Songs My Ex Ruined

Mar 28 2024 65 ep. 13
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Everyone has a song that has been ruined by an ex. Each week, music journalists Courtney and Melissa sit down with a guest to discuss the one song they can never hear quite the same way again thanks to a past relationship.

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Chris Gethard on The Pogues’ “A Rainy Night in Soho”

Mar 28 2024 49 mins  
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.” 🔗 Chris’s Links"Dad at Peace" by Chris GethardBeautiful/Anonymous+ PodcastWebsiteI

ENCORE! Erick Galindo on Maná’s “Oye Mi Amor”

Mar 21 2024 38 mins  
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelsey McKinney on Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Alexander Hamilton"

Mar 14 2024 41 mins  
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. 🔗 Kelsey’s Links:Normal Gossip PodcastDefector MediaInstagram, XWebsite Support us on Patreon!

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

Mar 07 2024 31 mins  
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Madi Diaz on Joni Mitchell’s “The Last Time I Saw Richard”

Feb 29 2024 55 mins  
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.” Madi’s Links:Tour Dates & Tickets"Weird Faith" albumInstagram Support us on Patreon! 🔥 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c

ENCORE! Upsahl on Radiohead's "High & Dry"

Feb 22 2024 28 mins  
Encore episode with guest Upsahl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Torres on Alicia Keys’ “Unthinkable”

Feb 15 2024 28 mins  
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. Torres LinksTour Dates“What an Enormous Room” AlbumOfficial WebsiteInstagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

ENCORE! Maggie Serota on Thompson Twins' "If You Were Here"

Feb 08 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, we go back to Maggie Serota to talk about 90s romance, the disillusionment of a teen movie, and synth pop. Support us on Patreon! 🔥 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Allison Wolfe on Love's "Can't Explain"

Feb 01 2024 32 mins  
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. 🔗Allison’s Links:Bratmobile ticketsBratmobi

ENCORE! Pamela Ribon on Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me"

Jan 25 2024 31 mins  
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." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.