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Songs My Ex Ruined
Songs My Ex Ruined
Nevermind Media

Everyone has a song that has been ruined by an ex. Each week, music journalists Courtney and Melissa sit down with a... more

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Episodes

Chris Gethard on The Pogues’ “A Rainy Night in Soho”

Comedian, author, and podcaster Chris Gethard joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a song that prompts lingering questions for... more

28 Mar 2024 · 49 minutes
ENCORE! Erick Galindo on Maná’s “Oye Mi Amor”

Encore episode! Writer, showrunner and podcast host Erick Galindo joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about Rock en Español, breakup... more

21 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
Kelsey McKinney on Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Alexander Hamilton"

Gossip queen and journalist Kelsey McKinney joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about an ex-roommate that ruined a song for... more

14 Mar 2024 · 41 minutes
ENCORE! Ivy Le on The Killers' “All These Things That I’ve Done”

It's encore time! Ivy Le, comedian and host of the podcast FOGO, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about The... more

07 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
Madi Diaz on Joni Mitchell’s “The Last Time I Saw Richard”

Music Artist Madi Diaz joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about how a break up that led to a cross-country... more

29 Feb 2024 · 55 minutes
ENCORE! Upsahl on Radiohead's "High & Dry"

Encore episode with guest Upsahl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
Torres on Alicia Keys’ “Unthinkable”

Mackenzie Scott, also known as musician Torres, joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about past selves, dancing in the kitchen,... more

15 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
ENCORE! Maggie Serota on Thompson Twins' "If You Were Here"

In this episode, we go back to Maggie Serota to talk about 90s romance, the disillusionment of a teen movie,... more

08 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes
Allison Wolfe on Love's "Can't Explain"

Legendary musician Allison Wolfe (of Bratmobile, Sex Stains, Deep Lust, Cold Cold Hearts) joins Melissa and Courtney on SMXR’s 50th... more

01 Feb 2024 · 32 minutes
ENCORE! Pamela Ribon on Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me"

We go back to author and creator of the Oscar-nominated short film "My Year of Dicks" Pamela Ribon, who joins... more

25 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
Will Hermes on a Grateful Dead bootleg from 1977

Music journalist Will Hermes joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a double miss: a romantic connection and a legendary... more

18 Jan 2024 · 37 minutes
Marnie Stern on Neil Young's "Harvest Moon"

Legendary guitarist Marnie Stern joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a guy who ghosted and left her heartbroken for... more

04 Jan 2024 · 38 minutes
ENCORE! Lane Moore on Magnapop’s “Slowly, Slowly”

This week is an encore episode! Writer, comedian and musician Lane Moore talks about the specific heartbreak that is sharing... more

28 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
Abigail Barlow on Justin Bieber's "Christmas Love"

Abigail Barlow, who won a Grammy for her unofficial Bridgerton musical album, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about two... more

21 Dec 2023 · 37 minutes
Kyle Gordon on Take That's "Back for Good"

Comedian Kyle Gordon joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about falling out of a friendship with another comic, his influences... more

14 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
Ronald Young Jr. on Lil Wayne’s “A Milli”

Podcaster Ronald Young Jr. joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about an ex who not only ruined a song but... more

07 Dec 2023 · 49 minutes
J’na Jefferson on Justin Timberlake’s “That Girl”

Journalist J’na Jefferson joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a first ex that takes us through a wang-dang-doodle journey (oh,... more

30 Nov 2023 · 44 minutes
ENCORE! K.Flay on Big Thief’s “Paul”

This week is an encore episode! Singer-songwriter K.Flay joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about not one, but two records... more

22 Nov 2023 · 40 minutes
Will Taylor (Flyte) on Jackson Browne's "Late for the Sky"

Flyte’s Will Taylor joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a specific song that he’s ritualized for break ups, the... more

16 Nov 2023 · 35 minutes
TJ Alexander on Type O Negative’s “Love You to Death”

Author TJ Alexander joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a favorite song ruined by a bad movie date, early... more

08 Nov 2023 · 42 minutes
Jane Marie on Modest Mouse's "Float On"

Podcaster Jane Marie joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about an ex from a band with some major hits, the... more

01 Nov 2023 · 41 minutes
Daniel Gumbiner on Bon Iver's "Blood Bank"

Daniel Gumbiner on Bon Iver’s “Blood Bank” Author Daniel Gumbiner joins our hosts Melissa and Courtney to talk about heartbreak from... more

25 Oct 2023 · 33 minutes
ENCORE! Gianmarco Soresi on Spice Girls' "Wanna Be"

This week is an encore episode! Comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins Courtney and Melissa to discuss the loss of innocence that occurred... more

18 Oct 2023 · 24 minutes
Maddie Zahm on Muna's "Silk Chiffon"

Musician Maddie Zahm joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about different timelines in queer love. Then they go into what... more

11 Oct 2023 · 33 minutes
Introducing: Have You Heard This One?

A new podcast from Nevermind Media! Have You Heard This One? is a sound-rich anthology series that uses intimate storytelling, deep research,... more

10 Oct 2023 · 1 minute
V V Brown on Teedra Moses's "Be Your Girl"

Music Artist V V Brown joins our hosts to talk about a shocking incident with a narcissist. Then they chat... more

04 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
Doree Shafrir on Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream"

Doree Shafrir, author and host of Forever35, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about hot men and their taste in... more

27 Sep 2023 · 33 minutes
ENCORE! Gabe Mollica on Zac Brown Band's "Colder Weather"

This week is an encore episode! Comedian Gabe Mollica shares a song ruined by an ex and an ex-friend and... more

20 Sep 2023 · 23 minutes
Lola Kirke on KISS’s “Beth”

Country Music Artist Lola Kirke joins our hosts Melissa and Courtney to talk about a rock star’s phone call, her... more

13 Sep 2023 · 41 minutes
Niko Stratis on Death Cab for Cutie's "Steadier Footing"

Culture writer Niko Stratis joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about small town romance that isn't like a Hallmark movie.... more

06 Sep 2023 · 39 minutes
Jenny Owen Youngs on The Flamingos' “I Only Have Eyes for You”

Jenny Owen Youngs, singer-songwriter and host of multiple podcasts, joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a ruined wedding song,... more

23 Aug 2023 · 39 minutes
Introducing Crimes of the Heart with Rory Uphold

This week, we would like to introduce you to Crimes of the Heart with Rory Uphold. It's a love and... more

16 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Dan Solomon on The Cure’s “A Letter to Elise”

Author and Texas Monthly Senior Editor Dan Solomon joins our hosts Courtney and Melissa to talk about his teenage break-up... more

09 Aug 2023 · 30 minutes
Sadie Dupuis on the entire Matador Records catalog from the '90s

Musician Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) flips the script on Courtney and Melissa with how she ruined songs for an ex, by way... more

02 Aug 2023 · 37 minutes
Whitney Matheson on Portishead’s album ‘Dummy’

Writer Whitney Matheson joins the podcast to talk about a 1994 album that became the go-to for making out on... more

19 Jul 2023 · 33 minutes
Rory Uphold on Adele’s “Hometown Glory”

Rory Uphold, multi-hyphenate and podcast host of 'Crimes of the Heart,' joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a yearslong... more

12 Jul 2023 · 42 minutes
Erick Galindo on Maná’s “Oye Mi Amor”

Writer, showrunner and podcast host Erick Galindo joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about Rock en Español, breakup songs to... more

05 Jul 2023 · 38 minutes
Molly Prentiss on Peter Bjorn and John’s “Young Folks”

Writer and author Molly Prentiss talks about a mid-2000’s song that epitomized her time in Brooklyn as a 20-something-year-old. Plus,... more

28 Jun 2023 · 32 minutes
K.Flay on Big Thief’s “Paul”

Singer-songwriter K.Flay joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about not one, but two records that transport her back to past... more

14 Jun 2023 · 40 minutes
Eric Silver on Mumford & Son's cover of “The Boxer”

Eric Silver, head of creative at the podcast company Multitude, joins the show to talk about an ex who created... more

07 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
Rachel Brodsky on Broken Social Scene’s “Lover’s Spit”

Rachel Brodsky, writer and editor at Stereogum and co-host of the podcast *IN SYNC, joins the show to talk about... more

31 May 2023 · 36 minutes
Lane Moore on Magnapop’s “Slowly, Slowly”

Writer, comedian and musician Lane Moore talks about the specific heartbreak that is sharing a favorite song with an ex,... more

03 May 2023 · 31 minutes
Kristen Meinzer on the Bee Gees’ “How Deep is Your Love”

Kristen Meinzer, co-host of the podcast How to Be Fine, talks about a bad college relationship that revealed a problematic meaning behind... more

26 Apr 2023 · 36 minutes
Jesse Sparks on Disclosure and Sam Smith’s “Omen”

Jesse Sparks, editor at Eater.com and host of The One Recipe, joins the podcast to talk about a song that transports him... more

19 Apr 2023 · 39 minutes
Fenne Lily on Donny Hathaway’s “Jealous Guy”

Singer-songwriter Fenne Lily talks about a track that reinvigorated her connection to music… but also reminds her of the ups... more

12 Apr 2023 · 40 minutes
Ivy Le on The Killers' “All These Things That I’ve Done”

Ivy Le, comedian and host of the podcast FOGO, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about The Killers and the... more

05 Apr 2023 · 31 minutes
Alison Riley on PJ Harvey's album 'Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea'

Recipe for Disaster author Alison Riley talks about a breakup that led to the ruin of nearly all of PJ Harvey's... more

29 Mar 2023 · 31 minutes
Kate Lindsay on Beach House's "Take Care"

"Embedded" writer Kate Lindsay joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a playlist that brought her and an ex together... more

22 Mar 2023 · 28 minutes
Glen Matlock on Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amour"

Sex Pistols' original bassist Glen Matlock talks about Stevie Wonder's 1969 track "My Cherie Amour" and discusses his new music. See... more

15 Mar 2023 · 32 minutes
Pamela Ribon on Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me"

Author and creator of the Oscar-nominated short film "My Year of Dicks" Pamela Ribon joins the show to talk about... more

08 Mar 2023 · 31 minutes
Robin Hopkins on Ben Folds Five's "Brick"

Well...Adjusting podcast host Robin Hopkins breaks format by talking about not one, but two songs an ex ruined for her,... more

01 Mar 2023 · 29 minutes
Upsahl on Radiohead's "High & Dry"

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22 Feb 2023 · 28 minutes
Maggie Serota on Thompson Twins "If You Were Here"

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15 Feb 2023 · 30 minutes
Gabe Mollica on Zac Brown Band's "Colder Weather"

Comedian Gabe Mollica shares a song ruined by an ex and an ex-friend and the story behind his one-man show,... more

08 Feb 2023 · 23 minutes
Delia Cai on Local Natives' "Who Knows Who Cares"

Author and Vanity Fair reporter Delia Cai swings by the show to talk about a Local Natives song and her... more

01 Feb 2023 · 26 minutes
Kether Donohue on Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight"

You're The Worst actor Kether Donohue talks about the best (or is that the worst?) soundtrack to hot tub sex See... more

25 Jan 2023 · 33 minutes
Big Joanie's Estella Adeyeri on Mitski's "Happy"

Big Joanie bass player Estella Adeyeri swings by to talk about how Mitski's "Happy" was * almost * ruined by... more

18 Jan 2023 · 27 minutes
Amanda Montell on Litany's "Bedroom"

Word Slut and Cultish author and Sounds Like a Cult podcaster Amanda Montell talks about a song that was ruined... more

11 Jan 2023 · 34 minutes
Rozzi on Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn"

Singer Rozzi joins Courtney and Melissa to discuss a breakup that nearly took Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn" down with it See... more

04 Jan 2023 · 21 minutes
Annick Adelle on Barry Manilow's "Looks Like We Made It"

Comedian Annick Adelle talks about recording a live comedy album and why it's impossible to listen to "Looks Like We... more

28 Dec 2022 · 23 minutes
Nabil Ayers on Human League's "Don't You Want Me"

Author and music exec Nabil Ayers talks about the songs you don't want to hear in a locker room See Privacy... more

21 Dec 2022 · 23 minutes
Naomi Cowan on Usher's "Burn"

Singer Naomi Cowan talks about the song that no one should ever send their girlfriend See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and... more

14 Dec 2022 · 19 minutes
Gianmarco Soresi on Spice Girls "Wannabe"

Getting into the dating game early made comedian Gianmarco Soriesi realize how long life can really be — and how... more

07 Dec 2022 · 24 minutes
Avery Trufelman on Grizzly Bear's "Yet Again"

It's a story as old as time: girl meets boy...in college. They fall in love. They talk about having sex.... more

30 Nov 2022 · 22 minutes
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It's a story as old as time: girl meets boy...in college. They fall in love. They talk about having sex. And that... more