Episodes
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(53) An Oscar is Born
Today, Pat and I talk about the Oscars, which is very funny because this year we saw maybe 3 of the movies nominated this year. We also talked about The Grammy winners and disagreed on a lot of things. Basically, justice for Gritty, and thank GOD "This is America" got what it deserved. Music...
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(52) Rebeltalk
Today, I wanted to talk about mental health and how I was writing a book that almost destroyed me and my own. This wasn't supposed to be an episode, but I wanted to talk about being on a social media break and how I thought I was coping with something traumatic but in turn was doing more damage,...
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(51) Surviving Straight Men In 2019
Happy 2019! Today, I talk about "Surviving R. Kelly", Drake and why we should unstan, how the weeknd made a poor choice with his new song, all the beef surrounding "7 rings" and musicians being at the mercy of their mental health. Articles:...
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(49) Blooming for Review
Today, I took a break from my unannounced hiatus to FINALLY make the song by song review episode for Troye Sivan's 2018 album "Bloom". "Dance to this" reaction video with Cait: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQDU_bLpOO8&t=293s Spotify playlist:...
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(47) rebelwithoutYou
Today, I got the chance to interview Aaron Weiss of the band mewithoutYou on their set of their upcoming video for their new song "Julia" that will be on the record that will be out everywhere by the time this episode comes out. I have been a fan of them for over 8 years now and I sat down to ask...
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(46) The North's Guide to the South
Today, Cait is back again (or just another episode since this was the same day) and we talk about everywhere in Nashville we think you should visit, our trip, hanging out for the first time, and I touch on Ariana Grande getting blamed for leaving Mac Miller and being blamed for his tragic…
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(44) Letting go of the Manic Pixi
Today, Rebel Hearts has it's first interview. It is with the lovely Kat Hamilton formerly the front woman of the pop punk band "Manic Pixi". Kat talks about how the last year of her life with the band destroyed her and how she made the band her "God" and how she now believes in not making anyone…
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(43) The Rebel Hearts Tale
Today, Pat and I talk about the obsession media has with women's trauma and why are we just talking about it now and why in bulk. Pat's Spotify profile with his playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/1236398030?si=iu_opc2QQueQovdPi1iW2g Music Featured: Let's Eat Grandma "Falling into me"...
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(42) God is a (Cancelled) Woman
Today, I am finally back with a new episode talking about Nicki Minaj and how we are quick to cancel women for men's mistakes (what else is new), Is "God is a woman" a power anthem or just another victim of the male gaze, and Gay musicians on being called "gay icons" also talking about the shift…
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(40) Expression is Survival
Today, in honor of pride month, I finally finished my episode on the "Girls" controversy, and read the newest Paper Magazine essay written by Hayley Williams of Paramore on mental health. Articles: http://www.vulture.com/2018/05/hayley-kiyoko-takes-issue-with-rita-oras-new-song-girls.html...
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(39) I've been Saved
Today, I go song by song by the new album "Saved" by Now, Now. Buy "Saved" on Itunes now and http://nownowmusic.com/. Also listen Spotify.
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(37) Beychella Forever
Today, I talk about the problems with Coachella and Cardi B. Articles: https://www.thedailybeast.com/your-coachella-money-is-going-to-a-right-wing-billionaire-who-funded-anti-lgbt-and-anti-marijuana-causes http://culture.affinitymagazine.us/opinion-cardi-b-is-problematic/...
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(36) March for our Lives and our Representation
Today, I talk about the March for our Lives march, the female musicians who marched and performed and why it's important they are using their platform for causes this important, why representation matters and why Love, Simon is what 2018 needed, and why Harry Styles isn't a "lesbian icon"…
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(35) the Oscar goes to..
Today, Pat and I take on the Oscars, the Uma Thurman "New York Times" article, Rose McGowen, Lana Del Rey being sued, and almost kidnapped, Rupaul disappointing us, and in defense of Emma Stone. Articles: http://variety.com/2018/film/news/2018-oscars-winners-list-academy-awards-1202713535/...
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(34) The end of a Problematic Era
TW: Today, I am talking about the end of Warped again while talking about the Austin Jones allegations from 2015 and why Kevin Lyman is clueless. follow and subscribe to Paige! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqx9AyatlRZNfs2W5rT6gmQ paigebackstage.com Articles:...
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(33) Walk this (A)way from me
Today, I talk about the speech Halsey made at the 2018 woman's march, how Steven Tyler is literally the worst, and the whole "step it up" bullshit. Short episode to talk about what was missed in the last episode, and getting ready for the Oscars. Articles:...
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(32) Grammy by your Name
Today, Pat and I talk about the Grammy's, why they aren't what they used to be, the biggest robberies of the night, the Oscars and the movies we loved, appreciating opening acts, and the movies that fell short. Articles: we didn't use any but here are some for reference to what we were talking...
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(31) Festivals: Where the Women Aren't
Today, I am talking all about music festivals and the sexism against women. Where are they? Why aren't they being noticed? Articles: http://kut.org/post/why-are-there-so-few-female-headliners-acl...
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(30) Silence was Never Golden
Today, I talk about the allegations by Timothy Heller made at Melanie Martinez and the Time Magazine "Person of the Year" cover and why Taylor Swift is out of place. Articles: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/08/11/taylor-swift-trial-day-4-security-guard-says-he-saw-grope/558997001/...
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(29) I Asked you for Shelter, and I Begged you for the Rain
Today, I was asked if I would do an episode reviewing and talking about Paramore's 3rd album "Brand New Eyes" that came out in September of 2009. This album has a lot of weight to it for A LOT of reasons and came out during a really pivotal point in my life. This is a song by song review with…
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(26) My Complicated Happy Ending
Today, I finally did the Avril Lavigne Conspiracy episode. A lot of people responded to this and asked for this. I felt it only right that my friend Molly of No Deluxe joins me on this since she is the number one person I dragged into this and also has been influenced by Avril her entire life. We...
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(25) You're no Friend of Mine
Today, I go line by line on the song "No Friend" by Paramore featuring Aaron Weiss of Mewithoutyou from the 2017 record "After Laughter". I go line by line and give my interpretations of the song and explain why I feel it is lyrically the heaviest song not only on the record, but heaviest I have...
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(23) Once a Double Standard You’re Nothing More
Today, I am talking all about double standards. Starting off with why Brendon Urie can say "whore" and it's fine, but Hayley Williams says it and she's slut shaming. I talk about double standards in every genre, Sam Smith coming out as non binary, and Alice Glass on leaving her abusive…
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(22) Pepsi Cola
Today, I am talking about #metoo and the Harvey Weinstein allegations that made a lot of women stand up and talk about their stories and stand in solidarity with women who have faced assault and harassment. Articles: http://www.npr.org/2017/09/29/554035133/sorry-demi-lovato-s-not-sorry...
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(21) A Toast to Misery
Today I did an episode to talk about going on stage with Paramore for Misery Business on October 4th at Radio City Music Hall and endless thank you's to Paramore and all my friends who supported and helped make this a reality. Logo for this episode is a commission portrait by my friend Ilaria…
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(20) Do what you Want
Today, I talk about the zine "Do what you Want" that Sara Quinn spoke to about mental health, Lynn Gunn talking about what it feels like to have the new Pvris record out, St Vincent and Florence Welch on their battles with mental illness, and updates on Hayley Williams and her own struggles and…
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(19) All we Knew of Pvris, All we Needed in 2017
Today, I did another review episode, this time for the new Pvris record All we Know of Heaven, All we Need of Hell. I go track by track and play 30-40 seconds of each song. I do not own these songs, all rights belong to Pvris, Rise, and Reclaim Music Group. Lynn's tweets about "Anyone Else"...
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(18) How Long Have you Been Homophobic?
Today, I finish up the Taylor Swift grope case, continue the talk about safe spaces, homophobia in our music scene and how we can do better. Articles: http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/pvris_lynn_gunn_twitter_apology_to_fans http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/woman_suffers_injuries_at_spite_show...
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(17) A Million Reasons I Knew you were Trouble
Today, I talk about the Taylor Swift Groping case that's been picking up attention, touch on the Kesha vs Dr. Luke case, and Lady Gaga opening up about her PTSD. I also talk about Mel B of the Spice Girls having to pay her abuser and the Nylon article calling it out. Articles:...
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(15) It Doesn't Have to be so Heavy
TW: Today, I talk about the tragic suicide of Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. I talk about how suicide is NOT selfish, how his death affected so many people, and others who have struggled with mental illness and Laura Jane Grace overcoming her suicide attempt. Articles:...
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(14) Punched, Groped and Steel Toed
Today, I talk about violence in our music scene against women, creating a safe space at shows, and the Tegan and Lynn Gunn Nylon interview about being out and being role models for the LGBTQ community. Articles:...
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(13) Melodrama Del Rey
My friend Patrick is back, today we talk about how good Lorde's record "Melodrama" is, Lana Del Rey and her impact, how artists and fans treating each other is so crucial, how good "Baby Driver" was, honesty and it's importance in this political climate, being vulnerable as an artist, and the...
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(12) Anxiety: Gonna Make you Wonder Why you Even Try
Today, I am talking about mental illness. Recently, Hayley Williams and Lynn Gunn have spoken openly about their battles with depression and anxiety. I also mention the War on Women articles on how Warped Tour is still perpetuating sexism, and Bethany of Best Coast telling everyone she is in fact…
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(11) Bi for the Summer
Today, I continue on about Bi-erasure and Halsey and her fight with Demi Lovato and Katy Perry and why they all are problematic in their own ways. Short episode, but my take on the fight and how this is included in the bi-erasure spectrum Articles:...
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(10) Sorry, I'm not Gay Enough for You
Today, I talk about Bi-erasure in music, specifically pop music. I talk about Halsey constantly battling with defending her sexuality, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and bring up t.A.t.u. Lots of interesting reads for this episode articles:...
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(9) Don't Dress Like a Dangerous Woman
today, I take on sexism with what women wear in the music industry. This started because of a daily mail article about Ariana Grande after the bombing at her Manchester concert on the 22nd. Articles:...
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(8) You Ain't Woman Enough to Take Down a Man
Hello everyone, today I have my best friend with me, her name Is Kristi and she came here to tell you guys all about country music and the sexism in it. Kristi worked for My Country radio station and also is a distributor for Lipsense! we talk about "Tomato Gate", how apparently women aren't...
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(7) After The Laughter
This is my track by track review of the new Paramore album "After Laughter" that came out May 12th, 2017! bundles and ticket info for tours 1 and 2 are up on paramore.net, you can buy the record on itunes and spotify has it up! I don't own any of the music in this episode and only used 20-35…
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(6) I'm on the Right Track Baby, I was Born Gay
This episode features my childhood friend Patrick who is a gay man living in a world where he feels more represented by women in music than men due to the lack of gay male role models we have in our generation. We talk about how we feel about the word "feminist", Lana Del Rey, Grimes, Lady Gaga,...
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(5) Hey There Delilah, What’s it Like Having Me be So Creepy?
In this episode, I talk about how "Hey There Delilah" is actually problematic, how women are portrayed in emo music and how they are used as props and not human beings, and I talk about a great book called "The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic" by Jessica Hopper. this…
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(4) The End of the Angry White Man in a Punk Band
Today I talk about the 2016 book "Tranny" by Laura Jane Grace and Dan Ozzi. I talk about a couple of articles I will link right here: The rolling stone article where Laura Jane Grace came out: www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the…gabel-20120531 Heather Gabel and her response to the interview where...
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(3) Hello World, I'm Not Just Your Wild Girl
I found more Runaways facts for you guys. Today, I talk about (TW) Jackie Fox and her rape and how she accused Joan Jett and Cherie Currie of standing by and doing nothing. Here's a bunch of the articles I used: http://www.spin.com/2010/03/sex-rock-rape-cherie-curries-untold-runaways-story/...
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(2) I Kissed a Girl and I Was Wrong
Today's episode I take on a (brief) history of sexism in our music scene from the last few years that involve the music scene I grew up in. I only covered a few, and I probably will never get to cover all, but in honor of April being sexual assault awareness month, I wanted to get some of them…
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(1) Girls to the Front: An Introduction to Rebel Hearts
Hi everyone, my name is Sam and this is Rebel Hearts. This episode is the first out of the gate of me trying to do this myself. I talk about where the name came from, what inspired this, and the woman who taught me girls can do anything, Hayley Williams of Paramore. The song I played in this...
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