EPISODES

On episode 14 of the Songs About Podcast we talked songs about other artists. We know that musicians are influenced by the people around them, the artists they admire and the people that they decide to make their muse - and that leads to some truly excellent tracks. This week, we explored songs about artists including Karen Carpenter, Kurt Cobain, Nas, Geri Halliwell and the mighty Elvis. We reveal the triumphant Geri Halliwell related back story behind Me Plus One by Annie

On episode 13 of the Songs About Podcast, we talked songs about cars. Cars mean freedom, escape, and independence so on the #songsabout podcast we explored six great songs about Cadillacs, Camaros and low riders. If you drive, does your car have a name? Is naming a car a mark of respect? Listen now to learn just how many times Kate had to take her driving test, why we’d rather be knocked over by a Cadillac than a Robin Reliant and the kind of things you can get up to in a Fo

On episode 12 of the Songs About Podcast, we’re talking songs about love. Bad love. Really, really, bad love. From boundary-pushing behaviour and very bad boyfriends/girlfriends to the last desperate hours of a relationship that's run its course, we've selected six perfect songs about love gone bad for your listening pleasure. We also talk the technical perfection of Britney's Toxic, the incredibly varied hobbies and interests of Dexter Holland from The Offspring and the kind

Episode 11 of the Songs About Podcast: Fear. This week we listened to #songsabout fear - from fear of love to fear of the dark, we explore six tracks that frighten in different ways. With so much to fear in life, we talked about the importance of facing your fears - and remembering that unless you make a very funny mistake, most people aren’t paying much attention in the first place... With a little dip into stoicism, imposter syndrome and the Mod haircut/sideburn look, we ho

Episode 10 of the Songs About Podcast: we went there. We did it. We chose Songs About Masturbation. We talk self-love, wanking, jerking-off: whatever you call it, we know you do it. We explore the crackpot masturbation opinions behind your favourite breakfast cereal and learn some excellent new euphemisms for self-love .Close the door, turn down the lights and enjoy our exploration of seven highly satisfying songs about masturbation. Thank you to everyone who shared their exp

Episode 9 of the Songs About Podcast is all about happiness. In the dark days of January, we wanted to hit you with some aggressively happy songs to keep you feeling far from blue. We dug deep through the snow, ice, riots, protests & plagues of January to bring you some infectiously happy songs. From Lana Del Rey finally finding happiness, to the obvious classic by Pharrell, listen to the #songsabout podcast and forget the madness of 2021 (which has, so far, packed in at leas

Episode 8 of the Songs About Podcast is all about parties! We explored the party classics: songs about, and inspired by parties. We discussed the top 10 reasons house parties are better than a night out, house parties, warehouse parties, dancing in the kitchen and finding a soft place to land, the importance of curating a banging party playlist and gin & juice as a beginner’s drink. Listen to some party bangers with the #songsabout podcast this New Year's Eve and have a wonde

Episode 7 of the Songs About Podcast is Songs About Christmas volume 2 - songs that you love.🎄 This week, we asked you for your favourite Christmas songs and then we played them 🙌🏻 We also cleared up a massive Mariah Carey related misunderstanding and we temporarily forgot where Blondie were from. Thank you to everyone who suggested songs. We hope you hear something you’ve never heard before. And next time, Kate won’t drink as many Bloody Mary’s before recording (apologie

Episode 6 of the Songs About Podcast is a dictatorship, not a democracy, as we bring you an entirely selfish playlist of songs we love about

Episode 5 of the Songs About Podcast takes a dark turn... with songs about murder. Is it right to dance to songs about school shootings? What if you just can't help yourself? Learn about the murderous messages in some well-loved songs in this week's podcast, available on Spotify. Listen on Spotify #songsabout Playlist: Songs About Murder 🚗Road Rage - Catatonia 👮🏻‍♀️Jenny Was a Friend of Mine - The Killers 🔫I Don't like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats 🚔 Wildside - Marky Mark

Episode 4 of the Songs About Podcast is all about phone calls. When Alexander Graham Bell made the first phone call 150 years ago he probably had no idea we’d end up with the tyranny of voicemails and Zoom webinars, let alone booty calls and phone sex. Listen on Spotify #songsabout Playlist: Songs About Phone Calls 🎙 Call Me Maybe - Carly Ray Jepson 🎤 Spiderwebs - No Doubt 🎧 Ring Ring Ring - De La Soul 🎤 Love On The Line - Blazin' Squad 🎸 Streetcar - Funeral for a Friend

Episode 3 of the Songs About Podcast is a love letter, an ode, and a promise that one day we’ll experience the weekend again. It's a reminder of the joy of Friday nights and a big hug to Sundays. From Britpop to 90’s hip hop, join us for a musical soundtrack to the two best days of the week. Listen on Spotify #songsabout Playlist: Songs About Weekends 🎤 This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan 🎙 Weekend Without Makeup - The Long Blondes 🎤 She Left Me on Friday - Shed Seven 🎧

This week Kate & Allana talk about obsessive love: from heavy breathers to staring through windows, and why you really need to pick your fir

This week Kate & Allana talk about good friends and good times with music from The White Stripes, Avril Lavigne & DJ Khaled. Is a true friend one you can sit in silence with? Who was the real villain in Sk8er Boi? Find out on the Songs About podcast: Listen on Spotify #songsabout Playlist: Songs about friends We're going to be friends - The White Stripes Just a Friend - Biz Markie Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne Good Riddance (Time of your life) - Green Day Girls Just Wanna Have F