Edgar Wright
Charli is joined by British film director and self proclaimed music nerd, Edgar Wright to talk about the best songs ever.
May 30, 2022•30 min
Charli XCX's Best Song Ever
Charli XCX finds perfect tracks for life's ultimate playlist - whether you're going through a break up, or pulling up to the party, Charli and friends have the best song ever.
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Episodes
Caroline Polachek
Charli is joined by popstar Caroline Polachek to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss songwriting, nonsense lyrics and spill the tea on secretly living together in LA.
May 23, 2022•33 min
Amelia Dimoldenberg
Charli's joined by Chicken Shop fan and dating guru Amelia Dimoldenberg to chat dating (obvs), Aitch, ruining Louis Theroux's life and more.
May 16, 2022•34 min
Maya Hawke
Actor, singer and child of Hollywood royalty Maya Hawke joins Charli to chat why being dead makes you cool, spontaneous parties and of course, the best songs ever.
May 09, 2022•36 min
Rostam Batmanglij
Rostam Batmanglij joins Charli to talk his best songs ever for the back of a cab, from childhood and for the happiest time in his life.
May 02, 2022•33 min
Olly Alexander
Pop prince and acting sensation Olly Alexander joins Charli XCX to chat Bafta gossip, feeling nostalgic and why the (romantic) sequels are always the best.
Apr 25, 2022•34 min
Fatboy Slim
Living legend Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim on the best song by him, the best song to play at a party and a funeral song SO important, it's actually written into his will...
Apr 18, 2022•32 min
Jade Thirwall
Pop icon Jade Thirwall joins Charli XCX to talk UK vs US Girlbands, the best ever song by Little Mix, and why THAT corset Perry wore is actually iconic, thank you!
Apr 11, 2022•31 min
Kim Petras
Kim Petras on the best song to shake your coconuts to, the happiest time of her life and a beautiful conversation about the late, very great icon, Sophie.
Apr 04, 2022•31 min
Joy Crookes
Joy Crookes and Charli XCX on proudly owning your own identity, stanning over Kate Nash and songs for selling yoghurt...
Mar 28, 2022•37 min
Grimmy
Charli XCX is joined by Grimmy to chat songs for designing spaces, Grace Jones being iconic at Wimbledon and Brooke Candy being a dad's favourite...
Mar 22, 2022•33 min
Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers (and her pug) join Charli XCX to chat smashing up your guitar, the best way to troll on twitter and saying NO to hearing people's demos...
Mar 15, 2022•38 min
Rachel Sennot
Comedian and actor Rachel Sennot joins Charli to talk about living in the moment, partying with Pete Davidson and why wedding songs are actually perfect for funerals.
Mar 07, 2022•35 min
Shygirl
Shygirl joins Charli XCX for a deep and meaningful chat about changing the face of the modelling industry, how anyone can have B.D.E., Elizabeth Taylor and more...
Feb 28, 2022•36 min
Max Minghella
Actor Max Minghella talks (a lot of) Taylor Swift, Meek Mill vs So Solid Crew and has an actual near death experience while talking about funeral songs...
Feb 21, 2022•32 min
A.G. Cook
It's the turn of producer, musician, record label head and all round very busy man A.G Cook who chooses what may be Charli's favourite funeral song of the series...
Feb 14, 2022•39 min
Rina Sawayama
Rina Sawayama and Charli on why all movie fight scenes should be soundtracked by girlbands, eating crisps on a night out and Shania twain being the queen of key changes...
Feb 07, 2022•35 min
Dasha Nekrasova
Dasha Nekrasova swaps Red Scare for Best Song Ever as she joins Charli XCX to talk about the best songs to cry to, party to, and why Oasis are better than The Beatles...
Jan 31, 2022•33 min
Troye Sivan
In our first episode of Series 2, besties Troye Sivan and Charli XCX talk songs fit for the Met Gala, Britney chills-inducing debut and just what "Bloom" really means.
Jan 24, 2022•35 min
Rita Ora
Charli is joined by long-time friend and pop royalty, Rita Ora. They talk getting lost at Glastonbury, living life to the fullest and of course, the best songs ever.
Dec 27, 2021•30 min
Mad Dog Jones
In this episode Charli is joined by visual artist Mad Dog Jones. They talk about his love for Tokyo, duets and (try to) get to the bottom of just what an NFT actually is...
Dec 20, 2021•29 min
Gracie Abrams
This week, Charli is joined by Gracie Abrams for a deep and emotional chat featuring some Lil Nas X praise, a joint fascination with funerals and some music that opens the soul...
Dec 13, 2021•33 min
Lukas Gage
Charli XCX is joined by the actor Lukas Gage; star of Euphoria, White Lotus and more to discuss his choices for the best songs ever...
Dec 06, 2021•33 min
Jordan Firstman
Charli is joined by writer, comedian and internet sensation Jordan Firstman. The pair discuss Jordan's viral impressions, life as a gay man and why bowling is the worst sport ever.
Nov 29, 2021•29 min
Tove Lo
Charli is joined by her friend, musician Tove Lo. Tove selects her best songs ever and the pair discuss partying together, stanning Sweden and how to actually pronounce Tove’s name
Nov 22, 2021•39 min
Jack Antonoff
Super producer Jack Antonoff aka Bleachers joins Charli to chat Best Songs Ever. Jack discusses growing up in New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen and how he envisions Charli’s funeral.
Nov 15, 2021•27 min
King Princess
Charli sits down with artist King Princess to talk about the best songs ever. They discuss making music, nude waxworks at funerals and why King Princess is the gay Madonna.
Nov 08, 2021•35 min
Tommy Dorfman
Charli is joined by actress and model Tommy Dorfman. Charli quizzes Tommy on the best songs ever and the pair discuss film, fashion and falling in love.
Nov 01, 2021•44 min
Dev Hynes
Charli is joined by artist and superstar producer Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange, to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss having two funerals, crying at football games and Dev’s iconic early days with his Nu-Rave-Metal band, Test Icicles.
Oct 25, 2021•28 min
Caroline Polachek
Charli is joined by popstar Caroline Polachek to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss songwriting, nonsense lyrics and spill the tea on secretly living together in LA.
Oct 18, 2021•32 min
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