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The post highlights a warm welcome to new subscribers, calling them "Wormheads," and teases the idea of creating Wormhead t-shirts. The writer explains that the newsletter *Earworms and Song Loops* shares personal stories inspired by songs stuck in their head. They also mention monthly media recommendations, playlists, and bonus content. The biggest influence on their writing is the podcast *60 Songs That Explain the ‘90s*, specifically host Rob Harvilla's style, and the writer reminisces about how it shaped their own voice.https://deezerzone.com/

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Always late to the party. And sometimes I don't show up because, well social anxiety, but I'm here now Steve. Isn't that what's important?

I just finished listening to the Lisa Loeb - "Stay" episode. A friend recommended this one a while back and now I want more more more.

Sad it's done but given I have so many to listen to from the archives, I think I'm good. Thx for posting this.

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I saw Lisa Loeb about 10 years ago performing at a local jazz club. My friend Colin is obsessed with her and he came there with three albums for her to sign. We waiting after and she signed the albums and his t-shirt. He was in heaven. I like her, but nothing remotely close to my friend. She was super nice.

Have you seen the Dave Grohl/ Greg Kurstin Chanukah Session version of Lisa's song "Stay?" It's pretty amazing.

https://youtu.be/AB8Jxjv5mug?si=6PNCzdWqqBUtYqyB

And please keep me informed on future Songs That Explain the '90s episodes you listen to.

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I love podcasts! I’ll check this one out.

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Buckle in!

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I’ve never been able to get into podcasts for some reason. Living in Bermuda, where my commute (on a scooter) has never been more than 20 minutes, means I’ve never had time to listen on the way to/from work. While I love music, I have ADHD and am also not really an auditory learner so the idea of listening to a podcast sounds like work to me. Having said that, I’ll be retiring from work soon and even between all the hiking I plan to do, there will be more space and time in my life. When/where do you normally listen to podcasts Steve?

I went back and read the Semisonic piece and really enjoyed it, particularly that idea of how music, whether a lyric, a chord change, even a change in tempo, can rip your heart out. To the point of “like WTF? Why is this happening to me?” It’s something I’ve never quite been able to figure out.

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I get the aversion to podcasts. I always had long commutes, so they were conducive to my days. I don’t do well with most audio books or “educational” podcasts, ones that require a ton of attention. I prefer ones that are more like storytelling, where it feels like you’re gathered at the firepit with a cup of cocoa. I think This American Life was my gateway podcast (podcasts, for a large part, are essentially radio shows on demand).

In terms of where/when, now that I’m a dog walker, I’m not commuting, but most of my client dogs are chill enough for me to keep my earbuds in and listen to a podcast. So I can listen to them a good part of the day. There are a lot of great music-themed ones that I love. But I will say that this year I’ve been listening more to music than podcasts, as I am trying to get a jump on new releases and not cram at the end of the year. And I also am part of an “album of the month” zoom discussion group and I tend to play the featured album about 10-20 times to really get to know it well so i can speak intelligently and truthfully about my feelings for it. Kevin Alexander is part of it too. If you are interested in joining, we are always seeking out more folks. We meet one Sunday a month, and for me (PST) it is from 1-3pm. If you are GST that would be like 9-11pm I think. Thought I’d mention it to you, being a music nerd like me. I’m working on a piece now that was inspired by this month’s pick, Kacey Musgraves’ Deep Well.

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I’d definitely be interested in the zoom discussion group. I sent you a PM earlier on a different subject so please feel free to reply and send me the details. I’m on Atlantic time so that’s 5-7 for me. Thanks

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The title of the podcast sounded familiar to me. I thought it was a book. Now that I look at the what they covered in the episodes I will definitely be checking it out! I'm sorry that it's done! I've got a list of probably 80 more songs that would explain the 90s from my own point of view. (I'll cover those when I get to that decade in my Top Ten Memoir!) Since I'm fairly new to Substack I only now read your piece on the series which makes me even more intrigued by it. Thanks for sharing all of this!

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Dan, it is a book as well as a podcast. I should have mentioned that! I haven't read it, but I do want to get it. As there are 120 episodes at an average of 75 minutes each, with nothing being time sensitive, you don't have to worry about it ending in terms of checking it out. I'm excited to read what your 1980 songs are going to be! Regarding the original piece I wrote about the podcast, it was never on Substack, so you are the only one to read it...:)

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Cool! All of my Top Tens from the 1980s were done during those specific years. It's always interesting to go back and see what I would eliminate if I was re-doing them today. I like to look at each as a capsule of that time though both musically and personally. Thanks for reading!

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I'll give the podcast a listen. Sounds like fun.

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Thanks, Paul! It is very snarky but fun.

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Huge fan of 60 Songs That Explain the 90s!! Sad that it’s ending!

Got hooked on Bandsplain after hearing Yasi Salek on 60 Songs.

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Glad to find another fan! And it seemed fitting to have Yasi be his final guest. I found Bandsplain to be longer than I could handle (for the few episodes I checked out). But I'll give it another chance!:) I wonder if they might cohost whatever project comes next....

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I hope they do co-host whatever comes next!!

Totally agree on the length of the Bandsplain episodes!! I think I’ve only listened to a couple in their entirety- because they weren’t as dauntingly long hahaha!! (Mazzy Star, Tracy Chapman, the Singles soundtrack - only made it about halfway through the Judgement Night soundtrack lol)

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