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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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50:22

Barry Manilow: "Copacabana (At the Copa)" (Have a...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/06/30

What started out as a novelty song turned into one of the high points of Barry Manilow's career. We're here to celebrate the legacy that is "Copacabana (At the Copa)" by revisiting the history of the tune, analyzing the lyrics, and explaining the significance of bananas in the grieving process. Thank you for joining us!Mixtape Muppets and Liza Minelli Version The Simpsons' "Island of Sirens" Barry Manilow dancing on the stairs version You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can

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01:01:06

Mark Morrison: "Return of the Mack" (Imposter Syndrome?)

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2024/06/23

It's "Return of the Mike" at Bill & Frank's Guilt-Free Pleasures as Mike V returns to discuss the ultimate R&B/Hip-Hop crossover hit of the 90s. We discuss Mark Morrison's fascinating past as well as what makes this song truly incredible. As a bonus - you will be treated to Frank's vaudevillian version of Mark Morrison's voice! 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

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01:06:00

Spandau Ballet: "True"

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2024/06/16

It's quite true that just hearing those guitar plucks on Spandau Ballet's enduring hit will set you adrift on memory bliss. Don't fight it; instead, join us as we celebrate this song and discuss its history as well as its incredible power. You will get to hear Frank do his best Al Green and Tony Hadley impressions while Bill reads from The Lovesong of J Alfred Prufrock and Lolita. And there is so much more! However, you will not hear us actually talk about the meaning of Spandau Ballet If you really

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01:01:07

The Beach Boys: "Kokomo" (Life's Too Short for a Bad...

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2024/06/09

Love it or hate it, "Kokomo" is a historic hit. With a 22-year-gap in number one hits, The Beach Boys were suddenly back on the scene. Despite Mike Love's notorious heel-turn at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, the band were able to muster enough goodwill to add one final great song to their catalogue, helped by its prominence in the stinker movie Cocktail but also in the episode "Beach Boys Bingo" on the television series Full House. We hope you enjoy the episode!Official Video Full

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44:26

Moving Pictures: "What About Me?" (The Cry of the...

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2024/06/02

Before The Way It Is, Another Day In Paradise, or any of those mid-eighties charity singles, there was Moving Pictures' "What About Me?" We discuss the background of the song and it's remarkable two chart runs. And, unlike the people in the song, we actually see the little people "who make the big people big." So listen to us as we listen to those little people whisper, "What about me?"music video mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at

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46:10

Pebbles: "Girlfriend" (We won't treat you so bad)

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2024/05/26

We may not be visionaries at the same level as Pebbles, but we can see why this tune has maintained its power for over 30 years. We discuss the history of the song (and how it was snatched away from Vanessa Williams) as well as dive deep into the psychology of narrator's pleas. Thank you for joining us! 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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43:31

The Proclaimers: "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"

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2024/05/19

As far as we're concerned, The Proclaimers are more punk than any of the pop punk outfits that we grew up hearing on the radio. It took us a while to realize this, and we seek to remove our guilt for not appreciating this band enough when we were in our youth. It's not too late to enjoy what the twins have to offer, so we hope you will join us in celebrating "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)!" official video Letterman appearance mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email

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56:56

Will To Power: "Baby I Love Your Way / Freebird...

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2024/05/12

In this week's episode we get back to the basics of what are podcast is all about by exploring one of the few medleys to ever top the Billboard Hot 100. Will To Power's combined version of the Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd classics was certainly divisive amongst fans of the originals, but this sound is what we are all about. (At least it is for Bill - we're unsure where Frank stands on this!) The video Our mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at

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01:01:57

The Guess Who: "These Eyes" (For Frank Pearson Sr)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/05/05

For the first time in our show's history, we are doing a song from the 60's. Who better to have this incredible distinction then arguably the most successful Canadian rock band of all time: "The Guess Who?" More show notes will be forthcoming!

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58:54

Asia: "Heat of the Moment"

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/04/28

Dave Kitchen joins us to discuss Asia’s biggest hit. We cover corporate rock, time signatures, iambic pentameter, and incidences that arise from circumstance. 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 Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

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48:24

Neil Sedaka:"Laughter In The Rain" (The Drop Dead Note)

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2024/04/21

The drop dead chord is paradoxically not lethal - it actually brings to mind all the joy that is found in the best parts of life. Neil Sedaka’s “Laughter In The Rain” will make you happy. Thank you for joining us!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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54:32

Bonnie Raitt: "Something To Talk About" (Flowers for...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/04/14

There's so much to praise about this song. Bonnie Raitt's later period success suprised everyone with "Nick of Time," but then came Luck of the Draw. And then "Something to Talk About" changed everything. We work through our own feelings about this song in high school, as well as how it continues to speak into our lives. We also take the time to praise songwriter Shirley Eikhard and we hope you get to know more about her through this podcast! Official Video Our Mixtape Shirley Eikhard obituary You

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01:09:05

Bonnie Tyler: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (The...

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2024/04/05

This is an earlier episode drop than usual, in hopes of capitalizing on the total eclipse frenzy that is currently happening in our part of the world. There is not a better song to feature for this time of year than Bonnie Tyler's immortal (like a vampire!) and timeless hit. We've been waiting to do this one for years: the time is now!Mixtape Official Video "Literal" Video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate

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01:07:58

Starship: "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (Bill & Frank...

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2024/03/31

We are ending our special series on our favourite soundtrack music with this classic track from 1987's Mannequin. Now, this Andrew McCarthy vehicle was certainly no award winner, but it remains surprisingly watchable 37 years later. Grace Slick may have written off "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now," but we won't turn our backs on this positive anthem to the enduring power of love!Official Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at

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01:07:10

Peter Cetera: "Glory of Love" (Bill & Frank Go To The...

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2024/03/24

We always knew that we had to feature this song on our podcast, but we weren't ready until this moment. Welcome to our episode on "Glory of Love" by one of the most iconic voices in soft rock history: Peter Cetera. We deep dive into The Karate Kid Part II and Rocky IV as we trace the fascinating history of how this song arrived into our world. Let us be the podcast that fights for your honour!Official Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at

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47:58

Joe "Bean" Esposito: "You're The Best" (Bill & Frank...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/03/17

We continue our special series on movie music with one of the great montage sequence songs in 1980s film: Joe "Bean" Esposito's "You're The Best." We discuss its history (and connections to Rocky III) as well as Esposito's remarkable career. Besides analyzing the song, Frank proposes a crossover series that may be one of the greatest ideas we've had on this podcast: The Karate-Rock Universe.Karate Tournament Montage Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us

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01:06:48

Jon Bon Jovi: "Blaze of Glory" (Bill & Frank & Kate...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/03/10

We are continuing our special music movie series, and we've brought Kate Angle back to discuss this banger from Young Guns II. I'm not sure if we use the word "bonkers" or "auspicious" more in this episode, but we are certain that Jon Bon Jovi's "Blaze of Glory" is great, while Young Guns II is not!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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54:29

Ryan Gosling: "I'm Just Ken" (Bill & Frank Go To The...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/03/03

Welcome to our first episode in our special series on "Bill & Frank Go To The Movies!" Bill and Frank are feeling the Kenergy this week as the Academy Awards approaches and our fellow Canadian Ryan Gosling is up for best supporting actor and best song. We are well aware that we are in danger of mansplaining the Barbie movie, but we are confident that our own Ken-like obliviousness will keep from offending any listeners. "I'm Just Ken" fight scene from Barbie "I'm Just Ken" (Merry Kristmas

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56:45

The Cars: "Drive" (with Derek Veenhof)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/02/25

We have finally brought Derek "Deekatello" Veenhof back to bring his thoughtful analysis of The Cars' "Drive" to our show. This is one of those songs that immediately transports you back to a time and place once those opening notes begin. We hope this episode brings you joy even as we examine the possibly sinister lyrics!Official Video Our Awesome 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

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01:02:17

Deee-Lite: "Groove Is In The Heart" (Succotash Wishes)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/02/18

Deee-Lite struck it big with this sample-filled disco/funk/house/hip hop/dance/pop track. It would be a dizzying array of styles if it were not so fun! We discuss the history of the song and Frank comes to terms with his formerly conservative grade 8 self so he can finally declare his love for "Groove Is In The Heart." Helpful links: 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

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