In which your two hosts, inspired by the climate activism Carice has been immersed in recently, get "apocalyrical" with some end-of-the-world songs by Ed Harcourt, Donald Fagen, Metallica, and Doe Marr (yet strangely, no R.E.M..). Patreon subscribers get a full hour of extra content, including our discussion of two bonus songs by Peter Gabriel and Fishbone! Visit our Patreon page to sign up for just $5 a month. Find us on YouTube and share share share! And please RATE and REVIEW this...

In which the luminous LeAnn Rimes, superstar singer/songwriter, joins Carice and Daniel for an intimate look at some of her favorite lyrics, including a few by LeAnn, one by Jann Arden that she covered early in her career, and some other gems by Bobbie Gentry and Bob Dylan. Plus a look at her cousin Busta (Rhymes) in action! Patreon subscribers get an extra 40 minutes of bonus content with LeAnn, including two extra songs she brought by Tracy Chapman and Patti Griffin, in full video format...

In which Carice & Daniel explore the topic of youth from many different angles. Songs by Tom Waits, Janis Ian, The 1975, New Radicals, Wu-Tang Clan & Elbow prompt conversations about growing up, the brutal "truths" of social conditioning, the way generations think about their futures & the tendency to dismiss young people once we get old. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon to get an extended video version of this episode with A FULL HOUR of extra content! We're on Instagram too. And please...

This is a short clip from the extended Patreon version of Episode 7 ("Daniel Loves Love: Who Knew?"). Patreon members get longer, full video versions of every episode, plus tons more great perks. (The Patreon version of this episode is a full 45+ minutes longer than the regular one!) Sign up for only $5/month at patreon.com/letsgetlyrical . Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Daniel takes up the Valentine's Day challenge and brings some romantic songs (by Indigo Girls, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Joni Mitchell, and De La Soul) whose lyrics he unironically adores, and in the process discovers that actually Carice isn't the only big softie on this podcast. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon to get an extended video version of this episode with about 45 minutes of extra content including a bonus song by Ani DiFranco! Lots of other great members-only perks too. Find...

In which Carice digs into her obsessively deep well of love songs and comes up with some choice cuts from Nina Simone (covering Johnny Mathis), Dionne Warwick (singing a peppy little tune with lyrics by Hal David and music by the dearly departed legend Burt Bacharach), and a playful little duet by John Prine and Iris Dement— which then reminds Daniel of another classic "I-guess-I-love-you" duet from musical theatre history. EPISODE NOTES: "Wild Is The Wind" (lyrics by Ned Washington) "I'll...

In which Carice and Daniel bring in lyrics to songs they consider "guilty pleasures" and in the process Carice makes Daniel look like a depraved sociopath by comparison. Includes discussion of lyrics from songs by Talking Heads, the "Annie" soundtrack, Slayer, Will Smith, Steely Dan, Gloria Estefan, AC/DC, and Barbra Streisand. CONTENT WARNING: contains lyrics with graphic violent imagery, references to Nazism, sexual objectification, and other potentially objectionable material. Patreon...

This clip is from the SUPER LYRICAL version of Episode 4, which features about 50 minutes of extra content over the regular version. To access it, go to https://patreon.com/letsgetlyrical and sign up for $5/month. You'll get this and all bonus episodes, plus a bunch more great perks. Thanks for supporting the show! Questions? Comments? Drop us a line: [email protected] Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Daniel's dad and sometime collaborator Dr. Gabor Maté visits us for our very first livestream, talking about songs pertaining to three topics he specializes in: trauma, illness, and healing, and in the process getting his mind blown and opened to the lyrical splendors of pop music. Lyrics include songs by The Beatles, Kelly Clarkson, Suzanne Vega, Trent Reznor (via Johnny Cash), El-P, and Kendrick Lamar. Patreon members get unlimited access the entire 2-hour livestream, which...

In which Carice and Daniel continue their discussion of great song lyrics with "God" in the title. Some deep conversation ensues, including: what it would mean to "swap places", per Kate Bush's timeless lyric; the tragedy of believing in gods that fail us; and how almighty and potentially dangerous "God" really is— not the deity, but the word and idea itself, depending on who's using it. EPISODE NOTES: Elvis Costello, "God's Comic"Kate Bush, "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With...

In which Carice and Daniel deepen their conversation about Ricky Gervais's in-your-face atheism and the advantages of a who-the-hell-knows-anyway attitude toward this stuff. Subscribe now to access all extended episodes (this week's has 30 extra minutes), plus full video versions, custom playlists and more! www.patreon.com/letsgetlyrical Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Carice and Daniel get down on their knees (not really) and give thanks for some truly divine songs with "God" in the title. EPISODE NOTES: • Beach Boys, "God Only Knows" • 2Pac, "Lord Knows" / "Only God Can Judge Me" • Randy Newman, "God's Song (That's Why I Love Mankind)" • XTC, "Dear God" • Tori Amos, "God" • Book of Mormon, "Hasa Diga Eebowai" ABOUT THE SHOW: Award-winning actress Carice van Houten (Game of Thrones) teams up with musical theatre composer-lyricist and bestselling...

In which Carice advises Daniel on whether or not he should sue fellow Canadian Justin Bieber's plagiarizing ass. Subscribe now to access all extended episodes (at least 25% more content every week), plus full video versions, custom playlists and more! www.patreon.com/letsgetlyrical Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Podcast Premiere!*** In which we, your hosts Carice and Daniel, introduce themselves via various song lyrics. By coincidence, we brought one Joni Mitchell lyric each— and no, not "River". Also featuring songs by The Divine Comedy, Faith No More, Stephen Sondheim & Leonard Bernstein, and one written by one of us. EPISODE NOTES: - Lyric links: The Divine Comedy, "Lady of A Certain Age"Faith No More, "Everything's Ruined"Stephen Sondheim/Leonard Bernstein, "Something's Coming"Joni...

In which Carice and Daniel make their entrance with their usual flair ("Send In The Clowns" reference, anyone), previewing this here lyrics-focused podcast. Welcome aboard and thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.