# Hrishikesh Hirway: Song Exploder / Paper Explorer

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Podcast: [Sleeping with Celebrities](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sleeping-with-celebrities-6040543)
Published: 2026-04-15T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.maximumfun.org/podcasts/sleeping-with-celebrities
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## Resource

Out of all the podcasts in the world, and there are dozens, Song Exploder is one of the best and totally unique. Hrishikesh Hirway, well, more deconstructs rather than explodes songs and is joined by the musicians who created the song in the first place. And the guests! How about Madonna! U2! Sabrina Carpenter! And so many more. Hrishi is a musician as well with a new album, In The Last Hour of Light, dropping on April 24th. He’s here to talk about music, sure, but also paper. As a former graphic designer, he has many thoughts and details about weight, finish, stock, and coating. How about unbleached cardboard for a CD case? He has thoughts. Paper conversation is a sort of lullaby, you’ll find and Hrishi’s gentle voice will soon have you dreaming of that room in the back of the office where they keep the paper for the copier.

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