
The Sad Song Queens podcast brings together two award-winning Music Supervisors, Lindsay Wolfington and Laura Webb, as they sit down with the artists and songwriters behind some of the most evocative and emotional songs. Drawing on years of experience curating the perfect soundtracks for film and television, Lindsay and Laura explore the stories, experiences, and emotions that shape these deeply m... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 65 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicTV & Film | |||

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by Nathan Nicholson, lead singer of the indie rock band The Boxer Rebellion, to discuss the band’s heartfelt song “Here I Am.” Nathan shares the story behind writing the track, r... more
In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Leah Nobel to discuss her tearjerking song “Crying In The Hardware Store." Leah shares how the song was shaped by loss and how we move through grief. She als... more
In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Sam Beam of Iron & Wine to discuss his somber track “Naked As We Came.” Sam unpacks the songs reflections on mortality, while also sharing insights into his ... more
In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter and fellow podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway to discuss his heartfelt track “Home Movies.” Known as the creator of the podcast Song Exploder, Hrishikesh sits down ... more
So many cool guests! It seems like every episode features another favorite artist - or one who is about to become a new favorite.
This show is not only a consistent opportunity to break open my heart with beautifully moving songs, it is also a great education in how music supervision works.
I always learn something about the artistic development of songs while gaining an appreciation for how the soundtrack of our lives is curated by behind the scenes music gurus like Lindsay and Laura.
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Love that we finally have a podcast that pulls apart the sad songs we all know and love! As a huge fan of both sad songs and music supervision, it’s so refreshing to hear these artists talk about their songs and how music placements have helped their careers. If you spent your teenage years making emo mix tapes for your friends and wising you could pick the movie soundtracks, this podcast is for you.
Such a fun and informative show! The guests are amazing. And each episode gets better and better! A must listen.
I absolutely love this podcast. Laura and Lindsay are so insightful and the artists they have interviewed are fantastic. It’s so unique to get a peek behind the songwriting curtain. Keep the episodes coming!!
This podcast is the best podcast ever!!!!!!
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Two award-winning music supervisors host intimate conversations with artists and songwriters behind evocative, emotionally charged songs. Episodes typically center on songwriting process, personal experiences that shape a track, and the storytelling behind how a song connects with listeners. Notable strengths include deep artist access, thoughtful production context, and discussions that illuminate both craft and emotion, making it valuable for listeners who want behind-the-scenes insight into how sad or intimate songs are built and framed for film, TV, and personal resonance.
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Recent guests on Sad Song Queens include:
1. Nathan Nicholson
2. Sam Beam
3. Hrishikesh Hirway
4. Ed Prosek
5. Drew Southwell
6. Chance Peña
7. Ingrid Michaelson
8. Nina Persson
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