Here Are the Best Podcasts About Songwriting

The article recommends seven podcasts that explore how songs are written, why some become hits and what it takes to build a career in songwriting. It argues that streaming has made it harder for songwriters to earn a living, while the growing interest in these shows reflects the craft’s broad appeal and the work behind successful songs.

The recommendations span interviews with established writers and close analysis of individual tracks. Sodajerker has run for 15 years and its archive is held at the British Library; Song Exploder, launched in 2014, has more than 300 episodes and inspired a Netflix series. Other featured shows include Switched on Pop, And the Writer Is… and Songwriters on Process, with guests ranging from Paul McCartney to Olivia Rodrigo.