The Track Star Podcast

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield on funk, soul as well as some vocal jazz. In this episode, Andrew shares how different styles of music affect his interpretations of the characters he plays, as well as sharing stories about the obscure French Hip-Hop group he was a member of and his life-changing concert experiences.



Watch as he breaks down the soul and vocal ‘purity’ of the timeless classics , and displays the truly special way in which he listens to all kinds of music.



This Episode's Track List:

Tieduprightnow - Parcels

Father Figure - George Michael

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Mississippi Goddam - Nina Simone

Grace - Jeff Buckley

Water Get No Enemy - Fela Kuti

The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Martin Carthy

Just a Gigolo / I Ain’t Got Nobody - Louis Prima

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing a local librarian from the NY Public Library, Dan, and his encyclopedic knowledge of 70s/80s rock. While regaling us with fascinating anecdotes surrounding a range of his favorite artists, his deep passion for music is obvious and infectious. Dan has a remarkable knack for expressing exactly what he loves about each and every track Jack throws at him, creating one of the most entertaining and informative episodes of Track Star* to date.



Dan adds perspective to the artists behind beloved rock classics through captivating details, and remarkably descriptive explanations of musical style, in this terrific new episode of Track Star*.

This Episode's Track List:

Black Cow - Steely Dan

Excitable Boy - Warren Zevon

Gotta Get Up - Harry Nilsson

Ocean Man - Ween

I’m Holding You - Ween

Watching the Detectives - Elvis Costello

Home - Mac DeMarco

Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top

Makes No Sense at All - Hüsker Dü

In a Jar - Dinosaur Jr.

Today on Track Star*, we’re putting Emmy-nominated actress Dakota Fanning’s music knowledge to the test with a mix of Southern classics, childhood favorites, and songs that shaped her along the way.

Ahead of her new film The Sun Never Sets, Dakota reflects on growing up between Hollywood film sets and a traditional Southern upbringing, sharing stories from her childhood, career, and the music tied to it all. Watch the full episode as Dakota Fanning puts her music knowledge to the test and shares stories from a life spent on and off screen.



This Episode's Track List:

Little Deuce Coupe - The Beach Boys

Cherry Bomb - The Runaways

Shoes - Lil Wayne

Jesus was a Crossmaker - Judee Sill

Weather for Tennis - Hilary Duff

The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Reba McEntire

Una Palabra - Carlos Varela

Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing Alabama’s very own Whitmer Thomas on home-state classic hits and punk-driven 2000s tracks. Showcasing his own musical influence and childhood upbringing, Whitmer Thomas takes us on a tour through his journey as a singer and stand-up comedian and how they intertwined, with anecdotes that shaped his career along the way.

From stories of van tours as a teenager, being raised by his musical mother, and his love-hate relationship with Alabama, Whitmer Thomas has us hooked on this episode of Track Star.

This Episode's Track List:

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Reckless Abandon - Blink-182

First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes

Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season - Jimmy Buffett

Why Can’t We Be Friends - War

If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow

Every Morning - Sugar Ray

Little Criminals - Randy Newman

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing the iconic Australian pop star Troye Sivan on Y2K euphoria and melancholy R&B classics. Revealing the extent of his own musical influence and knowledge, Troye Sivan gives us the opportunity to learn about his journey as a singer and performing artist and his recent experience touring with legendary genre-bending musician Charli XCX.



With personal stories, a rapid guessing speed, and sunglasses that Jack himself wants to purchase now, Troye Sivan brings a laidback chatty vibe to this episode of Track Star.

This Episode's Track List:

Happy & Sad - Kacey Musgraves

No Ordinary Love - Sade

Virtuoso - Ryan Beatty

SS26 - Charli XCX

All For You - Janet Jackson

Since I Left You - The Avalanches

Music - Madonna

Sleeping In - The Radio Dept.