Steven Hyden
Music critic and author known for writing about rock music and Bruce Springsteen; appears as the episode's featured guest to contextualize and evaluate The Rising.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 34min
Bruce Springsteen — “The Rising”
Steven Hyden, music critic and Springsteen expert, provides concise context on Bruce Springsteen’s place after 9/11. They discuss Springsteen’s moral authority, The Rising’s rituals of grief and uplift, its production choices, and how songs like Lonesome Day and Into the Fire function as communal responses. Conversation weighs art versus gesture while tracing Springsteen’s late 90s rebound.
Dec 26, 2025 • 51min
Radiohead's Kid A 25th Anniversary Plus Malcolm McLaren
Steven Hyden, an author and music critic, dives into the revolutionary elements of Radiohead's Kid A, discussing its dramatic shift from OK Computer and the electronic influences that shaped it. He explores the band's internal tensions and their move away from mainstream success, emphasizing their unique sound and artistic vision. The conversation also touches on Malcolm McLaren's provocative role with the Sex Pistols, his visual approach to music, and the controversial legacy he left behind, creating a fascinating juxtaposition between two iconic figures in music history.
