Rhapsody In Reverie

We're simply having a Wonderful Christmastime at Rhapsody in Reverie! Just in time for the festive season, Adrienne and Katarina wrap up the year with their last bonus episode of 2021. Set to Paul McCartney's “Wonderful Christmastime,” our intrepid duo tell a wild tale of Christmas tree farms, big city boys, small town girls, and…speakeasies. And a main character named Paul, but not for the reason you think! Maybe it's Christmas Magic, maybe it's the 5 cups of coffee Katarina had before recording, but this bonus episode will turn out to be a magical experience.    0:00 - Adrienne at the Height of her Power 3:29 - Story Cubes: Christmas Edition! 4:29 - Paul McCartney's Christmas Carol 7:16 - Brimming with Christmas Magic 10:35 - The Big City of Cincinnatiapolis 15:15 - “Are you Paul…….McRodney?” 19:56 - The Golden Arrow of Great-Great-Uncle McRodney 23:03 - The SECRET Underground Speakeasy Casino 26:37 - Everything's Coming Up Paul 30:11 - Well, This Took a Dark Turn 34:00 - Trojan Christmas Trees 36:57 - Bringing it Home 40:23 - Paul McCartney is Ashamed of Us 43:07 - Thanks Again and Happy Holidays! 

In the Fourth--ahem, Third installment of our Bonus Content, Adrienne and Katarina unleash their story cubes on Nat King Cole's “Thanks to You,” in honor of the Thanksgiving season. But in the spirit of the chaos of these episodes, things go a little bit...spacey. Will our intrepid duo tell a cohesive tale of holiday travel, Egyptology, and romance? Will they capture the spirit of giving and gratitude? Or will they end up totally-not-ripping off a Canadian sci-fi show that definitely does not already exist? Tune in for this special episode of Rhapsody in Reverie to find out!   Happy Thanksgiving, Listeners! We're so grateful for all of you!    0:00 - We're All A Little Bit on Turkey Time 5:00 - What Hath The Cubes Wrought  8:09 - On the Precipice of Adventure 11:00 - Scarab Beetle, My Beloved 15:13 - Mark Me Down as Confused and Horny 19:10 - Derek Jones and the Pyramid that Should Not Exist 23:27 - Step into My Office 27:48 - “I'm Helping You!!!”  31:52 - The Abacus Glows Now 35:59 - It Was a Clown Fish The Whole Time  38:57 - Content in Not Knowing Anything 41:16 - A Completely Original Idea That Has Never Been Done Before 44:10 -  A Thanksgiving Message of Gratitude from Adrienne and Katarina

Adrienne and Katarina are back for another bonus episode, this time broadcasting from an undisclosed location in the middle of the woods! And what better way to celebrate getting in touch with the wilderness than by telling a story about a Bigfoot who just wants to be a #Girlboss? Set to “Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani, this round of Rory's Story Cubes is bound to make you laugh, scream, and perhaps even warm your hearts.    Or hey, it'll at least make you laugh.    0:00 - Thoreau-ing Our Lives Away 1:52 - “Us? On top of things?” 3:54 - That Fateful Footprint  6:34 - Gwendolyn, the Bigfoot with Big Dreams 9:23 - #AppleGirlBoss 13:07 - The Salmon of Knowledge Spits Facts 15:40 - “What are you doing to my apples?!” 18:46 - Enter the Spider King 21:40 - “He's gonna weigh her sins like Anubis?” 24:28 - Out of the Frying Pan 27:33 - Peace Offering 30:20 - The End 32:20 - Chekhov's Spider King  34:24 - Happy Fall! 

Our serious stories are taking a pause for the rest of our summer vacay! It's game time on Rhapsody in Reverie as Adrienne and Katarina play Rory's Story Cubes, and use them to try and tell you two great (albeit nonsensical) stories, inspired by “Talk Dirty” by Jason Derulo and “Live & Let Go” by Paper & Places. Will our storytellers be stumped by these quizzical cubes? Will Adrienne understand French? Will Katia mourn the loss of her beloved gnome character? Tune in now to find out!    Notes: 0:00 - Intro  2:02 - Dem's the Rulez (And Picking the First Song) 7:02 - The Cubes: Part 1 9:04 - Story 1: Eric & The Magic Fish 32:53 - “God has abandoned us…” (And Picking the Second Song) 37:08 - The Cubes: Part 2 39:11 - Story 2: Annalisa, Regina Cantharorum 1:02:46 - How'd We Do? (Outro)

Note: This episode contains stories that deal with death and mild violence and mild frightening imagery. Listener discretion is advised.   It's time to saddle up for one last ride… This time on Rhapsody in Reverie, Adrienne and Katarina conclude the epic four-episode saga of Willow and Judah. The clock is ticking as time runs out for our beloved cowboy exorcist, whose past is finally on the verge of catching up with him. Will he be able to reach Willow in time to save her from the fires of her anger before she burns out completely? Or will her rage lead her on a path to revenge that neither of them will come back from?  Inspired this time by Avi Kaplan's song “Full Moon,” our intrepid podcasters push their stories to new heights, and try to answer the question… How do you save a poltergeist? Show Notes  0:00 - Intro  0:43 - The Little Cowboy that Could (“Blame Taylor Swift”) 4:23 -  Deep into the Abyss (On “Full Moon” and Inspiration) 12:23 - Up & Comers: CyberGirlfriend  14:15 - The First Chapter of the End 15:32- Adrienne's Story: “And Together We Dream of the Ocean” 23:26 - “Oh, I Wanna Do Something Really, Really Weird” 35:03 - “This is not my beautiful horse...this is not my beautiful poltergeist…” 36:39 - Katarina's Story: “Oceans Bring You Home” 58:41 - A Swan Song of a Story 1:11:46 - Finding Yourself After Thirty Years of Blood and Fire 1:15:14 - Bidding Goodbye to the Cowboy and his Ghost Wife 1:20:35 - Socials, Announcements, and Signing Off

Hey there listeners! It's your friendly neighborhood co-host, Adrienne, here with a couple updates on the show. You may have noticed it has been awhile since our last episode. And before I continue, don't fret, more episodes are coming, but we did want to let you know what's been going on.    Unfortunately, the reason for our absence was not a happy one. In April, my brother passed away unexpectedly and I had to take a break as I was not in any shape to continue making episodes. As difficult as this is to share with you all, I knew I had to. Over the years, Rhapsody in Reverie has become a rather intimate journey of both creative and personal growth that Katarina and I are honored to share with you. Music has always been a therapeutic space, and I've often thought that writing feels a bit like bleeding my heart out onto a page in black ink. These days, my heart is heavy and simply put, I know that whether I want it to or not, losing my brother is going to come up as I write for the show. I owe it to him, myself, Katarina, and you all to not shy away from it.   So, now that you know where we've been, let's talk about where we're going. The good news is that we have a new episode coming to you next week! It is the thrilling conclusion to our cowboy exorcist fever dream that we've been exploring in our last 3 episodes. So go back and catch up on those episodes this week and get ready for one last ride with Willow and Judah. After that, we'll be releasing some shorter fun episodes this August and September while we are hard at work on more stories for the fall season of Rhapsody In Reverie. We'll be back October 6th with more great songs and exciting characters to keep you company throughout the holiday season.   As always, from Katia and I, we want to say thank you for listening and for sticking with us. It means so much - now more than ever before - to have you out there hanging out with us, and we hope you reach out on our socials and enjoy what we've got in store. Thank you and listen to the announcement for a short preview of our next episode to get you excited for what's coming. This is Adrienne, signing off for now and I'll see you next week!

Note: This episode contains stories that deal with death, religion, and mild frightening imagery. Listener discretion is advised.    Saddle up, cowboys! It’s time to continue the story of Judah, the exorcist cowboy, and his terrible life choices. Adrienne and Katarina draw inspiration from another T-Swift hit, “Ivy,” and ask the question… ”what about the wife?” Will our storytellers manage to add another meaningful layer to their trilogy? Will Judah, Willow, and Ivy finally stop living in their heads rent-free? Will a misheard lyric spell ‘doom’ for this installment? All of these questions and more will be answered on this episode of Rhapsody in Reverie!   Show Notes 0:00 - Intro  0:11 - “Okay, but hear me out…” : “Ivy” by Taylor Swift 18:55 - Up and Comers: Hello Atlantic 20:49 - Before the Shit Went Down 21:41 - Adrienne’s Story: “With Love, Ivy Masterson” 48:06 - “Fuck Him and His Fancy-Ass Wine” : Discussion 1:07:46 - 10 Years Later 1:09:37 - Katarina’s Story: “You Can See God Where The Good Things Grow” 1:36:07 - Growth for the Goblin Son 1:58:41 - Serendipity  2:06:11 - Socials, Announcements, and Signing Off

Note: This episode contains stories that deal with death, frightening imagery, and mild sexual themes. Listener discretion is advised.    Last week, Adrienne and Katarina brought you characters so nice they had to write them twice! Serendipitously inspired by “Willow,” the lead single from Taylor Swift’s surprise album Evermore, Adrienne and Katarina are riding back out into the wild west and back in time for a prequel to the thrilling adventure of our lonely cowboy, Judah, and his vengeful poltergeist from the Cat Clyde “I Don’t Belong Here” episode. Who was this haunting spirit? How did they die? What did Judah do to earn their wrath? All will be revealed in two epic short stories filled with love, desire, and betrayal. Grab your cowboy hats and wreck your plans, dear listeners, as Adrienne and Katarina discuss Taylor Swift’s enchanting hit and take you on another wild ride.   Show Notes:    00:12 - Intro  00:40 - Previously on Rhapsody In Reverie 01:16 - Discussing Willow, Evermore, and Adrienne’s Recent TSwift Obsession 04:20 - The Serendipitous Timing of Willow  09:09 - How Did We Get Here?: Creating Willow with “Willow” 13:33 - Up and Comers: Jensen McCrae 16:26 - I’m Tired of Waiting! (Leadup to the First Story) 18:11 - “Fanned Flames”: Adrienne’s Story 01:03:53 - Oh, Willow, No!: Discussion 01:16:52 - Adrienne’s Love/Hate Relationship with Judah (Leadup to the Second Story)  01:18:48 - “It Goes Before”: Katarina’s Story 01:35:30 - I’m Mad Because I’m Not Mad: Discussion 01:52:17 - Final Thoughts/Is There Hope for Willow and Judah? 02:03:28 - Socials + Outro

Note: This episode contains stories that deal with death, frightening imagery, and mild violence. Listener discretion is advised.    Adrienne and Katarina ride back into the podcast in their triumphant return from their holiday break! This week, they talk about Cat Clyde’s dark, indie hit, “I Don’t Belong Here,” and craft a set of stories you wouldn’t believe. Moved by the song’s feelings of self-imposed isolation and nomadic existence, Adrienne and Katarina found inspiration in an unlikely place for their tales: westerns. From a vengeful poltergeist who just wants to watch the world burn around her, to an exorcist cowboy trying to set things right, our stories this week are ones you’ll have to listen to in order to believe. Saddle up, listeners, you’re in for a wild ride.    Show Notes:    00:12 - Intro  00:39 - The Monster of the Month Chose Violence 2:05 - That There Western is Haunted… 13:43 - Cowboy Exorcist Ghost Revenge (Leadup to the First Story) 14:52 - “Scorched Earth”: Adrienne’s Story 21:12 - Hell Hath No Fury: Discussion 24:37 - Couldn’t Think of a Better Title (Leadup to the Second Story)  25:04 - “Dust Devils”: Katarina’s Story 41:59 - Making Peace with Your Ghosts: Discussion  46:02 - Socials + Outro 

Adrienne and Katarina are about to unleash the gift of reckoning upon you all this week. Inspired by The Maine’s holiday classic “Ho Ho Hopefully,” our dynamic duo has crafted two very wholesome holiday romances that rival the sappy nature of the Hallmark Channel. Ever driven yourself to distraction while struggling to find a loved one the perfect gift? Have you ever wondered if the cuffing season affects Santa’s elves who work at the mall? Then grab your hot cocoa, cozy up with a warm blanket, and let the fireplace roar: it’s time for the Christmas episode!

Note: This episode contains stories that deal with death, frightening imagery, mild sexual themes and violence. Listener discretion is advised.    Welcome back, Rhapsody Fam, as we rise from our graves just in time for the end of October! This week, Adrienne and Katarina introduce their brand new format by focusing on the song “Boys Get Straight” by Johnny Marr. Inspired by the song, Adrienne and Katarina have put pen to paper, writing short spooky stories just in time for Halloween! So plug in your headphones, get cozy, and get hyped for a new exciting season of Rhapsody in Reverie!    Show Notes 0:00 - A Special Announcement Regarding The Show 2:18 - Theme  2:31 - Intro 5:01 - “Boys Get Straight” by Johnny Mar 12:52 - Katarina’s Story (“Splinter”) 22:57 - Discussion  28:27 - Up & Comers: Laura Murray 30:33 - Adrienne’s Story (“Boys Get Straight”) 42:18 - Discussion 47:34 - The Long Goodbye  54:28 - Outro

There’s no business like show business! This week, Adrienne and Katarina take on the bright lights of Broadway, discussing everything from old standards to modern classics. So what makes a musical good? What makes a stand-out Broadway hit? Will Katarina be able to stay focused long enough for Adrienne to make sense of her rants? There’s only one way to find out. Let’s go on with the show!

Fire up the grills! Turn up your stoves! Hit start on that microwave! This week, Adrienne and Katarina talk about the best music to cook to, whether you feel like making a three-course meal or simply want to microwave a burrito. Tune in for the best songs for making brunch, barbecuing on a hot Summer day, or even a romantic evening with your partner and a bottle of wine in a dimly lit kitchen; we’ve got songs for every meal you could think of. Featuring hits by Jack Johnson, Charles Trenet, Mitski, Hozier, Harry Styles and more, Rhapsody in Reverie has you covered in the kitchen. Get cooking!

Happy (Belated) Mother’s Day to all the fantastic mamas out there! This week, Adrienne and Katarina are diving into their favorite tunes that they associate with their favorite Mom-Related Memories! From wild disco anthems by Frankie Smith and ABBA, to classic hits by The Beatles, Eagles, and Prince, our hosts take a leisurely drive down memory lane with the best possible soundtrack. So give your mom a call, and then strap in: Rhapsody in Reverie is celebrating Mother’s Day!

We’re taking a journey around the world this week...through music! Join hosts Adrienne and Katarina as they discuss their favorite international bops, from bossa nova to K-pop, Italian pop to french rock, German R&B to salsa. Featuring artists like Clarice Falcão, Sigur Rós, BTS, Caterina Valente, Édith Piaf, and many more, you’ll be sure to enjoy a playlist full of incredible hits from all around the world. So grab your passports, listeners! It’s time to go around the world in 80 songs! (...Give or take).

Pack your bags and get ready for takeoff! No, Adrienne and Katarina haven’t gone completely stir-crazy; this week, Rhapsody in Reverie is headed to the airport as we talk about Travel Songs! We may be stuck at home, but this playlist is sure to make you feel like you’re off on an adventure with hits from Night Beds, Chet Faker, A Tribe Called Quest, Wham, Simon & Garfunkel, and many more! Adrienne and Katarina help you get in the zone by reminding us all what it was like to sail the skies, from the irritating TSA lines, to the liminal space of the airport food court, to resist the urge to look at your seatmate’s laptop: you’ll swear you were right up there with them.

Happy Earth Day, Listeners! It’s time to let the sunshine in and appreciate the beauty of Nature...or at least appreciate some nature-inspired tunes. This week Rhapsody in Reverie do a deep dive into songs about nature, featuring hits by Marvin Gaye, John Denver, Local Natives, Porter Robinson, and many more! Whether you’re here for the more literal songs lauding the ecology, or those that utilize it for more of a metaphor, Adrienne and Katarina have got you covered.  So plug in, sit outside under a tree, and enjoy the day: It’s time to become one with nature.

It’s all about the money, money, money, money, (MOOOOONAAAAY) this week on Rhapsody in Reverie as we dive into the musical world of cold hard cash. From songs that praise it, to songs that question how it changes us as people and a society, musicians from all genres have something to say about it. So buckle up, plug in those headphones, and listen to Adrienne and Katarina discuss hits by Kendrick Lamar, Run the Jewels, Kanye West, Pet Shop Boys, Madonna, and many more! Let’s get this bread. 

Come for the “Cat Mountaineer,” stay for the weird facts about octopi intercourse. As Adrienne and Katarina slip slowly into the embrace of Cabin Fever Madness, they bring you their most chaotic episode yet: Great Songs, Greater Titles! From the mysterious and intriguing “Swamp Song” and “Dirty Night Clowns” to the vivid and exhilarating “Attack of the 60 Ft Lesbian Octopus,” our hosts take you through some of the most imaginative titles that the music world has to offer. And, of course, they take many elaborate detours on the way. Strap in, Listeners! It’s a wild time!

In times like these, it’s important to take care of yourself, both inside and out. That’s why this week, Adrienne and Katarina have made you the ultimate self-care playlist! Whether it’s music to boost you up, or to help you finally clean out your mental closet, Rhapsody in Reverie has tunes you’ll certainly find comfort in. So get comfy, light some candles, and get your favorite snack. It’s self-care time!

Season 5 is finally here, and we’re kicking it off with a...well, not so much a “bang,” but a cozy, comfortable introduction. This is the Bedtime episode, where we talk about all songs perfect for settling down to a cat nap, bedtime, or anything in between. We also say the word ‘tender’ a lot.  So get cozy with us, pull up a blanket and some hot tea, and dive into the songs we decided were perfect for slipping into dreamland. We promise, it’s no snoozefest!

The season four finale is here at last, and with it comes a wrap-up of the 2010s! Adrienne and Katarina endeavor to tackle just which songs of the previous decade come out on top. From the lush vibes of Charli XCX to the post-hardcore Pierce the Veil, from the fiery raps of Run the Jewels to the sultry tones of MARINA, Rhapsody in Reverie dives deep into the music that defined a decade. So join in the fun, relieve a wild time in music, and see how your own playlist compares! And, as always, thanks for a great season! 

It’s the dawning of a new year, a new decade! Alright, it’s about a week after everyone’s had time to announce all their resolutions...but here at Rhapsody in Reverie, we’re here to put a new twist on things! Adrienne and Katarina talk you through their musical vision boards, playlists they’ve made that echo the goals and sentiments they have for this new era. From hits by Harry Styles, Panic! At The Disco, Post Malone, Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion, to classics by The Monkees, Queen, David Bowie and Whitney Houston. So what are you waiting for? Get listening!

It’s time once again to raise a glass, turn up, and watch the ball drop: Happy New Year’s Eve! A brand new decade calls for a party to surpass all others, and as we’re about to kick off another roaring ‘20s, we have just the thing for you: Adrienne and Katarina’s ultimate party playlist! Listen as our favorite duo dives into hits for every kind of partier, from classic rock to electronic hits, from punk rock jams to some of the best rap hits of the decade. Whatever your taste, your mood, or the party, you’ll want to check out this episode before it really gets swinging. 

As 2019 draws to a close, Rhapsody in Reverie is getting a bit reflective. This week, we’re revisiting bands that we’ve already discussed, checking in on what they’re doing now. Adrienne gushes over The 1975, Katarina lauds “Bob Dylan” by Fall Out Boy, and both fall to pieces discussing San Fermin’s The Cormorant I. Featuring the likes of Bastille, Bombay Bicycle Club, Harry Styles, and more, this special episode seeks to answer the question, “So what have you done lately?”

This week, Adrienne and Katarina hit the books...sort of. Rhapsody in Reverie is diving into the world of literary music, songs based on classic works of literature, potboilers, contemporary masterpieces, and poetry. Who knew your music library was, well, an actual library? Crack open a good book, make yourself comfortable, and get ready for some great stories behind great songs. Come justify Katarina’s English degree.

Happy Thanksgiving, Dear Listeners!  We’re so very thankful to all of you and figured that this week we’d take the time to share the sentiment with some very special songs all about gratitude. From the more obvious hits like "Thank You For The Music" by ABBA to the deep cuts like "Enjoy Your Life" by MARINA, we’re here to kick off the holiday with a playlist that’s sure to knock the stuffing right out of your turkey. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or someone in between, we hope you’ll join us in this very special holiday episode of Rhapsody in Reverie!

This week we’re celebrating another uniquely bright member of the Scene: Hellogoodbye! Adrienne and Katarina talk about the wonderfully danceable tunes like "Touchdown Turnaround (Don't Give Up On Me)" and "Baby It's Fact", the soundtracks to their youths, and the celebration of authenticity. So turn up the radio, put on your rose-colored glasses, and enjoy the latest episode of Rhapsody in Reverie!

Adrienne & Katarina ride the 20NineScene train once more this week as they delve into the discography of Cobra Starship! The dance/synthpop/pop-punk band that defied genres and expectations takes center stage once again, as our hosts reminisce about their first exposure to the wild band, their hits like "The City Is At War" and deep cuts alike, and the effect it had on their lives. They don’t care if they’re a guilty pleasure for you: they just want you to have a good time. 

This week, Adrienne & Katarina talk about one of the classic emo bands of all time, just in time for their reunion: Motion City Soundtrack! Through their frantic energy, their ability to perfectly capture the sound of a panic attack, and their willingness to sing about tough topics, MCS earned a place close to Adrienne and Katarina’s hearts. So get ready to jam, because everything is alright in this week’s episode of Rhapsody in Reverie!

The gang is back, just in time for Halloween, with a ghoulish new episode: Songs about Murder! From the traditional folk ballads of the old country, to the more well-known Americana takes, from the chilling tales of real murderers to the strangely entertaining hits like “Delilah” by Tom Jones and “El Paso” by Marty Robbins, Adrienne and Katarina take you through the spine-tingling history of the Murder Ballad. Be warned: you might not make it out alive.

Summer summer summertime is on our minds! After a rough spring filled with personal ups and downs, our hosts are finally ready to wrap up the third season of Rhapsody in Reverie and enjoy some fun in the sun while we get to work on some super secret projects for you guys! Listen as we talk about our top summer songs from artists like The Rolling Stones and The 1975, reminisce on this past season and make a super huge exciting announcement! Check out our website for our full summer playlist and we will see y’all in the fall!

Though they were knocked a little off course, Adrienne and Katarina are rolling with the tide this week. They’re taking the beaches of Miami by storm while on holiday, and decided you should come along in their first ever “on location” episode! So join us for some fun in the sun, pina coladas, and good vibes, as we take you through our brand new beach playlist! Summer can’t come fast enough!

This week, Adrienne and Katarina decided that they should start Spring Cleaning...by getting rid of some skeletons in their closet. Yes, Listeners, it is Guilty Pleasures week, featuring all the songs that you love but are too scared of societal backlash to admit it. Or maybe you just have a couple of mean friends who would absolutely roast you if they found out some of these songs are your favorite tunes. Or, in the case of our hosts, maybe you just have some really embarrassing memories attached to these classics. Whatever your reason for labeling them that way, our Guilty Pleasures episode is here to celebrate our secret faves.

Grab your favorite hot drink, a comfy blanket, and grab a spot by the window: It’s time for the rainy day episode! Adrienne and Katarina want to share their favorite tracks for making the best of light drizzles and torrential downpours alike, from soft indie tracks to jazz standards. Whether or not it’s a contemplative happy tune, one that gives you some serious feels, or the kind of tune designed to help you power through a storm, we’ve got you covered.

This week, our intrepid hosts explore the wondrous discography of Florence + The Machine, delving into a world of powerful imagery and symbolism that can shake you to the core. Will Adrienne and Katarina be enveloped in the mystique of it all? Will the emotional revelations they experience be a sufficient replacement for therapy? And of course, the most important question of all...is Florence Welch one of the fay? Only one way to find out!

So what makes a good road trip song, anyhow? Is it how it sets the mood, from turning your foot to lead and causing you to race down a highway to maybe taking it slow and reflecting on how far you’ve come? Is it the song's maximum sing-a-long potential, whether or not you’re driving alone or with your best friends, exploring the country? Or is it just whether or not it’s about actually driving around? The gang is about to take a drive down the journey of what makes a good road trip anthem, and they’re taking you along for the ride. Better buckle up.

This week, Adrienne and Katarina tackle the discography of the real Starman waiting in the sky: David Bowie. Bowie’s legacy is one of fascinating experimentation, breaking boundaries, and a testament to the power of presentation. From an astronaut stranded in space, to an androgynous bisexual alien from Mars, to a dystopian future a la 1984 and beyond, Bowie’s music and storytelling abilities have transported fans into an alien mindset, acting as an outsider looking in, and in doing so revealed to listeners what being human truly meant. Buckle up, listeners: it’s gonna be quite the intergalactic ride.

Adrienne and Katarina return to form this week as we dive into our first solo act of the season: Janelle Monae! Our dynamic duo dissects this incredibly talented and experimental artist that has broken musical boundaries for years now, both vocally and thematically, crafting incredible tales of science fiction with her albums while delivering biting social commentary, and of course, absolute bops. Will Adrienne be able to stop rambling about how much she loves Janelle Monae? Will Katarina finally understand the overarching plot of The ArchAndroid? Will the podcast goblin return with another irritating hint? Tune in and find out!

It’s a night at the movies this week on Rhapsody in Reverie, as we take you to a front-row seat to The Oscars! Ever wonder about why we have the Oscar for Best Original Song? Ever wonder how bad movies can have such amazing soundtracks? Well, we have the answers you seek! From songs we had no idea were in films, to movies we wish we didn’t have to associate with their song, Adrienne and Katarina take the plunge into the oh-so-lengthy history of the Best Original Song!

(Warning: Explicit Content Ahead) They may be a couple of weeks late, but Adrienne and Katarina are back in time to celebrate the end of Cuffing Season! That’s right, Valentine’s Day is over and so is keeping our love songs playlist on repeat. Now it’s time to talk about Anything But Romance, whether you’re feeling mad, feeling blue, or just...in the mood...we have a tune for you! Laughs aplenty are to be had. Dive in, and share your favorite breakup song/bedroom jam/you-do-you tune with us!

Hey there listeners! Season 2 is over, but we went to PodCon last weekend and recorded a very special Bonus Episode live from the LiveU Recording Studio at PodCon 2! Listen to us talk about PodCon and our favorite songs and live performances from 2018. You can also head to our YouTube Channel to watch us podcast it up in person and hold you over until we come back for season 3! Huge thank you to Ben Ratner and LiveU for recording us!

Snow is snowing, hot cocoa’s on the fire, and the trees are trimmed: it’s Christmastime! Adrienne and Katarina celebrate the end of season 2 with an episode all about the best kind of music, namely Christmas music. Snuggle up to this cozy episode as our hosts talk about the wonders of starting the Christmas season with the right music, singing cowboys, Mariah Carey’s modern classic, Eartha Kitt's strangely sexual ‘Santa Baby,’ and more. So get your family together, set the cookies out for Santa, and grab some pie, because our hosts are ending the season with a bang! And from our family to yours, have a very merry Christmas!

We’re almost finished with season 2, and we’re bringing out the big guns! Adrienne and Katarina dissect the discography of Hozier, in an episode that starts off as a promising walk into the marsh. Will Katarina stop gushing about the intertextuality of Hozier’s music? Will Adrienne finally understand what “It Will Come Back” actually means? Will our hosts be able to pinpoint what exactly makes the music of Hozier so terrifyingly beautiful? Only time will tell!

In the antepenultimate episode of the season, Adrienne and Katarina dissect the California band The Neighbourhood and their incredible albums such as I Love You, Wiped Out!, and Hard to Imagine The Neighbourhood Ever Changing - the perfect way to celebrate that sweet, sweet sweater weather. Join them as they talk about existential ennui, their use of ‘weaponized ambiance,’ and possibly...witchcraft. Anything is possible this week, as Rhapsody in Reverie shows that there really isn’t any band that can compare to The Neighbourhood!

Happy Thanksgiving, Rhapsody Fam! This week we’re thankful for the music of Andrew McMahon. Adrienne and Katarina discuss how full of life his work is, no matter what project he’s currently operating under - whether it's Something Corporate, Jack's Mannequin, or Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, and how amazing it is when an artist can take emotions you didn’t even know you possessed and bring them to the surface. Join them as they talk about his latest record Upside Down Flowers, the beauty of art, life, and the work of a truly inspirational musician this week. (That is, if the turkey hasn’t put you into a food coma yet).

It’s time to get spooky! Adrienne and Katarina don their best Halloween costumes and spooky voices for their Halloween music-themed episode. What’s that? Halloween music isn’t a thing? Of course it is! Our hosts break down what qualifies as Halloween music, what songs make their parties the spookiest in town, and some Up & Comers they’re just dying to share with you! And don’t worry: they’ve included their phantasmic party playlist so you too can be the ghostest with the mostest.

This week our dynamic duo takes on the incomparable emo titan, My Chemical Romance. Though they disbanded in 2013, the musical group left a lasting impact on millions of teens through their hit songs such as “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” and “Teenagers”. So come learn why this band is perhaps the most notable of the emo trinity, how Adrienne and Katarina first fell for them, and why this band deserves its own solo show during our Punktober celebration. Welcome to the Black Parade, folks.

Part 2 of our take on Emo/Scene music is finally here in celebration of Punktober! Adrienne and Katarina take on the genre at full force, dissecting the hits of the early 00s from artists like Taking Back Sunday and Paramore that shaped a generation. They laugh, they sigh, they struggle to set clear definitions for what emo music truly is. Do they succeed? Do they care? Probably not. They aren’t professionals.

In the first part of a very special 2-part episode, Adrienne and Katarina kick off Punktober by diving into their favorite Scene and Emo hits from artists like Hellogoodbye, The All-American Rejects, and Cobra Starship, while simultaneously reliving what is arguably the most embarrassing and confusing time of our lives: the teen years. You’re sad, you’re mad, you’re sexually frustrated, and only thing that “gets” you is the music blasting through your speakers. So come laugh, come jam, come relive the highs and lows of the early 00s scene, and discover what Emo means to you.

This week on another themed episode, Adrienne and Katarina grab you by the hand and pull you onto the dance floor to talk all things Disco...with a little funk thrown in. From Earth, Wind, and Fire to Donna Summer, from the Bee Gees to Cheryl Lynn, our hosts dive right into what makes Disco so endearing long after we hung up our bell-bottoms.