A Reasonable Day

This Modesty is Going to Destroy Me

In an increasingly chaotic episode, Kevin and Alyssa face off in a number of tasks including a fire-starting competition. Just to see who is the best. 
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Kevin Krein is a writer and was the host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
Theme Music: 
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
Episode Music Credits:
“This is Me Trying,” written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Folklore, Republic, 2020.
“Training Season,” written by Danny L Harle, Kevin Parker, Martina Sorbara, Nick Gale, Shaun Frank, Steve Francis, Richard Mastroianni, Tobias Jesso Jr, Yaakov Gruzman, Dua Lipa, and Caroline Ailin; performed by Dua Lipa. Radical Optimism, Warner Brothers, 2024.
“The Best,” written by Holly Knight and Mike Chapman; performed by Tina Turner. Foreign Affair, Capitol, 1989.
“Edge of Glory,” written by Stefani Germanotta, Fernando Garibay, and Paul Blair; performed by Lady Gaga. Born This Way, Interscope, 2011.
“Tears in The Typing Pool,” written by Trish Keenan and James Cargill; performed by Broadcast. Tender Buttons, Warp, 2005.
“Run,” written by Maisie Peters, Ines Dunn, and Ben Ash; performed by Maisie Peters. The Good Witch, Asylum, 2023.
“The Distance,” written by Greg Brown; performed by Cake. Fashion Nugget, Capricorn, 1996. 
“Swim Good,” written by Christopher Breaux, Waynne Nugent, Kevin Risto, and Charles Gambetta; performed by Frank Ocean. nostalgia, ULTRA, Def Jam, 2011. 
“Firestarter,” written by Liam Howlett, Keith Flint, Kim Deal, Anne Dudley, Trevor Horn, Gary Langan, Jonathan Jeczalik, and Paul Morley; performed by The Prodigy. The Fat of The Land, XL, 1997.
“Swish Swish,” written by Katy Perry, Duke Dumont, Sarah Hudson, PJ Sledge, Onika Mara, and jBrittany Hazzard; performed by Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj. Witness, Capitol, 2017.

That Was My Headache

Alyssa and Kevin welcome back friend of the brand Becca Harmon, and the three talk about their shared love of the 2007 motion picture Zodiac.
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Kevin Krein is a writer and was the host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
 
Theme Music: 
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
 
Episode Music Credits:
“Hurdy Gurdy Man,” written and performed by Donocan Leitch. The Hurdy Gurdy Man, Epic, 1968.
“Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler),” written by Marvin Gaye and James Nyx Jr; performed by Marvin Gaye. What’s Going On?, Motown/Tamla, 1971.
“Solar,” written and performed by Miles Davis. Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1954.
“It’s Not For Me to Say,” written by Robert Alle and Al Stillman; performed by Johnny Mathis. Johnny’s Greatest Hits, Columbia, 1958.
“Bernadette,” written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland; performed by The Four Tops. Reach Out, Motown, 1967.
“Mary’s Blues,” written by Pepper Adams; performed by John Coltrane. Dakar, Prestige, 1963.
“Soul Sacrifice,” written by David Brown, Marcus Malone, Gregg Rolie and Carlos Santana; performed by Santana. Santana, Columbia, 1969.
“Young Girl,” written by Jerry Fuller; performed by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap. Young Girl, Columbia, 1968.
“Rose Garden,” written by Joe South; performed by Lynn Anderson. Rose Garden, Columbia, 1970.
“Baker Street,” written and performed by Gerry Rafferety. City to City, United Artists, 1978.

The First Half of The First Bite Was Good

This week Alyssa and Kevin are joined by friend of the brand, Kelsey Bank, for a baking competition! The three discuss their histories with baking, then give their best efforts to win over the appointed Bake Off judges.
 
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
 
Theme Music: 
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
 
Episode Music Credits:
“The Great British Bake Off,” “Happy Pizza,” “Early Bake, “Organic Mix,” “Get Baking,” “Signature Cakes,” “Sparkle,” “Win Some, Lose Some,” “Cherry On Top,” “Bakewell Counting,” “Fresh Ingredients,” “Home Baker,” and “Ultimate Baking,” composed by Tom Howe. The Great British Bake Off, Redrocca, 2012.

Embraced by Wellness

This week Alyssa and Kevin discuss the history of wellness, laughable grifts, and their individual journeys with Being Well. Additionally, they head to the wellness section of a grocery store to shop for solutions to all their problems.
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
 
Theme Music: 
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
 Music Credits:
“Save Me,” written and performed by AImee Mann. Magnolia, Reprise, 1999.
“Healing Hands,” written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John; performed by Elton John. Sleeping With The Past, 1989, MCA.
“Unwell,” written by Rob Thomas; performed by Matchbox 20. More Than You Think You Are, Atlantic, 2002.
“Fix You,” written by Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion; performed by Coldplay. X&Y, Capitol, 2005. 
“Blue (Da Ba Dee),” written by Gianfranco Randone, Maurizio Lobina, and Massimo Gabutti; performed by Eiffel 65. Europop, Republic, 1999.
“Dr. Feelgood,” written by Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr and Robert Deal; performed by Mötley Crüe. Dr. Feelgood, Elektra, 1989.
“Water Me,” written by Clarence Coffee Jr, E. Kidd Bogart, Eric Frederic, Farhad Samadzada, Melissa Jefferson, Morris Wittenberg, Nneka Lucia Egbuna,and Tobias Wincorn; performed by Lizzo. Atlantic/Nice Life, 2017.
“I’m Healthy,” written by Shawn Rosenblat ; performed by Blake Rules. Kids Trap, Netherfriends, 2017.
“Button Up Your Overcoat,” written by Ray Henderson; performed by Ruth Etting.1928.
“Take Good Care of My Baby,” written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin ; performed by Bobby Vee. Take Good Care of My Baby, Liberty, 1961.

How Nice Should I Look For Monster Jam?

Alyssa, Kevin, and their respective families spent a Sunday Sunday Sunday attending Monster Jam. The two discuss their previous histories or lack thereof with monster trucks, and determine what kind of monster truck they would drive if given the opportunity.
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
Theme Music: 
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
Episode Music Credits:
“Fast Car,” written by Tracy Chapman; performed by Jonas Blue and Dakota. Blue, Virgin/EMI, 2018.
“Mud on The Tires,” written by Brad Paisley and Chris DuBois; performed by Brad Paisley. Mud on The Tires, Arista Nashville, 2003.
“The Official Monster Jam Theme Song,” written and performed by Sydney Mack. Self-released, 2022.
“Life is A Highway,” written by Tom Cochrane; performed by Rascal Flatts. Cars, Disney, 2006.
“We Will Rock You,” written by Brian May; performed by Queen. News of The World, Elektra, 1977.
“Bad to The Bone,” written by George Thorogood; performed by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Bad to The Bone, EMI, 1982.
“Thunderstruck,” written by Angus and Malcolm Young; performed by AC/DC. The Razors Edge, ATCO, 1990.
“Wild Side,” written by Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. and Thomas Lee Bass; performed by Mötley Crüe. Girls, Girls, Girls, Elektra, 1987.
“Look What The Cat Dragged In,” written and performed by Poison. Look What The Cat Dragged In, Enigma, 1986.
“...Ready For It?,” written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Ali Payami, and Karl Schuster; performed by Taylor Swift. Reputation, Big Machine, 2017.
 

We Have To Go To Dinner! I Need A Necklace!

Discussing Valentine’s Day as one enthusiast and one slightly more skeptic, Alyssa and Kevin discuss the history of the holiday, their personal highs and lows on the day, and Alyssa gives Kevin a chaotic Valentine’s themed quiz. 
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
Theme Music: 
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
Music Credits: 
“Black Flowers,” written by Ira Kaplan, James McNew, and Georgia Hubley; performed by Yo La Tengo. I Am Not Afraid of You And I Will Beat Your Ass, Matador, 2006.
“Maps,” written by Brian Chase, Karen Lee Orzolek, and Nick Zinner; performed by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Fever to Tell, Interscope, 2003. 
“Love You For A Long Time,” written by Maggie Rogers, Doc McKinney, and Michael Sonier; performed by Maggie Rogers. Capitol/Debay, 2019.
“Can’t Help Falling in Love,” written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss; performed by Kina Grannis. Crazy Rich Asians, Watertower, 2018.
“L-O-V-E,” written by Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler; performed by Nat King Cole. L-O-V-E, Capitol, 1964.
“You’re Still The One,” written by Eileen Twain and Robert John Lange; performed by Shania Twain. Come On Over, Mercury, 1997. 
“Love You Like That,” written by Michelle Buzz, Jason Gill, and Dagny Sandvik; performed by Dagny. Republic, 2017.
“Love,” written by  Floyd Huddleston and George Bruns; performed by Nancy Adams. Robin Hood, Disney, 1973. 
“Your Love,” written by Dave Bayley and Paul Epworth; performed by Glass Animals. Dreamland, Republic, 2020.

No Rom For Julia. Not One Drop.

Alyssa and Kevin welcome not one but two illustrious guests onto today’s episode—the hosts of Caffeinated Flicks, Mackenzie Loewen and Celeste Garcia, join for a conversation about the 1997 film My Best Friend’s Wedding.
For more information about Caffeinated Flicks, find them on Instagram, or listen on Spotify.
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
Theme Music: 
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
Episode Soundtrack:
“Wishin and Hopin,” written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David; performed by Ani DiFranco. My Best Friend’s Wedding - Music From The Motion Picture, Sony, 1997.
“You Don’t Know Me,” written by Eddy Arnold and Cindy Walker; performed by Jann Arden. My Best Friend’s Wedding - Music From The Motion Picture, Sony, 1997. 
“I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself,” written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach; performed by Nicky Holland. My Best Friend’s Wedding - Music From The Motion Picture, Sony, 1997. 
“The Way You Look Tonight,” written by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields; performed by Tony Bennett. My Best Friend’s Wedding - Music From The Motion Picture, Sony, 1997. 
“What The World Needs Now,” written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David; performed by Jackie DeShannon. This is Jackie DeShannon, Imperial, 1965.
“Always You,” written by Lars Halapi; performed by Sophie Zelmani. Sophie Zelmani, Sony, 1995.
“If You Wanna Be Happy,” written by Rafael de Leon, Joseph Royster, Carmella Guida, and Frank Guida; performed by Jimmy Soul. If You Wanna Be Happy, London, 1963.
“I Say A Little Prayer,” written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Performed by The Cast of My Best Friend’s Wedding. My Best Friend’s Wedding - Music From The Motion Picture, Sony, 1997. 
“I Say A Little Prayer,” written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David; performed by Dionne Warwick. The Windows of The World, Scepter, 1967
“I'll Be Okay,” written by Tena Clark and Greg Wells; performed by Amanda Marshall. My Best Friend’s Wedding - Music From The Motion Picture, Sony, 1997. 
“Suite From My Best Friend’s Wedding,” composed by James Newton Howard. My Best Friend’s Wedding - Music From The Motion Picture, Sony, 1997. 

I Do Want To Break Some Stuff...Just, Like, Ethically

Alyssa and Kevin discuss their relationships with rage, then field trip to a Rage Room.
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
Music Credits:
"Break Stuff," written by Fred Durst, Wes Borland, John Otto, and Sam Rivers; performed by Limp Bizkit. Significant Other, Interscope, 1999. 
“Rid of Me,” written and performed by Polly Jean Harvey. Rid of Me, Island, 1993.
“Piggy,” written by Trent Reznor; performed by Nine Inch Nails. The Downward Spiral, Interscope/Nothing, 1994.
“Bullet With Butterfly Wings,” written by Billy Corgan; performed by Smashing Pumpkins. Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness, Virgin, 1995.
“Break,” written and performed by Fugazi. End Hits, Dischord, 1998. 
“Rage,” written and performed by Madi Diaz. History of A Feeling, Anti, 2021. 
“Can’t Be Tamed,” written by Miley Cyrus, Antonina Armato, Tim James,Marek Pompetzki, and Paul Neumann; performed by Miley Cyrus. Can’t Be Tamed, Hollywood, 2010.
“Kill V. Maim,” written by Claire Boucher; performed by Grimes. Art Angels, 4AD, 2015.
“Skin of My Teeth,” written by Demi Lovato,Oak Felder, Alex Niceforo, Keith Sorrells, Laura Veltz, Aaron Puckett; performed by Demi Lovato. Holy Fvck, Island, 2022. 
“Bubblegum Bitch,” written by Marina Diamandis and Rick Nowels; performed by Marina. Electra Heart, Atlantic, 2012.
“She Hates Me,” written by Wes Scantlin and Jimmy Allen; performed by Puddle of Mudd. Come Clean, Flawless/Geffen, 2001
“The Bitch is Back,” written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Caribou, MCA, 1974.
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 

Do You Not Pay Your Bills With Experience?

This week, Alyssa, Kevin, and literal friend of the brand Lauren Neumann read the best selling thriller, The Housemaid, and discuss.
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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Follow Kevin, Alyssa, and Lauren on Goodreads, if you are interested. 
Theme Music: 
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
Episode Music Credits:
“Prison Bound,” written by Mike Ness; performed by Social Distortion. Prison Bound, Restless, 1988.
“Midnight Show,” written by Brandon Flowers and Mark Stoermer; performed by The Killers. Hot Fuss, Island, 2004.
“Dangerous Woman,” written by Ross Golan , Johan Carlsson, and Max Martin; performed by Ariana Grande. Dangerous Woman, Republic, 2016. 
“Dangerous,” written by Daniel Armbruster and Alan Wilkis; performed by Big Data. 2.0, Warner Brothers, 2015.
“Dixon’s Girl,” written by Margret Wander, Joey Van Phillips and Dustin Kiel; performed by Dessa. A Badly Broken Code, Doomtree, 2010.
“Mad Woman,” written by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner; performed by Taylor Swift. Folklore, Republic, 2020.
“Keep It Upstairs,” written by Matt Berninger, Bryan Devandorf, and Scott Devandorf; performed by The National. 4AD, 2005.
“Lotta True Crime,” written and performed by Penelope Scott. Public Void, Many Hats, 2020.
“Maneater,” written by Nelly Furtado, Tim Mosley, Nate Hills, and James Washington; performed by Nelly Furtado. Loose, Geffen, 2006.
“You’ve Got Time,” written and performed by Regina Spektor. Orange is The New Black, Sire, 2013
“Party At A Rich Dude’s House,” written by Benjamin Levin, Kesha Sebert, and Karl Schuster; performed by Kesha. Animal, 2010, RCA.
“9 to 5,” written and performed by Dolly Parton. 9 to 5 and Other Odd Jobs, RCA Nashville, 1980.

I Feel Like I Can Taste Actual Blood—I’ve Gone Too Far

Discussing and utilizing information they’ve learned from books about dream analysis, Kevin and Alyssa attempt to interpret each other’s dreams, as well as discuss their relationships with sleep and dreams. 
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
Theme Music: 
"Your Type" (Instrumental), written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
Music Credits:
“Dream,” written by Johnny Mercer; performed by The Pied Pipers. Capitol, 1949.
“Dreamland,” written by Dave Bayley; performed by Glass Animals. Dreamland, Polydor, 2020
“Dream Lover,” written and performed by Bobby Darin. Atco, 1959.
“Dreams,” written by Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony; performed by Van Halen. 5150, Warner Brothers, 1986
“When You Sleep,” written by John McCrea; performed by Cake. Prolonging The Magic, Capricorn, 1998.
“I Can Dream, Can’t I?,” written by Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal; performed by The Andrews Sisters. Decca, 1949.
“Dreams,” written by Louise Bobb and Tim Laws; performed by Gabrielle. Find Your Way, London Records, 1993.
“Sleep to Dream,” written and performed by Fiona Apple. Tidal, Clean Slate/Epic, 1996.
“Dreaming of You,” written by Franne Golde and Tom Snow; performed by Selena. Dreaming of You, EMI Latin, 1995.
“Don’t Dream It’s Over,” written by Neil Finn; performed by Crowded House. Crowded House, Capitol, 1986. 
“Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version),” written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Karl Schuster; performed by Taylor Swift. 1989 (Taylor’s Version), Republic, 2023
“Blue (Da Be Dee),” written by Gianfranco Randone, Maurizio Lobina, and Massimo Gabutti: performed by Wendy Child. Lullabies: When 90s Kids Have Kids, Wendy Child Music, 2020.