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'…

Y La Bamba

Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos of Y La Bamba joins Norah for an honest talk about heritage, identity, and songwriting. They share how their roots shape their music and the curiosity behind their poignant lyrics. Along the way, they perform a couple of beautiful songs, moving between languages. Recorded 10…

Richard Julian

Singer-songwriter Richard Julian joins Norah for a chat between longtime friends and bandmates in The Little Willies. They revisit their fateful first meeting and their early New York days, leading to the collaborations that have kept them making music together. It’s a trip down memory lane, filled…

Lucius

Lucius, the duo of Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, join Norah for a warm conversation about the chemistry that shapes their music. They talk about how their onstage personas transport them into performance, the paths that brought them together, and how they craft their richly layered arrangements, we…

Joshua Homme

GRAMMY-winning musician Joshua Homme joins Norah for a candid, offbeat conversation that covers everything from the creepiness of nursery rhymes to embracing the human nature of music. They also dive into the story behind Joshua’s project, Alive In The Catacombs, with a few sweet, Valentine’s-ready…

Julian Lage

GRAMMY-winning guitarist and composer Julian Lage joins Norah for a conversation that highlights his singular voice in music and a career defined by curiosity and craft. They talk about the universality of music and the nature of songs. Along the way, they geek out over guitars, with plenty of beau…

Bridget Everett

A comedian, actor, and singer-songwriter, Bridget Everett blends raw humor with emotional honesty. She joins Norah for a candid conversation and performances that reflect both her cabaret roots and the vulnerability audiences know from Somebody Somewhere. Stay tuned for a spontaneous take on one of…