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In a time when Madonna dominated MTV and the airwaves, she was outspoken with her art and music. Join Jewels and Pete as they highlight some of their favorite songs of what she was once known as, THE MATERIAL GIRL. 

You can listen to our selected tunes on Spotify or Youtube.

Episode 32 Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

Madonna - "Safe Neighborhood
​Madonna  - "Deeper and Deeper"
Madonna   - "Rain"
Madonna - "Sky Fits Heaven"
Madonna - "Don't Tell me"
Madonna - "Amazing"

Whether you're single or not, Valentine's day is a holiday you can't avoid. Join Jewels and Pete as they share their views on love, pineapple pizza, and that pesky HEART-SHAPED BOX.

You can listen to our selected tunes on Spotify or Youtube.

Episode 31 Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

Shakespears Sister  - "Stay"
Lyndrea Price - "Midnight Sun (feat. Jason Gilbert)"
Cults - "Abducted"
Gold Spectacles - "Steal You Away"
HAERTS - "Wings"
The Midnight - "Lost Boy

Glam metal, grunge, alternative, post-punk, whatever you call it, it’s still rock and roll. Join Jewels and Pete as they share their favorite rock songs from each decade and discuss if truly ROCK IS DEAD.

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Episode 30 Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

​The Who - "Eminence Front"
Lita Ford - "Kiss Me Deadly"
Hole - "Malibu"
Moby - "That's When I Reach for My Revolver"
The White Stripes - "Black Math"
Editors - "Munich"

Do you remember your high school locker combination? We're throwing it back to the mid-90s when music was on CDs. Join us as we go back to FRESHMAN YEAR.

You can listen to our selected tunes on Spotify or Youtube.

Episode 29 Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

The Smashing Pumpkins - "Muzzle"
Harvey Danger - "Flagpole Sitta"
Alanis Morissette - "Hand in My Pocket"
Beastie Boys - "Intergalactic"
No Doubt - "Excuse Me Mr."
Rammstein - "Du Hast"

COVID, quarantine, inequality,  and a shortage of toilet paper. The year 2020 definitely roared into all our lives. Join Jewels and Pete as they celebrate the coming holidays and say goodbye to a Dumpster Fire Year.

You can listen to our selected tunes on Spotify or Youtube.

Episode 28 Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

Foo Fighters - "Times Like These"
Alanis Morissette - "All I Really Want"
Madonna - "What It Feels Like for a Girl"
Kid Savant - "4 Years"
David Bowie - "Life on Mars?"
Talking Heads - "Once in a Lifetime"

 Music can be the key ingredient to a well-cooked meal. Join Jewels and Pete, as they discuss their favorite recipes, each seasoned with a song. For the foodie in you, tune in for some Culinary Kung Fu. 

You can listen to our selected tunes on Spotify or Youtube.

Episode 27 Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

Harry Belafonte - "Banana Boat (Day-O)"
Harry Nilsson - "Coconut"
Daniel Caine Orchestra - "Theme From Night Court"
AAAMYYY - "Over My Dead Body"
Michael Kiwanuka - "You Ain't The Problem"
Sarah McLachlan - "Ice Cream"

Every show has that unique signature song we remember. Join Jewels, Pete, and special guest star Kenny Keil as they explore their favorite TV theme songs or, as they say, would say, Stay Tuned!

You can listen to our selected tunes on Spotify or Youtube.

Episode 26 Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

Joey Scarbury - "Believe It or Not"
Cyndi Grecco - "Making Our Dreams Come True"
Daniel Caine Orchestra - "Theme From Night Court"
John Sebastian - "Welcome Back"
Sonny Rhodes - "Firefly Main Title"
Various Artists - "The Golden Girls Theme"

Music can be serious or hilarious. Join Jewels, Pete, and special guest Misha D as they talk about parody songs and dolphins laying underwater mines (it's a thing). This episode is all fun and Dolphin Games

Some songs are not available on Spotify. We recommend using our Youtube link.

Episode 25 Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

Chris Rock - "No Sex"
"Weird Al" Yankovic - "Jurassic Park"
Rick and Morty Remix - "Get Your Shit Together"
They Might Be Giants - "Particle Man"
Thomas Benjamin Wild ESQ - "I've No More Fucks to Give"
Kate Miller Heidke - "The Facebook song "

As descendants from immigrants, Jewels and Pete grapple with some issues post-election. Join us as we try to wrap our heads around the future of our democracy or, as we call it, Politico Pt.2

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Episode 24-B Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

Coldplay - "Politik"
PJ Harvey - "Wicked Tongue"
Hurray For The Riff Raff - "Pa'lante"
Ani DiFranco - "Self Evident (Live)"
Hedwig & The Angry inch - "Origin of Love"
Gunship - "When You Grow Up, Your Heart Dies"

It's that time again, this election year is one for the history books. Protests, riots, greed--all during a pandemic is as dystopian as it gets. Join Jewels and Pete as they share their perspectives before Election night and go, as they call it, Politico.

You can listen to our selected tunes on Spotify or Youtube.

Episode 24 Playlist (not played on the podcast itself)

Billy Joel - "We Didn't Start the Fire"
Rage Against The Machine - "Sleep Now In the Fire"
Bob Dylan - "Things Hae Changed"
System of a Down - "Toxicity"
Leonard Cohen - "Everybody Knows"
Incubus - "Megalomaniac"