Episode

Cannonball: Debating Our ‘30 Greatest Songwriters’ List

Podcast: Popcast
Published: May 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 3752
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Summary

On this week's episode of "Cannonball," Jon and Joe sit down with Wesley Morris and Sasha Weiss to discuss how The New York Times Magazine's 30 Greatest Songwriters list came together. They rehash their biggest debates from the process, react to the perceived snubs, engage with reader comments and share some of their personal regrets.