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Stereothematica

Christina & Christine

Welcome to Stereothematica, a podcast where two women geek out over music.When Christina moved from LA to Texas, Christine suggested a weekly challenge to stay in touch: pick a song that fits a chosen theme. This game opened them to new perspectives on each other while deepening their own understanding of the music that shapes their lives. Each week Christina and Christine recreate the magic of their song exchange on a broader scale, deconstructing their thematic picks, providing personal anecdotes

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25:47

Longest Song That You Actually Enjoy Listening to in...

Stereothematica ·

2025/06/10

From spacey synth odysseys to hypnotic flamenco boogie jams, these songs turn extended length into a vibe, not a chore…unless that chore is hauswerk. Videos: Autobahn: Kraftwerk (1974) Capablanca & T. Keeler: No Hay Ritmo (2011) Please note: the vocals on "No Hay Ritmo" are hard to hear in our recording. If you'd like to listen to the parts referenced, please go to 1:31-1:41 and 8:34-8:35. Extras: Interview with Devo's Gerald Casale Bandcamp No Hay Ri...

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27:46

Guilty

Stereothematica ·

2025/06/03

This week, we are burning up with desire to share the songs from our childhood that made us feel sinful, shameful, or just plain wrong for listening them. From religious baggage to misunderstood lyrics, we explore the complicated relationship between early music obsessions and the guilt they stirred. Videos: Madonna: Burning Up (1983) Romeo Void: Never Say Never (1982) Extras: Madonna: Get into the Groove (1985) Breathless Trailer Rod Stewart: Every Picture Tells a Sto...

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28:03

Problematic Artist

Stereothematica ·

2025/05/27

This week we might actually get canceled... because we're diving into the discussion of those artists we used to love, but we can no longer, in good conscience, count them among our favorites. We're sure you can think of a problematic artist without too much effort. But the tricky part is, can you separate art from artist? Videos: The Smiths: The Boy With the Thorn in His Side (1986) Michael Jackson: Burn this Disco Out (1979) Extras: Jack Whatley’s Far Out Magazine article about Morris...

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22:05

Problematic - Song you like despite it being problematic

Stereothematica ·

2025/05/20

This week, we’re facing the music—literally. It’s all about those songs we can’t help but like, even though they make us wince, cringe, or yell “NOOOO” at the lyrics. Join us as we tiptoe through the landmines of musical problematica, and try not to get canceled. Videos: Joe Dassin: L’ete Indien (1975) Jimmy Soul: If You Wanna Be Happy (1962) Extras: Kovács Kati: Indián Nyár (1977) Joe Dassin: Et Si Tu N’existais Pas (1975) Ugly Woman Roaring Lion (1934) Dr. Nelson Winston’s...

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22:04

Soothing - Song that Soothes

Stereothematica ·

2025/05/13

In this episode, we slow things down with a theme we need right now: soothing. From the dreamy melancholia of John Maus to the tender, ambient layers of Branden Eder, we explore songs that bring calm through the chaos. Tune in for stories of mystery, memory, and music that hold space for stillness. Videos: John Maus: Hey Moon (2011) Brendan Eder Ensemble: Isn’t it True (2023) Extras: The Guardian’s Best Albums of 2023, So Far Therapy on BandCamp Cape Cod Cottage Portl...

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28:38

Get Up and Dance!

Stereothematica ·

2025/05/06

Moving your body from the bar to the dance floor is easier said than done, sometimes. But these songs do it for us all the time. In this week's episode we get down, and up, and all around, from the complicated nature of dancing to the gimmicks that make it silly. “You can dance, for inspiration / Come on, I'm waiting…” (Madonna) Videos: Raffaella Carrà: Rumore (Song: 1974/Video: 1979) General Public: Tenderness (1984) Extras: One Song’s Groove is in the Heart Episode ...

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30:11

Unusual - Song with an Unusual (to you) Instrument

Stereothematica ·

2025/04/29

In this episode of Stereothematica, Christina and Christine get into the fascinating world of unusual instruments in everyday band lineups. Now, what counts as “unusual” can vary depending on where you’re from, who you are, and what you like, but whatever your story, it’s always exciting to hear musicians expand their sound with something unexpected. Videos: The Octopus Project: I Saw The Bright Shinies (2007) The Beatles: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! (1967) Extras: Teen Age...

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22:28

Mixtape - Song You First Heard on a Mixtape and Still...

Stereothematica ·

2025/04/22

This week on Stereothematica, we’re diving into the songs we first heard on mixtapes. Whether it was on a carefully curated cassette from a friend, a crush, or a burned CD passed around in high school, these are the tracks that hit different and never left our rotation. We get into the emotional data transfer of mixtapes, and why some songs just stick—even if the relationships didn’t. Videos: Devo: Beautiful World (1981) The Slits: Typical Girls (1979) Extras: Devo performing “That’s Go...

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22:31

Song That Caught You Off Guard

Stereothematica ·

2025/04/15

Being caught off guard by a song is a certain sort of pleasure (and possibly pain). Maybe you notice something in the lyrics you've never heard before, or maybe you fall in love with a song from a band you thought you had figured out. Whether you realize you were wrong—or just surprised, discombobulated, maybe even terrified—the unpredictability of music, and more importantly, your reaction to it, is what today's episode is all about. Videos: Flo & Eddie: Keep It Warm (1976) Café T...

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27:39

Song You First Heard in a Movie and Immediately Fell...

Stereothematica ·

2025/04/08

Is there anything more exhilarating than hearing a song in a movie for the first time and immediately falling in love with it? Your emotions add to the scene–you become a character, reacting to the music, it changes your life, and your perception of the film. This week, Christina and Christine get into a couple songs unearthed from the silver screen. Join them as they explore these musical treasures and share the stories behind their cinematic crushes. Videos: Kiosk: Yarom Bia (2...

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23:58

First Radio Request

Stereothematica ·

2025/04/01

Do you remember your first radio request? Is this something that people still do? This week on Stereothematica, Christina and Christine talk about yet another formative experience in their lives as music lovers: their first radio request (that they remember)! Videos: Outkast: B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) (2000) Eddie Murphy: Party All the Time (1985) Extras: A Look at Eddie Murphy's Musical Career KXLU 88.9 Fundrazor (April 4-12, 2025) Connect with us on Instagram, Spotify, a...

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23:46

Perfect Song on a Perfect (No Skip!) Album

Stereothematica ·

2025/03/25

This week on Stereothematica, Christina and Christine dive into the elusive concept of the "Perfect Album"—an album so stellar, you'd never dream of skipping a track. As they explore what musical perfection means and reveal their ideal songs from their ultimate no-skip albums, they also uncover deeper insights into their own musical (and personal!) psychology along the way. Videos: Pescado Rabioso, Cantata de Puentes Amarillos (1973) Tea for the Tillerman (reimagined by Yusuf in 2020) Extras:...

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25:25

Remove This Song for a No Skip Album

Stereothematica ·

2025/03/18

Ever love an album so much, you'd call it perfect—if it wasn't for that one skippable track? This week, Christina and Christine reveal the single songs they'd remove from a couple of their favorite records to create their ultimate no-skip albums. Show Notes: Videos: Beach House: L’Inconnue, 7 (2018) David Bowie: Andy Warhol, Hunky Dory (1971) Extras: Pitchfork album review of “7” L'Inconnue de la Seine Reddit thread of L’Inconnue favs Dana Gillespie singing “Andy Warh...

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28:42

Protest Songs

Stereothematica ·

2025/03/10

In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8!) and Women’s History Month, we are talking protest songs! When words and feelings fail us, music comes to the rescue to help us shout, plead, or sometimes even ask nicely for the change we want to see in the world. Videos: Joni Mitchell: Big Yellow Taxi (1971) Pussy Riot: Make America Great Again (2016) Extras: Joni Mitchell Archives KCRW’s Lost Notes Podcast New Yorker piece on Rachel Carson Pussy Riot visited the Texas capitol to d...

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26:19

Instrumental Song That Could Have Been a Radio Hit

Stereothematica ·

2025/03/04

Straightforward, right? And yet... But really, what constitutes a hit? Isn’t that subjective? Should Christina and Christine have stricter parameters when playing this game? Is it even a game at this point? Or is this really just an excuse to share some mind-blowing music? Videos: Air: La Femme D’argent (1998) Emahoy Tsegye-Maryam Guebrou: Homeless Wanderer (1960s) Extras: Korg demo Honky Tonk Nun (BBC Sounds) Ethiopique: Revolt of the Soul Emahoy Tsege Mariam M...

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25:05

Predictions

Stereothematica ·

2025/02/25

How well do Christina and Christine know each other's musical tastes? How well do you think you know theirs? Too soon to tell? This week they predict what song they have in their respective music libraries that the other person will also have in theirs. Here’s the catch: the other person is supposed to like the predicted song a lot more because it’s supposed to be more up their alley. If this sounds convoluted that’s because it is! But why would you expect anything typical ...

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27:03

Siblings - Song from a band with siblings in it

Stereothematica ·

2025/02/18

Does family drama make music better? There are too many bands with siblings to mention here, though Christina and Christine talk about few of them–drama and all. This episode features songs that showcase the transcendent tunes born from the complicated nature of working with your blood. Videos: The Beach Boys: God Only Knows (song: 1964/video: 2022) Las Grecas: Te Estoy Amando Locamente (1974) Extras: Love and Mercy trailer Love and Revolution/Te Estoy Amando Locamente trail...

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29:10

Fantasy Karaoke - Song beyond your singing capabilities

Stereothematica ·

2025/02/11

These are not your go-to karaoke songs. Even if you don’t like karaoke, if you’re listening to Stereothematica, you must love music, and therefore, you must have a song you fantasize about singing to a captive audience. Videos: Lola Flores: A Tu Vera (song: 1962/ video: 1971) Kate Bush: Wuthering Heights (1978) Extras: Rosalía singing A Tu Vera in Dolor y Gloria Theory and Play of the Duende Pat Benatar's cover of Wuthering Heights Connect with us on Instagram, Spotify, and Stere...

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22:31

Birth Year - Favorite song the year you were born

Stereothematica ·

2025/02/04

In addition to revealing their ages to their listeners, this episode gave Christina and Christine a chance to think about their birth years through the lens of their favorite songs from that very year. Videos: Tracy Chapman: Fast Car (1988) Stevie Wonder: Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing (1973 - album /1974 single) Extras: Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs 2024 Grammy’s Performance Tracy Chapman: Give Me One Reason (1995) Luke Combs: Fast Car (2023) Pitchfork’s Review of Inner...

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20:54

Theme Song - Your life is a movie, what's your theme...

Stereothematica ·

2025/01/28

Who hasn’t thought of their life as a movie and imagined what song would be playing as their character first appears on screen? And if you haven’t thought about this, today is your chance to be a music supervisor for your own life’s hypothetical movie.Videos:Talking Heads: Psycho Killer (1977) Brenton Wood: Oogum Boogum (1967)Extras:Talking Heads: Psycho Killer Featuring Arthur Russell on Cello (with additional lyrics!)Wet Leg’s Psycho Killer cover is a banger! David Byrne | Radio (...

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