Songs My Ex Ruined

Jenny Owen Youngs on The Flamingos' “I Only Have Eyes for You”

Jenny Owen Youngs, singer-songwriter and host of multiple podcasts, joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a ruined wedding song, a Coldplay record, and what it was like to continue working with her ex. Then, she reflects on the vulnerability of her upcoming album. LINKS Jenny Owen Youngs Tour Dates Jenny Owen Youngs “Avalanche” OUR SURVEY Enjoying the podcast? Maybe not? Let us know through our survey ! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Introducing Crimes of the Heart with Rory Uphold

This week, we would like to introduce you to Crimes of the Heart with Rory Uphold. It's a love and dating podcast with a true crime twist. In this episode, musician Betty Who and Rory Uphold talk revenge, true love, monogamy and coming out as Queer. For more information, visit the website: crimesoftheheartpod.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dan Solomon on The Cure’s “A Letter to Elise”

Author and Texas Monthly Senior Editor Dan Solomon joins our hosts Courtney and Melissa to talk about his teenage break-up story with a letter and how teen boys express themselves. We also get a glimpse into his debut YA novel, The Fight for Midnight. Available on our bookshop.org page . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sadie Dupuis on the entire Matador Records catalog from the '90s

Musician Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) flips the script on Courtney and Melissa with how she ruined songs for an ex, by way of revenge micro-fame. Plus, we hear about the craft of songwriting and poetry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Whitney Matheson on Portishead’s album ‘Dummy’

Writer Whitney Matheson joins the podcast to talk about a 1994 album that became the go-to for making out on dorm room beds in college. Plus, we talk about why you probably want to avoid outdoor sex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Rory Uphold on Adele’s “Hometown Glory”

Rory Uphold, multi-hyphenate and podcast host of 'Crimes of the Heart,' joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a yearslong on-and-off relationship that came to a heartbreaking — and temporary — end during a summer in Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Erick Galindo on Maná’s “Oye Mi Amor”

Writer, showrunner and podcast host Erick Galindo joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about Rock en Español, breakup songs to cry to on the dance floor, and reclaiming music and artists that were once ruined by an ex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Molly Prentiss on Peter Bjorn and John’s “Young Folks”

Writer and author Molly Prentiss talks about a mid-2000’s song that epitomized her time in Brooklyn as a 20-something-year-old. Plus, we talk about Molly’s newest book, fittingly called “ Old Flame. ” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

K.Flay on Big Thief’s “Paul”

Singer-songwriter K.Flay joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about not one, but two records that transport her back to past experiences, both good and even scary. Plus, we bring you a specific word to describe the feeling of sentimental sadness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Eric Silver on Mumford & Son's cover of “The Boxer”

Eric Silver, head of creative at the podcast company Multitude, joins the show to talk about an ex who created the single most devastating mixtape for him and titled it “Sad Songs for Eric.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Rachel Brodsky on Broken Social Scene’s “Lover’s Spit”

Rachel Brodsky, writer and editor at Stereogum and co-host of the podcast *IN SYNC, joins the show to talk about how a moment at a Broken Social Scene concert in New York City led to a starry-eyed, romanticized relationship with someone who later revealed their true colors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Lane Moore on Magnapop’s “Slowly, Slowly”

Writer, comedian and musician Lane Moore talks about the specific heartbreak that is sharing a favorite song with an ex, only to be met with a catastrophic breakup. Plus, we talk about Lane’s new book, You Will Find Your People: How to Make Meaningful Friendships as an Adult . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Kristen Meinzer on the Bee Gees’ “How Deep is Your Love”

Kristen Meinzer, co-host of the podcast How to Be Fine , talks about a bad college relationship that revealed a problematic meaning behind the 1977 song “How Deep Is Your Love .” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jesse Sparks on Disclosure and Sam Smith’s “Omen”

Jesse Sparks, editor at Eater.com and host of The One Recipe, joins the podcast to talk about a song that transports him back to a New York summer of love, first times, and Fireball and Dark ‘N Stormies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fenne Lily on Donny Hathaway’s “Jealous Guy”

Singer-songwriter Fenne Lily talks about a track that reinvigorated her connection to music… but also reminds her of the ups and downs of a pandemic relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ivy Le on The Killers' “All These Things That I’ve Done”

Ivy Le, comedian and host of the podcast FOGO, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about The Killers and the song that made her rule them out for good. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Alison Riley on PJ Harvey's album 'Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea'

Recipe for Disaster author Alison Riley talks about a breakup that led to the ruin of nearly all of PJ Harvey's catalog... plus, the meal that got her through it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kate Lindsay on Beach House's "Take Care"

"Embedded" writer Kate Lindsay joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a playlist that brought her and an ex together while thousands of miles apart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Glen Matlock on Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amour"

Sex Pistols' original bassist Glen Matlock talks about Stevie Wonder's 1969 track "My Cherie Amour" and discusses his new music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Pamela Ribon on Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me"

Author and creator of the Oscar-nominated short film "My Year of Dicks" Pamela Ribon joins the show to talk about an ex's comedic twist to Jewel's 1996 hit "You Were Meant For Me." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Robin Hopkins on Ben Folds Five's "Brick"

Well...Adjusting podcast host Robin Hopkins breaks format by talking about not one, but two songs an ex ruined for her, "Brick" by Ben Folds Five and "Thin Line Between Love and Hate" by Annie Lennox See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Upsahl on Radiohead's "High & Dry"

Maggie Serota on Thompson Twins "If You Were Here"

Gabe Mollica on Zac Brown Band's "Colder Weather"

Comedian Gabe Mollica shares a song ruined by an ex and an ex-friend and the story behind his one-man show, "Solo: A Story About Friendship" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Delia Cai on Local Natives' "Who Knows Who Cares"

Author and Vanity Fair reporter Delia Cai swings by the show to talk about a Local Natives song and her new book Central Places See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kether Donohue on Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight"

You're The Worst actor Kether Donohue talks about the best (or is that the worst?) soundtrack to hot tub sex See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Big Joanie's Estella Adeyeri on Mitski's "Happy"

Big Joanie bass player Estella Adeyeri swings by to talk about how Mitski's "Happy" was * almost * ruined by an ex but she refused to let it See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Amanda Montell on Litany's "Bedroom"

Word Slut and Cultish author and Sounds Like a Cult podcaster Amanda Montell talks about a song that was ruined by an ex after a very adult situation was interrupted See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Rozzi on Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn"

Singer Rozzi joins Courtney and Melissa to discuss a breakup that nearly took Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn" down with it See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Annick Adelle on Barry Manilow's "Looks Like We Made It"

Comedian Annick Adelle talks about recording a live comedy album and why it's impossible to listen to "Looks Like We Made It" the same way after a breakup See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .