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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.
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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. 
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.
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, and its audio extension, "Xylophone Break," 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. 
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. 

The One Where We Read Verity

Lowen's Teeth Adjacent
The first book Kevin and Alyssa discuss when the show was still called A Reasonable Day, was Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, Verity. To get to the bottom of Colleen's undeniable success, the two of them chat about the author, her alleged family drama, Booktok, and delve into the book itself.
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. 
Music Credits:
"The Book I Write," written by Britt Daniel; performed by Spoon. Stranger Than Fiction, Columbia, 2006.
"Same Ol' Mistakes," written by Kevin Parker; performed by Rihanna. ANTI, Def Jam/Roc Nation, 2016.
"Bad Thing Twice," written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Jay Stolar, John Hill, Jordan Palmer, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022.
"Happy Together," written by Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner; performed by King Princess with Mark Ronson. Columbia, 2019.
"Breakfast," written by Jesse Fink, Delacey, Evan Blair, and Dove Cameron; performed by Dove Cameron. Girl Like Me, Columbia, 2022.
"Beggin For Thread," written by Tim Anderson, Jesse Rogg, and Jillian Rose Banks; performed by BANKS. Goddess, Harvest, 2014. 
 

The One Where We Watch Better Off Dead (1985)

I Don’t Get A Good Vibe From Steve
The podcast fills its first-ever guest seat for a chat about the film Better Off Dead. Becca Harmon, Alyssa’s childhood friend and 80s movie enthusiast, joins the show when it was still called A Reasonable Day to discuss this cult classic, John Cusack’s career, collecting movies pre-streaming days, and the puzzling disappearance of skiing in films.
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. 
Music Credits:
“Arrested by You,” written by Torrence Merdur and Rupert Hine; performed by Rupert Hine.
“A Little Luck,” written by Angela Rubin; performed by Elizabeth Guttman
“One Way Love (Better Off Dead),” written by Steve Goldstein, Duane Hitchings, Craig Krampf,  and Eric Nelson; performed by Elizabeth Guttman.
“Everybody Wants Some!!,” written by Michael Anthony, Alex Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, and David Lee Roth;performed by Van Halen.
“Better Off Dub,” written and performed by Rupert Hine.

The One Where We Talk About Fashion

Unless It’s Really Turtlin’
Kevin (a jeans enthusiast) and Alyssa (a general opposer of pants) sit down to discuss fashion trends of their youths through the 90s, into the early aughts, until today. Alyssa is unsure of her stance on graphic tees, Kevin recalls his life-changing discovery of Hot Topic, and many other blasts from the attire of the past revisited from when the show was called A Reasonable Day.
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. 
 
Music Credits:
“Change Clothes,” written by Shawn Carter, Pharrell Williams, and Chad Hugo; performed by Jay-Z
“Blue Jeans,” written by Elizabeth Grant, Emile Haynie, and Dan Heath; performed by Lana Del Rey.
“Low,” written by Tramar Dillard and Faheem Najm; performed by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain.

The One Where We Go to The Mall of America

Funneled Directly to Mr. America
Kevin used to visit on family vacations, Alyssa once met enemy-of-the-pod Mark Wahlberg in these halls. So what does the Mall of America offer today? Will Kevin ride a rollercoaster for the first time in decades? All will be revealed in this first field trip episode for the podcast formerly known as A Reasonable Day.
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. 
Music Credits:
“Nan You’re A Window Shopper,” written by Lilly Allen, T. Crawford, Curtis Jackson, Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, J. H. Turnbull, Iyiola Babalola, and Lewis; performed by Lily Allen“Venice Bitch,” written by Elizabeth Grant and Jack Antonoff; performed by Lana Del Rey“Last Christmas,” written by Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; performed by Meghan Trainor“It’s Not Christmas ‘Til Somebody Cries,” Benjamin Romans, CJ Baran, Carly Rae Jepsen, and James Flannigan;performed by Carly Rae Jepsen“Steady Diet,” written by Ian MacKaye, Guy Picciotto, Brendan Canty, and Joe Lally; performed by Fugazi“Wild Horses,” written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; performed by The Sundays

The One Where We Talk About Carly Rae Jepsen

It’s Me. I’m The Boy With The Problems.
She’s the woman that basically formed the podcast when it was called A Reasonable Day. This week Alyssa and Kevin discuss their underrated pop queen, Carly Rae Jepsen. They chat about Carly’s live performances, her loyal fan base, and speculate about her love life. From her beginning on "Canadian Idol", to her burst into the collective consciousness with "Call Me Maybe," and the superior gems to follow, there is much to say and celebrate.
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. 
 
Musical Credits:
‘“Party For One,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Tavish Crowe, Julia Karlsson, and Anton Rundberg; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen.
“Favorite Colour,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Tavish Crowe, Mattias Larsson, and Robin Fredriksson; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen.
“Comeback,” written by Jack Antonoff, Jared Manierka, and Carly Rae Jepsen; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen and Jack Antonoff. 
“Cut to The Feeling,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Simon Wilcox, and Nolan Lambroza; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. 
“Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen and Rostam Batmanglij; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen.
“Making The Most of The Night,” written by Sia Furler, Samuel Dixon, Emre Ramazanoglu, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim,Este Haim and Carly Rae Jepsen; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen.