Episode Appearances
Bandsplain · Apr 16, 2026
PERFECT SONG: ‘Boys On the Radio’ with Patrik Sandberg, Plus An Interview With Hole Bassist and Author Melissa Auf der Maur
“Referenced in 'Boys on the Radio' lyrics about drowning; represents tragic musician archetype the song addresses”
Courtney Love's artistic evolution and legacy rehabilitation90s alternative rock subculture to mainstream transitionFemale artists and misogyny in music criticism
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Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Feb 5, 2026
MELANIA: “A piece of handsomely mounted crypto‑fascist propaganda” + Riz Ahmed
“Subject of documentary It's Never Over, exploring his career and relationships”
Contemporary Shakespeare adaptationsDocumentary propaganda and ethicsIndependent film distribution
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Handsome · Jan 23, 2026
Pretty Little Episode #75
“Musician discussed in context of documentary viewing and artistic appreciation by hosts.”
Social Media Activism and AuthenticityOnline vs. Offline EngagementImmigration and Green Card Processing
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60 Songs That Explain the '90s · Dec 3, 2025
“Hallelujah” — Jeff Buckley
“Singer-songwriter whose 1994 album Grace and cover of 'Hallelujah' is the primary subject of this episode”
Leonard Cohen's songwriting and compositional techniqueJeff Buckley's vocal performance and emotional authenticityCover song interpretation and artistic reinterpretation
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“How to Save a Life”—The Fray
“Artist whose cover of 'Hallelujah' was used in Grey's Anatomy bus crash montage; also performed by Rob Harvilla in college”
Emotionally Manipulative Piano Ballads in TelevisionHospital-Based Soap Opera Narrative ConventionsMusic Supervision and Sync Licensing Strategy
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