Songversations With Eric Hutchinson

Taryn Delanie Smith is a comedian and actor, who was recently named a “Creator to Watch” by Tiktok. She is also a former Miss New York who began posting comedy videos during the pandemic, and her second-ever video went viral with over 21 million views and counting  Today, she is best known for her character Denise The Heaven Receptionist, and she has a new book coming out in fall 2026 via Simon &...

Songversations is on vacation this week, so please enjoy a re-broadcast of our chat with comedian, Iliza Shlesinger! Iliza Shlesinger is stand-up comedian, writer, and actress. She’s released 7 comedy specials to date including her most recent - A Different Animal. Iliza joins Eric to talk about dance clubs in Eastern Europe, EDM, memories of working at Steve Madden, Jethro Tull, and her love for...

Singer/Songwriter Anya Marina joins Eric and Byrnes to discuss today’s music news and listeners’ burning questions. They recap the online blowback to what the best Australian song ever is, discuss Taylor Swift’s induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and debate the usefulness of Suno AI for songwriting.   Next, the gang opens up the Songversations Mailbag to talk underrated bands and how imp...

Noah Galuten is a chef, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, and author of the Don't Panic Pantry cookbook. His latest cookbook is Grill Time!: Why You Should Be Grilling for Better, Healthier, Easier, and More Delicious Meals.  Noah joins Eric to share his esoteric music taste which is right up Eric's alley. They discuss Noah's youth growing up as the son of a LA music producer, Dean Martin...

S.E. Cupp is a TV commentator, nationally syndicated columnist, book author, and public speaker. You’ve seen her on CNN hosting the show “S.E. Cupp Unfiltered” and her latest podcast “Off The Cupp with S.E. Cupp”.  S.E. joins Eric to talk about going to Catholic school, teenage crushes, gangsta rap, working at the NY Times, and which Fleetwood Mac song reminds her of Nine Inch Nails. S.E.’s Playli...

Celebrated tennis champion, coach, and television commentator Rennae Stubbs joins Songversations to chat! She talks about the songs that fueled her childhood growing up in Australia, her school dance soundtracked by George Michael, her obsession with a cover of a Joni Mitchell song, and the song that no American has heard but every Aussie knows by heart. Rennae’s Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/...

Songversations is on vacation this week, so please enjoy a re-broadcast of our first-ever episode with Magician and Comedian, Justin Willman! Justin joins Eric to discuss his career, including his #1 Netflix Special - Justin Willman: Magic Lover. They discuss what songs influenced Justin’s earliest stage shows growing up in St. Louis. Then they talk about performing at The White House, misundersta...

Eric and Byrnes are back for another episode of Liner Notes - going deep on today’s music news and listeners’ burning questions. They discuss the flawed but fun NY Times list of the 30 best living American songwriters, New Rolling Stones Music, Aging Rockers, & More. Next the guys open up the Songversations Mailbag to answer what decade was actually the best era for hip-hop music and if they would...

Dan Levy joins Eric to talk about the songs that shaped a kid from Connecticut into one of the sharpest observational comedians working today. They discuss the embarrassing allure of 90's pop punk, revisit the power that Broadway sensation RENT held over them as young men, and straight up glaze the early comedy albums of Adam Sandler. DAN'S PLAYLIST https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uOIL3u21qPylJ...

Actress Heléne Yorke joins Eric to talk about the songs that influenced her early life and led her to perform on Broadway and act in TV shows like “The Other Two” & “Masters of Sex”. They discuss why 90’s music is probably the best music ever, Heléne’s early ambition as a singer and actor, the overrated Robyn song that Heléne doesn’t love, and gut-wrenching Sondheim performances. Heléne's Playlist...

Singer/Songwriter Allen Stone joins Eric to talk music, family, and the road. They discuss how fatherhood influenced Allen’s songwriting, resisting the urge to oversing, growing up in a tiny town, the first song Allen ever performed live, and the heartbreak of being dropped from a major label. ALLEN'S PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5juIVzLDqoV3G35USJbbl5?si=7a2776eef52b4ba4&pt=4dc1c59...

This week on Songversations, Eric and Byrnes connect for a fast-paced deep dive into the headlines and controversies currently shaking the music world. They discuss Ye, Bieber, Flea, & More. Next the guys open up the Songversations Mailbag to answer your burning questions on AI’s influence on music. Finally, Eric and Byrnes reveal this week's BEST SONG EVER.Submit your questions to the Songversati...

What songs fuel a movement? Eric sits down with civil rights activist, author, and Pod Save the People host DeRay Mckesson. Known for his pivotal role in the Black Lives Matter movement and his relentless work in social justice and policy reform, DeRay joins us to discuss the music that has shaped his journey and sustains his spirit. From his early days as a Baltimore educator to his time on the f...

If you love music podcasts, fitness podcasts, or just hearing passionate people talk about the songs they love, this one’s for you. Jen Widerstrom joins Eric Hutchinson for a fun, easygoing conversation about music taste, workout anthems, guilty pleasures, and the tracks that keep her moving. Jen's Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2F456ciczcU8V55pvcwJII?si=7b2598b5f5c94bf800:00 - Intro04...

If you love music podcasts, comedy podcasts, or just two funny and passionate people talking about the songs they love — this one's for you. Comedian Gareth Reynolds joins Eric Hutchinson for a loose, hilarious, and surprisingly deep conversation about music taste, guilty pleasures, and everything in between. Gareth’s Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xa2epMYZ4USqCrGekNMIL?si=432f7480289...

Taylor Swift vocalist Melanie Nyema breaks down the songs, artists, and albums that shaped her taste — from foundational favorites to deep cuts worth stealing. Melanie's Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GaIibozASZGvz6OyB1slB?si=1be4b8ed97c0478300:00 - Intro03:32 - When you were in 6th Grade, what song made you feel like the absolute coolest person ever?08:41 - What is a song that remind...

Mike Elizondo has spent decades behind the boards with some of the biggest names in music — but what does he actually listen to? In this episode of Songversations, Mike digs into the records that made him who he is: the unlikely influences, the genre-crossing obsessions, and the songs that still stop him cold. If you want to understand how great music gets made, start here. Mike Elizondo's Playlis...

Actress Mayim Bialik joins musician Eric Hutchinson on Songversations for a fast, funny conversation about the music that shaped her life. From nostalgic favorites to surprising artist picks, Mayim shares the songs that stuck with her and the stories behind them. A lively dive into taste, memory, and the power of great music. MAYIM'S PLAYLIST:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2r8xvNHINunqLe6QIlvSC...

What does a comedy powerhouse listen to when the spotlight goes off? This week on Songversations, Eric sits down with the "Elder Millennial" herself, Iliza Shlesinger. Known for her razor-sharp wit and record-breaking Netflix specials, Iliza joins us to peel back the curtain on the music taste that fuels her creativity. ILIZA'S PLAYLIST:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6dz1fyaN8bWCFvGJlSzllZ?si=4...

What does the man behind Magic for Humans listen to when he’s not busy pulling a fast one on the laws of physics? In this exclusive sit-down, we trade the deck of cards for a record player as we dive deep into the musical mind of Justin Willman. From the high-energy tracks that fuel his live comedy specials to the deep cuts that inspired his creative journey, Justin reveals how rhythm and melody i...

Songversations with Eric Hutchinson is a new podcast that finds out what music the people who define our culture like to listen to. Each week, Eric invites a famous guest to reveal their personal life soundtrack. Together, they listen to key music clips and dive deep into the memories, moments, and meaning found where life and music converge. It’s funny, insightful, revealing, and a great way to d...