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Last updated: February 2026.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are looking to stay productive in your spare time or just want to relax and unwind \u2013 podcasts are an excellent way to do it. While they have been around for a while now, recent years have seen an explosion of celebrities, experts and interesting people producing podcasts on every subject under the sun. In this blog, we\u2019ll take a look at some of the best podcasts for musicians\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podcasts can be great fun. Whether you are doing general admin or some housework, sticking a podcast on is a brilliant way to pass the time. However, they can also be a good way to stay productive and learn new information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve got some free time, perhaps while travelling to a venue, it might be worth looking up a podcast to listen to on the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many podcasts can offer amazing advice and insight into furthering your career as a musician, as well as laughter, interest and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is our curated list of fifteen podcasts you might want to check out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these will be from huge names that you recognise instantly. Others will be from great podcasters, music industry professionals and just really, really interesting contributors. And, of course, some of them are just plain fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In no particular order, let’s get started…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Song Exploder<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Average episode runtime:<\/strong> 20 \u2013 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Created by master-podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway (also responsible for The West Wing Weekly, Home Cooking and Partners) Song Exploder sees a huge selection of musicians deconstruct their songs and discuss them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019ll tell stories about how they were made and play isolated multi-tracks to show you details you never noticed before, while talking you through the decision process that went into creating their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring guests from Metallica, Solange, Lorde, Yo-Yo Ma, Fleetwood Mac, U2, Carly Rae Jepsen and more, Song Exploder is interesting, entertaining and informative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSong Exploder is probably the best use of the podcast format ever.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Vulture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSome of the finest explorations of the creative process you\u2019ll ever hear.\u201d (\u2018The Best of the Best Podcasts\u2019)<\/em> \u2014 The Telegraph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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