This week Alyssa and Kevin return and discuss the book Emma Cline wrote while dwelling in a backyard shed—The Girls!
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.
Kevin Krein was the host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. You can read the things he has written about contemporary popular music, his poor mental health, and where those things intersect, on his website, and you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
The podcast's original theme music was written and performed by Blake Gardner. He performs as Blake Rules—listen on Spotify or follow him on Instagram.
Closing Credit Music:
“Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Noonie Bao, and Sammy Leighton Clay; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019.
Episode Music Credits:
“Little Flame,” written and performed by Carsie Blanton. The Red Album Vol 2, self-released, 2026
“This One’s For The Girls,” written by Chris Lindsey, Hillary Lindsey, and Aimee Mayo; performed by Martina McBride. Martina, RCA Nashville, 2003.
“Helter Skelter,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; performed by The Beatles. The Beatles, Apple, 1968.
“Never Learn Not to Love,” written by Dennis Wilson; performed by The Beach Boys. 20/20, Capitol, 1969.
“Girl, So Confusing,” written by Charlotte Aitchison and Alexander Guy Cook; performed by Charli XCX. Brat, Atlantic, 2024
“What It Feels Like For A Girl,” written by Madonna Ciccone, Guy SIgsworth, and David Torn; performed by Maddonna. Music, Maverick, 2000.
“Bad Girls,” written by Maya Arulpragasam, Nate Hills, and Marcella Araica; performed by MIA. Matangi, Interscope, 2013.
“Love Land, “written by Charles Wright and Don Trotter; performed by Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. In The Jungle, Babe, Warner, 1970.
“Whole Lotta Love,” written by John Bonham, Willie Dixon, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant; performed by Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969
“Nightcall,” written by Vincent Belorgey and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo; performed by Kavinsky and Lovefoxx. Outrun, Record Makers, 2010.
“Leash,” written by Sky Ferreira and Jorge Elbrecht; performed by Sky Ferreira. Babygirl Original Motion PIcture Soundtrack, A24, 2024.
“Dignity,” written by Erin McCarley and Evan Hutchings; performed by Erin McCarley. Yu Yi, self-released, 2017.
