Best WXPN Listener Supported Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Ringo Starr's always been a li'l country 21:23

4d ago21:23

21:23

The former Beatles drummer talks about his new star-studded country record, Look Up. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Been Stellar 19:14

6d ago19:14

19:14

The rock band performs songs from their debut album, Scream from New York, NY. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating Santigold: A singular voice that helped define the 2000s 14:07

14d ago14:07

14:07

Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different trailblazer and maverick of Black music history. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune into a mini-concert with Pete Yorn 15:22

14d ago15:22

15:22

The New Jersey native's latest album is 2024's The Hard Way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Saya Gray is constantly in motion 36:36

18d ago36:36

36:36

The Toronto native sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to talk about her debut, full-length album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Yola is in the driver's seat on 'My Way' 34:48

20d ago34:48

34:48

The British singer, songwriter and actress talks about asserting more creative control on her latest project, My Way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating Sylvester: The disco icon who defied all expectations 12:42

21d ago12:42

12:42

Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different trailblazer and maverick of Black music history. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Marc Broussard 11:25

22d ago11:25

11:25

The singer-songwriter has been a force of Southwest Louisiana music for more than two decades now. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Carter Vail on his latest album, '100 Cowboys' 29:58

23d ago29:58

29:58

The musician's record harkens back to his time as a producer in Nashville. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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For Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, every new song penned feels like a rarity 38:38

26d ago38:38

38:38

The Bright Eyes frontman talks about the making of the band's latest album, Five Dice, All Threes, and Bright Eyes performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Sammy Rae & The Friends 23:17

27d ago23:17

23:17

The band has been a staple of New York City's live music scene for almost a decade. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating Betty Davis: The funk vanguard who was 'punk before punk' 8:46

28d ago8:46

8:46

Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different trailblazer and maverick of Black music history. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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With a new EP on the way, Charles Wesley Godwin charts his journey so far 40:21

29d ago40:21

40:21

Plus, the West Virginia musician performs a song from his upcoming project, Lonely Mountain Town, for the first time. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating Sun Ra: The cosmic visionary who transformed jazz music 16:16

1M ago16:16

16:16

Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different maverick of Black music history. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Lucinda Williams takes on The Beatles in her latest jukebox entry 17:10

1M ago17:10

17:10

Williams is the only artist to record Beatles songs at Abbey Road studios in London, other than the band itself. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Conner Youngblood's latest album spans multiple cities and languages 22:33

1M ago22:33

22:33

The polyglot musician talks about writing and recording Cascades, Cascading, Cascadingly. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: For this Afghan pianist, music is an act of resistance 19:15

1M ago19:15

19:15

Arson Fahim remembers leaving for Boston to study music just days before the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: This student-driven Boston label puts artists first 11:39

1M ago11:39

11:39

Northeastern University's Green Line Records focuses on emerging artists. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: This Berklee group shines a light on musicians with disabilities 10:02

1M ago10:02

10:02

Professor Adrian Anantawan co-founded the Music Inclusion Ensemble at the Boston college. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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'Lose Control' was only the beginning for Teddy Swims 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

The singer topped the charts in 2024 with the song from his debut album. He's expanding his sound on his follow-up, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2). Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: WUMB's Albert O picks his quintessential Boston tracks 11:31

2M ago11:31

11:31

We asked the afternoon drive host at WUMB Radio to pick five songs that he thinks define Boston. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: Meet the man soundtracking game day at Fenway Park 6:53

2M ago6:53

6:53

Josh Kantor has been the organist at Fenway Park since 2003. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: This Boston jazz club has thrived in Boston for nearly 80 years 9:41

2M ago9:41

9:41

Wally's Cafe Jazz Club has been owned and operated by the same family since it opened in 1947. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: This Harvard Square club is a longtime haven for folk musicians 11:39

2M ago11:39

11:39

Since 1958, Club Passim has hosted a plethora of folk legends like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and many more. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Billy Strings on his latest album, 'Highway Prayers' 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

The guitarist and singer-songwriter delves further into his bluegrass roots on his major-label studio debut. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Podcasts Worth a Listen

WXPN Listener Supported Radio Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

WXPN Listener Supported Radio

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Ringo Starr's always been a li'l country 21:23

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Been Stellar 19:14

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Celebrating Santigold: A singular voice that helped define the 2000s 14:07

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Tune into a mini-concert with Pete Yorn 15:22

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Saya Gray is constantly in motion 36:36

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Yola is in the driver's seat on 'My Way' 34:48

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Celebrating Sylvester: The disco icon who defied all expectations 12:42

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Marc Broussard 11:25

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Carter Vail on his latest album, '100 Cowboys' 29:58

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For Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, every new song penned feels like a rarity 38:38

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Sammy Rae & The Friends 23:17

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Celebrating Betty Davis: The funk vanguard who was 'punk before punk' 8:46

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With a new EP on the way, Charles Wesley Godwin charts his journey so far 40:21

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Celebrating Sun Ra: The cosmic visionary who transformed jazz music 16:16

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Lucinda Williams takes on The Beatles in her latest jukebox entry 17:10

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Conner Youngblood's latest album spans multiple cities and languages 22:33

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Sense of Place: For this Afghan pianist, music is an act of resistance 19:15

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Sense of Place: This student-driven Boston label puts artists first 11:39

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Sense of Place: This Berklee group shines a light on musicians with disabilities 10:02

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'Lose Control' was only the beginning for Teddy Swims 28:43

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Sense of Place: WUMB's Albert O picks his quintessential Boston tracks 11:31

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Sense of Place: Meet the man soundtracking game day at Fenway Park 6:53

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Sense of Place: This Boston jazz club has thrived in Boston for nearly 80 years 9:41

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Sense of Place: This Harvard Square club is a longtime haven for folk musicians 11:39

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Billy Strings on his latest album, 'Highway Prayers' 25:44

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