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   S3 · E27 · 16 Sep 2026 · 40 min

   Laura & Lindsay: Summer, Synch, & Song Quiz

   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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   S3 · E26 · 9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   Jesse Malin "My Little Life"

   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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   S3 · E25 · 2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

   Sara Bareilles "Forever"

   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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   S3 · E24 · 26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

   Jim James (My Morning Jacket) Breaks Down “Get The Point” | Sad Song Queens

   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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   S3 · E23 · 19 Aug 2026 · 39 min

   Bernie Taupin "One Hundred Ways"

   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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   S3 · E20 · 5 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   Icona Pop "Hurt"

   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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   S3 · E19 · 29 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

   Bernie Taupin "The Sea Has No Mercy"

   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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   S3 · E18 · 15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr

   REPLAY: Lykke Li "Happy Hurts"

   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. Exciting news! The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards! The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify. https://open.spo...

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   S3 · E17 · 8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   REPLAY: FINNEAS "Same Old Story"

   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! Exciting news! The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards! The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist https://open.sp...

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    S3 · E16 · 24 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    Dawes "A Little Bit Of Everything"

    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. Exciting news! The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards! The Signal A...