Best Extraordinary Rap Podcasts (2024)

1
Exploring the Lives of the Homeless 32:29

1d ago32:29

32:29

This episode originally aired February 2, 2022. The Netflix documentary "Lead Me Home" explores the lives of people living on the streets of Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Filmmakers Pedro Kos and Jon Shenk filmed and interviewed people over three years to give viewers a sense of their lives and the circumstances that led them to being ho…

1
Janna Levin on Mozart’s Unfinished Ambitions 24:36

3d ago24:36

24:36

Janna Levin is a theoretical cosmologist and professor of astronomy and physics at Barnard College in New York City, specializing in the study of black holes. A Guggenheim Fellow, she’s authored several books on the topics of space, mathematics, and the impassioned people that study them; her latest book, “Black Hole Survival Guide,” allows readers…

1
Regular People Doing Extraordinary Things 16:30

4d ago16:30

16:30

Hey there, talkers! Thank you for listening to another episode of Kyle Talks! I'm thrilled you're here, sharing this space with us. Our topic today was kind of a W, and I hope you enjoyed the conversation. If you got something valuable out of today's episode (and I'm sure you did), how about leaving a review? Spread the love by sharing the podcast …

1
Understanding the Functions of the Brain 29:14

8d ago29:14

29:14

This episode originally aired June 02, 2021. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroscientist, former member of the Time Magazine "100 Most Influential People in the World" list, and the New York Times best-selling author of "My Stroke of Insight" which documented the devastating stroke she suffered in 1996 along with her eight-year-long recovery to regai…

1
Hanna Arie-Gaifman on Bach and Survival 15:52

10d ago15:52

15:52

Hanna Arie-Gaifman served as the director of the Tisch Center for the Arts at the 92nd Street Y for over 20 years, where she produced countless multidisciplinary projects, cementing 92NY’s place as a leading literary and performance art venue in New York City. Before then, Aire-Gaifman worked around the world as an arts administrator, linguist, and…

1
The Founding Mothers of NPR 31:36

15d ago31:36

31:36

This episode originally aired May 26, 2021. The book "Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie" is journalist Lisa Napoli’s captivating account of the four women who founded National Public Radio, their deep and enduring friendships, and the trail they blazed to becoming icons. Lisa joined Frank Buckley Interviews to share the fascinating stories of Cokie Rob…

1
Caroline Shaw on Mendelssohn and Possibility 11:49

17d ago11:49

11:49

Caroline Shaw is a tireless musician, active as a violinist, vocalist, producer, and composer. She’s won multiple Grammy awards and, along with Kendrick Lamar, is one of the youngest recipients of the Pulitzer Prize in Music. Throughout her career, she has continuously experimented across genres, her collaborations spanning from the likes of Nas an…

1
Inside the Cockpit with the Blue Angels 31:07

22d ago31:07

31:07

Documentary filmmaker Paul Crowder joins Frank Buckley Interviews to discuss his new film The Blue Angels. The documentary features never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, pass…

1
Nick Ferrone on Why Barber’s “Adagio” Gets a Bad Rap 24:41

24d ago24:41

24:41

By day, Nick Ferrone is a Brooklyn real estate agent, but on most Saturday nights, he can be found playing the harmonica at Sunny’s Bar in Red Hook. As the seventh of eight kids, Ferrone reaped the benefits of being exposed to records that most kids his age weren’t listening to, including the one that inspired him to start playing the harmonica: “G…

1
"Sigh" America "Sigh" & No One Talking About China? 27:12

26d ago27:12

27:12

Greetings, financial enthusiasts! We extend our sincere gratitude for choosing to join us on Ficonomy today. As you absorb the insights from this episode, take a moment to reflect on how this newfound knowledge can enhance your life. If you found today's content valuable and enjoyable, consider sharing your thoughts with us through a podcast review…

1
Rap Icon Warren G is Still Regulating 50:45

30d ago50:45

50:45

This episode was originally released September 19, 2018. Warren G is a rapper and hip-hop legend from Long Beach, California. He was childhood friends with future hip-hop stars Snoop Dogg and the late Nate Dogg, and in 1990 they formed a group known as "213" after what was then the Long Beach area code. Warren G is one of the pioneers of G-Funk hip…

1
Lucy Boynton on Chopin and Getting Into Character 13:44

1M ago13:44

13:44

You might know actress Lucy Boynton from the television mini-series “The Ipcress File” and films like “Chevalier” and “Murder on the Orient Express.” She grew up with a music-loving family who always had something playing in the background. Here, Boynton shares a favorite piano piece by Chopin and reflects on the power of music to establish tone in…

1
Chinese Trade War Looming & MASSIVE $34.5 TRILLION In Debt 34:41

1M ago34:41

34:41

Greetings, financial enthusiasts! We extend our sincere gratitude for choosing to join us on Ficonomy today. As you absorb the insights from this episode, take a moment to reflect on how this newfound knowledge can enhance your life. If you found today's content valuable and enjoyable, consider sharing your thoughts with us through a podcast review…

1
Define Success Or Fail 34:51

1M ago34:51

34:51

Hey there, talkers! Thank you for listening to another episode of Kyle Talks! I'm thrilled you're here, sharing this space with us. Our topic today was kind of a W, and I hope you enjoyed the conversation. If you got something valuable out of today's episode (and I'm sure you did), how about leaving a review? Spread the love by sharing the podcast …

1
The Rise of Christian Extremism 45:17

1M ago45:17

45:17

Elizabeth Neumann served as the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She is the author of Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace. In this episode of Frank Buckley Interviews, Neumann discusses the forces within American society that have enco…

1
Martha Lane Fox on Perseverance and Beethoven 17:52

1M ago17:52

17:52

If anyone can claim the title of Renaissance Woman, it is Martha Lane Fox. Though she gained prominence during the dot-com boom of the 1990s, her career has since led her serve as the Chancellor of Open University in the United Kingdom; to sit on the boards of companies likeChanel, WeTransfer, and Twitter; and, in 2013, she became the youngest fema…

1
Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

This episode was originally released November 29. 2023. Stewart Copeland is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted musician and the drummer for the British rock band The Police. He is also the author of the new book "Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries." During this podcast, Copeland takes listeners back to the late 1970s and recounts stories of the e…

1
Steve Reich on Why Medieval Music Sounds So Fresh 25:31

2M ago25:31

25:31

Steve Reich is one of the most important composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. A leader in developing and popularizing what many describe as minimalist music — but which Reich has often preferred to describe as music that unfolds over a gradual process — his music helped reassert the value of tonality and sonority within newly composed concert …

1
It's Not Hard, You're Just Annoying 34:02

2M ago34:02

34:02

Hey there, talkers! Thank you for listening to another episode of Kyle Talks! I'm thrilled you're here, sharing this space with us. Our topic today was kind of a W, and I hope you enjoyed the conversation. If you got something valuable out of today's episode (and I'm sure you did), how about leaving a review? Spread the love by sharing the podcast …

1
"He's Just Not That Into You" author on cancer, addiction, and starting over 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

Greg Behrendt is a comedian and author. His work as a script consultant to the HBO sitcom Sex and the City paved the way for co-authoring of the New York Times bestseller He's Just Not That Into You, which was later adapted into a film by the same name. In this episode of the podcast, Greg discuss his new tell-all book, See You on the Way Down… Cat…

1
Anne-Sophie Mutter on Why Bach Is Always the Answer 12:32

2M ago12:32

12:32

“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” is one of Bach’s best known works. For acclaimed violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, it has been part of her life since she was a child and has accompanied her through some of her life’s most important moments. As she puts it, “Bach is always the answer — for the joyous moments in life as much as for the moments where you do…

1
pedestrian 1:24:16

2M ago1:24:16

1:24:16

pedestrian doesn't work well with the algorithm. Web searches for his indistinct moniker are useless; his small number of music releases is poorly-distributed; and while he's received a fair amount of critical praise, most was never, or is no longer, online. Even before the internet was so integral to a musician's career, James Brandon Best, as he …

1
When Nature Breaks the Law 33:16

2M ago33:16

33:16

This episode originally aired November 03, 2021. Mary Roach is an author that specializes in science and humor. She has been called "America's funniest science writer." Her new book, "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," focuses on the unpredictable world where animals and humans meet and the curious science of human-wildlife conflict. In this podcas…

1
Víkingur Ólafsson on the Unpredictable Futurism of Rameau 16:21

2M ago16:21

16:21

All classical musicians are devoted to the art of reinterpretation — of trying to make the old feel new again. Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson actually manages to pull it off. Whether he’s performing keyboard music hundreds of years old or a piece hot off the press, one has the feeling that they’ve never heard this music before, or this music played in t…

1
'The Sympathizer' goes from novel to HBO series 41:27

2M ago41:27

41:27

This episode originally aired June 06, 2018. Viet Thanh Nguyen is the author of “The Sympathizer,” a spy novel set in the chaos of 1975 Saigon for which Nguyen won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The novel has been adapted as a limited series for HBO and streaming service MAX, starring Hoa Xundae, Robert Downey Jr., and Sandra Oh. Viet was bor…

1
Garth Greenwell on Finding Refuge in the Music of Britten and Pears 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

By now, Garth Greenwell is an award-winning author, poet, literary critic, and teacher of writing whose novels include “What Belongs To You” and “Cleanness.” But his first creative aspiration was as a musician: He attended the Interlochen Academy for the Arts and, later, the Eastman School of Music, focusing on vocal performance. In this episode, G…

1
The One Where I Talk Friends 30:07

2M ago30:07

30:07

Hey there, talkers! Thank you for listening to another episode of Kyle Talks! I'm thrilled you're here, sharing this space with us. Our topic today was kind of a W, and I hope you enjoyed the conversation. If you got something valuable out of today's episode (and I'm sure you did), how about leaving a review? Spread the love by sharing the podcast …

1
Ronda Rousey is ready to let her guard down 36:10

2M ago36:10

36:10

UFC champion and former WWE wrestler Ronda Rousey joins Frank Buckley Interviews to discuss her new memoir, 'Our Fight.' During this conversation, Rousey discusses her history of concussions, and how it played a role in her stunning defeat to Holly Holm at UFC 193. She also shares criticism about her time in the WWE, and about ex-CEO Vince McMahon.…

1
Jennifer Egan on Chopin's Narrative Masterclass 21:44

2M ago21:44

21:44

Jennifer Egan has spent a lifetime thinking about what makes a good story — to good effect. Her novels have received many awards and recognitions, including the Pulitzer Prize for “A Visit From the Good Squad.” Its companion book and her latest work, “The Candy House,” was named one of The New York Times’s 10 Best Books of 2022. They say that one o…

1
The Update I Love (You Should Too) 18:46

3M ago18:46

18:46

Hey there, talkers! Thank you for listening to another episode of Kyle Talks! I'm thrilled you're here, sharing this space with us. Our topic today was kind of a W, and I hope you enjoyed the conversation. If you got something valuable out of today's episode (and I'm sure you did), how about leaving a review? Spread the love by sharing the podcast …

1
The Quest to Find Meaning in the Universe 33:37

3M ago33:37

33:37

This episode was originally released October 27, 2021. Professor Brian Greene is a physicist, mathematician, and string theorist. He is the author of the book "Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe." The book is described as a "breathtaking new exploration of the cosmos and our quest to find meaning…

1
Rowan Williams on Bach and the Daily Discipline of Silence 13:05

3M ago13:05

13:05

Rowan Williams is a British theologian and poet. From 2003-2012, he served as the Archbishop of Canterbury — a role that placed him, along with the British monarch, at the head of the Anglican Church. As one of today’s most influential religious leaders, Williams has often been the subject of both praise and controversy for his outspoken views, inc…

1
The Controversial History of Dodger Stadium 29:07

3M ago29:07

29:07

This episode originally aired March 31, 2021. Eric Nusbaum is the author of the award-winning book, "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between." Dodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican Ame…

1
Dexter Filkins on Tension, Tenderness, and Ravel 21:03

3M ago21:03

21:03

Dexter Filkins is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former Iraq War correspondent for the New York Times, and author of the bestselling book, “The Forever War.” He’s currently a staff writer for The New Yorker. In this episode, Filkins recalls how Ravel’s music gave him respite during his “nightmare years” covering the war in Iraq. He explains h…

1
Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! 27:30

3M ago27:30

27:30

This episode was originally released November 22, 2023. David Zucker is a film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is the co-director and writer of the critically acclaimed 1980 parody film Airplane! His experiences working on the film are covered in his new book Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! Zucker is also the creat…

1
Marin Alsop on Beethoven and Humanity’s Infinite Potential 25:34

3M ago25:34

25:34

As one of the leading conductors of our time, Marin Alsop has collected a lot of “firsts”: She’s the first woman to head a major orchestra in the United States, South America, Austria and the United Kingdom. Throughout her career, she has also tirelessly advocated for equitable music education and for professional opportunities for other female con…

1
This Is Important... 22:43

3M ago22:43

22:43

Hey there, talkers! Thank you for listening to another episode of Kyle Talks! I'm thrilled you're here, sharing this space with us. Our topic today was kind of a W, and I hope you enjoyed the conversation. If you got something valuable out of today's episode (and I'm sure you did), how about leaving a review? Spread the love by sharing the podcast …

1
The Woman Who Swam with Sharks 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

This episode was originally released March 10, 2021. Kimberley Chambers is a marathon open water swimmer from New Zealand. After a freak accident left Kim Chambers with a mere one-percent chance of walking unassisted again. Determined to prove the doctors wrong, Kim spent two years rehabilitating her leg and has now regained almost full functionali…

1
Nathalie Joachim on the Connection Between Brahms and Haiti 20:44

3M ago20:44

20:44

Nathalie Joachim is a Grammy-nominated flutist, vocalist and composer. She is the co-founder of the acclaimed flute-meets-electronica duo Flutronix, as well as the composer of the evening-length work “Fanm d’Ayiti,” which explores her heritage and, more broadly, women’s voices in Haiti. Her recently-released album “Ki moun ou ye” (“Which person are…

1
Eat Greedy G: The Unfiltered Voice Of The Streets 34:41

4M ago34:41

34:41

Step into the world of gritty narratives and pulsating beats as we bring you an exclusive audio podcast episode featuring Eat Greedy G. Unveil the unfiltered voice of the streets through his music, as we explore the raw stories and genuine emotions embedded in every track. From humble beginnings to the cusp of musical stardom, join us in this intim…

1
Re-release: The History of Girl Groups of the 1960's 35:13

4M ago35:13

35:13

This episode was originally released September 27, 2023. Laura Flam is one of the authors of the book "But Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" The book serves as an oral history of the girl groups that made up the 1960's music scene. The girl group sound, made famous by acts like The Ronettes, The Shirelles, The Supremes, and The Vandellas, took over…

1
Elizabeth Day on Jacqueline du Pré’s Elgar and Navigating Loss 11:07

4M ago11:07

11:07

Elizabeth Day is an author, broadcaster, and host of the podcast “How to Fail,” where she interviews guests about what they have learned from failure. In this episode, Day reflects on a performance that has guided her through different stages of her life: Jacqueline Du Pré’s rendition of Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor. From the disappointment of…

1
Comedian Tommy Davidson is Bringing the Laughs 33:26

4M ago33:26

33:26

Tommy Davidson is a comedian and actor who came to fame in the 1990s as one of the stars of the groundbreaking sketch comedy TV show “In Living Color,” the first network TV sketch comedy show created by an African American writer-producer-star (Keenan Ivory Wayans) that featured a multicultural cast. Tommy has also appeared in dozens of TV shows an…

1
Kyle Talks (ft. Jack Rose): Trenches, Voice Actors & Disney! 1:03:11

4M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Hey there, talkers! Thank you for listening to another episode of Kyle Talks! I'm thrilled you're here, sharing this space with us. Our topic today was kind of a W, and I hope you enjoyed the conversation. If you got something valuable out of today's episode (and I'm sure you did), how about leaving a review? Spread the love by sharing the podcast …

1
Damien Sneed on Dreams, Family and Franz Liszt 25:23

4M ago25:23

25:23

Damien Sneed is an award-winning musician, conductor, composer and arts educator who works across classical, jazz, R&B and other genres. When he was five years old, Sneed’s parents told him he was adopted. He walks us through the story of how, through a series of dreams and coincidences, he eventually reunited with his biological family and learned…

1
You HAVE Impact (USE IT) 24:56

4M ago24:56

24:56

Hey there, talkers! Thank you for listening to another episode of Kyle Talks! I'm thrilled you're here, sharing this space with us. Our topic today was a W, and I hope you enjoyed the conversation. If you got something valuable out of today's episode (and I'm sure you did), how about leaving a review? Spread the love by sharing the podcast with you…

1
The Untold Story of Hollywood's Most Shocking Murder 26:44

4M ago26:44

26:44

Casey Sherman is is a New York Times Bestselling Author. His latest book, A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime, peels back the layers of Hollywood's glittering façade to reveal the gritty reality beneath. Sherman joins Frank Buckley to delve into the untold story behind one of the 20th century's most notorious…

1
Deborah Frances-White on Chance Encounters and Mozart 12:25

4M ago12:25

12:25

Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, writer, and host of “The Guilty Feminist” podcast, where she explores the balancing act between feminist idealism and human imperfection. In this episode, White reflects on her upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness and shares a story about the first time she saw a performance of Mozart’s opera “Così fan tutte.” On t…

1
Ficonomy: Inflation Sticking Around // Affirm Is a Dog Water Company 33:45

4M ago33:45

33:45

Greetings, financial enthusiasts! We extend our sincere gratitude for choosing to join us on Ficonomy today. As you absorb the insights from this episode, take a moment to reflect on how this newfound knowledge can enhance your life. If you found today's content valuable and enjoyable, consider sharing your thoughts with us through a podcast review…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Extraordinary Rap Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide