No Returns

The One Where We Go to A Rage Room

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 when the show was still A Reasonable Day.
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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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. 

The One Where We Read The Housemaid

Do You Not Pay Your Bills With Experience?
When the show was A Reasonable Day, 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.

The One Where We Analyze Our Dreams

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 when the podcast was called A Reasonable Day. 
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.

The One Where We Watch Elf (2003)

Born Sexy Yesterday
In the second Reasonable Day holiday episode, Alyssa and Kevin discuss holiday films—specifically Elf, as well as the rare holiday special, “A Muppet Family Christmas.”
 
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. 
“It’s Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries,” written by Benjamin Romans, CJ Baran, Carly Rae Jepsen, and James Flannigan; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Interscope, 2020.
 
Episode Music Credits:
“The Christmas Song,” written by Robert Wells and Mel Torme; performed by Caroll Spinney and Jim Henson. “A Muppet Family Christmas,” 1987.
“When Love is Gone,” written by Paul Williams; performed by Meredith Braun. A Muppet Christmas Carol, Disney, 1992.
“One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas,” written by Paul Williams; performed by Steve Whitmire. A Muppet Christmas Carol, Disney, 1992. 
“Sleigh Ride,” written by Leroy Anderson and Mitchell Parish; performed by Ella Fitzgerald. Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas, Verver, 1960
“Jingle Bells,” written by James Lord Pierpont; performed by James Reeves. Twelve Songs of Christmas, RCA, 1963.
“Santa Baby,” written by Joan Javits, Philip Springer, and Tony Springer; performed by Eartha Kitt. Eartha Kitt, RCA, 1953.
“It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas,” written by Meredith Wilson; performed by Johnny Mathis. Christmas Eve With Johnny Mathis, Columbia, 1986.

The One Where We Listen to Christmas Music

Before There Was Cuffing Season, There Was Me—12 Years Old
The holiday season is upon us, and Alyssa and Kevin discuss holiday music and traditions—the good and the bad. They also recall their experiences with Santa, and engage in a cookie exchange when the podcast was A Reasonable Day.
Please take a listen to our very reasonable holiday playlist 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: 
“It’s Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries,” written by Benjamin Romans, CJ Baran, Carly Rae Jepsen, and James Flannigan; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Interscope, 2020.
"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:
“Grown-Up Christmas List,” written by David Foster, Linda Thompson-Jenner, and Amy Grant; performed by Amy Grant. Home For Christmas, A&M, 1992.
“Christmas In Hollis,” written by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell; performed by Run DMC. A Very Special Christmas, A&M, 1987.
“On Christmas Morning,” written by Chris Witeley and Raffi Cavoukian; performed by Raffi. Raffi’s Christmas Album, Rounder, 1983.
“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane; performed by Judy Garland. Meet Me In St. Louis, Decca, 1994. Performed by Phoebe Bridgers, Dead Oceans, 2017.
“My Only Wish (This Year),” written by Brian Kierfulf and Josh Schwartz; performed by Britey Spears. Platinum Christmas, Jive, 2000.
“Last Christmas,” written by Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Interscope, 2015.
“Someday At Christmas,” written by Ron Miller and Bryan Wells; performed by Stevie Wonder. Someday At Christmas, Tamla/Motown, 1967.
“Buy Me Presents,” written by Sabrina Carpenter, Steph Jones, and John Ryan; performed by Sabrina Carpenter. Fruitcake, Island Records, 2023.
“Mistletoe Bikini,” performed by Courtney Stodden, 2016.
“Skating,” composed by Vince Guaraldi; performed by Vince Guaraldi Trio, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Fantasy, 1965.
“My Kind of Present,” written by Meghan Trainor, Justin Trainor, Ryan Trainor; performed by Meghan Trainor. A Very Trainor Christmas, Epic, 2020.

The One Where We Have A Sandwich War

Dirt Ass Sandwich
In the first competition episode when the show was A Reasonable Day, Alyssa and Kevin discuss illustrious sandwiches they’ve made, enjoyed, and then craft sandwiches themselves to be judged by a panel.
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:
“Sandwich Sharer,” written by Sarah Tudzin; performed by Illuminati Hotties. Snack Shack, 2022.
“Rock N Roll McDonalds,” written and performed by Wesley Willis. Rock Power, Alternative Tentacles, 1995.
“Take A Slice,” written by Dave Bayley; performed by Glass Animals. How to Be A Human Being, Wolf Tone, 2016.
“Beer and Gummy Bears,” written and performed by Kellen McKay. Self released, 2020.
“French Fries With Pepper,” written by Mark Sandman; performed by Morphine. Like Swimming, Dreamworks, 1997.
“Eat The Acid,” written by Kesha Sebert, Stuart Crichton, and Pebe Sebert; performed by Kesha. Gag Order, RCA, 2023.
“Pineapple Slice,” written by Tove Nilsson and Samuel George Lewis; performed by Tove Lo. Dirt Femme, Pretty Swede, 2022.
“Grilled Cheese,” written and performed by Martha Hill. Summer Up North, self-released, 2020.
“Deep Fried Pizza,” written by Tom Jenkison; performed by Squarepusher. Feed Weird Things to Me, Rephlex, 1996.
“That’s What I Like Mick (The Sandwich Song),” written by Dave Peacock and Chas Hodges; performed by Tori Amos. Boys for Pele 20th Anniversary Edition, Atlantic, 2016.
“Crush With Eyeliner,” written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe; performed by R.E.M. Monster, Warner Brothers, 1994.
“Slurf Song,” written and performed by Michael Hurley. Have Moicy!, Rounder, 1976.
“Popcorn (revisited),” written by Tariq Trotter and Ahmir Thompson; performed by The Roots. Organix, Cargo, 1993.
“Ham N Eggs,” written by Kamaal Fareed, Malik Taylor, Ali Muhammad, and Jarobi White; performed by A Tribe Called Quest. People’s Instinctive Travels and The Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990.
“French Fries,” written by Shawn Rosenblatt; performed by Blake Rules. Kids Trap 15, Netherfriends, 2019.
“Peanut Butter Sandwich,” written by Raffi Cavoukian, Bonnie Simpson, Bert Simpson, and Debi Pike; performed by Raffi. Singable Songs for The Very Young, Rounder, 1976.
“I Love Snacks,” written and performed by Frank McKenna. NightLight, Frankiefoto, 2015.
“Stupid Big Teeth,” written by Amy Allen, Emmy Hartman, and Nick Sylvester; performed by Emmy. Godmode, 2021.

The One Where We Read Eat, Pray, #FML

The Most Thoughtful Gift I’ve Ever Given
In an episode that does really speak to what is to come when the podcast pivots away from A Reasonable Day, Alyssa and Kevin read, then discuss, a book called Eat, Pray, #FML, that they found in a little free library over the summer.
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:
“Lose You to Love Me,” written by Selena Gomez, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Mattias Larsson, Robin Fredriksson; performed by Selena Gomez. Rare, Interscope, 2020.
“Back in My Body,” written and performed by Maggie Rogers. Heard It In A Past Life, Capitol Records, 2019.
“Such Great Heights,” written by Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamberllo; performed by Iron and Wine. Such Great Heights, 2003, Sub Pop.
“I Will Follow You Into The Dark,” written by Ben Gibbard; performed by Death Cab For Cutie. Plans, Atlantic, 2005. 
“Let Go,” written by Imogen Heap and Guy Sigsworth; performed by Frou Frou. Details, 2002, MCA.
“Who You Are,” written by Jessica Cornish, Toby Gad, Shelly Peiken; performed by Jessie J. Who You Are, Lava/Island, 2011.
“Prayin,” written by Kesha Sebert, Andrew Joslyn, Ben Abraham,  and Ryan Lewis; performed by Kesha. Rainbow, RCA, 2017.
“Don’t Cry For Me Argentina,” written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice; performed by Madonna. Evita, Maverick, 1996.
“Cathedrals,” written by Jay Clifford; performed by Jump, Little Children. Magazine, Breaking/Atlantic, 1998.
“She Will Be Loved,” written by Adam Levine and James Valentine; performed by Boyce Avenue featuring Tiffany Alvord. Cover Sessions Vol 2, 3 Peace Records, 2012. 
“Get Ready For This,” written by Phil Wilde, Jean-Paul de Coster, Ray Slijngaard; performed by 2 Unlimited. Get Ready!, Byte, 1991. 

The One Where We Look For Ghosts

I Respect The Ghost That Tried to Talk to Us Through Josh Groban
When the show was still A Reasonable Day, Alyssa and Kevin found themselves in spooky season and discussed their personal histories with ghosts, talk Minnesota's supernatural past, and take to the road for a spooky field trip!
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 Ghost in You,” written by Richard Butler and Tim Bulter; performed by Duncan Sheik. Covers 80s, Sneaky, 2011.
“Give Up The Ghost,” written by Thom Yorke, Johnny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Philip Selway; performed by Radiohead. The King of Limbs, Self-released/XL, 2011. 
“Spooky,” written by Buddy Buie, Harry Middlebrooks, J. R. Cobb, and Mike Shapiro; performed by Dusty Springfield. Dusty…Definitely, Philips, 1968.
“Came Back Haunted,” written by Trent Reznor; performed by Nine Inch Nails. Hesitation Marks, Null/Columbia, 2013.
“Tonite is A Special Nite (Kaos Mass Confusion Mix),” written by Adrian Matthews and Robert Diggs; performed by Tricky and Gravediggaz. The Hell E.P., Fourth and Broadway, 1995.
“American Woman (David Lynch Remix),” written by Kallie North, Jessy Wilson, Jason Sandbrink White, and Butch Walker; performed by Muddy Magnolias. Additional production and sound design by David Lynch. Twin Peaks: Music From The Limited Event Series, Rhino, 2017.
“Dark Space Low,” written and performed by Angelo Badalamenti. Twin Peaks: Music From The Limited Event Series, Rhino, 2017.
“Red Right Hand,” written by Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, and Thomas Wydler; performed by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. Let Love In, Mute, 1995. 
“Dead Friends,” written by Demi Lovato, Laura Veltz, Sam Ellis; performed by Demi Lovato. Holy Fvck, Island, 2022.
“Don’t Fear The Reaper,” written by Donald Roeser; performed by Blue Oyster Cult. Agents of Fortune, Columbia, 1976.
“Holy,” written by Zoë Hoetzel; performed by Zolita. Immaculate Conception, self-released, 2015.
“Slow Disco (piano version),” written by Annie Clark and Joy Williams; performed by St. Vincent. Mass Education, Lomo Visita, 2018.
“Mr. Quija,” written by Anthony Henderson, Stanley Howse, Bryon McCane, Kenneth McCloud, Steven Howse, Tim Middleton, and Charles Scruggs; performed by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Creepin on ah Come Up, Ruthless, 1994.
“Goosebumps Television Theme,” written and performed by Jack Lenz.
“Werewolf Bar Mitzvah,” written by Donald Glover, Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, Robert Carlock, Tami Sagher, and Tracy Morgan. Performed by Tracy Morgan. 

The One Where We Watch Saved! (2004)

No Ringy. No Dingy.
When the show was A Reasonable Day, Alyssa and Kevin become a funnel for the blessings as they watch the 2004 film Saved! and discuss their own history with religion, specifically Catholicism.
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:
“In The Sun,” written and performed by Joseph Arthur. Come to Where I’m From, Real World, 2000.
“Personal Jesus,” written by Martin Gore; performed by Depeche Mode. Violator, Sire, 1990.
“Mary,” written and performed by Lou Barlow. Emoh, Merge, 2004.
“I Am The Prophet,” written by Tyler Dozier; performed by Lady Dan. I Am The Prophet, Earth Libraries, 2021.
“Judith,” written by Billy Howardell and Maynard James Keenan. Mer de Noms, Virgin, 2000.
“Dive,” written and performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. Speechless, Sparrow, 1999.
“Dare You to Move,” written by Jon Foreman; performed by Switchfoot. The Beautiful Letdown, RedInk/Sony, 2003.
“God of Wonders,” Steve Hindalong and Marc Byrd; performed by Third Day. Offerings II: All I Have to Give, Essential, 2003.
“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High,” written by Rick Founds; Performed by The Maranatha! Singers. Double Praise 12, Maranatha! Music, 1989.
“God Shuffled His Feet,” written by Brad Roberts; performed by Crash Test Dummies. God Shuffled His Feet, BMG, 1993.
“I Wanna Be With You,” written by Tiffany Arbuckle, Shelly Peiken, and Keith Thomas; performed by Mandy Moore. I Wanna Be With You, Epic, 2000.

The One Where We Get Tattoos

This Is Just Like L.A.Ink!!!!!
In the Reasonable Day season two premiere, Alyssa finally gets to ask Kevin about all of his tattoos, and the two go on a field trip to Bee Tattoo in Minneapolis.
 
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:
“Waiting on A Friend,” written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; performed by The Rolling Stones. Tattoo You, Rolling Stones Records, 1981.
“Tattoo,” written by Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack; performed by Wye Oak. The Knot, Merge, 2009.
“All The Things She Said,” written by Sergio Galoyan, Trevor Horn, Martin Kierszenbaum, Valery Polienko,  and Elena Kiper; performed by t.A.T.u. 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane, Interscope, 2003.
“Not Gonna Get Us,” written by Sergio Galoyan, Trevor Horn, Elena Kiper, and Valery Polienko; performed by t.A.T.U. 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane, Interscope, 2003.
“Tattoo,” written by Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, Mikkel S. Eriksen, and Tor Erik Hermansen; performed by Jordin Sparks. Jordin Sparks, Jive, 2007.
“One Step at A Time,” written by Robbie Nevil, Lauren Evans, Jonas Jeberg, and Mich Hansen; performed by Jordin Sparks. Jordin Sparks, Jive, 2007.
“Too Many Colors,” written by George Lewis Jr and Edward Bezalel; performed by Twin Shadow, Caer, Warner Music, 2018.
“Tattooed Love Boys,” written by Chrissie Hynde; performed by The Pretenders. Pretenders, Real Records, 1979.
“6th Avenue Heartache,” written by Jakob Dylan; performed by The Wallflowers featuring Adam Duritz. Bringing Down The Horse, Interscope, 1996.
“Draw The Line,” written by by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry; performed by Aerosmith. Draw The Line, Columbia, 1977.
“Permanent,” written and performed by Acceptance. Black Lines to Battlefields, The Militia Group, 2003.
“Wish You Were Here,” written and performed by Incubus. Morning View, Epic, 2001.