The One Where We Watch Crossroads (2002)

He’s Fine—He’s An Episcopalian

In the series premiere, when the podcast was called A Reasonable Day, Alyssa and Kevin discuss the conception of their friendship and the Britney Spears film, Crossroads. From their histories with the movie to revisiting it with modern-day eyes, there is much to say about this film with a star-studded cast and a timeless message.

Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, or 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. 

 

Transitional Music Credits:

“I Love Rock N Roll,” written by Alan Merril and Jake Hooker; performed by Britney Spears.

“Overprotected,” written by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub; performed by Britney Spears.

“I’m Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman,” written by Dido Armstrong, Max Martin, and Rami Yacoub; performed by Britney Spears.

“Open Your Heart,” written by Madonna Ciccone, Gardner Cole, and Peter Rafelson; performed by Madonna.

“The Wreckoning,” written by Taryn Manning and Kellin Manning; performed by Boomkat.