LET'S GET LYRICAL with Carice & Daniel

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Ever listen to the words of songs? Like, really listen? We do, and we think everyone should. Who's "we"? We is Daniel Maté (award-winning musical theatre lyricist, composer, co-author of the NYT bestselling "The Myth of Normal", so-called mental chiropractor) and Carice van Houten (Emmy-nominated as Melisandre from "Game of Thrones", also seen in "Dangerous Liaisons" on Starz, Paul Verhoeven's "Black Book", "Valkyrie"). We both love listening and talking about music and words, and we do it a LOT on this show. All eras, all genres, nothing off-limits. Plus a metric shit-tonne of free associating. So basically, it's a podcast about everything. Join us! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LET'S GET LYRICAL with Carice & Daniel


    • Mar 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Night Is Dark & Full Of Fossil Fuels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 45:29


    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 podcast. Your support really helps! Thank you so much.Questions? Comments? Drop us a line: letsgetlyricalpod@gmail.comWe're on Instagram too. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lyrics LeAnn Loves (w/ LeAnn Rimes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 66:15


    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 for ease of reading along with the lyrics as we listen. Head to our Patreon page to sign up for only $5 a month and get these and other great perks of being a supporter.Find us on YouTube and share share share!And please RATE and REVIEW this podcast. Your support really helps! Thank you so much.Questions? Comments? Drop us a line: letsgetlyricalpod@gmail.comWe're on Instagram too. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Kids Are Alright (even if they're not)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 80:26


    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 RATE and REVIEW this podcast. Your support really helps! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TEASER: Picking Up Chicks at Socialist Summer Camp with Indigo Girls Songs (or Failing To)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 1:50


    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.

    Daniel Loves Love. Who Knew? (

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 72:14


    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 us on YouTube and share share share!And please RATE and REVIEW this podcast. Your support really helps! Thank you so much.Questions? Comments? Drop us a line: letsgetlyricalpod@gmail.comWe're on Instagram too. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What's In Carice's Love Trunk? (

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 57:25


    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 Never Fall In Love Again" (lyrics by Hal David)"In Spite Of Ourselves" (lyrics by John Prine)"Do You Love Me?" (lyrics by Sheldon Harnick)SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon to get an extended video version of this episode and many other great members-only perks!And please RATE and REVIEW this podcast. Your support really helps! Thank you so much.Questions? Comments? Drop us a line: letsgetlyricalpod@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Guilty Pleasures, They Cut Both Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 69:13


    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 members get a much extended version (both audio AND video, with about 45 minutes of bonus content), which includes extra discussion of lyrics by New Kids On The Block and Danny Brown. Head to our Patreon page to find out all the great perks subscribers get for only $5 a month.Questions? Comments? Drop us a line: letsgetlyricalpod@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TEASER: Kurt Cobain's Gut-Churning Trauma (w/ Dr. Gabor Maté)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 4:05


    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: letsgetlyricalpod@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trauma, Illness, and Healing (w/ Gabor Maté)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 66:30


    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 includes extra discussion of lyrics by Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, and Nirvana! Head to our Patreon page to find out all the great perks subscribers get for only $5 a month.Questions? Comments? Drop us a line: letsgetlyricalpod@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Good God! part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 60:41


    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 God)"Metallica, "The God That Failed"Bob Dylan, "With God On Our Side"Legally Blonde: The Musical (Laurence O'Keefe/Nell Benjamin), "Omigod You Guys"Patreon members get an extra half-hour of material in full video format, including a bonus song: Steely Dan's sly bop "Godwhacker". Join for $5 a month here.ABOUT THE SHOW:Award-winning actress Carice van Houten (Game of Thrones) teams up with musical theatre composer-lyricist and bestselling author Daniel Maté (The Myth of Normal) for a freewheeling new podcast all about one of their favorite topics: song lyrics. All topics, all eras, all genres... ALL lyrics, ALL the time.NB: quite by accident, our show has a similar name to another podcast!SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and YouTubeCHECK OUT our Patreon page, where you can get amazing perks, such as:-extended episodes, plus full video versions-exclusive members-only, all-request livestreams-full replays of ALL our livestreams-early access to all episodes-members-only all-request streams-custom playlists for each episode Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Teaser — Gervais v. God (from Ep 2 SUPER LYRICAL version)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 2:14


    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.

    Good God! part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 60:00


    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 author Daniel Maté (The Myth of Normal) for a freewheeling new podcast all about one of their favorite topics: song lyrics. All topics, all eras, all genres... ALL lyrics, ALL the time.NB: quite by accident, our show has a similar name to another podcast!• SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and YouTube• CHECK OUT our Patreon page, where you can get amazing perks, such as:-extended episodes, plus full video versions-exclusive members-only, all-request livestreams-full replays of ALL our livestreamsQuestions? Comments? Drop us a line: letsgetlyricalpod@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Teaser — A Boy Named Sued?? (from Ep 1 SUPER LYRICAL version)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 3:28


    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: Pleased to Meet Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 93:00


    ***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 Mitchell, "Hejira"; "For The Roses"Questions? Comments? Drop us a line: letsgetlyricalpod@gmail.com- Live version of Daniel's "If I Wrote A Song"- Daniel made one factual error: the Joni Mitchell/Michael McDonald collaboration "Good Friends" is the first song on 1985's "Dog Eat Dog" album, not 1982's "Wild Things Run Fast".ABOUT THE SHOW:Award-winning actress Carice van Houten (Game of Thrones) teams up with musical theatre composer-lyricist and bestselling author Daniel Maté (The Myth of Normal) for a freewheeling new podcast all about one of their favorite topics: song lyrics. All topics, all eras, all genres... ALL lyrics, ALL the time.NB: quite by accident, our show has a similar name to another podcast! Please not to confuse us with "Let's Get Lyrical!", a show hosted by New Orleans musicians Karin and Kyle.• SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for exclusive video clips! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-68QEtfCnjKeGBTeOkfBmA • SUBSCRIBE to the show at your favorite podcast platform— links are HERE: https://linktr.ee/cariceanddanielgetl...• CHECK OUT our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/letsgetlyrical), where you can become a premium supporter of the show and get amazing perks, such as:-extended episodes, plus full video versions-exclusive members-only, all-request livestreams-full replays of ALL our livestreams Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    LET'S GET LYRICAL with CARICE & DANIEL: trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 12:24


    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.

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