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SongWriter turns stories into songs, ft. Questlove, Joyce Carol Oates, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), George Saunders, Steve Earle, Susan Orlean & Neil Gaiman

SongWriter Ben Arthur

    • Music
    • 4.3 • 42 Ratings

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SongWriter turns stories into songs, ft. Questlove, Joyce Carol Oates, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), George Saunders, Steve Earle, Susan Orlean & Neil Gaiman

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Premium Subscriber Episode #12

    Premium Subscriber Episode #12

    Exclusive news about upcoming live shows this summer, and featured storytellers and poets for season 6!

    Premium Subscriber Episode #11

    Premium Subscriber Episode #11

    Exclusive news of season #6 (including upcoming guests), and a bonus interview with Jacob Ewald of Slaughter Beach, Dog with Ben's daughter Ruby taking the mic!

    David Sedaris + Jacob Ewald (Slaughter Beach, Dog)

    David Sedaris + Jacob Ewald (Slaughter Beach, Dog)

    David Sedaris reads an excerpt from Theft By Finding, and Jacob Ewald of the band Slaughter Beach, Dog talks about how the book gave him permission to call himself a songwriter, and shares a new song written in response

    • 29 min
    Raven Leilani + Elysian Fields

    Raven Leilani + Elysian Fields

    Bestselling author Raven Leilani reads an excerpt from her story "Breathing Exercise," and Elysian Fields share a new song called "The Contortionist"

    • 29 min
    George Saunders + Ben Arthur

    George Saunders + Ben Arthur

    Part 1 of 2
    George Saunders reads his story "Sea Oak," and Ben Arthur and Craig Finn share songs written in response

    • 45 min
    George Saunders + Craig Finn

    George Saunders + Craig Finn

    Part 2 of 2
    George Saunders reads his story "Sea Oak," and Ben Arthur and Craig Finn share songs written in response

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

mspassell ,

46369927 stars!!!

Beautiful pairings!

BZ Douglas ,

Wonderful concept, wonderful host

Attended a live taping of the show in Cleveland, and immediately fell in love with the concept and how Ben conducted the interview. Looking forward to following this show for as long as it runs!

Besteger ,

Looking Forward to More

Long-time fan of Arthur’s music. It’s fun to hear stories that have sparked his interest & learn more about his writing process.
I’m looking forward to hearing from his guests, as well.

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