Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures

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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Episodes

Sunday Nov 07, 2021

Bill and Frank love Andy Kim. He can write a great song and he is an all-around nice guy. "Rock Me Gently" is a request from one of our listeners. You can make a suggestion, too! Drop us a line on Instagram or Twitter @bandfguiltfree. You can also email us at bandfguiltfree@gmail.com
As always, thanks for listening. If you like us, share us with your friends :)

Sunday Oct 31, 2021

For the first time in the history of our podcast, we are featuring a song that was released in the 21st century! In honour of the tenth anniversary of one of the most perfect pop songs of our time, we have decided to gush over "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen. We also sit down with Austin Huh - one of the premier karaoke singers of Southern Ontario - to discuss whether one should even attempt to sing this. If you love great pop music, you will love this episode!
Thanks for listening! Share it if you like it!
Here's Cookie Monster's version of the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qTIGg3I5y8

Sunday Oct 24, 2021

We're back with our longest song to date: Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf's maximalist masterpiece "I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)." We explore the song's history, legacy, and what keeps bringing us back for repeated listens. Chris Newkirk returns for a cameo as well! 
You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @bandfguiltfree or send us a message at bandfguiltfree@gmail.com
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn!

Monday Oct 11, 2021

In case you missed it in last week's show notes, we will be taking a brief two week break from the podcast. We wanted to say thanks for listening to the show so far, and we thought we'd leave you a little gift at the end of this bonus episode.
You can reach out to us via email (bandfguiltfree@gmail.com) or Instagram (@bandfguiltfree) or Twitter (@bandfguiltfree)!

Sunday Oct 03, 2021

After months of tense negotiations, we were finally able to bring our good friend Liz to the show to discuss her love for Lionel Richie. Our focus today is "Stuck On You" and we discuss both the original version and the more recent duet with Darius Rucker. We dive into our own personal memories, explore possibilities for a proper music video for this song, and try to explain what it is that makes Mr. Richie's music so endearing. So don't listen to the haters - Lionel Richie is a Guilt-Free Mount Rushmore contender and the greatest moustached singer of all time!
Thank you for listening! Please subscribe/follow and share us with your friends. Like Lionel, we all need a friend (who loves great music).
Also, we will be going on a brief hiatus after this episode to produce our fall lineup. See you in a few weeks. Soon, we will return and we are coming home to stay ;)
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Gmail @bandfguiltfree.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn!

Sunday Sep 26, 2021

This is possibly the most intense episode of Bill and Frank's Guilt-Free Pleasures to date. We are joined by our good friend Chris Koop (of the band Lunipeer) to have a friendly debate about who gave us the best "Forever Young" out of Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, and Alphaville. When it comes to defending a song, a friendly debate can become acrimonious quickly. Don't worry, our band doesn't break up by the end of the episode, but we do learn some valuable lessons. 
Thank you for listening to our show! We always appreciate ratings, reviews, follows, subscribes, shares, and general praise. Find us at @bandfguiltfree on Instagram. You can also send us messages through Podbean or at bandfguiltfree@gmail.com 
You can find some of Chris Koop’s music at www.lunipeer.com

Sunday Sep 19, 2021

Gregory Abbott’s “Shake You Down” is a quintessential guilt-free pleasure. Pour yourself a full-bodied glass of red wine (or two). You are about to be taken down to heaven.
You can find us on Instagram @billandfrankguiltfree or send your fan mail to bandfguiltfree@gmail.com. You can also rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends about us. No matter what, we are glad you listened.

Sunday Sep 12, 2021

"The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long" (Blade Runner). Oh, CMB, you took the radio by storm from 1991-1992, and those were some good times. We are here to celebrate our favourite of your big three - the ebullient chart topper "All 4 Love" (not to be confused with the Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Sting song). This episode not only celebrates this great song, but we also take a deep dive into the history of Color Me Badd. We look at their humble beginnings, their turbulent lows, and the highlight of their career: being featured on an episode of "Beverly Hills, 90210". Also, Chris Newkirk weighs in not once, but twice, proving Frank's adage true: "You can't have the waves of nostalgia without the riptide of regret." 
Thank you for listening to our show! We appreciate follows/subscribes, fanmail, reviews, and most importantly your friendship. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @bandfguiltfree.  

Sunday Sep 05, 2021

Has it really been 30 years since DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince released their masterwork? In order to celebrate this milestone, we have brought in our friend Rick Morency to examine the intricacies of this seasonal jam. Put your car on cruise and lay back because this is Bill and Frank's Guilt-Free Pleasures celebration of "Summertime!"

Sunday Aug 29, 2021

Have you ever had a bad day? Bill and Frank have had bad days, too. But you know what? They have found the cure for a bad day - it's listening to Shanice's "I Love Your Smile." Enjoy this episode - your day is about to get a whole lot better!
Like what you hear? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts! Share it with your friends. Heck, share it with your enemies. They won't hate you anymore after listening to this. We are all about bringing people together and building bridges through Bill and Frank's Guilt-Free Pleasures!

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