Pino Palladino & Blake Mills

Legendary bassist Pino Palladino and producer, guitarist, and songwriter Blake Mills join Norah for a deep musical session. They let us in on the instruments they've brought to the studio, challenge Norah with some of the music, and share a set of immersive performances together. Recorded 10/2/25.

St. Vincent

For the podcast’s first live episode, Norah is joined by St. Vincent, aka Annie Clark, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and Grammy winner, at the St. Cecilia Hotel in Austin during SXSW. Tune in as these two Texans talk about what keeps Annie moving forward, and share incredible duets liv…

Jason Moran

Pianist, composer, and bandleader Jason Moran brings a deep well of musical curiosity to this episode. From their shared Texas roots to their time on the same label, he and Norah talk about the ways their careers have orbited each other over the years. There’s a lot of music throughout, including c…

Madison Cunningham

GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Madison Cunningham joins Norah for a thoughtful hang and a set of striking duets on Madison’s songs. They talk about writing authentically and the artists who helped make songwriting make sense. Recorded 10/15/25.

Harry Mack

Harry Mack, a freestyle rapper known for his jaw-dropping improvisation, joins Norah for an episode where nearly everything is off the top of the dome. Today, he steps behind the drums, shows a different side of his musicianship, and talks about discovering his gift. Hear how he handles even the tr…

Josh Groban

Tony and GRAMMY nominee Josh Groban chats with Norah about being a "late bloomer" in finding his voice, life on and off the stage, and their shared love of musical theater. The episode features candid renditions of familiar favorites reimagined and a timeless Broadway classic. Recorded 11/25/25.

The War and Treaty

The War and Treaty, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, join Norah to share fascinating stories and a powerful set of songs. They talk about finding their voice together and the experiences that have shaped their music. Recorded 4/9/25.

Martha Wainwright

Martha Wainwright stops by to talk with Norah about growing up in one of music’s storied families and carving out her own path as an artist. She reflects on the 20th anniversary of her debut album, and she and Norah explore songs old and new. Recorded 4/30/25.

Lady Wray

This episode features Lady Wray, the acclaimed soul singer whose powerful voice has earned widespread praise. She joins Norah to talk about the winding path that brought her to where she is today, their shared connection to producer Leon Michels, and they perform a few songs together—including a sp…

Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl and Norah hang out in Foo Fighters' studio to play through some choice songs from his epic career. Dave talks about why he decided to take the hard road after Nirvana, getting lost in the White House, and asks Norah to take him to music school. Norah and Dave duet on a song that he hasn'…