Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes

Happy holidays, Talk Tuners! In this Very Special Holiday Episode, we talk about the absolute wonder that is Godfather of Punk Iggy Pop's "Little Drummer Boy." Learn about the French composer he partnered with on this track, the surprising history of the song, and how Iggy's bird Biggy Pop continues to steal the show during the holidays and beyond. We also talk about the sheer joy

The White Stripes begin and end with the enigmatic Jack White. In this episode, we discuss our memories and stories around the White Stripes and "Seven Nation Army," including Stephanie M's story of seeing them play in breezy Coney Island and Stephanie P's story of a close Jack encounter. In this episode, we also talk about the recent induction of Missy Elliott and others into the

The Pixies' journey from critical darlings to a band who holds the title of having one of the most licensed songs ever is a fascinating one. On this episode, we talk about Frank Black/Black Francis, the surprising ways the band has embedded themselves in pop culture, and how you truly get bang for your buck when you see them live. In this episode, we also talk about recent music do

This episode was originally released October 21, 2021. We hope you enjoy this encore episode. Get in the spooky spirit of the Halloween season by joining us as we talk about our memories and stories around The Misfits' classic "Halloween"! Hear all about Halloween in NYC, the East Village parade (including Lou Reed's classic "Halloween Parade"), and of course, what it was like to s

Weezer is one of the most prolific modern-day bands in existence, and in this episode, we chat about Rivers Cuomo's musical ambitions, the band's deep pop culture impact, their longtime ability to shape and embrace "nerd chic" aesthetics, and what it's like to see them in concert stunning an audience. In this episode, we also talk about the child-punk band Color Killer, and their e

The Violent Femmes have the longevity and the loyal fan base that have carried them through more than four decades. In this episode, we talk about the history of "Blister in the Sun," what it was like seeing them play in both Houston and NYC, and how Gordon and the gang's commentary on American life changed pop culture. In this episode, we also talk about recent concerts we've caug

M.I.A. has not lived her life without controversy, and in this episode, we discuss those instances, along with her deep hip-hop roots, who she loves to sample, who she's pissed off, and what it was like seeing her play at the now-defunct Siren Fest on Coney Island in 2007. In this episode, we also chat about recent live shows we've seen, including Stephanie P. seeing the legendary

Santo & Johnny's musical story, which began as teenagers, is quite the tale. In this episode, we talk about their Brooklyn-based origins, the story of "Sleepwalk" (including a secret version with lyrics), being a part of La Bamba's legacy, and as always, the memories we connect with the music. In the episode, we also chat about recent live shows we've seen, including the metal wome

With the memorable and bittersweet lyric "they don't love you like I love you," the Yeah Yeah Yeahs secured their place in music history. Join us on a journey to talk about their NYC roots, what "Maps" allegedly stood for, and what it was like to see them play in their striking live shows in both NYC and Austin. In this ep, we also talk about recent concerts we've seen, including c

Echo & the Bunnymen are certainly as ethereal as their name conjures, and in this episode, we talk about their origins, how early MTV helped propel their popularity, and what it was like for us to see them play in Austin for SXSW on Auditorium Shores. We also chat about recent concerts we've seen, including the inimitable Janet Jackson and Tanya Tucker. Enjoying the podcast? Please