Bowen and Matt talk about their experiences in Berlin, trying to get into Berghain, the lack of buffalo sauce, and the debate over Usher as Super Bowl headliner. They then welcome Peaches to discuss the origin of 'Fuck The Pain Away', crowdsurfing, taboo topics in pop music, and what makes a hole forgettable. They also touch on museum culture, straight men in groups, and restaurant acoustics.
Peaches pioneered sexual frankness in mainstream pop music, inspiring a new generation to embrace their sexuality and challenge traditional norms.
Humor and fun can be effective tools for discussing serious and sensitive topics, making them more relatable and engaging for a wider audience.
Deep dives
The Music of Peaches: Breaking Boundaries and Empowering Artists
Peaches, an iconic artist known for pushing boundaries, reflects on her 20-year career and the impact she has had on the music industry. With her bold and sexual lyrics, Peaches pioneered a movement of sexual frankness in mainstream pop music, inspiring a new generation of artists to embrace their sexuality and challenge traditional norms. While she takes pride in her contributions to the music industry, Peaches also believes that there is still work to be done, particularly in exploring more political and taboo subjects in music. Through her unique style and empowering message, Peaches continues to be a driving force for change in the music industry.
Humor and Fun: Adding a Twist to Serious Topics
In this podcast episode, the importance of humor and fun in discussing serious topics is highlighted. The speaker emphasizes that adding humor can help make certain issues more relatable and engaging. They cite specific examples of lyrics from a song and discuss the impact of using humor to address sensitive subjects. This approach is praised for its inclusivity and effectiveness in delivering messages to a wider audience.
Questioning Mainstream Culture and Finding Inclusion
The podcast episode delves into the concept of questioning mainstream culture and seeking inclusion. The speaker reflects on their own experiences of feeling disconnected from popular culture and wanting to find their own point of view. They discuss the importance of examining the lyrics of songs and the representation in movies to create a sense of belonging. This perspective is associated with the queer way of looking at things and challenging the dominant narratives in culture.
Recorded LIVE at the Columbia Theater in Berlin with special guest Sudi Green! This episode features the icon, the trailblazer, the legend, THEE Peaches! Bowen and Matt make a live attempt to get into Berghain, discuss the lack of buffalo sauce in Berlin, and debate Usher as the Super Bowl headliner before welcoming Peaches herself to discuss the origin of "Fuck The Pain Away", crowdsurfing while people are holding their damn phones, Tina Turner, paving the way for sexual candor in music, taboo topics in pop music, questioning culture, and what makes a hole forgettable. All this, Barbra Streisand, museum culture, straight men in groups, restaurant acoustics, and so much more!
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