Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures

Janet Jackson: ”Escapade” (Minneapolis... Let’s Go!

We’ve never been on one, but we’re ready. Until then, we’ll let Janet Jackson take us on an “Escapade”!
Our Awesome Mixtape
Official Video
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Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

England Dan and John Ford Coley: ”I’d Really Love To See You Tonight” (They’re not talking about the linen)

England Dan and John Ford Coley could probably only exist in the 70s. Not the most exciting group name, and certainly one of the least exciting album covers we've ever seen. But, oh man - that song. Truth be told, Bill and Frank may not be the most exciting people you've seen, and maybe we can only exist in podcast land for this moment in time. We hope we can make the same impact that England Dan and John  Ford Coley did. Today we celebrate one of the great soft rock hits of the 70s - a song you probably heard many times on the radio growing up but perhaps didn't know who was singing it. We dive into the history of the duo, discuss the power of "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight," and ask ourselves some honest questions of our own past and present romantic lives. 
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Mixtape
Midnight Special Performance
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

Rockwell: ”Somebody’s Watching Me” (Financial Malfeasance and Not Enjoying Tea)

Frank builds well, Bill maths well, and Rockwell rocks well. Whether you're listening to this before Halloween or after, we hope you enjoy our spooky episode! We cover the history of the song, acknowledge the challenges of following in your father’s footsteps, and discuss the seriousness of financial malfeasance. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your tea as we walk through “Somebody’s Watching Me!”
Official Video
Mixtape
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
Creative consulting by Chris Newkirk of The Julies.

Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes: ”(I’ve Had )The Time of My Life” (with Mike Balsom - Confessions of a Wedding DJ)

We have been looking forward to this episode for over a year. Mike Balsom is a Niagara legend who was a wedding DJ in the 80s and 90s. If you were at a reception during those decades, there's a good chance you will have been blessed with his mastery of the two turntables (but no microphone!). He brings to our episode the ultimate wedding dance floor filler song: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. This is a landmark episode for us. Sit back and enjoy!
Helpful links:
Mixtape
Official Music Video

Johnny Rivers: ”Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancing)”

There are so many Johnny Rivers songs to choose from, but this is our special guilt-free pleasure. Due to it being released in our birth year, we don't have specific memories of how this was perceived when it first hit the radio, but we grew up with this song on - whether it be in the background at a family barbecue or playing in the car radio as we drove with the windows down. We hope this episode brings you back to a wonderful time and we also hope you will have a greater appreciation for the special talent that is Johnny Rivers!
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Music video
Same music video but actually live!
Our mixtape
Thank you for listening! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you get your pods!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
Creative consulting by Chris Newkirk of The Julies.
 

John Farnham: ”You’re The Voice” (Australia’s Unofficial National Anthem)

Frank has been excited to bring this song to the podcast for months! Although it was a significant hit in our home country of Canada in the 80s, it's been largely ignored (until now). For those who don't know yet, this is tune that is going to lift your spirits (and voices!) to the heavens and cause you to work for a positive change in this world. For those who do know, you are most likely from Oceania and you know this as the unofficial national anthem of Australia! Sit back and enjoy our dive in to the world of "You're the Voice" - forget Coldplay, this is the gold standard for whoa-oh-oh songs.
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Hot Rod Riot Scene
Official Music Video
Sadie The Cleaning Lady
Thank you for listening! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you get your pods!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
Creative consulting by Chris Newkirk of The Julies.
 

The Moody Blues: ”Your Wildest Dreams” (Proceed with caution!)

Dave Kitchen brings a prototypical guilt-free pleasure to the table today. "Your Wildest Dreams" is a triumph for our peculiar genre and more importantly for The Moody Blues, who proved to the world that a 60s band could continue to generate hits in their third decade. We discuss the story behind the song, as well as how this song finds its way into our wildest dreams.
Helpful links:
The award-winning video
Our awesome mixtape
The trailer for Nights In White Satin
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
Creative consulting by Chris Newkirk of The Julies.
 

Cheap Trick: ”The Flame” (Pure Torcher)

Rick Nielson may have squashed the demo tape after he first heard this tune, but this song could not be snuffed out - The Flame endures! We dive into the history of Cheap Trick and the circumstances that forced them to accept a song by outside writers. We also discuss the power of a guilt-free pleasure, how this song fits into our podcast's wheelhouse, and how we are so glad you have joined us today! Wherever you go, Bill and Frank's Guilt-Free Pleasures goes with you!
Mixtape
Official Video
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
Creative consulting by Chris Newkirk of The Julies.

The Cardigans: ”Lovefool” (Blueberries at the Movies)

An almost hypnotic track about desperation in a failed relationship, Lovefool taps into the pain of our past (real and imagined) attempts at finding "the one." Our good friend Nathan Holmes drops in to help us explore the power of the song and to encourage Frank that his (possible) date night seeing "Romeo + Juliet" was one of the most adorable things we've heard. Thanks for joining us! We can't care about anything but you....
Mixtape
Official Video
European version compared side to side
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
 

Sheena Easton: ”Morning Train (Nine to Five / 9 to 5)”

Are you ready for your earworm for the week? We can't get enough of Sheena Easton's #1 hit, and there is so much to discuss. Join us as we delve into what brought Sheena into the spotlight, whether the lyrics speak of a sustainable relationship, and how the universe conspired to have two number one hit songs with the same name in the span of only a few months.
The Big Time episode featuring Sheena Easton
Our mixtape.
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.