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Tegan & Sara on Never Giving Up
10/06/2026 | 54 mins.On this episode of Music Makes Us, our host Kathleen Hanna chats with the indie pop duo Tegan & Sara about rock & roll resilience. Listen in as they talk about being two halves of the same person, how much you should toil while writing a song, and who they want to jam with at the Rock Hall Induction ceremony.
Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-usLiz Phair and Sleater-Kinney on the Power of the Stage
09/22/2026 | 58 mins.Rebel girls unite! Liz Phair, Sleater-Kinney, and Kathleen Hanna team up on this episode of Music Makes Us to reminisce about making zines, playing at “Girl Night,” exchanging cassette tapes, and more. Listen to go behind the scenes of the alt-rock explosion of the 1990s with the women who were on the frontlines.
Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-usBrittany Howard on the Simple Stuff
09/08/2026 | 52 mins.On this episode of Music Makes Us, Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes chats with our host Kathleen Hanna about some of her favorite things – getting dirt under your nails in the garden, knowing your neighbors, Alabama, and (of course) music. Hear them dive into Freddie Mercury’s harmonies, honoring Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and the middle school concert that changed everything.
Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-usAnn Wilson on Musical Umami
08/25/2026 | 40 mins.Can you imagine performing with Led Zeppelin, Yo-Yo Ma, and the Obamas in the audience? Hear about the time 2013 Inductee Ann Wilson of Heart did just that on this episode of Music Makes Us. Tune in as our host, Kathleen Hanna, chats with Ann about seeing Aretha Franklin live, warming up to Elton John, the real story behind her hit song “Barracuda,” and more.
Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-usWelcome to Season 2
08/18/2026 | 2 mins.Music Makes Us is back for season 2! Host Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and an all-star lineup of guests share stories about going on tour, making art, and making noise — all the beautiful chaos that makes music matter.
Coming up this season: Ann Wilson of Heart, Sheila E, Brittany Howard, Sleater-Kinney, Liz Phair, Tegan & Sara, and more.
New episodes starting August 25, wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced by Radiotopia and Talkhouse for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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About Music Makes Us
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new podcast Music Makes Us gives listeners a backstage pass to artist on artist conversations about the things artists *really* want to talk about - perfect lyrics, unforgettable shows, treasured artifacts, and more.Season 1 is hosted by cultural icon Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and brings together revolutionary musicians for funny, unfiltered conversations that go deep on the music and influences that inspire their work - bridging artists of today with legends who came before, and celebrating the music that connects us all. Co-produced by PRX’s Radiotopia and Talkhouse.
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