Episodes

  • Spencer Hankins’ Life is a Musical

    Spencer Hankins’ Life is a Musical
    Jan 20 2025
    He's back, but this time it's musical! Melissa's BFF Spencer is back but this time they're talking about songs from musical theatre. Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and his shared love of actor Anthony Rapp with Melissa. Listen for more show tunes and theatre stories in this week's episode. Key moments: The musical Chicago plays a huge part in Spencer and Melissa's friendship. Listen to learn the origins of their friendship. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/002uwvTGAHLKMgiJ36U5Vg?si=OEf0ahlORu60rsuNTW9fiQ
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Spencer Hankins’ Life is a Song

    Spencer Hankins’ Life is a Song
    Jan 13 2025
    Spencer Hankins is this week's guest and is Melissa's OG BFF. He has a deep love of a Rick Roll, big memories with NKOTB and obsession with Prince. However, also has questions about Garth Brooks' Chris Gaines phase. Key moments: Dear Garth Brooks, why? Spencer and Melissa go deep into the Chris Gaines era of Brooks' career and have so many questions. Garth, give us a call. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/
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    48 mins
  • Stan Green’s Life is a Song

    Stan Green’s Life is a Song
    Jan 6 2025
    This week’s guest Stan Green and I have talked music together for over twenty years…because he’s my brother-in-law! We talk about his Eminem phase, memories of the Christian singer Carmen and his love of Primus. Key moments: The song that reminds Stan of growing up involves treacherous car rides with his sister. Tune in for the song and full story! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GxuKwaEqdNzR55Nr4VeKe?si=6iokC6QWSN-DmhDdixgMsA&pi=u-eCUufx8ZQhur&pt=e1f5224f0c132e072010a5bd0a711623
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    55 mins
  • Chuy Zarate’s Life is a Song

    Chuy Zarate’s Life is a Song
    Dec 30 2024
    This week's guest is actor, director, writer and improviser, Chuy Zarate! Chuy discusses his deep love of Prince, memories connected to Schlitterbahn and how his family teases him about a Sheryl Crow Song Key moments: Chuy tells the story of how he did an interpretive dance to Lionel Richie’s “Hello” in 4th grade that was the show stopping finale to his school’s talent show. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5987NE09TDjfKRgHTkXP9S?si=MEUsx1xHRQCK3ij7JQgUaw&pt=9c23110a23380edbd163714edc99ecd3&pi=u-Le06-HKES32i
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    54 mins
  • Lauren Mikeal Weber’s Life is a Musical

    Lauren Mikeal Weber’s Life is a Musical
    Dec 23 2024
    This week’s episode is getting a little bit more musical! Guest Lauren Mikeal Weber is a professional actress, vocalist and professor of musical theatre so all her answers come from the Great White Way and beyond! Tune in for a little taste of Broadway on this week’s episode. Key moments: Laura Benanti’s one-woman show brought Lauren to tears as every song spoke to Lauren personally. Tune in to find out which song made her list. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1t5xXKyXVj9XzokrdYDaq3?si=83qppBsUQRGYEV1N3z_eNg&pi=u-dEleR-IzTQSS&pt=e261d3ddea835cb7235840e09f87cc8a
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    1 hr
  • Liner Notes; Holiday songs

    Liner Notes; Holiday songs
    Dec 16 2024
    54 mins
  • Libby Smith's Life is a Song

    Libby Smith's Life is a Song
    Dec 9 2024
    This week's guest Libby Smith is an insurance expert, singer and one of Melissa's closest friends. Libby's list features a diverse group of artists including Nirvana, Josh Abbott Band, DC Talk and more. Key moments: Joy to the World as a funeral song? Irony, humor and joy are Libby's vibes and she's chosen that song for her list. Also, why do people put "Hallelujah" and "A Few of My Favorite Things" on Christmas playlists? THEY AREN'T HOLIDAY SONGS!!! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0YrhQEcem7eC10LRD2DhdS?si=hSmD1lsQRuqkYTkMWz2-GA
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    46 mins
  • Kelly Lilljedahl's Life is a Song

    Kelly Lilljedahl's Life is a Song
    Dec 2 2024
    Kelly Lilljedahl is this week's guest! He has a deep love of live music, attending 17 Austin City Limit festivals and counting, as well has attended too many live shows to count with our host Melissa. His list features Prince, Queen and Matt and Kim (whom he and Melissa have seen in concert 7 times together). Key moments: One features a chat about Crystal Gayle and her sister Loretta Lynn: Loretta has sass and Crystal has class. Another is a lengthy chat on Kelly and Melissa's deep love of Matt & Kim and how amazing their live shows are. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lC0LXiFeOqgt2L86aDRo2
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    1 hr and 5 mins