The Hardest Podcast to Podcast
The Hardest Podcast to Podcast
Podcast Description
The Hardest Podcast to Podcast celebrates The White Stripes discussing one song at a time.
The show is simple: one White Stripes song a week, at random. Ryan Schaap sits down with a guest host to cover one song and discuss it's legacy and it's role in the band's catalogue.
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork by Caitlin Likely
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into various themes centered around the White Stripes' music, covering all 87 album songs, 42 singles, b-sides, and even remixes. Episodes like 'I’m Lonely (but I Ain’t That Lonely Yet)' feature guests discussing the impact of specific songs, showcasing Jack White's storytelling abilities and exploring the band's evolution, making for rich discussions around music and personal connection.

The Hardest Podcast to Podcast celebrates The White Stripes discussing one song at a time.
The show is simple: one White Stripes song a week, at random. Ryan Schaap sits down with a guest host to cover one song and discuss its legacy and its role in the band’s catalogue. Working hard to celebrate everyone’s favourite duo, Jack White and Meg White.
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork by Caitlin Likely
Without a doubt, the BEST final track on all six White Stripes albums.
Melissa and Ryan discuss the powerful closer to 2001’s White Blood Cells, share their thoughts on the lyrics and themes, and praise Jack and Meg for their harmonizing.
They also discuss Melissa’s outstanding article “Searching for Meg White” for Elle Magazine and covering the the band’s early days as the staff music writer of Detroit’s Metro Times.
Melissa Giannini is a writer, editor, and editorial consultant in New York. She’s also worked as an editor for Nylon and Spin.
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely
Intern: Amanda Schultz
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