Music Makes Us
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 24
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
maggie.gourville@prx.org
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Host
Kathleen Hanna - Punk musician and cultural figure best known as a founding member of Bikini Kill and a member of Le Tigre.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Sleater-Kinney - The 1990s Alternative-rock Explosion, Zines, Girl Night, Cassette Tapes, And Performing Live.
Liz Phair - Making Zines, Playing Live, Exchanging Cassette Tapes, The 1990s Alternative-rock Scene, And The Power Of The Stage.
Brittany Howard - Gardening, Community, Alabama, Freddie Mercury’s Harmonies, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, And The Concert That Shaped Her Musical Path.
Ann Wilson - Seeing Aretha Franklin Live, Warming Up To Elton John, Performing For Major Audiences, And The Story Behind “barracuda.”
Recent Topics
Episodes
Tegan & Sara on Never Giving Up
October 06, 2026
On this episode of Music Makes Us, our host Kathleen Hanna chats with the indie pop duo Tegan & Sara about rock & roll resilience. Listen in as they talk about being two halves of the same person, how much you should toil while writing a song, and who they want to jam with at the Rock Hall Induction ceremony.Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-us
Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney on the Power of the Stage
September 22, 2026
Rebel girls unite! Liz Phair, Sleater-Kinney, and Kathleen Hanna team up on this episode of Music Makes Us to reminisce about making zines, playing at “Girl Night,” exchanging cassette tapes, and more. Listen to go behind the scenes of the alt-rock explosion of the 1990s with the women who were on the frontlines.Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-us
Brittany Howard on the Simple Stuff
September 08, 2026
On this episode of Music Makes Us, Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes chats with our host Kathleen Hanna about some of her favorite things – getting dirt under your nails in the garden, knowing your neighbors, Alabama, and (of course) music. Hear them dive into Freddie Mercury’s harmonies, honoring Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and the middle school concert that changed everything. Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-us
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Music Makes Us?
Music Makes Us is hosted by Kathleen Hanna. Its publicly listed email is maggie.gourville@prx.org. 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 Music Makes Us?
The publicly listed email for Music Makes Us: maggie.gourville@prx.org.
How many listeners does Music Makes Us have?
Podseeker estimates Music Makes Us reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Music Makes Us?
Music Makes Us typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established recording artists, influential rock or alternative musicians, acclaimed singer-songwriters, and performers with distinctive creative perspectives and substantial career histories. Common among recent guests: Influential or acclaimed music career; Major recorded works or hit songs; Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognition or comparable industry stature. Recent guests include Sleater-Kinney, Liz Phair, and Brittany Howard.
How hard is it to get booked on Music Makes Us?
Very high. It mostly books well-known names.
What topics does Music Makes Us cover?
Recent episodes cover Music, Rock Music, Songwriting, Punk Rock, and Live Performance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
maggie.gourville@prx.org
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