BONUS: Who are the Picassos of pop? (with Ross Golan)

Episode 134,   Sep 13, 2019, 09:00 AM

Ross Golan is no stranger to Switched on Pop. This week, the songwriter and host of the hit podcast And The Writer Is… joins Charlie for a BONUS episode (cue siren) about the surprising lessons learned from a collective seven years behind the interview mic. Tune in as Ross and Charlie discuss the infinite shelf-life of classic songwriting techniques, the happy accidents behind some of your favorite hit songs, and the essential qualities of a good listener.

Find more Ross on Switched on Pop in Episode 58, ‘What’s to Love About Ed Sheeran?’, and catch more of And The Writer Is… when Season 5 premiers this Monday, September 9th — anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Episodes discussed:



Songs Discussed:

  • Lizzo - Truth Hurts
  • Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
  • Paul Anka - Put Your Hand on My Shoulder
  • BTS ft. Halsey - Boy with Luv
  • Ariana Grande - Break Free


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