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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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33:56

Most Haunting Use of a Song in a Movie

Stereothematica ·

2026/01/06

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2026 with a deadly fall and a sliced off ear! That's right, movie magic music is back, and this time we’re talking about the most haunting use of a song in a movie. Brace yourself for spoilers! SONGS Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band: P.I.M.P. (2008) Stealers Wheel: Stuck in the Middle with You (1972) EXTRAS P.I.M.P. Scene from Anatomy of a Fall Stuck in the Middle With You Scene from Reservoir Dogs 50 Cent: P.I.M.P. (2003) Anatomy of a Song: A Readi...

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40:02

Our Favorite Band of 2025

Stereothematica ·

2025/12/30

The year is (almost) over! And we are delighted. So what better time to share our most-loved and most-listened to bands with our dutiful, beautiful listeners? If the year-end "best of" lists overwhelm you, we hope you'll enjoy a mini-deep dive into two bands we kept coming back to all year long. And truly, we cannot wait to discover more new (and old) music with you in 2026! Thanks for listening all year long! VIDEOS Devo: Uncontrollable Urge (1978) Being Dead: Van Goes (2024) EXTRAS Ro...

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35:04

Winter Songs That Aren't About Christmas

Stereothematica ·

2025/12/23

It's winter, minus the tinsel! And the only red noses here are Christina's and Christine's on account of their rosacea. One pick retreats inward, finding comfort in solitude and stubborn self-protection; the other stares at the cold and dreams of somewhere sunnier. Two very different ways of surviving a winter’s day--and you might just be surprised by who picks what. VIDEOS Simon & Garfunkel: I am a Rock (1966) The Mamas and the Papas: California Dreamin’ (1965 - Ed Sullivan P...

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25:48

RE-RELEASE: Predictions (Not Predictable!)

Stereothematica ·

2025/12/16

We’re wrapping up our winter re-releases with “Predictions.” Not to be confused with “PredictABLE,” this episode has us trying to predict which songs in our own libraries are perfectly up the other’s alley. Think of it as a little love letter to each other’s musical taste from the early days of the show. Until next week! ------ 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...

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103:49

Special Crossover Episode: Who Will Save Generation X...

Stereothematica ·

2025/12/09

Remember when Arnold from Diff’rent Strokes showed up on Facts of Life and ratted out the girls to Mrs. Garrett? This episode is that…but for music lovers! Stereothematica teams up with our friends at the Who Will Save Generation X trivia podcast for peak crossover chaos, hijinks, and lightly scarring embarrassment. ------------------------------------------ Who Will Save Generation X Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful to welcome two first time guests who are the hosts of an atypical mu...

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25:17

RE-RELEASE: DO Call It a Comeback!

Stereothematica ·

2025/12/02

We’re taking a short break, so today we’re bringing back one of our favorite episodes: “DO Call It a Comeback.” If you’re new here, this one’s all about the songs that marked big returns for some of our favorite artists after a hiatus from music. And if you’ve already listened, we think it’s a fun one to revisit. We’ll be back soon with more music therapy to help you cope with the holidays. Until then, we hope you enjoy this comeback classic. --- From the grief-fueled artistry of Ben Kweller ...

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28:49

Predictable

Stereothematica ·

2025/11/25

Some of you might be thinking we already did this theme, and honestly… fair, but this isn’t our Predictions episode, this is its annoying cousin Greg. And this time we’re embracing the idea of being predictable (though we've never not embraced it)! One pick spirals through existential dread by way of psychedelic retro Turkish disco, and the other is an emo/math-rock heart-tugger that feels like being 14 again in the best possible way. Can you PREDICT who chose what? VIDEOS Altin Gün: Go...

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32:12

Communion Song

Stereothematica ·

2025/11/18

In a world too often divided, we are celebrating the songs that unite us, that bring us to a shared understanding, that give a sense of togetherness, and yes, even hope. Whether with a group on a desert pilgrimage or singing along in isolation in the midst of a pandemic, we explore the songs that, religion aside, give us a sense of communion. VIDEOS Violeta Parra: Gracias a la Vida C. Tangana: Los Tontos (NPR Tiny Desk, starts at 4:10 - but please watch it all!) EXTRAS Overlooked No Mor...

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32:36

Funeral March

Stereothematica ·

2025/11/11

In this episode, we lean into our inner goths and imagine the songs we’d want played at our own memorials…IF we even have one. One of us goes full velvet-draped drama with sweeping strings and tragic romance; the other is all about spiritual soulfulness, reggae-tinged resilience, and a send-off that feels more like a tipsy singalong than a dirge. We may have gone in completely different directions, but we both love the way music holds our grief and our joy, and how being a little “death posit...

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41:13

Put it in a Letter

Stereothematica ·

2025/11/04

This is our love letter to the lost art of letter-writing…in songs. Consider it a carefully folded note passed across time. Signed, sealed, AND delivered by the Postal Service, or by hand. Song as letter, or letter as song, whatever the concept, these musical missives hit our hearts in ways an email can't. VIDEOS XTC: Dear God (1986) Lulu: To Sir, With Love (1967) EXTRAS ‘Dear God’: The violent protests triggered by XTC’s controversial single - Far Out Magazine T...

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36:19

Scary Songs

Stereothematica ·

2025/10/28

We’re getting into the spooky spirit talking about the scariest songs in our music libraries. While Monster Mash and Thriller do make an appearance, we’re clawing our way past the Halloween clichés to scream about the songs that really get under our skin and linger like the breath of death. VIDEOS Die Antwoord: Baby’s on Fire (2012) The Zombies: Butcher’s Tale (Western Front 1914) SPECIAL TREAT (NO TRICKS HERE) SCARY SONG LISTENER COLLAB PLAYLIST - Share YOUR scariest songs...if ...

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32:04

Go Corporate!

Stereothematica ·

2025/10/21

Your eyes are not deceiving you–we are indeed going corporate! At least for this episode, wherein we reflect on the strange sorcery of songs from commercials: the ones that, for a moment, make you forget you're a cog in the sparkling machine of late capitalism. Sure, they were used to sell us stuff, but we still kind of love them. VIDEOS Geico Caveman Ad featuring “Remind Me” by Röyksopp (2006) Remind Me: Röyksopp (2001) Volkswagen, Trio, Da Da Da (1997) Trio: Da Da Da (1982) EXTRAS App...

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29:30

Decadence

Stereothematica ·

2025/10/14

What makes a song decadent? Is it the banging build-up giving way to a glorious release? The urge to don a banana skirt or surrender to collapse in a bathtub of brandy? From glitter to dust and lugubrious Balkan brassy indie waltzes, we wade into the lush layers of musical decadence. Melancholy meets spectacle. Longing meets the dance floor. Find out why surrender sometimes feels like survival, and whether we’re living in a decadent moment ourselves. VIDEOS Babylon Berlin Soundtrack, Se...

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39:29

Cartoon Theme Songs

Stereothematica ·

2025/10/07

Ah, the joy of an animated TV show. Whether watching a Saturday morning cartoon, something not quite suitable for children, or the classics from the days of yore, you can probably bet on one thing: you're gonna hear a bangin' theme song. From cool-cat jazz on the prowl to a bumbling, cyborg sleuth, we celebrate the cartoon earworms you can’t shake. VIDEOS Pink Panther Theme Song Inspector Gadget Theme Song EXTRAS Skeleton Dance - Silly Symphonies Pink Panic - Episode of Pink Panther Pin...

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36:45

Time Machine

Stereothematica ·

2025/09/30

What if time travel was about chasing the music you wish you could’ve felt in real time? In this episode we daydream our way into those moments, hearing first notes and electric performances as if they were happening now. It’s complicated, it’s joyful, and it’s all about how music lets us bend time, and, of course, as always, our minds! VIDEOSGeorge Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue (1927 Recording) James Brown: The Payback (1974 Live in Zaire) EXTRASLeonard Bernstein, Rhapsody in Blue (1976) Ja...

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28:05

To Our Enemies

Stereothematica ·

2025/09/23

Sometimes holding a grudge isn’t the healthiest option, but indulging one for the length of a song? That might be just what the moment calls for. In this episode, we lean into defiance, righteous anger, and the sweet, private thrill of SINGING what you’d never actually say out loud. To our enemies… this one’s for you! VIDEOS Islands: I Feel Evil Creeping In (2008) Alaska y Dinarama: A Quién Le Importa (1986) EXTRAS Article About Serial Theme Song A Pesar de Todo Trailer Thalía at Latin...

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31:26

Restless

Stereothematica ·

2025/09/16

This week, we are restless! Maybe that’s every week. On edge and buzzing, we talk through the moods and ways of being that come with that jittery energy, and the songs, of course, that match, and sometimes surpass it. VIDEOS Almendra: Ana No Duerme (1969) Parquet Courts: Master of my Craft (2012/3) EXTRAS Sean’s Music Hunt - Story of Almendra Tacks, the Boy Disaster - Frozen Feet Who Will Save Gen X Podcast Accelerated Culture Podcast Connect with us on Instagram (to share your song...

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31:09

Iconic Concert at Iconic Venue

Stereothematica ·

2025/09/09

For most of us, going to a concert is a special kind of experience with so many unknowns: Will there be guests? Will you hear your favorite songs, or fresh material that gets you excited for a new album? Will you stand in front of someone who complains about you being too tall? Will someone ask you for a “swallow” of wine? Will you be moved to dance? Or cry? Will this be a night to remember? What turns a good show into an iconic performance? And when that iconic performance is at an ico...

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30:59

Out of Character

Stereothematica ·

2025/09/02

We're back, baby! We took our first ever pod-break and we are ready for Season Two. To kick things off, we thought we ought to share some songs that are... well, not quite our typical style. Out of Character, if you will. VIDEOS Guns N Roses: You’re Crazy (1987) Thin Lizzy: Jailbreak (1976) EXTRAS You’re Crazy (Lies) Best Debut Albums of All Time (GNR Appetite for Destruction #8) The Story Behind the F-word in "You’re Crazy" Axl Rose’s Twitter Transformation Subreddit Survey - Best Vers...

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1:29

SEASON 2 TRAILER: We're Making a Statement!

Stereothematica ·

2025/08/26

Season 2 starts September 2, and yes, we are making a statement. About music. About meaning. About life and death. Stereothematica is back: dramatic, erratic, and occasionally bombastic. Connect with us on Instagram, Spotify, and Stereothematica.blog If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe, and if you love it, a five-star rating and review would send us into the exosphere of excitement. Email us at stereothematica@gmail.com

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