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The Track Star Podcast

The Track Star Podcast

By: Jack Coyne
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The internet’s favorite music show, now in podcast form! Each episode explores a theme through 10 songs, taking listeners on a deep dive into a specific artist, genre, or era of music through the perspectives of musicians, historians, journalists and fans. Also available in video on YouTube! Hosted by Jack Coyne. Music
Episodes
  • Jeff Ament Unpacks The Artists that Influenced Pearl Jam

    Jeff Ament Unpacks The Artists that Influenced Pearl Jam
    Jul 1 2026
    Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by legendary Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament to discuss his life and work, and the wide variety of music that inspired it. In this episode, Jeff and Jack have a conversation about music, community, and the glue that binds us together as they talk about the moments and memories that made Jeff Ament. Covering everything from his early childhood in rural Montana to his youth in Seattle to his time with Pearl Jam and beyond, Jeff shows us how building community and encouraging positive human interaction can change lives. This Episode's Track List: Stir It Up (Jamaican Version) - Bob Marley & The Wailers The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin The Magnificent Seven - The Clash Never Fight a Man with a Perm - IDLES Could You Be The One? - Hüsker Dü Poptones - Public Image Ltd. Roundabout - Yes Glue - SS Decontrol Sludgefest - Dinosaur Jr. Rain - The Beatles Protest and Survival - Discharge
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    21 mins
  • Testing John Leguizamo's Latin Music Knowledge

    Testing John Leguizamo's Latin Music Knowledge
    Jun 29 2026
    This week on Track Star* Jack is joined by comedian, actor, and producer, John Leguizamo to cover some iconic Latin artists and discuss how Latin music speaks for and resonates with populations around the world. Along the way, John and Jack consider how Bad Bunny became the #1 artist in the world, how salsa in the 70s created a space for Latin people in New York, and the cultural significance of the breakthrough by Latin artists in the past few years. John takes us on a brief and powerful journey through a slice of the history of Latin music, with many dance breaks to accompany. This Episode's Track List: EoO - Bad Bunny La Freak - Paloma Mami & Rauw Alejandro The Message - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five El Cantante - Héctor Lavoe Despídase bien - Carin León Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine) - James Brown
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    7 mins
  • Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices

    Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices
    Jun 24 2026
    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
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    46 mins
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