Prompt Queens is songwriting/comedy podcast. Every episode we write to a new prompt, play our songs, discuss songwriting and the creative process, and invite you to play along at home. Hosted by Emily Dunbar & Hope Dunbar.
Emily Dunbar & Hope Dunbar: songwriting & comedy
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The Prompt Queens podcast is an absolute gem that I stumbled upon after a friend's recommendation, and I am so grateful for it. From the moment I started listening, I was hooked. Emily and Hope have this incredible ability to make you feel like you're hanging out with friends, and their infectious enthusiasm for songwriting makes you believe that it's something anyone can do. Starting from the first episode, I found myself binge-listening and now I'm already 40 episodes in. It's such a bummer that this show is no longer happening because I would have loved to continue being a part of it.
The best aspect of The Prompt Queens podcast is undoubtedly the way it feels like you're hanging out with friends. Emily and Hope create such a warm and inviting atmosphere on the podcast that you can't help but feel connected to them. Their songwriting skills are awe-inspiring, and they constantly motivate and inspire their listeners to pursue their own creativity. The listener submission episodes are fantastic, giving aspiring songwriters like myself an opportunity to showcase our work. Overall, this podcast is not only entertaining but also highly educational for any creative individual.
The worst aspect of The Prompt Queens podcast is that it is no longer being produced. As someone who just discovered this show recently, it saddens me to know that there won't be any new episodes in the future. However, I understand that sometimes things come to an end, but I can't help feeling wistful as I blast through episode after episode, pretending that the end isn't coming.
In conclusion, The Prompt Queens podcast is an absolutely fantastic show that has quickly become one of my favorites. Emily and Hope are incredibly talented and motivational individuals who make songwriting sound easy and fun. The warm camaraderie between them as sisters-in-law is heartwarming, and their dedication to supporting fellow creatives shines through in every episode. Even though this show may no longer be in production, I highly recommend giving it a listen for its engaging content, great songs, and valuable insights into the creative process.
Marching Band, Memorial Day, Grilling, Frisbee, rain, life, Monday, cornhole, possibly burning the house down, federal holidays and the prompt was IMPRESSIONISM. This is our first recording back since before our California trip. We love you, thanks for listening, write a song from the prompt Impressionism and we will see you next week.
The prompt is PUNK. We did not discuss the ins and outs and even what that prompt meant, we just showed up with the songs we wrote just like every other week. This is us and this is punk and it doesn't get more punk than us (JKJKJKJK, yeah it does we are squares, as the kids say).
The girls tackle a structural prompt this week with the very elusive, "One line chorus." But what does that even mean??? You're gonna have to tune in to find out! Thank you for listening and for being so awesome. You're like a snappy One LIne Chorus of a person (and that's good thing). High five!
If Jeff and the boys over at Wilco pull a hammy (or multiple hammies) preventing them from being the stellar alt country band we all know and love, don't worry, we'll just write the songs for them while they heal. Yes indeed, my friends, Hope and Emily try their best Jeff Tweedy impressions on from top to bottom and wrote these songs. Enjoy.
OH Ok. Now it's Glitter. Last week I bumbled and jumbled and got a little confused, but I've had a good night's sleep and now, friends and dreamers, this week it's GLITTER. Take a stardustified ride with Hope and Emily and see what they do with this week's prompt, THEN, write your own song to Glitter. It's be all sparkle all the time.
OK this is the right one. New Mexico. Emphasis on the NEW. Sorry that I posted the wrong one got myself all over the place. And now it's New Mexico. Everything's new here.
You get 100 years to choose from, so EMily and Hope wrote these songs. Tune in to hear how the blank page is hard, oxygen is real, and we have lots in common with our friends and neighbors from the 1700s. And then write your own. High five.
Hello!! What will happen this time? Will Emily have to call in at the end of the episode to be there for the goodbyes? Will Google finally offer us a super sweet sponsorship deal? Will Hope and Emily write and share two new songs to the prompt 'Murder Ballad?' Yes. That last one is a yes.
Rascal is the prompt today and who knows what's gonna happen but probably raccoons will knock over your trash cans (energetically speaking). Write one yourself. Thank you for listening!
Emily's love of houseplants is the inspiration for this week's episode. The lush green of the foliage really comes out in the chorus, ya know? Tune in and find out what happens next on this week's installment!
The data shows that whenever we have a prompt that mentions a truly successful songwriter, more of you tune in. NO, Mr. Richie did not have time in his busy schedule to come out and do the show with us, but don't worry. We wrote his songs for him.
Nothing says, "We're getting tired of this thing called cold in late winter and begging for spring", than the prompt "Costa Rica!" Emily and Hope tackle this new one and Hope convinced early on that this might be the episode where they each finally end of bringing the same song to the table....and now you have to listen to find out. Listen, like, share, subscribe and thank you. Keeping writing!
Dear friends, It's us again and we're back with another NEW weekly installment of everyone's favorite prompt songwriting podcast. Listen in as Hope and Emily tackle the prompt, "Cooler." I know I know. YOu have questions. So do we. Tune in to see if anything got clearer for any of us. Love, Hope and Emily
Don't ask us why the prompt is Neptune, just honor the moment, OK? It's where we're at, it took us to places, and we took you along for the journey without even asking your permission. WE're still back, this second episode of Season THREE is proof and we love you. Now go write that song.
Did you think we were gone for good? Nope. Just steeping. Just brewing, like a good cup of TEA. Welcome back, friends and neighbors. Hope and Emily return with a brand new episode and a brand new lease on life. It's on. Let's write some songs.
Emily and Hope are in The Garden State and writing new songs to share with you! It's been a minute and we've missed you. This is Prompt Queens, my friends!
My final interview from the dance is Mr. Mark Erelli. What a pleasure to get a chance to talk to him after being a fan of his for so many years. Mark (and Emily) and I have met many times through The Listening Room in Hastings, but this was the first time I had the chance to talk songs. Listen in, hear his great song, "The Hitter," and be sure to check out the rest of his catalog after the show. In light of recent events, I recommend his song, "By Degrees" if you haven't heard it yet. Find out more and where he's playing by checking out his website, www.markerelli.com
My friend and FAI roommate, Katie Dahl, is number five of six field reports and it was so delightful to get a chance to talk songs and writing with her on the microphone. Also, Emily and I talk about Katie every third episode probably on an average PQ rotation. Find out more about Katie and follow her on the socials! Her website is: www.katiedahlmusic.com
Continuing our field reporting with new music from artists you may or may not know, this 4th report features U.K. artist Carmen Phalen of Misty River. You are going to want to listen to this conversation because it's testimony to what music can do and how life can flash neon signs to help you along your way. I had so much fun getting a chance to talk to Carmen. Be sure to find out more by following her on Instagram: @mistyrivermusic and her website: www.mistyrivermusic.com
My third field report is with my friend, Darryl Purpose. We get a chance to talk on mic about his work, his life and music and it was so much fun! Enjoy this episode and look for Darryl on all the socials! His website is www.darrylpurpose.com
Our second Folk Alliance field report songwriter is U.K's Chloe Foy. It was so fun to get to sit down with an artist who I really didn't know and get a chance to hear her talk about her work, her process and her music. It was so much fun! You can find Chloe on instagram, she is @chloefoymusic and her website is: www.chloefoy.com
Hey everyone! This is Prompt Queens reporting from Folk Alliance International! This is Hope in the field submitting the first of six field reports where I interview 6 artists from Folk Alliance. Our first field report is Colorado songwriter, Matthew Fowler. You can find him on Instagram: @matthewkfowler His website is: www.matthewfowlermusic.com
Hello Dear Listener, First, my apologies for getting this out one day later. Second, this is a continuation of our first 30 Word song prompt episode and you may wish to go back and listen to that one before you dive into this one (definitely not necessary). This week Emily and Hope. use the SAME 30 words to construct new songs and in this one you'll find out how they did.
We love Taylor. Who doesn't? She's had such a great long and diverse career that there were lots of options to choose from when thinking about how to write a song like her. Tune in this week and then write your own!
Music is a great teaching tool. Songs that teach ideas are as old as ideas and songs put together. This week, Emily and Hope write some songs to teach everyone a thing or two. Two things. She teaches one thing in song and I teach another. Have a listen then write your own!
The prompt today is "re-runs." So all you latch key kids, don't answer the door or answer the phone til Mom comes home from work and settle in for a long afternoon of, you guessed it, reruns.
What do we know stuff about? Not that much. But we DO know a thing or two about small town news. That's our prompts, these are our songs, and you are still awesome.
I think by now you know about how old Emily and Hope are and in this episode they double down on the nostalgia and Gen X vibe while talking through their "Reality Bites" inspired songs one bite at a time. "Melrose Place is a really good show."
New episode one day late but still awesome! Hopie had some post-production google search How Tos to get through in order to post this show, and I think we'll all agree it was worth the wait! The prompt is Fireplace but don't expect a controlled burn when the Prompt Queens are on fire. Write songs, everybody!
It's all Left Shark all the time this episode only we're not wearing costumes and it's not the Super Bowl and none of us are famous. Katy Perry is a great songwriter who has had amazing success writing some meaty, catchy as hell tunes and today we get to hang out with her muse. Have a listen, go back and listen if you haven't had a Katy Perry listening party lately. You can thank us later.
What do two songwriters do to make it tough on themselves? They choose the prompt, "30 words." But it was fun and we've missed you and it turned out to be a really cool prompt.
Do you have an epic timeless tale of revenge or love or falling off a cliff in a long dress? Me neither. But the Decemberists do, so fear not. We tackle this kickass band and either do them a service or a disservice with our attempts. But ya know what? WE had a great time doing it. Write those songs, humans! The world needs your feelings and stuff.
The Edit Episode has Hope and Emily revisiting old songs from the podcast and taking a stab at editing. Hope chose her song from the "Tents" episode and Emily chose her song from the "Trains" episode. Today you can listen in and here the old version, the new version and talk about what it's like reworking old work. It's the last episode of 2022 and next year starts a whole new chapter in Prompt Queens! Thanks for listening and we hope you bring your creativity with you into the new year!
"Please put a penny in the poor Prompt's hat." It is holiday season, the bells are ringing and the prompts are flowing red and green and tinsel-ly in the moonlight everybody. Hope and Emily try their hand at some holiday cheer using 1-4-5 chords as always. And, in the spirit of the season, THANK YOU to our listeners and friends for being so awesome and hanging out with us from Prompt to Prompt.
The girls are back. We knew they would be and they've written some sweet sweet sing along tunes for you and your's.
Who says a song needs to rhyme? Not us! We do what we want. And, on this episode, we chose not to rhyme. Do we love that choice? Yeah sure. Learning and growing and what not. To reach levels of non-rhyming songs such as Paul Simon's America, Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner," REM's "Sidewinder Sleeps." We love those songs and we think you're great.
And we're in crowns and sashes and dreaming of world peace, everyone. Thank you, as always, for listening!
In these final days when we are living squarely between the waining warmth of old September and the coming cold of old Frost McGee. Hope and Emily capture fall leaves in a bottle and never, not even once, bring up Pumpkin Spice anything. Enjoy.
Do you love theme songs as much as we love theme songs? You know what's great about a theme song? They're short. No pressure there. Just write something that clocks in at 53 seconds that makes it snappy and jazzy and, blam-o, you've got a hit on your hands.
Hello Prompt Team! It's Thursday and that means we've got a hot fresh episode of Prompt Queens for you and the prompt is, yes, America's forgotten pastime except for when you remember it again on a Saturday with nothing to do because it's fun, the stakes are low, and you're dying to put on used shoes, you guessed it: bowling. This episode has so much more than just strikes and gutters. Buckle up.
It's a new day, a new prompt so it means it's a new episode of Prompt Queens. Yay. It'll take you places.
Yes, we missed last week and we missed you. This week's prompt gets us talking about all kinds of things including clover, lawncare, aging, kids going off to college, Flight of the Conchords. So, ya know, a pretty typical episode for us. You never know what's going to happen and neither do we. Enjoy!
Fear not, we don't need no stinking roadside assistance when it comes to repairing this situation. We've got brains and guitars, pens and paper, and this prompt to get us going. The prompt is: flat tire.
Ooohhhh, there's so much possibility that it feels like an ocean of prompts all in one prompt? But is it, though? We hope you enjoy this episode of Prompt Queens.
The girls enter the world of the fantastic and godlike. Kinda. Join Emily and Hope as they work through the prompt, "Mythology"
This episode has enough cheap beer, beach vibes, hot hits, Jeeps, and young people with under-developed pre-frontal corteces on Spring break in 1989 enough to satisfy the most sun-deprived midwesterners among us. And it has Hope and Emily writing songs about South Padre Island using their imagination and the internet.
The episode for today is "Baseball." America's pasttime. And who knows more about the great old game than Hope and Emily? Like, everyone. Most people know more about baseball than we do. It's summer time, we have a prompt and we're writing songs. We hope you are too.
You know which band rules? REO Speedwagon. This week Emily and Hope try their hand at writing like those guys and get a chance to fall in love with the universal love song all over again. They couldn't fight the feeling any longer and you won't either once you give a listen.
The prompt is back and the prompt is TENTS. Listen in to what Emily and Hope cooked up, think about what you might do with the prompt yourself. Enjoy!
What do you do when you grew up in the 80s and 90s glued to the television and pop culture beacons of inspiration? You mine it for song prompts. Today's prompt: Alicia Silverstone.
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