We return to regular episodes with "Rio," as performed by our #MarchMASTAS winners Duran Duran. The conversation quickly turns to Simon LeBon's little durannie, then veers to bands that have fun being famous, sweet drum fills, and rivers as metaphors. We also have a listener-requested playlist of songs that are ideal at high school reunions! Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is a deep cut from Duran Duran. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? ...
Apr 11, 2019•46 min•Ep. 158
The final challenge begins! The #MarchMASTAS tournament ends with Duran Duran facing Tears for Fears, and in this single, we talk about why that makes spiritual sense, which of our listeners equates Tears for Fears with childhood adventures, and what the hell a "union of the snake" actually is. The updated bracket is here (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198)! Email us at talkaboutsongs@gmail.com; tweet us at @TalkSongs; and vote vote vote at facebook.com/mastas.podcast and/or patre...
Mar 29, 2019•19 min•Ep. 157
Only four BritBands remain! We've reached the penultimate round of #MarchMASTAS, and it's got us talking about what we really mean by "80s band," which Duran Duran member is the most kissable, and why U2 might be more British than we thought. Plus, there are more fantastic listener stories and song stylings from Eurythmics and Tears for Fears. The updated bracket is here (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198)! Email us at talkaboutsongs@gmail.com; tweet us at @TalkSongs; and vote vot...
Mar 25, 2019•27 min•Ep. 156
The #MarchMASTAS Elite 8 has been chosen, and now it's time for the prospective regional champions to fight it out...after several hair's-breadth wins, one walloping, and even more wonderful stories from the listeners about 1986 summers, hiding in the drama room with The Cure, and the can-still-get-it-est front man left in the competish. Come for the predictions, stay for the not-for-kids throuple with the Eurythmics! The updated bracket is here (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198)...
Mar 21, 2019•34 min•Ep. 155
Some of the Sweet 16 match-ups are anything but, as #MarchMASTAS leads to beloved bands meeting each other in what we think will be close contests. Our overview episode contemplates head versus heart, legendary videos, anthems of pride, and the best Latvian-hockey soundtrack ever. The updated bracket is here (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198)! Email us at talkaboutsongs@gmail.com; tweet us at @TalkSongs; and vote vote vote at facebook.com/mastas.podcast and/or patreon.com/mastas!...
Mar 18, 2019•49 min•Ep. 154
It's the #MarchMASTAS Round of 32! As we talk about the first-round winners from Sophistication Station and Rock This Island, we ponder the limitations of Asia (the band, not the continent) and lose our minds reading a listener's terrifying fanfic about the dude from Simply Red. Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus c...
Mar 13, 2019•27 min•Ep. 153
We're continuing #MarchMASTAS with the Round of 32. In this single, we discuss the contenders from Moody-Broody and Florid & Fabulous who made it to the second round. We also read some of the amazing listener comments from last week and get detailed about the spiritual differences between Eurythmics and Depeche Mode. Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebo...
Mar 12, 2019•27 min•Ep. 152
And so we wrap up the #MarchMASTAS Round Of 64 with the Rock This Island region, and it's a one-hit wonderland of lost gems, milk on snare drums, and Sarah riding hard for "Der Kommissar." Which top seed do we predict heads to our Britpop Final Four? Listen and see -- and then go vote on our Facebook and/or Patreon pages. Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (faceb...
Mar 07, 2019•22 min•Ep. 151
Get your Billy Porter on, people: #MarchMASTAS has stepped into the righthand side of the bracket, the Sophistication Station region! Tuxes, opera gloves, the Duran Duran side project that DIDN'T make the cut, and a sidebar about fights over Joey McIntyre. Predicted upsets ahoy! Go on and vote on our Facebook and/or Patreon pages. Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook ...
Mar 06, 2019•25 min•Ep. 150
MarchMASTAS continues with the bottom left portion of the bracket, the Florid And Fabulous region! All the extra-est moments of '80s British music, plus our predicted upsets...and Mark threatens pod divorce over Sarah's 6/11 matchup pick. Don't forget to vote on our Facebook and/or Patreon pages! Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). W...
Mar 05, 2019•23 min•Ep. 149
MarchMASTAS gets underway in earnest at the top left of your tournament bracket: the Moody Broody region! We discuss the match-ups, make predictions, sing you some forgotten songs of the '80s, and choke on hairspray and longing. Don't forget to vote on our Facebook and/or Patreon pages! Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get...
Mar 04, 2019•22 min•Ep. 148
Welcome to our version of March Madness: #MarchMASTAS, a tournament bracket designed to determine which '80s Britpop band will reign supreme! We're devoting the entire month of March to this project, and in this Single, we'll be talking about our selection process, reviewing the regions and match-ups in the first round, and reminding you to vote early and often! Best British Bands Of The '80s: The Bracket (http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=471198) Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), twe...
Feb 28, 2019•21 min•Ep. 147
It's the Oscars episode, and this year -- with an assist once again from Joe Reid -- we're contemplating one Oscar-winning A Star Is Born song, and one presumptive winner: "Evergreen," from the Streisand ASIB; and Gaga and Cooper's "Shallow," from the 2018 ASIB. What is the sound of one lavender ribbon flapping? Where is Diane Warren's parade? And should actors win awards on the basis of a single scene? All those answers and fewer in Episode 137. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by...
Feb 21, 2019•51 min•Ep. 146
A discussion of the Cranberries' "Ridiculous Thoughts" gets us talking about the bands we loved in private, our ongoing feelings for My So-Called Life, and the preponderance of tank tops in 90s rock videos. Plus, Joe Reid is our special guest! Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is a crucial TV theme from the 90s. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast...
Feb 14, 2019•38 min•Ep. 145
At first we thought Shakira's "She Wolf" was a confusing mess, but then we realized it's a plea from an office temp whose co-workers are forest predators. Listen on to learn how we made this thrilling discovery. Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by Mike Post. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and ...
Feb 07, 2019•20 min•Ep. 144
Let's get happy as we get sad! We're talking about "Hey Jealousy," the Gin Blossoms classic that makes us think about bad breakups, unfortunate pain, and the type of joy a great song can provide. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by the Sundays. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ranking episodes? Become...
Jan 31, 2019•23 min•Ep. 143
Dolly Parton flies in on angel wings to sing with Kenny Rogers as we discuss "Islands in the Stream." We also talk about sensual grooming, Christmas hook-ups, and song parodies that may not realize they're parodies. Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by the Bee Gees. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus conte...
Jan 24, 2019•24 min•Ep. 142
What if we were Romeo in podcast jeans? That's just one question in our look at Michael Penn's alt-rock classic "No Myth." We also deliver conspiracy theories about the VMAs, diverging ideas about what makes a good lyric, and fan fiction about Aimee Mann and Robin Wright. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Aimee Mann (with Michael Penn). Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Fa...
Jan 17, 2019•34 min•Ep. 141
At long last, we discuss the Beatles, with a ranking of every song on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Which track does Sarah consider an all-time top 10? Which one makes Mark froth with rage? Listen on to find out! Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by The Monkees. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote i...
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 140
Can you guess how our discussion of Instant Funk's semi-classic "I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)" leads to visions of an Ikea orgy and a comparison of our most disgruntled-sounding Southern accents? If you guess correctly, then please explain it to us, because we're still not sure! Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by The Clash. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or F...
Jan 03, 2019•13 min•Ep. 139
Sad Christmas can be fun! We're talking about a pair of heartrending holiday tunes, and it's got us thinking about everything from the cosmic mystery of death to adorable otters in hats. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by Bing Crosby. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ranking episodes? Become a patron...
Dec 20, 2018•28 min•Ep. 138
In Episode 4 of our MASTAS spin-off, Dan and Tracie and Sarah dig into the past, present and future of The Real Housewives of New Jersey's most polarizing personality. Scared to be around Danielle Staub? Turns out she real scared to be close to you, too. SHOW NOTES Bandcamp page: moneycantbuyyoupodcast.bandcamp.com The RAICES compilation: https://rilullaby.bandcamp.com/ "Prostitution whore!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXCet3ekQ0E Staub and LSLM perform on WWHL: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Dec 17, 2018•56 min•Ep. 137
If you think we have nothing to say about Brandi Carlile's soaring ode to the strength of the downtrodden, then the joke's on you! Also, the song is called "The Joke," and it's got us digging deeply into what makes us believe in a songwriter's message. Did you get excited when we mentioned MASTAS t-shirts? Buy one here (https://www.facebook.com/mastas.podcast/photos/a.1054610307995033/1430212323768161/?type=3&theater)! And if you want to be in touch, we're at talkaboutsongs@gmail.com, facebo...
Dec 13, 2018•28 min•Ep. 136
We've seen a million podcasts, and we've rocked them all! The big hair and bigger chords of Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead Or Alive" have us talking about New Jersey's identity crisis, the history of MTV Unplugged, and the appeal of uncool rock stars. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by The Association. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to g...
Dec 06, 2018•33 min•Ep. 135
Don't call it a podcast! We've been here for years! Okay, it IS a podcast, and this time it's about LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out." This leads to conversation about good-time hip-hop, LL's weird career, anthems for badasses, and (naturally) Shakespeare's Coriolanus. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by JVC Force. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mas...
Nov 29, 2018•19 min•Ep. 134
At long last, ABBA. Adam Grosswirth joins us to discuss three of the group's classic songs, plus unlikely Swedish museums and the naughtiest things you can scream out a window. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Madonna. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ranking episodes? Become a patron at pat...
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 133
When does sad music make us happy? When we're talking about Erasure's "Oh L'Amour"! We're also covering the hierarchy of '80s Brit bands, MASTAS bingo, and songs that protect you like armor. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne and our outro is by Duran Duran. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ranking episodes? Becom...
Nov 08, 2018•30 min•Ep. 132
Don't listen to your parents, kids! Love that bad boy, or he'll DIE! These and other valuable lessons are learned as we discuss "Leader of the Pack" by the Shangri-Las and "He's a Rebel" by the Crystals, with Lyn and the Invaders' underground cut "Boy Is Gone" thrown in for good measure. Our intro is by Andrew Byrne, and our outro is by the Beatle-ettes. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Faceboo...
Nov 01, 2018•28 min•Ep. 131
In Episode 3 of MCBYP, Dan and Tracie and Sarah examine the bona fides of RHOBH's own Erika Jayne, the second-most legit musician in the Housewives stable. Is "Painkillr," her 2014 "chart" "topper," a sweaty club banger or a subversive study of a woman on the edge? It depends how quickly you listen to the lyrics. SHOW NOTES Bandcamp page: moneycantbuyyoupodcast.bandcamp.com How Many F**cks? video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXCLDj9tBBM XXPEN$IVE video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hL99e...
Oct 29, 2018•56 min•Ep. 130
Sometimes a great song is the best revenge. We're talking about Kesha's "Praying" and all the ways it underlines how music can help us, both individually and collectively, kick some butt. Our theme is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Dubstar. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ranking episodes? Become a pa...
Oct 25, 2018•27 min•Ep. 129
