SongWriter

SongWriter turns stories into songs, ft. Questlove, Joyce Carol Oates, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), George Saunders, Steve Earle, Susan Orlean & David Sedaris

Ben Okri + Matshidiso
Dec 17, 2024 – 01:06:50
Sarfraz Manzoor + SK & the Kings
Dec 3, 2024 – 45:12
Asli Perker + Tuna Kiremitçi
Nov 19, 2024 – 40:26
Hala Alyan + H.Sinno
Nov 5, 2024 – 43:54
Maggie Smith + Kat Edmonson
Oct 22, 2024 – 55:54
Naz Riahi + Rahill
Oct 8, 2024 – 45:33
Ina Cariño + Alex Wong
Sep 24, 2024 – 40:42
Kate Cohen + Jesse Cohen-Greenberg
Sep 10, 2024 – 35:09
Freddy Mutanguha & Hope Azeda + Peace Jolis
Aug 27, 2024 – 37:37
W. Kamau Bell + Las Cafeteras
Aug 13, 2024 – 48:50
Imbolo Mbue + Crys Matthews
Jul 30, 2024 – 33:21
Joyce Carol Oates + Ali Sethi
Jul 16, 2024 – 30:16
Susan Orlean + Diana Gameros
Jul 2, 2024 – 41:45
Season 6 Trailer
Jun 18, 2024 – 01:46
Pre-Season Six Bonus Episode
May 4, 2024 – 10:29
David Sedaris + Jacob Ewald (Slaughter Beach, Dog)
Nov 7, 2023 – 29:36
Raven Leilani + Elysian Fields
Oct 24, 2023 – 29:55
George Saunders + Ben Arthur
Oct 10, 2023 – 45:51
George Saunders + Craig Finn
Oct 10, 2023 – 46:12
Dave Eggers + Vienna Teng
Sep 26, 2023 – 36:09
Andrew Sean Greer + Torquil Campbell & Daniel Handler
Sep 12, 2023 – 37:36
Sally Rooney + Sam Himself
Aug 29, 2023 – 26:13
Kevin Allison + Carolyn Kendrick
Aug 15, 2023 – 34:21
Dolan Morgan + Self Help
Aug 1, 2023 – 29:03
Charlie Gilmour + Matshidiso
Jul 18, 2023 – 28:56
Jean Hanff Korelitz + Warren Zanes
Jul 4, 2023 – 40:08
Masha Gessen + Maria Sonevytsky
Jun 13, 2023 – 34:59
Daniel Bergner + Bob Bergner
Jun 6, 2023 – 34:30
Neil Gaiman + FourPlay
May 23, 2023 – 22:59
Cheryl Strayed + MILCK
May 9, 2023 – 37:31
Season Five Trailer
Apr 25, 2023 – 02:27
Blake Lemoine + Jonathan Mann
Sep 6, 2022 – 35:22
Questlove + Chris Pierce
Aug 23, 2022 – 27:13
Mary Gauthier + Kelley McRae
Aug 9, 2022 – 25:23
Jonathan Franzen + Wussy
Jul 26, 2022 – 39:05
Ashley C. Ford + Be Steadwell
Jul 12, 2022 – 40:06
Tom Franklin + Ben Glover
Jun 28, 2022 – 24:41
Laurie Woolever + Mike Ruffino
Jun 14, 2022 – 41:24
Mike Nichols, told by Mark Harris + Anna Kline
May 31, 2022 – 22:31
Wright Thompson + Drew Holcomb
May 17, 2022 – 23:06
Halston, told by Ned Martel + Stephan Moccio
May 3, 2022 – 23:30
Zelda + Carsie Blanton
Apr 19, 2022 – 32:52
Coal Country + Steve Earle
Apr 5, 2022 – 29:20
Season Four Trailer
Mar 22, 2022 – 02:28
Joyce Carol Oates + Katie Melua
Oct 19, 2021 – 23:53
Introducing Basic Folk
Oct 18, 2021 – 01:06:51
Jonathan Lethem + Tift Merritt
Sep 21, 2021 – 21:56
Keith Rosson + Antje Duvekot
Sep 7, 2021 – 33:27
Jeremy Welch + Maia Sharp
Aug 24, 2021 – 28:08
George Saunders + Ben Arthur (Part 1)
Aug 10, 2021 – 44:05

Recent Reviews

cowboyji

Fantastic!

Can’t ask for more than a clever conceit, solid execution, and top-tier guests. This show has all of that, thoughtfully curated by host Ben Arthur. Good, good stuff.
mspassell

46369927 stars!!!

Beautiful pairings!
BZ Douglas

Wonderful concept, wonderful host

Attended a live taping of the show in Cleveland, and immediately fell in love with the concept and how Ben conducted the interview. Looking forward to following this show for as long as it runs!
Besteger

Looking Forward to More

Long-time fan of Arthur’s music. It’s fun to hear stories that have sparked his interest & learn more about his writing process. I’m looking forward to hearing from his guests, as well.