Sad Song Queens

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  Laura & Lindsay "Summer, Synch, & Song Quiz" 16.09.2026 39min

  Music supervisors Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington kick off this episode with a summer catch up. From travel tales and rock biographies to the tracks on heavy rotation, the Sad Song Queens sync up on everything that defined their summer break. The duo peels back the curtain on the raw realities of music supervision and clearance, and music coordinator Jordan Linsley steps into the studio to talk shop—and host a high-stakes, hilarious game of Misunderstood Songs. Play along as Laura and Lin...
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  Jesse Malin "My Little Life" 09.09.2026 1t 5min

  New York rock veteran Jesse Malin joins Sad Song Queens hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington to break down "My Little Life," a song that's taken on an entirely new meaning after the health crisis that nearly ended his career. Malin has spent more than two decades as one of New York's most beloved rock artists — his 2003 solo debut The Fine Art of Self-Destruction earned him praise from Rolling Stone, and his songs have since been covered by Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Green Day, E...
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  Sara Bareilles "Forever" 02.09.2026 1t 19min

  Grammy-winning, Tony- and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles joins Sad Song Queens hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington for one of the most emotionally raw conversations the podcast has ever recorded. The episode centers on “Forever,” the penultimate track from Bareilles’ seventh studio album, Good Grief, released August 28th — a record built entirely around loss, memory, and the power of music to heal. Sara Bareilles broke through in 2007 with “Love Song,” pushing her p...
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  Jim James (My Morning Jacket) Breaks Down “Get The Point” | Sad Song Queens 26.08.2026 1t 19min

  My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James joins Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington to unpack “Get The Point,” a beautiful and sincere breakup song from the 2015 album, The Waterfall. Recorded in a cliffside Stinson Beach studio, the track was written during the collapse of a relationship James describes as an “unbelievable cosmic love” tangled up with active alcoholism and self-hatred. Jim opens up about writing from inside the fog of addiction, learning to trust his own truth over someone else’s,...
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  Bernie Taupin "One Hundred Ways" 19.08.2026 38min

  Legendary lyricist Bernie Taupin — Elton John’s songwriting partner of over 50 years and the mind behind “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” and “Candle in the Wind” — returns to the Sad Song Queens podcast for part two of an intimate conversation with hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington. This episode dives deep into “One Hundred Ways,” the poignant closing track from Taupin’s new solo album The Sea Has No Mercy (out October 23rd), his first solo record in nearly four...
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  Lucius "White Lies" 12.08.2026 1t 4min

  Have you ever felt the weight of emotional pain wrapped in a melody? Join us on this heartfelt journey in the latest episode of the Sad Song Queens podcast, where hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington sit down with the indie pop duo Lucius—Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig—to explore the profound intricacies behind their poignant song "White Lies" from their album "Second Nature. " Lucius opens up about their creative process, sharing the stories behind songs that emerged during a challenging p...
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  Icona Pop "Hurt" 05.08.2026 1t

  What happens when heartbreak meets empowerment? Dive into the world of emotional songs with the latest episode of Sad Song Queens, where hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington engage in an inspiring conversation with Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt, the dynamic duo behind the Swedish pop sensation Icona Pop. Their new track "Hurt" from the album "Ritual" serves as the backdrop for a deep exploration of the complexities of moving on after relationships, and the powerful catharsis that comes from...
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  Bernie Taupin "The Sea Has No Mercy" 29.07.2026 1t 2min

  What does it mean to craft a "late-life manifesto" through music? Join us as we dive deep into the world of heartfelt melodies and poignant lyrics with the legendary Bernie Taupin in this episode of Sad Song Queens. Hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington welcome the iconic lyricist, best known for his enduring partnership with Elton John, to discuss his latest album, "The Sea Has No Mercy," and its evocative first single. This episode is a treasure trove of songwriting stories that will reso...
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  REPLAY: Lykke Li "Happy Hurts" 15.07.2026 59min

  Today we are revisiting our conversation with Lykke Li about her song "Happy Hurts." We chat about what it means to be a mother, psychics, and what makes a sad song sad. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee! Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush M...
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  REPLAY: FINNEAS "Same Old Story" 08.07.2026 1t 6min

  Today we are revisting our conversation with modern day Renaissance man FINNEAS. We chat about songwriting, touring, music supervision, composing, and more - Check it out on the Sad Song Queens podcast! Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee! Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" b...
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  Dawes "A Little Bit Of Everything" 24.06.2026 1t 8min

  In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura sits down with brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith of folk rock band Dawes to discuss their heartbreaking song “A Little Bit of Everything.” Taylor and Griffin share the story behind the creation of the song's narrative, the songwriting legends they look up to, and how they’ve navigated the aftermath of the Altadena fire. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify...
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  The Milk Carton Kids "I'll Go Home From Here" 17.06.2026 1t 19min

  In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay sit down with the indie-folk duo The Milk Carton Kids to discuss their emotional song “I’ll Go Home From Here.” In this spirited conversation, Joey and Kenneth discuss their new album, why keeping a song's meaning open to interpretation is important, and how they started a sad song summer camp! Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! F...
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  David Gray "Flame Turns Blue" 10.06.2026 1t 12min

  In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by legendary British singer-songwriter David Gray to discuss his poetic ballad “Flame Turns Blue.” David explores the song’s themes of reflecting on your younger self, looks back on the enduring success of his breakthrough album White Ladder, and shares a few memorable stories from the road. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify P...
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  José González "For Every Dusk" 03.06.2026 1t 6min

  In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by José González to discuss his heartfelt song “For Every Dusk.” José reflects on the controversial role of AI in music, the importance of rituals, and why we’re drawn to sad songs when we’re already feeling down. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens If you l...
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  Sad Songs of the 90's with music supervisor Madonna Wade-Reed Part II 27.05.2026 38min

  This week, the Queens are back with Part II of their conversation with Madonna Wade-Reed, diving deeper into the world of music supervision. Madonna shares stories from past projects, breaks down the process of choosing the perfect songs for a scene, and discusses what it takes to succeed as a music supervisor. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sa...
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  Sad Songs of the 90's with music supervisor Madonna Wade-Reed 20.05.2026 56min

  In this week’s episode, the Queens sit down with fellow music supervisor Madonna Wade-Reed to discuss their favorite sad songs from the ‘90s. Madonna shares her journey to becoming a music supervisor before diving into the emotional tracks that shaped a generation. From heartbreak ballads to iconic sad song hits, the Queens and Madonna explore the music that still puts us all in our feels decades later. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, pleas...
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  Nathan Nicholson of The Boxer Rebellion "Here I Am" 13.05.2026 49min

  In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by Nathan Nicholson, lead singer of the indie rock band The Boxer Rebellion, to discuss the band’s heartfelt song “Here I Am.” Nathan shares the story behind writing the track, reflects on coping with grief after the passing of his father shortly afterward, and opens up about how touring can be a double-edged sword. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our O...
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  Leah Nobel "Crying In The Hardware Store" 06.05.2026 1t 9min

  In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Leah Nobel to discuss her tearjerking song “Crying In The Hardware Store." Leah shares how the song was shaped by loss and how we move through grief. She also reflects on the loneliness of online culture, the challenges of social media, and what it was like to have her song “Beginning, Middle, End” featured in To All The Boys: Always and Forever. Support the show To help support these artists’ as we...
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  Iron & Wine "Naked As We Came" 29.04.2026 54min

  In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Sam Beam of Iron & Wine to discuss his somber track “Naked As We Came.” Sam unpacks the songs reflections on mortality, while also sharing insights into his songwriting process, dipping his toe into composing, and being a dad to five daughters. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us el...
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  Hrishikesh Hirway "Home Movies" 22.04.2026 1t 21min

  In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter and fellow podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway to discuss his heartfelt track “Home Movies.” Known as the creator of the podcast Song Exploder, Hrishikesh sits down with the Queens to share about writing his own music, the process behind making his latest album, and learning to navigate loss and grief through his work. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, ...