Following on from our previous blog that centred on the One Song Podcast we thought it would be useful to highlight some other music podcasts that could boost your beatmaking skills by offering valuable insights and creative inspiration.

1. Pensado’s Place

The OG of music production podcasts, Dave Pensado has been sharing his in-depth knowledge and extensive experience as a top engineer since it’s first episode way back in 2011. The podcast features informative interviews with top-level producers, engineers, and artists. It’s full of actionable mixing tips, gear insights, and industry wisdom, ideal for anyone looking to sharpen their craft and expand their network.

2. Switched on Pop

Musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding break down pop hits from both a musical and cultural perspective. Their insights can help you as a producer understand the theory and trends behind today’s most successful songs, helping you to elevate your creative decisions and songwriting.

3. Questlove Supreme Podcast

Though not strictly focused on music production, Questlove Supreme features an unmatched lineup of guests from across the music world and beyond. With Questlove’s deep knowledge, encyclopedic memory, and genuine curiosity, each long-form interview becomes a masterclass in creativity and history. From legendary producers and engineers to iconic artists, executives, and even tour managers, the show unearths behind-the-scenes stories that are as inspiring as they are informative. Whether you’re a producer or just a devoted music lover, this podcast offers rare insight into the people and moments that shaped modern music.

4. Tape Op Podcast

A companion to the well-respected Tape Op Magazine, this podcast features conversations with producers, engineers, and musicians across multiple genres. It’s packed with studio stories, creative philosophies, and nerdy gear talk. Perfect listening if you want to get a sense of what life is like for a successful producer working in the industry.

5. Dissect

Like the One Song Podcast that featured in the previous blog, this podcast takes an analytical and forensic look at the making of songs. Rather than just the one song, Dissect takes a look at an entire influential album, exploring lyrics, structure, and production with academic rigour. This is an amazing resource if you want to go deep on the storytelling and musical layers of accomplished recordings.

6. The House of Beats Podcast

This pod is a must-listen for beatmakers, producers, and musicians who live in the rhythm-dominated world of hip-hop, R&B, trap, and electronic music. This show focuses specifically on the culture and craft of beatmaking, highlighting the tools, techniques, and creative mindsets that drive some of today’s hottest tracks. Every aspect of beatmaking is covered with in-depth interviews with producers, artists and industry insiders, as well as advice on the business side of beatmaking.

7. Broken Record

This interview-led podcast famously goes beyond the technical and attempts to shed light on the creative process. Hosts Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell are interested in the psychology of creativity and exude a warm and inclusive interview style. They have secured interviews with some of the leading figures in the music industry, giving you a front-row seat to their creative process and studio experiences, great for inspiration and perspective.

8. The Future of What

This podcast is less about the practical aspects of production, focusing more on the business side. Produced by indie label Kill Rock Stars and hosted by Portia Sabin, this podcast covers industry shifts, policy, and marketing. It offers context on the ecosystem that your music will exist in, making it highly valuable for strategic decision making which can help to build a sustainable career.

9. The Producer Grind Podcast

This podcast is aimed squarely at beatmakers and those working in the realms of Hip-Hop, Trap and RnB. As well as in-depth discussions on production techniques, as the title suggests, there is a strong emphasis on the grind behind the beats. Featuring interviews with industry heavyweights such as Timbaland, Metro Boomin, Hit-Boy, and Taz Taylor this podcast tells you what it took to propel these producers to where they are today.

10. Song Exploder

This dramatically titled podcast is a little like Dissect or the One Song podcast as they use the studio multitrack to break down what went into a song recording. The unique thing about this podcast is that the artists themselves get to dissect one of their songs piece by piece. This personal approach offers rare insights into their creative process, arrangement decisions, and production choices. This makes this podcast perfect for musical reverse-engineering as you’re gaining insights directly from the source.

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