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Estimated from 37 chart positions in 37 markets.
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- 🇦🇺AU · Music Commentary#7300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Music Commentary#10300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Music Commentary#19300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Music Commentary#23100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Music Commentary#6530K to 100K
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440K to 1.4M🎙 Daily cadence·36 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
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1.5M to 4.8M🇦🇺21%🇨🇦21%🇺🇸21%+34 more - Active Followers
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586K to 1.9M
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Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices
Jun 24, 2026
45m 42s
Testing Glen Hansard’s Music Knowledge
Jun 22, 2026
10m 59s
A U.S. Senator Stops by Track Star HQ to Talk Music
Jun 17, 2026
37m 32s
Questlove Teaches Us How to Listen to Earth, Wind & Fire
Jun 15, 2026
56m 02s
Andrew Watt Teaches Us How to Produce a Hit Song
Jun 10, 2026
36m 01s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices | Finneas O’Connell joins The Track Star Podcast to explore some of the most fascinating and unconventional production choices behind iconic songs and compositions. Armed with five song picks each, Finneas and Jack take turns sharing tracks that span everything from film scores to classic records. Along the way, they break down the creative techniques that make each piece unique, uncovering what it really takes to push boundaries and create something unforgettable. From the role inspiration plays in shaping a song to the ways production itself can become a form of storytelling, Finneas offers a rare look inside the creative process. Together, they examine how bold decisions, unexpected sounds, and meticulous details can transform a great idea into a lasting piece of music. This Episode’s Tracklist: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Money - Pink Floyd 06:28 - Ms. Jackson - Outkast 09:02 - Nikes - Frank Ocean 12:25 - Aloha! (Main Title Theme) - Cristobal Tapia De Veer 14:35 - Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes 16:52 - Blue Jay Way - The Beatles 19:53 - L’AMOUR DE MA VIE - Billie Eilish 24:14 - O Green World - Gorillaz 28:30 - Supermarine - Hans Zimmer 34:29 - The Mandalorian - Ludwig Göransson 39:38 - Vicious Thoughts - Finneas O’Connell | 45m 42s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Testing Glen Hansard’s Music Knowledge | Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by Glen Hansard, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, musician, and actor known for his work as a founding member of the band the Frames, as well as his prolific solo musical and acting careers. In this episode, we take a musical journey through his multi-dimensional career, discussing the songs that defined his artistic development from busking on the streets of Dublin to starring in an award-winning movie to working with artists like Eddie Vedder and Bob Dylan. Glen and Jack discuss good people and good music, and the power they have to change lives. This Episode's Tracklist: Jokerman - Bob Dylan Down Payment Blues - AC/DC Rise - Eddie Vedder Same Old Blues - Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band The Makings of You - Curtis Mayfield Disconnection Notice - Sonic Youth Thru and Thru - The Rolling Stones | 10m 59s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 |  A U.S. Senator Stops by Track Star HQ to Talk Music | Today on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy for a conversation about everything from touching grass to the pursuit of happiness, discussing how community engagement and human connection have the power to uplift and heal. With a carefully curated playlist, Jack walks Senator Murphy through different times and different lives, and facilitates a conversation about how consumerism and globalization have contributed to a cultural disconnect. Today’s episode shows how music can lead to important discussions, as Senator Murphy explains how genuine connection is the most important thing in society today. This Episode’s Tracklist: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Your Body Is a Wonderland - John Mayer 06:27 - End of the Road - Boyz II Men 11:01 - Rich Men North of Richmond - Oliver Anthony 16:18 - The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby and the Range 25:16 - Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers 34:36 - Could It Be Another Change - The Samples 34:56 - Carry On - The Samples | 37m 32s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Questlove Teaches Us How to Listen to Earth, Wind & Fire | This week on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by six-time Grammy-winning drummer and record producer Questlove. The genre-defining drummer and co-founder and co-frontman of The Roots as well as an acclaimed director and filmmaker, is the director and producer of the new documentary: Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World). In this episode, Jack and Questlove dive into the songs that have deeply influenced Questlove’s musical upbringing and modern-day career. He reflects on his journey and discusses his lifelong connection to Earth, Wind & Fire and the documentary. This Episode’s Track List: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - September - Earth, Wind & Fire 8:06 - That’s The Way of The World - Earth, Wind & Fire 18:46 - Wade In The Water - Ramsey Lewis 21:15 - Smokestack Lightning - Howlin’ Wolf 27:10 - Spinning Wheel - Blood, Sweat & Tears 32:14 - Kalimba Story - Earth, Wind & Fire 37:38 - Can You Get To That - Funkadelic 42:17 - Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire 48:54 - Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire 49:06 - Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire | 56m 02s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Andrew Watt Teaches Us How to Produce a Hit Song✨ | music productionhit songwriting+3 | Andrew Watt | Rough And TwistedSeñorita+6 | — | Andrew Watthit songs+3 | — | 36m 01s | |
| 6/8/26 | Testing Death Cab for Cutie's Music Knowledge✨ | music knowledgeindie rock+3 | Ben GibbardDave Depper | Death Cab for CutieThe Cure+21 | — | Death Cab for Cutieindie rock+3 | — | 19m 49s | |
| 6/3/26 | NY Times Critics Unpack Their Controversial Songwriters List✨ | music criticismsongwriters+3 | Jon CaramanicaJoe Coscarelli | New York TimesThe 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters | — | songwritersmusic critics+3 | — | 51m 27s | |
| 6/1/26 | Testing Eric André's Music Knowledge✨ | music knowledgepunk legends+4 | Eric André | BLARFAll Night Long (All Night)+9 | — | Eric AndréJack Coyne+8 | — | 6m 54s | |
| 5/20/26 |  Testing Taj Mahal's Music Knowledge✨ | blues musicmusic history+5 | Taj Mahal | — | — | Taj Mahalblues+5 | — | 21m 38s | |
| 5/18/26 | Testing Shania Twain's Music Knowledge✨ | music knowledgecountry music+3 | Shania Twain | — | New York City | Shania Twaincountry music+5 | — | 10m 16s | |
| 5/13/26 | Ziggy Marley Teaches Us How to Listen to Reggae✨ | reggae musicZiggy Marley+4 | Ziggy Marley | The WailersThe Paragons+4 | Kingston, Jamaica | reggaeZiggy Marley+5 | — | 35m 41s | |
| 5/11/26 | Testing Kareem Rahma's Music Knowledge✨ | music knowledgeMinnesota singer-songwriters+4 | Kareem Rahma | Subway TakesKeep The Meter Running+10 | — | Kareem RahmaJack Coyne+8 | — | 8m 00s | |
| 5/6/26 | Listening to Miles Davis with His Former Bandmates✨ | Miles Davisjazz history+3 | Erin DavisVince Wilburn Jr.+1 | Davis estateNow’s The Time | — | Miles DavisErin Davis+5 | — | 48m 02s | |
| 5/4/26 | Testing Foo Fighters' Music Knowledge✨ | Foo Fightersrock music+3 | Foo Fighters | Foo FightersLondon Calling+15 | — | Foo Fightersrock legends+3 | — | 9m 53s | |
| 4/29/26 | LIVE: Track Star Presents The Black Keys✨ | rock musiclive performance+3 | The Black Keys | The Black KeysYou Got To Lose+3 | — | The Black Keyslive performance+3 | — | 22m 01s | |
| 4/27/26 | Testing Elle Fanning's Music Knowledge✨ | music knowledgeplaylist exploration+3 | Elle Fanning | Dancing On My OwnHurricane+6 | — | Elle Fanningmusic+7 | — | 13m 11s | |
| 4/22/26 | Testing ERNEST's Country Music Knowledge✨ | country musicsongwriting+3 | Ernest | — | — | country musicsongwriting+5 | — | 42m 56s | |
| 4/20/26 | Testing Dermot Kennedy's Music Knowledge✨ | music influenceslive performances+4 | Dermot Kennedy | — | Ireland | Dermot Kennedymusic influences+5 | — | 7m 10s | |
| 4/15/26 | Testing Flea's Music Knowledge✨ | music knowledgemusical influences+3 | Flea | Track StarHonora | — | Fleamusic+6 | — | 21m 57s | |
| 4/13/26 | Testing Sam Fender's Music Knowledge✨ | music influencessongwriting+3 | Sam Fender | Steely DanOlivia Dean+2 | — | Sam Fendermusic knowledge+5 | — | 10m 10s | |
| 4/8/26 | Testing Fab 5 Freddy's Music Knowledge✨ | hip-hopmusic history+4 | Fab 5 Freddy | Wild Style | New York City | hip-hopFab 5 Freddy+5 | — | 1h 05m 03s | |
| 4/6/26 |  Testing Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks' Music Knowledge✨ | classic rockmusic history+3 | Susan TedeschiDerek Trucks | Tedeschi Trucks Band | — | classic rockmusic knowledge+3 | — | 11m 11s | |
| 4/1/26 | Testing Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs' Music Knowledge✨ | music knowledgecompetition+3 | Marc JacobsSofia Coppola | The StrokesSonic Youth+3 | — | musiccompetition+5 | — | 9m 48s | |
| 3/30/26 | Testing LeBron James' Music Knowledge✨ | LeBron Jamesmusic influence+4 | LeBron James | BeatsTrack Star | — | LeBron Jamesmusic knowledge+7 | — | 6m 41s | |
| 3/25/26 | 8 Artists That Are Better Than The Beatles✨ | music comparisoninfluential artists+4 | Tim Riley | The BeatlesRolling Stones | — | The BeatlesTim Riley+5 | — | 54m 14s | |
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Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.
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50 placements across 37 markets.