Best Adrian Torres Podcasts (2025)

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Duckwrth released his latest project with help from a bold alter ego 23:55

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The rapper and producer talks about his latest album, All American F*ckboy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Lucius create a world all their own on their latest record 40:27

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Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius join us to talk about their fifth, self-titled album, plus they perform live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Southern Avenue 17:51

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The Memphis band performs songs from their new album, Family. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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60 years in, folk legend Jim Kweskin is still a faithful student of his craft 21:31

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A central figure in the folk revival of the '60s, Kweskin has a brand new album out called Doing Things Right. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Two of New Orleans' heavy-hitters unite on 'Audience With the Queen' 18:57

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Funk band Galactic teams up with Irma Thomas, the "Soul Queen of New Orleans," for a new record of original material. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Ichiko Aoba 16:43

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The Japanese singer-songwriter traveled captured field recordings for her latest album, Luminescent Creatures. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: Italian singer-songwriter Ariete has her sights set on stardom 40:57

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After a spot on the Italian version of The X Factor didn't help her as much as she'd hoped, the singer-songwriter took matters into her own hands. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: Finger-style guitar is king at this Tuscan music venue 18:52

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Six Bars Jail, a small club located just outside of Florence, Italy, was founded in 2006. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: Black Snake Moan is inspired by his ancient Italian home 34:01

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Marco Contestabile makes psychedelic blues music influenced by Tarquinia, where he grew up. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: Step inside the Roman studio where Ennio Morricone made magic 10:30

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Some of the Italian composer's most memorable film scores were recorded at Forum Studios in Rome's Parioli neighborhood. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: Ludovico Einaudi is one of the most streamed composers of all time 24:09

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The Italian pianist and composer returns to his childhood in Turin on his latest album, The Summer Portraits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: Born in Rome, Laila Al Habash had to leave to find her voice 34:39

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The Milan-based musician draws on both her mother's Italian side of the family and her father's Palestinian heritage. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: This psych-rock band is fostering an indie rock scene in Rome 29:54

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Weird Bloom's music is psychedelic and catchy, and it kind of sounds like T. rex. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: This Roman record label works to preserve 'B movie' scores 11:32

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Four Flies Records founder Pier de Sanctis explains what makes these increasingly rare soundtracks so special. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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How a copyright strike helped d4vd go supernova in the pop world 30:11

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Following a string of viral hits, the 20-year-old musician hones his sound on his debut album, Withered. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The Culture Corner: 40 years ago, Boyz II Men flipped the script on R&B 17:28

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In his new book, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison digs into how the Philadelphia group updated the old-school R&B vocal group archetype for the hip-hop generation. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Miya Folick 18:01

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The Los Angeles-based musician performs songs from her latest album, Erotica Veronica. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Gigi Perez sails past her viral moment on her debut album 41:55

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The singer-songwriter went viral in 2024 with her queer ballad, "Sailor Song." Her debut album, At The Beach, In Every Life, builds a world beyond her hit. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Let Uwade take you on a walk through the flowers of her mind 38:36

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The North Carolina singer-songwriter joins us to talk about her debut album, Florilegium. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Patterson Hood mined strange childhood memories for his latest solo record 33:15

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The Drive-By Truckers co-founder talks about his latest solo album, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Grief strengthened Ben Kweller's song on his first album since his son's death 37:40

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The Texas singer-songwriter reflects on reconnecting with his musical spirit after losing his teenage son. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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For The Weather Station, there's power in our shared humanity 36:37

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Musician and climate activist Tamara Lindeman talks about the Canadian folk band's latest record, Humanhood. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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How Hannah Cohen found a muse in the Catskill Mountains 34:05

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The singer-songwriter talks about her latest record, Earthstar Mountain. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Feufollet 12:20

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Led by the late Christopher Stafford, this Cajun band became a staple of the Lafayette music scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The Culture Corner: The record that made Tricky a legend 16:23

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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison digs into the U.K. artist's Angels With Dirty Faces. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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To make their country record, Julien Baker and Torres had to lean on each other 30:33

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Both raised in the South, the duo tapped into a familiar sound for Send a Prayer My Way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Benjamin Booker isn't afraid to sit in discomfort on 'LOWER' 18:29

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Booker examines racism, gun violence and the dark side of human nature on his first album in eight years. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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For songwriter Amy Allen, 'quality time' is the key to writing a hit 29:08

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The songwriter talks about writing chart-toppers for stars like Sabrina Carpenter, plus releasing her own, self-titled album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Wilco guitarist Nels Cline on his latest solo record, 'Consentrik Quartet' 29:17

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For his experimental jazz album, Cline teamed up with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, drummer Tom Rainey and double-bassist Chris Lightcap. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sierra Hull's confidence is palpable on 'A Tip Toe High Wire' 29:06

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The mandolin sensation talks about releasing her first independent record, plus an in-studio performance. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Adrian Younge on the final installment in his 'Something About April' trilogy 39:22

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The producer and multi-instrumentalist's latest record explores hip hop and jazz in Brazil. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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For Polish band Trupa Trupa, remembering our history is paramount 35:22

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The Polish rock band talks about their latest project, Mourners. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Neal Francis 18:30

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The Chicago singer-songwriter performs songs from his latest album, Return To Zero. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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For Laura Marling, parenthood was a boon of creativity 30:39

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The English musician talks about making her latest album, Patterns in Repeat. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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How Palmyra tapped into a true collaborative spirit on 'Restless' 30:14

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Plus, the Virigina trio perform songs from their latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Jordana rekindles an old affair on 'Lively Premonition' 34:18

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A trained violinist, the Los Angeles-based musician explains why she brought it back for her latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The Culture Corner: Revisiting Prince's 'Around the World in a Day' 14:35

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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison looks back on Prince's daring left turn following the success of Purple Rain. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Good Prblms 15:02

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The hip-hop collective have made inroads in Lafayette's music scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Noeline Hofmann's debut EP is a vision of Wild Rose Country 29:05

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The singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada, performs songs from her debut EP, Purple Gas. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Momma's latest album chronicles life on the road 19:09

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The Brooklyn band perform songs from Welcome to My Blue Sky. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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For Yasmin Williams, every pluck of the guitar matters 33:10

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The 27-year-old guitarist talks about her latest album, Acadia, plus she performs in front of a live audience. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Megan & Todd Walsh with Atomic Furnishing | Episode 13 39:56

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While we can’t be on the ground in North Carolina to assist our guests, we wanted to do anything we could in order to spread awareness of the devastation around the Asheville area after Helene, and galvanize whatever support we could on their behalf. In addition to recapping the last 3 difficult weeks, we’ll hear the story of their local mid-centur…

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Marcus Cox with Welcome to Memphis 1:03:40

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“You can have a long-term, sustainable career in the hospitality industry that supports you in every way that you need to be supported.” On this episode of Just Bluffin, we talk to Marcus Cox, Executive Director of Welcome to Memphis. He discusses the organization's mission to support and recognize hospitality workers in Memphis and Shelby County. …

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Danny Song & Jonathan Torres with Give Services & Frase Protection 56:36

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“Looking at the city of Memphis, I started to fall more and more in love with every single corner that was sometimes under- resourced or outright neglected.” On this week's episode of "Just Bluffin", we chat with Jonathan Torres and Danny Song. They share their insights on how successful business operations are driven by effective leadership, cultu…

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Adrian Smith with LITE Memphis 26:22

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“We believe that entrepreneurship education is not something that should be exclusive to those that want to start a business." In this episode, we chat with Adrian Smith from LITE Memphis, an entrepreneurial nonprofit for Memphis teens. He discusses the organization's youth entrepreneurship program and how much it has grown in the last decade. We a…

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Jared Barnett with Slingshot Memphis 44:54

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“A lot of people who grow up in an disadvantaged environment don’t grow up thinking they can be whatever they want to be because they aren’t exposed to specific opportunities.” This week’s episode of Just Bluffin features Jared Barnett from Slingshot Memphis, a local nonprofit. Slingshot Memphis’s mission is to ignite a movement that revolutionizes…

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Cole Early with the Overton Park Shell 44:33

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“There is hope through art.” On this episode of Just Bluffin, Cole Early with Overton Park Shell Discusses the importance of music and how it has brought people together in times of strife and turmoil. He tells us about the brand new museum at The Shell and what his job is like as the archive manager. Lastly, we learn about the time that Cole was o…

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Kevin Dean with TN Nonprofit Network 35:42

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“There was something magical about working in a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits.” On this week’s episode of Just Bluffin, we talk with Kevin Dean AKA Mr. Nonprofit of the Tennessee Nonprofit Network. We learn about his impressive background in leadership and nonprofit work. He also gives us the inside scoop on the rebrand and rebuilding of TN…

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Roshun Austin with The Works, Inc. 36:24

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”When people from all walks of life and all income levels can rally around Memphis, those are my favorite moments in the city because we can all believe in one thing.” During this episode of Just Bluffin’ Cecilia and Shannon talk with Roshun Austin from The Works, a nonprofit that helps Memphians with affordable housing. We get to learn more about …