Happy holidays, Talk Tuners! In this Very Special Holiday Episode, we talk about the absolute wonder that is Godfather of Punk Iggy Pop's "Little Drummer Boy." Learn about the French composer he partnered with on this track, the surprising hist

White Stripes, "Seven Nation Army"

Nov 15th, 2023 38m 4s

The White Stripes begin and end with the enigmatic Jack White. In this episode, we discuss our memories and stories around the White Stripes and "Seven Nation Army," including Stephanie M's story of seeing them play in breezy Coney Island and S

Pixies, "Where Is My Mind?" | Episode 62

Nov 1st, 2023 27m

The Pixies' journey from critical darlings to a band who holds the title of having one of the most licensed songs ever is a fascinating one. On this episode, we talk about Frank Black/Black Francis, the surprising ways the band has embedded the

Encore Episode | The Misfits, "Halloween" (Re-Release Episode)

Oct 18th, 2023 45m 2s

This episode was originally released October 21, 2021. We hope you enjoy this encore episode.Get in the spooky spirit of the Halloween season by joining us as we talk about our memories and stories around The Misfits' classic "Halloween"! Hear

Weezer, "Say It Ain't So" | Episode 61

Oct 4th, 2023 26m 30s

Weezer is one of the most prolific modern-day bands in existence, and in this episode, we chat about Rivers Cuomo's musical ambitions, the band's deep pop culture impact, their longtime ability to shape and embrace "nerd chic" aesthetics, and w

Violent Femmes, "Blister in the Sun" | Episode 60

Sep 20th, 2023 28m 18s

The Violent Femmes have the longevity and the loyal fan base that have carried them through more than four decades. In this episode, we talk about the history of "Blister in the Sun," what it was like seeing them play in both Houston and NYC, a

M.I.A., "Paper Planes" | Episode 59

Sep 6th, 2023 30m 31s

M.I.A. has not lived her life without controversy, and in this episode, we discuss those instances, along with her deep hip-hop roots, who she loves to sample, who she's pissed off, and what it was like seeing her play at the now-defunct Siren

Santo & Johnny, "Sleepwalk" | Episode 58

Aug 23rd, 2023 28m

Santo & Johnny's musical story, which began as teenagers, is quite the tale. In this episode, we talk about their Brooklyn-based origins, the story of "Sleepwalk" (including a secret version with lyrics), being a part of La Bamba's legacy, and

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Maps" | Episode 57

Aug 9th, 2023 26m 56s

With the memorable and bittersweet lyric "they don't love you like I love you," the Yeah Yeah Yeahs secured their place in music history. Join us on a journey to talk about their NYC roots, what "Maps" allegedly stood for, and what it was like

Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon" | Episode 56

Jul 26th, 2023 29m 3s

Echo & the Bunnymen are certainly as ethereal as their name conjures, and in this episode, we talk about their origins, how early MTV helped propel their popularity, and what it was like for us to see them play in Austin for SXSW on Auditorium

Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Bad Moon Rising" | Episode 55

Jul 12th, 2023 27m 2s

Creedence Clearwater Revival has weathered a tumultuous trajectory, including with lead singer/songwriter John Fogerty. We delve into the history of "Bad Moon Rising," Fogerty's storied and stormy history with getting his due with record labels

Daft Punk, "Around the World" | Episode 54

Jun 28th, 2023 27m 35s

Some might argue that Daft Punk was put on this earth to help us welcome our inevitable robot overlords. But delving into their musical trajectory and breakup, Daft Punk has shown us a surprising but topical reason from walking away from music

Jane's Addiction, "Been Caught Stealing" | Episode 53

Jun 14th, 2023 37m

Jane's Addiction began with -- who else? -- Jane herself, and in this episode, we delve into the band's history, their legendary live shows, and even how Perry Farrell designed the Lollapalooza festival. Their radio classic (and music video hit

Butthole Surfers, "Pepper" | Episode 52

May 31st, 2023 35m 40s

The Butthole Surfers were known for their early outlandish shows, but (no pun intended) they're so much more than that. Homegrown in San Antonio, the Butthole Surfers broke social norms and broke the mold along the way. In this continuation of

"The Crow" Soundtrack | Episode 51

May 17th, 2023 43m 15s

The filming of the movie "The Crow" is filled with dark secrets, starting with a cryptic voicemail before the production began warning them not to go forward, lest "bad things happen." Tragically, Brandon Lee was killed on set, and other member

50th Anniversary Episode w/ Giveaway! Stone Temple Pilots, "Big Empty"

Apr 26th, 2023 46m 49s

It's our 50th anniversary episode, Talk Tuners! And we're giving away merch in this episode, so listen for the chance to win. We're looking back on Stone Temple Pilots and "Big Empty" this episode, and thinking about how we connect the music to

Sponge, "Plowed" | Episode 49

Apr 12th, 2023 30m 45s

Continuing our '90s series, we're pleased to talk about Sponge and their hit "Plowed," and the memories and stories we associate with both! We talk about the band's origins, the epic music video, seeing them play at a late-night "secret show" a

Public Enemy, "Fight the Power" | Episode 48

Mar 29th, 2023 27m 56s

Public Enemy has never hesitated to speak their truth, and "Fight the Power" is no exception. In this episode, we talk about our memories and stories connected to Public Enemy, including seeing them play at Las Vegas' Vegoose music festival, th

Salt-N-Pepa, "Push It" | Episode 47

Mar 15th, 2023 28m 58s

Salt-N-Pepa have seasoned our lives for many years, and as we continue our '90s miniseries, we're talking about the memories and stories we associate with their music, including their classic "Push It." From their humble beginnings to their Lif

Foo Fighters, "This Is a Call" | Episode 46

Mar 1st, 2023 40m 14s

The Foo Fighters have been around since 1994, and boy, do they ever have a backstory. We talk about the memories we connect with the band and the song, including our concert memories, our top Foo songs, and how Stephanie P. continually has unex

The Refreshments, "Banditos" | Episode 45

Feb 15th, 2023 25m 26s

The Refreshments put their indelible stamp on pop culture with their '90s classic "Banditos," but they didn't stop there -- they did everything from creating the theme song for "King of the Hill" to putting on high-energy live shows that cement

Offspring, "Bad Habit" | Episode 44

Feb 1st, 2023 31m 24s

The Offspring holds a special place in our '90s-loving hearts, and we talk all about our Offspring memories and their deep-cut classic "Bad Habit" (off of 1994's "Smash") in this episode where we reminisce about seeing them play as part of Warp

Encore Episode | Meat Loaf Interview + Meat Memories (Re-Release Episode)

Jan 18th, 2023 1h 2m

This episode was originally released Jan. 25, 2022. We hope you enjoy this encore episode.Co-host Stephanie Myers has long considered herself a Meat Loaf superfan -- she saw him in concert 13 times, has every album, and has seen all his movies

Green Day, "When I Come Around" | Episode 42

Jan 4th, 2023 32m 14s

It's the season 3 opener of Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes! And we're going back to the '90s, talking about our memories and stories connected to the the Green Day classic "When I Come Around." Hear about the magical experience of seeing them

Ozzy Osbourne & Jessica Simpson, "Winter Wonderland" | Episode 41

Dec 20th, 2022 30m 22s

On this very special holiday episode of Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes, we talk about the borderline unhinged holiday duet, Ozzy Osbourne and Jessica Simpson's "Winter Wonderland." How did this unholy collaboration come about, you might ask?