The Rolling Stone Studio Podcast

Jordan Firstman knows that he and Whitney Houston have two things in common. "We believe that the children are our future. And we do... other things." The writer, director, and star of A24's Club Kid stopped by the Rolling Stone Studio to talk with David Fear about his mondo-buzzy directorial debut, about a NYC club promoter who discovers he has a 10-year-old son. He soon bonds with the kid, and finds his inner dad while giving up his hard-partying ways and fighting to become the boy's guardian. "It's like Kramer vs. Ketamine," Firstman says. The triple threat also talks LGBTQ+ club lingo, his role on I Love LA, what actor besides Laura Dern he wants to write a song for, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you’re a legend like Jessica Lange, there’s never enough time to walk through the major memories and moments of a lifetime of work. But the two-time Oscar winner did her best on a visit to the Rolling Stone Studio, where she talked to senior writer CT Jones about returning to American Horror Story for a bravura performance in Season 13, her long relationship with Ryan Murphy, and the early days of her career — from miming in Paris (!) to her breakout role in King Kong (including the subsequent flood of publicity that made her cry) and her career-cap performance in a recent production of Long Day’s Journey Into Night. “I've been incredibly lucky,” Lange told us. “I love acting, and I've had decades of being able to do it, which has been a joy for me. … It all was a great adventure. I'm so grateful that [it] came my way.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior writers Brian Hiatt and Angie Martoccio join contributing editor Rob Sheffield in the Rolling Stone Studio for a deep dive on our new list of the 200 best rock songs of the 21st century. They go through the methodology (most acts only get one song, with a few exceptions), the arguments (not everyone loves Wheatus' "Teenage Dirtbag"), and the various subgenres represented (from emo to pop/punk to garage-rock revivalists to dance-rock to classic-rock survivors). They also explain why the list was broad enough to include pop stars and rappers along with the bands you might expect, and break down the top 10 in detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a good year for Christopher Abbott. In February, he was nominated for his first Tony Award for playing Biff Loman in the revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of Salesman. In late July, he welcomed his first child, a daughter, with partner and fellow actor Aubrey Plaza. Weeks later, Marvel announced that Abbott will take on the role of Charles Xavier (Professor X) in the highly anticipated X-Men reboot coming in 2028. And most recently, he stepped into the boots of Adam Trask for Netflix’s buzzy, eight-episode adaptation of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden. One on its own would be a feat. Together, they represent a banner 10 months — and there’s more on the immediate horizon. Abbott stopped by the Rolling Stone Studio to discuss it all, as well as his favorite artists right now (he cues up Drake before boxing), the project of his that he wishes more people had seen, and his disastrous attempts to sneak into auditions as a struggling actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Audrey Hobert joins senior writer Angie Martoccio in The Rolling Stone Studio at our New York office for a deep dive into her fantastic debut album ‘Who’s the Clown.’ Hobert reflects on the wild year she’s had since releasing the record, bringing her whimsical, energetic live shows all over the world, connecting with fans, and gaining her first Billboard Hot 100 entry with 'Sue Me'. The 27-year-old songwriter also discusses her love for Steve Martin and Nathan Fielder, her song “Phoebe” and how many times she’s been asked about watching ‘Friends,’ and her real-life friend, Gracie Abrams. She also touches on her relationship with social media, Grammys season, and opening for Charli XCX next year. Read more coverage on Audrey Hobert and ‘Who’s the Clown’ on rollingstone.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, Jeremy Allen White — former star of 'The Bear,' the Man Who Would Be Bruce, and extremely handsome actor — is on social media. No, he's not exactly hyped about it. White and Mikey Madison — the costars of 'The Social Reckoning,' Aaron Sorkin's return to the world of Facebook — stopped by the Rolling Stone Studio to talk about their new movie, where the subject of social media naturally came up. The 'Anora' Oscar-winner had Instagram and Facebook accounts when she was 13, she says, before deleting them;: "I think it just never stuck [with me]." White admits that he keeps an Insta for work purposes, but he's still got doubts and fears about the intentions of the companies running them. "They've got billions, they've got trillions, they've changed the way our world works entirely. They have so much of attention. Do they need it all? The genie's out of the bottle. The monster's out of the cage." In other words, don't try to slip into his DMs on Insta. (Also, did you know Madison is an 'Almost Famous' superfan? Who knew?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda Lambert joins senior writer Marissa Moss in the Rolling Stone Studio at our New York office to talk about blending country music and disco on her new album Crisco, out now. Along with making an album for country fans, Lambert says her other goal was to create songs that would be right at home at drag shows — according to the Texas native, that’s the epitome of success. She also lets us into her songwriting process and how her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, is slowly becoming a trusted collaborator in the writing room. Our conversation also, naturally, turns to the legacy of Dolly Parton: Lambert says she wouldn’t be where she is today without the influence of the icon. Read more coverage on Miranda Lambert and Crisco on ⁠rollingstone.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Morello joins Brian Hiatt at The Rolling Stone Studio in our New York office to talk about his first solo rock album, 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want,' his Power to the People Festival, and touring with Bruce Springsteen. He also discusses the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran and Macklemore, addresses whether he voted for Kamala Harris, and explains why he sees his relationship with Springsteen as a model for liberals and leftists working together. Plus, Morello reflects on borrowing riffs from his teenage son Roman, honoring Chris Cornell at his shows, how his late mother, Mary Morello, inspired his lifelong fight for justice, whether Audioslave's band name was a problem, and much more. Read more coverage of Tom Morello on rollingstone.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lennon Stella joins Angie Martoccio inThe Rolling Stone Studio at our New York office to discuss ‘Sleeping Lion,’ her first new album in six years. It was worth the wait: the record, out later this month, contains 12 autumnal folk gems best heard in your living room, with Stella delivering a raw and intimate perspective on relationships within her life. The 27-year-old songwriter takes us inside the new album, and explains how she scrapped an earlier version of it, before she linked up with producer Andy Shauf. She goes deep on the musicians who inspired it — from overlooked visionaries like Nick Drake and Connie Converse to contemporary indie stars like Geese's Cameron Winter. She also reflects on her early career, including Nashville and her viral YouTube days with her sister, Maisy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blondshell joins Angie Martoccio and Leah Lu in The Rolling Stone Studio to talk about her brand new album, 'Violins,' and why she felt compelled to put out a new project after releasing one last year: "I really hate sitting on songs and not doing anything with them. I think I have a subconscious fear that they'll go away or I'll lose the excitement around the song." She also chats about the music she's enjoying these days (Charli xcx, Slayyyter, Life Without Buildings), the type of vibe she'd curate at her wedding, and plays FMK: nostalgia, the moment, the passage of time. "It's become very trendy to hate nostalgia. I love it," she says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices