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Feb 2023
1h 19m

“Torn”—Natalie Imbruglia

The Ringer
About this episode

Rob looks back at his days in a band while diving into cover songs and Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn.” Later, he is joined by Sophie B. Hawkins to discuss her hit “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” as well as “Torn.”

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Sophie B. Hawkins

Producers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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