Mo & AJ

Songs On The Couch

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Welcome to Songs on the Couch – the comedy podcast where music and psychology cozy up for a deep dive into the strange, wonderful world of your favorite songs. Hosted by Mo, the ever-curious psychologist who can diagnose your favorite lyrics (and maybe you too), and AJ, the musician who can hear a diminished seventh chord in their sleep and still deliver the artist’s backstory with flair – we’re here to unpack one song per episode, one existential crisis at a time. Each week, we dive into the history of the artist and their song, break down the sonic and musical weirdness (with love), analyze...

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Songs On The Couch Episode 3 - Post Malone, Rockstar 11.05.2025 1:00:58

Songs On The Couch Episode 3 - Post Malone, Rockstar This time, we’re diving into rockstar by Post Malone (feat. 21 Savage) — a dark, moody anthem about fame, identity, and the cost of living like a legend. 🥀🎤 From trap beats to toxic bravado, we’re unpacking the sound, the swagger, and the psychology behind one of Posty's biggest hits and the the musical elements that make the song so addictive...

Songs On The Couch Episode 2 - Lorde, Royals 05.05.2025 54:17

Songs On The Couch Episode 2 - Lorde, Royals We’re diving into Royals by Lorde — the minimalist masterpiece that flipped pop music on its head and questioned the whole idea of fame, luxury, and identity. From sparse beats to sharp lyrics, we explore what makes this song so hypnotic—and what it says about the world we live in, the musical elements that make the song so addictive The psychological...

Songs On The Couch Episode 1 - The Killers, Mr Brightside 28.04.2025 46:15

🎙️ Songs On The Couch Episode 1 - The Killers, Mr Brightside Welcome to the very first episode of Songs on the Couch! This week, we're diving into Mr. Brightside by The Killers — a song that's not just a karaoke classic, but a modern anthem of jealousy, hope, and emotional chaos. Join our musician and psychologist duo as we unpack: The history of The Killers and the making of Mr. Brightside The mu...

Songs On The Couch - Introduction Episode 16.04.2025 25:45

🎙️ Episode 0: Introduction Episode - Welcome to Songs on the Couch In this first episode, meet your hosts, AJ a musician and Mo a psychologist, and hear what Songs on the Couch is all about. We’re breaking down popular songs from the decades through a mix of music analysis, psychology, and comedy. It’s weird, it’s smart(ish), and it’s probably cheaper than therapy.