Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes

Who is the band She Wants Revenge? We delve into their history, their following, and our memories connected to both the band and their classic single "Tear You Apart" in this episode. Learn about singer/guitarist Justin Warfield and multi-instrumentalist Adam Bravin, their history together, what they did solo (including a surprising rap trajectory), the classic music video that is still buzzed about, and what it was like to see them at the legendary NYC venue Irving Plaza. On the way, we talk about upcoming fall concerts we're amped for, including Lamb of God.

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Who was the mysterious Q Lazzarus? The artist best known for her breakout single in "Silence of the Lambs" died tragically this summer, and the public is still learning about her life. We attempt to help excavate her legacy in this episode, including talking about the upcoming documentary about her life, her surprising occupation at the time of her passing, and of course, the memories and stories we associate with her music. On the way, we talk about recent concerts we've seen, including seeing Father John Misty in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

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"I'm tellin' y'all, it's a sabotage!" We're thrilled to discuss our memories and stories connected to the Beastie Boys and "Sabotage," including what it was like to have the good fortune of seeing them play multiple times, what the surprising process of creating "Sabotage" was like, MCA's legacy, and which Beastie Boy Stephanie P. ran into on the train on the way to their show. On the way, we talk about attending recent hip hop shows, including Arrested Development, Tone Loc, and Color Me Badd.

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We're here to kick out the jams for you today, Talk Tuners, as we talk about our memories and stories connected to MC5's "Kick Out the Jams!" Join us as we talk about the band's origins in anti-racist movements, their story and evolution over the years, what it was like seeing them play on a bill with Sun Ra in Central Park, and hanging in the music-centric NYC nightlife scene alongside their contemporaries. 

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[Content/trigger warning for this episode: Discussion of sexual assault.]

Join us to talk about our memories and stories connected to Lita Ford and her classic "Kiss Me Deadly." We talk about her legacy with The Runaways, the surprising all-male band who invited her to come join, and her excellent collaborations (including the Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne). On the way, we talk about our music movie recommendations, including the award-winning music/comedy movie "Heavy Trip."

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It's hard to overstate the importance of legendary and massively influential band Sonic Youth. We talk about how Thurston and Kim's breakup led to the band's breakup, the iconic "Bull in the Heather" music video, and of course, our memories and stories we connect to the music -- including what it was like to see Sonic Youth play live, and the surprise of being seated next to Thurston at a David Bowie tribute. On the way, we talk about summer music festival season, old-school concert bootlegging, Rob Zombie, Static X and Mudvayne. Enjoying the show? Tell us what you think on the socials at @stephaniestalktunes, or give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Goodpods! Proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode sponsored by BetterHelp.

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We're back with part 2 on Elvis Presley! This time we're talking about his #1 streamed hit, "Suspicious Minds." In this episode, we're talking about surprising facts about the song, the new Baz Luhrmann movie, and how the loss of Elvis' twin affected the trajectory of his life. And be sure to listen to part 1 where we talk about various Elvis myths versus facts. Proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode sponsored by BetterHelp.

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Elvis Presley is back in the spotlight thanks to the new Baz Luhrmann movie, and The Stephanies are here to help you separate the myth from the facts. As usual, we're connecting our memories to the music, including our very different experiences growing up with his music and hearing about his music. On the way, co-host Stephanie M's sister Kim is here to talk about her childhood fandom and memories. Settle in for this two-parter on Elvis Presley! You're guaranteed to learn something. And be sure to join us in two weeks for part 2, where we'll be discussing his biggest hits, including his most-streamed song of all time. Proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode sponsored by BetterHelp.

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"When I say I'm in love, you best believe I'm in love, L-U-V." The New York Dolls are unrivaled glam-punk darlings, and we walk down memory lane to talk about their influences, their TikTok connection, David Johansen's mighty morphing, our fandom, and what it was like seeing them play in concert after they said they would never reunite. On the way, we talk about the new documentary about New Orleans music, "Take Me to the River." Don't miss it! Proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode sponsored by BetterHelp.

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It's about time for a Top Gun revamp, and it's hard not to think of the band Berlin's musical contribution to the soundtrack with "Take My Breath Away." But what about their other hits? We're talking about Berlin's "The Metro" in this episode, including where in the world they intended to set the song, what it was like filming the music video, and the funny memories we associate with the music.

On the way, we talk about music and movement (a heavy metal yoga or punk rope class, anyone?), including the objectively best genres to work out to. We also shout out to some great reviews from Talk Tuners! Episode sponsored by BetterHelp. Proud member of Pantheon Podcasts.

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