The Song Will Go On

Jigowatts
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The podcast inspired by the songs inspired by the motion pictures! Join us as we explore the best and worst songs that originally appear in movies, from beloved classics such as “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from Armageddon, to new hits like “All The Stars” from Black Panther — and even obscure head-scratchers like “Addams Family Groove” by MC Hammer from The Addams Family. Each episode, we deep dive into an iconic song from a movie, revisit its film, and discuss its impact. Movie songs are a collision of visual and audio media, resulting in prime moments of pop culture. Whether it’s for artistic merit or shameless promotion, we want to cover them all!

  1. 12/23/2023

    "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland from Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) with Sarah Youngblood

    Nothing gets you in the holiday mood like bawling your eyes out in the snow, amirite? Just in time to celebrate Christmas, we’re dropping a heavy-hitter: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland from Meet Me In St Louis! Join us as we talk the enduring legacy of this Christmas classic, Frank Sinatra’s lyrical changes, and feature a cameo from Jennifer Aniston’s box-office bomb, Rumor Has It. Guest: Sarah Youngblood of Lemmon Holliday Instagram: @lemmonholliday│ Blog: www.lemmonholliday.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thesongwillgoon Need more The Song Will Go On in your life? Follow us @thesongwillgoon on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and check out www.thesongwillgoon.com.

    1h 22m
  2. "Mirror Mirror" by Rah Digga from Thir13en Ghosts (2001) with Harim Sanchez

    10/31/2023

    "Mirror Mirror" by Rah Digga from Thir13en Ghosts (2001) with Harim Sanchez

    Put on your ghost-viewing goggles because we’re talking about Mirror Mirror by Rah Digga from the 2001 film Thirteen Ghosts. Yep — there’s an original song in this movie. Who knew? Listen for the paranormal cult classic, and stay for the early 00’s rap queen and First Lady of Flipmode Squad, Rah Digga! Join us as we discuss which of the ghosts is the coolest and why it’s 100% The Jackal, Matthew Lillard’s spit acting, and whether on not our guest lives in a circus? Guest: Writer & Director Harim Sanchez! Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thesongwillgoon Need more The Song Will Go On in your life? Follow us @thesongwillgoon on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and check out www.thesongwillgoon.com.

    1h 22m
  3. "Hot Girl" by Charli XCX from Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) with Rachel Reeves

    10/10/2023

    "Hot Girl" by Charli XCX from Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) with Rachel Reeves

    A storm is brewing and the bodies are dropping. The first horror movie song we’re covering this Spooky Season is Hot Girl by Charli XCX from the 2022 film Bodies Bodies Bodies! Join us as we discuss Charli XCX’s affinity for the automobile industry, the enduring legacy of Paris Hilton, and ask the question: will this be Gen Z’s seminal horror movie? Oh, and consider this your spoiler warning. Come back for more episodes about horror movie songs all October long! Guest: Rachel Reeves from The Losers Club Podcast Twitter: @vinylgrrrl │ Instagram: @thevinylgrrrl Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thesongwillgoon Need more The Song Will Go On in your life? Follow us @thesongwillgoon on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and check out www.thesongwillgoon.com.

    1h 23m

  4. 10/02/2023

    "Better Place" by *NSYNC from Trolls Band Together (2023)

    We’re all in a Better Place now that *NSYNC has reunited for a movie song! We dropped everything to record an emergency pod episode because *NSYNC just released their first single in over 20 years, Better Place for Trolls Band Together (2023). Join us as we recount our first impressions of the song, Sophie delivers her thesis in the History of *NSYNC, and we share which three European countries fangirl over boybands the most. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thesongwillgoon Need more The Song Will Go On in your life? Follow us @thesongwillgoon on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and check out www.thesongwillgoon.com.

    51 min

  5. 09/19/2023

    "Never Ending Story" by Limahl from The NeverEnding Story (1984) with Tim Greiving

    Hop on a flying dragon and we’ll meet you in Fantasia, cuz we’re discussing Never Ending Story by Limahl from the 1984 film, The NeverEnding Story. Join us as we discuss how this song is Limahl’s sweet revenge, Spielberg’s tips for making an American movie, and how much the Swamp of Sadness scene has cost us in therapy. Our guest today is journalist, author, and film music evangelist, Tim Greiving! Website: https://timgreiving.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thesongwillgoon Need more The Song Will Go On in your life? Follow us @thesongwillgoon on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and check out www.thesongwillgoon.com.

    1h 4m

  6. 09/06/2023

    "What Dreams Are Made Of" by Hilary Duff from The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) with Sarah Youngblood

    Hey now, hey now, today’s episode is what dreams are made of! Hop on a Vespa and cruise into our deep dive of The Lizzie McGuire Movie, and its iconic song, What Dreams Are Made Of! Join us as we discuss the not-so-seamless blending of Hilary and Haylie Duff’s voices, all the villainous Paolo’s of pop culture, and how the ONLY person who loves this song more than us... is Skrillex? Guest: Sarah Youngblood of Lemmon Holliday Instagram: @lemmonholliday│ Blog: www.lemmonholliday.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thesongwillgoon Need more The Song Will Go On in your life? Follow us @thesongwillgoon on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and check out www.thesongwillgoon.com.

    1h 45m

  7. 08/23/2023

    "(Don't You) Forget About Me" by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club (1985) with Bill Fudurko

    Don’t mess with the bull, you’ll get the horns. And if you mess with Paolo and Sophie, you’ll get a lesson in Simple Minds’ greatest hits, the genius of Keith Forsey, and John Hughes’ impressive CD collection! Join us as we discuss the teen anthem (Don’t You) Forget About Me from the 80’s cult classic The Breakfast Club. Guest: Bill Fudurko from the podcast Deep Cuts: Lost & Found Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thesongwillgoon Need more The Song Will Go On in your life? Follow us @thesongwillgoon on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and check out www.thesongwillgoon.com.

    1h 32m

  8. 08/09/2023

    "Dance The Night" by Dua Lipa from Barbie (2023)

    This Barbie’s job is Podcast, so we recorded a podcast episode on Dua Lipa’s original song “Dance The Night” from Barbie (2023)! Join us as we discuss the history of Dula Peep, praise the Nu-Disco craze, and mispronounce “Margot Robbie’s Barbie”. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thesongwillgoon Need more The Song Will Go On in your life? Follow us @thesongwillgoon on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and check out www.thesongwillgoon.com.

    1h 25m
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The podcast inspired by the songs inspired by the motion pictures! Join us as we explore the best and worst songs that originally appear in movies, from beloved classics such as “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from Armageddon, to new hits like “All The Stars” from Black Panther — and even obscure head-scratchers like “Addams Family Groove” by MC Hammer from The Addams Family. Each episode, we deep dive into an iconic song from a movie, revisit its film, and discuss its impact. Movie songs are a collision of visual and audio media, resulting in prime moments of pop culture. Whether it’s for artistic merit or shameless promotion, we want to cover them all!

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  • Creator
    Jigowatts
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Jigowatts
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    The Song Will Go On