Show overview
World Cafe Words and Music Podcast launched in 2025 and has put out 58 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 33 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 56 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 56 episodes published. Published by WXPN Listener Supported Radio.
From the publisher
WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
Latest Episodes
View all 58 episodesAcadiana Music Showcase: Corey Ledet
Tune in to a mini-concert with Julianna Riolino
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars pours their heart into every performance
MUNA makes 'all-consuming limerence' sound so good on new album
Amy Grant returns with 'The Me That Remains'
Samm Henshaw on his latest album, 'It Could Be Worse'
Kacey Musgraves is having the time of her life in the 'Middle of Nowhere'
Tune in to a mini-concert with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Beverly and Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland are facing mortality with unadulterated joy
Acadiana Music Showcase: Grand Nathaniel
Squeeze closes the loop on songs they first started writing as teens
Jessie Ware dances toward something deeper on 'Superbloom'
How Rage Against the Machine's 'Evil Empire' unified the masses
Billy Idol has lived to tell his tale
Mariachi music and punk rock have more in common than you might think
Tune in to a mini-concert with MT Jones
Personal Records: Tim Heidecker
The comedian and musician joins World Cafe to share the songs that have shaped his life.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
30 years in, hip-hop duo Atmosphere still has a lot to say
The Minneapolis duo, Ant and Slug, join us to talk about their latest studio album, Jestures.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Watch: On his debut solo LP, Flea fulfills a lifelong promise
Long before he became bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea was enamored with jazz music. On Honora, he puts that love to practice.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Langhorne Slim on his latest album, 'The Dreamin’ Kind'
The singer-songwriter's eighth studio album takes a turn toward rock.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy