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Episodes
Yeah Yeah Yeahs with Jenny Eliscu
Host Yassi Salik and music journalist Jenny Elwick explore the "indie sleaze" era, focusing on the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the New York scene's revival.
Best New U.K. Music with Shaad D’Souza, Plus An Interview with Mary in the Junkyard
Host Yassi Salk and guest Chad D.
Perfect Song: "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls With Whitmer Thomas
Host Yassi Salk and comedian Whitmer Thomas analyze The Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris," discussing its creation for the film *City of Angels*.
Solo Mailbag with Yasi. Plus, an interview with Elias Bender Rønnenfelt and Johan Suurballe of Iceage.
Host Yossi Salik answers listener questions in this solo mailbag episode, offering career advice for young adults and sharing personal insights on feeling lost at 27.
The Music Biopic Hall of Fame With Sean Fennessey
Host Yasi Salik and guest Sean Fennessey curate a Canon of the top ten music biopics, debating criteria like camp, theatricality, and narrative focus.
SOUNDTRACK: ‘Times Square’ with Patrik Sandberg
Host Yossi Salek and guest Patrick Sandberg analyze the cult 1980 film *Times Square* and its influential new wave soundtrack.
SOUNDTRACK: ‘Pretty in Pink’ With Rob Harvilla
SOUNDTRACK: 'Working Girl' With Amanda Dobbins
Host Yassi Salik and guest Amanda Dobbins discuss the 1988 film *Working Girl* and its soundtrack in this episode of the 80s Soundtracks series.
SOUNDTRACK: 'Dirty Dancing' With Joanna Robinson
Host Yassi Salik and guest Joanna Robinson dissect the *Dirty Dancing* soundtrack, debating its status as an iconic 80s release despite its heavy use of 50s and 60s covers.