SoulBack R&B Podcast

SoulBack comes from two of the longest-running R&B blog brands on the internet: YouKnowIGotSoul and SoulInStereo. The hosts have been covering R&B journalism for well over a decade, and that institutional knowledge shows in every episode. The format centers on weekly discussions about new R&B releases, throwback classics, and the broader state of the genre, with occasional deep-dive episodes focused on specific years, albums, or producers. The show has amassed 274 episodes since launching in 2015, making it one of the most extensive R&B podcast archives available. Episodes like their fantasy drafts, where the hosts pick teams of R&B producers and debate who assembled the strongest roster, showcase the playful side of the show. Other episodes take a more serious look at why certain albums defined their era or how specific production trends changed the sound of mainstream R&B. The hosts bring real opinions and aren't afraid to disagree with each other, which keeps the discussions from becoming predictable. SoulBack carries a 4.6-star rating from 25 reviews on Apple Podcasts. The release schedule has been less consistent in recent years, with the most recent episode dropping in December 2024, but the back catalog is deep enough to sustain weeks of listening. If you grew up on 90s and 2000s R&B and want a podcast that treats that era with the seriousness it deserves while still covering what's happening now, SoulBack is the show that has been doing it longer than almost anyone else in the space.