Mark And Sarah Talk About Songs
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 258 ratingsMark Blankenship and Sarah D. Bunting are journalists, friends, and music fans who love talking about pop music of all stripes.
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Episode 162: The Ramones, "I Wanna Be Sedated"
October 17, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn the surface, we're talking about "I Wanna Be Sedated" by the Ramones, but deep down, we're talking about our own fitful history as punks (or "punks.") Listen on for Sarah's concertgoing history and Mark's brief stint in a band called Violet Cycle. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by The Queers. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook.com/mastas.podcast. To g...
Episode 161: Cee Lo Green, "F**k You"
October 10, 2019 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWe really earn our parental warning sticker with our discussion of Cee Lo's gleefully obscene hit "F##k You." We also discuss virtuosic singing, reality show cats, and the best music video Sinead O'Connor never made. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by George Harrison. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook.com/mastas.podcast. To get access to bonus con...
Episode 160: Hole's "Live Through This," Ranked
October 03, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBWe're ranking every song on Hole's grunge-grrrrl classic album "Live Through This," and we may never stop screaming about milk. Special guest John Ramos joins us on this rediscovery of songs we blasted nonstop 25 years ago. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Bettie Serveert. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook.com/mastas.podcast. To get access to bonus con...
Episode 159: Lord Huron feat. Phoebe Bridgers, "The Night We Met"
September 26, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWhich songs are better because of how they're used in a TV show? Exhibit A is "The Night We Met" by Lord Huron featuring Phoebe Bridgers, which gets us talking about John Travolta, our favorite teachers, and the country's relationship to death during the Civil War. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is from the documentary Death and the Civil War. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Fa...
Episode 158: Joni Mitchell, "Help Me"
September 19, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBA straightforward chat about Joni Mitchell's "Help Me" unexpectedly leads to cole slaw, The Amazing Race Canada, and how to paint on a grain of rice. But that's Joni Mitchell, right? She inspires all kinds of things! Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Prince. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook.com/mastas.podcast. To get access to bonus content (and...
Episode 157: Styx, "Come Sail Away"
September 12, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThanks to Styx's low-key insane rock anthem "Come Sail Away," we're talking about benevolent aliens, the Monroe Doctrine, and the moistest balladry known to man. Plus, there's a birthday chart reading with an unexpected connection to horror films! Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by Aimee Mann. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook.com/masta...
Episode 156: Documentary Now!, "Co-Op"
September 05, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWhen is a terrible musical a wonderful musical? When the musical is "Co-Op." We're talking about the original cast recording for the flawless episode of Documentary Now!, and we're geeking all the way out over it. We're also talking about Sondheim, the demands of good parody, and (of course) cocaine. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by George Benson. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksong...
Episode 155: Ranking Songs Called "Jump"
August 22, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWe're ranking songs called "Jump," and that's got us talking about everything from Gerald Ford to childhood fights to the secret randiness of calypso music. Oh, and there's a sidebar about Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Jenny Jump. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook.com/mastas.podcast. To get access to bonus content (and vote in ranki...
Episode 154: The Verve Pipe, "The Freshmen"
August 15, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat actually happens in "The Freshmen" by The Verve Pipe? What happens to us when we have to listen to it? Which result is more tragic? Listen on to find out! Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Barenaked Ladies. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook.com/mastas.podcast. To get access to bonus content (and vote in ranking episodes), become a patron at patreon...
Episode 153: Linda Ronstadt, "When Will I Be Loved"
August 08, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWe decidedly disagree about Linda Ronstadt's "When Will I Be Loved," but don't worry! Our mutual love of other Ronstadt songs (and our mutual hatred of the goddamned Everly Brothers) saves our pod marriage in the end. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Nerf Herder. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook.com/mastas.podcast. To get access to bonus conten...
Episode 152: Britney Spears, "Toxic"
August 01, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWe love the song "Toxic," but do we love what the culture has done to Britney Spears? Join us as we shake our thangs, ponder the peculiar fates of early-aughts pop divas, and look at the bottom of Shonda Rhimes' resume. Plus, we answer a listener voicemail! Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by Chuck Berry. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at faceboo...
Episode 151: Ashley McBryde, "American Scandal"
July 18, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHave you ever been horny in a legendary way? Then listen to our discussion about Ashley McBryde's country music anthem "American Scandal." We're joined by special guest Allen E. Read to talk about lyrics that make you worry about your boyfriend, a moratorium on Marilyn Monroe references, and musicians who sing about being famous. Plus, we ponder the mystery of "PG Boo." Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert. Want to leave us a voice...
Episode 150: 10,000 Maniacs' "In My Tribe," Ranked
July 11, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBAs we rank every song on 10,000 Maniacs' "In My Tribe," we embrace our love for buzzkill liberals who sing about our national shame. We also imagine life in Natalie Merchant's family, analyze the meaning of audible breathing in songs, and ponder what Collucci can't do. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Phoebe Bridgers. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook....
Episode 149: Scissor Sisters, "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"
June 27, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIt's the end of Pride Month, so you'd better believe we're talking about the gloriously gay "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" by Scissor Sisters. And we're Mark and Sarah, so you'd ALSO better believe this gets us talking about Apollo, Dionysus. secret sexy slang, and true crime books. Plus, we answer a listener's voicemail question about our favorite melancholy songs! Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Clinton. Want to leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767! You can e...
Episode 148: Crowded House, "Don't Dream It's Over"
June 20, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWe could listen to Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over" on a perpetual loop, and we're investigating why. Along the way, we stop at their hit "Something So Strong" and a couple of '80s-related tropes we're always happy to see. Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by Tim Finn, Dave Dobbyn, and Bic Runga. Want to leave us a voicemail? Call 646-389-0767. You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at facebook.com/m...
Episode 147: Rihanna, "Bitch Better Have My Money"
June 13, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWill our friendship survive our intense disagreement about Rihanna's "Bitch Better Have My Money"? Probably! For one thing, we're united in our general enthusiasm for RiRi. For another, we have to work together to enact our revenge fantasy against employers who don't pay their freelancers in a timely manner. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Public Enemy. Want to leave us a voicemail? Call 646-389-0767. You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at...
Episode 146: John Cougar, "Pink Houses"
June 06, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBAfter a patron vote, we're talking about "Pink Houses," the somewhat muddled Americana anthem by John Cougar Mellencamp Watson Crick Donoghue IV. It makes us consider the value of good-enough rock and the importance of mastering your lyrical tone. Plus, we talk about sports a little! Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Neil Young. Want to leave us a voicemail? Call 646-389-0767. You can email us at [email protected], tweet us at @talksongs, or Facebook us at face...
Episode 145: Bobby Darin, "Mack The Knife"
May 30, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBBobby Darin's version of "Mack The Knife" lets us cover our favorite nerdy bases, including theater history, true-crime history, and handsome men in white tuxedo jackets. We also ponder whether Darin was a proto-gangsta rapper, and we get pissed all over again about Kevin Spacey. Plus, we answer a listener voicemail! SHOW NOTES Stereogum's #1s series (https://www.stereogum.com/category/franchises/the-number-ones/) Our intro is by Jack Baldelli and Laura Barger, and our outro is by Ca...
Episode 144: Fergie, "Fergalicious"
May 23, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBFergie's aggressively, deliciously stupid song "Fergalicious" gets us talking about intentional superficiality, women describing themselves as commodities, and all the reasons fifty year-olds don't have to give AF about anything. Plus, there's a listener-requested playlist about the best songs for preparing to go out! Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Fantastic Plastic Machine. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkabou...
Episode 143: k.d. lang, "Hallelujah"
May 16, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBk.d. lang's just-right cover of "Hallelujah" gets us talking about underrated singers, misunderstood lyrical intentions, and concerts that made us cry. There's also an unexpected sidebar about funny website names, because why not? Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Tracy Chapman. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want t...
Episode 142: Don Henley, "The End Of The Innocence"
May 09, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBA listener request gets us talking about the tear-stained yet oddly belligerent nostalgia of Don Henley's "The End of the Innocence." We also talk about Michelle Pfeiffer, posturing ponytails, and (naturally) Viagra. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Rufus Wainwright. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast), or call us! 646 389 ...
Episode 141: Stevie Wonder, "You Haven't Done Nothin'"
May 02, 2019 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBA chat about "You Haven't Done Nothin'," Stevie Wonder's chart-topping protest anthem, leads to imaginary fights with the Jacksons, musical smackdowns we love, and the irritating necessity of a chore wheel. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Cornershop. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ra...
Episode 140: The Magnolia Soundtrack, Ranked
April 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWe're feeling wry and symbolic, so we're ranking every song on the Magnolia soundtrack. The Aimee Mann songs get us especially fired up, whether we love them or (in one case) hate them forever. But which song will land at number one? Listen on! PLUS: We have a phone number now! Wanna leave us a voicemail? Just call 646-389-0767. (That's 646-389-0-POP). Meanwhile, our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by Aimee Mann, post-Magnolia. Want to request a song, buy...
Episode 139: Lizzo, "Juice" and "Cuz I Love You"
April 18, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBLizzo's deee-licious R&B jams "Juice" and "Cuz I Love You" have us talking about songs that sound like multiple genres at once, women who rock body positivity, and artists who can balance the sincere and the ironic. Plus, sexy men cry, and we like it! Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Adore Delano. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.pod...
Episode 138: Duran Duran, "Rio"
April 11, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWe return to regular episodes with "Rio," as performed by our #MarchMASTAS winners Duran Duran. The conversation quickly turns to Simon LeBon's little durannie, then veers to bands that have fun being famous, sweet drum fills, and rivers as metaphors. We also have a listener-requested playlist of songs that are ideal at high school reunions! Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is a deep cut from Duran Duran. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just...
March MASTAS Single 11: The Championship Round
March 29, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThe final challenge begins! The #MarchMASTAS tournament ends with Duran Duran facing Tears for Fears, and in this single, we talk about why that makes spiritual sense, which of our listeners equates Tears for Fears with childhood adventures, and what the hell a "union of the snake" actually is. The updated bracket is here (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198)! Email us at [email protected]; tweet us at @TalkSongs; and vote vote vote at facebook.com/mastas.podcast ...
March MASTAS Single 10: Final Four
March 25, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBOnly four BritBands remain! We've reached the penultimate round of #MarchMASTAS, and it's got us talking about what we really mean by "80s band," which Duran Duran member is the most kissable, and why U2 might be more British than we thought. Plus, there are more fantastic listener stories and song stylings from Eurythmics and Tears for Fears. The updated bracket is here (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198)! Email us at [email protected]; tweet us at @TalkSongs; ...
March MASTAS Single 09: Elite 8
March 21, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThe #MarchMASTAS Elite 8 has been chosen, and now it's time for the prospective regional champions to fight it out...after several hair's-breadth wins, one walloping, and even more wonderful stories from the listeners about 1986 summers, hiding in the drama room with The Cure, and the can-still-get-it-est front man left in the competish. Come for the predictions, stay for the not-for-kids throuple with the Eurythmics! The updated bracket is here (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm...
March MASTAS Single 08: Sweet 16
March 18, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBSome of the Sweet 16 match-ups are anything but, as #MarchMASTAS leads to beloved bands meeting each other in what we think will be close contests. Our overview episode contemplates head versus heart, legendary videos, anthems of pride, and the best Latvian-hockey soundtrack ever. The updated bracket is here (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198)! Email us at [email protected]; tweet us at @TalkSongs; and vote vote vote at facebook.com/mastas.podcast and/or patreon...
March MASTAS Single 07: Round Of 32, Right Side Of The Bracket
March 13, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIt's the #MarchMASTAS Round of 32! As we talk about the first-round winners from Sophistication Station and Rock This Island, we ponder the limitations of Asia (the band, not the continent) and lose our minds reading a listener's terrifying fanfic about the dude from Simply Red. Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to...
March MASTAS Single 06: Round Of 32, Left Side Of The Bracket
March 12, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWe're continuing #MarchMASTAS with the Round of 32. In this single, we discuss the contenders from Moody-Broody and Florid & Fabulous who made it to the second round. We also read some of the amazing listener comments from last week and get detailed about the spiritual differences between Eurythmics and Depeche Mode. Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us...
March MASTAS Single 05: Rock This Island Region
March 07, 2019 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBAnd so we wrap up the #MarchMASTAS Round Of 64 with the Rock This Island region, and it's a one-hit wonderland of lost gems, milk on snare drums, and Sarah riding hard for "Der Kommissar." Which top seed do we predict heads to our Britpop Final Four? Listen and see -- and then go vote on our Facebook and/or Patreon pages. Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebo...
March MASTAS Single 04: Sophistication Station Region
March 06, 2019 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBGet your Billy Porter on, people: #MarchMASTAS has stepped into the righthand side of the bracket, the Sophistication Station region! Tuxes, opera gloves, the Duran Duran side project that DIDN'T make the cut, and a sidebar about fights over Joey McIntyre. Predicted upsets ahoy! Go on and vote on our Facebook and/or Patreon pages. Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), ...
March MASTAS Single 03: Florid And Fabulous Region
March 05, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBMarchMASTAS continues with the bottom left portion of the bracket, the Florid And Fabulous region! All the extra-est moments of '80s British music, plus our predicted upsets...and Mark threatens pod divorce over Sarah's 6/11 matchup pick. Don't forget to vote on our Facebook and/or Patreon pages! Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas...
March MASTAS Single 02: Moody/Broody Region
March 04, 2019 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBMarchMASTAS gets underway in earnest at the top left of your tournament bracket: the Moody Broody region! We discuss the match-ups, make predictions, sing you some forgotten songs of the '80s, and choke on hairspray and longing. Don't forget to vote on our Facebook and/or Patreon pages! Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast)....
March MASTAS Single 01: Welcome To The '80s British Band Bracket!
February 28, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWelcome to our version of March Madness: #MarchMASTAS, a tournament bracket designed to determine which '80s Britpop band will reign supreme! We're devoting the entire month of March to this project, and in this Single, we'll be talking about our selection process, reviewing the regions and match-ups in the first round, and reminding you to vote early and often! Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us (talkaboutsongs@gma...
Episode 137: Barbra's "Evergreen" vs. Gaga's "Shallow"
February 21, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIt's the Oscars episode, and this year -- with an assist once again from Joe Reid -- we're contemplating one Oscar-winning A Star Is Born song, and one presumptive winner: "Evergreen," from the Streisand ASIB; and Gaga and Cooper's "Shallow," from the 2018 ASIB. What is the sound of one lavender ribbon flapping? Where is Diane Warren's parade? And should actors win awards on the basis of a single scene? All those answers and fewer in Episode 137. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our...
Episode 136: The Cranberries, "Ridiculous Thoughts"
February 14, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBA discussion of the Cranberries' "Ridiculous Thoughts" gets us talking about the bands we loved in private, our ongoing feelings for My So-Called Life, and the preponderance of tank tops in 90s rock videos. Plus, Joe Reid is our special guest! Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is a crucial TV theme from the 90s. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/ma...
Episode 135: Shakira, "She Wolf"
February 07, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBAt first we thought Shakira's "She Wolf" was a confusing mess, but then we realized it's a plea from an office temp whose co-workers are forest predators. Listen on to learn how we made this thrilling discovery. Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by Mike Post. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus ...
Episode 134: The Gin Blossoms, "Hey Jealousy"
January 31, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBLet's get happy as we get sad! We're talking about "Hey Jealousy," the Gin Blossoms classic that makes us think about bad breakups, unfortunate pain, and the type of joy a great song can provide. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by the Sundays. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ranking epis...
Episode 133: Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers, "Islands In The Stream"
January 24, 2019 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBDolly Parton flies in on angel wings to sing with Kenny Rogers as we discuss "Islands in the Stream." We also talk about sensual grooming, Christmas hook-ups, and song parodies that may not realize they're parodies. Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by the Bee Gees. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get...
Episode 132: Michael Penn, "No Myth"
January 17, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhat if we were Romeo in podcast jeans? That's just one question in our look at Michael Penn's alt-rock classic "No Myth." We also deliver conspiracy theories about the VMAs, diverging ideas about what makes a good lyric, and fan fiction about Aimee Mann and Robin Wright. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Aimee Mann (with Michael Penn). Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkS...
Episode 131: The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," Ranked
January 10, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBAt long last, we discuss the Beatles, with a ranking of every song on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Which track does Sarah consider an all-time top 10? Which one makes Mark froth with rage? Listen on to find out! Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by The Monkees. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus conten...
Episode 130: Instant Funk, "I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)"
January 03, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBCan you guess how our discussion of Instant Funk's semi-classic "I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)" leads to visions of an Ikea orgy and a comparison of our most disgruntled-sounding Southern accents? If you guess correctly, then please explain it to us, because we're still not sure! Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by The Clash. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@Tal...
Episode 129: Sad Christmas With Emmet Otter And The Carpenters
December 20, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBSad Christmas can be fun! We're talking about a pair of heartrending holiday tunes, and it's got us thinking about everything from the cosmic mystery of death to adorable otters in hats. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Bing Crosby. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ranking episodes? Bec...
MASTAS Presents: Money Can't Buy You Podcast 04, "Real Close (Tortured Lullaby)"
December 17, 2018 14:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn Episode 4 of our MASTAS spin-off, Dan and Tracie and Sarah dig into the past, present and future of The Real Housewives of New Jersey's most polarizing personality. Scared to be around Danielle Staub? Turns out she real scared to be close to you, too. SHOW NOTES Bandcamp page: moneycantbuyyoupodcast.bandcamp.com The RAICES compilation: https://rilullaby.bandcamp.com/ "Prostitution whore!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXCet3ekQ0E Staub and LSLM perform on WWHL: https://www.youtu...
Episode 128: Brandi Carlile, "The Joke"
December 13, 2018 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIf you think we have nothing to say about Brandi Carlile's soaring ode to the strength of the downtrodden, then the joke's on you! Also, the song is called "The Joke," and it's got us digging deeply into what makes us believe in a songwriter's message. Did you get excited when we mentioned MASTAS t-shirts? Buy one here (https://www.facebook.com/mastas.podcast/photos/a.1054610307995033/1430212323768161/?type=3&theater)! And if you want to be in touch, we're at [email protected]...
Episode 127: Bon Jovi, "Wanted Dead Or Alive"
December 06, 2018 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWe've seen a million podcasts, and we've rocked them all! The big hair and bigger chords of Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead Or Alive" have us talking about New Jersey's identity crisis, the history of MTV Unplugged, and the appeal of uncool rock stars. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by The Association. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast...
Episode 126: LL Cool J, "Mama Said Knock You Out"
November 29, 2018 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBDon't call it a podcast! We've been here for years! Okay, it IS a podcast, and this time it's about LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out." This leads to conversation about good-time hip-hop, LL's weird career, anthems for badasses, and (naturally) Shakespeare's Coriolanus. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by JVC Force. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (face...
Episode 125: ABBA-sode!
November 15, 2018 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBAt long last, ABBA. Adam Grosswirth joins us to discuss three of the group's classic songs, plus unlikely Swedish museums and the naughtiest things you can scream out a window. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Madonna. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us ([email protected]), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ranking episodes? Become a p...