The Track Star Podcast

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 recognizable names. Jack is joined by Legs McNeil, the
journalist known as one of the three founders of the legendary Punk magazine, as well as the author of Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk and Resident Punk: How I Smoked, Drank, and
Stumbled my way through the ‘70s Punk Scene.

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Together they reflect legendary figures in the ‘70s punk movement – such as The Ramones, Richard Hell, Heartbreakers, and Blondie – and its origins. Through fascinating personal anecdotes, Legs McNeil guides us through the history of one of music’s most radical genres and shows us the behind-the-scenes of iconic moments.

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This Episode's Track List:

Good Thing - Paul Revere & The Raiders

High Tension Wire - Dead Boys

Ghost Rider - Suicide

No Fun - Sex Pistols

Chinese Rocks - Heartbreakers

Detroit 442 - Blondie

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 across ’80s rock, new wave, and pop classics from artists including Queen, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper and more!



Between competitive guesses, needle drops, and plenty of singing along, Ryan and Kenneth bring their quick wit and undeniable chemistry to an especially lively round of Track Star Versus*.



This Episodes Track List:

Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie

Every Breath You Take - The Police

Time After Time - Cyndia Lauper

Don’t Get Me Wrong - Pretenders

Freedom - Wham!

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 in his younger years to hard rock and metal, both in English and Spanish.

His deep love for all kinds of music shines as he speaks about the iconic artists and songs that shaped him, especially the sounds of his hometown of Medellin, Colombia. His infectious enthusiasm transports us to his childhood and reveals the wide-range of influences behind his artistsry.

This Episode's Track List:

Black Dog - Led Zeppelin
Seek & Destroy - Metallica
No Tengo Dinero - Juan Gabriel
Adiós Muchachos - Carlos Gardel
Vestido de Cristal - Kraken
El Amor Después Del Amor - Fito Páez
De Música Ligera - Soda Stereo
Como Abeja al Panal - Juan Luis Guerra

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 of music affect his interpretations of the characters he plays, as well as sharing stories about the obscure French Hip-Hop group he was a member of and his life-changing concert experiences.



Watch as he breaks down the soul and vocal ‘purity’ of the timeless classics , and displays the truly special way in which he listens to all kinds of music.



This Episode's Track List:

Tieduprightnow - Parcels

Father Figure - George Michael

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Mississippi Goddam - Nina Simone

Grace - Jeff Buckley

Water Get No Enemy - Fela Kuti

The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Martin Carthy

Just a Gigolo / I Ain’t Got Nobody - Louis Prima

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 fascinating anecdotes surrounding a range of his favorite artists, his deep passion for music is obvious and infectious. Dan has a remarkable knack for expressing exactly what he loves about each and every track Jack throws at him, creating one of the most entertaining and informative episodes of Track Star* to date.



Dan adds perspective to the artists behind beloved rock classics through captivating details, and remarkably descriptive explanations of musical style, in this terrific new episode of Track Star*.

This Episode's Track List:

Black Cow - Steely Dan

Excitable Boy - Warren Zevon

Gotta Get Up - Harry Nilsson

Ocean Man - Ween

I’m Holding You - Ween

Watching the Detectives - Elvis Costello

Home - Mac DeMarco

Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top

Makes No Sense at All - Hüsker Dü

In a Jar - Dinosaur Jr.