Songs My Ex Ruined

Songs My Ex Ruined is a podcast about break-ups and music. Hosts Courtney and Melissa ask guests about one song that heartbreak ruined for them. A range of creatives join the show to discuss a song they used to love. They share how they discovered the track and how it related to their relationship. Then, they reveal what happened to make the song unlistenable. The podcast is both a funny and emotional discussion about break-ups. It explores the way music relates to memories and emotions. It also discusses the broader context in which music influences people's lives.

Each podcast episode tells the fascinating story of how a song relates to someone's break-up. In one episode, musician Maddie Zahm speaks about "Silk Chiffon" by MUNA. Maddie discusses discovering her LGBTQ+ identity and how it relates to her music. She shares a recent break-up and explains how the song is one she can no longer listen to.

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi speaks about the Spice Girls' "Wannabe" during another episode. He discusses an early romantic relationship with a school friend. After a disastrous Spice Girls concert, Gianmarco experienced his first heartbreak. During another episode, musician V V Brown speaks about Teedra Moses' "Be Your Girl." She tells the story of a narcissistic ex-partner and how he ruined one of her favorite songs. All podcast episodes express the power of music and how it can change lives. Listeners hear in detail how relationships formed and broke down.

The hosts of Songs My Ex Ruined both have extensive media careers. Courtney E. Smith is a writer and editor. She has worked for Eater, Refinery29, and MTV, among others. She is the author of Record Collecting for Girls: Unleashing Your Inner Music Nerd, One Album at a Time. Melissa Locker is also a writer and editor. She has worked for The Guardian, Fast Company, Vanity Fair, and ELLE. Their love of music and storytelling makes them the ideal hosts of this podcast about love, music, and heartbreak.