- 49 minutes 53 secondsChris Gethard on The Pogues’ “A Rainy Night in Soho”
Comedian, author, and podcaster Chris Gethard joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a song that prompts lingering questions for an ex and the oddity of becoming strangers with former partners. Then, Chris shares the loneliness of being a dad and discusses his new book, “Dad at Peace.”
🔗 Chris’s Links
- "Dad at Peace" by Chris Gethard
- Beautiful/Anonymous+ Podcast
- Website
- Instagram, X
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28 March 2024, 7:00 am - 38 minutes 49 secondsENCORE! Erick Galindo on Maná’s “Oye Mi Amor”
Encore episode! Writer, showrunner and podcast host Erick Galindo joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about Rock en Español, breakup songs to cry to on the dance floor, and reclaiming music and artists that were once ruined by an ex.
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21 March 2024, 7:00 am - 41 minutes 18 secondsKelsey McKinney on Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Alexander Hamilton"
Gossip queen and journalist Kelsey McKinney joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about an ex-roommate that ruined a song for her, JLo’s new film, and Kelsey’s podcast Normal Gossip. Then, she shares a generous behind-the-scenes look of what it’s like to work in a media co-op.
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14 March 2024, 7:00 am - 31 minutes 46 secondsENCORE! Ivy Le on The Killers' “All These Things That I’ve Done”
It's encore time! Ivy Le, comedian and host of the podcast FOGO, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about The Killers and the song that made her rule them out for good.
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7 March 2024, 8:00 am - 55 minutes 10 secondsMadi Diaz on Joni Mitchell’s “The Last Time I Saw Richard”
Music Artist Madi Diaz joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about how a break up that led to a cross-country road trip, haunted places, Harry Styles, and her new album “Weird Faith.”
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29 February 2024, 8:00 am - 28 minutes 52 secondsENCORE! Upsahl on Radiohead's "High & Dry"
Encore episode with guest Upsahl.
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22 February 2024, 8:00 am - 28 minutes 38 secondsTorres on Alicia Keys’ “Unthinkable”
Mackenzie Scott, also known as musician Torres, joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about past selves, dancing in the kitchen, and her latest album. They also chat about the channeling anxiety experiences into songs.
Torres Links
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15 February 2024, 8:00 am - 31 minutes 19 secondsENCORE! Maggie Serota on Thompson Twins' "If You Were Here"
In this episode, we go back to Maggie Serota to talk about 90s romance, the disillusionment of a teen movie, and synth pop.
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8 February 2024, 8:00 am - 32 minutes 38 secondsAllison Wolfe on Love's "Can't Explain"
Legendary musician Allison Wolfe (of Bratmobile, Sex Stains, Deep Lust, Cold Cold Hearts) joins Melissa and Courtney on SMXR’s 50th episode to talk about an “oh, why not” situationship that ruined two songs for her. Then they talk about riot grrl ephemera, pierogis, and the exciting reunion of Bratmobile and upcoming shows.
🔗Allison’s Links:
- Bratmobile tickets
- Bratmobile instagram
- Allison Wolfe’s website
- Allison's instagram
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1 February 2024, 8:00 am - 31 minutes 44 secondsENCORE! Pamela Ribon on Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me"
We go back to author and creator of the Oscar-nominated short film "My Year of Dicks" Pamela Ribon, who joins the show to talk about an ex's comedic twist to Jewel's 1996 hit "You Were Meant For Me."
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25 January 2024, 8:00 am - 37 minutes 15 secondsWill Hermes on a Grateful Dead bootleg from 1977
Music journalist Will Hermes joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a double miss: a romantic connection and a legendary concert, and then they chat about drugs and rock ’n’ roll and getting geeky on music. Plus, they get into Will’s new book on Lou Reed.
Will Hermes Links
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