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Life in Seven Songs

The San Francisco Standard
Music
Incarceration
Criminal Justice System
California
Self-Identity
Childhood Trauma
Radical Politics
Public Office
Songs
Prison Calls
Family Dynamics
San Francisco
Love
Addiction
Beyoncé
A Series Of Unfortunate Events
Storytelling
Theater
Artificial General Intelligence
Oakland

What songs tell your life story? Host Sophie Bearman asks this question of some of the world’s most fascinating people. Through seven songs, guests reveal the milestones—and the music—that have shaped their lives. New episodes every Tuesday.

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Recent Guests

Pepi Sonuga
Rising star actress known for her roles in The Six Triple Eight, Pam and Tommy, and Queens.
Episode: How actress Pepi Sonuga keeps the faith, even when Hollywood says 'We don't need you'
Misty Copeland
An American ballet dancer and author, best known as the first black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.
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Episode: From Mozart to Drake: The music that moves Misty Copeland
Mother Chaka
Beloved drag queen featured in Vogue and Out magazine
Episode: Special Episode: The songs that shaped our listeners’ lives (and Sophie’s, too)
Dr. Orna Guralnik
Clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and star of Showtime's Couples Therapy
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Episode: How TV’s favorite couples therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik, found her interior life through music
Jason Reynolds
New York Times best-selling author and MacArthur Genius Fellow
Various, focusing on young adult literature
Episode: Best-selling author Jason Reynolds writes the YA books he never had
Griffin Dunne
An actor, director, and producer known for his roles in An American Werewolf in London and This Is Us, and nephew of writer Joan Didion.
Episode: The music, movie stars and murder trial that shaped actor Griffin Dunne
Joan Osborne
American singer-songwriter known for her hit 'One of Us' and her explorative music reflecting personal and social themes.
Episode: Joan Osborne got famous for 'One of Us' — but finding her own voice took decades
Anna Sale
Host and creator of the podcast Death, Sex & Money, and author of Let's Talk About Hard Things.
Death, Sex & Money
Episode: Death, Sex, Money – and music: The mixtape to podcaster Anna Sale’s life
Natasha Rothwell
Actor, writer, and creator, known for her work in The White Lotus and Insecure
Episode: The White Lotus’ Natasha Rothwell on the 'angsty' music that shaped her

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Sophie Bearman
Host who skillfully engages guests with thoughtful and introspective questions, drawing out compelling life stories through their musical connections.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • I love this Podcast

    Great guests, great interviewer, and, most of all, great concept. Music is like a Trojan horse to the soul. And Life in Seven Songs wheels it right up in there. The David Sheff episode in particular is remarkable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mfogelso
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this podcast and SF Standard!

    Love this podcast and the SF Standard! The truth about fabulous SF. But hard NO to Boudin who is to blame for a lot of problems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ammara
    United States10 months ago
  • Beautiful life stories told through music

    I’m enjoying this podcast tremendously. The introspection, storytelling, and music are all wonderful. I love the diversity of the stories. Mr. Ive’s episode was fantastic, but I must say my favorite so far is Margaret Cho. Her message that life gets easier and to keep going was powerful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FirstTimeListenerSF
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show. Great playlists.

    Love how this show dives into the most important moments in some of the Bay Area’s well-known residents through music. It makes me nostalgic about how those same songs influenced me… and there are some new songs I didn’t even know I needed to know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xander Vik
    United Statesa year ago
  • A San Francisco Treat

    This podcast is a wonderful mishmash of all the beauty and quirkiness that the Bay Area has to offer, and really evokes a sense of place old and new. Each interviewee brings a unique soundtrack that illustrates their sense of self and place in time, and this provides a fun tool to Sophie Bearman to uncover deeper truths. Ms. Bearman is so skilled at getting at each person’s “essence” that sometimes the subjects are not even aware of what they are revealing. It encourages the listener to review... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    At7200Feet
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful approach of inviting guests to share harrowing yet uplifting stories through music.
Many reviews highlight the emotional resonance of episodes and their ability to remind listeners of their own life experiences related to the featured music.
Sophie Bearman's interview style is commended for being engaging and empathetic, making guests feel comfortable to open up.
The show's unique format, focusing on seven songs that narrate life stories, is praised for its creativity and depth.

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Why Andrew Ahn remade the first gay film he ever saw
Q: Why did you want to remake The Wedding Banquet now?
Andrew explains his desire to address how things have changed for the queer community since 1993, adding new themes like gay marriage and parenting choices.
Why Andrew Ahn remade the first gay film he ever saw
Q: What's the first movie you remember watching?
Andrew shares that his family rented many movies from Blockbuster, and one film that stuck with him was The Wedding Banquet, which he realized was significant for being the first gay film he saw.
Drag queen and activist Peppermint finds joy even when there’s ‘no tears left to cry’
Q: What would you say to trans kids or parents of trans kids?
Thank you for recognizing your child and allowing your love and support for them to overrule negative narratives.
From the South Bronx to Sesame Street: How Sonia Manzano made Maria a Latina icon
Q: What does the song 'Sing' mean to you?
Sonia feels the song evokes a sense of hope and yearning, resonating emotionally with audiences of all ages.
From the South Bronx to Sesame Street: How Sonia Manzano made Maria a Latina icon
Q: What were some of the moments where your lives were in sync?
Manzano reflects on how her real-life experiences often mirrored those of her character Maria on Sesame Street, including significant life events like having a baby.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life in Seven Songs

What is Life in Seven Songs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intricate relationship between music and life narratives, a unique format invites guests to share their stories through the lens of seven songs that define pivotal moments in their lives. Each episode features a diverse range of individuals, from artists and authors to everyday listeners, revealing how melodies accompany their personal journeys of love, loss, resilience, and self-discovery. The thoughtful interviews, led by a skilled host, aim to evoke emotional connections and reflections on how music shapes identity, fostering a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate on a universal level. Notably, the emphasis on the transformative power of music and personal storytelling sets this podcast apart, making it a resonant cho... more

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Recent guests on Life in Seven Songs include:

1. Pepi Sonuga
2. Misty Copeland
3. Mother Chaka
4. Dr. Orna Guralnik
5. Jason Reynolds
6. Griffin Dunne
7. Joan Osborne
8. Anna Sale

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