Songs My Ex Ruined

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Chris Gethard on The Pogues’ “A Rainy Night in Soho” Mar 28, 2024

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Comedian, author, and podcaster Chris Gethard joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a song that prompts lingering questions for an ex and the oddity of becoming strangers with former partners. Then, Chris shares the loneliness of being a dad and discusses his new book, “Dad at Peace.”

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ENCORE! Erick Galindo on Maná’s “Oye Mi Amor” Mar 21, 2024

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Encore episode! Writer, showrunner and podcast host Erick Galindo joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about Rock en Español, breakup songs to cry to on the dance floor, and reclaiming music and artists that were once ruined by an ex.

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Kelsey McKinney on Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Alexander Hamilton" Mar 14, 2024

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Gossip queen and journalist Kelsey McKinney joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about an ex-roommate that ruined a song for her, JLo’s new film, and Kelsey’s podcast Normal Gossip. Then, she shares a generous behind-the-scenes look of what it’s like to work in a media co-op.

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ENCORE! Ivy Le on The Killers' “All These Things That I’ve Done” Mar 07, 2024

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It's encore time! Ivy Le, comedian and host of the podcast FOGO, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about The Killers and the song that made her rule them out for good.

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Madi Diaz on Joni Mitchell’s “The Last Time I Saw Richard” Feb 29, 2024

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Music Artist Madi Diaz joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about how a break up that led to a cross-country road trip, haunted places, Harry Styles, and her new album “Weird Faith.”

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ENCORE! Upsahl on Radiohead's "High & Dry" Feb 22, 2024

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Encore episode with guest Upsahl.

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Torres on Alicia Keys’ “Unthinkable” Feb 15, 2024

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Mackenzie Scott, also known as musician Torres, joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about past selves, dancing in the kitchen, and her latest album. They also chat about the channeling anxiety experiences into songs.

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ENCORE! Maggie Serota on Thompson Twins' "If You Were Here" Feb 08, 2024

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In this episode, we go back to Maggie Serota to talk about 90s romance, the disillusionment of a teen movie, and synth pop.

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Allison Wolfe on Love's "Can't Explain" Feb 01, 2024

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Legendary musician Allison Wolfe (of Bratmobile, Sex Stains, Deep Lust, Cold Cold Hearts) joins Melissa and Courtney on SMXR’s 50th episode to talk about an “oh, why not” situationship that ruined two songs for her. Then they talk about riot grrl ephemera, pierogis, and the exciting reunion of Bratmobile and upcoming shows.

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ENCORE! Pamela Ribon on Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me" Jan 25, 2024

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We go back to author and creator of the Oscar-nominated short film "My Year of Dicks" Pamela Ribon, who joins the show to talk about an ex's comedic twist to Jewel's 1996 hit "You Were Meant For Me."

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