Songs You Know with Toby Gad
Welcome to Songs You Know, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the songs you love, hosted by legendary hitmaker Toby Gad. Known for unforgettable hits like John Legend’s "All of Me" and Beyoncé’s "If I Were a Boy," Toby invites some of the most talented and influential voices in music to share their stories.
Each week, Toby sits down with incredible guests — artists, songwriters, and producers who’ve shaped the soundtrack of our lives. From Josh Groban and Victoria Justice to Bon Jovi’s John Shanks, Songs You Know offers intimate conversations with the creators behind iconic hits, revealing the untold stories and inspiration behind each track.
If you want a deeper look at the music you know from the people who made it possible, listen to Songs You Know for new episodes every week. We can’t wait for you to join us on this journey!
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 42
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
David Guetta, Lady Gaga and Enrique All Fought Over THIS Song | Lauren Christy #008
Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Lauren Christy, known for producing hits with Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa and Korn, talks about what it's like working with the world's biggest artists and how sh…
From Avicii to 'I Need a Dollar': Aloe Blacc's Unorthodox Journey | #007
Global superstar Aloe Blacc tells us his side of the stories, from how he sang Avicii's 'Wake Me Up', to his solo success of 'I Need a Dollar' and 'The Man'.
With multiple Grammy nominations, Aloe re…
Clip 11: The Truth Behind X Factor U.S and Simon Cowell
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/-9OHRYmNx_0?si=3C2eQhT4QeOxPWp_
John Shanks and Toby Gad reflect on their joint experiences working on X Factor with Simon Cowell for the US version of the series.
L…
Clip 10: Josh Groban Talks About the Most Embarrassing Moment of His Career
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/junq5ta7Cjg?si=3sDGIvB4IpZyerkZ
Josh Groban talks about his most embarrassing moments, including him burping on stage and a woman touching his leg whilst performing…
Clip 09: "Apologize" by OneRepublic Was Nearly SCRAPPED
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/L6A01CPl-rg?si=ab2vMaHySNMnc2Ue
Greg Wells talks about how he produced OneRepublic's 'Apologize' and how he worked with Ryan Tedder to convince the band to finish i…
Clip 08: How Delilah Montagu Won TWO Grammys
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/SBLDqiSOrPg?si=uRd8-wB6_IKB5h7i
Delilah Montagu has won 2x Grammys in her career so far. Here she talks about what it's like working with David Guetta and Black Cof…
Guess That Song with Josh Groban, Victoria Justice, Delilah Montagu and Eg White (Season 1 Compilation)
In our first season of the podcast, we've had guests from Josh Groban, to Victoria Justice, Delilah Montagu and more. This fun segment is where guests try to work out which song Toby is playing from …
Clip 07: Is Adele The Biggest Artist of All Time?
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/8MXCnfXS5HU?si=GTq_7yw4bNjD3wiC
Eg White reveals the secrets of working with Adele, and how he ended up writing Chasing Pavements with Adele before she had reached …
Clip 06: Toby Gad Made One Unforgettable Mistake at the Grammys
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/SBLDqiSOrPg?si=uRd8-wB6_IKB5h7i
Toby Gad discusses his most embarrassing moments in the music industry.
Listen on:
Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnF
Spotify - h…
Clip 05: One Song That Changed Josh Groban's Life
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/junq5ta7Cjg?si=3sDGIvB4IpZyerkZ
Josh Groban tells the story of how destiny led to him recording his hit song "Raise Me Up", and how David Foster and Celine Dion wor…
Clip 04: How Music Transformed the Wicked Movie
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/L6A01CPl-rg?si=ab2vMaHySNMnc2Ue
Among so many other wild projects, Greg Wells is the music producer for 2024's history-making, record-breaking blockbuster movie Wic…
Clip 03: Did John Shanks Write Take That's Biggest Song?
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/-9OHRYmNx_0?si=3C2eQhT4QeOxPWp_
John Shanks talks about how he helped write Take That's 'Patience' with Gary Barlow.
Listen on:
Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4V…
Clip 02: Victoria Justice opens up about Victorious, Nickelodeon and her Acting Career
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/HTiT_7t65Ok?si=nxbUGZ-pmxdorHJ4
Victoria Justice talks about Victorious and how her acting career began, how she met Dan Schneider, her time on Nickelodeon and what…
The Truth Behind The World's Biggest Songs (Season 1 Compilation)
On Songs You Know we speak with the world's biggest songwriters to find out the stories behind how they created some of the biggest hits ever written.
Here are five stories behind five huge songs, wr…
Clip 01: Delilah Montagu on the Fred Again Viral Boiler Room Moment
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/SBLDqiSOrPg?si=uRd8-wB6_IKB5h7i
Grammy-winning artist Delilah Montagu reveals the viral moment when Fred Again played their song at his Boiler Room.
Listen on:
Apple …
An Unfiltered Conversation with Josh Groban | #006
Josh Groban is a multi-platinum-selling, Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated and Tony-nominated artist. In our conversation, Josh opens up about the song that changed his life, meeting Oprah Winfrey and t…
How John Shanks Changed Bon Jovi Forever | John Shanks #005
Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and musician John Shanks shares his musical journey, from guitarist to international songwriter. Known for his work with Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, Take…
What Happened After Victorious and Nickelodeon... | Victoria Justice #004
Nickelodeon idol and global superstar Victoria Justice reveals the story behind her iconic roles in Victorious and Zoey 101. Victoria shares insight into her creative journey, from her Nickelodeon an…
Why Fred Again's Boiler Room Changed Everything | Delilah Montagu #003
Grammy-winning artist and songwriter Delilah Montagu uncovers her incredible musical journey. From crafting emotional ballads to collaborating with global icons like Fred Again and Black Coffee, Deli…
How Greg Wells Became One of the Most Successful Music Producers in the World | #002
Grammy-winning producer Greg Wells, known for shaping hits with artists like Adele, Taylor Swift, OneRepublic, MIKA, Twenty One Pilots, Elton John (and more!) sits down to discuss his latest creative…