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8. Hey Babydoll, How's It Hanging?
28:23||Season 2, Ep. 8How to ask somebody out, becoming a minimalist and hairstyles for men are some of topics tackled by Bill in this episode.This episodes playlist is called: 'Adultery Gets Lonely’ and includes:‘I've Got News for You’ by Ray Charles ‘TKO’ by Womack & Womack ‘Coulda Been You’ by Angie Stone ‘I Believe To My Soul’ by Van Morrison ‘Breakfast in Bed’ by Shelby Lynn You can find it on Spotify HEREAnd on Apple Music HEREThe book of the episode is ‘The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch’ by Philip K. Dick We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram hereKeep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.
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7. Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow
29:45||Season 2, Ep. 7Bill attempts to answer your questions on swimming attire, best dressed rock stars and electrical safety.The playlist in this episode is called 'Not Quite Evening' and includes:‘Sometimes Always’ by The Jesus & Mary Chain‘Would You Rather’ by Phoebe Bridges ‘We Were Cool’ by Lori McKenna ‘Tim McGraw’ by Taylor Swift ‘Love Letter’ by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds ‘Crazy Face’ by Van Morrison You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify hereAnd you can find it on Apple Music hereThe book of the episode is 'Devil in a Blue Dress' by Walter MosleyWe'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram hereKeep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.
6. I Don't Get Out Much
25:36||Season 2, Ep. 6Shopping for sheets, dancing in the street and being called Bill are just some of the matters addressed in this episode.This episode's playlist is called 'It's ok, I Caught Up On Emails' and includes:‘Logic Bitch’ by Self Esteem ‘Blue Randy’ by Beck ‘My Favorite Picture of You’ by Guy Clark ‘Galveston’ by Craig Finn ‘Hurt Me So Good’ by Jazmine Sullivan ‘Outside Your Door’ by Meshelle Ndegeocello You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify hereAnd on Apple Music hereThe book of the episode is 'Romantic Comedy' by Curtis SittenfeldWe'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram hereKeep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.
5. He's Well Tonk
26:11||Season 2, Ep. 5Masculine flowers, imposter syndrome and making small talk in your socks are some of the topics in this episode.This episode's playlist is called 'Sure There’s Shame In My Eyes But I Still function' and includes:Morning Show - Iggy PopMaxine - Donald FagenDesire - Boz ScaggsRoster - Jazmine SullivanBetter Days - Le-Andria JohnsonTwinkle - HetherYou can find a link to the playlist on Spotify hereOr on Apple Music hereThe recommended book is 'Mrs. Caliban' by Rachel Ingalls We love hearing from you, please send your questions for Bill, banned words and 'I'm With The Band' submissions to us on Instagram here or via email at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com
4. Just Go Limp
27:50||Season 2, Ep. 4Bill is back to tackle the pressing subjects of polishing shoes, escaping parties and how to pronounce expresso, sorry espresso.This episode's playlist is called ‘I’ll Hold Your Coat...’ :‘Breakfast Can Wait’ by Prince ‘Talkin’ to Myself’ by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers ‘Louie Louie’ by Iggy Pop ‘Seventeen’ by Sjowgren ‘Blue Jean’ by David Bowie You can find the playlist on Spotify hereAnd on Apple Music here The book of the episode is ‘Oh What A Paradise It Seems’ by John Cheever Thanks for listening - if you have any questions, banned word entries or 'I'm With The Band' submissions you can contact us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or via our website: www.ill-advisedbybillnighy.com
3. Navigate By Dog
27:16||Season 2, Ep. 3Dog etiquette, cravats, air saxophone solos and sugar addiction are among the subjects addressed by Bill in this episode. This episode's playlist is called 'Instead of School' and includes:'I’m Tore down’ by Freddie King ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ by Dr John ‘Nutbush City Limits’ by Ike & Tina Turner ‘Stutter’ by Elastica ‘Daylight’ by Kellow Rowland (ft. Travis McCoy) ‘Suffragette City’ by David Bowie You can find the playlist here on Spotify and on Apple Music hereThe book that Bill recommends this week is 'The Idiot' by Elif BatumanWe'd love to hear from you!Send us questions for Bill or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com
2. All Night Long, All Night Long
26:55||Season 2, Ep. 2This week on ill-advised Bill tackles dancing, baths vs showers, bespoke suits and we debut our first 'I'm With The Band' submission.This week's playlist is 'Orchestrated Love Swing':'Lionel Richie' - by The Jack Moves'Lovers Rock' - by Fun Lovin' Criminals'What Cha' Gonna Do For Me' by Chaka Khan'All I'm Missing' by Angie Stone'Is It Worth It' by Rae Khalil'Why Do You Keep Calling Me' by Sy SmithYou can find the playlist on Spotify hereThis episode's book recommendation is 'Harlem Shuffle' by Colson WhiteheadWe'd love to hear from you!Send us questions or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com