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One song. Around an hour. Every time, we find something we didn't expect.
Four hosts. Zero agreement.
A critic, a producer, a historian and a superfan argue about one song every week.
Music critic
A decade writing about music worldwide. Always asking what a song is really saying beneath the melody.
Producer
Studios on three continents. Knows exactly what makes a song land, and nothing slips past her ear.
Historian
Traces every song back to where it came from: genres, eras, cultural moments. He makes the past feel immediate.
Fan champion
The voice of the listener. Shows up with opinions, questions and an obsessive love of songs he's never heard.
About the show
What if we treated every song the way a book club treats a novel? With real attention, real context and real disagreement.
What listeners say
"The most genuinely curious music podcast I've ever listened to. Every episode makes me want to go listen to the song immediately."
The Tuesday note
A short email with each new episode: the song, the context, and the things we didn't have time to say.
Last week's note
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How often do new episodes come out?
Every Tuesday without fail. We've kept that schedule since episode one.
How do I suggest a song?
Use the suggestion form. The hosts read every one.
Do you cover songs that aren't in English?
Absolutely: Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese and more. The only rule is that the song has something worth pondering.
Where can I listen?
Right here on the site, or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast and Pocket Casts.
Can I advertise on PONDER?
Yes. Request the media kit and we'll get back to you within a week.