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PODCAST

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures

There’s no shame in the music you love. Join us as we celebrate the open-hearted songs of the past 50 years (with a focus on the songs that shaped us from the 70s, 80s, and 90s).

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47:01

Boney M: ”Mary’s Boy Child / Oh My Lord” (Christmas...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/12/16

Both bonkers and reverent, Boney M's "Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord" holds a special place in our hearts. We discuss the history of Boney M, the making of the song, and its enduring appeal. We also talk about Evie!!! Thank you for joining us, and Merry Christmas! Music Video with British Kids Alternate Music Video Evie's Version Mixtape Your brother has to join the band meme You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free

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59:29

ABC: ”When Smokey Sings” (We don’t hear violence)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/12/10

Like ABC, we just couldn't stop talking about the voice of Smokey Robinson during this episode. When we finally do get around to talking about ABC's classic 1987 hit, we are able to finally decipher the lyrics to the song, and it turns out that Martin Fry is not fearing violence when he hears Smokey sing. Frank also brings perhaps our best plot to a Hallmark movie based on "When Smokey Sings." Thanks for listening! Official Video Smokey meets ABC Our awesome mixtape You can find us on Instagram,

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57:11

Deep Blue Something: ”Breakfast At Tiffany’s” (A...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/12/03

We are used to Frank bringing his grouchy pants to the occasional episode, but in a rare moment, it's actually Bill who brings his grievances to the table regarding this week's song choice. Deep Blue Something's (DBS's?) "Breakfast at Tiffany's" means a lot to Frank as it was the soundtrack to his mid-90s self-actualization, but for Bill it was a regular morning aural torture as he toiled away at the shoe store. Tune in to find out if our hosts' friendship can survive this examination of a classic

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01:15:52

Def Leppard: ”Photograph” (with Chris Newkirk and...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/11/26

Chris Newkirk and Alex Yost of The Julies bring to us a special guilt-free pleasure for today's episode: Def Leppard's "Photograph." We put on our rock and roll clown faces and dig deep into the images that are evoked by this song both lyrically and musically. The Julies not only help us to understand the technical power of this song as well as its simple magic in making a sparkly and dreamy glam metal tune. Official Video The Julies on Bandcamp The Julies on Spotify My Heaven is a Dancefloor music

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01:12:28

Guns N’ Roses: ”November Rain”

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/11/19

Grandiose ambition, inflated egos, giant budgets, dangerous behaviour - no, these are not (necessarily) descriptors of our podcast but rather the words one thinks of when Guns N' Roses comes to mind. "November Rain" may be the sound of a band breaking up or simply the sound of Axl Rose's singular creative vision, but it has left an undeniable mark on our culture. Bill and Frank bring our friend Rick back to co-host and we also bring our own complicated relationships to this song. Grab your umbrella

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50:59

Janet Jackson: ”Escapade” (Minneapolis... Let’s Go!

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/11/12

We’ve never been on one, but we’re ready. Until then, we’ll let Janet Jackson take us on an “Escapade”! Our Awesome Mixtape Official Video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

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44:37

England Dan and John Ford Coley: ”I’d Really Love To...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/11/05

England Dan and John Ford Coley could probably only exist in the 70s. Not the most exciting group name, and certainly one of the least exciting album covers we've ever seen. But, oh man - that song. Truth be told, Bill and Frank may not be the most exciting people you've seen, and maybe we can only exist in podcast land for this moment in time. We hope we can make the same impact that England Dan and John Ford Coley did. Today we celebrate one of the great soft rock hits of the 70s - a song you

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51:30

Rockwell: ”Somebody’s Watching Me” (Financial...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/10/29

Frank builds well, Bill maths well, and Rockwell rocks well. Whether you're listening to this before Halloween or after, we hope you enjoy our spooky episode! We cover the history of the song, acknowledge the challenges of following in your father’s footsteps, and discuss the seriousness of financial malfeasance. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your tea as we walk through “Somebody’s Watching Me!” Official Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at

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01:12:00

Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes: ”(I’ve Had )The Time...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/10/22

We have been looking forward to this episode for over a year. Mike Balsom is a Niagara legend who was a wedding DJ in the 80s and 90s. If you were at a reception during those decades, there's a good chance you will have been blessed with his mastery of the two turntables (but no microphone!). He brings to our episode the ultimate wedding dance floor filler song: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. This is a landmark episode for us. Sit back and enjoy! Helpful

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53:11

Johnny Rivers: ”Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancing)”

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/10/15

There are so many Johnny Rivers songs to choose from, but this is our special guilt-free pleasure. Due to it being released in our birth year, we don't have specific memories of how this was perceived when it first hit the radio, but we grew up with this song on - whether it be in the background at a family barbecue or playing in the car radio as we drove with the windows down. We hope this episode brings you back to a wonderful time and we also hope you will have a greater appreciation for the

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56:31

John Farnham: ”You’re The Voice” (Australia’s...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/10/08

Frank has been excited to bring this song to the podcast for months! Although it was a significant hit in our home country of Canada in the 80s, it's been largely ignored (until now). For those who don't know yet, this is tune that is going to lift your spirits (and voices!) to the heavens and cause you to work for a positive change in this world. For those who do know, you are most likely from Oceania and you know this as the unofficial national anthem of Australia! Sit back and enjoy our dive in

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01:00:32

The Moody Blues: ”Your Wildest Dreams” (Proceed with...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/10/01

Dave Kitchen brings a prototypical guilt-free pleasure to the table today. "Your Wildest Dreams" is a triumph for our peculiar genre and more importantly for The Moody Blues, who proved to the world that a 60s band could continue to generate hits in their third decade. We discuss the story behind the song, as well as how this song finds its way into our wildest dreams. Helpful links: The award-winning video Our awesome mixtape The trailer for Nights In White Satin You can find us on Instagram,

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46:28

Cheap Trick: ”The Flame” (Pure Torcher)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/09/24

Rick Nielson may have squashed the demo tape after he first heard this tune, but this song could not be snuffed out - The Flame endures! We dive into the history of Cheap Trick and the circumstances that forced them to accept a song by outside writers. We also discuss the power of a guilt-free pleasure, how this song fits into our podcast's wheelhouse, and how we are so glad you have joined us today! Wherever you go, Bill and Frank's Guilt-Free Pleasures goes with you! Mixtape Official Video You can

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48:16

The Cardigans: ”Lovefool” (Blueberries at the Movies)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/09/17

An almost hypnotic track about desperation in a failed relationship, Lovefool taps into the pain of our past (real and imagined) attempts at finding "the one." Our good friend Nathan Holmes drops in to help us explore the power of the song and to encourage Frank that his (possible) date night seeing "Romeo + Juliet" was one of the most adorable things we've heard. Thanks for joining us! We can't care about anything but you.... Mixtape Official Video European version compared side to side You can

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48:04

Sheena Easton: ”Morning Train (Nine to Five / 9 to 5)”

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/09/10

Are you ready for your earworm for the week? We can't get enough of Sheena Easton's #1 hit, and there is so much to discuss. Join us as we delve into what brought Sheena into the spotlight, whether the lyrics speak of a sustainable relationship, and how the universe conspired to have two number one hit songs with the same name in the span of only a few months. The Big Time episode featuring Sheena Easton Our mixtape. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at

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53:21

Dolly Parton: ”9 to 5” (A song for us folks)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/09/03

Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" is a sneaky song. It might seem like a fun bouncy pop song, but that masks its revolutionary intent. There's the reality of an unfair system that seeks to break us, but we got dreams it'll never take away. You better remember that, Bossman! Music Video Our Mixtape Dolly Parton's America: Dollitics episode You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you

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58:58

Player: ”Baby Come Back” (Yacht Rock meets Ridge...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/08/27

Our good friend Bruce Soderholm joins us for a discussion on one of the early forerunners of what became known as "yacht rock." We discuss Player's early success (they topped the charts even while Bee Gee fever was running wild!) and take a deep dive into the intricacies of "Baby Come Back." And despite our best efforts, we can't stop talking about The Bold and The Beautiful's Ridge Forrester. Links: Music Video Mixtape Yacht Rock Show You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our

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54:47

Nelson: ”(Can’t Live Without Your) Love And Affection”

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/08/20

Ah, Nelson. For that brief period of time you were the shining lights of pop glam rock with your third generation musical pedigree and your insanely perfect long blonde hair. But then the world caught a whiff of Teen Spirit and the tide turned against you (while Beavis and Butthead sniggered at your video). We're here to celebrate Nelson's incredible first single and to switch the needle from guilty to guilt-free for this pleasure. We cover their blessed (and cursed) beginnings, discuss why the term

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54:35

Rick Astley: ”Cry For Help” (Regulate yourself!)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/08/13

Rick Astley most emotional song deserves an equally emotional episode. We dig deep to find out what makes us cry, why we need to cry, and why Rick Astley is still incredible. Links Official Music Video Amazonics version You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented

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40:48

DeBarge: ”Rhythm Of The Night” (Peak Mullet)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/08/06

DeBarge may have been falling apart, but this track is one of the greatest summer jams of all time. We dive into the history of the band, song, and create one of the greatest mixtapes of all time. Links: Mixtape Music Video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly

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