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Yasi Salek

Booking Overview

This is a music-culture interview show focused on cult bands, iconic artists, albums, and the cultural context behind why they matter, typically featuring journalists, critics, editors, and other subject-matter experts. Agencies could credibly pitch music writers, pop-culture critics, cultural historians, authors, and music-industry insiders with distinctive expertise on an artist or recording; booking difficulty is medium because strong specialist knowledge is expected, but celebrity status is not required.

Metrics

Episodes: 235

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Instagram: 318.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Yasi Salek - Music writer, critic, and podcast host specializing in music history, artists, albums, and popular music culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Music journalists, critics, editors, pop-culture writers, authors, and music-industry professionals with specialized knowledge of a band, artist, album, or musical era.
Required Achievements:  
Published criticism or cultural journalism, Editorial or media experience, Recognized subject-matter expertise on a notable artist, album, or musical movement

Recent Guest Discussions

Amanda Dobbins - The Working Girl Soundtrack, Carly Simon, 1980s Film Music, And The Movie’s Cultural Impact.

Joanna Robinson - The Dirty Dancing Soundtrack, Its Blend Of 1960s Nostalgia And 1980s Pop, Patrick Swayze’s Recording Career, And The Film’s Cultural Impact.

Patrik Sandberg - Madonna’s Confessions II, New York Nightlife, The Album’s Cultural References, And Madonna’s Return To The Dance Floor.

Recent Topics

Cult Bands, Music History, Rock, Pop Music, Albums

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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SOUNDTRACK: ‘Pretty in Pink’ With Rob Harvilla

July 30, 2026

Rob Harvilla joins Yasi to revisit the music of the John Hughes coming-of-age classic ‘Pretty in Pink.’ They discuss the film’s defining mix of new wave and college rock, the eponymous Psychedelic Furs song and its misinterpretation, the ’80s classics that were written specifically for the movie, and why ‘Pretty in Pink’ remains one of the decade’s essential soundtracks. CREDITS:Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalekGuest: Rob Harvilla @harvillaProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional P...

SOUNDTRACK: 'Working Girl' With Amanda Dobbins

July 23, 2026

Amanda Dobbins joins Yasi to take on the Oscar-, Grammy-, and Golden Globe-winning soundtrack to 'Working Girl.' They trace Carly Simon’s path to penning “Let the River Run,” how the Eagles nearly provided the movie’s defining song instead, and the iconic sneakers-to-heels commuter transition. Plus: Who almost played the lead, how much did that apartment really cost, and gifts from Kansas. CREDITS:Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalekGuest: Amanda Dobbins @akdobbinsProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adri...

SOUNDTRACK: 'Dirty Dancing' With Joanna Robinson

July 16, 2026

Joanna Robinson joins Yasi to break down one of the defining soundtracks of the ’80s: 'Dirty Dancing.' They get into the real-life tension between Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze that became undeniable on-screen chemistry, the soundtrack’s seamless blend of ’60s nostalgia and ’80s pop hits, Swayze’s surprise turn as a recording artist with the hit song ‘She’s Like the Wind,’ and how the music helped transform a modestly budgeted film into a full-blown cultural phenomenon. CREDITS:Host: Yasi...

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