Stereothematica
Welcome to Stereothematica, a podcast where two women geek out over music.
When Christina moved from LA to Texas, Christine suggested a weekly challenge to stay in touch: pick a song that fits a chosen theme. This game opened them to new perspectives on each other while deepening their own understanding of the music that shapes their lives. Each week Christina and Christine recreate the magic of their song exchange on a broader scale, deconstructing their thematic picks, providing personal anecdotes and historical insights, and sharing transformative tracks rarely spotlighted on the Billboard Hot 100.
Stereothematica
Problematic - Song you like despite it being problematic
This week, we’re facing the music—literally. It’s all about those songs we can’t help but like, even though they make us wince, cringe, or yell “NOOOO” at the lyrics. Join us as we tiptoe through the landmines of musical problematica, and try not to get canceled.
Videos:
Joe Dassin: L’ete Indien (1975)
Jimmy Soul: If You Wanna Be Happy (1962)
Extras:
Kovács Kati: Indián Nyár (1977)
Joe Dassin: Et Si Tu N’existais Pas (1975)
Ugly Woman Roaring Lion (1934)
Dr. Nelson Winston’s take on the song (2022)
Bo Diddly “Say Man” (1959)
Mermaids trailer (1990)
Bonus:
Get Up and Dance Collaborative Playlist
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