Why it matters: In a world where social media and the 24-hour news cycle mean we can get waaaaay too much information about certain musicians, I don't think we get enough news about Wyclef Jean. Fans of the legendary musician and producer know he hails from Haiti and rose to fame as part of The Fugees, but this podcast offers an entertaining look at Wyclef's move to the US at age 9 and details how a little bit of luck, a little bit audacity and a whole lot of talent propelled him to stardom.

More than the music: The story Wyclef tells about his early career mascot -- a rare, white Mexican goat -- is laugh-out-loud funny.