Strong Songs
Kirk HamiltonMusic: 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 what makes it work.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||
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Kirk sits down with jazz piano legend Peter Martin to talk about Peter's musical background, his momentous early encounters with Wynton Marsalis and Kenny Kirkland, the jazz scene of the 1990s, how the Suzuki method works, and why jazz students today... more
Writer, composer, and Peabody Award-winning podcaster Jad Abumrad joins Kirk to talk about Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, his new 12-part series on the life, music, and legacy of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti.
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This episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz originally ran in August 2025.
Kirk's 2020 episode of Strong Songs about the music of Super Mario
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This episode was written & produced by Casey Emmerling.
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It's fun to talk about TV theme songs, so that's what Kirk and special guest Leigh Sales did. Does this episode need any more introduction than that? Probably not.
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One of the worst Podcasts I have ever come across. There is obviously an agenda behind this rubbish following an evil demonic narrative. They insult our intelligence by assuming we don’t know what this rubbish is about
Apple Podcasts1Al Capi
United Kingdom2 months ago - Amazing podcast
Every episode is like a love letter to the song and music in general, I absolutely adore it.
Apple Podcasts5Huplescat
Australia2 months ago - Strong Songs = Strong Podcast
If you love music, you’ll love this.
Apple Podcasts5StrangebrainAustralia2 months ago - Revelatory
After hearing your crossover cast with “You’ll Hear This” covering Tower of Power, I have become a big fan of “Strong Songs”! I have devoured your Bob Dylan , Police, and EWF episodes thus far. Looking forward to more! Your insightfulness, musicality and genuine love of the art form are so evident! Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5Boomer Music Lover!!
United States3 months ago Often a dissection results in death of the subject. But Kirk's passion and energy always brings more life and enjoyment to the music being analysed. Always a joy to listen
Podcast Addict53 months agoeffgee
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Apple Podcasts | #19 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #74 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #110 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #134 | Canada/Music |
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What is Strong Songs about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Exploring the intricate details of music composition, this podcast engages listeners in meaningful discussions about a wide array of songs and genres, from jazz to pop and everything in between. Each episode features a breakdown of a selected piece of music, highlighting its unique elements, songwriting processes, and the emotional connections it fosters. Guest appearances by musicians, educators, and cultural commentators further enrich the conversations, making it an informative and entertaining experience for music lovers and aspiring musicians alike.
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1. Chat 10 Looks 3
2. You'll Hear It
3. Song Exploder
4. Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
5. Twenty Thousand Hertz
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Strong Songs launched 7 years ago and published 168 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Strong Songs include:
1. Peter Martin
2. Jad Abumrad
3. Leigh Sales
4. Matt Sitman
5. Sam Adler-Bell
6. Ruth Moody
7. Heather Masse
8. Nicky Mehta
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