The Anhedonic Headphones Podcast

It's the season ten finale! And the show's 60th episode. And Kevin welcomes writer, podcaster, his co-host from A Reasonable Day, and his best friend, Alyssa Savino back onto the program where the two discuss the best songs to sing in the privacy of your car, as well as the evolution of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast as it does, in fact, kind of come to an end. 

Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. Please consider listening to the podcast Kevin and Alyssa co-host, A Reasonable Day. 

Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997.

Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994. 

Episode Music Credits:

“Imitation of LIfe,” written by Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe; performed REM. Reveal, Warner Brothers, 2001

“Northern Sky,” written and performed by Nick Drake. Bryter Layter, Island, 1971

“Alive,” written by Sia Fuller, Adele Adkins, and Tobias Jesso Jr; performed by Sia. This is Acting, RCA, 2016

“Coronation Day,” composed by Christophe Beck. Frozen, Disney, 2013

“I Could Fall In Love,” written by Keith Thomas; performed by Selena. Dreaming of You, EMI Latin, 1995

“Needy Girl,” written by David Macklovitch and Patrick Gemaye; performed by Chromeo. She’s In Control, Vice, 2004

“We’re All Gonna Die” written by James Droll, Joy Oladokun, Noah Kahan, and Ian Fitchuk; performed by Joy Oladokun and Noah Kahan. Proof of Life, Republic, 2023

“What’s Up” written by Linda Perry; performed by 4 Non Blondes. Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, Interscope, 1992

“Feminionomenon” written by Dan Nigro and Kayleigh Amstutz; performed by Chappell Roan. The Rise and Fall of A Midwest Princess, Island, 2023

“False Alarm,” written by Abel Tesfaye, Martin McKinney, Benjamin Diehl, Henry Russell Walter, and Emmanuel Nickerson; performed by The Weeknd. Starboy, XO/Republic, 2016

“Omigod You Guys,” written by Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin, and Heather Hach; performed by the cast of Legally Blonde The Musical. Legally Blonde The Musical (Originally Broadway Cast Recording), Sh-K-Boom Records, 2007

In the 59th episode of the podcast, and the sixth (and penultimate) episode in the show's tenth season, Kevin welcomes writer Lauren Morrill onto the program, where the two talk about their love of 1990s "alternative rock" and how Taylor Swift held them down during 2020 and 2021. 

They also discuss Lauren's novel Sister of The Bride, which was released in September of 2023. Her forthcoming novel, More Than A Feeling, arrives on February 13th. 

To learn more about Lauren, click here. 

For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. And please give the podcast he co-hosts with Alyssa Savino, A Reasonable Day, a listen. 

ntro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997.

Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994. 

“Jesus Was A Cross Maker,” written and performed by Judee Sill. Judee Sill, Atlantic, 1971.

“That’s How Strong My Love Is,” written by Roosevelt Jamison; performed by Otis Redding. The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads, Atco, 1965.

“Hey Jealousy,” written by Doug Hopkins; performed by Gin Blossoms. New Miserable Experience, A&M, 1992.

“The Eagle and The Hawk,” written by John Denver and Mike Taylor; performed by John Denver. An Evening With John Denver, RCA, 1975.

“I Wish I Was A Girl,” written by Adam Duritz and Charlie Gillingham; performed by Counting Crows. This Desert LIfe, DGC, 1999.

“Water is Wide,” traditional ; performed by Jewel, Indigo Girls, and Sarah McLachlan. Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women in Music Vol 1, Nettwerk, 1998.

“Feel Flows,” written by Carl Wilson and Jack Rieley; performed by The Beach Boys. Surf’s Up, Reprise, 1971.

“Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1967,” written and performed by John Mayer. Born and Raised, Sony, 2012.

“Ivy,” written by Aaron Dessner and Taylor Swift; performed by Taylor Swift. Evermore, Republic, 2020.

“Tell Me What You See,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; performed by The Beatles. Help!, Apple Corps, 1965.

In episode five of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast's tenth season, or episode 58 overall, Kevin welcomes writer, poet, editor, and sometimes musician Conyer Clayton onto the program. Conyer walks through their diverse musical interests, and how you get from Elton John to Metallica to Bjork in just a few steps, and the memories they have attached to those songs and the others in their list.

For more information about Conyer's books and other endeavours, click here. 

For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. Please consider listening to the podcast Kevin co-hosts, A Reasonable Day. 

Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997.

Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994. 

Episode Music Credits:

“Crocodile Rock,” written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John; performed by Elton John. Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player, DJM, 1972.

“Master of Puppets,” written and performed by Metallica. Master of Puppets, Elektra, 1986

“Pleasure if All Mine,” written and performed by Björk Guðmundsdóttir. Medulla, Atlantic, 2004

“Burning Down The House,” written and performed by Talking Heads. Speaking in Tongues, Sire, 1983

“Incompatible” written by Will Wiesenfeld; performed by Baths. Obsidian, Basement’s Basement, 2013

“Lost to Apathy,” written by Martin Henriksson; performed by Dark Tranquility. Character, Century Media, 2005

“In My Time of Need,”written by Mikael Åkerfeldt; performed by Opeth. Damnation, Music for Nations, 2003.

“Wilderness,” written by Paul Murphy; performed by Postdata. Let’s Be Wilderness, Paper Bag, 2018.

“Lost in The Waves,” written and performed by Richard Reed Parry. Quiet River of Dust Pt 2, Anti, 2019.

“Somewhere Else,” written by Mariam Wallentin; performed by Mariam The Believer. Blood Donation, Repeat Until Death, 2013.

In the fourth episode of season ten (or the 56th episode overall) Kevin welcomes Emily Treadgold onto the program—she is the founder of the feminist focused music analysis and criticism site The New Nine. She's also a big Carly Rae Jepsen fan, and is a vegan, so she and Kevin had a nice chat about a number of things outside of the diverse mix of tunes she brought on to discuss.

Click here for more information about The New Nine.

For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. And please give the podcast he co-hosts with Alyssa Savino, A Reasonable Day, a listen. 

Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997.

Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994. 

“Be My Baby,” written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, andPhil Spector; performed by The Ronettes. Philes, 1963.

“Wide Open Spaces,” written by Susan Gibson; performed by The Chicks. Wide Open Spaces, Monument, 1998.

“Break The Ice,” written by Nate Hills, James Washington, Keri Hilson, and Marcella Araica; performed by Britney Spears. Blackout, Jive, 2007.

“Feedback,” written by Rodney Jerkins, Dernst Emile, Tasleema Yasin, and LaShawn Daniels; performed by Janet Jackson. Discipline, Island, 2007.

“Off to The Races,” written by Elizabeth Grant and Tim Larcombe; performed by Lana Del Rey. Born to Die, Polydor, 2012.

“Cheerleader,” written by Annie Clark; performed by St. Vincent. Stranger Mercy, 4AD, 2011.

“27 Hours,” written by Ahmad Balshe, Benjamin Diehl, Christopher Taylor, Daniel Schofield, 

Faris Al-Majed, Richard Muñoz, and Jillian Rose Banks; performed by Banks. The Altar, Sony, 2016.

“I Don’t Smoke,” written and performed by Mitski Miyawaki. Bury Me At Makeout Creek, Double Double Whammy, 2014. 

“Keep Lying,” written by Michael MacAllister, Julie Hardy, and Donna Missal; performed by Donna Missal. This Time, Harves, 2018.

“Forgive Me,” written by India Parkins, Mark SPears, Nina Charles, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, and Jacob Dutton; performed by Chloe x Halle. Ungodly Hour, Parkwood/Sony, 2020.

“Your Type,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Emotion, School Boy/Interscope, 2015.

In the third episode of season ten, or episode 56 overall, Kevin welcomes Mackenzie Loewen onto the program—she is the co-host of the film recap podcast Caffeinated Flicks, which Kevin was an illustrious guest on over the summer, talking about the film Love and Basketball. Here, the two talk about cover songs, and Mackenzie's love of nostalgia, her eclectic taste in tunes, and where they fall into her life.

Please check out Caffeinated Flicks as you are able. 

Music Credits:

Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997.

Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994. 

“Family Portrait,” written by Alecia Hart and Scott Storch; performed by Pink. M!ssundaztood, RCA, 2001

“Numb,” written and performed by Linkin Park. Meteora, Warner Brothers, 2003.

“Anastasia,” written by Aurelio Hernandez, Voltaire, Gregor Kitzis, Matthew Goeke, and George Grant; performed by Aurelio Volatire. Almost Human, Projekt, 2000. 

“1985,” written by Jaret Reddick, Mitch Allan, and John Allen; performed by Bowling For Soup. A Hangover You Don’t Deserve, Jive, 2004.

“Shackled,” written by Keith Kane; performed by Vertical Horizon. Everything You Want, BMG, 1999.

“Wicked Game,” written by Chris Issak; performed by Stone Sour. Come What(ever) May, The All Blacks BV, 2006. 

“Last Kiss,” written by Wayne Cochran, Joe Carpenter, Randall Hoyal, and Bobby McGlon; performed by Pearl Jam. No Boundaries, Sony, 1999.

“We Fall Apart,” written by Justin Cordle and Scott Stevens; performed by We As Human. We As Human, Atlantic, 20213

“All Around Me (acoustic version),” written by Sameer Bhattacharya, James Culpepper, Jared Hartmann, Pat Seals, and Lacey Sturm; performed by Flyleaf. Flyleaf, Octone, 2005

“Beloved,” written by Marcus Mumford, Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane; performed by Mumford and Sons. Delta, Glassnote, 2018.“Past Lives,” written and performed by Kesha Sebert. Warrior, RCA, 2012.

In the second episode of season ten, or the 55th since the show's inception, Kevin welcomes Liz Brooks onto the program—a fixture of the Minneapolis live music scene for a number of years, the two discuss all things autumnal and spooky with the eclectic selection of songs she brought with to discuss and cultivate a vibe with. 

Music Credits:

Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997.

Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994. 

“Little Dark Age,” written by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser; performed by MGMT. Little Dark Age, Columbia, 2018

“I Put A Spell On You,” written by Jalacy Hawkins; performed by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. At Home With Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Okeh, 1956.

“Red Right Hand,” written by Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, and Thomas Wylder; performed by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. Let Love In, Mute, 1994

“Moves,” written by Alice Waterhouse, Lux Pyramid, and Marcus Foster; performed by Suki Waterhouse. I Can’t Let Go, Sub Pop, 2022.

“God’s Favorite Customer,” written by Josh Tillman, Jonathan Rado, and Jonathan Wilson; performed by Father John Misty. God’s Favorite Customer, Sup Pop, 2018.

“Neon Moon,”written by Ronnie Dunn; performed by Cigarettes After Sex. Partisan, 2018.

“Hoodie Weather,” written by Dan Campell; performed by The Wonder Years. Suburbia, I’ve Given You All And Now I’m Nothing, Hopeless, 2011.

“Space Song,” written by Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally; performed by Beach House. Depression Cherry, Sub Pop, 2015.

“Crooked Teeth,” written by Chris Walla and Ben Gibbard; performed by Death Cab for Cutie. Plans, Atlantic, 2005.“Season of The Witch,” written by Donvoan Leitch; performed by Donovan. Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966

Welcome back, everyone. It's been a minute, but it looks like that minute is up—the tenth season of The Anhedonic Headphones Podcast is upon us. It's the 54th episode overall since the show began, and in the first episode of the new season, Kevin welcomes his first in person guest in three years, Anastasia Stier. 

The two talk about poor mental health, how you never grow out of being an emo kid, and fixating on Julien Baker.

For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. And please give the podcast he co-hosts with Alyssa Savino, A Reasonable Day, a listen. 

Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997.

Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994. 

Music Credits:

“I Won’t Stay Long,” written by Sam Nash; performed by Sixpence None The Richer. Sixpence None The Richer, Squint, 1997.

“Telethon,” written by Emily Haines; performed by Emily Haines and The Soft Skeleton. What Is Free to A Good Home?, Last Gang, 2007.

“Reckless” written and performed by Tilly and The Wall. Wild Like Children, Team Love, 2004. 

“This Is Our Emergency,” written and performed by Pretty Girls Make Graves. The New Romance, Matador, 2003.

“Empty,” written and performed by Metric. Live It Out, Last Gang, 2005.

“Sea of Love” written by Philip Baptiste and George Khoury; performed by Cat Power. The Covers Record, Matador, 2000.

“Buttoned Down,” written and  performed by Straylight Run. The Needles The Space, Universal, 2007.

“This is The Last Time,” written by Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, and Matt Berninger; performed by The National. Trouble Will Find Me, 4AD, 2013.

“Hurt Less,” written and performed by Julien Baker. Turn Out The Lights, Matador, 2017

“I’ll Never Smile Again,” written by Ruth Lowe; performed by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra and Frank Sinatra. Victor, 1940.

In the fifth episode of season nine, or the 53rd episode overall, and the SEASON FINALE until 2024, Kevin welcomes comedian and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, and the two discuss Caitlin's love of film, and a handful of songs that were used impactfully on the big screen.

Take a listen to Caitlin's "Cool Songs From Cool Soundtracks From Cool Movies" playlist here; listen to her podcast The Bechdel Cast, which is updated every Thursday, and follow her on Instagram or Twitter.

For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. 

Musical Credits:

Intro Music- "Hip 2 Da Game" (Instrumental) performed by Lord Finesse. The Awakening: 25th Anniversary Edition, Tommy Boy, 2021.

Closing Music- "Buck 'Em Down," performed by Black Moon. Black Moon: Instrumentals, Fat Beats, 2017. 

"The Power of Love," written by Hugh Anthony Cregg III, Chris Hayes, and Johnny Colla; performed by Huey Lewis and The News. Back To The Future: Music From The Motion Picture, MCA, 1985.

"My Heart Will Go On," written by Will Jennings and James Horner; performed by Celine Dion. Titanic: Music From The Motion Picture, Sony, 1997.

"I'm A Believer," written by Neil Diamond; performed by Smash Mouth. Shrek: Music From The Original Motion Picture, Interscope, 2001.

"Hot Stuff," written by Pete Bellotte, Harold Faltermeyer, and Keith Forsey; performed by Donna Summer. Bad Girls, Casablanca, 1979

"Pretend to Be Nice," written by Adam Schlesinger; performed by Kay Hanley. Music From The Motion Picture Josie and The Pussycats, Epic/Playtone, 2001.

"Sunflower," written by Austin Post, Khalif Brown, Carter Lang, Carl Rosen, Billy Walsh, and Louis Bell; performed by Post Malone and Swae Lee. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from & Inspired by the Motion Picture), Republic, 2018.

"Naatu Naatu," written by M. M. Keeravani and Kanukuntla Subhash Chandrabose; performed by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. RRR, Lahari Music, 2022.

In the fourth episode of season nine, or the 52nd episode since the show began, Kevin welcomes a literal and figurative "friend of the brand." His guest is Lauren Neumann, who is a longtime friend of Kevin's "Reasonable Day" co-host Alyssa Savino, and the two chat about how wedding first dance songs should not be over seven minutes in length, and about embarrassing yourself in front of the lead singer of one of your favorite childhood bands.

For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. 

Musical Credits:

Intro Music- "Hip 2 Da Game" (Instrumental) performed by Lord Finesse. The Awakening: 25th Anniversary Edition, Tommy Boy, 2021.

Closing Music- "Buck 'Em Down," performed by Black Moon. Black Moon: Instrumentals, Fat Beats, 2017. 

"Hella Good," written by Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Tony Kanal; performed by No Doubt. Rock Steady, Interscope, 2001.

"So Long, Astoria," written by Kris Roe; performed by The Ataris. So Long, Astoria, Columbia, 2003.

"Feeling This," written by Travis Barker, Tom Delonge, and Mark Hoppus; performed by Blink 182. Blink 182, Geffen, 2003.

"Don't Let Go of That Lollipop," assembled by Weezyer, and contains elements of "Don't Let Go," written by Rivers Cuomo and performed by Weezer, and "Lollipop," written by Dwayne Carter, Stephen Garrett, Darius Harrison, Jim Jonsin, Rex Zamor, and Marcus Cooper, and performed by Lil Wayne. Weezer (The Green Album), Geffen, 2001. Tha Carter, Cash Money, 2008.

"Jesus Christ," written by Jesse Lacey; performed by Brand New. The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me, Interscope, 2006.

"Reflections," written by Mandy Lee; performed by Mister Wives. Our Own Home, Photo Finish, 2014.

"Faded High," written and performed by Gayngs. Relayted, Jagjaguwar, 2010.

"Forgotten," written by Elliott Kozel; performed by TIckle Torture. Spiritual Machete, self-released, 2012.

"Heartbeats," written by Karin Dreijer and Olof Dreijer; performed Jose Gonzalez. Veneer, Imperial, 2003.

"Caught Up in You," written by Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Jim Peterik, and Frankie Sullivan; performed by .38 Special. Special Forces, A&M, 1982.

In the 51st episode overall, or the third episode of season nine, Kevin welcomes former newsradio personality Scott Peterson onto the show, and the two discuss the longing for concert t-shirts you no longer have, accidentally startling Brian Wilson, and their shared love of sad music made by sad young women.

For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. 

Musical Credits:

Intro Music- "Hip 2 Da Game" (Instrumental) performed by Lord Finesse. The Awakening: 25th Anniversary Edition, Tommy Boy, 2021.

Closing Music- "Buck 'Em Down," performed by Black Moon. Black Moon: Instrumentals, Fat Beats, 2017. 

"Pleasant Valley Sunday," written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King; performed by The Monkees. Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., RCA, 1967.

"Eastbound and Down," written by Deena Kaye Rose and Jerry Reed; performed by Jerry Reed. Music From The Motion Picture Smokey and The Bandit, MCA, 1977.

"Make A Move on Me," written by John Farrar and Tom Snow; performed by Olivia Newton-John. Physical, MCA, 1981

"Overkill," written and performed by Colin Hay. Man @ Work, Compass, 2003.

"You Can Call Me Al," written and performed by Paul Simon. Graceland, Warner Brothers, 1986

"Fall on Me," written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe; performed by R.E.M. Life's Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986.

"Left of The Dial," written by Paul Westerberg; performed by The Replacements. Tim, Sire, 1985

"Scott Street," written by Phoebe Bridgers and Marshall vore; performed by Phoebe Bridgers. Stranger in The Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017.

"Mirrorball," written by Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift; performed by Taylor Swift. Folklore, Republic, 2020.

"Love and Mercy (live)," written and performed by Brian Wilson. Love & Mercy – The Life, Love and Genius of Brian Wilson, Capitol, 2015.