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Top Podcasts for Songwriting in 2026

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The songwriting space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 29 of the best, including Song Exploder, Switched on Pop, and Tape Notes.

  1. Song Exploder
    Song Exploder
    Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features ...
    Content:
    ArtsAudio TechnologyCultureElectronic MusicEntertainmentSongwriting
    +6
    Audience:
    Audio Content CreatorsCollege StudentsCreatorsStudentsWorship Leaders
    Goal:
    Getting Expert Insights
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingLong Drive
    +2
  2. Switched on Pop
    Switched on Pop
    Listen closer to pop music — hear how it moves us. Hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding. From Vulture and the Vox Media P...
    Content:
    CultureEducationEntertainmentIndependent ArtistsInspirational MusicSongwriting
    +4
    Audience:
    College StudentsGen ZStudentsWorship Leaders
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At The GymFocused LearningLong Drive
  3. Tape Notes
    Tape Notes
    Tape Notes is a podcast about the art and craft of music production. Hosted by John Kennedy, each episode reunites an artist and producer to talk a...
    Content:
    MusicMusician InterviewsSongwriting
    Audience:
    Audio Content Creators
  4. The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker
    The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker
    New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
    Content:
    Audio FictionBook ClubFictionMusicMusician InterviewsSongwriting
    +2
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Following A StoryWriting A Book
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
  5. Dissect
    Dissect
    Analyzing the music and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode. Join host Cole Cuchna as he dives deep into albums by Kendrick Lamar...
    Content:
    Hip Hop CultureHip Hop LegendsInspirational MusicMusicSongwriting
    Goal:
    Discovering New Ideas
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  6. Strong Songs
    Strong Songs
    Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out wh...
    Content:
    MusicSongwriting
  7. Sodajerker On Songwriting
    Sodajerker On Songwriting
    Sodajerker On Songwriting is a programme devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. The show, created and hosted by the UK songwriting team Sodaj...
    Content:
    Independent ArtistsMusicMusician InterviewsSongwriting
  8. Chris DeMakes A Podcast
    Chris DeMakes A Podcast
    Chris DeMakes A Podcast, hosted by Chris DeMakes of the legendary punk rock band Less Than Jake, features guests who have written iconic songs, exp...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  9. SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs
    SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs
    Clay Mills & Marty Dodson present SongTown on Songwriting — a celebration of great songs, real songwriters, and the craft that ties it all together...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  10. The Working Songwriter
    The Working Songwriter
    Joe Pug hosts a weekly conversation with one of today's best songwriters. The Working Songwriter is a part of the Bluegrass Situation Podcast N...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  11. Songwriters on Process
    Songwriters on Process
    In-depth interviews with songwriters about their songwriting process. Nothing else. No talk of band drama, band names, or tour stories. Treating so...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  12. Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters
    Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters
    Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time...
    Content:
    Musician InterviewsSongwriting
  13. Songversations With Eric Hutchinson
    Songversations With Eric Hutchinson
    What music defines who you are? Join platinum-selling singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson as he sits down with famous guests to explore the personal ...
    Content:
    MusicSongwriting
  14. Songwriting For Songwriters
    Songwriting For Songwriters
    If you love writing songs, you're a true music fan, or you enjoy listening to creators talk about creativity then 'Songwriting For Songwriters' is ...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  15. On the Write Track Podcast
    On the Write Track Podcast
    On the Write Track is a podcast from debut authors Sarah Mughal Rana and Emily Varga that address the little known secrets of traditional publishin...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  16. Songwriter Connection
    Songwriter Connection
    Looking at the craft of songwriting through the eyes of the songwriters. Originating in Nashville Tennessee, we'll have guest songwriters talki...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  17. The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence
    The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence
    Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songw...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  18. Songwriters From Here And Away
    Songwriters From Here And Away
    Songs, Concerts and Interviews with Songwriters from Atlantic Canada and around the World. www.SFHAA.ca Robert Campbell / SFHAA hosts an informal s...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  19. Songwriter Theory Podcast: Learn Songwriting And Write Meaningful Lyrics and Songs
    Songwriter Theory Podcast: Learn Songwriting And Write Meaningful Lyrics and Songs
    Let's learn songwriting! Learn to write impactful and meaningful songs by writing great melodies, lyrics that move your listeners, and arrangements...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  20. Songwriter Trysts
    Songwriter Trysts
    Welcome to Songwriter Trysts, hosted by Rae Leigh—an intimate space where artists from around the world share their passion for songwriting and dis...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  21. Write Songs You Love
    Write Songs You Love
    Have you ever felt like you’ve lost touch with your inner creative compass? Is songwriting a practice you want to maintain for the rest of your lif...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  22. Made It In Music: Interviews With Artists, Songwriters, And Music Industry Pros
    Made It In Music: Interviews With Artists, Songwriters, And Music Industry Pros
    Many want to "make it" in the music industry. Few successfully make it in. Even fewer stay in. The goal of this podcast is to help bring some clari...
    Content:
    Musician InterviewsSongwriting
  23. Prompt Queens
    Prompt Queens
    Prompt Queens is songwriting/comedy podcast. Every episode we write to a new prompt, play our songs, discuss songwriting and the creative process, ...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  24. The Portfolio Composer
    The Portfolio Composer
    Mastering the business of composition through mindset, marketing, and business skills.
    Content:
    Songwriting
  25. Broken Record
    Broken Record
    Broken Record is a show hosted by Ellie every Tuesday at 6pm. Join her as she geeks out about all things music ranging from concerts and artist spo...
    Content:
    Inspirational MusicInspirational VoicesMusicMusician InterviewsRock N Roll StoriesSongwriting
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    Weekend Deep Dive
  26. The Songwriter Diaries
    The Songwriter Diaries
    The Songwriter Diaries is a podcast created by Caroline Stump and Megan Ellsworth that explores the songwriting process. Both Songwriting and Music...
    Content:
    Songwriting
  27. SFG Podcast
    SFG Podcast
    2 Caribbean Arsenal Fans from South Florida discussing the game and team they love.
    Content:
    Songwriting
  28. DIY Musician Podcast
    DIY Musician Podcast
    Content:
    Independent ArtistsSongwriting
  29. Songwriters Unblocked
    Songwriters Unblocked
    Content:
    Songwriting