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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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43:10

Stevie B: ”Because I Love You (The Postman Song)”

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/07/30

Frank has finally gotten his wish: we feature the king of freestyle's biggest song on our show. We cover the scrappy history of Stevie B and the culmination of his career in producing this giant hit that spent four weeks in December of 1990 at the top of the Billboard charts. Also, we dive deep into the song, discussing its divine origins and our own reactions. Thank you for joining us! Helpful links: Stevie B Facebook Rant Mixtape Official Video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and

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55:13

Chicago: ”You’re The Inspiration” (The ultimate first...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/07/23

If you went to a wedding from the mid-80s to the mid-90s, you were pretty much guaranteed to hear Chicago's "You're The Inspiration." Chances were also good that this would have been the song for the first wedding dance. Peter Cetera and David Foster's collaboration was a match made in musical heaven, even if it spelled the demise of Cetera's relationship with Chicago. Frank and Bill dive deep into the history of the band, the album Chicago 17, and the song that made us want to find a love to last

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56:32

Fine Young Cannibals: ”She Drives Me Crazy”

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/07/16

Once you hear that irresistible (and nearly impossible) snare drum sound, you know you’re in for 3 and a half glorious minutes of pop perfection. We discuss the history of the band as well as the complicated process that resulted in this incredible track. Nathan Holmes joins us again to bring his thoughtful analysis and to take us on a little trip to Remix Corner. Official Video Remix Corner: Phunk Phenomenon Justin Strauss Remix Chip Nunez Driven Crazy Dub Monie Love Remix Bill and Frank's

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57:24

John Parr: ”St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)” [The...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/07/09

Join us as we explore the impact of "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" by John Parr. We discuss Parr's journey, his connections in the industry, the tight deadline he faced with David Foster, and the true inspiration behind his lyrics. It doesn't matter that its namesake movie is a stinker, because its association with Rick Hansen will always keep the true St. Elmo's Fire burning! Official Video Naughty Naughty Video Rick Hansen Promo Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our

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01:08:09

Cyndi Lauper: ”Time After Time” (Porcelain Dogs and...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/07/02

Time after Time is truly timeless. Dave Kitchen joins us for his record 11th episode to celebrate the greatness of both the song and its "so unusual" singer. We cover the early history of Cyndi Lauper, the making of her iconic ballad with Rob Hyman, and the stories behind the "Time after Time" music video. Links: Cyndi Lauper and Hulk Hogan at the Grammy Awards Music Video Our mixtape Cyndi and Rob explain the making of the song You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website. You

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51:23

Swing Out Sister: ”Breakout” (Sophisti-pop!)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/06/25

Swing Out Sister's "Breakout" has been a mainstay on easy listening stations throughout our lives, and we want to give it the proper praise it deserves. We discuss the history of the song and why we all love it! Helpful links: The music video (in colour) Our incredible mixtape 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

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01:04:32

John Waite: ”Missing You” (Listen to your friends)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/06/18

You're not fooling us, John. You ain't missing her at all? Why did you then call your song "Missing You" and not "Ain't Missing You?" This is just a fraction of the type of high quality analysis that you'll find in this week's episode. We also dig deep into our own pain and suffering - all for your enjoyment! We're joined by our good friend Stu, who not only brings a Jungian reading of the song but also briefly threatens Frank's status as co-host of this podcast. It's high drama in the land of the

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50:15

38 Special: ”Second Chance” (Rationalizing and...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/06/11

Ouch. Bill and Frank are not (registered) therapists, but we know that this is not how you seek reconciliation after being unfaithful. Still, this song sounds incredible. Special thanks to Rich and the Wolfman for requesting the song! Helpful links: Our Mixtape Official 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

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48:27

Mr. Big: ”To Be With You” (Our 100th episode!)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/06/04

Who would have thought that an album opening with a song involving electric drills shredding guitars would close with such a sweet sing-a-long tune? Walt Whitman was right - we all contain multitudes. This is our 100th episode - thank you for joining us as we celebrate with the song our sisters loved! Helpful links: Our Mixtape Official 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

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50:03

Vanessa Carlton: ”A Thousand Miles” (A ubiquitous pop...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/05/28

There was a time when Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" could probably be found playing on a radio station at any given time of the day. This was not a bad thing. We dive into one of the great pop songs of the early aughts. Come and fall into the sky with us! Our mixtape Terry Crews iconic White Chicks performance The incredible music video The vice documentary You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free

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47:44

Night Ranger: ”Sister Christian” (MOTORING!)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/05/21

In this episode, we examine one of the most iconic "advice songs" in rock. For those of us who grew up on radio, we probably know of Night Ranger's "Sister Christian" as "MOTORIN'!" We dive into the story behind the song, discuss its strengths, and propose a Hallmark movie for the ages. Links: Our Mixtape The music video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, 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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57:24

Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch: ”Good Vibrations”...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/05/14

We welcome back our good friend Rick Morency to discuss the Billboard topping hip-house banger by the man futurely known as Mark Wahlberg. We discuss is history, the song's irresistibility, and even attempt to appreciate the lyrics. Go ahead - rap along like no one's listening ;) Helpful links: Our mixtape The music video The Arsenio Hall performance The workout video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel

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49:46

Dan Hartman: ”I Can Dream About You” (Put up a statue...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/05/07

Every once in a while we stumble upon a song that opens up a fascinating world that we have never before visited. Dan Hartman was not just the creator of a memorable guilt-free pleasure from 1984, but an accomplished singer-songwriter-producer who found success in rock with The Edgar Winter Group, in disco as a solo artist, and in soundtrack work throughout the 1980s. It was a thrill to not only dive into "I Can Dream About You," but also to find out how special Dan Hartman was. It's a crime that

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49:37

Eric Carmen: ”Make Me Lose Control” (An Impenetrable...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/04/30

In this episode, we celebrate Eric Carmen's final big hit. It is a song that is both out of time and right of its time - a tune that harks back to early rock n' roll but also contains the unmistakable productions of the 1980s. We love it! We discuss the song, Eric Carmen's perfect hair, and argue for a greater appreciation of his contribution to popular music. Turn your radio up! Helpful links: Our awesome mixtape The original video The choir version You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,

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46:15

Chris de Burgh: ”The Lady in Red” (For Oma)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/04/23

Bill's Oma, Annie Page, absolutely loved Chris de Burgh's "The Lady In Red." This episode is in her honour and in the honour of everyone who loves this song. And how can you not love this song? Helpful links: Our Awesome Mixtape The Official Video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, 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

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49:14

Timmy T: ”One More Try” (A freestyle success story)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/04/16

Timmy T was just a man with a moog, an 808 machine, and a broken heart. He poured out his emotion into a song, and without a major label to back him, he was able to score a Billboard #1 in March of 1991 with "One More Try." This is the story of a victorious underdog and we are here to celebrate it! Links: Our awesome mixtape The official music video A Timmy T documentary You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too

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50:39

Mr. Mister: ”Kyrie” (Carry A Laser)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/04/09

Whether you see this as a prayer, a science fiction tale, or just a rousing joyful song, there's no denying the power of Mr. Mister's "Kyrie." Have your laser charged as we take you down the road we must travel in discussing this incredible hit song from 1986! **This song came as a special request from Bill's sister, Marianne. We were lucky enough to get an interview with her (at the 35:00 mark).** Helpful Links: Music Video Our Kyrie Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,

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52:32

Milli Vanilli: ”Girl You Know It’s True” (They got a...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/04/02

Sure - Rob and Fab may not have sung the song. But it's still awesome - you know it's true! Music Video The Connecticut lip syncing incident Rob and Fab music video The Numarx interview Fab now The "Real" Milli Vanilli Grammy Acceptance Speech Our mixtape for this song! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, 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

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45:53

Kenny Loggins: ”Footloose” (The culmination of our...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/03/26

We finally made it to the final entry of our 1984 Oscar series. It's a near impossible decision but we're (mostly) in favour of this staple song from all of the wedding dances we've attended. We'll take you through the history behind this song as well as its namesake movie. From face kicks to Kevin Bacon bribing DJs, we cover it all! Links: Footloose final fight and dance scene Footloose dance off your anger scene Hot Rod angry dance Our awesome mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook,

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30:53

James Taylor: ”Your Smiling Face” (Bass Forward,...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2023/03/19

James Taylor's "rocker" from 1977 puts a smile on our face and we hope it puts one on yours! Links: Mixtape Your Grouchy Face Setlist from the concert we went to Wedding Singers Boys Choir You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, 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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