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Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam, Justin Richmond

Booking Overview

Interview podcast focused on music, artistic process, and music history, typically featuring established recording artists, songwriters, producers, and other major music-industry figures. Credible pitches include prominent musicians with substantial catalogs, influential producers or composers, and authors or industry veterans with distinctive music careers or major projects; booking difficulty is very high because the show regularly features highly accomplished and recognizable guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 405

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 14.1k subscribers

Instagram: 55.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcastsales@iheartmedia.com

marketing@pushkin.fm

info@pushkin.fm

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Host

Rick Rubin - Legendary record producer and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, known for shaping influential recordings across hip-hop, rock, country, and other genres.

Malcolm Gladwell - Bestselling author, journalist, and co-founder of Pushkin Industries, known for writing and audio projects exploring ideas in culture, psychology, and society.

Bruce Headlam - Music journalist and editor known for his work covering musicians, songwriting, recording, and popular music history.

Justin Richmond - Music journalist and podcast host focused on artists, recording, and the creative process behind music.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established recording artists, influential songwriters, producers, composers, music-industry veterans, or authors with substantial music careers and a distinctive creative perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Major recording catalogs or influential band memberships, Notable songwriting, production, or composition credits, Critically recognized solo or collaborative work, Memoirs or major creative projects connected to music

Recent Guest Discussions

Lee Ranaldo - His Career With Sonic Youth, Solo Work, Collaborations, Guitar Experimentation, And Composing A Documentary Soundtrack.

Brandon Flowers - His Album Thrasher, Country Music Influences, Family History, Mormon And Working-class Roots, And Songwriting.

Tom Morello - His Solo Album, Early Career, Guitar Playing, Political Music, Rage Against The Machine, And The E Street Band.

David Porter - His Memoir, Stax Records, Songwriting And Production, Collaboration With Isaac Hayes, And The Development Of Classic R&b.

Travis Barker - His Dedication To Drumming, Punk Influences, Blink-182, Box Car Racer, And Collaborations With Other Rock Musicians.

Recent Topics

Music, Songwriting, Music Production, Rock Music, Music History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
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Susanna Hoffs

October 13, 2026

Susanna Hoffs rose to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer and guitarist of the Bangles, the Los Angeles band behind hits like “Manic Monday,” “Walk Like an Egyptian” and “Eternal Flame.” Inspired by the Beatles, the Byrds and the melodic pop of the 1960s, the Bangles brought jangling guitars and rich vocal harmonies to a decade dominated by synthesizers. Hoffs' distinctive voice and gift for melody helped give the band its signature sound. Since the Bangle...

The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic | Malcolm Gladwell's New Audiobook

October 06, 2026

The United States has far more homicides than any of its peers around the world. Why?  In his new audiobook book, The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic, Malcolm Gladwell explores the American “peculiarity” — how the world’s wealthiest country came to suffer from a problem typically only seen in the world’s poorest countries.  Drawing on original interviews, archival and social science research, and his trademark insight, Gladwell app...

Elvis Costello

September 29, 2026

Elvis Costello seemed to arrive fully formed with his 1977 debut, My Aim Is True. The look, the voice, the wordplay and the attitude were already there, along with songs like “Alison,” “Watching the Detectives” and “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” that helped establish him as one of the most distinctive songwriters of his generation. But behind that seemingly sudden arrival were years spent absorbing everything from Motown and country to Joni Mitchell...

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Frequently asked questions

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Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
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How do I get in touch with Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond?

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond is hosted by Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell. Its publicly listed emails are podcastsales@iheartmedia.com, marketing@pushkin.fm, and info@pushkin.fm. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond?

The publicly listed emails for Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond: podcastsales@iheartmedia.com, marketing@pushkin.fm, and info@pushkin.fm.

How many listeners does Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond have?

Podseeker estimates Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond?

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established recording artists, influential songwriters, producers, composers, music-industry veterans, or authors with substantial music careers and a distinctive creative perspective. Common among recent guests: Major recording catalogs or influential band memberships; Notable songwriting, production, or composition credits; Critically recognized solo or collaborative work. Recent guests include Lee Ranaldo, Brandon Flowers, and Tom Morello.

How hard is it to get booked on Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Songwriting, Music Production, Rock Music, and Music History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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marketing@pushkin.fm

info@pushkin.fm

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