Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures

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There’s no shame in the music you love. Join us as we celebrate the open-hearted songs of the past 50 years (with a focus on the songs that shaped us from the 70s, 80s, and 90s).... more

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The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures episodes:

August 30, 2025 Eddie Money: "Take Me Home Tonight" (Ronnie Spector gets her due)
Beyond its surface reading, "Take Me Home Tonight" is also about the revival of the careers of Eddie Money and Ronnie Spector. This song is a triumph. In today's episode, we examine the histories of both artists that ultimately converge into this top ten hit, we analyse the song, and we bring back (albeit briefly) the theme of tender-hearted werewolves in a guilt-free pleasure.
Links:
Official Video
Take Me Home Tonight on Letterman
Be My Baby by the Ronettes
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Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
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52min
August 23, 2025 Tina Turner: "The Best" (Happy Birthday, Frank!)
We recorded this on Frank's birthday and Bill chose this song in his honour. Despite Frank researching the wrong song, we feel it still all comes together. Stay tuned for the surprise birthday wishes at the episode's end!
Links:
Official Video
New South Wales Campaign
The Office Clip
Schitt's Creek Clip with Noah Reid
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59min
August 16, 2025 Montell Jordan: "This Is How We Do It" (Conviviality and the Phrygian Mode with Mike V)
Mike V joins us to discuss this bonafide jam from 1995. We examine Montell Jordan's background and current status, analyse (and explain) the lyrics, discuss the Phrygian mode, and give an epic mixtape for the ages. We're all about conviviality here, so you can trust us when we say you will enjoy this episode: we never come whack on an old school track!
Links:
Official Video
Master Peace Church services
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1h 12min
August 10, 2025 Kim Wilde: "You Keep Me Hangin' On" (throw that guy down the catwalk!)
The ending of a relationship may be painful, but it's far worse for the narrator of Holland-Dozier-Holland's "You Keep Me Hangin' On" - the ending never quite seems to come for this jilted lover. This song has resonated over the decades as evidenced by it's many versions, starting with original Supremes version and all the way up to recent times in Glee. Today we will be celebrating our favourite version: the hi-NRG Kim Wilde 1986 classic! We dive deep into the history of Wilde as well share a close analysis of the song. It can be a tough episode for those who've been burned by love, but that's what we're here for - let us be your soft place to land if you've been hanging on too long.
Links:
Official Music Video
Perfect End Credits
Vanilla Fudge on the Ed Sullivan Show
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Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

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58min
August 02, 2025 Toto: "Africa" (with Kim Desing-McCardle)
Our friend Kim Desing-McCardle joins us to discuss one of her all-time favourite songs. This is a longer one, but we cannot do this song justice in a brief amount of time. Speaking of doing justice - we valiantly attempt to do our best three part harmony for our version of the chorus and prove that any imitation of this incredible song is second rate. But we certainly tried.
Links:
Official Video
Angel City Chorale version
Weezer version
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1h 25min
July 26, 2025 Phil Collins: "Sussudio" (For Peter, who is a real person)
Sussudio is an incredible song, but would you sing along with it with your windows down in the car? We're here to help our friend Peter to sing it loud and proud for the whole world to hear! Sussudio may be indebted to Prince's "1999," but it's also it's own awesome thing. Join us as we celebrate Phil Collins' #1 hit!
Links:
Official Video
Howard Stern Version
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1h
July 20, 2025 Kelly Clarkson: "Since U Been Gone" (I'm SO moving on!)
It's kind of crazy to realize that this song is now over twenty years old. "Since U Been Gone" still feels fresh for us and we hope you understand why by the end of this episode.
Helpful links:
Original Video
Kelly Clarkson singing in the rain!
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1h 1min
July 13, 2025 Robbie Nevil: "C'est La Vie" (That's right!)
We cover a range of songs for the ever-expanding mandate of our podcast, but Robbie Nevil's "C'est La Vie" is one of those songs that did very well when it came out, but it has been somewhat lost to time over the past few decades. Bill intends to bring it back to the listening public, while Frank wants to explain its connection to both Baywatch's Hobie Buchannon and Tom Waits "Rain Dogs." Hang on tight for this one!
Top Pops - the true video
The "official video
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55min
July 05, 2025 Peabo Bryson: "If Ever You're In My Arms Again" (Bill reminisces and Frank croons)
Aptly timed to come out on the day of Bill's 13th anniversary with Ashley, "If Ever You're In My Arms Again" succinctly captures their love story. And to add (or subtract?) to an already perfect song, Frank gives us his most heartfelt vocals as he attempts to channel his inner Bryson. We take an in-depth analysis of the song and then we bring back some categories that have laid dormant for the past while. It's time to get back to what this podcast is all about!
Helpful Links:
Official (?) Video
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57min
June 29, 2025 Tom Cochrane: "Life Is a Highway" (Happy Canada Day)
"Life Is a Highway" is the ultimate pep talk to get yourself out of your rut and back onto road. Dave Kitchen joins us for his 21st episode to discuss the importance of this song to our young 1990s selves and to Canada as a whole. We cover the song's history as well as its mark in popular culture. We revisit the Tom Cochrane - Bryan Adams war of the early 90s as well. Finally, we return to the Hallmark movie category before we give you an epic road trip mixtape.
Links:
Original Video
Family Guy Life Is a Highway
Freelove Freeway - The Office
Rascal Flatts Video
Pop-Up Video
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1h 13min

FAQs about Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures:

How many episodes does Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures have?

The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.

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