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Music Makes Us

Music Makes Us

By: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new podcast Music Makes Us gives listeners a backstage pass to artist on artist conversations about the things artists *really* want to talk about - perfect lyrics, unforgettable shows, treasured artifacts, and more.

Season 1 is hosted by cultural icon Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and brings together revolutionary musicians for funny, unfiltered conversations that go deep on the music and influences that inspire their work - bridging artists of today with legends who came before, and celebrating the music that connects us all.

Co-produced by PRX’s Radiotopia and Talkhouse.

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Episodes
  • Into The Vault: Patti Smith’s Jacket

    Into The Vault: Patti Smith’s Jacket
    Mar 17 2026

    “Patti vibes.” - Shirley Manson

    Learn the crazy connection between Shirley Manson, Patti Smith, and Tina Weymouth as we explore the history of one artifact on this episode of Into The Vault. Come behind the scenes of our Revolutionary Women in Music exhibit with VP of Curatorial Operations Shelby Morrison as we learn about the godmother of punk.
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    11 mins
  • Shirley Manson on Embracing Your Evolution

    Shirley Manson on Embracing Your Evolution
    Mar 10 2026

    Shirley Manson of Garbage on her adoration of Debbie Harry, Patti Smith & Siouxsie Sioux, staying one step ahead of the game, and being a “total original weirdo.”
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    53 mins
  • Into The Vault: Kathleen Hanna’s Money Case

    Into The Vault: Kathleen Hanna’s Money Case
    Mar 3 2026

    “There’s no cage can fit me.” Kathleen Hanna and Joan Jett have many things in common – leading that list is they don’t give a damn. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame VP of Curatorial Operations Shelby Morrison explores the bond between Kathleen & Joan, the Riot Grrrl movement and that lunch-box-turned-safe we’ve heard so much about!
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    9 mins
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