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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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01:13:37

Northern Lights: Tears Are Not Enough (The 1985...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/11/17

This took everything we had in the guilt-free pleasure tank, but it was worth it. Here is our episode on Canada's charity single for the Ethiopian famine, inspired by a phone call from Quincy Jones who was inspired by Bob Geldof who was inspired by a Canadian news piece. Everything came full circle. Official Video Slightly Longer Video with better picture The Documentary Our Mixtape Quebec's Charity Single You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at

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53:18

REO Speedwagon: "Can't Fight This Feeling" (St....

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/11/10

We've waited long enough. We're bringing our podcast to the shore and throwing away the oars to declare our love for REO Speedwagon! We discuss the history behind "Can't Fight This Feeling" and link it to our Brandy Hallmark movie. Leave your candle in the window for us! Official Video Original Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, 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

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57:34

Johnny Gill: "Rub You The Right Way" (A song for the...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/11/03

Frank finally gets the chance to talk (and talk) about New Jack Swing. And we finally get to the bottom of just what Johnny Gill's "Rub You The Right Way" is all about.Original video Johnny Gills legendary Arsenio Hall performance Our mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, 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

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52:09

Daryl Hall & John Oates: "Maneater" (Drip drip drip)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/10/27

The spookiest episode of the year arrives with a song John Oates says is about the dangers of New York City. We're not so sure about that, but whether it's a dracula or a city or a person you ought not to date, this song will strike fear into your heart! We walk you through a brief history of Darryl Hall and John Oates, from ducking a shootout in Philadelphia as teenagers to the unfortunate end of their partnership over publishing rights. We also analyse the song and plum the depths of its darkness

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58:47

America: "You Can Do Magic" (We know darn well)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/10/20

We make some magic for you in this week's episode. Kitch returns for #17 and Frank desperately battles to not only keep his position on the show, but also to argue for the existence of good witches. And we have lots to say and celebrate about America (the band, not the country) and their 1982 hit song.Official Video Our Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, 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

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49:23

Danny Wilson: "Mary's Prayer" (Ashley's Prayer)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/10/13

Do you remember this song? We not only remember it, but at least one of us spent night upon night for a good stretch of his life calling out "Save me!" and thinking about what he lost. We hope you enjoy our trip through "Mary's Prayer" and we hope you gain a new appreciation for Danny Wilson. Music Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, 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

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47:09

Tommy Tutone: "867-5309 / Jenny" (Bathroom Dreams)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/10/06

You may not remember many phone numbers from your youth, but I guarantee if you have ever heard this song, you have not forgotten Jenny's number. We take a tour through the writing of the song and dispel popular myths surrounding the track. We analyse the lyrics and attempt to answer the unanswerable questions surrounding the song's events. Frank also details how he prepared for his own phone calls to potential love interests despite his entire family sitting at the dinner table beside him. Thank

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59:06

Looking Glass: "Brandy" (We don't like this sailor man)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/09/29

Brandy deserves a better life than the one in which she finds herself. We are here to call that sailor man to account for playing loose and fast with her heart, and to propose both a Hallmark musical movie mixtape to right the wrongs we find in this heart-wrenching and beautiful song. Thank you for joining us!Official Animated Video Performance Video Acapella Version The Log Drivers Waltz You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too

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58:47

Taco: "Puttin' On The Ritz" (The Scariest Song We've...

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2024/09/22

And from out of left field, here’s our episode on Taco’s “Puttin’ On The Ritz.” It is both a fascinating and terrifying cover of Irving Berlin’s famous track, and we are here to guide you through it!You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, 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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58:56

Genesis: "Invisible Touch" (A Reckoning with Phil...

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2024/09/15

"Invisible Touch" comes at a time when Genesis was at their commercial peak. Not only did this become their only Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit, but it also found itself on the charts with songs by almost all other present and former members of the band. The song certainly has its haters, but you will not hear hatred from us: we love "Invisible Touch," although Bill must find a way to deal with the invisible touch that Phil Collins has had on him for his the past forty years. Invisible Touch music

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50:19

Lisa Stansfield: "All Around The World"

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/09/08

If you get a chance to watch Lisa Stansfield sing at Apollo (you can see that here), you can see why her singing can win everyone over, especially on the hit single "All Around The World." In this episode, Frank gives us his best Barry White impression and Bill recounts the story of how Stansfield ended up slapping Prince. Thank you for joining us! Mixtape Official Video Apollo Barry White duet You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com,

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58:45

King Harvest: "Dancing in the Moonlight" (Life...

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2024/09/01

King Harvest's biggest hit was written as a response to a violent world - one that had nearly killed songwriter Sherman Kelly on a beach in St. Croix. We dive into the story behind the song, examine what makes this track so special (a toilet brush, for example), and then Bill takes Frank for a trip through the many versions of the song released over the past forty years. Oh - and Frank discusses werewolves (a lot!).Midnight Special Performance Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our

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01:05:33

Martika: "Toy Soldiers" (Won't you come out and play...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/08/25

Like so many of the sitcoms we grew up watching, we have finally made our Very Special Episode. Dave Kitchen joins us for the 16th time and brings us “Toy Soldiers” by Martika. Step by step and heart to heart, we bring you everything we’ve got as we plum the depths of (goth?) dance pop and drug addiction.Official Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, 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

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56:22

Christopher Cross: "Ride Like The Wind" (Tents and...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/08/18

"Ride Like The Wind" is both yachty and naughty: a smooth song about an outlaw who has escaped hanging for the murder of ten men. In our (limited) knowledge of the so-called genre, we believe this is the only yacht rock song that dares to deal with this subject matter. Truth be told, the song is so enjoyable that it is hard to imagine that it is about anything else but a good time - and what a good time it is to listen to Christopher Cross and Michael Macdonald on backing vocals. We discuss the

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59:53

The Presidents of the United States of America:...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/08/11

Listen folks: sometimes a peach is just a peach. In today's episode we dive into the history of this anthem to a tender fruit. We didn't realize we would be diving into the world of ninjas, LSD, and two string basses. Thank you for joining us!Peaches official video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, 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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01:07:06

Steve Perry: "Oh Sherrie" (YOU SHOULD'VE BEEN GONE!!!!)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/08/04

It took us a while, but we finally feature "The Voice" on our show. We dive into the history, meaning, and video of Steve Perry's "Oh Sherrie." Brace yourself, because Frank cannot resist singing the first lines of this tune!Official Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, 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

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52:26

The Jets: "You Got It All" (Lullaby for Elijah)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/07/28

"You Got It All" is a sweet song with a bittersweet backstory, and just so happens to be the first song Bill sang to his newborn son. We discuss the background of The Jets family band and celebrate the sweetness of this standout track from their debut album. We also give one heck of a Hallmark movie. Thank you for spending your time with us!Official Video The Jets on Oprah Dick Clark Interview Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers Video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email

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55:51

Cathy Dennis: "Too Many Walls" (A Bonkers Great...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/07/20

"Too Many Walls" is a song that was played everywhere in 1991. It may not have soared to the top of the charts (except the Billboard Adult Contemporary), but it had staying power on radio. Bill and Frank learn all about Cathy Dennis in this episode, and we come away with a much deeper appreciation for "one of the most influential people in the music industry." Also, we collaborate together to create our greatest Hallmark movie yet!official music video Rick Dees interview mixtape You can find us on

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01:09:48

Snow: "Informer" (Boss Level Lyrical Analysis)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/07/14

Superfan Dan joins us and brings us our most challenging song yet! Who would have thought a Canadian from Toronto would bring us the highest selling reggae single of all time? In this episode, we revisit the history of this song and we tell you what it actually means. Buckle up! Official Video Mixtape Adrienne Clarkson Documentary Ali Spagnola Cover with Explanation Oliver's version of Informer You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com,

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01:03:11

Breathe: "Hands To Heaven" (and "Brian Boitano:...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/07/05

Breathe’s “Hands to Heaven” has been the soundtrack to many moments in our lives, whether it be to a slow dance with one you love or to the final moments before a devastating break-up. To us, however, “Hands To Heaven” will be forever paired with Brian Boitano’s passionate skating routine to express his love for Katarina Witt during the climactic moments of the 1988 ABC special “Canvas Of Ice.” And speaking of heartbreak, Canadians cannot speak of Boitano without revisiting the moment we raised our

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