Zach Sang Show

Twenty years after releasing his classic debut album 'In My Own Words,' Ne-Yo joins us to reflect on that record and the songs that changed his life while introducing his new album country-R&B album, 'Highway 79.' He looks back on his legendary collaborations with Swedish songwriting duo Stargate, the creation of “So Sick,” and the stories behind songs like “Closer” and “Miss Independent,” and all the hits he wrote for others like Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” (she was just a teen when they first met), and Beyoncé's “Irreplaceable” — a song he originally wrote for himself.

Ne-Yo also opens up about why country music inspired his latest project, the changing definition of pop, and why he feels vulnerability has disappeared from modern R&B. Along the way, he shares memories of writing for Rihanna and Michael Jackson, explains why the singer always matters as much as the song itself, writing in Nashville, being a dad to seven kids, playing the Grand Ole Opry and so much more. What’s the inspo behind newie ‘Ms. Tundra’? Will we ever get a new Rihanna LP? Will the songs he wrote for MJ ever see the light of day? Maybe Ne-Yo has the answers…

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Always a joy to have Olivia O’Brien back on the pod — this time to discuss her latest album ‘Pixie’ (it’s her haircut, but listen, she definitely was big into fairies back in the day). It’s been a decade since her breakout hit 'i hate u, i love u' with gnash introduced her to the world, and Olivia is embracing a new era — teaming up with Day Wave aka Jackson Phillips — to create a record that’s indie-pop leaning and as brutally honest as ever. The long purple hair is gone, she’s over her previous attraction to “internet boys,” and her songs showcase her perspective on love, identity, and growing up in the spotlight from this 26-year-old vantage point.

So of course we get into it: the manic pixie dream girl trope, her haircut, and how autobiographical the album really is. She also reflects on 10 years of her breakout song, the disconnect between public perception and reality, being cheated on, dating apps, supporting Benson Boone, the pressure to chase perfection, oversharing and the internet, living with OCD, and so much more.

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After breaking out as Mary Anne Spier in Netflix's 'The Baby-Sitters Club,' Malia Baker has become one of Disney's brightest young stars as Chloe Charming in the 'Descendants' franchise. Joining us on the couch for the first time, Malia chats all about 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' where Chloe and Red must deal with the consequences of changing the past alongside a new generation of heroes and villains.

The Botswana-born, Vancouver-raised actress discusses filming her solo musical number, whether she'd change the past if she could time travel, and the film's themes of friendship, loyalty, and why not every villain is truly a villain. She also opens up about her Disney audition journey, what she learned from working with Brandy, why she intentionally keeps her distance from social media, her activism, and executive producing as well as starring in 'Hair of the Bear,' which was co-directed by Alexandre Trudeau, the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, plus much more.

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One of the biggest voices in modern Bollywood, Vishal Mishra has built an extraordinary career as a singer, songwriter, composer, and playback singer. Best known for songs like "Kaise Hua," "Pehle Bhi Main," "Aaj Bhi," and "Jaate Hue Lamho," his music has become a staple of contemporary Indian cinema, finding audiences around the world. Now, after years of success writing for film, he's released his long-awaited debut studio album, 'Pagalpan.'

Vishal joins us to discuss the years-long process creating this record — he wrote over 170 songs for the album — and reflects on being ridiculed after his ‘Indian Idol’ audition (and other rejections, studying law before committing fully to music, landing his first big break, and writing songs at lightning speed for Bollywood. Currently touring North America, he explains his process, gives us insight into the Indian film industry, plus so much more.
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This inimitable, hilarious, and quip-tastic D’arcy Carden joins us on the couch for the first time to discuss her new ensemble show ‘Five Star Weekend,’ where she plays an over-eager pal with zero social awareness alongside stellar cast including Jennifer Garner, Chloe Sevigny, Regina Hall, and Gemma Chan, to name a few! But we also had to get into her iconic other roles, specifically Janet from ‘The Good Place,’ her early years juggling improv at Upright Citizens Brigade, and popping into numerous eps of ‘Broad City’ thanks to her fellow UCB crew Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. Oh and nannying for none other than Bill Hader who she ultimately wound up on screen with ‘Barry’ alongside Henry Winkler. Phew.

We also discuss her adoration of Maya Rudolph (another co-star), her cool as hell upbringing in the Bay Area, her love of Pearl Jam, her cry prep playlist, her appearances on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy,’ plus her special bond with Lenny Kravitz and just what The Smashing Pumpkins had to do with her changing the spelling of her name. Don’t miss. She’s a hoot.

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