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Sad Song Queens

Sad Song Queens

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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 moving songs.

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Episodes
  • Joe King of The Fray "How To Save A Life"
    Jan 14 2026

    In this heartfelt episode of Sad Song Queens, the Queens sit down with Joe King, guitarist and vocalist of The Fray, to talk about the band’s iconic song, “How to Save a Life.” Joe reflects on The Fray’s journey from their early days to their recent reunion, the deep emotional connection their music has forged with fans, and the personal stories that have shaped their sound over the years.

    Support the show

    To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

    Find us elsewhere:

    https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens

    If you like what you hear,
    you can buy us a coffee!

    Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

    Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Rob Harvilla "SSQ Christmas Edition"
    Dec 17 2025

    It’s the holiday season, and the Queens are back with a special Christmas episode featuring Rob Harvilla, host of the acclaimed podcast "60 Songs That Explain the ’90s". Together, Rob and the Queens dive into their favorite sad Christmas songs, discuss the experience of loss during the holidays, and reflect on how the feeling of Christmas music changes from childhood to adulthood. If you are a melancholy Christmas music lover, you won't want to miss this episode!

    Support the show

    To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

    Find us elsewhere:

    https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens

    If you like what you hear,
    you can buy us a coffee!

    Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

    Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

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    54 mins
  • SSQ "Kids Sad Songs Edition"
    Dec 10 2025

    In this special “Kids Edition” of the Sad Song Queens podcast, the Queens explore the world of sad songs through the perspectives of their young family members. The kids open up about what makes a song feel sad to them, share personal stories of loss and heartbreak, and offer a glimpse into the tracks resonating with the younger generation.

    Support the show

    To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

    Find us elsewhere:

    https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens

    If you like what you hear,
    you can buy us a coffee!

    Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.

    Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

    Show More Show Less
    42 mins
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