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Melody Smith and Tara Gregg
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A podcast about compact memories in jewel cases. Melody and Tara are exploring music and friendship through one of their favorite music artifacts: the compact disc. In each episode, they'll discuss a CD from Melody's expansive collection as they celebrate the sounds that shaped their lives. Check out our Spotify for episode playlists: Skip/Shuffle/Repeat. Send us your thoughts and questions for the mailbag episode: skipshufflerepeat@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram for bonus content: skipshufflerepeat.

  1. Modest Mouse - The Lonesome Crowded West (1997)

    APR 16

    Modest Mouse - The Lonesome Crowded West (1997)

    We are at it again, this time jamming out to every banger on Modest Mouse's second studio album, The Lonesome Crowded West. Get angsty with us and learn the difference between the food group paper folds. If that statement confuses you, you are not alone! As always, you can find a companion playlist to this episode on Spotify or Apple Music, get exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes on Patreon, and connect with us on Instagram. Special thanks to Josh Stauffer (@avoidohio) for designing our logo!

    1h 43m
  2. Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (1977)

    APR 2

    Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (1977)

    This week, we're talking about how romantic anguish and lots of drugs fueled the making of one of the most popular, most highly ranked albums of all time, Fleetwood Mac's 11th album, Rumours. As always, you can find a companion playlist to this episode on Spotify or Apple Music, get exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes on Patreon, and connect with us on Instagram. Special thanks to Josh Stauffer (@avoidohio) for designing our logo!

    1h 17m
  3. Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)

    MAR 18

    Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)

    Sticking to the mid 1990s for this one so we can revisit an incredibly popular album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis. Turns out it's incredibly mediocre! This one's a wild ride that ends with an unforgettable mic drop moment.   As always, you can find a companion playlist to this episode on our Spotify or Apple Music, get exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes on Patreon, and connect with us on Instagram. Special thanks to Josh Stauffer (@avoidohio) for designing our logo!

    1h 27m
  4. Fiona Apple - Tidal (1996)

    MAR 4

    Fiona Apple - Tidal (1996)

    It turns out 1996 was an important year in music for us. We are back in it to revisit Fiona Apple's Tidal. Fiona's debut album made a splash, for sure, and it resonated with us as teen girls trying to come of age and gain independence under the male gaze. It's a tale as old as time, unfortunately. Lots of big feels as we talk about womanhood, sexuality and gender performance in '90s America. And don't worry... that hair flip photo is forthcoming! :) As always, you can find a companion playlist to this episode on our Spotify or Apple Music, get exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes on Patreon, and connect with us on Instagram. Special thanks to Josh Stauffer (@avoidohio) for designing our logo!

    1h 28m
  5. Cake - Fashion Nugget (1996)

    FEB 18

    Cake - Fashion Nugget (1996)

    This one feels like an instant classic. Maybe because it's about an instant classic? Alllllright, oh no (oooooo, ooo ooo), it's CAKE's Fashion Nugget! Tune in as we Go the Distance to investigate why we love the sass and brass. There's also trees (yes, trees) and how we survive a heavy-handed sing-along. And (it's becoming a trend), we grapple with our failing memories.  Here's that radio station interview for your extra credit. As always, you can find a companion playlist to this episode on our Spotify or Apple Music, get exclusive episodes and BTS on Patreon, and connect with us on Instagram and Bluesky. Special thanks to Josh Stauffer (@avoidohio) for designing our logo!

    1h 31m
  6. Janelle Monáe - Metropolis (2007)

    FEB 4

    Janelle Monáe - Metropolis (2007)

    This episode reveals our deep, deep love affair with Janelle Monáe, our queer cyborg goddess, as we discuss her first album, Metropolis: The Chase Suite (2007). It brings up a lot of feels and a lot of references, including... Metropolis (1927) film trailer, Janelle's inspiration for this epic projectDirty Computer Emotion Picture, a film from the last album in this project (Dirty Computer, 2018)The Memory Librarian, a collection of stories from the projectThe Wondaland Arts Societyand the Pinball Animation Countdown so you can get your "doot doo doos!"As always, you can find a companion playlist to this episode on our Spotify or Apple Music, get exclusive episodes and "BTS" on Patreon, and connect with us on Instagram or Bluesky. Special thanks to Josh Stauffer (@avoidohio) for designing our logo!

    1h 25m
  7. Radiohead - Hail to the Thief (2003)

    JAN 21

    Radiohead - Hail to the Thief (2003)

    It's the day after the presidential inauguration and Melody & Tara are here to help you through these tough times with a deep dive into Radiohead's 2003 release, Hail to the Thief. This album is the perfect companion to the craziness that is ahead. Let's dig into our feelings and use the music from this album as a means for catharsis. As always, we recommend you check out this episode's playlist of top songs and bonus tracks, on Spotify or Apple Music. Can't get enough of the pod? Join us on Patreon for more sass. Check it out here! Big thanks to Josh Stauffer (@avoidohio) for designing our Skip/Shuffle/Repeat logo!

    1h 38m
  8. Nina Simone - Nina Simone's Finest Hour (2000)

    JAN 8

    Nina Simone - Nina Simone's Finest Hour (2000)

    Melody and Tara are BACK! Season 2 opens with the besties jumping into Melody's first Nina Simone album that she ever purchased, Nina Simone's Finest Hour. Here are some things that the ladies recommend you check out if you want more Nina Simone in your life, outside of the the official pod Spotify playlist of top songs and bonus tracks, check out these suggestions: Introducing the official pod Apple Music playlists of top songs and bonus tracks!! What Happened, Nina Simone? - documentary on Netflix. Nina - Golden Globes winner Zoe Saldana plays Nina Simone - free on Philo. Nina Simone - Live at Montreux 1976 - free on Internet Archive. Also, as promised, here is the Complete Verve Finest Hour Collection playlist on Spotify. Can't get enough of the pod? Join us on Patreon for more sass. Check it out here! Big thanks to Josh Stauffer (@avoidohio) for designing our Skip/Shuffle/Repeat logo!

    1h 33m
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A podcast about compact memories in jewel cases. Melody and Tara are exploring music and friendship through one of their favorite music artifacts: the compact disc. In each episode, they'll discuss a CD from Melody's expansive collection as they celebrate the sounds that shaped their lives. Check out our Spotify for episode playlists: Skip/Shuffle/Repeat. Send us your thoughts and questions for the mailbag episode: skipshufflerepeat@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram for bonus content: skipshufflerepeat.

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  • Creator
    Melody Smith and Tara Gregg
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Melody Smith and Tara Gregg