Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures

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There’s no shame in the music you love. Join us as we celebrate the open-hearted songs of the past 50 years (with a focus on the songs that shaped us from the 70s, 80s, and 90s).

Recent Episodes
  • In Memoriam: Our friend Kahlin Homes on Sugar Ray's "Fly"
    Jun 6, 2025 – 01:11:51
  • Pat Benatar: "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" (catch the zeitgeist)
    Jun 1, 2025 – 53:49
  • Neil Diamond: "Sweet Caroline" (with Dan Ducroix and the Flugelhorn)
    May 24, 2025 – 01:12:01
  • The Stampeders: "Sweet City Woman" (Pour Mon Ami)
    May 17, 2025 – 51:17
  • Roy Orbinson: "You Got It" (A voice out of time)
    May 10, 2025 – 50:27
  • The Whispers: "Rock Steady" (with a side of Sun Chips)
    May 3, 2025 – 54:17
  • The Cure: "Friday I'm In Love" (Kitch's 20th!)
    Apr 26, 2025 – 01:04:59
  • Taylor Dayne: "Love Will Lead You Back" (Maximum Dayne)
    Apr 19, 2025 – 55:28
  • Glenn Medeiros: "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You"
    Apr 12, 2025 – 52:47
  • Barry White: "You're My First, My Last, My Everything"
    Apr 5, 2025 – 50:06
  • Culture Club: "Karma Chameleon" (Watch out for those lobsters)
    Mar 29, 2025 – 52:35
  • Suzanne Vega & DNA: "Tom's Diner
    Mar 22, 2025 – 01:04:36
  • Real Life: "Send Me An Angel"
    Mar 15, 2025 – 53:21
  • The Human League: "Human" (Guilty or Guilt-Free?)
    Mar 8, 2025 – 56:55
  • Scandal feat. Patty Smyth: "The Warrior" (Bang Bang)
    Mar 1, 2025 – 58:29
  • Faith Hill: "This Kiss" (Ahhhhh)
    Feb 22, 2025 – 57:40
  • Alias: More Than Words Can Say (I Need You Now)
    Feb 15, 2025 – 53:14
  • Sheriff: "When I'm With You" (The ultimate Valentine’s gift))
    Feb 9, 2025 – 54:55
  • Michael McDonald: "Sweet Freedom" (A special listener request)
    Feb 1, 2025 – 58:48
  • Poison: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" (Well, not every rose...)
    Jan 25, 2025 – 52:45
  • Shannon: "Let The Music Play"
    Jan 18, 2025 – 53:13
  • Billy Joel: "Uptown Girl" (A song for us downtown guys)
    Jan 11, 2025 – 01:03:54
  • Anne Murray: "Snowbird" (with Rich Terfry / Buck 65)
    Jan 4, 2025 – 01:15:32
  • Spice Girls: "Stop" (We all get guilt-free)
    Dec 28, 2024 – 58:55
  • Depressmas: Greg Lake ("I Believe in Father Christmas"), Meryn Cadell ("The Cat Carol"), and Hey Rosetta! ("Carry Me Home")
    Dec 21, 2024 – 12:08
  • Mariah Carey: "All I Want For Christmas Is You" (An irresistible holiday classic)
    Dec 14, 2024 – 01:03:35
  • Jeffrey Osborne: "On The Wings Of Love" (Brought to you by the letter "E")
    Dec 7, 2024 – 49:10
  • Loverboy: “Working For The Weekend” (Fishing for Orcas)
    Nov 30, 2024 – 50:32
  • Cameo: "Word Up" (Word to Big Bird!)
    Nov 24, 2024 – 51:10
  • Northern Lights: Tears Are Not Enough (The 1985 Canadian Charity Single)
    Nov 16, 2024 – 01:13:37
  • REO Speedwagon: "Can't Fight This Feeling" (St. Bernards will break your heart)
    Nov 9, 2024 – 53:18
  • Johnny Gill: "Rub You The Right Way" (A song for the registered massage therapists)
    Nov 2, 2024 – 57:34
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates: "Maneater" (Drip drip drip)
    Oct 26, 2024 – 52:09
  • America: "You Can Do Magic" (We know darn well)
    Oct 19, 2024 – 58:47
  • Danny Wilson: "Mary's Prayer" (Ashley's Prayer)
    Oct 12, 2024 – 49:23
  • Tommy Tutone: "867-5309 / Jenny" (Bathroom Dreams)
    Oct 5, 2024 – 47:09
  • Looking Glass: "Brandy" (We don't like this sailor man)
    Sep 28, 2024 – 59:06
  • Taco: "Puttin' On The Ritz" (The Scariest Song We've Ever Featured!)
    Sep 21, 2024 – 58:47
  • Genesis: "Invisible Touch" (A Reckoning with Phil Collins)
    Sep 14, 2024 – 58:56
  • Lisa Stansfield: "All Around The World"
    Sep 7, 2024 – 50:19
  • King Harvest: "Dancing in the Moonlight" (Life Wishes, Werewolves, and Toilet Brushes)
    Aug 31, 2024 – 58:45
  • Martika: "Toy Soldiers" (Won't you come out and play with me?)
    Aug 24, 2024 – 01:05:33
  • Christopher Cross: "Ride Like The Wind" (Tents and Fleeing Flamingos)
    Aug 17, 2024 – 56:22
  • The Presidents of the United States: "Peaches" (Tender Fruit and Politics)
    Aug 10, 2024 – 59:53
  • Steve Perry: "Oh Sherrie" (YOU SHOULD'VE BEEN GONE!!!!)
    Aug 3, 2024 – 01:07:06
  • The Jets: "You Got It All" (Lullaby for Elijah)
    Jul 27, 2024 – 52:26
  • Cathy Dennis: "Too Many Walls" (A Bonkers Great Songwriter)
    Jul 20, 2024 – 55:50
  • Snow: "Informer" (Boss Level Lyrical Analysis)
    Jul 13, 2024 – 01:09:48
  • Breathe: "Hands To Heaven" (and "Brian Boitano: Canvas of Ice")
    Jul 4, 2024 – 01:03:11
  • Barry Manilow: "Copacabana (At the Copa)" (Have a banana)
    Jun 29, 2024 – 50:22
Recent Reviews
  • Jay73227
    Great show!
    Love this idea! Great discussions on songs unfairly judged. Highly recommended!
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