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The One Where We Go to The Minnesota State Fair

Summer’s Over. Time to Party. I’m Partying THE HARDEST!
Between the first and second season of the show when it was A Reasonable Day, Alyssa and Kevin recorded a bonus episode about attending the Minnesota State Fair on opening day, and catch up briefly about their respective summers.
 
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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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:
“Rollercoaster,” written by Jack Antonoff and John Hill; performed by Bleachers. Strange Desire, RCA, 2014.
“These Summer Nights,” written by Miranda Scott Johnson; performed by Mïrändä. Self-released, 2021.
“Summertime,” written by Donnie Wahlberg and Nasri Atweh; performed by New Kids on The Block. The Block, Interscope, 2008.
“Summertime,” written by Will Smith, Jeffrey A. Townes, Robert Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Robert Mickens, Lamar Hula Mahone, Craig Simpkins, Charles Smith, Alton Taylor, Dennis "D.T." Thomas, and Richard Westfield; performed by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince. Homebase, Jive/RCA, 1991. 
“Summertime Sadness,” written by Elizabeth Grant and Rick Nowels; performed by Lana Del Rey. Born to Die, Polydor/Interscope, 2012.
“Summertime,” written by Harriet Wheeler and David Gavurin; performed by The Sundays. Static and Silence, DGC, 1997.
“Feels Like Summer,” written by Donald Glover and Ludwig Göransson; performed by Childish Gambino. RCA, 2018.
“Summer Love,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Patrik Berger, John Hill, Dave Palmer, Daniel Ledinsky; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated Side B, Interscope/Cherry Tree, 2020.
“Last Summer,” written and performed by Danielle Durack. Bashful, self-released, 2019.
“Summer Girl,” written by Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Este Haim, Rostam Batmanglij, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Lou Reed; performed by Haim. Women in Music Pt 3, Polydor, 2020.
“So Nice (Summer Samba),” written by Norman Gimbel, Marcos Valle, and Paulo Sergio Valle; performed by Bebel Gilberto. Tanto Tempo, Ziriguiboom, 2000.
“Ferris Wheel,” written by John Hill, Amelia Meath, and Nick Sanborn; performed by Sylvan Esso. Free Love, Lomo Vista, 2020. 
“Rollercoaster,” written by Edele Lynch, Keavy Lynch, Lindsay Armaou, Sinead O’Carroll, Ray Hedges, Martin Brannigan, and Tracy Ackerman; performed by B*Witched. B*Witched, Epic, 1998.
“We’re Going to The State Fair—See You There!,” a television jingle from KARE 11, 2017.

The One Where We Go to The Eras Tour

Vibes. Love Life. Those Are The Only Things.
In this most reasonable of season finales, when the show was still A Reasonable Day, dreams come true as Alyssa and Kevin attend the Eras Tour.
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:
“Karma,” written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, Mark Spears, Jahaan Sweet, and Keanu Torres; performed by Taylor Swift. Midnights, Republic, 2022.
“Cruel Summer,” written by Annie Clark, Taylor Swift, and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Lover, Republic, 2019.
“Mr. Perfectly Fine,” written and performed by Taylor Swift. Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Republic, 2021.
“Rest of My Life,” performed by Christian Owens, Neil Ormandy, and Stuart Crichton; performed by Owenn. 2022, AE Records.
“I Know Places,” written by Taylor Swift and Ryan Tedder; performed by Taylor Swift. 1989, Big Machine, 2014.
“Death by A Thousand Cuts,” written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Lover, Republic, 2019.
“This is Me Trying,” written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Folklore, Republic, 2020.
“You’re On Your Own Kid,” written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Midnights, Republic, 2022.
"Paper Rings,” written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Lover, Republic, 2019.
“Coney Island,” written by Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, and Joe Alwyn; performed by Taylor Swift featuring The National. Evermore, Republic, 2020.
“Would’ve Could’ve, Should’ve,” written by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner; performed by Taylor Swift; Midnights (3 a.m. Edition), Republic, 2022.
“New Romantics,”  written by Taylor Swift, Karl Martin Sandberg, and Karl Johan Schuster; performed by Taylor Swift. 1989 (Deluxe Edition), Big Machine, 2014.
“I Did Something Bad,” written by Taylor Swift, Karl Martin Sandberg, and Karl Johan Schuster; performed by Taylor Swift. Reputation, Big Machine, 2017.
“Sweet Nothing,” written by Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn; performed by Taylor Swift. Midnights, Republic, 2022.

The One Where We Go Outside

Industry Plant For ”Big S’more”
This week, Kevin and Alyssa discuss their experiences with the great outdoors. Additionally, the duo head into the forest for the  second field trip when the show was 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. 
Episode Music Credits:
"Walk in The Woods," written by Chlo White, Riley Hall, Mick Martinez, and Max Martinez; performed by Snarls. Burst, Take This To Heart, 2020.
"Out of The Woods," written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. 1989, Big Machine, 2014.
"Still," written by Justin Vernon, Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Matthew Skemp, Daniel Spack, Thomas Wincek, and Andrew Fitzpatrick; performed by Volcano Choir. Unmap, Jagjaguwar, 2009.
"River Man," written and performed by Nick Drake. Five Leaves Left, Island, 1969.
"In A Sentimental Mood," written by Edward Ellington; performed by John Coltrane. Duke Ellington and John Coltrane, Impulse!, 1963.
"Nature Boy," written by Eden Ahbez; performed by Nat King Cole. Capitol Records, 1948.
"Wildflowers," written by Tom Petty; performed by Miley Cyrus. 2017.
"Just Around The Riverbend," written by Alan Menken and Steve Schwartz; performed by Judy Kuhn. Pocahontas: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack, Disney, 1995.
"Time Jesum Transeuntum Et Non Riverentum," written by Nick Cave; performed by Nick Cave and Dirty Three. B-Sides and Rarities, Mute, 2005.
"El Libro De Los Árboles Mágicos," written and performed by Federico Durand. El Libro De Los Árboles Mágicos, Home Normal, 2012.
"The Breeze," written and performed by Dr. Dog. Fate, Park The Van, 2008.
"Walk Off," written by Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner; performed by The National. High Violet (Expanded Edition), 4AD, 2010.
"Find The River," written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe; performed by REM. Automatic For The People, Warner Brothers, 1992. 
 
 

The One Where We Read Tender is The Flesh

You’re Like, ”It Really Makes You Think—Not For Me...”
When the show was still A Reasonable Day, Alyssa and Kevin discuss Agustina Bazterrica’s best selling, award winning novel, Tender is the Flesh, a disturbing book centering around themes of cannibalism and capitalism.
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:
“The Hand That Feeds,” written by Trent Reznor; performed by Nine Inch Nails. With Teeth, Interscope, 2005.
“Meat,” written by Moriah Rose Pereira,Corey Michael Mixter, and Simon Wilcox; performed by Poppy. Choke, Mad Decent, 2019.
“Eat Your Young,” written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne, Daniel Tennenbaum, Stuart Johnson, Sergiu Adrian Gherman, Peter González Torres,Craig Balmoris, and Tyler Mehlenbacher; performed by Hozier. Eat Your Young, Columbia, 2023.
“Your Flesh is So Nice,” written and performed by Jeff Buckley. Sketches For My Sweetheart, The Drunk, Columbia, 1998.
“Jasmine” (Demo), written by Jai Paul and Anup Kumar Paul; performed by Jai Paul. Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones), XL, 2013/2019.
“Groceries,” written by Grace Shaw and Konstantin Kersting; performed by Mallrat. In The Sky, Dew Process, 2018.
“Le Jardin,” written by Sacha Got and Marlon Magnée; performed by La Femme. Paradigmes, Les Disques Pointus, 2021.
"Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood," written by Earl Simmons and Kasseem Daoud Dean; performed by DMX. Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, Def Jam, 1998.

The One Where We Watch The Shining (1980)

Does Anyone Actually Like Breakfast In Bed, Though?
When the show was A Reasonable Day, Kevin and Alyssa are joined by filmmaker and "wife of podcaster," Wendy Placko, to discuss The Shining. This film, created by controversial filmmaker Stanley Kubrick and based on the novel by Stephen King, wasn't necessarily a hit with its release in 1980, but has worked its way into our collective consciousness. Together, they discuss the alleged lore surrounding the film, potential symbolism, and all that makes it such a memorable piece of work.
For more information about this week's guest, visit her website. 
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:
"Rocky Mountains" and "The Shining (Main Title)" composed by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind. Warner Brothers, 1980.
"Midnight, The Stars, and You," written by Jimmy Campbell, Reginald Connelly, and Harry M. Woods; performed by Ray Noble Orchestra with Al Bowlly. RCA, 1934.
"Home (When Shadows Fall)," written by Peter Van Steeden, Geoffrey Clarkson, and Harry Clarkson; performed by Henry Hall and the Gleneagles Hotel Band. Decca, 1932.
"It's All Forgotten Now," written by Ray Noble; performed by Ray Noble Orchestra with Al Bowlly. Decca, 1934.
"The Haunted Ballroom," written by Leyland James Kirby; performed by The Caretaker. Selected Memories From The Haunted Ballroom, V/vm Test, 1999. 
"Lontano," Written by György Ligeti; performed by Sinfonie-Orchester des Südwestfunks. 1967,

The One Where We Watch A Single Episode of America’s Next Top Model

She Knows Business, And She’s Just Trying to Help You—Okay?!?
Remember the mid-2000s when everyone was watching "America's Next Top Model"? Alyssa does! When the show was still AReasonable Day, she and Kevin discuss the highs and lows of this show, unpack an episode they viewed together (Cycle 6, episode 5 for any watching along), and Alyssa provides an ANTM trivia quiz to highlight some of the best moments of this iconic show.
The quiz that Alyssa wrote for the show is available here! Let us know your results. 
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:
"Supermodel," written by David Baerwald, David Kitay, Brian MacLeod, and Kristen Vigard; performed by Jill Sobule. Jill Sobule, Lava/Atlantic, 1995.
"Supermodel," written by Carter Lang, Terrence Henderson, Greg Landfair, Tyrone Donaldson, Pharrell Williams, and Solana Rowe; performed by Sza. CTRL, Top Dawg/RCA, 2017.
"Vogue," written by Madonna Ciccone and Robert Pettibone; performed by Madonna. I'm Breathless, Sire/Maverick, 1990.
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," written by Robert Hazard,; performed by Cyndi Lauper. She's So Unusual, Portrait, 1983.
"Be A Star," written by George Blondheim and Mark Rosman; performed by Tyra Banks. Life Size, Disney, 2000.
"Shake Ya Body," written by Fred Jerkins, LeShawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, and Tyra Banks; performed by Tyra Banks. UPN, 2004.
"You Wanna Be On Top," composed by David Thomas and Les Pierce; performed by Tyra Banks.

The One Where We Talk About Lana Del Rey

You Can Either Give A Shit About Space Rocks or Women
Whether you know her as Lana Del Rey, Lana Del Ray, Lizzy Grant, May Jailer, or Sparkle Jump Rope Queen, Elizabeth Woolridge Grant has created an often-polarizing persona in the music industry. When the show was still A Reasonable Day, Alyssa and Kevin discuss their history with Lana Del Rey, her early works, her highs and lows in the public eye, her book of poetry, and her most recent album
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:
“Video Games,” written by Elizabeth Grant and Justin Parker; performed by Lana Del Rey. Born to Die, Polydor/Interscope, 2012.
“Young and Beautiful” written by Rick Nowels and Elizabeth Grant; performed by Lana Del Rey; The Great Gatsby, Polydor/Interscope, 2013.
“Venice Bitch,” written by Jack Antonoff and Elizabeth Grant; performed by Lana Del Rey. Norman Fucking Rockwell, Polydor/Interscope, 2019.
“Norman Fucking Rockwell,” written by Jack Antonoff and Elizabeth Grant; performed by Lana Del Rey. Norman Fucking Rockwell, Polydor/Interscope, 2019.
“Breaking Up Slowly,” written by Elizabeth Grant and Nicole Frady; performed by Lana Del Rey and Nikki Lane. Chemtrails Over The Country Club, Polydor/Interscope, 2021.
“High By The Beach,” written by Elizabeth Grant, Rick Nowels, and Kieron Menzies; performed by Lana Del Rey. Honeymoon, Polydor/Interscope, 2015.
“Peppers,” written by Elizabeth Grant, Jack Antonoff, Mike Hermosa, and Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj; performed by Lana Del Rey featuring Tommy Genesis. Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?, Polydor/Interscope, 2023.

The One Where We Decipher Our Birth Charts

You Keep Saying This Isn’t Science, And All I Hear Is Hurtfulness
Chani Nicholas wrote a book about how to decipher one's birth chart, and this week Alyssa and Kevin discuss what they've learned combing through theirs. When did astrology become so commonplace and what does it all mean? No star, planet, or sign is left unturned in this episode from when the show was 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:
“Shooting Star,” written by Jared Solomon, Danny Silberstein, and Carly Rae Jepsen; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope/School Boy, 2022.
“Wishes and Stars” written and performed by Harper Simon. Harper Simon, Tulsi Records, 2009.
“Big Poppa,” written by Christopher Wallace;  performed by The Notorious B.I.G. Ready to Die, Bad Boy, 1994.
“Big Dipper” written by Zoe Reynolds; performed by Kississippi. Mood Ring, Triple Crown, 2021.
“Starry Eyed Surprise” written by Paul Oakenfold, Seth Binzer, Andy Gray, Fred Nei; performed by Shifty Shellshock and Paul Oakenfold. Bunkka, Maverick/Warner, 2002.
“Fuck The Stars,” written by Tyler Dozier; performed by Lady Dan. Earth Libraries, 2022.
“Scorpio Rising,” written by Sophie Allison;  performed by Soccer Mommy. Clean, Fat Possum, 2018.
“Gemini,” written by Shan Pooviriyakul; performed by Shan. Gemini, self-released, 2022.

The One Where We Talk About Concerts

I Died Doing What I Loved—Drinking Beer At A Hanson Concert
When the podcast was still titled A Reasonable Day, it welcomed Alyssa’s longtime friend (and friend of the brand) Bre Dexter, for a conversation about concerts—the good, the bad, and the missed opportunities.
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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:
“Shameless,” written by Billy Joel; performed by Garth Brooks. Ropin' The Wind, Liberty, 1991.
“Paparazzi," written by Stefani Germanotta and Rob Fusari; performed by Lady Gaga. The Fame, Cherrytree/Interscope, 2009.
“Step by Step,” written by  Maurice Starr; performed by New Kids on The Block. Step by Step, Columbia, 1990.
“Dead Friends," written by Demi Lovato, Laura Veltz, Sam Ellis; performed by Demi Lovato. Holy Fuck, Island, 2022.
“Neon Moon,” written by Ronnie Dunn; performed by Brooks and Dunn. Brand New Man, Arista, 1991.
“Mr. Brightside,” written by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning; performed by The Killers. Hot Fuss, Island, 2004.
“Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” written by Kierulf/Schwartz; performed by Aaron Carter. Aaron's Party (Come Get It), Jive, 2000.

The One Where We Watch Season One of Yellowjackets

When Something Bad Happens To You, Someone Gives You Money
When the show was still titled A Reasonable Day, Kevin and Alyssa discuss the Showtime original series, "Yellowjackets." On the cusp of the release of its second season, the duo chats favorite moments from the first season, the power of the soundtrack, and theories for the upcoming season. Buzz buzz buzz, indeed!
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:
"Dreams," written by Dolores O'Riordan and Noel Hogan; performed by The Cranberries. Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, Island, 1993.
"Kiss From A Rose," written by Henry Samuel; performed by Seal. Seal II, ZTT/Warner, 1994.
"Supernova," written performed by Liz Phair. Whip Smart, Matador, 1994. 
"Down By The Water," written and performed by PJ Harvey. To Bring You My Love, Island, 1995. 
"The World I Know," written by Ed Roland; performed by Collective Soul. Collective Soul, Atlantic, 1995. 
"Vienna" Warren Cann, Chris Cross, Billy Currie, and James Ure; written by performed by Ultravox. Ultravox, Chrysalis, 1980. 
"Hold On" written by Carnie Wilson, Chynna Phillips, and Glen Ballard; performed by Wilson Phillips. Wilson Phillips, SBK, 1990.