

54:05

On the newest episode of the podcast CHVRCHES frontwoman and newly solo-in-her-own-right star Lauren Mayberry takes us on a timewarp back to the '00s, where Top Eights were the peak priority, indie still dominated the charts and you lycra tops and combats were the height of cool. Prepare for the some serious core memories to be unlocked. Enjoy! Hos…

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Bob Vylan - MCing, motorbikes and making moves 48:43

5M ago48:43

48:43

In the newest episode of Before They Knew Better, DIY cover star Bobby Vylan of vital punk duo Bob Vylan joins us to reminisce on his first gig as a 12 year old MC, alongside tales of an early, curiosity-piquing trip to Chicago and his appropriately DIY roots selling homemade CDs with his garage crew on the streets of Ipswich. Like Bobby himself, i…

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Cat Burns - Ed Sheeran, Sisterhood and Neurodiversity 43:54

5M ago43:54

43:54

In this week's episode of the podcast, we're joined by thrice BRIT Award-nominated Cat Burns ahead of her fittingly-titled debut album 'Early Twenties'. Digging back a little further than that, Cat spoke to us about her time at the BRIT school, sibling dynamics and the challenges of entering the pop world with an autism diagnosis. Enjoy! DIY magazi…

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The Cribs' Gary and Ryan Jarman: Freddie Mercury, five finger discounts and being a twin 1:20:54

5M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

It’s an episode of firsts for Before They Knew Better today: not only is today’s episode the first time we’ve invited two guests into BTKW HQ, but it’s also our first time grilling siblings! And they’re iconic ones at that; this week, we reminisce with The Cribs’ Gary and Ryan Jarman, as they look back to growing up in Wakefield in the early 90s an…

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Everything Everything's Jonathan Higgs - Movies, Munitions and Mountainhead 1:16:28

5M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

For the latest episode in Before They Knew Better’s new season, we’re offering up something a little bit different: our first ever live podcast! Recorded at The Social in London as part of the venue's year of 25th birthday celebrations, we sat down with Everything Everything frontman Jonathan Higgs to delve into his brilliantly bonkers childhood, i…

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CMAT - Blogs, Brits and Bombay Bicycle Club 1:00:18

6M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Welcome back to the second season of Before They Knew Better, and we're kicking off round two with World Famous Irish Pop Star (her words, which we fully endorse)... CMAT! As anyone aware of CMAT will know, she's about the best value conversation in the modern music game, and this chat was no different. We cover her teenage stint creating Paul McCa…

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Yard Act's James Smith: Man United, The Muppets and Gorillaz 1:03:26

8M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

On the first episode of 2024 and the final instalment of Before They Knew Better's first season, Yard Act's James Smith joins us for a trip down memory lane featuring peak era Beckham, cartoon worship and an unfortunate incident that got him banned from GCSE art class. They might be asking 'Where's My Utopia?' on forthcoming Album Two, but maybe th…

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The Vaccines' Justin Young: Pop-Punk, Skateboarding and Animal Rights Marches 37:01

9M ago37:01

37:01

On the last Before They Knew Better of the year, Justin Young gives us window into his musical youth. Spoiler alert: it's not what you might expect from The Vaccines! From his formative pop-punk phase through the many and various listening stages that shaped him, it's a window back to a sweatband-wearing, Power Violence-playing kid from The New For…

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Remi Wolf - Junior Olympics, Paramore and Volcom 49:13

9M ago49:13

49:13

This week on Before They Knew Better, technicolour alt-pop star Remi Wolf joins us for a ride through easily the most eventful childhood we've had on the series so far. What were you doing with your life when you were 13? Watching The Simpsons, avoiding your homework? Well Remi was hurtling down a mountain, competing in the Junior Olympics before s…

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The Hives' Howlin' Pelle Almqvist - Police, Punk Rock and Arctic Monkeys 40:03

10M ago40:03

40:03

Tick tick... boom! On this week's episode of the podcast, we're joined by bona fide rock'n'roll royalty in the sharp-suited shape of The Hives' frontman Howlin' Pelle Almqvist! Fresh from a massive year releasing their first album in a decade, 'The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons', and supporting a little band called Arctic Monkeys around the stadiums o…

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James Acaster - Britpop, Mixtapes and Carmen Miranda 48:09

10M ago48:09

48:09

In this week's episode, the podcast king himself James Acaster joins us to chat all things youth and young manhood. Wondering why he's dressed up as Carmen Miranda in the pic? All will be revealed, alongside some top drawer tales of terrible mixtape-making and his first forays onto the stage. Enjoy! DIY magazine is UK-based music platform celebrati…

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mxmtoon - Bill Nye, Oasis and Billie Joe Armstrong 52:20

10M ago52:20

52:20

On the latest episode of Before They Knew Better, we're joined by almost certainly the coolest ukulele-toter in alternative pop, mxmtoon! From her first ever school performances as part of the innovatively-titled Lunchtime Rock Band A (playing in front of Actual Billie Joe Armstrong!!!) to starring on a poster with Bill Nye The Science Guy and tryi…

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Killer Mike - Toy Cars, Community Groups and Grandma Bettie Clonts 42:11

10M ago42:11

42:11

In this week’s episode of Before They Knew Better, the one and only Killer Mike joins us fresh from receiving a whopping three GRAMMY nominations to reminisce on his childhood in Atlanta, before become a bona fide rap legend. From his first teenage community activism groups, to his lifelong love of muscle cars, via some choice cartoon recommendatio…

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Felix White (86TVs / The Maccabees) - Liam Gallagher, CD Walkmans and ‘Scar Tissue’ 44:26

11M ago44:26

44:26

On the latest episode of Before They Knew Better, we speak to multi-hyphenate musician/ podcaster/ all round good egg Felix White (86TVs, The Maccabees, Tailenders) about his music obsessive youth, from fanboying over Liam Gallagher on a Eurostar to his Chili Peppers one-song mixtape. There’s also some very wholesome stories about growing up and go…

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Mae Muller - Twilight, Camden and Florence + The Machine 43:16

11M ago43:16

43:16

This week on Before They Knew Better, pop ledge (and this year's UK Eurovision entrant) Mae Muller gives us a glimpse back to her early years storming around Camden, chopping off her own hair and generally being a fearless young thing. From boy-crazy diaries to getting hammered on Hampstead Heath and writing songs about werewolves, her teenage year…

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Bastille's Dan Smith - Scream 3, Glastonbury and Mr Blobby 39:05

11M ago39:05

39:05

On the newest episode of Before They Knew Better, we sit down with chart-topping frontman Dan Smith of Bastille to toast his current position as David Attenborough's Planet Earth III house band (sort of) and the intense levels of adorable nerdiness that populated his teenage years before that. From setting up a Scream 3 fan forum to donning a tiger…

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Olivia Dean - The Lion King, The BRIT School and Aunty Olivia 40:58

11M ago40:58

40:58

On the new episode of Before They Knew Better, Mercury Prize-shortlisted singer Olivia Dean is going hard into cosy season as she joins hosts Lisa Wright and Giles Bidder from the new flat she’s dubbing ‘Aunty’s House’. Things weren’t always so chill, however, and in this episode Olivia digs into her musical theatre past, giving us a glimpse into l…

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Sigrid - Cats, The Sims and Halloween 56:58

12M ago56:58

56:58

On the first episode of Before They Knew Better, festival-headlining pop superstar Sigrid talks to hosts Lisa Wright and Giles Bidder about her childhood sibling band, giving her cat a wedding and her meticulous approach to The Sims. We dig into the importance of BBC Introducing, relive her disastrous first meeting with Mac DeMarco and find out exa…

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Before They Knew Better with DIY Magazine 2:06

12M ago2:06

2:06

Introducing... Before They Knew Better with DIY Magazine! Before They Knew Better is the new podcast series from DIY Magazine - the UK’s biggest independent music publication - which turns back the clock and shines a light on the good, the bad, and the damn right ridiculous moments of your favourite music stars’ teenage years. Every week, our guest…

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John Mulaney 1:10:09

1+ y ago1:10:09

1:10:09

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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Eric André 51:35

1+ y ago51:35

51:35

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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Trevor Noah 1:10:52

1+ y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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'Top Chef''s Padma Lakshmi 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

48:05

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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John Slattery from 'Mad Men' 49:45

1+ y ago49:45

49:45

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pauly Shore 46:08

1+ y ago46:08

46:08

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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Pro Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho 59:40

1+ y ago59:40

59:40

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. Learn more about y…

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Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon 47:31

1+ y ago47:31

47:31

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of 'Portlandia' 50:09

1+ y ago50:09

50:09

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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

You will respect their "authoritah!" Join us as ‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone discuss the show's 25th anniversary, how "political correctness" has flipped since the 90s, and that time Doug almost didn't let them kill Kenny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Original MTV VJ Alan Hunter 57:55

1+ y ago57:55

57:55

Jen and Doug want their MTV! Original VJ Alan Hunter drops by to takes us back to the earliest days of Music Television and and it's meteoric rise as a music and pop culture juggernaut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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"Weird Al" Yankovic 52:38

1+ y ago52:38

52:38

The one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic stops by to talk about his career, including his iconic songs and videos, his award-winning faux-biopic, and even those Madonna rumors . . . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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FX Networks Chairman John Landgraf 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

The podcast receives a master class from FX Network Chairman John Landgraf on the history of scripted shows on cable and the advent of ‘Peak TV.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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Bravo's Andy Cohen 49:16

1+ y ago49:16

49:16

Can you imagine a world without Bravos ‘Real Housewives’ franchise? Andy Cohen joins the podcast to share the series’ surprisingly rocky origins, how he went from behind-the-scenes exec to ‘Watch What Happens Live’ host, and why he’ll always love Billy Joel’s “Allentown” video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Jon Stewart: Part 2 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

46:40

Jon Stewart is back for part two of our conversation, recalling how a joke about Barbie changed the course of 'The Daily Show,' why he ultimately chose "satisfaction" over "attention," and what brought him back to TV last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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Jon Stewart: Part 1 55:59

1+ y ago55:59

55:59

In part one of our interview, cable legend Jon Stewart revisits his early days on some obscure and long forgotten MTV shows. He also brings us behind the scenes of his challenging early days at The Daily Show where he almost quit before he even started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Bonus Holiday Episode: Best Basic Cable Shows Ever! 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

24:51

Jen and Doug reveal their all-time favorite basic cable shows, decade by decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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Bonus Holiday Episode: State of Cable TV in 2022 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

25:14

As 2022 comes to a close, Jen and Doug look back on the year in cable, cord-cutting, network shutdowns and what may be basic's last hit show. Plus, Jen reveals her top TV shows of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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'Daily Show' creators Madeleine Smithberg and Lizz Winstead 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

48:25

And now, your "Moment of Zen." We take a deep dive into the birth of "fake news" and one of cable's most enduring franchises with Daily Show co creators Madeleine Smithberg and Lizz Winstead. We laughed, we cried, and then we hugged it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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'Workaholics' star Adam DeVine 50:47

2y ago50:47

50:47

Adam DeVine joins us to talk ‘Workaholics,’ his new ‘Pitch Perfect’ spinoff, and the charms of community college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis 46:05

2y ago46:05

46:05

Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis joins us to talk about growing up in a show biz family, the pressure of cooking for friends, and why she dreams about seven-layer chocolate cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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Mike Rowe from 'Dirty Jobs' 44:13

2y ago44:13

44:13

Mike Rowe ('Dirty Jobs') reveals the importance of listening to your mother, what it takes to develop a good toolbox, and how he once snubbed Bryan Cranston on the red carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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The voice of MTV's 'Daria,' Tracy Grandstaff 39:35

2y ago39:35

39:35

Tracy Grandstaff may have the greatest basic cable story, ever: a writer/producer by day, she was also the voice of MTV's iconic 'Daria,' and was a cast member in the original pilot of 'The Real World.' She sits down with Jen and Doug to spill all the tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Chelsea Handler 35:52

2y ago35:52

35:52

Chelsea Handler joins the pod to tell us how 'Chelsea Lately' found its way to success in late night against the basic cable boys club of Stewart, Colbert, and Conan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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Co-Creator of 'The Real World,' Jon Murray 44:49

2y ago44:49

44:49

Real World' co-creator Jon Murray joins us to talk about the birth of reality TV, when seven strangers "stopped being polite, and started getting real." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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