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Prompt Queens
Summer Vacation Announcement
Hope and Emily are taking a brief summer holiday and be back with a brand new episode August 17th. Hope has a new album, "Happily Ever Elsewhere," out on all streaming platforms August 1st if you are so interested. Thanks for being awesome. See you soon!
2025-07-18
01 min
Prompt Queens
4th of July
If you're lucky to have saved up enough PTO that you're still on vacation, we got you. This one's the 4th of July just two weeks after the federal holiday. The freedom train is still going. Listen in.
2025-07-17
36 min
Prompt Queens
Spinal Tap
Of course this one goes to eleven! Of course Hope and Emily are writing songs to the prompt, "Spinal Tap?" Tune in to find out what happens. And thank you for listening!!!
2025-07-10
35 min
Prompt Queens
Ed Sheeran
LUCKY EPISODE NUMBER 20 for Season three. I think they mean, it folks. You know we mean it when we ask Ed Sheeran to be our prompt and he totally said yes (Ok we didn't ask him, but still he would've totally said yes). Listen in as Hope and Emily take on a Pop songwriting master and try to walk 3:30 minutes in his shoes. We loved this prompt. Now, go write your own Ed-inspired song.
2025-07-03
30 min
Prompt Queens
Window
"Be the window, not the light." THat's what we always say over here at Prompt Queens, but also we didn't actually say that at all during this episode, but it was implied because the prompt is WINDOW, y'all. Listen in as Hope and Emily bring new work to every episode. Remember, the prompt's not the thing, the song is the thing and thanks for listening.
2025-06-26
39 min
Prompt Queens
Raise A Glass
This is "Raise a Glass" two ways. Hope and Emily take the prompt in two very different directions and invite listeners to take the prompt and make it their own. Listen in to this new installment of two songwriters just hashing it out for better or worse week after week in service to the work. High five.
2025-06-19
32 min
Prompt Queens
Drought
Don't worry. The rains of songwriting land gently on this podcast field, but even so, Drought was the prompt. Listen in as Hope and Emily talk about the prompt, share their new songs and also ramble about other stuff in a reasonable fashion.
2025-06-12
35 min
Prompt Queens
Postcard
Welcome to this week's romp into prompts! The prompt is "Postcard" and so we wrote some songs. Keep an ear out for a future episode featuring a guest!! Remember back in the before times when we sometimes had guests On? We are looking into the future and we see one. Stay tuned and thanks for listening.
2025-06-05
37 min
Prompt Queens
Impressionism
Marching Band, Memorial Day, Grilling, Frisbee, rain, life, Monday, cornhole, possibly burning the house down, federal holidays and the prompt was IMPRESSIONISM. This is our first recording back since before our California trip. We love you, thanks for listening, write a song from the prompt Impressionism and we will see you next week.
2025-05-29
28 min
Prompt Queens
Punk
The prompt is PUNK. We did not discuss the ins and outs and even what that prompt meant, we just showed up with the songs we wrote just like every other week. This is us and this is punk and it doesn't get more punk than us (JKJKJKJK, yeah it does we are squares, as the kids say).
2025-05-22
30 min
Prompt Queens
One Line Chorus
The girls tackle a structural prompt this week with the very elusive, "One line chorus." But what does that even mean??? You're gonna have to tune in to find out! Thank you for listening and for being so awesome. You're like a snappy One LIne Chorus of a person (and that's good thing). High five!
2025-05-15
32 min
Prompt Queens
Wilco
If Jeff and the boys over at Wilco pull a hammy (or multiple hammies) preventing them from being the stellar alt country band we all know and love, don't worry, we'll just write the songs for them while they heal. Yes indeed, my friends, Hope and Emily try their best Jeff Tweedy impressions on from top to bottom and wrote these songs. Enjoy.
2025-05-08
28 min
Prompt Queens
Glitter
OH Ok. Now it's Glitter. Last week I bumbled and jumbled and got a little confused, but I've had a good night's sleep and now, friends and dreamers, this week it's GLITTER. Take a stardustified ride with Hope and Emily and see what they do with this week's prompt, THEN, write your own song to Glitter. It's be all sparkle all the time.
2025-05-01
34 min
Prompt Queens
New Mexico
OK this is the right one. New Mexico. Emphasis on the NEW. Sorry that I posted the wrong one got myself all over the place. And now it's New Mexico. Everything's new here.
2025-04-24
35 min
Prompt Queens
Murder Ballad
Hello!! What will happen this time? Will Emily have to call in at the end of the episode to be there for the goodbyes? Will Google finally offer us a super sweet sponsorship deal? Will Hope and Emily write and share two new songs to the prompt 'Murder Ballad?' Yes. That last one is a yes.
2025-04-10
36 min
Prompt Queens
Rascal
Rascal is the prompt today and who knows what's gonna happen but probably raccoons will knock over your trash cans (energetically speaking). Write one yourself. Thank you for listening!
2025-04-03
32 min
Prompt Queens
FERN
Emily's love of houseplants is the inspiration for this week's episode. The lush green of the foliage really comes out in the chorus, ya know? Tune in and find out what happens next on this week's installment!
2025-03-27
32 min
Prompt Queens
Lionel Richie
The data shows that whenever we have a prompt that mentions a truly successful songwriter, more of you tune in. NO, Mr. Richie did not have time in his busy schedule to come out and do the show with us, but don't worry. We wrote his songs for him.
2025-03-20
35 min
Prompt Queens
Costa Rica
Nothing says, "We're getting tired of this thing called cold in late winter and begging for spring", than the prompt "Costa Rica!" Emily and Hope tackle this new one and Hope convinced early on that this might be the episode where they each finally end of bringing the same song to the table....and now you have to listen to find out. Listen, like, share, subscribe and thank you. Keeping writing!
2025-03-13
36 min
Prompt Queens
Cooler
Dear friends, It's us again and we're back with another NEW weekly installment of everyone's favorite prompt songwriting podcast. Listen in as Hope and Emily tackle the prompt, "Cooler." I know I know. YOu have questions. So do we. Tune in to see if anything got clearer for any of us. Love, Hope and Emily
2025-03-06
35 min
Prompt Queens
Neptune
Don't ask us why the prompt is Neptune, just honor the moment, OK? It's where we're at, it took us to places, and we took you along for the journey without even asking your permission. WE're still back, this second episode of Season THREE is proof and we love you. Now go write that song.
2025-02-27
36 min
Prompt Queens
Tea
Did you think we were gone for good? Nope. Just steeping. Just brewing, like a good cup of TEA. Welcome back, friends and neighbors. Hope and Emily return with a brand new episode and a brand new lease on life. It's on. Let's write some songs.
2025-02-20
38 min
Prompt Queens
FAI Field Report 6: Mark Erelli
My final interview from the dance is Mr. Mark Erelli. What a pleasure to get a chance to talk to him after being a fan of his for so many years. Mark (and Emily) and I have met many times through The Listening Room in Hastings, but this was the first time I had the chance to talk songs. Listen in, hear his great song, "The Hitter," and be sure to check out the rest of his catalog after the show. In light of recent events, I recommend his song, "By Degrees" if you haven't heard it yet. Find...
2022-06-05
32 min
Prompt Queens
FAI Field Report 5: Katie Dahl
My friend and FAI roommate, Katie Dahl, is number five of six field reports and it was so delightful to get a chance to talk songs and writing with her on the microphone. Also, Emily and I talk about Katie every third episode probably on an average PQ rotation. Find out more about Katie and follow her on the socials! Her website is: www.katiedahlmusic.com
2022-06-04
16 min
Prompt Queens
FAI Field Report 4: Misty River
Continuing our field reporting with new music from artists you may or may not know, this 4th report features U.K. artist Carmen Phalen of Misty River. You are going to want to listen to this conversation because it's testimony to what music can do and how life can flash neon signs to help you along your way. I had so much fun getting a chance to talk to Carmen. Be sure to find out more by following her on Instagram: @mistyrivermusic and her website: www.mistyrivermusic.com
2022-06-03
21 min
Prompt Queens
FAI Field Report 3: Darryl Purpose
My third field report is with my friend, Darryl Purpose. We get a chance to talk on mic about his work, his life and music and it was so much fun! Enjoy this episode and look for Darryl on all the socials! His website is www.darrylpurpose.com
2022-06-02
16 min
Prompt Queens
FAI Field Report 2: Chloe Foy
Our second Folk Alliance field report songwriter is U.K's Chloe Foy. It was so fun to get to sit down with an artist who I really didn't know and get a chance to hear her talk about her work, her process and her music. It was so much fun! You can find Chloe on instagram, she is @chloefoymusic and her website is: www.chloefoy.com
2022-06-01
21 min
Prompt Queens
FAI Field Report 1: Matthew Fowler
Hey everyone! This is Prompt Queens reporting from Folk Alliance International! This is Hope in the field submitting the first of six field reports where I interview 6 artists from Folk Alliance. Our first field report is Colorado songwriter, Matthew Fowler. You can find him on Instagram: @matthewkfowler His website is: www.matthewfowlermusic.com
2022-05-31
28 min
Prompt Queens
Taylor Swift
We love Taylor. Who doesn't? She's had such a great long and diverse career that there were lots of options to choose from when thinking about how to write a song like her. Tune in this week and then write your own!
2022-03-25
29 min
Prompt Queens
Re-Runs
The prompt today is "re-runs." So all you latch key kids, don't answer the door or answer the phone til Mom comes home from work and settle in for a long afternoon of, you guessed it, reruns.
2022-03-04
25 min
Prompt Queens
Small Town News
What do we know stuff about? Not that much. But we DO know a thing or two about small town news. That's our prompts, these are our songs, and you are still awesome.
2022-02-25
30 min
Prompt Queens
Fireplace
New episode one day late but still awesome! Hopie had some post-production google search How Tos to get through in order to post this show, and I think we'll all agree it was worth the wait! The prompt is Fireplace but don't expect a controlled burn when the Prompt Queens are on fire. Write songs, everybody!
2022-02-11
30 min
Prompt Queens
Katy Perry
It's all Left Shark all the time this episode only we're not wearing costumes and it's not the Super Bowl and none of us are famous. Katy Perry is a great songwriter who has had amazing success writing some meaty, catchy as hell tunes and today we get to hang out with her muse. Have a listen, go back and listen if you haven't had a Katy Perry listening party lately. You can thank us later.
2022-02-04
32 min
Prompt Queens
30 Words
What do two songwriters do to make it tough on themselves? They choose the prompt, "30 words." But it was fun and we've missed you and it turned out to be a really cool prompt.
2022-01-29
27 min
Prompt Queens
The Decemberists
Do you have an epic timeless tale of revenge or love or falling off a cliff in a long dress? Me neither. But the Decemberists do, so fear not. We tackle this kickass band and either do them a service or a disservice with our attempts. But ya know what? WE had a great time doing it. Write those songs, humans! The world needs your feelings and stuff.
2022-01-07
28 min
Prompt Queens
The Edit Episode
The Edit Episode has Hope and Emily revisiting old songs from the podcast and taking a stab at editing. Hope chose her song from the "Tents" episode and Emily chose her song from the "Trains" episode. Today you can listen in and here the old version, the new version and talk about what it's like reworking old work. It's the last episode of 2022 and next year starts a whole new chapter in Prompt Queens! Thanks for listening and we hope you bring your creativity with you into the new year!
2022-01-01
44 min
Prompt Queens
Holiday songs with Emily and Hope
"Please put a penny in the poor Prompt's hat." It is holiday season, the bells are ringing and the prompts are flowing red and green and tinsel-ly in the moonlight everybody. Hope and Emily try their hand at some holiday cheer using 1-4-5 chords as always. And, in the spirit of the season, THANK YOU to our listeners and friends for being so awesome and hanging out with us from Prompt to Prompt.
2021-12-23
28 min
Prompt Queens
Sing Along
The girls are back. We knew they would be and they've written some sweet sweet sing along tunes for you and your's.
2021-12-16
26 min
Prompt Queens
Songs without rhyme
Who says a song needs to rhyme? Not us! We do what we want. And, on this episode, we chose not to rhyme. Do we love that choice? Yeah sure. Learning and growing and what not. To reach levels of non-rhyming songs such as Paul Simon's America, Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner," REM's "Sidewinder Sleeps." We love those songs and we think you're great.
2021-11-20
36 min
Prompt Queens
Miss America
And we're in crowns and sashes and dreaming of world peace, everyone. Thank you, as always, for listening!
2021-11-11
29 min
Prompt Queens
Renaissance Fair
Hold my turkey leg, we're going to Renaissance Fair.
2021-11-05
30 min
Prompt Queens
Indian Summer
In these final days when we are living squarely between the waining warmth of old September and the coming cold of old Frost McGee. Hope and Emily capture fall leaves in a bottle and never, not even once, bring up Pumpkin Spice anything. Enjoy.
2021-10-29
37 min
Prompt Queens
Theme song
Do you love theme songs as much as we love theme songs? You know what's great about a theme song? They're short. No pressure there. Just write something that clocks in at 53 seconds that makes it snappy and jazzy and, blam-o, you've got a hit on your hands.
2021-10-23
40 min
Prompt Queens
Bowling
Hello Prompt Team! It's Thursday and that means we've got a hot fresh episode of Prompt Queens for you and the prompt is, yes, America's forgotten pastime except for when you remember it again on a Saturday with nothing to do because it's fun, the stakes are low, and you're dying to put on used shoes, you guessed it: bowling. This episode has so much more than just strikes and gutters. Buckle up.
2021-09-02
52 min
Prompt Queens
Things that ruin public park
It's a new day, a new prompt so it means it's a new episode of Prompt Queens. Yay. It'll take you places.
2021-08-26
34 min
Prompt Queens
Men Without Shirts Mowing Their Lawn
Yes, we missed last week and we missed you. This week's prompt gets us talking about all kinds of things including clover, lawncare, aging, kids going off to college, Flight of the Conchords. So, ya know, a pretty typical episode for us. You never know what's going to happen and neither do we. Enjoy!
2021-08-19
35 min
Prompt Queens
Flat Tire
Fear not, we don't need no stinking roadside assistance when it comes to repairing this situation. We've got brains and guitars, pens and paper, and this prompt to get us going. The prompt is: flat tire.
2021-07-29
38 min
Prompt Queens
History
Ooohhhh, there's so much possibility that it feels like an ocean of prompts all in one prompt? But is it, though? We hope you enjoy this episode of Prompt Queens.
2021-07-22
40 min
Prompt Queens
South Padre Island
This episode has enough cheap beer, beach vibes, hot hits, Jeeps, and young people with under-developed pre-frontal corteces on Spring break in 1989 enough to satisfy the most sun-deprived midwesterners among us. And it has Hope and Emily writing songs about South Padre Island using their imagination and the internet.
2021-07-08
34 min
Prompt Queens
Baseball
The episode for today is "Baseball." America's pasttime. And who knows more about the great old game than Hope and Emily? Like, everyone. Most people know more about baseball than we do. It's summer time, we have a prompt and we're writing songs. We hope you are too.
2021-07-01
37 min
Prompt Queens
Season 3 Episode 2 "Alicia Silverstone"
What do you do when you grew up in the 80s and 90s glued to the television and pop culture beacons of inspiration? You mine it for song prompts. Today's prompt: Alicia Silverstone.
2021-06-10
36 min
Prompt Queens
Prompt Queens Season 3 Episode 1: Graduation
We're back! We did it. We knew we'd come back and now we have and we've written songs and we're so glad you've joined us. This week's prompt was: Graduation.
2021-06-03
34 min
Prompt Queens
Western Meadowlark
We are back with our first pandemic episode recorded over Zoom. This week we take a stab at Western Meadowlarks. A figurative stab at the prompt Western Meadowlark. It's good to be back. We missed you!
2020-09-03
49 min
Prompt Queens
Out of the Blue
This is not a Debbie Gibson episode (though, note to self for later), but we do write to a title she used: Out of the Blue. As always, two different takes on a theme, two different approaches, a unified love of jokes and nonsense.
2020-04-09
38 min
Prompt Queens
The Factory
It's good work if you can find it, but Hope & Emily write pretty bleak songs about factory work this week: one historical and one contemporary. You can write your own song about the factory and send it in!
2020-03-26
37 min
Prompt Queens
Gettin' Lit & Gettin' Laid
Do we apologize in advance? Do we write a disclaimer? IDK, you can see what the title of this episode is. You know what you're getting into. Despite the terrible prompt and questionable songs, it's a pretty good episode. You should write your own terrible song to this terrible prompt and share it with us!
2020-03-12
35 min
Prompt Queens
Earnest Political Songs with Bob Hillman
Special guest Bob Hillman joins Hope & Emily in Beaver Crossing to sing earnest political protest songs a la Woody Guthrie. Do you think the Prompt Queens can pull this one off? Do you think you can? Give it a shot! Give this episode a listen!
2020-02-27
1h 02
Prompt Queens
Valentines Day
Hope and Emily celebrate Valentines Day in song, each with their own unique take on the day. Is it sentimental? Is it cynical? Listen and find out, AND send in your own song!
2020-02-13
28 min
Prompt Queens
Alanis Morissette
Hope and Emily (figuratively) tackle Alanis Morissette, although if they were to ever meet her they might be so excited that they do tackle her. No they wouldn't, Alanis. No one will tackle you. Either way, as admirers of her music, the Prompt Queens had a great time trying to write a song for her. You should write one too!
2020-01-30
33 min
Prompt Queens
And in This Moment
We kick off a new year and a new season with the prompt And in That Moment. You should write a song in THIS moment and send it in to us.
2020-01-16
46 min
Prompt Queens
Year in Review
Where did 2019 go? It went into a ton of songs. Prompt Queens wrote their butts off this year an in this episode, they recap the highlights. And hats of to Thad, the long suffering pretengineer for cutting together this episode.
2020-01-02
39 min
Prompt Queens
Christmas
Ho, ho, ho and hallelujah! Hope & Emily sing a couple Christmas tunes for you this week and wish you and yours a great year's end no matter what or how you celebrate and encourage you to keep writing.
2019-12-26
40 min
Prompt Queens
Tom Petty
We're tackling a giant. Today we write songs a la our hero, Tom Petty, and take a deep dive into songwriting nerd-dom. When one of us is counting out beats while the other is playing her chorus, you know we've reached a new level. We're glad to be back after a two week break and ready to finish out the year!
2019-12-19
41 min
Prompt Queens
Clean Living
Okay, dirty birds, it's time for clean living. Hope & Emily write songs about what it means to live clean. Write your own and send it in!
2019-12-05
31 min
Prompt Queens
Thanksgiving
Gobble, gobble, Prompt Team. Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful that you keep listening and writing along. Here are our Thanksgiving offerings. We'd love to hear yours!
2019-11-28
40 min
Prompt Queens
Board Games
Let's play Twister. Let's play Risk. Let's write a song about board games. Done. Check out how Emily & Hope did in this episode of Prompt Queens. Then write your own!
2019-11-21
38 min
Prompt Queens
Fall
Adios, summer. Not so fast, winter. Let's pause and appreciate autumn, shall we? We shall. In the episode Hope & Emily write songs about fall and record the episode in front of a live audience. Good times!
2019-11-07
54 min
Prompt Queens
End of Movie
Here's a follow up our smash hit episode 44: Start of Movie--it's episode 45: End of Movie! Hope and Emily write songs to play as the credits roll. You should write one too and send it in!
2019-10-31
39 min
Prompt Queens
Start of Movie
Emily and Hope write songs for the start of a movie. What movie? You know, the next blockbuster high school hit that starts with a morning montage. What's it sound like? You're going to have to listen and find out. AND write your own song and send it in.
2019-10-24
26 min
Prompt Queens
Two Hooky Choruses
Two turntables and a microphone. Two birds with one stone. Two hooky choruses and no verses. The latter is what Emily & Hope tackled this week: they each took a stab at two choruses, and two choruses alone. They have vowed never to do that again, but you should listen to hear what they came up with AND you should write your own hooky choruses and send them in!
2019-10-17
27 min
Prompt Queens
And Then Some
Hope & Emily wrote new songs and then some. They crack some jokes and then some. The Prompt Queens talk about songwriting and then some. They encourage you to write a long at home and send it in...(wait for it)...and then some.
2019-10-10
35 min
Prompt Queens
Straight Edge
Is it a razor? Is it the tool you use to draw a line? Is it a goody-goody? Listen and find out how Emily and Hope interpreted this prompt. THEN, write your own song and send it in!
2019-10-03
29 min
Prompt Queens
Fruit
Hope and Emily write songs about fruit, share their favorite smoothie recipes, try on new accents, and discuss songwriting and the creative process. You should write along at home!
2019-09-26
34 min
Prompt Queens
Pat Benetar
Hope & Emily pay homage to an amazing lady of the 80s, rocker Pat Benetar. Do things go a little off the rails? Slightly, but don't they always? The Prompt Queens write two songs a la Pat. They talk songwriting. They welcome their pal Lisa into the studio. They crack each other up and they invite you to write along at home.
2019-09-19
38 min
Prompt Queens
Titanic
Do you like nautical puns? Do you like historical dramas? Do you like your songs rife with metaphors and tragedies? Then have we got a show for you! Emily & Hope tackle Titanic on this week's episode. Got a song about a sinking ship? Send it in!
2019-09-12
42 min
Prompt Queens
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Can we GET more 90s than this episode? All we want is to feel this way and walk on the ocean. This week Hope & Emily write songs a la Toad the Wet Sprocket. You should write one too and send it in.
2019-09-05
40 min
Prompt Queens
Motown
You know who is just like Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and The Temptations? Prompt Queens. This week Emily and Hope try their hands at writing a song for Motown.
2019-08-29
38 min
Prompt Queens
School Days
Tis the season for sending the children back into the loving arms of their educators. Hope & Emily write odes to school days on this week's episode. You should write one, too! Send it in.
2019-08-22
32 min
Prompt Queens
Minor Key
We're way down yonder in the minor key this week. It's well-worn territory for Hope and new terrain for Emily. What about you? Have you written in a minor key? Write one and send it in. It could a real feeler about love and escape (like Hope's) or a horror story (like Emily's) about...well...you're going to have to listen.
2019-08-15
36 min
Prompt Queens
Seafaring Song
Hoist the mainsail! Swab the poop deck! Hope & Emily have written seafaring songs for this episode. Are they about the literal sea? Is the sea a metaphor? You're going to have to listen and find out. And then write your own seafaring song and send it in!
2019-08-08
38 min
Prompt Queens
Children's Song
This week we trot out tunes for the younger set. Maybe one takes a dark turn. Maybe one inventories the spice cabinet. You're going to have to listen and find out. Then write your own kids' song and send it in. You can do it. It's fun!
2019-08-01
35 min
Prompt Queens
Listener Submissions 5
Listeners have been writing along at home. Let's celebrate two more listener submissions!
2019-07-29
08 min
Prompt Queens
Wedding Song
Here comes the brides. Hope and Emily try their hands at wedding songs. Would you walk down the aisle to this nonsense? No? Then write your own wedding song! And send it to us!
2019-07-25
34 min
Prompt Queens
Listener Submissions 4
Listeners have been writing along at home. Let's celebrate two more listener submissions!
2019-07-22
11 min
Prompt Queens
Video Prompt Grey's Anatomy Wall of Women
Nonverbal prompt say what? This week Hope & Emily use a video prompt! They watch the "Wall of Women" scene from this season's Grey's Anatomy with the volume off and write the song that they think should be played beneath it. They want you to write one too and send it in!
2019-07-18
45 min
Prompt Queens
Listener Submissions 3
Listeners have been writing along at home. Let's celebrate two listener submissions!
2019-07-15
11 min
Prompt Queens
Fire
Hope & Emily set the podcast ablaze. They don't need no water. They got a bad desire. They went down, down, down and the flames went higher. You get the idea. The Prompt Queens write about fire, discuss songs, songwriting, and the creative process and invite you to write a long at home. Submit your song and hear it on a Monday mini episode!
2019-07-11
39 min
Prompt Queens
Listener Submissions 2
Listeners have been playing along at home. Let's celebrate two listener submissions!
2019-07-08
10 min
Prompt Queens
Listener Submissions 1
We are finally doing it! This mini episode features 2 listener submissions. BLAM O. Listen to what your fellow listeners have done with the prompts and send in your own song. We can't wait to hear 'em!
2019-07-08
13 min
Prompt Queens
Sing-A-Long
Emily & Hope challenge themselves to write a song hooky enough that a crowd can join in and sing-a-long on first listen and then they enlist a crowd on which to test out the songs. Can you write a sing-a-long? Try it out, man, and send it in!
2019-07-04
46 min
Prompt Queens
Nirvana
Hope and Emily tackle the 90s grunge of their (relative) youth. Put on your Docs, a baby doll dress, and a flannel shirt and get ready for songs written for Nirvana. And shenanigans. And write along at home. Songwriting is fun.
2019-06-13
37 min
Prompt Queens
Forty-Five Minute Songs
Hope & Emily are back, recording on the scene at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville, TX. This week's prompt is to set a timer and write a song in 45 minutes. Tick-tock, you guys. Tune in to hear the results AND write along at home!
2019-06-06
40 min
Prompt Queens
Break
Hope & Emily take a break. They'll be back soon!
2019-05-16
02 min
Prompt Queens
Trains Part Two
Last week Hope & Emily welcomed special guests Edie Carey and Sarah Sample to talk shop and play train songs. Hilarity ensued. Today we bring you Trains Part Two where the party continues. Got a train song? Send it in! Don't have a train song? Write one and send it in!
2019-05-09
27 min
Prompt Queens
Trains Part One
Hope and Emily put a pin in their songs for Nirvana to bring in two very special guests Edie Carey and Sarah Sample. There is so much WISDOM (and laughing and singing) in the recording that we decided to split it into two episodes. Got a train song? Play along at home and send it in!
2019-05-02
34 min
Prompt Queens
Broadway
Hope & Emily write a song for a broadway musical. This episode is better than Cats. You'll want to listen to it again and again. As always the Prompt Queens talk about songwriting and the creative process, and invite you to write along at home.
2019-04-25
40 min
Prompt Queens
Murder
The Prompt Queens experience a dark night of the soul while writing about murder, but still manage to crack each other up. Hope and Emily talk about the songwriting process, finding your writer's voice, and MURDER.
2019-04-18
42 min
Prompt Queens
I'm Not Who I Used to Be with Steve Seskin
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special episode with teacher, mentor, friend, and writer of SEVEN number one songs Steve Seskin. Steve gave Emily & Hope the prompt I'm Not Who I Used to Be and the three discuss the songwriting process and crack wise as usual.
2019-04-11
37 min
Prompt Queens
Number
They say good things come in threes, at least that what Hope says in her number song this week. We prove it to be true because you get THREE SONGS this episode. Emily & Hope write to the prompt: a number, and talk shop about songwriting.
2019-04-04
37 min
Prompt Queens
Summer
It's been a long, long winter and the Prompt Queens team is ready for summer. We tried to conjure it through songwriting. Hear Hope and Emily play odes to warmer weather and discuss the songwriting process. Then, write your own and send it in!
2019-03-28
35 min