EPISODE
SEASON
Song Exploder - Season 1
Weaves together in-depth interviews, archival footage, and raw recordings as each artist breaks down their song, layer by layer, sharing intimate insight into the personal inspiration behind the music and lyrics.
17 December 1958, Orange County, California, USA
16 January 1980, New York City, New York, USA
July 31, 1958 in Duluth, Minnesota, USA
March 28, 1976 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
6 December 1956, Oakland, California, USA
1975, USA
February 15, 1976 in Las Vegas, USA
October 05, 2020
Here's a sign of how much we liked Song Exploder: We just subscribed to the podcast and the Spotify playlist.
October 09, 2020
Hirway is a terrific host, striking an attitude with his subjects that sits midway between easy and awkward. He's curious and informed, but never fawning.
October 05, 2020
It's like an up-market version of that old thing, Pop-Up Video... There isn't a dud in that batch of episodes.
October 05, 2020
Song Exploder is fun if you already care, so if you're obsessed with a particular artist that's featured, you're likely going to enjoy their episode.
October 05, 2020
These four Netflix episodes work great as a proof-of-concept, the only caveat being that it is not an ideal medium for discovering new music.