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Sad Song Queens

The Sad Song Queens podcast brings together two award-winning Music Supervisors, Lindsay Wolfington and Laura Webb, as they sit down with the artists and songwriters behind some of the most evocative and emotional songs. Drawing on years of experience curating the perfect soundtracks for film and television, Lindsay and Laura explore the stories, experiences, and emotions that shape these deeply moving songs.

Latest Episodes:

Nathan Nicholson of The Boxer Rebellion "Here I Am" May 13, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by Nathan Nicholson, lead singer of the indie rock band The Boxer Rebellion, to discuss the band’s heartfelt song “Here I Am.” Nathan shares the story behind writing the track, reflects on coping with grief after the passing of his father shortly afterward, and opens up about how touring can be a double-edged sword.

Exciting news! The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards! The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Leah Nobel "Crying In The Hardware Store" May 06, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Leah Nobel to discuss her tearjerking song “Crying In The Hardware Store." Leah shares how the song was shaped by loss and how we move through grief. She also reflects on the loneliness of online culture, the challenges of social media, and what it was like to have her song “Beginning, Middle, End” featured in To All The Boys: Always and Forever.

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Iron & Wine "Naked As We Came" Apr 29, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Sam Beam of Iron & Wine to discuss his somber track “Naked As We Came.” Sam unpacks the songs reflections on mortality, while also sharing insights into his songwriting process, dipping his toe into composing, and being a dad to five daughters.

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Hrishikesh Hirway "Home Movies" Apr 22, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter and fellow podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway to discuss his heartfelt track “Home Movies.” Known as the creator of the podcast Song Exploder, Hrishikesh sits down with the Queens to share about writing his own music, the process behind making his latest album, and learning to navigate loss and grief through his work.

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Driftwood Choir "The River" Apr 15, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriters Ed Prosek and Drew Southwell (aka Portair) of the duo Driftwood Choir to talk about their vulnerable track, “The River.” Ed and Drew dive into how traveling and confronting major life changes have shaped their music, their love for nature, and the story behind how they came together as a band.

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Chance Peña "The Mountain Is You" Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Chance Peña to talk about his emotional yet hopeful track, “The Mountain Is You.” Chance opens up about the song’s meaning, exploring themes of vulnerability and the challenge of getting out of your own way. Chance also dives into how he handles the mental toll of touring and what it was like to open for one of his favorite bands, The Lumineers.

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Ingrid Michaelson "Keep Breathing" Apr 01, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson to discuss her heartfelt track “Keep Breathing.” Ingrid reflects on the song’s lasting impact and why it continues to resonate with listeners over the years. She also shares stories behind her music’s iconic sync placements, the impact 9/11 had on her career, and her experience writing songs for the hit Broadway musical The Notebook.

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Nina Persson of The Cardigans "Erase / Rewind" Mar 25, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by the iconic Nina Persson of The Cardigans to unpack the story behind the band’s hit “Erase/Rewind.” Nina dives into the song’s true meaning, shares stories about The Cardigans’ music featured in film, and reflects on what it was like navigating the music industry as a woman in the ’90s.

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Keaton Henson "Past It" Mar 18, 2026

Show notes

In this week's episode of Sad Song Queens, the Queens are joined by English musician Keaton Henson, who delves into his melancholic track “Past It.” Keaton opens up his anxiety around performing on stage, the emotional power of music, and the balance artists face between building a thick skin and staying vulnerable in their work.

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Mumford & Sons "Conversation With My Son (Gangsters & Angels)" Mar 04, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode, the Queens sit down with the iconic band, Mumford and Sons, to discuss their song “Conversation With My Son (Gangsters & Angels)” from the new album Prizefighter. The band shares the stories and references that have shaped their songs, Marcus’ parenting moment that inspired “Conversation with My Son,” how they feel about the term “Artist,” and the process of making their latest album.

Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

Find us elsewhere:

https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens
If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!

Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui.

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

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