Episode 248: The Rolling Stones and the Sundays, "Wild Horses"
Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne and our outro is by Patsy Cline. To contact us or buy our books, visit MarkAndSarahTalkAboutSongs.com. To become a patron of the show, visit patreon.com/mastas. H...
22 Nov 202125min
Episode 247: Julia Michaels, "All Your Exes"
Will this be Mark's favorite song of the year? And can he convert Sarah? The maturity ship sails with mentions of Alanis, Miranda Lambert, Hopkins (drink!), and the cool girl looming large.Our intro i...
8 Nov 202116min
Episode 246: Songs We Loved In 7th Grade
We both had taste in 7th grade. Was it good taste? Listen to us discuss our favorite songs from that long-ago time and then decide!Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by A...
1 Nov 202138min
Episode 245: "It's Hard To Be Famous" Songs, Ranked
There are MANY songs about how hard it is to be famous, but which one is the best? In this ranking episode, we anoint the most valuable tune in the "I hate my rockstar life" canon.Our intro is by Andr...
18 Okt 20211h 7min
Episode 244: Bon Jovi, "Runaway"
We're going all the way back to Bon Jovi's first hit single, "Runaway" -- and we're digging into Journey keyboards, bad daddies, and lyrical choices that hit differently today than they did back then....
11 Okt 202120min
Episode 243: Joey Lawrence, "The 'Whoa' Troika"
Joey Lawrence once released a teen pop album, and three of its songs demand attention. Join us for an investigation of white-boy rapping, smoove grooves, and the best way to hold your butt.Our intro i...
4 Okt 202134min
Episode 242: Tracy Chapman, "Fast Car"
Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" gets us talking about no-good boyfriends, drums that arrive at just the right time, and structural choices that make a song more exciting. Our intro is by Laura Barger and J...
27 Sep 202130min
Episode 241: Etta James, "Something's Got A Hold On Me"
Etta James is ready for love (and other things), and we're ready to listen to her sing about it in "Something's Got a Hold On Me." All that, plus Xtina, palimpsests, and songs that make you feel cute....
20 Sep 202121min
