Tom Scott's Podcast Express
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsTom Scott’s Podcast Express spotlights many of the people the legendary saxophonist and composer has known in the course of his 50-year career in entertainment. Tom visits with master musicians, actors, writers, filmmakers, members of the media and politicos as they talk about their struggles and triumphs. They'll be some laughs, too.
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Episodes
Paul Shaffer (Part 2)
February 07, 2024 18:24 - 44 minutes - 50.7 MBTom and Paul Shaffer continue their discussion and discuss David Letterman days and much more.
Paul Shaffer (Part 1)
February 07, 2024 17:05 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MBTom and Paul Shaffer go back a long time most notably when they were Blues Brothers. Join Tom and Paul as they have a most entertaining conversation about their decades working together.
Michael Connelly
January 11, 2024 13:24 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBTom talks with best selling author Michael Connelly (Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer).
Lowell Ganz
November 26, 2023 16:50 - 54 minutes - 63 MBTom talks to legendary television and movie writer and producer Lowell Ganz (Night Shift, Splash, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, City Slickers, Parenthood, The Odd Couple and more.).
Drummers Roundtable 2 - JR Robinson, Rick Marotta, Vinnie Colaiuta
April 21, 2023 19:16 - 58 minutes - 67.4 MBTom sits down with another trio of amazing drummers: JR Robinson, Rick Marotta and Vinnie Colaiuta. The trio discuss their personal stories into music, playing the drums and share in career highlights.
Patrick Wayne
April 14, 2023 20:19 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MBTom visits with Patrick Wayne, son of legendary actor John Wayne.
Steve Lukather
April 06, 2023 18:41 - 34 minutes - 39.2 MBTom chats with his long time friend and guitar legend Steve Lukather.
Jimmy Buffett
March 20, 2023 15:52 - 48 minutes - 55.3 MBTom visits with his old friend and legendary musician, author and businessman Jimmy Buffett.
Chuck Lorre
March 14, 2023 15:32 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBTom talks with legendary American film and television director, writer, producer, composer, guitarist and actor Chuck Lorre.
H.R. McMaster
December 07, 2022 19:46 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MBTom visits with retired United States Army lieutenant general and former United States National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. From United States history to wartime strategy to AC/DC, Tom and H.R. cover a fascinating blend of topics .
Steve Squyres
March 11, 2022 17:18 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBTom talks with the truly amazing astronomer and planetary scientist Steve Squyres. Steve shares in his story about how he became an astronomer, talks about the Mars Exploration Rover Mission and much much more.
Jeff Hamilton
February 04, 2022 17:09 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBTom talks with the brilliant drummer Jeff Hamilton. The two discuss how Jeff got started in jazz and then reminisce about the lessons, good times and experiences working and knowing many of the music’s greatest legends including Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Buddy Rich and many many more!
Doc Severinsen
November 14, 2021 20:29 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBTom visits with legendary trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen. The two friends talk about Doc’s beginnings on trumpet, early influences, leading the Tonight Show Band with Johnny Carson, and recording the album “Brand New Thing” that Tom produced with Doc.
Donald Fagen
October 27, 2021 15:05 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBTom catches up with Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen. The two talk about early jazz influences, Walter Becker, Bard College, the origin of Steely Dan, The Nightfly, meeting and working on classic albums Aja and Gaucho and a whole lot more.
Vince Gill
September 21, 2021 17:21 - 40 minutes - 46 MBTom visits with the hugely talented and versatile musician Vince Gill. Vince shares his story of becoming a musician, playing loud guitar and finding himself on stage with the Eagles and much more.
Rick Beato
September 15, 2021 17:11 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MBTom sits down with musician, producer and YouTube sensation Rick Beato. The two discuss Rick's musical upbringing, his life as a musician, and the evolution of his wildly popular YouTube channel.
Christian McBride
September 01, 2021 09:47 - 49 minutes - 56.7 MBTom and Grammy Award winning multi-talented bassist Christian McBride have a spirited conversation about growing up with music in the air, influences, mentors, brushes with greatest and a lot more.
James Widdoes
August 25, 2021 18:37 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBTom visits with actor, producer, director James Widdoes. James is best known for playing Robert Hoover in the movie Animal House but is also a successful producer and director working on many television series such as Boston Common, Reba, The King of Queens, Two and a Half Men and Mom.
Ed Begley Jr.
August 11, 2021 21:01 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MBTom catches up with his old high school buddy and partner in fun Ed Begley Jr. The two converse about their mutual friend John Belushi, growing up in Hollywood and the elimination of fossil fuels.
Patti Austin and Kurt Elling
August 02, 2021 19:28 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBVocalists Patti Austin and Kurt Elling are not only two of the most talented artists who sing extremely well but they are also two of the wildest characters you will ever meet. On this podcast, they join Tom in a stimulating conversation that covers each artist’s background, influences, approaches to their work and share a few stories.
Keb' Mo'
July 08, 2021 08:33 - 44 minutes - 51.7 MBTom sits down with talented bluesman, guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, actor and 5-time Grammy winner Keb' Mo'. Keb' shares his inspiring story from his beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to working his way into the famed A&M Studios to finding the blues to making it and beyond.
Chris Matthews
June 25, 2021 15:07 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MBSeveral years ago, I had the privilege of witnessing Chris Matthews prepare for his popular Hardball show on MSNBC. I never forgot the intense energy that was apparent in the studio as he and his staff prepared for the show. In a way, Chris and his staff reminded me of playing jazz in the moment. Recently, I had a chance to talk with Chris about a variety of topics ranging from his beginnings, the Peace Corps, writing, hosting Hardball and much more. His latest book “This Country: My Life in...
Paul Williams
June 21, 2021 13:42 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBTom’s friendship with songwriting legend and actor Paul Williams dates back to 1971. On this Podcast Express episode, the two old friends talk about memorable times and tie it all into the present. There is no shortage of music legend discussed here.
Saxsession (with Dave Koz, Grace Kelly, Gerald Albright)
June 14, 2021 14:11 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MBAfter playing the saxophone for over 50 years, Tom wanted to dedicate an episode to discuss the sax with a few of his colleagues who have mastered the instrument but have also built careers entertaining audiences with their playing. Dave Koz, Grace Kelly and Gerald Albright sit down with Tom on a special Podcast Express roundtable.
Lou Adler
June 07, 2021 19:22 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBOn this episode of the Podcast Express, Tom visits with entertainment icon Lou Adler. From Sam Cooke to Carole King to the Rocky Horror Picture Show to Up In Smoke to the Monterey Pop Festival, Tom and Lou discuss these legendary topics and much much more. This episode is simply historic.
Dave Grusin
June 02, 2021 09:03 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBTom and his longtime friend Dave Grusin sit down and discuss the remarkable (and historic) career of the composer, arranger, producer, pianist and co-founder of GRP Records. From Dave’s early career with Andy Williams to scoring “The Graduate” and "Heaven Can Wait" to building a hugely successful record label to being the subject of a documentary and more.
Sheila E.
May 24, 2021 18:46 - 45 minutes - 42 MBDrummer, singer, songwriter, author, humanitarian, and icon Sheila E. joins Tom on the Podcast Express. Topics explored range from growing up in a musical family in the Bay Area to Sammy Davis Jr. to Marvin Gaye to Prince to songwriting and much more.
Michael Steele
May 14, 2021 11:40 - 58 minutes - 66.7 MBTom sits down with political commentator, former RNC Chairperson and former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Michael Steele. The two discuss a wide range of topics including Michael’s upbringing, stint as a DJ, musical theater, the band Yes, joining the seminary, and winding up in politics.
Drummers Roundtable: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd, Nate Smith
May 12, 2021 08:57 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBTom sits down with three amazing drummers: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd and Nate Smith. The trio discuss their personal stories into music, playing the instrument, share in career highlights and a few stories along the way. The result is an action packed Podcast Express episode not to be missed.
Malcolm McDowell
May 10, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBCelebrated actor Malcolm McDowell joins Tom on the Podcast Express. The two friends discuss Malcolm’s brilliant career with an emphasis on wonderful accounts with legends Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud and Stanley Kubrick. Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione and the film "Caligula" hysterically find their way into the conversation and much more.
Jim Belushi
May 07, 2021 17:58 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBActor, comedian and cannabis farmer Jim Belushi is Tom's guest on the Podcast Express. The two friends actually go back a long way when Tom played with Jim's brother John in the infamous Blues Brothers band. Tom and Jim discuss that classic concert, Jim's beginnings into acting, tender moments with brother John, Julie Newmar and the cannabis business.
Anjelica Huston
May 05, 2021 09:49 - 49 minutes - 56.5 MBTom and longtime friend Anjelica Huston discuss the Academy Award-winner’s upbringing with her famed family. They also discuss Anjelica’s beginnings into music, acting, and their first meeting at a hipster party in the early 1970’s following a Carole King concert and much more.
Ray Parker Jr.
May 03, 2021 09:19 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe amazingly talented Ray Parker Jr. visits with Tom on the Podcast Express. The two old friends talk about Ray’s beginnings in Detroit, arriving in Los Angeles and breaking into the studio system, musical influences, songwriting and succeeding. As you will hear, Ray’s journey is truly fascinating.
Al Schmitt
April 30, 2021 09:35 - 33 minutes - 39.1 MBTom visits with the late Al Schmitt one of the most prolific recording engineers in music history. The two discuss Al’s beginnings of his career, recording Duke Ellington, moving to Los Angeles, sessions with Hank Mancini, the lost art of mic placement and the greatest power of music.
Billy Bob Thornton
April 27, 2021 20:10 - 44 minutes - 51.7 MBTom and musician, writer, actor, director Billy Bob Thornton have a spirited conversation about musical passions, Elvis, recording, acting, mutual friends and chasing your dreams.
Jim Free
April 23, 2021 17:20 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MBTom visits with lobbyist (and friend) Jim Free who worked in President Carter’s White House as Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Affairs. Jim is also an environmental issues advocate, long term supporter of The Carter Center’s programs focused on peace and health. Jim was instrumental securing songwriting rights on behalf of BMI in Washington and is a passionate music fan and was honored by the Country Music Association for his tireless efforts supporting the music of his ...
Becca Stevens
April 21, 2021 08:50 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBTom talks with the hugely talented vocalist and guitarist Becca Stevens. Becca shares in her upbringing in a musical family, how she found her way into jazz, songwriting with David Crosby and what's on tap in 2021.
Herb Alert
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 42 MBThe legendary Herb Alpert visits with Tom. The two friends discuss Herb’s start into the music business, songwriting, Sam Cooke, the evolution of the Tijuana Brass, that famous cover featuring whipped cream, A&M Studios, and the power of music as it pertains to life.
Herb Alpert
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 42 MBThe legendary Herb Alpert visits with Tom. The two friends discuss Herb’s start into the music business, songwriting, Sam Cooke, the evolution of the Tijuana Brass, that famous cover featuring whipped cream, A&M Studios, and the power of music as it pertains to life.
Vanessa Williams
April 07, 2021 08:19 - 35 minutes - 41.3 MBTom visits with the multi-talented Vanessa Williams. The two friends cover a wide range of topics in their conversation including listening to WRBR, playing french horn, becoming the first African American Miss America, chart topping pop music success, Broadway fame, Covid 19, selling fashion from a living room to Black Theater United and the recording of the single "Stand For Change."
Eric Church
February 05, 2021 19:18 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBPREVIEW EPISODE: Tom Scott talks with country artist Eric Church about his musical influences, the start of his career, songwriting, Cannabis and why he agreed to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl.