Best Natalie Weiner Podcasts (2024)

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126: "It Was a Good Day" vs. "Regulate" 59:44

3d ago59:44

59:44

Sometimes gangstas have happy, pleasant stories! They take cars full of girls to the Eastside Motel, and they don't even have to use their AK. Back up, back up, 'cause it's on, which story about being a smooth gangsta hits the spot for you, Ice Cube's "It Was a Good Day" or Warren G and Nate Dogg's "Regulate"? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co…

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Feed Drop: Let The Kids Dance! from KUOW 41:57

15d ago41:57

41:57

Seattle in the 90s: A tidal wave of unforgettable music roars out of the city. Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam take over global pop culture and Seattle is declared the world's coolest place to be. But here, reality is different for young people. For almost two decades, the Teen Dance Ordinance has made it illegal for anyone under 18 to attend co…

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125: "Smack That" vs. "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" 58:37

18d ago58:37

58:37

Shawty! The year is 2007, and the twin juggernauts of Akon and T-Pain are running the charts! But can Akon's reedy tenor match T-Pain's autotuned bliss? Which is the better signature tune with the bad rap verse, "Smack That" by Akon or "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" by T-Pain? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…

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124: "Teen Age Riot" vs. "Where Is My Mind?" (ft. Ekko Astral!) 1:07:10

1M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

The dawn of '90s alternative rock, in the late '80s! Jael Holzman of punk band Ekko Astral joins us to argue about which abrasive college rock anthem stands up higher in hindsight, is it Sonic Youth's "Teen Age Riot" or The Pixies' "Where Is My Mind?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com…

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123: "Last Nite" vs. "Fell in Love with a Girl" 55:43

2M ago55:43

55:43

It's a new millennium and we're looking for THE NEW ROCK. And two fantastic garage rock bands have arrived to SAVE ROCK (or not). Which of the two big breakthrough singles of THE NEW ROCK is our favorite, "Last Nite" by The Strokes or "Fell in Love with a Girl" by The White Stripes? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…

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122: "I Kissed a Girl" vs. "I Kissed a Girl" 1:07:23

2M ago1:07:23

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Sometimes girls kiss girls, and they write songs about it, and we have feelings about it! Who did the better "I Kissed a Girl," Jill Sobule or Katy Perry? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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121: "Goodbye Earl" vs. "Before He Cheats" (w/Natalie Weiner) 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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We do love our country music women getting revenge on men, don't we, whether they're destroying beloved cars or actively taking lives! We invite "Don't Rock the Inbox" writer Natalie Weiner to help us answer who does female justice better, The Chicks with "Goodbye Earl" or Carrie Underwood with "Before He Cheats"? See Privacy Policy at https://art1…

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BONUS EPISODE: The Grammys award Taylor Swift AGAIN 1:12:36

3M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

How much praise does one woman need?? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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120: "Baby One More Time" vs. "Genie in a Bottle" 1:08:22

3M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Two pop princesses blitzed the charts in 1999, and they would always be compared even though their paths quickly diverged. There's no chance that the iconic "Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears could be upset by Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a Bottle," could there? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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119: "Rapture" vs. "Genius of Love" 54:17

4M ago54:17

54:17

It's the early '80s and shockingly some of the first big rap songs were by white new wave bands. But which is the best of the two big new wave hip-hop (?) hits, "Rapture" by Blondie or "Genius of Love" by Tom Tom Club? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Mystery Behind Jingle Bell Rock with Annie Zaleski 31:00

4M ago31:00

31:00

Some Christmas songs aren’t as merry or bright as they seem. Annie Zaleski uncovers the mystery and drama behind Bobby Helms’ 1957 holiday hit, “Jingle Bell Rock.” 🔗ANNIE’S LINKS: This Is Christmas, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Holiday Hits Website Newsletter Instagram Facebook ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and review on you…

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Mexico's War on Rock with Cristian Salazar 45:10

5M ago45:10

45:10

In 1971, the legendary Festival Rock y Ruedas de Avándaro was held near Valle de Bravo in Mexico. The concert, which was a homegrown response to Woodstock, caused panic within the authoritarian government. Cristian Salazar shares how the revolutionary festival changed native rock in Mexican forever. 🔗CRISTIAN’S LINKS: Website ⭐️Enjoying the podcast…

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118: "Santa Tell Me" vs. "Underneath the Tree" (w/Mic the Snare!) 1:03:27

5M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

It turns out they do still make Christmas hits! Two big pop divas have conquered the holiday airwaves in the past ten years with Yuletide jams, but which is the best, Ariana Grande's "Santa Tell Me" or Kelly Clarkson's "Underneath the Tree"? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…

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The Life and Death of the Singing Nun With Jessica Gentile 22:02

5M ago22:02

22:02

Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers earned international fame as the cheerful, wholesome Singing Nun behind 1963’s “Dominique.” The story of this jaunty one-hit wonder reveals the complex existence of its singer. Jessica Gentile details the life and death of Sœur Sourire, the Smiling Sister. 🔗JESSICA’S LINKS: Website Twitter ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please l…

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117: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" vs. "My Generation" 1:03:18

5M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

The greatest (non-Beatles) British invasion songs of 1965! Is there anything left to say about these towering monoliths of rock? And which is actually better? Is it The Rolling Stones's "Satisfaction" or The Who's "My Generation"? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

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Who the Heck Is Ursula Bogner? With Rose Bacci 25:00

6M ago25:00

25:00

Ursula Bogner’s experimental, homemade electronic music places her among the genre’s great pioneers. But her recordings went unheard for decades, until one fateful encounter changed everything. It’s a case of a marginalized artist finally gaining recognition for their contributions to modern music — or is it? Rose Bacci shares the strange story sur…

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116: "Promiscuous" vs. "Hips Don't Lie" 57:59

6M ago57:59

57:59

It's 2006 and two of the biggest pop songs of the year are from two couples dancing and maybe even doing more than that (but it's not likely). Which is the best flirty duet of 2006, Nelly Furtado ft. Timbaland's "Promiscuous" or Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean's "Hips Don't Lie"? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

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The Real Wilma Burgess With Natalie Weiner 38:07

6M ago38:07

38:07

Rumor has it that Nashville’s first women-only bar was opened by a pioneering lesbian country singer. It turns out, this rumor is only a little bit truthful. Natalie Weiner digs into the incredible life and legacy of Wilma Burgess, the lost voice of the Nashville Sound. 🔗NATALIE’S LINKS: Don’t Rock the Inbox Website ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please l…

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115: "My Hero" vs. "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" (with Joe Kwaczala!) 1:18:12

6M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

Is there anything we love more here at Song vs. Song than '90s alt-rock? Probably not! So now we must debate two of the biggest mid-'90s hits, from the so-called nicest guy in rock vs. the least sympathetic! But does that matter? Who will win, the Foo Fighters' "My Hero" or the Smashing Pumpkins' "Bullet with Butterly Wings"? Please welcome back Jo…

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Who You Calling a Bitch? With J'na Jefferson 32:00

6M ago32:00

32:00

One of the most high-profile feuds in recent music history was stoked by one little word: bitch. J’na Jefferson dives into the controversial term’s origins and its use in popular music to answer the essential question: is the word bitch offensive, harmless, or empowering? 🔗J’NA’S LINKS: Website Instagram Twitter ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave…

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Everyone Loves Norma Tanega with Lexi Pandell 37:15

7M ago37:15

37:15

Norma Tanega lived an extraordinary life. She was a talented folk musician whose work captured Bob Dylan’s attention. She had a hit song and a record deal. She was the longtime hidden romantic partner of Dusty Springfield. So why don’t more people know her name? And why does her story feel so incomplete? Lexi Pandell does her part to fill in the ga…

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114: "White and Nerdy" vs. "I'm on a Boat" 57:59

7M ago57:59

57:59

White people... rapping?? Comedy gold every time, and in the '00s, two different comedy acts reached new heights with this joke, but only one can be the kings of Caucasian comedy rap, so who reigns supreme? The man myth and legend Weird Al Yankovic with "White and Nerdy" or SNL upstarts The Lonely Island with "I'm on a Boat"? See Privacy Policy at …

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Introducing: Have You Heard This One? 1:20

7M ago1:20

1:20

Have You Heard This One? is a sound-rich music anthology series dedicated to telling the stories of overlooked artists, fascinating characters, under-represented voices, funny moments, important events, forgotten chapters of history, and some of the greatest music stories seldom told. Each episode is hosted by a different journalist taking listener…

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113: "Candle in the Wind 1997" vs. "One Sweet Day" 1:09:44

7M ago1:09:44

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The mid-'90s were a sadder time than you remember! For weeks and weeks and weeks, two songs conquered the charts with insanely long runs at #1, and now no one even seems to remember them! Which is the better grief song of the decade, Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" or Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's "One Sweet Day"? See Privacy Policy at http…

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BONUS EPISODE: The 2023 VMAs sure love Taylor Swift! 49:31

7M ago49:31

49:31

As always, we watch the MTV Video Music Awards, an event that these days seems to exist solely to promote Taylor Swift. Everyone loves Taylor Swift! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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112: "Iron Man" vs. "Smoke on the Water" 51:57

8M ago51:57

51:57

Two of the greatest riffs of all time! And they both have songs attached to them! What is the better killer '70s hard rock standard, Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" or Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water"? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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FREE BONUS EPISODE: "The Producers '05" 58:19

8M ago58:19

58:19

There was once a great movie, "The Producers"! It was made into a successful Broadway musical! And then it was turned into a terrible movie! A convoluted path that gives us this bonus episode. If you want more like it, check out our Patreon at patreon.com/songvssong and donate a couple dollars! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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FREE BONUS EPISODE: "The Muppet Movie" 55:21

8M ago55:21

55:21

While the pod is on vacation, we're unlocking a bonus episode just for you! It's "The Muppet Movie," yayyyyy! If you want to hear more great episodes like this, check out our Patreon and donate us some money and you can hear them all! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…

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111: "Flowers" vs. "Vampire" (w/Crash Thompson) 1:14:28

9M ago1:14:28

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It's our annual "Songs from This Year" episode! For some reason in the middle of the year instead of the end! And for this terrible year we have two of the biggest pop stars in the world dealing with their exes. Which is the best #1 hit of 2023, "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus or "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

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110: "Come on Eileen" (by Save Ferris) vs. "Take on Me" (by Reel Big Fish) 1:00:58

10M ago1:00:58

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Pickitup pickitup pickitup pickitup. I mean, seriously, pick up your plaid fedora and matching pants because we have a ska matchup! And boy, did those ska bands like covers. So we have two ska covers songs to pit against each other today, which is the best, Save Ferris's "Come on Eileen" or Reel Big Fish's "Take on Me"? See Privacy Policy at https:…

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