Why do breakup songs hurt so good?

Bridget Todd joins us to break down the cancellation of the Grace Hopper Celebration, one of the world's largest gatherings of women and nonbinary people in technology, and the worrying signals it sends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

SMNTY checks some baggage as we discuss one of 2026's most beloved standout characters, Widow's Bay's Patricia Moyer in all her weird glory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Monopoly is one of the biggest games ever, a cutthroat competition of capitalism often inspiring family rules and bans. But the history of its originator, and its feminist creator, has long been buried. In this classic episode, SMNTY passes go and delves into The Landlord's Game, ... Show More

Why do we love listening to heartbreak songs? What do songwriters do to emote such strong feelings? FEATURING Adele – Someone Like You Kacey Musgraves – I Miss You CeeLo Green – F*** You! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

<p>If you’ve ever lived, chances are you’ve loved someone or something. If you’ve ever loved, chances are you’ve had your heart broken to pieces. More Better listener Vivien wrote in to the pod this week asking for advice with just that — heartbreak. In response, Stephanie and Me ... Show More

We’ve all been there and know what it’s like. The tears, the drunk texts, the sad music. Yup! This episode will hit home for a lot of folks as we dig into the dark dank place of the end of a relationship and how to get back to the light!Watch “Views from AmandaLand” Wed 10a EST a ... Show More

<p>A well-crafted piece of music can bring us to incredible highs and crushing lows, sometimes within the same song. Why does music affect humans this way? Join Chuck, Josh and special guest cellist Ben Sollee as they get to the bottom of music and emotion.</p><p> </p> Learn more ... Show More

In today's solo episode I talk about why breakup pain doesn't happen in a linear or step by step fashion. I hear from so many of you questions like "I was feeling so much better and now I'm sad again, what's happening?" and I explore that topic in depth in today's episode.To find ... Show More

If you just got your heartbroken or you're having a hard time getting over someone, listen to this episode. In today's episode I talk about:- Feeling broken after a breakup - Having love for someone who no longer deserves it - Letting go of people who aren't good for you - How to ... Show More

This week the girls dive into the topic of heartbreak. LOVE is as complicated as it gets, we all go through it, and we are all learning. The girls discuss the difficulties of moving on from a breakup, and what they do to cope. How do you know if you should leave? How do you know ... Show More

Last week during my Thursday Q&A on Instagram someone submitted a question “what is the point of heartbreak?” my answer to that received so much feedback that I wanted to turn it into a full episode. In today’s episode I’ll talk about what I think the point of going through a bre ... Show More

<p>THIS WEEK: Cody &amp; Andrew are NOT done talking about Justin's DWI! They delve into the world of celebrity breakups and ask the questions that you need answers to including: What are the unintended consequences of Ring cameras? What is Ariana Grande's type?? When is it okay ... Show More