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LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHTrivia & Tea ROUND 2!We are back with trivia this week with tough questions about mullets, La La Land, girl-power anthems, and fabricated live recordings. Can Lindsay run the trivia gauntlet? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2024-04-0559 minLYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Time of the Season of the Fake ZombiesIn December of 1967, before the release of their biggest hit in the United States, The Zombies called it quits. Seeing a money-making opportunity, two shady promoters from Michigan created not one, but two (!!!) imposter bands calling themselves The Zombies and put them on the road. This week, Aviv and Lindsay dive into the insane true story, and ask how could this have happened in the sixties, and then somehow again in the 1980s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2024-03-151h 10LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHGreen Day "American Idiot"This year on New Year’s Eve, Green Day, one of the best selling rock bands in history, changed the lyrics to their 2004 Anti-Bush anthem, American Idiot, to take a shot at the MAGA crowd. This week, Lindsay and Aviv dive deep into the band’s history, ideology, and recording style to determine when, if ever, Green Day jumped the shark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2024-01-262h 21LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHLittle Stevie Wonder and the Birthday Song that CouldWho knew that the sweet sounds of Stevie Wonder were a driving force behind making MLK Day a national holiday? Well, we didn’t. But now we do. And this week we’ve got the full story behind the song, as we explore the life and genius of Little Stevie Wonder— plus, an unlikely conspiracy theory: Can the man actually see?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-09-291h 32LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHIndiana Jim and The Peoples Temple of DoomIn 1973, California-based Rev. Jim Jones and his followers released a private-press, gospel-pop-funk LP — not-so-subtly titled He’s Able. As Rolling Stone noted, “The production values and arrangements are surprisingly top notch, the music is infectiously catchy, and the performances, especially by the lead singers, are vibrant.” That’s part of what makes the tragedy that followed so confusing and horrible — a contradiction so stark and horrific it tantalizes our deepest terrors. Want to know the whole story behind the sounds and the suicides? We’ve got it all, this week on Lyrics for Lunch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...2023-09-221h 45LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHViolent Femmes "Blister in the Sun"Forty years after its release, the opening guitar lick and congenial snare response of Violent Femmes’ “Blister in the Sun” remain a calling card for end of the second Millennium. This week we look at the circumstances that led to its rise a cult classic — and ask our favorite question … what is this song even about?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-09-151h 10LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHViva Forever: The Spice Girls' Sapphic SecretThe Spice Girls hit the peak of their fame in 1997 with the release of their second album, Spiceworld . It would be the last album the iconic five some would ever put out together. Their final song was Spiceworld’s chart-topper “Viva Forever,” a sultry ballad about a secret love that was lost. So who was it about? And why did the Spice Girls break up when they appeared to be just heating up? We’ve got the whole story, this week on Lyrics for Lunch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-09-081h 12LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHSixpence None The Richer Hit the Jackpot with "Kiss Me"In 1999, TV and film soundtracks were as popular as women-as-prizes plot lines. This week, we take a look at Sixpence None The Richer’s sleeper hit, “Kiss Me,” which had a starring role in multiple problematic plot lines and became 1999’s most played song in 11 countries.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-09-011h 00LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHOliver Anthony and his "Rich Men North of Richmond"Wednesday night, the first Republican presidential primary debate kicked off by asking presidential hopefuls not about policy or solutions to our nation's biggest problems — no. When Fox News host Martha MacCallum took to the mic to ask her first question, it was about country newcomer Oliver Anthony, whose lighting rise to fame was so unbelievable that folks who understand how going viral actually works started asking questions. This week, we follow the trail to find out who is behind Anthony's rise to fame, and take a look at the song lyrics galvanizing Good Ol' Boys with its evocation of Re...2023-08-251h 21LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHBillie Eilish is Happier Than Ever (Minisode)We appear out of our little summer hibernation holes to discuss Billie Eilish's Happier Than Ever and ask the most important question of all: Does it slap? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-06-3022 minLYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHWhat's Love Got to Do With It?This week we pay tribute to the legendary life of Tina Turner, from her unlikely rise to stardom and her courage on stage and off. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-06-091h 30LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Linda Lindas' "Racist, Sexist Boy"In May 2021, a video of a teenage punk band went viral. The original song they were performing in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month was an anti-hate original they’d written in the wake of pandemic lockdown as anti-Asian sentiments were growing among racists everywhere. “Racist, Sexist Boy” caught the attention of some heavy hitting musicians — and today the Linda Lindas have appeared in two films and are touring with Paramore. How did this all happen so quickly? We’ll give you two guesses. But even if the Linda Lindas are the new nepobabies in town, we’re here...2023-06-0256 minLYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe World Against Laura Jane GraceThis week, with trans rights under continuous attack, we look at the life of Against Me! lead singer, Laura Jane Grace — from clashing with the law as a teenager, to coming up in the punk rock scene, to finding the courage to embody her true self. We’ll look at the secrets Laura was sharing with her fans through her music, and how her lyrical camouflage helped her and others like her find the courage to life their authentic lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-05-251h 16LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe 9 Lives of Doja CatDoja Cat’s career has not been without controversy since her 2018 internet breakout “MOOO! (Bitch I’m a Cow)” dazzled the hearts and minds of anyone with a cell phone. Since then, she’s collab’d with SZA, the Weekend, won an MTV Music Video Award for Best New Artist, and casually changed what it means to be an American rapper. But the snags she’s hit along the way have been so questionable they prompted the New York Times to ask, “Is Doja Cat Uncancelable?” Join us on our quest for the truth — on the bumpy road of blue face, joyful fa...2023-05-191h 37LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHSammy Davis Junior: The Candy ManIn the mid-1960s, Sammy Davis Jr. was the third most-famous black person in the world — just behind Dr. Martin Luther King and Muhammad Ali. Davis, undoubtedly the most popular of the three, dazzled audiences with song, dance, and self-deprecation, skills he learned could help save his skin in the Army where he suffered racist violence that would leave him permanently disfigured. But Davis was determined not to let racism stop him, even when it came between him and the love of his life. This week, we explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Mister Show Business. Hold onto your...2023-05-121h 30LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHMiley Cyrus is buying her own FlowersMiley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have been off and on since they were teenagers. More than a decade later, Miley’s burning it all down. But what are the circumstances that led to her mega-hit breakup anthem “Flowers”? And what exactly does Bruno Mars have to do with it? Did Miley and Dolly Parton start a cult to get kicked out of elementary school? We’ve got the whole scoop, this week on Lyrics for Lunch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-05-021h 11LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Many Faces of Lizzy GrantIn 2011, Lizzy Grant reinvented herself and started on the path to superstardom. Today she is one of the most well-known musical artists in the world — under a different name. But somewhere along the way, Grant’s celeb persona may have gotten the better of her. This week we ask ourselves, who is Lizzy Grant? And at what point is the alter ego just the ego? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-04-251h 58LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHPearl Jam’s “Jeremy,” human turd Ron DeSantis, and the rise of the Tennessee ThreeIn 1991, an eerie, grunge tale of teen violence swept popular culture. The rumor mill went wild: Was Jeremy about a school shooting? Revenge for childhood bullying? An evil kid with Daddy issues? But the true story of Jeremy Wade Dell is a lot more complicated than the chorus of a song. And the problems that led to his death have heart-wrenchingly only gotten worse over the past two decades. Join us this week for a rollercoaster ride of tragedies — from childhood suicide to Ron DeSantis and the saga of the Tennessee Three. ...2023-04-181h 27LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Crush that Rocked the World: Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles"In 2002, a Little Love Song That Could finally made its way from Vanessa Carlton’s brain out into the world — and the world was never the same. How did one song manage to catapult careers (Terry Crews included) while becoming the calling card for the Basic B? What happened to Vanessa after her song went platinum? And, perhaps most importantly, who is this song about? We’ve got all this and more, this week on Lyrics for Lunch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-04-111h 14LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Dirt on Destiny’s Child: From “Say My Name” to “Survivor”What happens when two domineering stage parents decide that the fate of their family is written in the stars? And how many of Destiny’s Children did Beyonce trample on her way to becoming Queen Bey? We’ve got the stories behind the scandals — this week on Lyrics for Lunch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-04-041h 30LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHIs Andre Charles a Catwalking Contradiction?Equal parts unlikely and inevitable, the rise of Andre Charles from poverty in the Atlanta punk scene, to drag icon for the 20th & 21st centuries, to fracking mogul — is a story as American as apple pie. This week, we explore his one and only musical chart topper, and what exactly he means by *work.* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-03-281h 33LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHParis Hilton Revisited[That's] Hot off the press: Hilton's memoir drops today, but we've already got the scoop on the making of the American heiress and the survivor beneath the facade. Join us for a very special re-release of the Paris Hilton story.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-03-141h 39LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHLive's "Lightning Crashes": Two Chads and One Con-man Who Just Won't QuitThis week, we bring you the story of how one of the most promising rock bands of the nineties fell from grace — and who was behind the crash. Watch us on YouTube on Podcasts on VEVO. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-03-071h 29LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Coup's "Fat Cats, Bigga Fish" is Exactly What You Need Right Now.It has been said that “Fat Cats, Bigga Fish” by the band The Coup “is to hip hop what Alan Ginsberg’s Howl is to poetry, Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue” is to Jazz, or Marx’s Das Kapital is to socialist theory.” This week, Lindsay and Aviv take a deep dive into a hip hop record and a lyricist, Boots Riley, who has always weirdly been able to predict the future, maybe even 9/11. Let's just hope he's wrong about the horses... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-02-281h 06LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Girl Just Want to Have Fun"Cyndi Lauper: Feminist icon, fierce ally, fashion legend, and WWE Hall-of-Famer … need we say more? This week, we take you behind the scenes on the making of the feisty equality anthem that almost never was. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-02-211h 24LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHJax’s “Victoria’s Secret”: The Darkest Side of Cultural MisogynyTikTok sensation Jax’s breakout hit “Victoria’s Secret” shines a light on the retail giant that cashed in on selling brightly colored body issues to generations of women and girls. Upon closer look, the story behind Victoria’s Secret is even darker and dirtier than ever imagined. Watch us on Podcasts on VEVO. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-02-101h 27LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Long Winters: "The Commander Thinks Aloud"One song, two tin can tragedies. This week, we pay tribute to human bravery ... and hubris — to the resounding sounds of the lost STS-107 Columbia Space Shuttle mission and some  very misguided tweets. Find us on PodcastsonVEVO. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-02-031h 20LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Chicks: Still Not Ready to Make NiceOn March 10, 2003, just days before the American invasion of Iraq, anti-war protests were growing in the streets of London. It was the start of the Dixie Chicks Top of the World Tour, and between songs at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Chicks lead singer, Natalie Maines, told the audience she was against war and violence, too. The resulting backlash went waaaay down in history as the premier example of modern-day cancellation. This is the story of what happens when “free speech” gets tested by those touting god, guns, and country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2023-01-271h 18LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHNuma Numa: The Legend of Gary BrolsmaIn late 2004, an anonymous 18-year old uploaded a webcam video to the internet with the sole intention of making his friends smile. Little did he know he was about to define what it means to go viral. The boy? Gary Brolsma. The song? Dragostea Din Tei — an absolute banger that would turn Gary into an international superstar. Or was it the other way around? Did the song make Gary a sensation or did Gary make the song? Find out this week as we take a look at the Numa Numa song and the legend of Gary Brolsma. Ch...2023-01-201h 08LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Jenny from the Block": A Tale of Two BennifersIn 2002, Jennifer Lopez humble-bragged her humble beginnings by name dropping the Bronx 28 times in one song. The accompanying jet-setting video, featuring her freshly tanned boy-toy Ben Affleck, left the world shaking their heads. The Bronx was pissed! Kids were screaming in the streets. But 21 years later, Bennifer is back — and JLo’s got a new “Dear Ben” on the way to celebrate. This week, we take you on a journey from the Block to Bennifer and back again. And yes, there’s plenty of ass-kissing, this week on Lyrics for Lunch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyric...2023-01-131h 28LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHSolving the Mystery of Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain”By now the world is pretty convinced it knows who Carly Simon annihilated in 1971 when she penned her epic breakup anthem “You’re So Vain.” But like most songs on this show, the truth lies somewhere far more obscure. Join us this week as Aviv reveals the song’s true inspiration, and it isn’t Matthew McConaughey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2023-01-061h 15LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHYou Can Check Out Any Time You LikeLindsay is in the driver's seat this week as we cruise down the dark desert highway. Is The Eagles' Hotel California a backmasked, Satan-worshiping pop odyssey? A cannibalistic reggae riff? A thinly veiled metaphor for a trip the the mental institution, hidden to protect copyright? Or something far more sinister, a commentary on the music industry itself? All that and more, this week... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-12-091h 19LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHTutti Frutti, Loose BootyHow did a sexed-up blues ditty become a non-sensical ode to ... Italian ice cream? We've got the scoop, this week, as we we take a look at the life and times of one Richard Wayne Penniman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-12-021h 15LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"I Don't Like Mondays": The Inception of Mass Murder in the US As Business As UsualThere's been 10 mass shootings in the US since we recorded this episode less than 6 days ago. This week, we set out to tell the story of a misunderstood "hangover" anthem — an epic tune for every case of the Mondays with a dark origin and an unlikely killer. But as we move into this holiday weekend, we find ourselves at a loss for words. All we can say is hold your loved ones close, and your government accountable.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-11-241h 15LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Parties Are Advised to Chill: Barbie Girl in a Barbie WorldSince its release in 1997, "Barbie Girl" has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. But not everyone was too pleased with its success. This week, we've got the dream house worthy details about the dance-pop song that spurred a four-year lawsuit and Rolling Stone deemed the worst song of the '90s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-11-181h 06LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Mind is the Magic — the Spectacular Rise and Fall of Siegfried & RoyLindsay is back! This week with the unlikely story of two Germans whose quirky coping mechanisms evolved to transform the fabric of Las Vegas as we know it. That’s right, it’s Siegfried & Roy! From their humble beginnings to their real-life Jurassic Park spectacular’s 13-year run and run-ins with the law (oh, and did we mention a theme song from Michael Jackson?), we’ve got all there is to know about the rise and fall of the OG Tiger Kings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-11-111h 23LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHBonus: The Teeth Strike Back! It's Aviv on Pick A Disc PodcastWith Lindsay down and out after a botched wisdom tooth extraction, we sadly had to take a week off from the show. But in honor of her troubles, we're calling on our friend Matt from Pick A Disc podcast, where Aviv guest hosted last year to talk about one of his favorite albums "You're My Lover Now" by The Teeth (get it?). We wish Lindsay a speedy recovery and we'll be back next week with a regularly scheduled episode of Lyrics for Lunch. For now, enjoy Pick A Disc! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2022-11-041h 11LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHDavid Bowie's "Heroes" — A Lesson in Not Having AnyDavid Bowie is beloved for good reason: His iconic music catalogue is an international treasure. His uncanny ability for reinvention and self-expression redefined sexuality and helped so many people embrace their own. He's the irrefutable King of Glam Rock. He has a remarkable, whimsical ability to convey the bizarreness of existence in his lyrics like no one else. But when he died in 2016, a debate sparked online about his sexual past. Was he a genius or a monster? A rock god or a rapist? Faced with the Moonage Daydream Bowie documentary that dropped last month, we ask ourselves: What...2022-10-281h 44LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHMariah Carey's Grunge FantasyThis week, special guest TikTok's Patrick Hicks regales us with the tale of Mariah Carey's rise to stardom (hint: it all started at a Holiday party), her lasting influence in pop and hip-hop, and her secret Grunge project that's blowing the internet's mind. That's one talented CHICK.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-10-211h 01LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Jenny Was A Friend of Mine" — The Killers, the Preppy Murder, and the elusive TrilogyIn summer 2004, a hot new group of 20-something anglophiles dropped an album that became an instant classic. That band was the Killers, and the album, Hot Fuss. What inspired its opening track? What did it have to do with the 1986 Central Park "Preppy" murder? Who is the real Jenny? And how many songs were written about her? We've got the deets, this week as we revisit one of the best breakout albums we care to remember.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-10-141h 40LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHABBA Mania: Winner Takes it AllOur long awaited ABBA episode (says Aviv): The Winner Takes it All. What do you get when you take four Swedish superstars, a victim of a Nazi eugenics program, a Eurovision won, 9/11, and two doomed marriages? The greatest pop band of all time (says Aviv). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-10-071h 47LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHIt's The End of The World As We Know It — And We Feel Fine!In 1987, R.E.M. released an album that would catapult the band from Slightly Obscure to Mainstream Rock Heroes — inspiring Rolling Stone to declare the Georgian quartet: "America's Best Rock & Roll Band"! And on that Little Album That Could was a 4-minute ode to the End of Days, a word salad delivered with such erratic fury that more than 20 years later, it still compels listeners in their darkest hours to fire it up and attempt to sing along. But what do the words really mean? And what does it have to do with Lester Bangs and Leonard Bernstein? Take a ri...2022-09-301h 04LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHIt's "Teenage Dirtbag," baby!Think "Teenage Dirtbag" is merely an angsty ode to outsiderdom? Maybe you could have sworn it was a Weezer song. Or a new TikTok trend. Here's the thing: it is some of these things — and so much more. This week, we take a closer look at some bizarre events that inspired a banger of a cult hit that has kept its creator, Wheatus, just barely culturally relevant for more than two decades. With guest appearances by Tipper Gore, Dashboard Confessional, Harry Styles, and yes, Weezer, it's everything our inner teenagers could ever want and more.  --- Support this pod...2022-09-231h 27LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Cure: Just Like Heaven and the Mystery of Myra PoleoThe Cure is perhaps as influential as 80s bands get. The post-punk groups’s emotive love songs famously evolve from despair to euphoria and back again with a casual elegance achieved by very few. So who - or what? - inspired enraptured heart-wrenchers like “Just Like Heaven” and “Pictures of You”? We’ll give you one guess :) This week when we deep dive into the band that seamlessly bridged pop, new wave, punk, goth, grunge, and dirgey rock and left a mark on the hearts of so many.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-09-161h 08LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHFuck Ted Nugent and his "Cat Scratch Fever"You know the overzealous gun-nut of cock rock, but do you know the poop-crusted, draft-dodger, Motor City Madman who relentlessly bragged about his "jail bait" problem? This week we're at it again, exposing blatant sex crimes of the music industry that rather than going punished, are instead lauded with accolades — yep, its worst offenders (read: Ted Nugent) are handed platforms and privileges like eponymous television shows, sold-out stadiums, and invitations to State of the Unions. If you thought Ted Nugent was just a loud-mouthed asshole who took his machine gun to a herd of 455 innocent pigs and threatened democratic le...2022-09-091h 35LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH“Hands Clean”: How We Failed Alanis MorisetteIn 1995, Alanis Morisette changed the rules of rock and roll forever — paving the way for female voices overdue for a mainstream platform. So then how is it that her most vulnerable confessions were turned a blind eye? This week, we look at the complexities of teenage stardom and the price that comes with shattering glass ceilings.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-09-021h 48LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHNo one likes Blink 182's "What's My Age Again" when it's 23This week we take a look at the song that immortalized being 23 and stupid. But what is it about Blink 182's ode to never growing up that somehow actually made them immortal? Did it have anything to do with extra terrestrials or the nine lives of its band members? And what role did the band's childish misogyny play in shaping the hearts and minds of the impressionable young people who loved it? Do aliens really exist? What does Green Day have to do with any of it? All this and more, this week when we take you back to the...2022-08-261h 32LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHAnarchy in the U.K. / God Save the QueenBy listener request, this supersized episode covers the history of the Sex Pistols from the perspective of their two "visionaries": Malcolm MacLaren and John Lydon (Johnny Rotten). Who was actually in creative control of the band? And more importantly, who was more full of shit? The history of the seminal punk band has a lot more twists and turns that you might think — with detours to Buster Poindexter, Judge Judy, Lizzo, and more.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-08-192h 02LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHLong Live Joni Mitchell and Her Beloved "Both Sides Now"In our first episode of season 2, we look at the life that shaped the Joni Mitchell legacy—and how her real and raw ballad "Both Sides Now" has become a media darling and cult classic in its own right. It wasn't always Moons and Junes and Fairytales for Mitchell, who first performed "Both Sides Now" at the age of 23. But she sure made magic out of misery. This week, we honor the grace and glory of one of the great poets and musical masterminds of this generation. It sure is good to be back. **A few weeks after this episode wa...2022-08-121h 27LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHSaying Bye Bye Bye to Lou PearlmanMatthew Ducey joins us once again for the thrilling conclusion to the Lou Pearlman story. In addition to fleecing two of the biggest singing groups of all time, Lou is also responsible for one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in American history. The commission of which takes us on an international manhunt. All this and more, this week on Lyrics for Lunch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-04-221h 11LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHSpecial ep: The Lou Pearlman Story with guest Matthew DuceyThis week, for our extra spectacular 50th episode, we are joined by Matthew Ducey, producer of The Boyband Con: The Lou Pearlman Story. In this long awaited episode, we discuss the rise of Lou Pearlman, creator (and sixth member) of the Backstreet Boys, N*Sync, LFO, O-Town, and many more bands. We explore Pearlman's humble beginnings from bling crashing and insurance fraud to becoming one of the biggest record producers of all time. And it's all thanks to a chance encounter with New Kids on the Block. Now that's what we call, the Right Stuff.  --- Support this p...2022-04-081h 06LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHListen to this RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOWWhat does a 1991 chart-topper from a bunch of British skater bois with a real Jordan Catalano vibe have to do with Romania's Christmas revolution? Thank you for asking, we will tell you -- this week, when we go deep into the inspiration behind Jesus Jones' revolutionary hit, "Right Here, Right Now."  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-03-251h 17LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Band, "The Weight," and the Power of FolkloreHow did The Band go from an anonymous backing group to international stardom -- attracting enough attention in a few short years to inspire an iconic Rolling Stone Cover and culminating with a critically acclaimed Martin Scorsese documentary still revered as one of the most beloved concert films of all time? Where do we draw the line between American idealism and complete poserdom ... and should we? All this and more, this week, as we dive into the meaning behind the Band's most epochal tune.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-03-181h 27LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHShine on You Crazy Diamonds — Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, and the Dark Side of EverythingWas Roger Waters a tributarian to one of his best comrades and band mates? Or simply a greedy opportunist looking to make a buck off of someone else’s back? This week we uncover the many phases of the (Pink Floyd) moon (aviv will hate this copy) with special (spiritual) appearances from both of our fathers. Shine on! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-03-111h 36LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHRight Pnere, Right Pnau - “Cold Heart” Elton John, Dua Lipa, PNAU RemixWhat do you get when you combine an Australian DJ trio, Dua Lipa, Elton John, Elton John, Elton John and Elton John? A 28 week chart-topper. This week Aviv and Lindsay examine the strange alchemy that became Cold Heart. How is Toni Collette involved? Who exactly is a discount Sam Elliott? All this and more, this week.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-03-0459 minLYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHWho sings the 1997 hit "Bitch"? with special guest Amory SivertsonAre you a bitch? a mother? a goddess under cover? Do you know where there this earworm of empowerment even came from? Did you think it was Alanis Morissette? This week, we welcome guest host Amory Sivertson of the Endless Thread podcast to enlighten us about the origins of Meredith Brooks’ angsty ode to feminine multiplicity. We know you wouldn't want it any other way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-02-251h 37LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHWhat's the Frequency, Kenneth?What do time travel, tinfoil hats, Russian TV, Dan Rather, and the plot of Twelve Monkeys all have in common? This episode, of course. Listen this week as we uncover the many mysteries surrounding one of R.E.M.'s most popular jams.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-02-181h 18LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHParis Hilton's "Stars Are Blind" is a Time Capsule to the 2000sEven though the gods are crazy, even though the stars are blind, the real story of Paris Hilton and this fantastical summer bop is gonna blow... your... mind.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-02-111h 34LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Dark Side of "Dancing in the Moonlight"Think 1973's "Dancing in the Moonlight" is a carefree ode to body moving? Think again. Its origins are much more sinister than "feeling warm and feeling bright." Consider yourselves warned.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-02-041h 07LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Smells Like Teen Spirit" and Axe Body SprayWhy did Nirvana hate their biggest song? Well, you know.  Or do you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-01-281h 35LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHAnyway, Here's WonderwallIn the 90s, Britpop was ruled by what was unironically called the Big Four: Blur, Suede, Pulp ... and Oasis. The latter, led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, might have gone nearly a bazillion times platinum, but they're perhaps a little lesser known for their seemingly never-ending very belligerent, very aggressive, very public feuding — mostly with each other; but you wouldn't say they ever pulled a punch at ...  anyone who ever came into their bleary-eyed view. But who was the Manic Pixie Wonderwall? And how caddy did the fighting get and why? What happened when they messed with Jay-Z? Should the...2022-01-211h 47LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Baby Got Back" Got A Lot to UnpackIn 1992, Sir Mix-A-Lot's ode to big butts seemed catchy, lighthearted, silly, and fun. But if you ask the Sir himself, he'll tell you we got it all (mostly) wrong. Thirty years later, we reflect on what the song did for body image despite the track's overtly misogynistic messaging  — and how Mr. Mix gave name to an entire generation of Beckys who eventually grew up to become Karen.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-01-141h 24LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHDoes Anybody Remember Tubthumping?This is the story of 8 anarchist punks squatting in an empty house in Leeds, playing in a band and picked up by a major record label. Listen to find out what happens when people stop being polite, and start Tubthumping.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2022-01-071h 43LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHHold Us Closer Tiny DancerIn the wake of 2022, we look back at an epic song that transcends generations. What is it about Elton John's 1971 sleeper hit "Tiny Dancer" that has stuck with us all these years? On this eve of a new one, we give thanks to Cameron Crowe's film Almost Famous for putting Tiny Dancer on the map, helping it finally earn its rightful place in history. But what does all this have to do with New Years Eve? And who is the OG Tiny Dancer? We've got the story behind the storied song. We hope you've all enjoyed yourselves. And we'll see...2021-12-311h 04LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHAccidentally the Worst Song of All Time? "Accidental Racist" by Brad Paisley ft. LL Cool JThis week, Aviv gives Lindsay the best gift of all: the knowledge that this song exists, Accidental Racist by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J. How could this have happened? Is it possible that a song *on its face* allegedly meant to promote racial understanding does way more harm than good? Spoilers: YES. And what does all this have to do with Cracker Barrel? We have the unfortunate details.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-12-171h 50LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"We Are the World" — Behind the Scenes of the Hit that Raised Over 60 Million to Fight HungerIn 1985, more than 45 of pop music's biggest stars got together for one wild night that would churn out a recording that would ultimately raise more than $60 million to fight hunger in Africa. Lionel Ritchie, Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles  — it was a who's who of Billboard's top performers. This massive collaboration represented the best that music had to offer and the best America had to offer .... which was a muddled message, a pantheon of big egos, and uncertainty as to whether they'd helped anyone at all. This week, we wel...2021-12-101h 33LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHOh My Darling NikkiThis week we're discussing the song that Diffuser once said "almost led to the downfall of society" — Prince's "Darling Nikki." How could a little song about female empowerment and public masturbation cause so much uproar? If you don't know, then you clearly haven't been paying attention. As the supreme court prepares to dismantle Roe V. Wade, we bring you different kinds of oppression: censorship and sexual repression. With appearances from Tipper Gore, Dave Grohl, George Harrison, Frank Zappa, and John Denver, this episode runs the musical gamut to tell you the story of how we got those pesky parental ad...2021-12-031h 19LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHAce of Base's "The Sign" is Ruined ForeverThis week, Aviv ruins another childhood favorite of Lindsay's: Ace of Base. How much of their sound do they owe to the reggae band that practiced next door to them? What made their lead singer want to give up touring? And just how many of them were white nationalists? We’ve got the upsetting details. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-11-261h 28LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHTaylor Swift is Breaking the Internet “All Too Well” — With Special Guest Elayna HarrisonYou'd be hard pressed to ignore that something is going on with Taylor Swift this week. The release of her re-recorded 2012 album Red (Taylor's Version) last Friday — complete with 14 never released tracks and a 10-minute version of fan-favorite heartbreak anthem "All Too Well" — sent Swiftie's on a tizzy of epic proportion. And in classic Swift "Style," Queen Tay did not disappoint: surprise dropping a short film, a new music video directed by Blake Lively, and in the time between recording this episode and uploading it, a #sadgirlautumn version of "All Too Well" featuring The National's Aaron Dessner. But why is Tayl...2021-11-191h 28LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHLadies and Gentlemen of the Imploding Planet Earth, Wear SunscreenIn 1999, alongside Y2K hysteria, an unlikely chart-topper was also sweeping the globe: a five-minute-long spoken-word pop hymn that earnestly dispensed life advice of the "Live, Laugh, Love" ilk. Something about the song's message -- guised as a commencement address delivered by what could have been your crazy, old uncle -- resonated with humanity in a way that no one could have predicted. "Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen" charted alongside songs like LEN's "Steal My Sunshine," Backstreet Boys' "I Want it That Way," Vengaboys' "We Like to Party," and Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca." But who wrote it...2021-11-121h 12LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHLet Them Eat Pancakes: Rich Girl, Satan, Stockholm, and the Son of SamWith Lindsay on vacation in Mexico, this week Aviv is joined by very special guest Alex Ronallo (@alroxro on Twitter) as he dives into Hall and Oates' 1976 #1 single, "Rich Girl." Did Darryl Hall make a deal with the devil for a number one? Why is there a box of Ritz Crackers on the cover of the record? Should the song be called Ritz Girl? And what does all this have to do with a Chicagoland pancake house, famous kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst, and notorious serial killer David Berkowitz? Find out this week on a Lindsay-less Lyrics for Lunch. ...2021-11-051h 07LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Blurred Lines": The Rapey R&B Groove that Just Can't Stop Implicating ItselfIn 2013, Robin Thicke catapulted to stardom with an R&B single that spent 16 weeks at number 1 — becoming the biggest hit of the entire year. Mired in controversy from the get-go, the song (and its x-rated video) was quickly recognized for its creepy, coercive sexual messaging and banned by everyone from student unions to YouTube. Eight years later, after a nearly decade-long copyright battle with the Marvin Gaye estate, the song is in the news once again thanks to a leaked excerpt from a forthcoming collection of essays from "Blurred Lines" supermodel Emily Ratajkowski revealing that Thicke not only wrote a...2021-10-291h 39LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Saga of "You Are My Sunshine"Thanks to listener Jenna for writing in with this week's song suggestion! In this episode, Aviv and Lindsay discuss one of the most recognizable songs of all time, "You Are My Sunshine." Despite its familiarity, the song has 5 verses that are much harder to recall. The authorship of the yodely lullaby is most often credited to two-time Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis, but the song's true origin is a bit more of a mystery. We're here to take you on the long journey of the song's history and the psychological reasons we sing sad songs like this to our kids!   ...2021-10-221h 07LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHAerosmith, Armageddon, and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"In 1998, Ben Affleck brandished brand-new pearly whites in an end-of-the-world asteroid movie so nice they made it twice (well, kind of). Despite having more plot holes than questionable one-liners, the apocalyptic blockbuster earned over $553 million globally. The movie's theme song, surprisingly inspired by a certain gay icon's heterosexual romance, spent 77 weeks on the charts. This week, we've got the scoop on how arena rock band Aerosmith finally made its way to number 1 after decades of not-quite-number-1 hits -- and all it took was Steven Tyler sweetly serenading his daughter while she made love to a cookie.  --- Support t...2021-10-151h 21LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHAl Gore loves the MacarenaWhat do you get when you cross a pair of middle-aged former bullfighters, a Venezuelan flamenco dancer, the casual racism of corporate radio, and  choreography that "even a child with no sense of rhythm" could perform? Only one of the biggest singles of all time! This week on Lyrics for Lunch, we dive into the strange, twisty, contradictory history of "The Macarena." More than 25 years later, who is responsible for the song's popularity? And why is it definitely Al Gore? We've got answers.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-10-081h 15LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHHey, ya "Hey Ya" fans, you know what to dooooWhat's cooler than being cool? How about an infectious dance track that took a double-album triple platinum in a month flat, simultaneously becoming the first song to ever reach a million downloads on iTunes? This week, we break this thing down for just a few seconds: How OutKast's "Hey Ya" inspired a generation to shake it like a Polaroid picture, blissfully ignoring a not-so-hidden message about the bleak state of modern love. Guest appearances by Rosario Dawson, the Beatles, Woody Allen (regrettably), Ryan Phillippe, and of course, all Beyoncés and Lucy Lius .... you know what do.  --- Su...2021-10-011h 21LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHThe Great Grime Divide (w/Guest Sonja Cori Missio)Grime (not to be confused with Canadian music sensation Grimes) is the edgy electronic style of rap music that emerged in London in the early 2000s as an evolution of the city's garage music scene of the 1990s. But lately, the genre has seen a bit of a resurgence across the pond in the Great White North — thanks to known Anglophile and pride of Toronto, Drake. For this week's episode we invited very special guest Sonja Cori Missio (writer, music academic, and fellow Torontonian) to school us about the underground scene and the energetic sound that boasts 140 beats per mi...2021-09-241h 16LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH“Wonderful Tonight”— the Conclusion of Eric Clapton Being Utterly Wretched and ReprehensibleThe tumultuous story of Eric and Pattie reaches its gut-wrenching conclusion with Clapton's miserable "love" song, "Wonderful Tonight." It won't be the last song Eric writes about Pattie, but it will be the worst. This week, we find out how Eric managed to survive the 70s and 80s and only impregnate two women who weren't his wife. Then, after Eric and Pattie finally split (good riddance), we discover Eric Clapton's true love—racism. Buckle up, babes.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-09-171h 43LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Layla" Unplugged — Irreconcilable DifferencesMurder! Manipulation! Beatle affairs! Golden brown! The horror continues this week as we look, maybe a little too close, at how Eric Clapton's adulterous anthem became all he ever dreamed of and more.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-09-1058 minLYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHHow to Steal Your Best Friend's Wife — "Layla" pt. 1In January 1966, model/photographer Pattie Boyd married George Harrison at the height of the Beatles' popularity. They moved into a dope house, went to India to meditate, and did other fun Beatley things. So then how did a heroin-addicted philanderer (spoilers, it's Eric Clapton) convince Boyd into leaving her marriage? We've got this story and more this week as we embark on the unsettling tale of how Eric Clapton's best-known song came to be.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-09-031h 23LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHHey There Delilah: What's It Like Bearing the Weight of My Long-Distance Crush? [Update]This week, Aviv takes us through the tale of 2006's "Hey There Delilah" (soon to have its own TV show adaptation). In 2002, only three years after a near-fatal car crash, Plain White T's singer Tom Higgenson met Delilah DiCrescenzo through a mutual friend. Tom was interested, Delilah wasn't, but as their relationship transitioned to AOL Instant Messenger, Tom promised to write Delilah a song that would get them both invited to the Grammys. Little did either of them know that Tom's prediction would come true. "Hey There Delilah" became a number one hit in the summer of 2007, and with...2021-08-281h 39LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"My Heart Will Go On" Goes OnThe conclusion of our Titanic double header! In 1996, an Australian newspaper printed a letter claiming that the Titanic never sank at all -- that it was her nearly identical sister ship, the Olympic, which was purposefully derailed as part of an insurance scam. Twenty-five years later, the rumor still runs rampant on TikTok, reddit, and all the places conspiracy theories lurk. But could it be true? We've got all the details and the answer to one burning question: Which ship sank? The Titanic or the Olympic? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-08-201h 21LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHCeline’s Titanic love ballad “My Heart Will Go On”In the late 90s, Titanic broke the bank (and our hearts and brains) before becoming the highest grossing film of its time. But Jack and Rose’s epic love story was never supposed to end with a sappy pop song. Or was it? This week: Studio feuds, the tyranny of James Cameron, the rise of Celine Dion, and the real centenarian who inspired the multi-platinum single that helped carry Cameron’s blockbuster to box office billions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-08-131h 48LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHFamous Monsters: Phil Spector (Part 2) "To Know Him is to Love Him"This week, the conclusion of the Phil Spector story. Murder! Wigs! Murder and wigs! We get into the life and crimes of Famous Monster Phil Spector including the abuse of his wife Veronica Bennett of the Ronnettes, and, of course, the 2003 murder of actor Lana Clarkson, of which Spector was found guilty of in 2009. But the fun doesn't stop there. We explore his musical evolution from one of his first singles: To Know Him Is To Love Him, to his masterpiece: River Deep, Mountain High, to his final production: his third wife Rachelle Spector's here in my heart, off...2021-08-061h 48LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHFamous Monsters: You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling (Part 1)In the mid-1960s, the success of the Four Tops’ first Motown single “Baby I Need Your Loving” was the envy of an evil genius who responded by puppetmastering the Righteous Brothers' chart-topper "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling"—and just like that "Blue Eyed Soul" was born. This week in the continuation of our Famous Monsters series: The appropriation of soul music, Phil Spector's Wall of Sound, the McMartin preschool trial, and ... a Karen murder. Sources: https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-righteous-brothers/youve-lost-that-lovin-feelin https://societyofrock.com/the-story-behind-youve-lost-that-lovin-feelin-by-the-righteous-brothers/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303343404577519042622092010 ht...2021-07-301h 37LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHHallelujah! It's the Shrek Song — Part 2This week, we look at how Leonard Cohen's most-popular work was co-opted by pop-culture to become the poster song for Big Emotional Moments and Sad Montages everywhere. Plus!—An update on the long-lost versus (hint, there are more than 15!), Aviv's dad tells a Bible story, and why author Alan Light calls "Hallelujah" a musical Rorschach test. Some additional sources:  Michael Barthel Alan Light The Forward New York Times --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-07-231h 52LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHHallelujah, it's the Shrek Song — Part 1How Leonard Cohen's initially rejected, melancholic tribute to love, sex, euphoria, and disappointment became the poster song for Big Emotional Moments everywhere. In part one of this two-part series, we look at the inception of Cohen's most-famous work, the meaning behind his iconic lyrics, how the many verses came to be, and how, over the span of four decades, the song has become one of the most performed standards of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-07-161h 35LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHFamous Monsters Part 2: I Desire to Whip It — Devo's Satirical Stuntery and the Man Who Shot ReaganIn the second edition of our Famous Monsters series (with Lindsay's mic still haunted by the ghost of Charles Manson) we do a deep Devo dive into the art-rock band responsible for the 80s megahit "Whip It." Forged in the wake of the Kent State massacre, Devo weirded out audiences for years before their biggest success was inspired by Roy Orbison, Thomas Pynchon's novel Gravity's Rainbow, and the drummer for Captain Beefheart. For their next album, however, Devo would find their strangest collaborator yet—would-be Reagan assassin John Hinckley.  Additional sources: https://dangerousminds.net/comments/de-evolution_devo_talks_groupies_the_gop...2021-07-091h 30LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHFamous Monsters Part 1: The Beach Boys and the Manson MurdersIn 1968, a chance encounter set off a chain reaction that led to (arguably) the most famous murder in american history. This encounter also led to the 1968 Beach Boys track "Never Learn Not To Love," a song credited to Dennis Wilson, brother of Beach Boys wunderkind Brian Wilson. However, the truth behind the song is far more sinister--first written by Charles Manson. Today we discuss the tragedy of the Wilson Brothers and the bizarre truth of how they contributed to the Manson Family’s Helter Skelter--in the first episode of a mini-series we’re calling Famous Monsters --- Support this...2021-07-021h 23LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHWhat Gives Toto's "Africa" its Staying Power?In the early '80s, yacht rock group Toto needed a hit or else risk being dropped by its record label. Keyboardist David Paich, allegedly inspired by his catholic upbringing and late-night Africa documentaries, penned much of what would become Toto's biggest hit in less than ten minutes. But is "Africa" a harmless monument to kitsch--or a prime example of poorly aged cultural appropriation and harmful stereotyping? This episode examines the lore behind the writing of perhaps the most memeified song of all time--and what it means today and yesterday.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...2021-06-251h 16LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHTalking Heads' Ballad of Manic Middle-Class MonotonyWell, how did we get here? This week we've got the story behind Talking Heads' sleeper hit "Once In A Lifetime," a 1980s preacher-inspired tune that permeates pop culture even today -- perhaps because it's so damn relatable to the masses. Special appearance by Kermit The Frog. You're welcome.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-06-181h 11LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Who Let the Dogs Out?" And Other Unanswered QuestionsIs "Who Let the Dogs Out" proof that time travel exists? Or that telepathy is real? Is it just an earworm infinitely floating through space and time? These questions and more as we uncover the origin of the Baha Men's biggest hit.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-06-111h 26LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHTaylor Swift’s “the last great american dynasty”: An ode to Great Gatsby-esque "Holiday House" heiress, Rebekah HarknessOn her Grammy-winning album Folklore, Taylor Swift regales listeners with a tale of the eccentric dance patron and philanthropist Rebekah Harkness — who once owned Swift's Watch Hill, Rhode Island mansion (aptly named "Holiday House"). But there are way too many peculiarities to Rebekah's story than could ever fit within 3 minutes and 50 seconds. That's where we come in. From fish tanks filled with Scotch to missing bodily remains — with appearances from Salvador Dali, LBJ, and B.K.S. Iyengar along the way — our detailed retelling of Rebekah's life and death has got a little something for everyone. --- Support this podcast: https...2021-06-041h 54LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHN.W.A's Anti-Establishment Rallying Cry "Fuck Tha Police"Last summer, 32 years after its release, streams of N.W.A's "Fuck Tha Police" surged nationwide in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police. Here, Lindsay and Aviv recount the story behind the song as depicted in the 2015 movie Straight Outta Compton: Paintball wars, Arsenio Hall, the return of Lindsay Lohan Cool J, separating fact from movie fiction, FBI letters ... and  the making of the biggest protest anthem of our time -- and why it's as important as ever. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-05-281h 33LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Love Take Me Down" To Hoax TownThis week we've got it all: Beatlemania, musical hoaxes, untimely deaths, and plenty of copy cats.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-05-211h 43LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHMadonna's Controversial Banger "Like A Prayer"In 1989, Madonna flipped off industrial capitalism, institutionalized racism, and religious fanatics everywhere. Then she danced on the ashes. And it was glorious.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-05-141h 09LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHBlues Traveler's "The Hook," Line, and SinkerBlues Traveler's sharp-tongued work of metafiction is the stuff karaoke dreams are made of. Plus! A Twitter-troll nightmare we wish we could forget.  sGjjX1hmpfmcynXGf6BW Hosted by Lindsay Tucker & Aviv Rubinstien. Intro compilation by Aviv Rubinstien. Outro music by Bella's Bartok.  http://bellasbartok.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/3B6zmdjSaNEglCKouagGpo sGjjX1hmpfmcynXGf6BW --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-05-071h 00LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHAretha Franklin's Equity Anthem "Respect"How Aretha Franklin turned an ode to patriarchal prejudice into an anthem of female empowerment for the ages.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-04-301h 01LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCH"Drivers License" to "Deja Vu" — The Olivia Rodrigo Starter PackWe've got the dirt behind Olivia Rodrigo's monster breakout hit "Drivers License" and its followup companion piece, "Déjà vu"—Plus all the teenage Disney drama and TikTok love-triangle theories our little hearts could handle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-04-231h 01LYRICS FOR LUNCHLYRICS FOR LUNCHFastball "The Way" to the Eternal HighwayHow the tragic 1997 disappearance of Lela and Raymond Howard inspired a megahit that saved Disney's Hollywood Records. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support2021-04-1755 min