PLAYLIST

THE QUARANTINE SERIES: Our Quarantine Queen May 11, 2020

Fiona Apple's new album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters, is getting us all through quarantine. So, we decided to gather and discuss our favorite Fiona songs from her 25 year career of making exceptional and provocatively candid music. #NihilisticFeminism
Guests:
Jason (The Binge Movie Podcast)
Lucy (Wine & Crime)
Reid (Irrationally Exuberant)
Featured Songs:
Criminal (Lucy)
Oh Well (Jason)
I Want You To Love Me (Reid)
Ladies (Josh)
Left Alone (Jason)
Sleep To Dream (Lucy)
I Know (Reid & Josh)

THE QUARANTINE SERIES: Suck It, Moby May 06, 2020

We're breaking up the monotony of quarantine by bringing you new bingeable content. And The Quarantine Series kicks off with a curated list of our favorite podcast episodes.
Guests:
Javier (Pretend / Criminal Conduct)
Kim (researcher for The Fall Line)
Lindsay (Corpus Delicti / Mugshot)
Featured Episodes:
The Living Room (Love + Radio)
#446 (Comedy Bang Bang)
The Farewell (Binge Mode: Harry Potter)
Gregor (Heavyweight)
Entanglement (Invisibilia)
Hitler: YA Fiction Fan Girl (Behind the Bastards)
The Death of Kurt Cobain (Trace Evidence)
The Case of the Missing Hit (Reply All)

I'm Coming Out (Remix) Oct 23, 2019

In honor of LGBTQ month and National Coming Out Day, Erica Kelley (Southern Fried True Crime), Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits), Tommy Estlund (The Curiosity Hour), and I discuss our favorite songs from LGBTQ artists. We laugh, we cry, we discuss puppy love, coming out, and trans anthems.
Music Featured:
• 1950 by King Princess (Tommy)
• Animal by Troye Sivan (Josh)
• Breathe Me by Sia (Tawny)
• Cloud On My Tongue by Tori Amos (Erica)
• Don't Run Away, Emilie by Torres (Josh)
• Call It Off by Tegan + Sara (Tawny)
• I Am Her by Shea Diamond (Tommy)
• Freedom 90 by George Michael (Erica)

6.2 We Pop Aug 06, 2019

Gerald Morris (Two Peas on a Podcast), Haley Gray (Podcast Writer & Researcher), and Lanie Hobbs (True Crime Fan Club / Crimes of Passion) join Josh to discuss their favorite pop songs from the 2010s.
Lizzo's reign continues. Josh faces a musical Sophie's Choice. Lanie makes a strange and surprising admission. Josh and Haley face off over Gossip Girl. Gerald comes out as a Swiftie. And lots of talk about... poop.
Music Featured:
• Blank Space by Taylor Swift (Gerald)
• 2Shy by Shura (Josh)
• Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (Haley)
• Like a G6 by Far East Movement (Lanie)
• What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction (Gerald)
• Alaska by Maggie Rogers (Josh)
• Soulmate by Lizzo (Haley)
• OMG by Usher (Lanie)

6.1 Pretty Good Year Jul 30, 2019

Katie Ward (The Enthusiasm Enthusiast), Matt Shields (Lords of Death), Jason Leroy (The Binge), and Hannah (Boozy Movies) join Josh to discuss their favorite songs released in 2019 (so far).
We discuss gay country, songs for the #MeToo movement, Marianne Williamson, Madonna's attempts at being a provocateur, and Lizzo's triumphant return.
Music Featured:
• True Blue by Mark Ronson ft. Angel Olsen (Matt)
• Old Man by Stella Donnelly (Jason)
• Seventeen by Sharon Van Etten (Josh)
• Give A Little by Maggie Rogers (Hannah)
• God Control by Madonna (Katie)
• Dead of Night by Orville Peck (Matt)
• Haunted House by Sir Babygirl (Jason)
• Segment & The Line by KARYYN (Josh)
• Truth Hurts by Lizzo (Katie & Hannah)
Stay tuned for the promo for Ear Floss: A music history podcast

5.12 Where Is My Mind? Jun 21, 2019

Featuring: Carrie (Vocal Fries), Chris (Is This Adulting?), Matt (Lords of Death)
Tonight we're talking about mental health and casually dropping bombs. Plus, we've got 3 PLAYLIST virgins, and 6 artists making their PLAYLIST debuts!
This week's playlist:
How To Disappear Completely by Radiohead (Carrie)When You Die by MGMT (Matt)The Listener by The Collection (Chris)Appointments by Julien Baker (Josh)Hurt by Johnny Cash (Carrie)Desert Horse by Melody's Echo Chamber (Matt)Coconut Oil by Lizzo (Chris)Magnolia by Odette (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.11 Jukebox Hero Apr 23, 2019

Featuring: Megan (Oh No! Lit Class), Reid (Reid Messerschmidt Gets Metal), Sue (The Karen & Ellen Letters), and Rick.
Tonight we're headed to the bar to play our favorite jukebox songs. It's Rick's bar, and we're all just drinking in it.
This week's playlist:
I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston (Megan)Tired of Being Alone by Al Green (Reid)Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield (Sue)Patches by Clarence Carter (Josh)Wicked Game by Chris Isaak (Megan)Fishin' in the Dark by The Nitty Gritty Band (Reid)Rocket Queen by Guns 'n Roses (Sue)Benny and the Jets by Elton John (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.10 We Are Family Apr 16, 2019

Featuring: Hannah (Boozy Movies), Jason (The Binge Movie Podcast), Tricia (Two Girls on a Bench)
In this episode, we take a look at musical families. And... things gets problematic fast.
This week's playlist:
Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson / The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson (Hannah)Buckets of Rain by Bob Dylan / Closer to You by The Wallflowers (Josh)I Think I Love You by The Partridge Family / C'mon Get Happy by The Partridge Family (Tricia)Je T'Aime Moi Non Plus by Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin / Rest by Charlotte Gainsbourg (Jason)How Will I Know by Whitney Houston / That's What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick (Hannah)Colours of the Night by Peter Broderick / Where I Lay by Heather Woods Broderick (Josh)Cross Oceans by First Aid Kit / Tiger Mountain Peasant Song by First Aid Kit (Tricia)Your Lies by Shelby Lynn / Ain't Giving Up On You by Allison Moorer (Jason)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.9 Protest Song Apr 10, 2019

Featuring: Emily (The Story Behind), Issa (Fears & Desires), Javier (Pretend Radio)
We share our favorite protest songs.
This week's playlist:
Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Emily)Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley (Issa)Slip Away by Perfume Genius (Josh)Hurricane by Bob Dylan (Javier)What's Going On by Marvin Gaye (Emily)Small Axe by Bob Marley (Issa)Quiet by Milck (Josh)To The Teeth by Ani Difranco (Javier)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.8 I'm An Animal Mar 26, 2019

Featuring: Donna (Varmints), Kate (Strange Animals Podcast), Maggie (Drunk Safari), Paul (Varmints)
In which a bunch of animal podcasters share their favorite animal songs. //This episode (recorded over a year ago) was almost forever lost, because it was fraught with audio issues. But, we powered through (most of them), because the episode is just so lovely.
This week's playlist:
Let's Talk Dirty to the Animals by Gilda Radner (Donna)Barracuda by Heart (Paul)People Got a Lotta Nerve by Neko Case (Josh)Anaconda by Nicki Minaj (Maggie)Raised by Bats by Voltaire (Kate)Caterpillar Girl by The Cure (Donna)Dog Bite by Dead Kennedys (Paul)Big Bad Wolf by In This Moment (Kate)The Moth by Aimee Mann (Josh)Puppy Song by Harry Nilsson (Maggie)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.7 If I Saw You in a Movie Mar 12, 2019

Featuring: Gerald (Two Peas on a Podcast), Lainey (Do You Even Podcast?), Siana (Two Girls on a Bench)
Tonight we're sharing our favorite songs from actors who tried their hands at music (to varying degrees of success).
This week's playlist:
Party All The Time by Eddie Murphy (Siana)City of Stars by Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone (Gerald)West Coast by Coconut Records (Josh)Please Mr. Jailer by Nancy & Beth (Lainey)Song of the Night by David Hasselhoff (Siana)Maybe It's Time by Bradley Cooper (Gerald)She's Not Me by Jenny Lewis (Josh)Stay Awhile by She + Him (Lainey)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.6 Gimme Sympathy Mar 05, 2019

Featuring: Chris (Play Comics), Jeremy (Podcasts We Listen To), Tiff (Gravity Beard Interns)
Tonight we're battling it out over the age-old debate: Who's better, The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? Two of us will be defending The Beatles and two of us will be defending The Stones.
This week's playlist:
Across the Universe by The Beatles (Tiff)Mother's Little Helper by The Rolling Stones (Jeremy)I Wanna Be Your Man by The Beatles (Chris)Moonlight Mile by The Rolling Stones (Josh)Maxwell's Silver Hammer by The Beatles (Tiff)Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones (Jeremy)Happiness is a Warm Gun by The Beatles (Chris)Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.5 I Write the Songs Feb 28, 2019

Featuring: Lindsay (Corpus Delicti), Michael (Hashtag Adulting), Topher (We Watched A Thing)
Tonight we're talking about the best songwriters.
This week's playlist:
Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash (Lindsay)The Whores Hustle and the Hustlers Whore by PJ Harvey (Topher)Good Intentions Paving Company by Joanna Newsom (Josh)The Worry List by Blue October (Michael)Strong Enough to Break by Hanson (Lindsay)Ship Song by Nick Cave (Topher)Marrow by Ani Difranco (Josh)Jesus Christ by Brand New (Michael)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.4 Gold Dust Woman Feb 05, 2019

Featuring: Amanda (Wine & Crime), Colleen (Misconduct), Deana (Twisted Philly)
Tonight we're just a bunch of white women crying to Stevie Nicks in the shower.
This week's playlist:
Gypsy (Studio Version) by Fleetwood Mac (Amanda)Gypsy (Piano Demo) by Stevie Nicks (Josh)Gypsy (American Horror Story version) by Stevie Nicks (Deana)Stand Back by Stevie Nicks (Colleen)-The David Lynch Interview Project: Clinton-Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac (Amanda)Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac (Josh)Dreams by Fleetwood Mac (Colleen)Landslide by Fleetwood Mac (Deana)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.3 Your Song Jan 30, 2019

Featuring: Chris (More Gooder Than), Lanie (True Crime Fan Club), Torey (Listener / Gravity Beard Contributor)
Tonight we're sharing the songs that remind us of our significant others.
This week's playlist:
Such Great Heights by Iron & Wine (Chris)Gumball Blue by Neko Case (Josh)Completely by Caro Emerald (Lanie)Nothing That Has Happened So Far Has Been Anything We Could Control by Tame Impala (Torey)Green Eyes by Coldplay (Chris)Can't Do Without You by Caribou (Josh)Mirrors by Justin Timberlake (Lanie)Three Rings by Grizzly Bear (Torey)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.2 Gonna Make It Through This Year Jan 25, 2019

Featuring: Emily (The Story Behind), Haley (Murder Road Trip), Jess (Murder Road Trip)
Tonight we're welcoming in 2019 by sharing our anthems and resolutions for the year.
This week's playlist:
Shitloads of Money by Liz Phair (Josh)Release Me by Wilson Phillips (Emily)Sissy That Walk by RuPaul (Jess)Save Dat Money by Lil Dickey (Haley)In the Sun by Aron Wright (Josh)Layla by Derek & The Dominos (Emily)Don't Forget Your Roots by Six60 (Jess)I See Fire by Ed Sheeran (Haley)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5.1 Pretty Good Year (Best of 2018) Jan 07, 2019

Featuring: Jason (The Binge Movie Podcast), Reid (The Irrationally Exuberant Podcast), Sam (Breakers Podcast)
In an incredibly polarized and unpredictable episode, we discuss our favorite songs from 2018.But! We all finally come together on the final song of the night.
This week's playlist:
Don't Beat the Girl Out of My Boy by Anna Calvi (Jason)The Opener by Camp Cope (Reid)The Devil by Shinedown (Sam)Hunter by Anna Calvi (Josh)Holding On by Jenn Champion (Jason)Traitor's Gate by Judas Priest (Reid)Ode from the Aspect by Blues Traveler (Sam)Second Door by Doe Paoro (Josh)Blue Lights by Jorja Smith (Jason)Crayons by Cupcakke (Reid)Zombie by Bad Wolves (Sam)I Don't Want Your Voice to Move Me by Laura Gibson (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.11 Don't Stop Trying Dec 31, 2018

Featuring: Dan (Podcast Meander), Chris (More Gooder Than), Sara (Audible Feast/Podcast Brunch Club)
We discuss the songs we feel are deeply underrated.Plus: A scathing review of Brent DiCrescenzo.
This week's playlist:
I Believe in Symmetry by Bright Eyes (Dan)Choir of the Mind by Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton (Josh)Rollercoasters by Aimee Mann (Chris)The Joke by Brandi Carlile (Sara)Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt by Mars Volta (Dan)Daphne by Lia Ices (Josh)The Stops by Elbow (Chris)Leave the Light On by Overcoats (Sara)Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.10 Cover Me (Remix) Dec 31, 2018

Featuring: Topher (We Watched A Thing), Hannah (Boozy Movies), Jason (The Binge)
We're re-covering covers!Plus: A fight over a memoir, some really terrible music videos, and what dirt does Billy Ray Cyrus have on Dolly Parton?
This week's playlist:I Can't Make You Love Me by Bon Iver - covering Bonnie Raitt (Josh)Teardrop by Jose Gonzalez - covering Massive Attack (Topher)How Am I Different by Bettye LaVette - covering Aimee Mann (Jason)Jolene by Miley Cyrus - covering Dolly Parton (Hannah)This Woman's Work by Maxwell - covering Kate Bush (Josh)No Quarter by Tool - covering Led Zeppelin (Topher)The Tourist by Sarah Jarosz - covering Radiohead (Jason)Stairway to Heaven by Heart - covering Led Zeppelin (Hannah)Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

A new podcast from Josh: True Crime Bullsh** Nov 30, 2018

True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast exploring meticulous and enigmatic serial killer Israel Keyes. Join me on this strange, terrifying, and emotional journey, as I attempt to find the missing, understand a killer, explore the impacts of crime, and reconcile with those left behind.
True Crime Bullsh** premieres on December 6.

4.9 Soul Meets Body Nov 30, 2018

Featuring: Alexander (That Awful Sound), Hannah (Boozy Movies), Jason (The Binge)
We've got soul... and soul music.Plus: About five minutes into recording we realize how embarrassingly white our soul night is. We try to laugh our way through it.
This week's playlist:(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Wanna Be Right by Millie Jackson (Jason)Gonna Take A Miracle by Laura Nyro & Labelle (Josh)Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett (Alexander)Mama Knows by Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds (Hannah)A Fool in Love by Ike & Tina Turner (Jason)Everybody is a Star by Sly & The Family Stone (Josh)Sunshine of My Life by Stevie Wonder (Alexander)Pynk by Janelle Monae (Hannah)Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.8 Murder Was the Case Oct 31, 2018

Featuring: Jen (Corpus Delicti), Jeremy (Podcasts We Listen To), Kristi (Canadian True Crime)
We share our favorite songs about... murder. Victims include: British soldiers, Annie, Johnny, brothers, Stan, Stan's girlfriend, a cheating husband, women down on their luck, and Jeremy Wade Dell.
This week's playlist:The Words That Maketh Murder by PJ Harvey (Kristi)Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm (Jen)Angry Johnny by Poe (Josh)Murder in the City by Avett Brothers (Jeremy)Stan by Eminem ft. Dido (Kristi)2 Black Cadillacs by Carrie Underwood (Jen)Deep Red Bells by Neko Case (Josh)Jeremy by Pearl Jam (Jeremy)Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.7 The Bitch is Back Oct 30, 2018

Featuring: Amanda (Wine & Crime), Emily (The Story Behind), Gerald (Two Peas on a Podcast), Hannah (Boozy Movies)
We celebrate Elton John, by sharing our favorite songs from him. We answer the age-old Elton John questions like: Is Rocket Man about drugs or homosexuality? Was Elton John, Hillary Clinton's style icon? What actually is a pirate's smile? What did Eminem give to Elton John on his wedding day? Plus: We play our own game of 'Yes, yes, no.'
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.6 This Is the Soundtrack to My Life Sep 18, 2018

Featuring: Chris (More Gooder Than), Hannah (Boozy Movies), Jason (The Binge Movie Podcast)
We share our favorite songs from TV and film. Plus: Someone shares the song they lost their virginity to, only one of us has seen The OC (and it's not who you think), and The Handmaid's Tale makes us all a little bit nervous.
This week's playlist:Day-O by Harry Belafonte, from Beetlejuice (Hannah)How Soon Is Now by The Smiths, from The Wedding Singer (Chris)Hole in the Ground by Helium, from All Over Me (Jason)Shadow by The Chromatics, from Twin Peaks: The Return (Josh)Something Pretty by Patrick Park, from The OC (Chris)Rhymes of an Hour by Mazzy Star, from Stealing Beauty (Jason)Heart of Glass (Crabtree Remix) by Blondie, from The Handmaid's Tale (Hannah)Sweet Thing by Van Morrison, from Moonlight Mile (Josh)Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.5 Personal Sep 11, 2018

Featuring: Issa (Young Free and Coupled), Rhett (The Braintrust Bros.), Sara (The Karen & Ellen Letters)
We share songs we hold deeply personal. Plus: Stories of love, loss, trauma, and survival. And lots of crying.
This week's playlist:The Story by Brandi Carlisle (Sara)In My Veins by Andrew Belle (Josh)Sophomore Slump by Fall Out Boy (Rhett)Whenever Whatever Wherever by Maxwell (Issa)Have A Little Faith by Michael Franti & Spearhead (Sara)I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz (Rhett)All That I Got Is You by Ghostface Killah (Issa)Keep Breathing by Ingrid Michaelson (Josh)Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.4 Fame Sep 05, 2018

Featuring: Amanda (Wine & Crime), Sam (The Breakers), and Tawny (The Dirty Bits)
We share our favorite songs about fame. Plus: We draw a lot of comparisons to podcasting, look at the very dark side of fame, and agree on every single song.
This week's playlist:Piece of Me by Britney Spears (Amanda)The Fame by Lady Gaga (Tawny)Through the Roses by Future Islands (Josh)Goodnight Elisabeth by Counting Crows (Sam)Jukebox Hero by Foreigner (Tawny)I Don't Blame You by Cat Power (Amanda)You Had Time by Ani Difranco (Josh)Faithfully by Journey (Sam)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.3 You're the Inspiration Aug 28, 2018

Featuring: Javier (Pretend Radio), Megan (Oh No! Lit Class), and Michel (Between Us Girls)
We share the songs that inspire us.Plus: Stories of loss, love, triumph, and revenge.
This week's playlist:It's Not My Fault I'm Happy by Passion Pit (Megan)Someone Else's Life by Joshua Radin (Javier)I Hope You Dance by LeeAnn Womack (Michel)Ragtime by Neko Case (Josh)All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem (Megan)Miss You by The Rolling Stones (Javier)Against All Odds by Phil Collins (Michel)Choir of the Mind by Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.2 She Drives Me Crazy Aug 22, 2018

Featuring: Charlie (In Sight), Julia (Boozy Movies), Steven (Is This Adulting?)
We share the songs that drive us crazy.Plus, we ask the age old questions: Did Caribbean Queen influence Michael Jackson? Does Fergie know how to spell? Who should Canada repossess first, Drake or Bieber? What’s worse, The Fast and The Furious or Taco Bell? Is there a demon inside Taylor Swift? And who’s side are you on: Katy or Taylor?
This week's playlist:Fergalicious by Fergie (Charlie)Work by Rihanna (Josh)Feels by Calvin Harris (Julia)Closer by The Chainsmokers (Steven)Get Out of My Dreams and Into My Car by Billy Ocean (Charlie)Hotline Bling by Drake (Josh)See You Again by Wiz Khalifa (Julia)Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift (Steven)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4.1 Let's Take It To The Stage Aug 16, 2018

Featuring: Jeremy Hall (The Most Wonderful Wonder), Megan Hesse (Oh No! Lit Class), Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits)
We share our favorite live performances.Plus: Candid conversations about mental health, homosexuality, and divorce.
This week's playlist:The Man Who Sold The World performed by Nirvana (Tawny)Texas Flood performed by Stevie Ray Vaughn & BB King (Meg)Ramblin' Rose performed by MC5 (Jeremy)For Emma, Forever Ago performed by Bon Iver (Josh)Halo perfomed by Florence and the Machine (Tawny)Backdoor Medley performed by ZZ Top (Jeremy)People II: The Reckoning performed by Andrew Jackson Jihad (Meg)Fastlove performed by Adele (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.14 Friends Jul 13, 2018

For the finale of v3, we tackle songs about friendship. And I couldn't think of 4 better people to join me for this episode than 4 of my best friends: Anthony Grande, Jason Leroy, Jen Gage, and Tamie McGranahan.This episode has it all: shit-talking, laughter, sex, and a poignant look at how friendships change as we get older.
PLAYLIST returns on August 16.
This week's playlist:Basement Apartment by Sarah Harmer (Josh)Soda Shop by Jay Brannan (Jen)Why Georgia by John Mayer (Anthony)Girl Code by Countess Luann (Jason)Youth Gone Wild by Skid Row (Tamie)Leave Your Boyfriends Behind by Leona Naess (Josh)Open Season by Josef Salvat (Jen)Best Friends Song from Showgirls! The Musical! (Jason)Native New Yorker by Odyssey (Anthony)Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR (Tamie)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.13 Do You Know Who I Am? Jul 12, 2018

In this episode, Josh is joined by listeners: Nicki, Jen, and Kelsey to discuss their favorite songs you've probably never heard.Plus: Due to technical issues, this episode was recorded twice, two months apart. We go in-depth on how those two months changed the ways we felt about each song.
This week's playlist:Fuck Yourself by Blood Boy (Nicki)Cigarette Duet by Princess Chelsea (Kelsey)Castles! by Forest City Lovers (Josh)Rock & Roll by The Velvet Underground (Jen)Creep in a T-shirt by Portugal. The Man (Nicki)When the Feelings in the Core by Tame Impala (Kelsey)Nervous Rex by Laura Stevenson & the Cans (Josh)Love Will Tear Us Apart by Broken Social Scene (Jen)

3.12 America Jul 05, 2018

Featuring: Hannah (Boozy Movies), Rebecca (The Binge Movie Podcast), Sam (Breakers Podcast), Steven (Is This Adulting?)
In honor of Fourth of July, we share songs about America (and things get dark).
This week's playlist:The Times They Are A Changin’ by Bob Dylan (Sam)Battle Born by The Killers (Steven)America by Laura Veirs (Josh)American Terrorist by Lupe Fiasco (Hannah)Star Witness by Neko Case (Rebecca)Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival (Sam)Immigrants by K’naan, Snow the Producer, Riz MC, Residente (Steven)Subdivision by Ani Difranco (Josh)Summer in the City by The Lovin’ Spoonful (Rebecca)American Girl by Tom Petty (Hannah)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.11 Pretty Good Year (So Far) - 2018 Jun 29, 2018

Featuring: Amanda (Wine & Crime), Hannah (Boozy Movies), Jason (The Binge Movie Podcast), and Maggie (Drunk Safari)
We discuss our favorite songs from the first half of 2018.
This week's playlist: I Like It by Cardi B (Maggie) Lovely by Billie Eilish ft. Khalid (Hannah) Nice For What by Drake (Amanda) M.A.H. by US Girls (Jason) Lost by Natalie Prass (Josh) Make Me Feel by Janelle Monae (Maggie & Amanda) Django Jane by Janelle Monae (Hannah) The Opener by Camp Cope (Jason) Spells by Jenny Hval (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.10 Father Figure Jun 14, 2018

Featuring: Liz (Your Fave Is Problematic), Mandy (Moms and Murder), and Rhett (The Braintrust Bros.)
In honor of Father's Day, we're sharing the songs that remind us of our dads.
This week's playlist:You Can't Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones (Josh)God Only Knows by Beach Boys (Liz)How I Go by Yellowcard (Rhett)Right By You by John Legend (Mandy)American Pie by Don McLean (Josh)Mr. Blue Sky by ELO (Liz)Blackbird by Alter Bridge (Rhett)Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra (Mandy)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.9 I'm Too Sexy Jun 07, 2018

WARNING: This episode is NSFW and has a few brief audio issues.
Featuring: Hannah (Film Roast), Jason Leroy (The Binge), and Steven Pappas (Is This Adulting?)Today we're talking about the songs we most definitely should not have been singing as kids.Plus: Jason and Steven reunite for the first time since Ed Sheeran, Josh relives a childhood trauma, a 9 year old Hannah uses the internet to seek vigilante justice, and we forever ruin The Jungle Book for you.
This week's playlist:Erotica by Madonna (Jason)Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover by Sophie B. Hawkins (Josh)Digital Getdown by 'N Sync (Steven)If You Want It To Be Good Girl (Get Yourself A Bad Boy) by The Backstreet Boys (Hannah)If by Janet Jackson (Josh)When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge (Steven)Flower by Liz Phair (Jason)To Close by Next (Hannah)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

8. I Hate Myself For Loving You May 31, 2018

Featuring: Holly Hall (The Most Wonderful Wonder), Sam Kulper (The Breakers Podcast), Steven Pappas (Is This Adulting?)Today we're sharing guilty pleasures: the songs we're embarrassed to love.Plus: Holly sings about "baby gravy;" A song about trucking; Steven consults YouTube comments; Sam comes out as a fan of a group which makes us all question his integrity. And a whole lot of shit-talking.
This week's playlist:Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen (Steven)Your Body Is A Wonderland by John Meyer (Sam)Wayne by Chantal Kreviazuk (Josh)Prisoner Of The Highway by Ronnie Milsap (Holly)A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton (Steven)If Everyone Cared by Nickelback (Sam)Girl Code (Don't Be So Uncool) by Countess Luann (Josh)Stranglehold by Ted Nugent (Holly)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

7. One (Is the Loneliest Number) May 30, 2018

Featuring: Chris Braaten (More Gooder Than), Chris Green (Gravity Beard), Gerald Morris (Two Peas on a Podcast), Kari McGinnis (Blazing Caribou)
Today we're sharing our favorite one hit wonders.Plus: Another guest picks the song they lost their virginity to, Josh surprises (and disappoints), a plea to Donna and Paul (of the Varmints! podcast), two people pick the same song, and Chris is just a girl in a bee costume looking for his bee friends.
This week's playlist:Joey by Concrete Blonde (Gerald)Voices Carry by 'Til Tuesday (Josh)In The Meantime by Spacehog (Chris Green)Take On Me by A-Ha (Braaten & Kari)Something Bigger, Something Better by Amanda Blank (Josh)Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice (Braaten)No Rain by Blind Melon (Gerald)Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles (Kari)Groove Is In The Heart by Deee-Lite (Chris Green)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.6 On The Road Again Apr 26, 2018

Featuring: Charlie (In Sight / Impact Statement), Haley (Murder Road Trip), Steven (Is This Adulting)
Today we're sharing our favorite road trip songs.Plus: Josh has more flashbacks to Mormon Church activities. Charlie opens up about her strange dream job. Haley learns what a greasy spoon is. And a song makes us all question what exactly home is to each of us.
This week's playlist:I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers (Steven)Love Shack by The B-52s (Haley)Take It Easy by The Eagles (Charlie)Nowhere We Cannot Go by Hayden (Josh)Somebody Told Me by The Killers (Steven)Comin' Home by City and Colour (Haley)Travel Song from Shrek the Musical (Charlie)Welcome Home by Radical Face (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.5 Tainted Love Apr 25, 2018

Featuring: Lanie Hobbs (True Crime Fan Club / We're All Just Pretending), Rebecca Olarte (The Binge Movie Podcast), and Sara Stapleton (The Karen & Ellen Letters / The Beth Chronicles)
Today we're talking about messed up love.Plus: Jason’s elusive co-host Rebecca makes her PLAYLIST debut. Josh goes on a tirade against Millennial hook-up culture. We try and fail to sort out whether one song is about young love or a serial killer. The great I Will Always Love You debate returns. One song makes 3/4 of us cry. And Teacup the Cat saves the day.
This week's playlist:Back to Black by Amy Winehouse (Lanie)Ms. Fat Booty by Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey (Rebecca)Tyrone by Erykah Badu (Sara)Lost Kitten by Metric (Josh)Run Right Back by The Black Keys (Lanie)Jolene by Dolly Parton (Rebecca)Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson (Sara)Your Love Is Killing Me by Sharon Van Etten (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.4 I'm Coming Out Apr 18, 2018

Featuring: JV Hampton Vansant (The Redwing Audio Drama Podcast), Katie Ward (The Enthusiasm Enthusiast), Kristi Lee (Canadian True Crime), and Kwame Corbett (Blaze Entertainment & I'd Rather Not)
Today we're celebrating gay musicians.Plus: We're deep-diving gay culture, including Paris Is Burning, Rupaul's Drag Race, generational gay culture, gay culture across ethnic barriers, gay slang, gay war music, gay history, and even excellent pony tail work.
This week's playlist:Queen by Perfume Genius (Josh)Father Figure by George Michael (Katie)Beat and The Pulse by Austra (Kristi)Fierce by Azealia Banks (JV)Cocky by Shea Coulee (Kwame)Freak Like Me by Haelstorm (JV)Little Respect by Erasure (Katie)Hell by Tegan & Sara (Kristi)Our Man by Chris Garneau (Josh)Breathe Me by Sia (Kwame)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.3 A Time & Place Apr 11, 2018

Featuring: Anna (listener), Jennifer (listener), and Kevin (Mirths & Monsters)
Today we're sharing the songs that take us back to a specific time and place in our lives.Including: A song that led to marriage. A song for military families. A song for the road. And a song that led to ice cream. Also, Josh can't seem to escape Michael Buble.
This week's playlist:Starlings by Elbow (Jennifer)You're My Home by Billy Joel (Anna)Sonny Cried by Harry Connick, Jr. (Kevin)Stars by Elk City (Josh)Stay (I Missed You) by Lisa Loeb (Jennifer)Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard (Anna)Welcome to the Jungle by Guns 'n Roses (Kevin)To Build A Home by Cinematic Orchestra ft. Patrick Watson (Josh)
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3.2 Changes Apr 04, 2018

Featuring: Amanda (Wine & Crime), Dan (Podcast Meander), Hannah (Film Roast), and Jason (The Binge Movie Podcast)
Today we're sharing the songs that changed the ways we listened to music. And as Jason says, 'This whole tracklist is totally fucked.'Plus: A song that inspired IKEA's nomenclature, a song to trash a grocery store to, and a song to lap dance to. Dan and Josh share a kiss. Jason fights a man over miscarriages. Dan is concerned about the state of home furnishings in 90s music videos. And a song that actually causes one of our guests to walk out on a job.
This week's playlist:Svefn-G-Englar by Sigur Ros (Josh)I Luv The Valley OH by Xiu Xiu (Dan)Life Itself by Glass Animals (Hannah)Love You Madly by Ella Fitzgerald (Amanda)Pretty Good Year by Tori Amos (Jason)Spark by Tori Amos (Josh)Caroline Shaw's Allemande by Roomful of Teeth (Dan)Through The Wire by Kanye West (Hannah)Good Times by Chic (Amanda)Dragon Lady by The Geraldine Fibbers (Jason)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3.1 April Fools Mar 28, 2018

Featuring: Haley (Murder Road Trip), Mandy (Moms and Murder), Tawny (The Dirty Bits)
In honor of April Fools Day, we share our favorite songs about fools.Plus: Tawny approaches PLAYLIST from a whole new angle. Haley spirits us all away. Mandy’s maiden voyage hits some rough waters. Haley and Tawny both experience triggers from previous PLAYLIST appearances. And Josh has a dark passenger
This week's playlist:April Fools by Rufus Wainwright (Josh)The Fool by Ryn Weaver (Haley)Fool To Love You by John Mayer (Mandy)Won't Get Fooled Again by The Who (Tawny)Fool by Basia Bulat (Josh)Foolish by Ashanti (Haley)Foolish Fool by Sublime (Mandy)Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin (Tawny)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

13. Addicted Feb 28, 2018

Featuring: Cindy Packer, Cheryl Joy, Vanessa York, Vicki Russell
We share the most haunting songs about addiction. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses, in detail, drug and alcohol addiction, domestic abuse, self harm, and eating disorders.
This week's playlist:The Needle & The Damage Done by Neil Young (Cheryl)God of Wine by Third Eye Blind (Josh)Never Let Me Down Again by Depeche Mode (Vanessa)The Story by Brandi Carlile (Vicki)Rhyme & Reason by Dave Matthews Band (Cindy)Still by Macy Gray (Josh)4st 7lb by Manic Street Preachers (Vanessa)It's Been Awhile by Staind (Vicki)Sam Stone by John Prine (Cindy)All Apologies by Nirvana (Cheryl)

12. All By Myself Feb 21, 2018

Featuring: Kristi Lee (Canadian True Crime), Myk O'Connor (Can I Get A Ride?), Steven Pappas (Is This Adulting?), Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits)
We share our favorite songs about loneliness. Plus: Steven divorces himself from Emo Steven. Things get weirdly religious. Myk loves sad sex songs. And a good old-fashioned song-off!
This week's playlist:Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey (Kristi)Mess by Ben Folds Five (Steven)More Than Sand by Wolves and Wolves and Wolves (Myk)Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles (Tawny)Invisible Ink by Aimee Mann (Josh)Hurt by Nine Inch Nails (Kristi)Hurt by Johnny Cash (Steven)Petal by Every Time I Die (Myk)Dreams by Fleetwood Mac (Tawny)Windows by Angel Olsen (Josh)
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11. Let's Get It On Feb 14, 2018

WARNING: This episode contains sexually explicit language. Featuring: Deana Marie (Twisted Philly), Emily Prokop (The Story Behind), Jeremy Collins (Podcasts We Listen To), Lanie Hobbs (We're All Just Pretending)
In honor of Valentine's Day, we share our favorite sexy songs. Plus: Things get comically sexual. Jeremy does spider monkey impressions. The story behind boner jams. Bjork returns. And Kim Richards foreplay.
This week's playlist:Wicked Game by Chris Isaak (Emily)No Diggity by Chet Faker (Lanie)Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye (Jeremy)Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover by Daniel Jonhson (Josh)Come To Me by Bjork (Deana)No You Girls by Franz Ferdinand (Emily)You're Making Me High by Toni Braxton (Lanie)Get Down, Make Love by NIN (Jeremy)Black Cherry by Goldfrapp (Josh)Freek by George Michael (Deana)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

10. Sing Feb 07, 2018

Featuring: Amanda Jacobson (Wine & Crime), Chris Braaten (More Gooder Than), Hannah O (Film Roast), Steven Pappas (Is This Adulting?)
We share our favorite karaoke songs. Plus: Drunk children, the return of The Bad Boys, Chris starts his own boy band, Hannah gets invited to karaoke at Chick-Fil-A, and we recount the times we've pooped our pants. And the great karaoke debate: Bars vs. Private Rooms
This week's playlist:Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-A-Lot (Hannah)White Wedding by Billy Idol (Chris)I'm On Fire by Bruce Springsteen (Josh)Heartbreak Hotel by Whitney Houston (Amanda)Buddy Holly by Weezer (Steven)Africa by Toto (Hannah)Tribute by Tenacious D (Chris)Lovesong by The Cure (Josh)Kiss by Prince (Steven)Fernando by ABBA (Amanda)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

9. Anthems for a 17-Year-Old Girl Feb 07, 2018

Featuring: Emily Prokop (The Story Behind), Hannah (Film Roast), Kenyon (Wine & Crime), and Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits), with special guest Jason Leroy (The Binge Movie Podvast)
We share our favorite songs from Lilith Fair. Plus: Tawny is sick and high on cold meds. Emily is reunited with the song she wanted to lose her virginity to. Kenyon is confused by a cross-eyed bear. We explore Full House homoeroticism. And, naturally, golden showers & water sports (PLAYLIST has finally made it into Trump's Google Alerts, guys!).
This week's playlist:You Oughtta Know by Alanis Morissette (Kenyon)F*ck and Run by Liz Phair (Josh)What's Up by Four Non Blondes (Tawny)I'm Only Happy When It Rains by Garbage (Emily)When I Grow Up by Garbage (Hannah)Excuse Me Mr. by No Doubt (Kenyon)Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney (Hannah)Caught A Lite Sneeze by Tori Amos (Josh)Zombie by The Cranberries (Tawny)Dreams by The Cranberries (Emily)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

8. Glory of the 80s Jan 31, 2018

Featuring: Brett (Silver Screens & Politics), Donna (Varmints), Meg (Oh No! Lit Class)
We share our favorite 80s songs. Plus: An exploration of Dad Rock, drunken Lou Reed flashbacks, and the dripping bourgeoisie of all things 80s.
This week's playlist:Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears (Meg)Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes (Josh)Just Another Day by Oingo Boingo (Donna)Romeo Had Juliet by Lou Reed (Brett)Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits (Josh)The Magnificent 7 by The Clash (Meg)Grimley Fiendish by The Damned (Donna)Watching The Wheels by John Lennon (Brett)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

7. Winter Song Jan 10, 2018

Featuring: Donna (Varmints), Melissa (Moms & Murder), Nina (Already Gone)
We share our favorite winter songs. Plus: Melissa introduces us to Grocery Store Music, which may just be the same thing as what Josh refers to as Soft Cock Music. Donna comes in hot with a song she admits is terrible. Nina takes us to the 80s.
This week's playlist:Winter Song by Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles (Josh)California Dreamin' by The Mamas and The Papas (Melissa)Icehouse by Icehouse (Donna)Hazy Shade of Winter by The Bangles (Nina)Snow by Loreena McKinnett (Donna)Colder Weather by Zac Brown Band (Melissa)Winter by Daughter (Josh)Cold As Ice by Foreigner (Nina)
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6. Pretty Good Year (Two) Dec 27, 2017

Featuring: Hannah (LOTRAH), Steven (LOTRAH), Tawny (LOTRAH)
Steven, Tawny, Hannah, and Josh talk about their favorite albums and songs from 2017, with some extra help from Jason Leroy (The Binge Movie Podcast).
This week's playlist:Penthouse Floor by John Legend ft. Chance the Rapper (Steven)Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato (Hannah)Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man (Tawny)Three Futures by Torres (Josh)Rainbow by Keshe (Steven)Highway Tune by Greta Van Fleet (Hannah)The Cure by Lady Gaga (Tawny)Wounded by Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton (Josh)Have All The Songs Been Written by The Killers (Steven)Crowded Spaces by Banks (Hannah)How Far I'll Go by Auli'i Cravalho (Tawny)Carin At The Liquor Store by The National (Josh)Other featured music: I'm Always Watching You by Sondre LercheSixteen by Diet CigVienna by MakthaverskanSerenading The Trenches by Sondre LercheOn Hold by The XXPraying by KeshaDeadly Valentine by Charlotte GainsbourgUn Poco Loco by Anthony Gonzalez & Gael Garcia BernalIf All I Was Was Black by Mavis StaplesFortress by Queens of the Stone AgePanther Like A Panther by Run The JewelsLove. by Kendrick LamarLearn To Let Go by KeshaFinale from Dear Evan HansenSing of the Moon by The CollectionAfrica by Ninja Sex PartyRewind by Sylvan Esso
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5. Cheer Me Up Thank You Dec 21, 2017

Featuring: Haley (Murder Road Trip / We're All Just Pretending), Hannah (Film Roast), Meghan (PLAYLIST Listener), Samantha (PLAYLIST Listener)
In our first ever podcaster-listener hybrid episode, we share the songs that never fail to make us smile.Plus: Hannah & Haley test Josh's hatred of musicals. We revisit Josh's quirky high school days. Samantha introduces us to a beautiful song by a terrifying man. And Meghan takes no prisoners and makes no apologies.
This week's playlist:Hi-Five by Angel Olsen (Josh)September by Earth, Wind, and Fire (Hannah)Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond (Meghan)I'll Make A Man Out Of You by Donny Osmond (Haley)Whitewash by Buckethead (Samantha)Sophomore Slump or Comeback Of The Year by Fallout Boy (Haley)Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations (Meghan)The Bare Necessities by Phil Harris & Bruce Reitherman (Hannah)Look At What The Light Did Now by Flo Morrissey & Matthew E. White (Josh)Anyway You Want It by Journey (Samantha)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4. Christmastime Dec 20, 2017

Featuring: Deana (Twisted Philly), Haley (Murder Road Trip), Myk (Can I Get A Ride / Another Day In Florida)
We discuss our favorite holiday music.Plus: Myk fanboys over Home Alone. Josh celebrates holiday depression. Deana rediscovers the holiday spirit after a loss. We explain Zooey Deschanel to Myk. And someone on the holiday music episode hates holiday music.
This week's playlist:Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee (Myk)Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland (Deana)Baby It's Cold Outisde by Zooey Deschanel and Leon Redbone (Haley)I'll Be Home For Christmas by Sufjan Stevens (Josh)Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer by Kidz Bop (Haley)Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight) by The Ramones (Myk)Calling On Mary by Aimee Mann (Josh)Silent Night by Stevie Nicks (Deana)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3. Ridin' Solo Dec 14, 2017

Featuring: Hannah (Film Roast), Jess (Murde Road Trip), Sara (The Karen & Ellen Letters), Steven (Is This Adulting?)
We discuss our favorite band members who went solo.Plus: Beyonce drives Hannah off Etsy. Sara embraces transformative power of hugging. Joey Fatone masturbates. And the Bad Boyz make their first of many PLAYLIST appearances.
This week's playlist:Maybe I'm Amazed by Paul McCartney (Sara)My Sweet Lord by George Harrison (Steven)Done by Frazey Ford (Josh)Let It Die by Foo Fighters (Hannah)Slice of Heaven by Dave Dobbyn (Jess)Hold Up by Beyonce (Sara)Lovestoned by Justin Timberlake (Hannah)Fade Away by Che Fu (Jess)About Love by Timothy Seth Avett as Darling (Steven)Wounded by Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

2. Where Is My Love? Dec 07, 2017

Featuring: Haley (Murder Road Trip), Kristi (Canadian True Crime), and Lanie (True Crime Fan Club / We're All Just Pretending)
We discuss our favorite discarded and disregarded songs: B-sides, demos, and other tracks that didn't make it onto albums.Plus: So, so, so, so much irreverence and shade.
This week's playlist:These Days by Joy Division (Kristi)Gypsy (Piano Demo) by Stevie Nicks (Josh)God Ony Knows by The Beach Boys (Lanie)Gold by Kiiara (Haley)Disco Medley by Selena (Lanie)All By Myself by Green Day (Kristi)Full Circle by Haelos (Haley)Exil Vilify by The National (Josh)
Featuring:Music by NicoSoundbite from the Is This Adulting? Podcast
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

1. Death And All His Friends Nov 29, 2017

Featuring: Ali (In Sight), Jason Leroy (The Binge Movie Podcast), Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits)
In the Volume Two premiere of PLAYLIST, we go dark with our favorite songs about death.Plus: Ali day drinks, we all get choked up, and a murder catches us by surprise.
This week's playlist:In My Life by The Beatles (Tawny)I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Death Cab For Cutie (Jason)Big Light by Houses (Josh)Where The Wild Roses Grow by Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue (Ali)Long Road Home by Patty Griffin (Jason)The Show Must Go On by Queen (Tawny)Kings Crossing by Elliott Smith (Ali)Time, As A Symptom by Joanna Newsom (Josh)
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12. Such Great Heights Nov 02, 2017

Featuring: Paul Csomo (Varmints!), Chris Green (GravityBeard), Holly & Jeremy Hall (The Most Wonderful Wonder), Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits)
In the final episode of Volume One of PLAYLIST, we attempt to pick our favorite songs of all-time.Plus: We cross genres and decades in this musically diverse episode, with very few punches but lots of personality and storytelling.
This week's playlist:Ghosts by On an On (Josh)You're A Tourist by Death Cab for Cutie (Chris)Rock & Roll Suicide by David Bowie (Tawny)Trompe le Monde by The Pixies (Jeremy)Free by Phish (Paul)Ramble On by Led Zeppelin (Chris)Amie by Pure Prairie League (Holly)The Wonder of You by Elvis (Tawny)Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (Paul)The Lottery by Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

11. Creep Oct 25, 2017

Featuring: Amanda Jacobson (Wine & Crime), Haley Gray (Murder Road Trip), Jason Leroy (The Binge)
In this Halloween special, we share the songs that give us the creeps.Plus: Slender Man's new theme song. The perfect wine for H.H. Holmes. Round 2 of Joanna Newsom: Josh vs. Amanda. Round 3 of Josh vs. Bjork. Andy Samberg's cum face. A cameo from a 9-1-1 call. And we determine that the scariest monsters are horny, straight men.
This week's playlist:Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan (Josh)Mad World by Michael Andrews (Haley)Peach Plum Pear by Joanna Newsom (Amanda)A Psychopath by Lisa Germano (Jason)Island by Heather Nova (Josh)Oceania by Bjork (Amanda)Caress Me Down by Sublime (Haley)Taut by John Parish & Polly Jean Harvey (Jason)
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10. We Belong Together Oct 18, 2017

Featuring: Daniel Leone (Podcast Meander), Myk O'Connor (Can I Get A Ride?), Steven Pappas (Is This Adulting?)
We share our favorite collaborations.Plus: An explanation on power bottoms. The perfect music for robot sex. Josh hates on Bjork, Myk hates on Ed Norton. Dan comes out as a Limp Bizkit superfan. And Steven brings us one pretty fuck.*WARNING: We discuss rape, pretty explicitly from the 57 to 59 minute marks.*
This week's playlist:Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie (Myk)Inside A Boy (Son Lux Remix) by My Brightest Diamond (Daniel)You Don't Know Me by Ben Folds, featuring Regina Spektor (Steven)Jonathan by Christine & The Queens, featuring Perfume Genius (Josh)Immigrant Song by Karen O, Trent Reznor, and Atticus Ross (Daniel)Song X by Pearl Jam & Neil Young (Myk)Eyepennies by Sparklehorse, featuring PJ Harvey (Josh)Who Tells Your Story by The Roots, Ingrid Michaelson, and Common (Steven)
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9. Sad Songs Say So Much Oct 11, 2017

Featuring: Chris Braaten (More Gooder Than), Kristi Lee (Canadian True Crime), Mike Brown (Pleasing Terrors)
We share the saddest songs we know.Plus: Chris and Josh accidentally pair their songs to tell a heartbreaking love story. Mike talks Chris into a change of heart. Kristi gets really honest about motherhood. And we all get so sad that we start laughing hysterically.
This week's playlist:Lover, You Should Have Come Over by Jeff Buckley (Chris)Eternal Flame by Joan As Police Woman (Josh)Let Her Go by Passenger (Mike)Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler (Kristi)If I Die Young by The Band Perry (Chris)I Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer by Stevie Wonder (Josh)Cat's In The Cradle by Harry Chapin (Mike)Shadow of the Day by Linkin Park (Kristi)
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8. The First Cut Is The Deepest Sep 27, 2017

Featuring: Ali McLennan (In Sight), Chris Green (GravityBeard), and Jessica Ann (Kiwi Crimes)
We share the first songs we fell in love with.Plus: Jess and Ali dredge up a decades old grudge over a stolen horse. Josh suffers from Juice Newton-related PTSD. Carnie Wilson sells cupcakes. And mom jeans.
This week's playlist:Eternal Flame by The Bangles (Ali)Gutter Black by Hello Sailor (Jess)Queen of Hearts by Juice Newton (Chris)Hold On by Wilson Phillips (Josh)Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle (Ali)Someday by Mariah Carey (Josh)Verona by Elemeno P (Jess)Centerfold by J. Geils Band (Chris)
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7. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Sep 26, 2017

Featuring: Amanda Jacobson (Wine & Crime), Jason Leroy (The Binge), and Myk O'Connor (Can I Get A Ride?)
We share our favorite break-up songs.Plus: It’s the night of the eclipse and things get weird. Myk works through a break-up. Josh and Amanda have a lot of feelings, and then mock them. Jason feels miscast. And, aptly, a lot of poop and masturbation jokes.
This week's playlist:Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor (Myk)Wait by M83 (Amanda)Northern Lad by Tori Amos (Josh)Pissing In A River by Patti Smith (Jason)It's All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion (Amanda)Careless Whisper by George Michael (Myk)Why D'ya Do It by Marianne Faithful (Jason)Does Not Suffice by Joanna Newsom (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

6. Cover Me Sep 20, 2017

Featuring: Deana Marie (Twisted Philly), Donna Hume (Varmints), and Jason Leroy (The Binge)
We share our favorite cover songs.Plus: Jason makes a plea for a tight pants revival. Reese Witherspoon becomes a woman. Donna and Deana swoon over an old teenage crush. And "Churchy in a good way" becomes the official tagline of the hour.
This week's playlist:'97 Bonnie & Clyde by Tori Amos / Covering Eminem (Jason)Personal Jesus by Johnny Cash / Covering Depeche Mode (Deana)Heavenly Father by Highasakite / Covering Bon Iver (Josh)This Wheel's On Fire by Siouxsie & The Banshees / Covering Bob Dylan (Donna)Eloise by The Damned / Covering Barry Ryan (Donna)Wild Horses by The Sundays / Covering The Rolling Stones (Jason)Acorss The Universe by Fiona Apple / Covering The Beatles (Deana)Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley / Covering Leonard Cohen (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

5. Love Song Sep 13, 2017

Featuring: Katie Ward (The Enthusiasm Enthusiast), Lanie Hobbs (True Crime Fan Club), and Steven Pappas (Is This Adulting?)
We share our favorite love songs.Plus: An OKCupid endorsement. What makes a man strong? Steven ruins Josh's wedding. And we all get choked up talking about love.
This week's playlist:Only You by The Platters (Lanie)Try A Little Tenderness by Otis Redding (Katie)Get Direct by Joan As Police Woman (Josh)Swept Away (Sentimental Version) by The Avett Brothers (Steven)It Will Rain by Bruno Mars (Lanie)I've Got You And You've Got Me (Broken Social Scene remix) by New Buffalo (Josh)I Was An Island by Allison Weiss (Steven)I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton (Katie)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

4. High School Never Ends Sep 06, 2017

Featuring: Kristi Lee (Canadian True Crime), Steven Pappas (Is This Adulting?), and Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits)
We share the songs that remind us of high school.Plus: Kristi stalks her favorite band. Sweaty teenagers try to feel girls up. Josh and Tawny square off on SoCal vs. NorCal. Steven gets really, really emo. And the craziest high school party that never happened.
This week's songs:The Sunscreen Song by Baz Luhrmann (Josh)Call It Off by Tegan & Sara (Tawny)All These Things That I've Done by The Killers (Steven)Tomorrow by Silverchair (Kristi)I'll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men (Kristi)Dani California by The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Tawny)Disenchanted by My Chemical Romance (Steven)Criminal by Fiona Apple (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at our-americana.com/playlist

3. Pretty Good Year Aug 30, 2017

Featuring: Jason Leroy (The Binge), Paul Csomo (Varmints!), and Steven Pappas (Is This Adulting?)
We share our favorite songs so far from 2017.Plus: Things get incredibly sassy. The guys come together to celebrate a triumphant comeback. Steven has regrets. And, "You need Jesus, motherfucker."
This week's songs:Colour of Water by Rose Elinor Dougall (Paul)Dog Years by Maggie Rogers (Josh)On Hold by the XX (Jason)Praying by Kesha (Steven)Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran (Steven)DQ by Charly Bliss (Jason)Ran by Future Islands (Paul)New York by St. Vincent (Josh)
Listen to the playlist at www.our-americana.com/playlist

2. Dancing in the Dark Aug 23, 2017

Featuring: Chris Braaten (More Gooder Than), Hannah (Film Roast), and JV Hampton-VanSant (In The Myx)
We share the songs that never fail to get us on our feet.Plus: JV's mom yells at Pharrell, Stripperoke, and The Weeknd's genitalia. (This one's explicit)
This week's song:Get Up Offa That Thing by James Brown (Hannah)Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man (Chris)Alaska by Maggie Rogers (Josh)F*ck The Pain Away by Peaches (JV)Whine Up by Kat DeLuna (JV)Get Lucky by Daft Punk (Chris)I Feel It Coming by The Weeknd (Josh)Black Or White by Michael Jackson (Hannah)
Listen to the playlist at www.our-americana.com/playlist

1. Hometown Glory Aug 23, 2017

Featuring: Amanda Jacobson (Wine & Crime), Charlie Worroll (In Sight), and Donna Hume (Varmints!)
We share the songs that remind us of home. Plus: We explore the Midwestern mom haircut, conceive an Edmund Kemper biopic, and Amanda reveals her fear of big bridges.
This week's songs:Kansas City by Fats Domino (Charlie)Seattle by Public Image Ltd. (Donna)Lakes of Pontchartrain by The Be Good Tanyas (Josh)Minnesoter by The Dandy Warhols (Amanda)Say Shhh... by Atmosphere (Amanda)Kansas City by The Basement Tapes (Charlie)Santa Cruz by The Thrills (Josh)Cemetery Gates by The Smiths (Donna)
Listen to the playlist at www.our-americana.com/playlist

PLAYLIST: Preview Aug 16, 2017

PLAYLIST brings together some of your favorite podcasters to share their favorite songs. Each week is a new theme, with a new roundtable of curators. Whet your sonic appetites with this preview.
PLAYLIST drops August 23.
Music:Ghosts by On an OnKansas City by Fats DominoCriminal by Fiona ApplePersonal Jesus by Johnny CashRan by Future IslandsDancing On My Own by Robyn

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