The Hardest Part

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Hosted by Kieron Banerji, The Hardest Part dives deep into the most challenging songs ever written. Every two weeks, an artist joins Kieron in the studio to break down the struggles, breakthroughs, and raw emotions behind their toughest songwriting experiences. From overcoming creative blocks to tapping into painful memories, these conversations reveal the delicate balance between self-expression and self-protection. Each episode wraps with an exclusive live performance of the song—raw, real, and sometimes heard this way for the first time. Follow the Hardest Part wherever you get your podcasts, and watch footage from the show on our YouTube and soc...

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Recent episodes

  • Dan Croll Breaks Down the Process of Writing ‘Hail Mary.’Oct 20, 2026 · 26 min
  • Luke Hart on the Songwriting and Production Process of "Biding"Oct 16, 2026 · 19 min
  • Maddie Zahm on the Writing Process of "Meryl"Oct 13, 2026 · 15 min
  • Castle Rat on Why Collaboration Made This Record WorkSep 30, 2026 · 23 min
  • Gently Tender on the song that took 3 years to write.Sep 24, 2026 · 34 min
  • HP #54: Little Dog Star on Leaving Acting for MusicSep 15, 2026 · 30 min
  • HP #53: Pixie McCann on "Rotting": The Drunk Notes App That Became a SongSep 8, 2026 · 17 min
  • HP #52: Show Me the Body: "See You Again"Sep 1, 2026 · 15 min
  • HP #51: Jamie Webster: "Small Town Life"Aug 25, 2026 · 38 min
  • HP #50: Le Ren: "Die Inside"Aug 19, 2026 · 24 min

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