Songs My Ex Ruined

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Jenny Owen Youngs on The Flamingos' “I Only Have Eyes for You” Aug 23, 2023

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Jenny Owen Youngs, singer-songwriter and host of multiple podcasts, joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a ruined wedding song, a Coldplay record, and what it was like to continue working with her ex. Then, she reflects on the vulnerability of her upcoming album.

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Introducing Crimes of the Heart with Rory Uphold Aug 16, 2023

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This week, we would like to introduce you to Crimes of the Heart with Rory Uphold. It's a love and dating podcast with a true crime twist. In this episode, musician Betty Who and Rory Uphold talk revenge, true love, monogamy and coming out as Queer. For more information, visit the website: crimesoftheheartpod.com

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Dan Solomon on The Cure’s “A Letter to Elise” Aug 09, 2023

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Author and Texas Monthly Senior Editor Dan Solomon joins our hosts Courtney and Melissa to talk about his teenage break-up story with a letter and how teen boys express themselves. We also get a glimpse into his debut YA novel, The Fight for Midnight. Available on our bookshop.org page.

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Sadie Dupuis on the entire Matador Records catalog from the '90s Aug 02, 2023

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Musician Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) flips the script on Courtney and Melissa with how she ruined songs for an ex, by way of revenge micro-fame. Plus, we hear about the craft of songwriting and poetry.

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Whitney Matheson on Portishead’s album ‘Dummy’ Jul 19, 2023

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Writer Whitney Matheson joins the podcast to talk about a 1994 album that became the go-to for making out on dorm room beds in college. Plus, we talk about why you probably want to avoid outdoor sex.

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Rory Uphold on Adele’s “Hometown Glory” Jul 12, 2023

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Rory Uphold, multi-hyphenate and podcast host of 'Crimes of the Heart,' joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a yearslong on-and-off relationship that came to a heartbreaking — and temporary — end during a summer in Chicago.

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Erick Galindo on Maná’s “Oye Mi Amor” Jul 05, 2023

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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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Molly Prentiss on Peter Bjorn and John’s “Young Folks” Jun 28, 2023

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Writer and author Molly Prentiss talks about a mid-2000’s song that epitomized her time in Brooklyn as a 20-something-year-old. Plus, we talk about Molly’s newest book, fittingly called “Old Flame.”

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K.Flay on Big Thief’s “Paul” Jun 14, 2023

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Singer-songwriter K.Flay joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about not one, but two records that transport her back to past experiences, both good and even scary. Plus, we bring you a specific word to describe the feeling of sentimental sadness.

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Eric Silver on Mumford & Son's cover of “The Boxer” Jun 07, 2023

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Eric Silver, head of creative at the podcast company Multitude, joins the show to talk about an ex who created the single most devastating mixtape for him and titled it “Sad Songs for Eric.”

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