Songs My Ex Ruined
Everyone has a song that has been ruined by an ex. Each week, music journalists Courtney and Melissa sit down with a guest to discuss the one song they can never hear quite the same way again thanks to a past relationship.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Chris Gethard on The Pogues’ “A Rainy Night in Soho”
Comedian, author, and podcaster Chris Gethard joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a song that prompts lingering questions for an ex and the oddity of becoming strangers with former partners. The…
00:49:53 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
ENCORE! Erick Galindo on Maná’s “Oye Mi Amor”
Encore episode! 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 artist…
00:38:49 |
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Kelsey McKinney on Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Alexander Hamilton"
Gossip queen and journalist Kelsey McKinney joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about an ex-roommate that ruined a song for her, JLo’s new film, and Kelsey’s podcast Normal Gossip. Then, she shares a …
00:41:18 |
Thu 14 Mar 2024
ENCORE! Ivy Le on The Killers' “All These Things That I’ve Done”
It's encore time! 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.
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00:31:46 |
Thu 07 Mar 2024
Madi Diaz on Joni Mitchell’s “The Last Time I Saw Richard”
Music Artist Madi Diaz joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about how a break up that led to a cross-country road trip, haunted places, Harry Styles, and her new album “Weird Faith.”
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00:55:10 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
ENCORE! Upsahl on Radiohead's "High & Dry"
Encore episode with guest Upsahl.
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00:28:52 |
Thu 22 Feb 2024
Torres on Alicia Keys’ “Unthinkable”
Mackenzie Scott, also known as musician Torres, joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about past selves, dancing in the kitchen, and her latest album. They also chat about the channeling anxiety experie…
00:28:38 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
ENCORE! Maggie Serota on Thompson Twins' "If You Were Here"
In this episode, we go back to Maggie Serota to talk about 90s romance, the disillusionment of a teen movie, and synth pop.
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00:31:19 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
Allison Wolfe on Love's "Can't Explain"
Legendary musician Allison Wolfe (of Bratmobile, Sex Stains, Deep Lust, Cold Cold Hearts) joins Melissa and Courtney on SMXR’s 50th episode to talk about an “oh, why not” situationship that ruined tw…
00:32:38 |
Thu 01 Feb 2024
ENCORE! Pamela Ribon on Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me"
We go back to author and creator of the Oscar-nominated short film "My Year of Dicks" Pamela Ribon, who joins the show to talk about an ex's comedic twist to Jewel's 1996 hit "You Were Meant For Me."…
00:31:44 |
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Will Hermes on a Grateful Dead bootleg from 1977
Music journalist Will Hermes joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a double miss: a romantic connection and a legendary concert, and then they chat about drugs and rock ’n’ roll and getting geeky …
00:37:15 |
Thu 18 Jan 2024
Marnie Stern on Neil Young's "Harvest Moon"
Legendary guitarist Marnie Stern joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a guy who ghosted and left her heartbroken for years. Then, they chat about discovering new artists back then versus now, bei…
00:38:50 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
ENCORE! Lane Moore on Magnapop’s “Slowly, Slowly”
This week is an encore episode! 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. Pl…
00:32:09 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
Abigail Barlow on Justin Bieber's "Christmas Love"
Abigail Barlow, who won a Grammy for her unofficial Bridgerton musical album, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about two songs (out of many) ruined by boys and why she stans Justin Bieber. Then the…
00:37:49 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Kyle Gordon on Take That's "Back for Good"
Comedian Kyle Gordon joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about falling out of a friendship with another comic, his influences for his debut album, and country girl power anthems.
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00:35:27 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Ronald Young Jr. on Lil Wayne’s “A Milli”
Podcaster Ronald Young Jr. joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about an ex who not only ruined a song but the artist who made that song. Then, they get in-depth about Ronald’s experience in asking vul…
00:49:35 |
Thu 07 Dec 2023
J’na Jefferson on Justin Timberlake’s “That Girl”
Journalist J’na Jefferson joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a first ex that takes us through a wang-dang-doodle journey (oh, it's a JOURNEY journey) and how to set boundaries. Plus, they delig…
00:44:53 |
Thu 30 Nov 2023
ENCORE! K.Flay on Big Thief’s “Paul”
This week is an encore episode! 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,…
00:40:18 |
Wed 22 Nov 2023
Will Taylor (Flyte) on Jackson Browne's "Late for the Sky"
Flyte’s Will Taylor joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a specific song that he’s ritualized for break ups, the influence of teen-girl fandom in the music industry, and artist collaborations. Th…
00:35:49 |
Thu 16 Nov 2023
TJ Alexander on Type O Negative’s “Love You to Death”
Author TJ Alexander joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a favorite song ruined by a bad movie date, early 2000s metal, and finding belonging in goth culture. Then TJ discusses their spicy, rom-c…
00:42:11 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
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