I was a little surprised at first how great an interviewer Hanif Abdurraqib is, besides being one of the best music writers and poets working today. But it makes sense—as a writer he is so adept at creating and paying deep attention to connection, both between himself and the subject of his writing and between himself and the reader. So of course he would also be excellent at creating connection between himself and his guests, as well as between the show and the listener. This is honestly the best music-oriented interview show I've heard, and it's among the best interview shows that I've encountered in any genre.