The Anne Levine Show with Michael Over There

Send us Fan Mail A melody stuck in our heads took us somewhere we didn’t expect: back to 1973, when Mocedades lifted Eres Tú from a Eurovision stage to the Billboard Hot 100. We unpack why this fully Spanish-language song hit so hard, how it drifted through decades on radio and in memory, and what its weather-soaked lyrics reveal about love that feels bigger than words. It’s one of those rare trac...

Send us Fan Mail A synth-soaked hello turns into a full-on culture swerve: we revisit Footloose with fresh eyes, one of us remembering a youth where school dances were literally off-limits, the other rolling eyes at choreographed rebellion and perfect hair. The nostalgia is fun, but the conversation bites down when we hit the film’s book-burning scene and its eerie echo in today’s wave of bans. We...

Send us Fan Mail A cult movie, a kind panel, and a caffeinated confession meet in one hour of fast, funny radio. We kick off with Cocaine Bear and really ask why that wild, gory, low-CGI romp lands so well. The cast is stacked, the tone is intentionally chaotic, and the laughs come from commitment—not polish. It’s the rare “smart dumb” comedy that uses cartoon logic and 80s nostalgia to invite you...

Send us Fan Mail A stuffed sloth looming over I‑5 , five yaks crashing a middle school lunch, and a python weaving through a drive‑thru might sound like pure chaos—but this hour uses the absurd to reset our senses before we face something heavier. We start with a frank rewatch of Urban Cowboy : a glittering soundtrack wrapped around characters we can’t love, and the sharp dissonance that creates....

Send us Fan Mail A ballet clip sent us spiraling back to Kate Bush, and that simple scroll unlocked a bigger conversation: how we hear things differently with time, and why owning your work can change the arc of your career. We start with Wuthering Heights—divisive, daring, unforgettable—and trace a line to Stranger Things, music rights, and the long shadow cast by Bittersweet Symphony’s publishin...

Send us Fan Mail The boundaries between human connection and artificial intelligence are blurring in ways we never imagined. Today we dive into the fascinating world of human-AI relationships and the profound emotional attachments people form with their digital companions. Have you heard about Travis , who married his AI chatbot Lily Rose ? Or "Faeight", whose relationship with her bot G...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything they taught you in school (in America) was wrong? This question forms the heart of a wide-ranging, thought-provoking conversation that challenges our accepted narratives about American history, cultural terminology, and the media we consume. Anne and Michael kick things off by dissecting the term "gay enclave" as it's applied to Provincetown, ques...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when you accept a ride on a rock legend's private jet? For British boy band McFly , it meant having their passports defaced with explicit Sharpie drawings courtesy of Rod Stewart himself. We dive into this shocking story of celebrity mischief gone too far, exploring the real-world consequences when the nearly 80-year-old icon's "prank&quot...

Send us Fan Mail The cosmos keeps offering us fascinating phenomena to contemplate, from Black Moons to Saturn's temporarily vanishing rings. Unlike Blue Moons (two full moons in one month), Black Moons occur when we experience an extra new moon – completely dark and invisible to observers on Earth. This celestial event sparked a discussion about lunar calendars and how our ancestors used the...

Send us Fan Mail Ever had a car salesman call you by your deceased sister's name? Welcome to Anne Levine's world of absurd encounters and anniversary reflections. In this hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking episode, Anne and co-host Michael Over There™ dive deep into wedding disasters and anniversary traditions while celebrating their own 10-year milestone. The pair trade stories that...

Send us Fan Mail We're bringing you a "Best of" episode from 2020, we're both a bit under the weather. Thanks for tuning in! Summer fades into autumn as we dive into the controversy rocking the tennis world at this year's unique US Open. Despite the tournament's strict COVID "bubble" protocols with daily testing, drama erupted when Novak Djokovic was disqual...

Send us Fan Mail The digital era has birthed a new class of con artists, fraudsters who construct elaborate facades online and infiltrate our most trusted institutions. From LinkedIn phantoms to fraudulent medical professionals, the audacity of these deceptions reveals uncomfortable truths about our collective vulnerability. Consider Jackson Simmons , " the most fake man on LinkedIn " –...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is waning on Cape Cod, and Anne Levine and Michael are feeling it. As the days grow shorter and the distinctly un-summery weather continues, they reflect on how climate patterns have shifted over the years, creating what feels like one amorphous season rather than the distinct four they once knew. Television recommendations take center stage as Anne enthusiastically champio...

Send us Fan Mail Here's what happens when someone fakes their own death to avoid wedding costs, and will a librarian leaving $2 million to her cat change your perspective on loyalty? These stories and more await in our latest adventure through the strange corners of human experience. We kick off with birthday celebrations featuring Canadian musician Jacob Moon and his lovely wife All y, along...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up as we explore the unexpected science of happiness through a surprisingly relatable scenario – the blissful relief of removing an uncomfortably tight bra at day's end. This accidental experiment reveals a universal truth: sometimes happiness comes from the contrast between discomfort and relief. Also, you can somehow get into just about anything if you try hard enoug...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a summer episode of unexpected delights, bizarre trends, and head-scratching stories from around the world. We dive straight into the latest viral beauty craze that has dermatologists everywhere sounding alarms – a young influencer creating full face makeup looks using nothing but refrigerator condiments. From a mayonnaise base to barbecue sauce contour and mustard eyes...

Send us Fan Mail Have we got some stuff for you. Canada Day arrives with stories both heartwarming and bizarre from our neighbors in the Great White North . From Stompin' Tom Connors ' nationalistic folk music to wildlife encounters that could only happen in Canada, we journey through the quirky landscape of Canadian culture, exploring what makes it uniquely charming and occasionally baf...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of The Anne Levine Show, where we dive headfirst into the absurdity of 2025's most baffling trends. This episode takes you on a whirlwind tour of luxury fashion fails, celebrity fragrance disasters, and Florida Man escapades that will leave you questioning reality. Ever wondered what burnt tire would smell like as a perfume? We explore a...

Send us Fan Mail A towel with TWO buttons (and any "adjustable" belt) for $925? Welcome to the strange world of Balenciaga and high fashion absurdity. The passing of retail legend Monroe Milstein at 98 reminds us of a more grounded approach to business. The co-founder of Burlington Coat Factory built a $3 billion empire while remaining refreshingly down-to-earth – riding the subway daily...

Send us Fan Mail Coming to you from the heart of Cape Cod, this episode of the Anne Levine Show dives headfirst into what hosts Anne and Michael have accurately dubbed "autumn in June" – the peculiar weather pattern where New England seemingly offers just two seasons: a lengthy autumn spanning October to June, followed by a brief summer interlude. Fresh off their unplanned hiatus (thanks...

Send us Fan Mail There's something delightfully absurd about today's beauty and fashion landscape, and we're here to unpack it all. While the rest of the world might be discussing severe weather events or international conflicts, we're diving headfirst into the truly important stuff – like why anyone would want fried chicken flavored toothpaste. Welcome to our exploration of th...

Send us Fan Mail We've got a papal election, celebrity soup moments, and dogs celebrating birthdays! Welcome to the delightfully unpredictable world of The Anne Levine Show, where host Anne and co-host Michael Over There™ masterfully weave through cultural touchpoints both global and hyperlocal. The Vatican's white smoke signaled the arrival of the new Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert &quot...

Send us Fan Mail How many languages exist in the world? The answer might shock you—7,000 distinct tongues, with one disappearing every 40 days. This linguistic extinction crisis represents one of humanity's greatest cultural tragedies, as each language contains unique perspectives, knowledge systems, and ways of understanding our world that can never be recovered once lost. Between discussion...

Send us Fan Mail A phone call from a relative can be many things – informative, exhausting, hilarious, or touchingly poignant. When Anne receives a call from her cousin Jan (of Jan and Jan™), it becomes all these things and more, unfolding into a masterclass on family dynamics and the art of conversation. The episode begins with Anne sharing her discovery of an incredible vocalist named Nathan Far...

Send us Fan Mail Pope Francis has passed, Sterling K. Brown's "Paradise" is mesmerizing television, and Michael has discovered the joy of creating music with AI. Welcome to another episode of The Anne Levine Show, where our conversations meander through culture, technology, and occasionally, the end of the world. Michael enthusiastically shares his latest creative endeavor: writing...