Episodios
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How did a duet by Don Johnson and Barbara Streisand unlock actor Jordan Black’s (Community, Last Man Standing, Curb Your Enthusiasm) childhood? What artist’s greatest hits cassette did Jordan discover when working a graveyard shift and how did it become one of his favorite artists? What artist was he late to because he wouldn’t let go of Michael Jackson? And who is the only artist Jordan doesn’t remember discovering because their music was there since birth?
EPISODE PLAYLIST
1. Thriller - Michael Jackson
2. Till I Loved You - Barbara Streisdand & Don Johnson
3. Erotic City - Prince
4. Factory - Bruce Springsteen
5. Rocket Love - Stevie Wonder
6. Cold Feet - Tracy Chapman
7. Silver Springs - Fleetwood Mac
8. Silver Springs (Live performance on YouTube...moment Jordan talked about around 4:10) - Fleetwood Mac
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What musical genre makes actor Rainn Wilson (The Office, Lessons in Chemistry, The Geography of Bliss) want to scream and pull his skin off? What band's songs were on a mix tape given to him in 1981 that led to a new way of being in the world? Who did he see perform in the MIT cafeteria in the early 80’s? After moving from Seattle to Chicago, why did Rainn drag his turntable and speakers into week 2 of his new drama class? And what song did he lip sync there, only to convey the story of that moment 40 years later to the artist that sang it?
EPISODE PLAYLIST
Yellow Submarine - The Beatles A Day In The Life - The Beatles London Calling - The Clash Unsatisfied - The Replacements Mystery Dance - Elvis Costello Tangled Up In Blue (Blood On The Tracks) - Bob Dylan Wildflowers - Tom Petty Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead Reckoner - Radiohead -
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Why did actor Jay Lund (Hacks, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, True Blood) turn down a career as a 6 year old Elvis impersonator who dabbles in ventriloquy? How was Jay’s Dad duped by Sad Eyes singer Robert John? What 90’s band did Jay party with at his friend’s house after their concert at South Dakota State? How did managing a strip club lead Jay to discover a Pearl Jam song that always calms him down?
EPISODE PLAYLIST
1. Sad Eyes - Robert John
2. So Lonely - The Police
3. Black - Pearl Jam
4. Please, Please Baby - Dwight Yoakam
5. Waiting For My Real Life To Begin - Colin Hay
6. With Or Without You - U2
7. She's A Runaway - Bodeans
8. Snow Days - Trip Shakespeare
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How did Columbia House Record Club conspire to get ‘Hey Mickey’ by Toni Basil into the hands of a young Drew? Why was Drew the guy to go to for tickets to the band Snot Rockets? What artist did the movie Trading Places introduce to him? What is the connection between Drew’s favorite Groundling’s sketch and Thurston Howell from Gilligan’s Island?
EPISODE PLAYLIST
1. Hey Mickey - Toni Basil
2. Mandinka - Sinead O'Connor
3. Do You Wanna Funk - Sylvester
4. You Oughta Be Here With Me - Big River
5. In The Night - Pet Shop Boys
6. Delicious - Jim Bakus & Friend
7. Double Penetration - Jackie Beat
8. Lady, You Shot Me - Har Mar Superstar
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Why did writer Liz Tuccillo (Sex and The City, Divorce, He's Just Not That Into You, How To Be Single) get death threats as a receptionist at NYC's Area nightclub in the 80's? When did Christmas officially begin in the Tuccillo house? What eventual Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer did Liz work next to at the Christopher Street ice cream shop 'Creamed Again First' in NYC? Where does she stand with Flash mobs? And, Madison Square Garden and the power of the crotch shot.
Liz talks David Cassidy, Miriam Makeba, Beastie Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar, Crosby, Stills & Nash and more!
EPISODE PLAYLIST
1.My Christmas Card to You - David Cassidy
2.Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba
3.Brass Monkey - Beastie Boys
4.I Don't Know How to Love Him - Jesus Christ Superstar
5.Trial Before Pilate- Jesus Christ Superstar
6.Carry On - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
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Actor Jill Lover (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Based on a True Story, The Young & the Restless) explains what Madonna, Garfield’s dog Odie & french kissing have in common? What is Jill’s relation to former MTV DJ Ed Lover? Why were they heightists at the community theater in Jill’s hometown? And was Tiffany just a copycat of Lover & the Hearts?
Jill talks the Annie soundtrack, Cyndi Lauper, The Jets, Donny Osmund, Styx & more!
1. Maybe - Annie
2. Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
3. You Got It All - The Jets
4. Crush On You - The Jets
5. Come To The Manger - Donny Osmund
6. Could've Been - Tiffany
7. Show Me The Way - Styx
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How did actor Pete Gardner (Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Our Flag Means Death, Never Have I Ever) being drunk with a guy named ‘The Worm’ lead to discovering Ella Fitzgerald and how did she keep him from getting arrested? Why does the Mills Brothers “Be Life’s Companion” unlock the depth of his romanticism? And why are fantasy sequences a part of how Pete listens to music?
Pete talks Bobby Short, Cake, David Bowie, Ella Fitzgerald, the Mills Brothers & more!
1. Puff the Magic Dragon - Peter, Paul & Mary
2. I'll Give You a Daisy - Jud Strunk
3. I'm In Love Again - Bobby Short
4. The Distance - Cake
5. Queen Bitch - David Bowie
6. Love for Sale - Ella Fitzgerald
7. Be My Life's Companion - The Mills Brothers
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Actor Merrin Dungey (Big Little Lies, Shining Vale, Bob’s Burgers, The Fix, Alias)
Why did Merrin and I shop in different sections of Spencer's Gifts in the 80’s? How did growing up in Sacramento influence her musical taste? Who is her Mom’s favorite member of Duran Duran? And what are her true feelings about the band Wings?
We talk Duran Duran, Elton John, Van Halen, Bonnie Hayes, the Valley Girl soundtrack & more!
Hot Line - The Sylvers Car Wash - Rose Royce 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon Hold Back The Rain - Duran Duran Girls Like Me - Bonnie Hayes Leave - REM Rio - Duran Duran Empty Garden - Elton John Panama - Van HalenI Wanna Hold Your Band Questionnaire - Merrin edition
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Actor Stephanie Courtney (The Groundlings, 'The Goldbergs’, 'Mad Men', Flo from Progressive)
Why did young Stephanie use nail scissors to create bangs after a $5 beautician school perm her Mom found? How did a sketchy bus driver on a trip to Quebec City become a bridge from Duran Duran to the Ramones? Why did the Los Angeles Lakers winning force Stephanie to switch from a Walkman to the radio and discover The Tubes ‘Talk To Ya Later’?
We talk Howard Jones, Missing Persons, Jonatha Brooke & The Story, The Tubes, Billy Bragg & more!
Episode playlist:
Dance: Ten; Looks: Three - A Chorus Line Hide and Seek - Howard Jones I Wanna Be Sedated - The Ramones Tears - Missing Persons Only You - Yaz Angel In The House - The Story St. Swithin's Day - Billy Bragg Talk To Ya Later - The TubesI Wanna Hold Your Band Questionnaire - Stephanie edition
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How did performing puppet shows at Phish concerts come to be? How did Blue Man Group lead to a friendship with Robin Finck of Nine Inch Nails? And when did Joan Jett awaken a classical music slumber? This and more!
Actor/Musician Jeffrey Nicholas Brown (Blue Man Group, True Blood, Henry Danger) talks English Beat, Nine Inch Nails, Miles Davis, Aphex Twin & more!
Episode playlist:
I Love Rock 'N' Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Jump - Van Halen Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp Save It For Later - The English Beat Copy of a - Nine Inch Nails Shhh / Peaceful - Miles Davis #1 - Aphex TwinI Wanna Hold Your Band Questionnaire - Jeffrey edition
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Actor Amy Brenneman (The Old Man, Judging Amy, Private Practice, Goliath) talks about Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Ani DiFranco & more!
Episode playlist:
Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass If You Leave Me Now - Chicago The Circle Game - Joni Mitchell Tradition - Fiddler on the Roof Waking The Witch - Kate Bush Come Talk To Me - Peter Gabriel 32 Flavors - Ani DiFranco Napoleon - Ani DiFranco. Escape Artist - Zoe KeatingI WANNA HOLD YOUR BAND QUESITONNAIRRE - Amy Brenneman edition
What are 5-10 of your favorite bands or artists?
1 Ani DiFranco
2 Florence and the Machine
3 Peter Gabriel
4 Kate Bush
5 Van Morrisson
6 Beyonce
7 David Byrne/Talking Heads
8 Brandi Carlyle
9 Crosby Stills Nash and Young
10 Joni Mitchell
What are 5-10 of your favorite songs?
1 In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel
2 Free by Florence and teh Machine
3 32 Flavors by Ani DiFranco
4 Can't Find My Way HOme
5 Sweet Thing by Van Morrison
6 Chinese Cafe by Joni Mitchell
7 Freedom by Beyonce
8 Bodyguard by Beyonce
9 Burning Down the House by Talking Heads
10 Broken Horses by Brandi Carlile
What are 5-10 of your favorite albums?
1 Court and Spark
2 Speaking in Tongues
3 So
4 Hounds of Love
5 Hejira
6 Lemonade
7 4 Way Street
8 Silver and Gold
9 Ceremonials
10 Handel's Messiah
What are 5-10 songs you Love that are either obscure or not what you would think you like?
1 Candy Shop
2 What's New -- MIles Davis Quintet
3 B Minor Waltz -- Bill Evans
4 Olafur Arnalds
5 Dofana by Ali Farka Toure
6 Sastanaqqam by Tinariwan
7 WAking the Witch by Kate Bush
8 Escape Artist by Zoe Keating
9 O Happy Day by the Edwin Hawkins Singers
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What are some of your pump up songs?
1 Give Up the Funk
2 Higher Ground
3 Pride and Joy
4 Mysterious Ways
5 Gold On the Ceiling
6 Everyday People
7 Wanna Be Starting Something
8 Sir Duke
9 Sledgehammer
10 Freedom!
What are some of your i want to feel my sadness songs?
1 More Than This
2 With or Without You
3 Anything by Nina Simone
4 The Blood of Eden
5 Biko
What are some of your love songs?
1 The Book of Love
2 Moonlight Mile
3 In Your Eyes
4 Come Talk to Me
5 Everywhere -- Fleetwood Mac
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Actor Jay Huguley (Walking Dead, True Detective, 12 Years A Slave) talks about The B-52's, Talking Heads, The Cure & seeing Aimee Mann and 'Til Tuesday at the Danceteria in NYC.
Episode playlist:
The Walk - The CurePrivate Idaho - B-52'sFound a Job - Talking HeadsI Want Your Love - ChicI Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You - Colin HayNever Say Never - Romeo VoidBurning Up - MadonnaI WANNA HOLD YOUR BAND QUESTIONAIRRE - Jay Edition
Favorite songs
This Must Be The Place - Talking Heads A Case of You - Joni Michel Never Let Me Down Agan- Depeche Mode Controversy- Prince Please,Please,Please Let Me Get What I Want - The Smiths Don't Explain- Billie Holiday Charlotte Sometimes- The Cure I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Rait Wild Is The Wind- Nina Simone Almost Blue- Chet BakerFavorite albums
The Cure- Head on the door Joni Mitchell- Blue The Talking Heads- Remain in light Fleetwood Mac- Rumors The B-52s- Wild Planet Future Islsnds- Singles Daft Punk- Random Access Memories Chet Baker - Chet Baker Sings Lady in Satin- Billie Holiday Blondie - Parallel LinesFavorite bands
The CureThe B-52s Talking Heads Future IslandsThe SmithsDepeche Mode Niles Rodger's and ChicDuran DuranNew OrderDaft PunkSurprising or obscure songs you like
Never Say Never- Romeo Void High Horse/ Casey Musgraves The Living Daylights- AHA Burning Up- Madonna Forget Me Nots- Patrice Rushen Save Your Tears- The WeekendFeel your sadness songs
I just don't think I'll ever get over you - Colin Hay Hide and Seek- Imogene Heap I can't make you love me - Bonnie Raitt A case of you - Joni Mitchell Adagio for strings - Samuel BarberPump up songs
Never Say Never- Romeo Void Around The World - Daft Punk Ran- Future Islsnds The Walk- The CureLove songs
A Case of You- Joni Mitchell Wild is the wind- Nina Simone My funny Valentine- Chet Baker Maurice Ravel- Pavane for a dead princess Burt Bacharach & Elvis Costello- Toledo -
Actor Mitch Silpa (Bridesmaids, All Rise, David Blaine Street Magic) talks about Blondie, Barry Manilow, Cindi Lauper, Harry Nilsoon and more!
Song links:
1. Atomic (Blondie)
2. Weekend in New England (Barry Manilow)
3. She's So Unusual (Cyndi Lauper)
4. Sound of Silver (LCD Soundsystem)
5. Night Swimming (REM)
6. Without You (Harry Nilsson)
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Writer John Quaintance (Will & Grace, Workaholics, Ben & Kate) talks about how Grand Theft Auto unlocked a whole world of country music & how he bluffed his way into writing about blues music. His new show 'Good Cop/Bad Cop' airs on the CW in February.
Song links:
1. Honky Tonk Heroes - Waylon Jennings
2. Children of the Grave - Black Sabbath
3. A Song For You - Donny Hathaway
4. Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley - Robert Palmer
5. Aquemini - Outkast
6. Thirteen - Big Star
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Emmy winning Writer & Director Matt Piedmont (SNL, The Spoils of Babylon, Carpet Bros.) talks about how Gigantes Del Pop from the local Pay 'n Save set him in motion and the resetting power of psychedelics.
Song links:
1. Pleadin' - Mercy Baby
2. 96 Tears - ? & The Mysterians
3. Gold Soundz - Pavement
4. Gold Star for Robot Boy - Guided by Voices
5. You Gotta Know Whatcha Doin' - Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
6. Late for the Sky - Jackson Browne
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Actress & Artist Jessalyn Gilsig (Glee, Vikings, Big Shot) talks about how she accesses music and plots the future tattoo she is destined to get.
Song links:
1. Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
2. VCR - The xx
3. Alors On Danse - Stromae
4. Never Tear Us Apart - INXS
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The multi-talented Craig Wolynez, CEO of Acorn Technologies, as well as an incredibly gifted musician, talks about his early days of crime stealing Beatles records from his neighbor.
Episode #104 song links:
1. No Reply At All - Genesis
2. Matte Kudasai - King Krimson
3. Miami 2017 (live) - Billy Joel
4. Devils Haircut - Beck
5. Goodbye Girl - Squeeze
6. Scarlet Begonias - Grateful Dead
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The delightful Louise Rozett, author of the Confessions series published by HarlequinTEEN, talks about her love for music, as well as her complicated relationship with it.
Episode #103 song links:
1. Last Train to Clarksville - The Monkees
2. Dawna - Morphine
3. The Things That I Used To Do - G. Love & Special Sauce
4. Dance Yrself Clean - LCD Soundsystem
5. All Saints - Toussaint Morrison
6. Take California - Propellerheads
7. Block Rockin' Brothers - The Chemical Brothers
8. I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
9. Babylon - David Gray
10. Love Interruption - Jack White
