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BONUS: Spreading Christmas Cheer With A Story Cube Game Inspired by Paul McCartney's Classic "Wonderful Christmastime"

We’re simply having a Wonderful Christmastime at Rhapsody in Reverie! Just in time for the festive season, Adrienne and Katarina wrap up the year with their last bonus episode of 2021. Set to Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime,” our intrepid duo tell a wild tale of Christmas tree farms, big city boys, small town girls, and…speakeasies. And a main character named Paul, but not for the reason you think! Maybe it’s Christmas Magic, maybe it’s the 5 cups of coffee Katarina had before recording, but this bonus episode will turn out to be a magical experience.

BONUS: A Thanksgiving Inspired Story Cube Tale To The Grateful Tune of Nat King Cole's "Thanks To You"

In the Fourth--ahem, Third installment of our Bonus Content, Adrienne and Katarina unleash their story cubes on Nat King Cole’s “Thanks to You,” in honor of the Thanksgiving season. But in the spirit of the chaos of these episodes, things go a little bit...spacey. Will our intrepid duo tell a cohesive tale of holiday travel, Egyptology, and romance? Will they capture the spirit of giving and gratitude? Or will they end up totally-not-ripping off a Canadian sci-fi show that definitely does not already exist? Tune in for this special episode of Rhapsody in Reverie to find out!

Happy Thanksgiving, Listeners! We’re so grateful for all of you!

BONUS: More Story Cube Tales and Games Inspired By Gwen Stefani's "Rich Girl" Live From The Woods Somewhere

Adrienne and Katarina are back for another bonus episode, this time broadcasting from an undisclosed location in the middle of the woods! And what better way to celebrate getting in touch with the wilderness than by telling a story about a Bigfoot who just wants to be a #Girlboss? Set to “Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani, this round of Rory’s Story Cubes is bound to make you laugh, scream, and perhaps even warm your hearts. Or hey, it’ll at least make you laugh.

BONUS: Playing Games on Summer Vacation with Some Quick Music-Inspired Tales of Nonsense

Our serious stories are taking a pause for the rest of our summer vacay! It’s game time on Rhapsody in Reverie as Adrienne and Katarina play Rory’s Story Cubes, and use them to try and tell you two great (albeit nonsensical) stories, inspired by “Talk Dirty” by Jason Derulo and “Live & Let Go” by Paper & Places. Will our storytellers be stumped by these quizzical cubes? Will Adrienne understand French? Will Katia mourn the loss of her beloved gnome character? Tune in now to find out!

Season 6 Episode 6: Full Moon: Taking One Last Ride with Willow and Judah in Stories Inspired by Avi Kaplan's Song, "Full Moon"

It’s time to saddle up for one last ride… This time on Rhapsody in Reverie, Adrienne and Katarina conclude the epic four-episode saga of Willow and Judah.The clock is ticking as time runs out for our beloved cowboy exorcist, whose past is finally on the verge of catching up with him. Will he be able to reach Willow in time to save her from the fires of her anger before she burns out completely? Or will her rage lead her on a path to revenge that neither of them will come back from? Inspired this time by Avi Kaplan’s song “Full Moon,” our intrepid podcasters push their stories to new heights, and try to answer the question… How do you save a poltergeist?

Updates, Announcements, and a Sneak Peak At Our Upcoming Episode

Hey there listeners! It’s your friendly neighborhood co-host, Adrienne, here with a couple updates on the show. You may have noticed it has been a while since our last episode. And before I continue, don’t fret, more episodes of Rhapsody in Reverie are coming, but we did want to let you know what’s been going on.

Season 6 Episode 5: Ivy: Continuing Our Cowboy Adventure With More Short Stories of Love and Betrayal Inspired By Taylor Swift’s Evermore Hit, “Ivy”

Saddle up, cowboys! It’s time to continue the story of Judah, the exorcist cowboy, and his terrible life choices. Adrienne and Katarina draw inspiration from another T-Swift hit, “Ivy,” and ask the question…”what about the wife?” Will our storytellers manage to add another meaningful layer to their trilogy? Will Judah, Willow, and Ivy finally stop living in their heads rent free? Will a misheard lyric spell ‘doom’ for this installment? All of these questions and more will be answered on this episode of Rhapsody in Reverie!

Season 6 Episode 4: Willow: Weaving Old Western Tales of Love and Betrayal Inspired By Taylor Swift’s Witchy and Wonderful Evermore Single, “Willow”

Last week, Adrienne and Katarina brought you characters so nice they had to write them twice! Serendipitously inspired by “Willow,” the lead single from Taylor Swift’s surprise album Evermore, Adrienne and Katarina are riding back out into the wild west and back in time for a prequel to the thrilling adventure of our lonely cowboy, Judah, and his vengeful poltergeist from the Cat Clyde “I Don’t Belong Here” episode. Who was this haunting spirit? How did they die? What did Judah do to earn their wrath? All will be revealed in two epic short stories filled with love, desire, and betrayal. Grab your cowboy hats and wreck your plans, dear listeners, as Adrienne and Katarina discuss Taylor Swift’s enchanting hit and take you on another wild ride.

I Don’t Belong Here: A Haunting Ride through the Wild West, inspired by Cat Clyde’s “I Don’t Belong Here”

Adrienne and Katarina ride back into the podcast in their triumphant return from their holiday break! This week, they talk about Cat Clyde’s dark, indie hit, “I Don’t Belong Here,” and craft a set of stories you wouldn’t believe. Moved by the song’s feelings of self-imposed isolation and nomadic existence, Adrienne and Katarina found inspiration in an unlikely place for their tales: westerns. From a vengeful poltergeist who just wants to watch the world burn around her, to an exorcist cowboy trying to set things right, our stories this week are ones you’ll have to listen to in order to believe. Saddle up, listeners, you’re in for a wild ride.

Ho Ho Hopefully: Spreading Christmas Cheer With Wholesome Rom-Coms Inspired By The Maine’s Christmas Classic “Ho Ho Hopefully”

Adrienne and Katarina are about to unleash the gift of reckoning upon you all this week. Inspired by The Maine’s holiday classic “Ho Ho Hopefully,” our dynamic duo have crafted two very wholesome holiday romances that rival the sappy nature of the Hallmark Channel. Ever driven yourself to distraction while struggling to find a loved one the perfect gift? Have you ever wondered if the cuffing season affects Santa’s elves who work at the mall? Then grab your hot cocoa, cozy up with a warm blanket, and let the fireplace roar: it’s time for the Christmas episode!

Season 5 Episode 9! Cookin' Up Something Good: Discussing Our Favorite Songs to Cook to From Artists Like Jack Johnson, The 1975, Childish Gambino, Four Tops and More!

This week, Adrienne and Katarina talk about the best music to cook to, whether you feel like making a three-course meal or simply want to microwave a burrito. Featuring hits by Jack Johnson, The 1975, Charles Trenet, Mitski, Hozier, Harry Styles and more, Rhapsody in Reverie has you covered in the kitchen.

Rhapsody in Reverie TeamMay 21, 2020cooking, chef, cook, food, kitchen, cooking playlist, baking, cooking songs, banana pancakes, jack johnson, upside down, nobody, mitski, hungry eyes, eric carmen, i cant help myself, i can't help myself, i can't help myself (sugar pie honey bunch), i can't help myself sugar pie honey bunch, sugar pie honey bunch, four tops, summertime magic, childish gambino, donald glover, feels like summer, watermelon sugar, harry styles, cake by the ocean, dnce, Que rest-t'il de nos amour, Charles Trenet, Si Tu Vois Ma Mere, Claude Luter et Son Orchestre, Come on-a My House, Rosemary Clooney, If I Knew You Were Comin’ (I’d Have Baked a Cake), Eileen Barton, If I Knew You Were Comin’, I’d Have Baked a Cake, Le Festin, Camille, sunday in london, Kids That Fly, Me & You Together Song, Me and You Together Song, The 1975, the 1975, matty healy, george daniel, ross macdonald, adam hann, stay, pronoun, alyse vellturo, dare, the higher, where I'm from, digable planets, stir fry, migos, chicken fried, zac brown band, what baking can do, jessie mueller, waitress, waitress original cast, sara bareilles, fearsome critters, eat, music, music blog, music podcast, pop, pop punk, pop rock, pop music, 80s pop, indie pop, dream pop, rock, rock music, r&b, rap, alt rock, alternative, alternative rock, indie, indie music, french, french jazz, jazz, hozier, rhapsody, rhapsody podcast, rhapsody in reverie, rhapsody fam, podcast, podcasts, new podcast

Season 5 Episode 8! Songs for the Moms: Discussing the Music That Make Us Miss Mom From Artists Like Phil Collins, Carole King, Teena Marie and More!

Happy (Belated) Mother’s Day to all the fantastic mamas out there! This week, Adrienne and Katarina are diving into their favorite tunes that they associate with their favorite Mom-Related Memories! From wild disco anthems by Frankie Smith and ABBA, to classic hits by The Beatles, Eagles, and Prince, our hosts take a leisurely drive down memory lane with the best possible soundtrack.

New EpisodesRhapsody in Reverie TeamMay 13, 2020mother's day, mom, moms, happy mother's day, double dutch bus, frankie smith, train, hey soul sister, chicken soup with rice, carole king, pierre, sweet dreams, sweet dreams are made of this, sweet dreams (are made of this), eurythmics, annie lennox, in the air tonight, phil collins, i hope you dance, lee ann womack, dancing queen, abba, the way you move, outkast, sleepy brown, i would die 4 u, prince, disco lady, johnnie taylor, fast car, tracy chapman, penny lane, the beatles, perfect day, miriam stockley, desperado, the eagles, eagles, in your eyes, peter gabriel, Death of a Bachelor, panic at the disco, Panic At The Disco, Panic! At The Disco, Brendon Urie, my love my life, deja vu, deja vu i've been here before, deja vu (i've been here before), i've been here before, teena marie, alex the astronaut, i think you're great, waste of time, music, music blog, music podcast, podcast, pop, pop music, 80s pop, rock, rock music, r&b, funk, soul, disco, classic rock, fearsome critters, rhapsody, rhapsody in reverie, rhapsody podcast, rhapsody fam

Season 5 Episode 6! Cleared for Departure: Discussing Our Favorite Songs for the Airport By Artists Like Talking Heads, Simon & Garfunkel, A Tribe Called Quest and More

Pack your bags and get ready for takeoff! No, Adrienne and Katarina haven’t gone completely stir-crazy; this week, Rhapsody in Reverie is headed to the airport as we talk about Travel Songs! We may be stuck at home, but this playlist is sure to make you feel like you’re off on an adventure with hits from Night Beds, Chet Faker, A Tribe Called Quest, Wham, Simon & Garfunkel, and many more!

New EpisodesRhapsody in Reverie TeamApril 29, 2020Remind Me (Radio Edit), remind me, royksopp, röyksopp, love streams, night beds, midnight train to georgia, gladys knight & the pips, gladys knight, africa, toto, lesson in patience, chet faker, nick murphy, cigarettes & loneliness, who knows who cares, local natives, ready to go, ready to go (get me out of my mind), panic at the disco, Panic At The Disco, Panic! At The Disco, boarding time, sizarr, dying to start again, lovelife, on the wing, owl city, award tour, a tribe called quest, dear mccracken, bug hunter, the only living boy in new york, simon & garfunkel, america, once in a lifetime, talking heads, david byrne, in the aeroplane over the sea, neutral milk hotel, wake me up before you go go, Wham!, george michael, danger zone, Kenny Loggins, airfield, javelin, life in a northern town, the dream academy, airport, airplane, flight, fly, flying, airline, boarding, departure, arrival, travel, trip, travel playlist, airport playlist, playlist, indie, indie rock, indie music, indie folk, indie pop, folk, pop, pop rock, pop punk, pop music, rock, alt rock, alternative, alternative rock, music, music blog, music review, music podcast, rhapsody, rhapsody podcast, rhapsody in reverie, rhapsody fam, mags, m.a.g.s., drugs, stutter, lt. headed, lt headed, light headed, fearsome critters

Season 5 Episode 5! Mother Nature Knows Best: Celebrating Earth Day With Songs About Nature From Marvin Gaye, John Denver, Ben Howard and More

Happy Earth Day, Listeners! It’s time to let the sunshine in and appreciate the beauty of Nature...or at least appreciate some nature-inspired tunes. This week Rhapsody in Reverie do a deep dive into songs about nature, featuring hits by Marvin Gaye, John Denver, Local Natives, Porter Robinson, and many more!

New EpisodesRhapsody in Reverie TeamApril 22, 2020earth day, earth, mother nature, mother earth, nature, environment, happy earth day, earth day songs, sea legs, the shins, ocean, alice smith, mercy mercy me, mercy mercy me the ecology, mercy mercy me (the ecology), the ecology, Marvin Gaye, john denver, rocky mountain high, sunshine on my shoulders, flowers, nothing but, nothing but flowers, (nothing but) flowers, talking heads, david byrne, here comes the sun, the beatles, mother nature's son, strawberry fields forever, we move like the ocean, bad suns, my house by the water, mac demarco, orange trees, marina, MARINA, marina and the diamonds, first rain, teen daze, last great american whale, lou reed, big yellow taxi, joni mitchell, have you ever seen the rain, creedence clearwater revival, colors of the wind, judy kuhn, pocahontas, fire and rain, james taylor, old pine, ben howard, a fax from the beach, classixx, letter by the water, the japanese house, águas de março, aguas de marco, waters of march, antonio carlos jobim, antônio carlos jobim, elis regina, bossa nova, sun hands, local natives, sunshine, tom misch, fireflies, owl city, indie, music, music podcast, music blog, pop, pop punk, pop rock, pop music, indie pop, dream pop, folk, indie folk, indie rock, indielectronica, indie music, rock, rock music, alt rock, alternative, alternative rock, jordan hawkins, thankful, we have, fearsome critters, rhapsody, rhapsody in reverie, rhapsody podcast, rhapsody fam, podcast, earth day playlist

Weekend Round Up: New Releases From Cheap Cuts, The Front Bottoms and More

Weekend Round Up: New Releases From Cheap Cuts, The Front Bottoms and More

We’re sharing a few of the new songs that came out this past week that we couldn’t get enough of! Read on below to hear some of Rhapsody in Reverie co-host Katarina’s favorites of the moment by artists The Front Bottoms, Ingrid Michaelson and Cheap Cuts!

Season 5 Episode 4! Let's Get This Bread: Discussing Songs About Money From Artists Kendrick Lamar, Pet Shop Boys, Madonna and More

It’s all about the money, money, money, money, (MOOOOONAAAAY) this week on Rhapsody in Reverie as we dive into the musical world of cold hard cash. From songs that praise it, to songs that question how it changes us as people and a society, musicians from all genres have something to say about it. So buckle up, plug in those headphones, and listen to Adrienne and Katarina discuss hits by Kendrick Lamar, Run the Jewels, Kanye West, Pet Shop Boys, Madonna, and many more! Let’s get this bread.

New EpisodesRhapsody in Reverie TeamApril 15, 2020big rings, drake, future, fuck up some commas, just got paid, nsync, opportunities, let's make lots of money, opportunities let's make lots of money, pet shop boys, illusion coma pimp and circumstance, prince, gold digger, kanye west, jamie foxx, skit, late registration, money, pink floyd, vampire money, my chemical romance, lawyers guns and money, warren zevon, money money money, abba, no money, money for nothing, dire straits, easy money, johnny marr, lie cheat steal, run the jewels, money maker, ludacris, pharrell williams, material girl, for free?, kendrick lamar, how much a dollar cost, james fauntleroy, ronald isley, rich sex, nicki minaj, lil wayne, money good, megan thee stallion, billionaire, travie mccoy, bruno mars, bitch better have my money, rihanna, collard greens, schoolboy q, dollar signs, calvin harris, tinashe, m.o, m.o.n.e.y., the 1975, dollar, cash, music, rap, rock, pop, pop music, music podcast, new podcast, music blog, rhapsody, rhapsody podcast, rhapsody in reverie, rhapsody fam

Season 5 Episode 3! Great Songs. Greater Titles: Discussing Some of Our Favorite Song Titles From Artists Like Run The Jewels, Elton John, Fall Out Boy and More

Come for the “Cat Mountaineer,” stay for the weird facts about octopi intercourse. As Adrienne and Katarina slip slowly into the embrace of Cabin Fever Madness, they bring you their most chaotic episode yet: Great Songs, Greater Titles! Listen to Rhapsody In Reverie Co-Hosts discuss songs from Panic At The Disco, Cobra Starship, Nick Siegel and more!

New EpisodesRhapsody in Reverie TeamApril 9, 2020Fall Out Boy, our lawyers made us change the name of this song so we wouldn't get sued, swamp song, san fermin, norf norf, vince staples, cuddle fuddle, passion pit, attack of the 60 ft lesbian octopus, does it offend you yeah?, the mothman chases the scarberrys, nick siegel, pinball wizard, elton john, Sir Elton John, several species of small furry animals, pink floyd, lying is the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes off, panic at the disco, Panic At The Disco, Panic! At The Disco, damn you look good and I'm drunk, cobra starship, start wearing purple, gogol bordello, elvis is in the freezer, ratboys, dead girl in the pool, girl in red, me liquor and god, night beds, Please Don’t Tell My Father That I Used His 1996 Honda Accord to Destroy the Town of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania In 2002, Please Don’t Tell My Father That I Used His 1996 Honda Accord to Destroy the Town of Willow Grove Pennsylvania In 2002, A Detailed and Poetic Physical Threat to the Person Who Intentionally Vandalized My 1994 Dodge Intrepid Behind Kate’s Apartment, pet symmetry, bitch don't kill my vibe, kendrick lamar, the dismemberment song, blue kid, dirty night clowns, chris garneau, close your eyes and count to fuck, close your eyes (and count to fuck), close your eyes, and count to fuck, run the jewels, zack de la rocha, cat mountaineer, sizarr, sex money feelings die, lykke li, headfirst slide into cooperstown on a bad bet, the saltwater room, owl city, The Song with Five Names a.k.a. Soapbox Tao a.k.a. Checkmate Atheists! A.k.a. Neospace Government (A.K.A. You Can Never Know), will wood and the tapeworms, sex with a ghost, teddy hyde, the cult of dionysus, the orion experience, music blog, music podcast, indie, indie pop, indie rock, indie folk, indie music, pop, pop punk, pop rock, pop music, rock, rock music, alt rock, alternative, alternative rock, podcast, podcasts, rhapsody, rhapsody podcast, rhapsody fam, rhapsody in reverie

Season 5 Episode 2! Self Care Sunday: Discussing Our Self Care Playlist Favorites From Young The Giant, Harry Styles, Jason Mraz, and More

In times like these, it’s important to take care of yourself, both inside and out. That’s why in this week’s episode of Rhapsody in Reverie, Adrienne and Katarina have made you the ultimate self-care playlist with songs from Young The Giant, John Mayer, Paul Simon and more!

New EpisodesRhapsody in Reverie TeamApril 2, 2020self love, self care, self, treat yourself, self care tips, self care lyrics, self care quotes, make it mine, jason mraz, time in a tree, raleigh ritchie, jacob anderson, grey worm, 20 something, sza, 26, paramore, hayley williams, mac miller, self care sunday, flula, ninja sex party, i'm still standing, elton john, Elton John, Sir Elton John, buttercup, jack stauber, sweet disposition, the temper trap, be alright, kehlani, bigger than my body, john mayer, we are the union, golden, harry styles, fine line, young the giant, cough syrup, my body, i got, panini, lil nas x, don't touch my hair, solange, sampha, love song, sara bareilles, comme des garcons, comme des garçons, comme des garcons like the boys, comme des garçons like the boys, comme des garcons (like the boys), comme des garçons (like the boys), rina sawayama, bubblegum bitch, marina, MARINA, marina and the diamonds, clean, the japanese house, take me home country roads, john denver, you can call me al, paul simon, break, kero kero, kero kero bonito, kkb, who knows who cares, local natives, mean what i mean, alunageorge, up and up, relient k, where did i go, holiday parade, art d'ecco, i'll never give you up, never tell, nobody's home, fearsome critters, music blog, music podcast, relaxing music, music, pop, pop rock, pop punk, pop music, indie pop, indie rock, indie, indie folk, indie music, folk, alt rock, alternative, alternative rock, podcast, podcasts, podbean, google play music, apple podcasts, apple music, spotify, rhapsody, rhapsody podcast, rhapsody in reverie, rhapsody fam

Weekend Round Up: New Releases From San Fermin and Classixx

Weekend Round Up: New Releases From San Fermin and Classixx

We’re sharing a few of the new songs that came out this past week that we couldn’t get enough of! Read on below to hear some of Rhapsody in Reverie co-host Adrienne’s favorites of the moment by artists San Fermin and Classixx!

Weekend Round Up: New Releases From Shura, Childish Gambino, and Sevdaliza

Weekend Round Up: New Releases From Shura, Childish Gambino, and Sevdaliza

We’re sharing a few of the new songs that came out this past week that we couldn’t get enough of! Read on below to hear some of Rhapsody in Reverie co-host Adrienne’s favorites of the moment by artists Childish Gambino, shura and Sevdaliza!