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I Wanna Hold Your Band

Paul Bartholomew

I Wanna Hold Your Band invites you to experience the music that moves people, one story at a time. Host Paul Bartholomew interviews guests about the songs that define them, sharing their personal stories and the memories tied to the music that helped shape their life.

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All Episodes

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Episode #120 - Jordan Black

I Wanna Hold Your Band ·

2025/03/12

How did a duet by Don Johnson and Barbara Streisand unlock actor Jordan Black’s (Community, Last Man Standing, Curb Your Enthusiasm) childhood? What artist’s greatest hits cassette did Jordan discover when working a graveyard shift and how did it become one of his favorite artists? What artist was he late to because he wouldn’t let go of Michael Jackson? And who is the only artist Jordan doesn’t remember discovering because their music was there since birth?EPISODE PLAYLIST1. Thriller - Michael

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00:26:14

Episode #119 - Rainn Wilson

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2025/03/05

What musical genre makes actor Rainn Wilson (The Office, Lessons in Chemistry, The Geography of Bliss) want to scream and pull his skin off? What band's songs were on a mix tape given to him in 1981 that led to a new way of being in the world? Who did he see perform in the MIT cafeteria in the early 80’s? After moving from Seattle to Chicago, why did Rainn drag his turntable and speakers into week 2 of his new drama class? And what song did he lip sync there, only to convey the story of that moment

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00:25:07

Episode #118 - Jay Lund

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2025/02/26

Why did actor Jay Lund (Hacks, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, True Blood) turn down a career as a 6 year old Elvis impersonator who dabbles in ventriloquy? How was Jay’s Dad duped by Sad Eyes singer Robert John? What 90’s band did Jay party with at his friend’s house after their concert at South Dakota State? How did managing a strip club lead Jay to discover a Pearl Jam song that always calms him down?EPISODE PLAYLIST1. Sad Eyes - Robert John2. So Lonely - The Police3. Black - Pearl Jam4. Please, Please

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00:27:23

Episode #117 - Drew Droege

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2025/02/17

How did Columbia House Record Club conspire to get ‘Hey Mickey’ by Toni Basil into the hands of a young Drew? Why was Drew the guy to go to for tickets to the band Snot Rockets? What artist did the movie Trading Places introduce to him? What is the connection between Drew’s favorite Groundling’s sketch and Thurston Howell from Gilligan’s Island?EPISODE PLAYLIST1. Hey Mickey - Toni Basil2. Mandinka - Sinead O'Connor3. Do You Wanna Funk - Sylvester4. You Oughta Be Here With Me - Big River5. In The

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00:24:27

Episode #116 - Liz Tuccillo

I Wanna Hold Your Band ·

2025/02/12

Why did writer Liz Tuccillo (Sex and The City, Divorce, He's Just Not That Into You, How To Be Single) get death threats as a receptionist at NYC's Area nightclub in the 80's? When did Christmas officially begin in the Tuccillo house? What eventual Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer did Liz work next to at the Christopher Street ice cream shop 'Creamed Again First' in NYC? Where does she stand with Flash mobs? And, Madison Square Garden and the power of the crotch shot.Liz talks David Cassidy, Miriam

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00:28:45

Episode #115 - Jill Lover

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2025/02/05

Actor Jill Lover (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Based on a True Story, The Young & the Restless) explains what Madonna, Garfield’s dog Odie & french kissing have in common? What is Jill’s relation to former MTV DJ Ed Lover? Why were they heightists at the community theater in Jill’s hometown? And was Tiffany just a copycat of Lover & the Hearts?Jill talks the Annie soundtrack, Cyndi Lauper, The Jets, Donny Osmund, Styx & more! 1. Maybe - Annie 2. Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper 3. You Got

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00:26:27

Episode #114 - Pete Gardner

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2025/01/27

How did actor Pete Gardner (Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Our Flag Means Death, Never Have I Ever) being drunk with a guy named ‘The Worm’ lead to discovering Ella Fitzgerald and how did she keep him from getting arrested? Why does the Mills Brothers “Be Life’s Companion” unlock the depth of his romanticism? And why are fantasy sequences a part of how Pete listens to music?Pete talks Bobby Short, Cake, David Bowie, Ella Fitzgerald, the Mills Brothers & more! 1. Puff the Magic Dragon - Peter, Paul &

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00:24:43

Episode #113 - Merrin Dungey

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2025/01/20

Actor Merrin Dungey (Big Little Lies, Shining Vale, Bob’s Burgers, The Fix, Alias)Why did Merrin and I shop in different sections of Spencer's Gifts in the 80’s? How did growing up in Sacramento influence her musical taste? Who is her Mom’s favorite member of Duran Duran? And what are her true feelings about the band Wings? We talk Duran Duran, Elton John, Van Halen, Bonnie Hayes, the Valley Girl soundtrack & more! Hot Line - The Sylvers Car Wash - Rose Royce 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover -

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00:26:50

Episode #112 - Stephanie Courtney

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2025/01/06

Actor Stephanie Courtney (The Groundlings, 'The Goldbergs’, 'Mad Men', Flo from Progressive)Why did young Stephanie use nail scissors to create bangs after a $5 beautician school perm her Mom found? How did a sketchy bus driver on a trip to Quebec City become a bridge from Duran Duran to the Ramones? Why did the Los Angeles Lakers winning force Stephanie to switch from a Walkman to the radio and discover The Tubes ‘Talk To Ya Later’? We talk Howard Jones, Missing Persons, Jonatha Brooke &

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00:32:44

Episode #111 - Jeffrey Nicholas Brown

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2024/12/30

How did performing puppet shows at Phish concerts come to be? How did Blue Man Group lead to a friendship with Robin Finck of Nine Inch Nails? And when did Joan Jett awaken a classical music slumber? This and more! Actor/Musician Jeffrey Nicholas Brown (Blue Man Group, True Blood, Henry Danger) talks English Beat, Nine Inch Nails, Miles Davis, Aphex Twin & more! Episode playlist: I Love Rock 'N' Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Jump - Van Halen Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp Save It

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00:23:57

Episode #110 - Amy Brenneman

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2024/12/16

Actor Amy Brenneman (The Old Man, Judging Amy, Private Practice, Goliath) talks about Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Ani DiFranco & more! Episode playlist: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass If You Leave Me Now - Chicago The Circle Game - Joni Mitchell Tradition - Fiddler on the Roof Waking The Witch - Kate Bush Come Talk To Me - Peter Gabriel 32 Flavors - Ani DiFranco Napoleon - Ani DiFranco. Escape Artist - Zoe Keating I WANNA

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00:22:22

Episode #109 - Jay Huguley

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2024/12/09

Actor Jay Huguley (Walking Dead, True Detective, 12 Years A Slave) talks about The B-52's, Talking Heads, The Cure & seeing Aimee Mann and 'Til Tuesday at the Danceteria in NYC. Episode playlist:The Walk - The CurePrivate Idaho - B-52'sFound a Job - Talking HeadsI Want Your Love - ChicI Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You - Colin HayNever Say Never - Romeo VoidBurning Up - MadonnaI WANNA HOLD YOUR BAND QUESTIONAIRRE - Jay EditionFavorite songs This Must Be The Place - Talking Heads A

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00:32:13

Episode #108 - Mitch Silpa

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2024/12/02

Actor Mitch Silpa (Bridesmaids, All Rise, David Blaine Street Magic) talks about Blondie, Barry Manilow, Cindi Lauper, Harry Nilsoon and more!Song links: 1. Atomic (Blondie) 2. Weekend in New England (Barry Manilow) 3. She's So Unusual (Cyndi Lauper) 4. Sound of Silver (LCD Soundsystem) 5. Night Swimming (REM) 6. Without You (Harry Nilsson)

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00:30:10

Episode #107 - John Quaintance

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2024/11/25

Writer John Quaintance (Will & Grace, Workaholics, Ben & Kate) talks about how Grand Theft Auto unlocked a whole world of country music & how he bluffed his way into writing about blues music. His new show 'Good Cop/Bad Cop' airs on the CW in February.Song links: 1. Honky Tonk Heroes - Waylon Jennings 2. Children of the Grave - Black Sabbath 3. A Song For You - Donny Hathaway 4. Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley - Robert Palmer 5. Aquemini - Outkast 6. Thirteen - Big Star

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00:36:51

Episode #106 - Matt Piedmont

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2024/11/18

Emmy winning Writer & Director Matt Piedmont (SNL, The Spoils of Babylon, Carpet Bros.) talks about how Gigantes Del Pop from the local Pay 'n Save set him in motion and the resetting power of psychedelics. Song links: 1. Pleadin' - Mercy Baby 2. 96 Tears - ? & The Mysterians 3. Gold Soundz - Pavement 4. Gold Star for Robot Boy - Guided by Voices 5. You Gotta Know Whatcha Doin' - Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band 6. Late for the Sky - Jackson Browne

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00:32:10

Episode #105 - Jessalyn Gilsig

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2024/11/13

Actress & Artist Jessalyn Gilsig (Glee, Vikings, Big Shot) talks about how she accesses music and plots the future tattoo she is destined to get. Song links: 1. Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division 2. VCR - The xx 3. Alors On Danse - Stromae 4. Never Tear Us Apart - INXS

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00:30:35

Episode #104 - Craig Wolynez

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2024/11/04

The multi-talented Craig Wolynez, CEO of Acorn Technologies, as well as an incredibly gifted musician, talks about his early days of crime stealing Beatles records from his neighbor. Episode #104 song links: 1. No Reply At All - Genesis 2. Matte Kudasai - King Krimson 3. Miami 2017 (live) - Billy Joel 4. Devils Haircut - Beck 5. Goodbye Girl - Squeeze 6. Scarlet Begonias - Grateful Dead

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00:40:40

Episode #103 - Louise Rozett

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2024/10/23

The delightful Louise Rozett, author of the Confessions series published by HarlequinTEEN, talks about her love for music, as well as her complicated relationship with it. Episode #103 song links: 1. Last Train to Clarksville - The Monkees 2. Dawna - Morphine 3. The Things That I Used To Do - G. Love & Special Sauce 4. Dance Yrself Clean - LCD Soundsystem 5. All Saints - Toussaint Morrison 6. Take California - Propellerheads 7. Block Rockin' Brothers - The Chemical Brothers 8. I Can't Make You

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