Regina Spektor discusses her early influences, including classical music, Soviet bards, and bootlegged Western rock music. She reflects on her evolution as a musician, from learning piano as a child to experimenting with songwriting and recording her debut album 11:11 in university. Spektor shares insights on her creative process, highlighting the joy of experimenting in the studio with various producers across albums like Begin to Hope, Far, and her most recent record, Remember Us to Life. The episode also features listeners from Australia sharing their favorite Regina Spektor songs.