Rebel Hearts Podcast

Today, Pat and I talk about the Oscars, which is very funny because this year we saw maybe 3 of the movies nominated this year. We also talked about The Grammy winners and disagreed on a lot of things. Basically, justice for Gritty, and thank GOD "This is America" got what it deserved. Music Featured: Fletcher "Undrunk" (On Spotify and Itunes)

Today, I wanted to talk about mental health and how I was writing a book that almost destroyed me and my own. This wasn't supposed to be an episode, but I wanted to talk about being on a social media break and how I thought I was coping with something traumatic but in turn was doing more damage, and how I came out the other side of it. 2018 was a very hard year, and 2019 has been about learning an...

Happy 2019! Today, I talk about "Surviving R. Kelly", Drake and why we should unstan, how the weeknd made a poor choice with his new song, all the beef surrounding "7 rings" and musicians being at the mercy of their mental health. Articles: https://www.instyle.com/news/surviving-r-kelly-investigation https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a25775771/drake-17-year-old-kissing-video/ https://www...

Today, I took a break from my unannounced hiatus to FINALLY make the song by song review episode for Troye Sivan's 2018 album "Bloom". "Dance to this" reaction video with Cait: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQDU_bLpOO8&t=293s Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/trixr4orkids/playlist/6O6AyY2UWlj15i8dFtNkp2?si=9HIS4ntWTGS98PvS4L6sxw Music Featured: Tigers Jaw "Escape Plan" (tigersjaw.c...

Today, I got the chance to interview Aaron Weiss of the band mewithoutYou on their set of their upcoming video for their new song "Julia" that will be on the record that will be out everywhere by the time this episode comes out. I have been a fan of them for over 8 years now and I sat down to ask him about if being in a band for almost 20 years has broken or healed him, the new record, if he ever...

Today, Cait is back again (or just another episode since this was the same day) and we talk about everywhere in Nashville we think you should visit, our trip, hanging out for the first time, and I touch on Ariana Grande getting blamed for leaving Mac Miller and being blamed for his tragic passing. Apologies for the echo, our Airbnb space where we recorded was wide open and the sound just kept boun...

Today, Rebel Hearts has it's first interview. It is with the lovely Kat Hamilton formerly the front woman of the pop punk band "Manic Pixi". Kat talks about how the last year of her life with the band destroyed her and how she made the band her "God" and how she now believes in not making anyone or anything that high up above you, she talks about her new music, what it was like being the front wom...

Today, Pat and I talk about the obsession media has with women's trauma and why are we just talking about it now and why in bulk. Pat's Spotify profile with his playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/1236398030?si=iu_opc2QQueQovdPi1iW2g Music Featured: Let's Eat Grandma "Falling into me" (http://letseatgrandma.co.uk/) (Available on Itunes) Clairo "Flaming Hot Cheetos" (https://soundcloud.com/cco...

Today, I am finally back with a new episode talking about Nicki Minaj and how we are quick to cancel women for men's mistakes (what else is new), Is "God is a woman" a power anthem or just another victim of the male gaze, and Gay musicians on being called "gay icons" also talking about the shift in movies and how what's coming is better for the future. Articles: https://pitchfork.com/news/nicki-mi...

Today, in honor of pride month, I finally finished my episode on the "Girls" controversy, and read the newest Paper Magazine essay written by Hayley Williams of Paramore on mental health. Articles: http://www.vulture.com/2018/05/hayley-kiyoko-takes-issue-with-rita-oras-new-song-girls.html http://www.thefader.com/2018/05/11/hayley-kiyoko-charli-xcx-girls-response https://twitter.com/HayleyKiyoko/st...

Today, I go song by song by the new album "Saved" by Now, Now. Buy "Saved" on Itunes now and http://nownowmusic.com/. Also listen Spotify.

Today, I talk about the problems with Coachella and Cardi B. Articles: https://www.thedailybeast.com/your-coachella-money-is-going-to-a-right-wing-billionaire-who-funded-anti-lgbt-and-anti-marijuana-causes http://culture.affinitymagazine.us/opinion-cardi-b-is-problematic/ http://www.tmz.com/2017/12/13/keaton-jones-father-racist-white-supremacist/ https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cardi-b-offset...

Today, I talk about the March for our Lives march, the female musicians who marched and performed and why it's important they are using their platform for causes this important, why representation matters and why Love, Simon is what 2018 needed, and why Harry Styles isn't a "lesbian icon" Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u46HzTGVQhg (Emma Gonzales) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiQaIaI9...

Today, Pat and I take on the Oscars, the Uma Thurman "New York Times" article, Rose McGowen, Lana Del Rey being sued, and almost kidnapped, Rupaul disappointing us, and in defense of Emma Stone. Articles: http://variety.com/2018/film/news/2018-oscars-winners-list-academy-awards-1202713535/ http://www.indiewire.com/2018/03/emma-stone-oscars-best-director-1201936116/ http://www.complex.com/pop-cultu...

TW: Today, I am talking about the end of Warped again while talking about the Austin Jones allegations from 2015 and why Kevin Lyman is clueless. follow and subscribe to Paige! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqx9AyatlRZNfs2W5rT6gmQ paigebackstage.com Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=V2kiJOP389s(story of Austin Jones by Taylor) https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/y...

Today, I talk about the speech Halsey made at the 2018 woman's march, how Steven Tyler is literally the worst, and the whole "step it up" bullshit. Short episode to talk about what was missed in the last episode, and getting ready for the Oscars. Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5xPxjVaYI4 (Halsey's speech) https://nylon.com/articles/alessia-cara-grammy-apology + https://www.instagram.co...

Today, Pat and I talk about the Grammy's, why they aren't what they used to be, the biggest robberies of the night, the Oscars and the movies we loved, appreciating opening acts, and the movies that fell short. Articles: we didn't use any but here are some for reference to what we were talking about: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8096569/grammys-2018-winners-list http://variety.c...

Today, I am talking all about music festivals and the sexism against women. Where are they? Why aren't they being noticed? Articles: http://kut.org/post/why-are-there-so-few-female-headliners-acl http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2018/01/05/camp-cope-call-on-falls-festival-acts-to-wear-anti-sexual-assault-t-shirts/ http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2018/01/03/camp-cope-call-out-falls-festival-for-lack...

Today, I talk about the allegations by Timothy Heller made at Melanie Martinez and the Time Magazine "Person of the Year" cover and why Taylor Swift is out of place. Articles: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/08/11/taylor-swift-trial-day-4-security-guard-says-he-saw-grope/558997001/ https://pagesix.com/2017/11/10/ellen-page-accuses-brett-ratner-of-outing-her/ https://twitter.com/timethyhel...

Today, I was asked if I would do an episode reviewing and talking about Paramore's 3rd album "Brand New Eyes" that came out in September of 2009. This album has a lot of weight to it for A LOT of reasons and came out during a really pivotal point in my life. This is a song by song review with 20-30 second clips of each song. All rights go to Paramore, Fueled by Ramen, and Atlantic records. I do no...

Today, I finally did the Avril Lavigne Conspiracy episode. A lot of people responded to this and asked for this. I felt it only right that my friend Molly of No Deluxe joins me on this since she is the number one person I dragged into this and also has been influenced by Avril her entire life. We cover Avril's legacy, her importance to our generation, and of course, the conspiracy theory. This epi...

Today, I go line by line on the song "No Friend" by Paramore featuring Aaron Weiss of Mewithoutyou from the 2017 record "After Laughter". I go line by line and give my interpretations of the song and explain why I feel it is lyrically the heaviest song not only on the record, but heaviest I have heard in a long time. After Laughter is available on paramore.net, Itunes, and wherever music is sold....

Today, I am talking all about double standards. Starting off with why Brendon Urie can say "whore" and it's fine, but Hayley Williams says it and she's slut shaming. I talk about double standards in every genre, Sam Smith coming out as non binary, and Alice Glass on leaving her abusive relationship with her bandmate in Crystal Castles. Articles: https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/brendon_urie_is_...

Today, I am talking about #metoo and the Harvey Weinstein allegations that made a lot of women stand up and talk about their stories and stand in solidarity with women who have faced assault and harassment. Articles: http://www.npr.org/2017/09/29/554035133/sorry-demi-lovato-s-not-sorry http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41664809 http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8006679/kesha-s...

Today I did an episode to talk about going on stage with Paramore for Misery Business on October 4th at Radio City Music Hall and endless thank you's to Paramore and all my friends who supported and helped make this a reality. Logo for this episode is a commission portrait by my friend Ilaria, she does a lot of Paramore stuff and she is INCREDIBLE. Please check her out! (https://www.instagram.com/...