The Anhedonic Headphones Podcast

I Brake For Baked Goods

In the season five finale—the 30th episode overall (a landmark?), and the sixth episode this time around, Kevin welcomes illustrious guest Anika Pyle to the virtual building. A member of the beloved but long defunct pop-punk outfit Chumped, and the leader for the equally as poppy and punky group Katie Ellen, Pyle spent 2020 crafting her solo debut, Wild River. The two talk about the album, remaining creative during a fucking pandemic, vegan food, and the gender politics of pop music.

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Episode Musical Credits:

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Music - "Truth," written and performed by Kamasi Washington. Harmony of Difference, Young Turks, 2017.

"The Locomotion," written by Carole King and Gerry Coffin; performed by Little Eva. Dimension, 1962.

"Wannabe," written by Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Victoria Beckham, Matt Rowe, and Richard Stannard; performed by Spice Girls. Spice, Virgin Records, 1996.

"You Oughta Know," written by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard; performed by Alanis Morissette. Jagged Little Pill, Maverick, 1995.

"Strange Fruit," written by Abel Meeropol; performed by Billie Holiday. Commodore, 1939.

"Chalkline," written by Thomas Barnett, Matt Smith, Garth Petrie, and Matt Sherwood; performed by Strike Anywhere. Change is A Sound, Jade Tree, 2001.

"I Felt Your Shape," written by Phil Elverum; performed by The Microphones. The Glow, Pt 2, K Records, 2001.

"Hey Allison," written and performed by Jeff Rosenstock. We Cool?, SideOneDummy, 2015.

"Mountain Kids," written by Augusta Koch, Allegra Anka, and Kelly Olsen; performed by Cayetana. Nervous Like Me, Tiny Engines, 2014.

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)," written by Shannon Rubicam and George Merrill; performed by Whitney Houston. Whitney, Aristia, 1987. 

"Govinda Jai Jai," performed by Alice Coltrane. Radha-Krsna Nama Sankirtana, Warner Brothers, 1977. 

Gas on The Fire For My Sadness

 

In this episode—the fifth of season five, or the 29th overall, Kevin welcomes illustrious guest Danielle Durack to the virtual building. A singer and songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona, the two chop it up about how much they both love their respective day jobs, what it's like trying to remain creative during the fucking pandemic, how there are some okay Red Hot Chili Peppers tunes, and how "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls still goes harder than it needed to.

For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Ahendonic Headphones, click here! And more importantly, to learn more about Danielle Durack, click here!

Episode Musical Credits:

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

"Sincerity is Scary," written by George Daniel, Matthew Healy, Adam Hann, and Ross MacDonald; performed by The 1975. A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships, Dirty Hit/Polydor, 2018.

"Pin Up Daddy," written and performed by Rett Madison. Pin Up Daddy, self-released, 2019.

"Never Let You Go," written by Stephen Jenkins; performed by Third Eye Blind. Blue, 1999, Elektra.

"Iris," written by John Rzeznik; performed by Goo Goo Dolls. Dizzy Up The Girl, 1998, Reprise.

"Gravity," written and performed by Sara Bareilles. Little Voice, 2007, Epic.

"Scar Tissue," written by Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith; performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Californication, 1999, Warner Brothers.

"All About You," written by Chad Hatcher and Luke Boyd; performed by Chad Hatcher and Classified. Hitch Hikin' Music, 2006, Half Life Records.

"Postcards From Hell," written by Chris and Oliver Wood; performed by The Wood Brothers. Loaded, Blue Note, 2008. 

"Mary (Alternate)," written by Alex Schaaf; performed by Yellow Ostrich. The Mistress, 2011, Barsuk

"Anything," written and performed by Adrianne Lenker. Songs and Instrumentals, 2020, 4AD.

 

You Know, I Used To But Now I Don't

In this episode of the illustrious Anhedonic Headphones podcast—the 28th overall, or the fourth episode of the current season, Kevin welcomes Tyler Dozier to the virtual building. Performing under the moniker Lady Dan, Dozier released her debut full-length, I Am The Prophet, earlier in the year, and the two chop it up about musical memories, home cooking, depression naps, Madonna deep cuts, and what it's like trying to record and release an album in a fucking pandemic.

For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Ahendonic Headphones, click here! And more importantly, to learn more about Lady Dan and Tyler Dozier, click here!

Episode Musical Credits:

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

"Fire and Rain," written and performed by James Taylor. Sweet Baby James, Warner Brothers Records, 1970.

"Jambalaya (On The Bayou)," written by Hank Williams; performed by Emmylou Harris. Elite Hotel,  Reprise, 1975.

"Leather and Lace," written by Stevie Nicks; performed by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. Bella Donna, Modern Records, 1981.

"Magic Dance," written and performed by David Bowie. Labyrinth, EMI, 1987.

"Caring is Creepy," written by James Mercer; performed by The Shins. Oh, Inverted World, Omnibus/Sub Pop, 2001.

"You Don't Mess Around With Jim," written and performed by Jim Croce. You Don't Mess Around With Jim, ABC, 1972.

"Highway to Hell," written by Bon Scott, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young; performed by AC/DC. Highway to Hell, Albert, 1979.

"Strange Girl," written and performed by Laura Marling. Song for Our Daughter, Chrysalis, 2020.

"Land Locked Blues," written by Conor Oberst, performed by Bright Eyes. I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, Saddle Creek, 2005. 

"Cry Baby," written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard; performed by Madonna. I'm Breathless: Music From and Inspired by The Film Dick Tracy, Sire/Warner Brothers, 1990.

 

A Lot of Face Tearing

 

In this episode, as you will discover if you listen, which serves as a bridge between what the podcast has been for the last two and a half years and where it is (hopefully) heading, Kevin interviews himself. Or, more accurately, his wife Wendy was kind enough to facilitate a discussion and the two of them chop it up about gateway drugs into girl pop, real hip-hop, and giving people their flowers.

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Episode Musical Credits:

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

 

"Run Away With Me," written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Mattias Larsson, Robin Fredriksson, Karl Johan Schuster, Oscar Holter, and Jonnali Parmenius; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Emotion, 604/School Boy/Interscope, 2015.

"Cruel Summer," written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and Annie Clark; performed by Taylor Swift. Lover, Republic Records, 2019.

"...Baby One More Time," written by Max Martin; performed by Britney Spears. ....Baby One More Time, Jive Records, 1999.

"Yesterday, This Would Have Meant So Much to Us," written by Andrew Hargreaves; performed by Tape Loop Orchestra. Single originally released by Hibernate, 2014.

"N.Y. State of Mind," written by Nasir Jones and Christopher Martin; performed by Nas. Illmatic, Columbia, 1994.

"I Understand," written by Kim Gannon and Mabel Wayne; performed by The Ink Spots. Original recording information unknown—Trees Lounge Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, MCA/Universal, 1996. 

"Lost Myself," written by Crispin Hunt; performed by Longpigs. The Sun is Often Out, Mother Records, 1996.

"Dreamdaddy," written by Keith Ferguson; performed by World Leader Pretend. Punches, Warner Brothers, 2005.

"Go Get The Cops," written by Ricky Brennan, Brendan Harney, and Scott Leveque; performed by Wheat. Per Second, Per Second, Per Second...Every Second, Aware/Columbia, 2003. 

"Coke," written by Brandin Lea and Cory Kreig; performed by Flickerstick. Welcoming Home The Astronauts, 226 Records, 2000. 

We're Out Here...We're Fine Kind Of

::Extremely DJ Khaled Voice:: ANOTHER ONE!

In the second episode of season two, or the 26th episode overall, when Kevin says "nothing but illustrious guests," he means it, as he welcomes acclaimed singer and songwriter Sydney Sprague to the virtual building. A few months out from getting ready for a national tour in support of her debut full-length Maybe I Will See You At The End of The World, Sydney and Kevin chop it up about six songs, and discuss normalizing wearing mouth guards for teeth grinders, existential dread, ten dollar words, and long nights of cover songs.

For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Ahendonic Headphones, click here! For additional info about Sydney Sprague, click here!!

 

Episode Musical Credits:

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

 

"Something Good," written and performed by Danielle Durack. Bashful, self-released, 2019.

"It's Called: Freefall," written by Sam Melo; performed by Rainbow Kitten Surprise. How to: Friend, Love, Freefall, Elektra Records, 2018.

"All The Wine," written by Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Scott Devandorf, and Bryan Devandorf; performed by The National. Alligator, Beggars Banquet, 2005.

"No rEgrets," written by Ian Matthais Bavitz; performed by Aesop Rock. Labor Days, Definitive Jux, 2001.

"14 Faces," written by Max Harwood and Danny Miller; performed by Lewis Del Mar. Lewis Del mar, Columbia, 2016.

"Bird is Bored of Flying," written by Scott Hutchinson, Grant Hutchinson, Justin Lockey, and James Lockey; performed by Mastersystem. Dance Music, Physical Education Recordings, 2018.

Googling Penis Songs

 

WE BACK BABY! In the first episode of a whopping fifth season, and the milestone 25th episode overall, your favorite podcast host Kevin welcomes old friend and illustrious guest Danielle Jackson to the virtual building, where the two of them chop it up about boy bands and pop music, spreadsheet playlists, and phallic artwork, among other things.

For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Anhedonic Headphones, click here!

 

Episode Musical Credits:

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

"Inner Strength," written by Haylie Duff; performed by Hilary Duff. Metamorphosis, Hollywood Records, 2003.

"Freedom," written by Beyonce Knowles, Jonathan Coffer, Carla Williams, Arrow Benjamin, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Frank Tirado, Alan Lomax, John Lomax Sr, Calvin Broadus, Awood Johnson, Craig Lawson, and Corey Miller; performed by Beyonce Knowles. Homecoming: The Live Album, Parkwood/Columbia, 2019. 

"Exactly How I Feel," written by Melissa Jefferson, Theron Thomas, Mike Sabath, and Radric Davis; performed by Lizzo, featuring Gucci Mane. Cuz I Love You, Atlantic/Nice Life, 2019.

"Dear Goodbye," written by JC Chasez, Robb Boldt, Gregg Arreguin, and David Carpenter; performed by JC Chasez. Schizophrenic, Jive/Zomba, 2004.

"Ten Thousand Hours," written by Ben Haggerty, Ryan Lewis, and Chris Mansfield; performed by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. The Heist, Macklemore LLC, 2012.

"No Love," written by Marshall Mathers, Dwayne Carter, J. Smith, Dee Dee Halligan, and Junior Torello; performed by Eminem featuring Lil' Wayne. Recovery, Shady/Aftermath/Interscope, 2010.

"Savage (Remix)," written by Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Megan Pete, Anthony White, Bobby Sessions Jr, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe, Shawn Corey Carter, and Brittany Starrah Hazzard; performed by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce. 1501 Certified/300, 2020.

"Kissing a Fool," written by Georgios Kyriacos Panayioto; performed by George MIchael. Faith, Columbia, 1987.

"Feeling Good," written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse; performed by Michael Bublé. It's Time, 143/Reprise, 2005.

"Walk Away," written by Christina Aguilera, Scott Storch, and Matt Morris; performed by Christina Aguilera. Stripped, RCA, 2002. 

White Male Sorrow Hour

In the fourth season finale, and 24th episode overall, Kevin has saved his MOST ILLUSTRIOUS AND ESTEEMED GUEST for last, as he welcomes Chicago-based singer and songwriter Joe Goodkin to the virtual building. For, like, three whole hours, the two of them chop it up about how they are internet friends but have never actually met in person (yet), and chat, at length, about the diverse mix of music hand selected by Goodkin, with the intent of fostering the maximum amount of conversation.

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Episode Musical Credits:

Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

"Killer," written and performed by Phoebe Bridgers. Stranger in The Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017.

"Desire," written and performed by Kamasi Washington. Harmony of Difference, Young Turks, 2017.

"I Watched The Film The Song Remains The Same," written by Mark Kozelek; performed by Sun Kil Moon. Benji, Caldo Verde, 2014.

"Angels of The Silences," written by Adam Duritz and Charlie Gillingham; performed by Counting Crows. Recovering The Satellites, DGC, 1996.

"Love More," written and performed by Sharon Van Etten. Epic, 2010, Ba Da Bing.

"Black Star," written and performed by Radiohead. The Bends, Parlophone/Capitol Records, 1995.

"A Love Supreme - Part One: The Acknowledgement," written and performed by John Coltrane. A Love Supreme, 1965, Impulse!

"Black Canyon," written by David Bazan; performed by Pedro The Lion. Phoenix, 2019, Polyvinyl.

"Bloodbuzz Ohio," written by Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, and Padma Newsome; performed by The National. High Violet, 2010, 4AD.

"Farewell Transmission," written by Jason Molina; performed by The Magnolia Electric Company. Magnolia Electric Company, 2003/2013, Secretly Canadian.

"What Sarah Said," written by Ben Gibbard and Nick Harmer; performed by Death Cab for Cutie. Plans, 2005, Atlantic.

 

He Was The Reacher, She Was The Settler

In the other episode that was recorded in person this season (though safely socially distanced across a table, outside) Kevin welcomes his former co-worker Madeline Davenport, AKA Mattiekinz, to the program where the two enjoy an autumnal evening while Madeline shares myriad memories (many of them involving camping) associated with the very eclectic tunes selected for the show.

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Episode Musical Credits:

Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994. 

"Back in Baby's Arms," written by Bob Montgomery; performed by Patsy Cline. Decca, 1963.

"Man! I Feel Like A Woman!," written by "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain; performed by Shania Twain. Come On Over, Mercury Nashville, 1997.

"Dreams," written by Stevie Nicks; performed by Fleetwood Mac. Rumors, Warner Brothers, 1977.

"Heartbreak Warfare," written and performed by John Mayer. Battle Studies, Columbia, 2009.

"Sunshine," written by Sean Daily and Anthony Davis; performed by Atmosphere. Sad Clown Bad Summer, Rhymesayers, 2007.

"Love on Top," written by Beyonce Knowles, Terius Nash, and Shea Taylor; performed by Beyonce. 4, Columbia, 2011/

"Hard Way Home," written by Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth, and Phil Hanseroth; performed by Brandi Carlile. Bear Creek, Columbia, 2012.

"You and I," written by Lotta Lingren; performed by Léon. Léon, Columbia, 2019.

"So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings," written by Caroline Polachek, Teddy Geiger, and Daniel Nigro; performed by Caroline Polachek. PANG, Sony/Perpetual Novice, 2019. 

I Cannot Understand One Word This Man is Saying

In one of the three episodes this season recorded remotely using Zencastr (sponsor me you cowards), Kevin welcomes illustrious guest and old pal from college Kate Johnson into the virtual building where the two discuss autumnal vibes, pop music versus 'real music,' MLA formatting, and what to expect when you're expecting during a pandemic.

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Episode Musical Credits:

Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

"Bleecker Street," written by Paul Simon; performed by Simon and Garfunkel.  Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M., Columbia, 1964.

"Why Does it Always Rain on Me?," written by Fran Healy; performed by Travis. The Man Who, Independiente, 1999.

"In The Aeroplane Over The Sea," written by Jeff Mangum; performed by Neutral Milk Hotel. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, Merge, 1998.

"Rose Parade," written and performed by Elliott Smith. Either/Or, Kill Rock Stars, 1997.

"There, There," written and performed by Radiohead. Hail to the Thief, Capitol, 2003.

"The Greatest," written by Chan Marshall; performed by Cat Power. The Greatest, Matador, 2006.

"My Maudlin Career," written by Tracyanne Campbell; performed by Camera Obscura. My Maudlin Career, 4AD, 2009.

"Farewell Transmission (Demo Version)," written by Jason Molina; performed by Songs: Ohia. The Magnolia Electric Co. (Deluxe Edition Reissue), Secretly Canadian, 2013.

"Civilian," written and performed by Wye Oak. Civilian, Merge, 2011.

"Lilacs," written by Katie Crutchfield; performed by Waxahatchee. Saint Cloud, Merge, 2020.

A Little Rat Person With A Violin

In one of the two episodes recorded for season four that were done in person (practicing good social distancing of course), Kevin welcomes illustrious guest and his (former) co-worker Nell Gehrke into the building, where the two chop it up about the Mississippi River, queer Science Fiction and Fantasy novels, bad Irish accents, how you discover music, and what 'home' actually means.

There are a lot of laughs in this episode, all of them genuine, so hopefully it brightens your day! For real! 

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Episode Musical Credits:

Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994. 

"Lazuli Bunting," written and performed by Andrew Bird; Echolocations: River,  Wegawam Music Co, 2017.

"Hammond Song," written by Margaret Roche, performed by The Roches. The Roches, Warner Brothers, 1979.

"Waveland," written and performed by Noam Pikelny. Universal Favorite, Rounder Records, 2017.

"A Case of You," written and performed by Joni Mitchell. Blue, Reprise Records, 1971.

"This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)," written by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth; performed by Talking Heads. Speaking in Tongues, Sire Records, 1983.

"The Boys of Summer," written by Don Henley and Mike Campbell; performed by The Ataris. So Long, Astoria, Columbia, 2003.