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
Jane Marie on Modest Mouse's "Float On"
Podcaster Jane Marie joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about an ex from a band with some major hits, the early days of Lollapalooza, and The Dream’s latest season investigating life coaching and wel…
00:41:32 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
Daniel Gumbiner on Bon Iver's "Blood Bank"
Daniel Gumbiner on Bon Iver’s “Blood Bank”
Author Daniel Gumbiner joins our hosts Melissa and Courtney to talk about heartbreak from his college years and a highly-selective, eclectic secret club. T…
00:33:48 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
ENCORE! Gianmarco Soresi on Spice Girls' "Wanna Be"
This week is an encore episode! Comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins Courtney and Melissa to discuss the loss of innocence that occurred at a Spice Girls concert.
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00:24:32 |
Wed 18 Oct 2023
Maddie Zahm on Muna's "Silk Chiffon"
Musician Maddie Zahm joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about different timelines in queer love. Then they go into what led to “Fat Funny Friend,” fat visibility on TikTok, religious trauma, and anti…
00:33:45 |
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Introducing: Have You Heard This One?
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00:01:20 |
Tue 10 Oct 2023
V V Brown on Teedra Moses's "Be Your Girl"
Music Artist V V Brown joins our hosts to talk about a shocking incident with a narcissist. Then they chat about family time with TikTok recipes and her upcoming album release, Am I British Yet?
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00:32:02 |
Wed 04 Oct 2023
Doree Shafrir on Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream"
Doree Shafrir, author and host of Forever35, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about hot men and their taste in music, workout playlists from upbeat songs to Gregorian chants, and of course, the pop…
00:33:10 |
Wed 27 Sep 2023
ENCORE! Gabe Mollica on Zac Brown Band's "Colder Weather"
This week is an encore episode! 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"
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00:23:26 |
Wed 20 Sep 2023
Lola Kirke on KISS’s “Beth”
Country Music Artist Lola Kirke joins our hosts Melissa and Courtney to talk about a rock star’s phone call, her passion for country music, and summer camp friendship with Elle King. They also discus…
00:41:05 |
Wed 13 Sep 2023
Niko Stratis on Death Cab for Cutie's "Steadier Footing"
Culture writer Niko Stratis joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about small town romance that isn't like a Hallmark movie. Then they discuss the 20th Anniversary of Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlantic…
00:39:11 |
Wed 06 Sep 2023
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 he…
00:39:14 |
Wed 23 Aug 2023
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 rev…
01:01:26 |
Wed 16 Aug 2023
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 glim…
00:30:10 |
Wed 09 Aug 2023
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 poetr…
00:37:17 |
Wed 02 Aug 2023
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.…
00:33:02 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
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…
00:42:53 |
Wed 12 Jul 2023
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…
00:38:39 |
Wed 05 Jul 2023
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.” …
00:32:37 |
Wed 28 Jun 2023
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…
00:40:05 |
Wed 14 Jun 2023
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.”
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00:33:26 |
Wed 07 Jun 2023
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