No Returns

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No Returns

Formerly known as A Reasonable Day, No Returns finds hosts Alyssa Savino and Kevin Krein discussing books that they find in Little Free Libraries.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

    It's a merry mid-December for us on No Returns! This week we discuss L Frank Baum's The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Opening Credit Music: “It’s Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries,” written by Benjamin Romans, CJ Baran, Carly Rae Jepsen, and James Flannigan; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Interscope, 2020. Closing Credit Music: “Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Noonie Bao, and Sammy Leighton Clay; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019. Episode Music Credits: “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie; performed by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. In Harmony 2, Columbia 1981. “Santa Claus Go Straight to The Ghetto,” written by Alfred Ellis, Charles Bobbit, and Hank Ballard; performed by James Brown. A Soulful Christmas, King, 1968 “Up On the Housetop,” written by Benjamin Hanby; performed by Gene Autry. Columbia, 1952. “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” traditional; performed by Ray Conniff. We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Columbia,1962. “(Everybody’s Waiting For) The Man With The Bag,” written by Irving Taylor, Dudley Brooks, and Hal Stanley; performed by Kay Starr. Capitol Record, 1950. “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer,” written by Johnny Marks; performed by The Temptations. The Temptations Christmas Card, Motown, 1970. “Santa Tell Me,” written by Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha, and Ilya Salmanzadeh. Republic, 2014. “Santa Baby,” written by Joan Javits, Philip Springer, and Tony Springer; performed by Eartha Kitt. RCA, 1953 “Santa’s Coming For Us,” written by Sia Furler and Greg Kurstin; performed by Sia. Everyday is Christmas, Atlantic, 2017.

    51 min

  2. DEC 2

    Forever... by Judy Blume

    Found on the state of Utah’s list of banned books in this year 2024, Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, Forever, is the subject of this week’s episode. Alyssa and Kevin discuss this book’s controversial reputation, and how it’s held up over time. Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.   Opening Credit Music: “Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022. Closing Credit Music: “Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Noonie Bao, and Sammy Leighton Clay; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019. Episode Music Credits: “Ms. Jackson,” written by André Benjamin, Antwan Patton, and David Sheats; performed by Outkast. Stankonia, LaFace/Arista, 2000. “Forever Your Girl,” written by Oliver Leiber; performed by Paula Abdul. Forever Your Girl, Virgin, 1988.  “I Love You Always Forever,” written and performed by Donna Lewis. Now in A Minute, Atlantic, 1996. “First Time,” written and performed by Lucy Dacus. Home Videos, Matador, 2021. “We Looked Like Giants,” written by Ben Gibbard, Nick Harmer, Jason McGerr, and Chris Walla; performed by Death Cab for Cutie. Transatlanticism, Barsuk, 2003. “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes),” written by Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason; performed by Edison Lighthouse. Already, Bell, 1971 “Forever and For Always,” written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Eilleen Twain; performed by Shania Twain. Up!, Mercury, 2002. “Stay Forever,” written by Mickey Melchiondo and Aaron Freeman; performed by Ween. White Pepper, Elektra, 2000. “Always, Forever,” written by Romy Madley Croft, Donna Lewis, Henry Counsell, and Frederick Gibson; performed by Romy. Young, 2024.

    55 min

  3. NOV 18

    Lord of The Flies by William Golding (with special guest Julia Oschwald-Tilton)

    This week, Alyssa and Kevin are joined by an illustrious guest to discuss William Golding's 1954 debut novel, Lord of the Flies. Friend of the podcast and writer, Julia Oschwald-Tilton, join the duo to consider Little Free Library neighborhood dynamics, and this literary classic.    Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.  Opening Credits Music: “Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022. Closing Credits Music: “Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Noonie Bao, and Sammy Leighton Clay; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019. Episode Music Credits: “Lord of The Flies,” written by Steve Harris and Janick Gers; performed by Iron Maiden. The X Factor, EMI, 1995. “I Will Survive,” written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris; performed by Cake. Fashion Nugget, Capricorn, 1996. “Everybody Wants to Rule The World,” written by Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, and Chris Hughes; performed by Tears for Fears. Songs From The Big Chair, Mercury, 1985. “Come Along,” written and performed by Cosmo Sheldrake. The Much Much How How and I, Transgressive, 2018. “Animal,” written by Dana Foote and Teddy O’Malley; performed by Sir Chloe. Party Favors, Atlantic, 2020. “Teen Idle,” written by Marina Diamandis; performed by MARINA. Electra Heart, Atlantic, 2011. “Some Nights,” written by Jeff Bhasker, Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, and Jack Antonoff; performed by Fun. Some Nights, Atlantic, 2012. “Sign of The Times,” written by Harry Styles, Jeff Bhasker, Mitch Rowland, Ryan Nasci, Alex Salibian, and Tyler Johnson; performed by Harry Styles. Harry Styles, Columbia, 2017. “Black Hole Sun,” written by Chris Cornell; performed by Soundgarden. Superunknown, A&M, 1994. “Livin’ on The Edge,” written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Mark Hudson; performed by Aerosmith. Get A Grip, 1993, Geffen.  “Piggy,” written by Trent Reznor; performed by Nine Inch Nails. The Downward Spiral, Interscope/Nothing, 1994.

    1h 13m

  4. NOV 11

    Presidential Sex by Wesley Hagood (Part Two)

    In part two of our reasonable election special, Alyssa and Kevin pick back up with the second half of the conversation about the book Presidential Sex, discussing the sucio to rotted behaviors of Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Bill Clinton.  Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Opening Credit Music: “Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022. Closing Credit Music: “Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Noonie Bao, and Sammy Leighton Clay; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019. Episode Music Credits: “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” written and performed by Billy Joel. Storm Front, Columbia, 1989. “Jackie’s Strength,” written and performed by Tori Amos. Songs From The Choir Girl Hotel, Atlantic, 1998. “President,” written by Wyclef Jean and Jerry Duplessis; performed by Wyclef Jean. Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101, Koch, 2004. “Don’t Stop” written by Christine McVie; performed by Fleetwood Mac. Rumors, Warner Brothers, 1976 “You Haven’t Done Nuthin,” written by Stevland Morris; performed by Stevie Wonder featuring The Jackson Five. Fulfillingness' First Finale, Tamla/Motown, 1974. “You’re The Man,” written by Marvin Gaye and Kenneth Stover; performed by Marvin Gaye. Motown, 1972. “Brick x Brick,” written and performed by E.R. Fightmaster. Bloodshed Baby, Fightmaster Industries, 2024. “Fight The Power,” written by Carlton Ridenhour, Eric Sadler, Hank Boxley, and Keith Boxley; performed by Public Enemy. Fear of A Black Planet, Def Jam, 1990. “I’m Afraid of Americans,” written by David Bowie and Brian Eno; performed by David Bowie with additional production by Trent Reznor. I’m Afraid of Americans, Virgin, 1997.

    1h 29m

  5. NOV 4

    Presidential Sex by Wesley Hagood (Part One)

    In part one of a special two part episode, and in serving as a very reasonable election special, Alyssa and Kevin discuss the salacious book, Presidential Sex, published in 1995. In part one we learn more than we wished to know about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, James Buchanan, James Garfield, Grover Cleveland, and Woodrow Wilson. Part two will be available on Monday, November 11th. Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Opening Credit Music: “Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022. Closing Credit Music: “Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen,John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Noonie Bao, and Sammy Leighton Clay ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019. Episode Music Credits: “Fifty Nifty,” written by Ray Charles. 1961. “American Girl,” written by Tom Petty; performed by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976 “Party in The U.S.A.,” written by Lukasz Gottwald, Jessica Cornish, and Claude Kelly; performed by Miley Cyrus. The Time of Our LIves, Hollywood, 2009. “Born in The U.S.A.,” written by Bruce Springsteen; performed by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Born in The U.S.A., Columbia, 1984. “American Woman,” written by Burton Cummings, Garry Peterson, Jim Kale,  and Randy Bachman; performed by Lenny Kravitz. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Maverick, 1999.  “R.O.C.K. in The U.S.A.,” written and performed by John Mellencamp. Scarecrow, Riva, 1985. “Black Republican,” written by Leshan Lewis, Shawn Carter, Nasir Jones, and Wyatt Coleman; performed by Nas featuring Jay-Z. Hip Hop is Dead, Def Jam/Columbia, 2006. “He’s Misstra Know It All,” written by Steveland Morris; performed by Stevie Wonder. Innervisions, Tamla/Motown, 1974. “National Anthem,” written by Elizabeth Grant, Justin Parker, David Sneddon, and James Bauer-Mein; performed by Lana Del Rey. Born to Die, Polydor/Interscope, 2012.

    1h 1m

  6. OCT 21

    Goosebumps by R.L. Stine (with special guest Liz Brooks)

    Listener beware, we're in for some scares. This week we read two books from the Goosebumps series. We also welcome local internet person, Liz Brooks, to share some of her spooky experiences working at Minneapolis’ most notable First Avenue. Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Liz on Twitter if you are so inclined.  Opening Credit Music: “Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022. Closing Credit Music: “Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019. Episode Music Credits: “Goosebumps Television Theme,” written and performed by Jack Lenz. “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah,” written by Donald Glover, Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, Robert Carlock, Tami Sagher, and Tracy Morgan. Performed by Tracy Morgan. 30 Rock Original Television Show Soundtrack, Relativity, 2010.  “Dead Friends,” written by Demi Lovato, Laura Veltz, Sam Ellis; performed by Demi Lovato. Holy Fvck, Island, 2022. “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” written by Donald Roeser; performed by Blue Oyster Cult. Agents of Fortune, Columbia, 1976. “American Woman (David Lynch Remix),” written by Kallie North, Jessy Wilson, Jason Sandbrink White, and Butch Walker; performed by Muddy Magnolias. Additional production and sound design by David Lynch. Twin Peaks: Music From The Limited Event Series, Rhino, 2017. “Red Right Hand,” written by Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, and Thomas Wydler; performed by PJ Harvey. B-Sides, Demos, and Rarities, Island, 2022.   “Season of The Witch,” written and performed by Donovan Leitch. Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1996. “Halloween,” written by Eliza Klatt and Kurt Skuse; performed by Eliza and The Delusionals. Now and Then, Cooking Vinyl, 2022. “Baby, I’m A Star,” written by Prince Rogers Nelson; performed by Prince and The Revolution. Purple Rain, Warner Brothers, 1984. “Better Off Alone,” written by Sebastiaan Molijn and Eelke Kalberg; performed by Salem. I’m Still In The Night, IAMSOUND, 2011. “I Put A Spell on You,” written by Jalacy Hawkins; performed by Nina Simone. I Put A Spell on You, Phillips, 1965. “Goosebumps,” written by Meghan Trainor, Eric Frederic, Gamal Lewis, Eric Tobias Wincorn, Joe Spargur, Robert Rile, yCharles White, and Billy Ball; performed by Meghan Trainor. Thank You, Epic, 2016. “This is Halloween,” written by Danny Elfman. The Nightmare Before Christmas, Walt Disney, 1993. “Somebody’s Watching Me,” written by Kennedy Gordy; performed by Rockwell. Somebody’s Watching Me, Motown, 1983. “Vent,” written by Adrian Thaws; performed by Tricky. Pre Millenium Tension, Island, 1996. “Halloween,” written by Phoebe Bridgers, Conor Oberst, and Christian Lee Hutson; performed by Phoebe Bridgers. Punisher, Dead Oceans, 2020 “Ghost of Your Guitar Solo,” written by Jake Lenderman; performed by MJ Lenderman. Ghost of Your Guitar Solo, Dear Life, 2021. “Midnight, The Stars, and You,” performed by The Caretaker. Selected Memories From A Haunted Ballroom, V/Vm Test, 1999.

    1h 18m

  7. OCT 7

    Gone GIrl by Gillian Flynn

    To kick-off the Autumnal season and to celebrate its film’s tenth anniversary, Alyssa and Kevin are discussing Gone Girl, the book and the movie. For Alyssa, it’s all a revisition but for Kevin, it’s the first time he’s finding out where that girl has gone.  Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Opening Credit Music: “Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022. Closing Credit Music: “Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019. Episode Soundtrack Credits: “The Girl, So Confusing Version featuring Lorde,” written by Charlotte Aitchison, Alexander Guy Cook, and Ella Yelich-O’Conner; performed by Charli XCX and Lorde. Brat and It’s Completely Different But Also Still Brat, Atlantic, 2024. “Theme From M.A.S.H. (Suicide is Painless),” written by Johnny Mandel and Mike Altman; performed by Bill Evans. You Must Believe In Spring, Warner Brothers, 1981. “25, or 6 to 4,” written by Robert Lamm; performed by Chicago. Chicago, Columbia, 1970. “Season of The Witch,” written by Donovan Leitch; performed by Lana Del Rey. Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark, Entertainment One Music, 2019. “Getaway Car,” written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Reputation, Big Machine, 2017. “F**k and Run,” written and performed by Liz Phair. Exile in Guyville, Matador, 1993. “Maneater,” written by Sara Allen, John Oates, and Daryl Hall; performed by Hall and Oates. H2O, RCA, 1982. “Evil Woman,” written by Jeff Lynne; performed by Electric Light Orchestra. Face The Music, United Artists, 1975. “Fuck With Myself,” written by Jillian Banks, Alexander Shuckburgh, and Tim Anderson; performed by BANKS. The Altar, Harvest, 2016. “Sugar at The Bottom,” written by Hayley Kiyoko, Brandon Colbein, Chloe George, David Dahlquist, and Patrick Morrissey; performed by Hayley Kiyoko. Panorama, Atlantic, 2022. “She’s Gone Away,” written by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross; performed by Nine Inch Nails. Not The Actual Events, Null Corporation, 2016.

    1h 4m

  8. SEP 23

    Mary Engelbreit's Autumn

    This week Kevin and Alyssa gather for a page-through Mary Engelbreit's Autumn, a brief book featuring a variety of Fall crafts and activities.  Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Kevin Krein is a writer and host of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast. His music writing (and some of his non-music writing) is on Anhedonic Headphones, or you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.   Opening Credit Music: “Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022. Closing Credit Music: “Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019. Episode Music Credits: “Autumn Leaves,” written by Jacques Prevert, Johnny Mercer, and Joseph Kosma; performed by Arooj Aftab. Night Reign, Verve, 2024. “September,” written by Sarah Krueger; performed by Lanue. Lanue, self-released, 2021. “Septemer,” written by Al McKay, Maurie White, and Allee Willis; performed by Earth, Wind, and Fire. The Best of Earth, Wind, and Fire, Vol 1, Columbia, 1978. “There it Goes,” written by Maisie Peters, Matias Tellez, and Miranda Cooper; performed by Maisie Peters. The Good Witch, Asylum, 2023. “Autumn,” written by Carolina Chauff; performed by Hemlock. Let it Come To You, Clatsop Animal Assistance, 2020. “Autumn Sweater,” written and performed by Yo La Tengo. I Can Hear The Heart Beating as One, Matador, 1997. “Tis Autumn,” written by Henry Nemo; performed by Nat King Cole. King Cole Trio Vol 4, Capitol, 1949. “Autumn in New York,” written by Vernon Duke; performed by Harry Connick, Jr. When Harry Met Sally, Columbia, 1989.

    45 min
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Formerly known as A Reasonable Day, No Returns finds hosts Alyssa Savino and Kevin Krein discussing books that they find in Little Free Libraries.

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