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Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures

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There’s no shame in the music you love. Join us as we celebrate the open-hearted songs of the past 50 years (with a focus on the songs that shaped us from the 70s, 80s, and 90s).

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Recent Guests

Nathan Holmes
A friend of the hosts with personal connections to Len and their music
Episode: Len: "Steal My Sunshine" (with Nathan Holmes)
Kim Desing-McCardle
An English consultant and podcast enthusiast
Episode: Toto: "Africa" (with Kim Desing-McCardle)
Kahlin Holmes
Guest who brought Sugar Ray's 'Fly' to the podcast
Episode: In Memoriam: Our friend Kahlin Homes on Sugar Ray's "Fly"
Dan Ducroix
A passionate fan of Neil Diamond and returning guest
Episode: Neil Diamond: "Sweet Caroline" (with Dan Ducroix and the Flugelhorn)
Melanie Bork
French language expert and guest on the podcast
Episode: The Stampeders: "Sweet City Woman" (Pour Mon Ami)
Rich Terfry
A Canadian musician known as Buck 65.
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Episode: Anne Murray: "Snowbird" (with Rich Terfry / Buck 65)
Nate Holmes
Friend of the hosts and previously featured guest
Episode: Spice Girls: "Stop" (We all get guilt-free)
Jerry Halliwell
Member of the Spice Girls, also known as Ginger Spice
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Episode: Spice Girls: "Stop" (We all get guilt-free)
Dave Kitchen
Long-time guest of the podcast with extensive music knowledge
Episode: America: "You Can Do Magic" (We know darn well)

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Bill
Host; long-running presence, co-host, central to show tone and direction
Frank
Co-host; quick wit, produces engaging banter and audience-friendly commentary

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Quirky, charming and fun.

    A nice break from the state of the world right now. I’m not sure how these gents can continue to produce so many episodes! However If you like all kinds of music, obscure details and joyous dialogue that sometimes goes all over the place. Give this a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danedan103
    Canada3 months ago
  • Absolute Guilty Pleasure

    An absolute guilty pleasure!!! 1000% satisfying my love of 80s and 90s pop rock ballads!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nomesdawg
    Australiaa year ago
  • Best podcast created by any of my highschool teachers

    This pod has really hit its stride. The episodes are fun, informative, entertaining and insightful. More plz.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonny-Rage
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great show!

    Love this idea! Great discussions on songs unfairly judged. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay73227
    United States4 years ago

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Asia: "Heat of the Moment"
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This show centers on celebrating beloved pop and rock tracks from the 70s, 80s, and 90s through enthusiastic, opinionated conversations, deep dives into production, historical context, and personal memories. Episodes frequently unpack songcraft, arrangement choices, and music videos while weaving in cultural touchpoints, anecdotes, and playful debates about what makes a classic. Distinctive strengths include collaborative, free-form banter among hosts and guests, a strong nostalgia lens, and a knack for turning a single track into a broad exploration of era, genre, and audience tastes.

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2. Kim Desing-McCardle
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