In this episode, we explore David Lynch's enigmatic film "Mulholland Drive" with author Mike Miley, who is preparing to release "David Lynch's American Dreamscape." Our discussion unravels the film’s complex narrative and its critique of the American dream, framed against the backdrop of Hollywood. Mike shares his personal experience discovering the film and reflects on its characters, Betty and Rita, as symbols of hope and disillusionment.

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From her groundbreaking role playing one of the first openly gay characters on television, to her iconic appearances on David Letterman — where she repeatedly made the host speechless — actor and comedian Sandra Bernhard has always been unapologetically herself. And yet, decades into her career, she says she still discovers new layers every time she performs. Here are her songs.

1. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) – Doris Day
2. Stop! In The Name Of Love – The Supremes
3. Like A Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan
4. People's Parties – Joni Mitchell 
5. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – Sylvester 
6. Lose Again –  Linda Ronstadt 
7. Edge Of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks  

Listen to Sandra Bernhard’s full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com.

• Tony Hinchcliffe’s Trump Rally set, Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams gun issue, the Menendez Brothers on two NBA trading cards, RIP Teri Garr, and we talk to Ava Louise about popping her top for Elon Musk & Trump.
• The Costco Guys are the worst. They will be wrestling soon for your entertainment.
• Freddie Freeman is already the World Series MVP and the series isn’t even complete.
• Hip Hop: Fat Joe performed without DJ Khalid. Diddy has yet another allegation against him. Diddy freak-off rules. There’s a new show on the violence of Chris Brown over the years. Chris is a hero, though. Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested again.
• Sports: Drew attended the Detroit Lions game Sunday with the Triple Threat Trio. The Chicago Bears lose on a Hail Mary. Nick Bosa decided to bring MAGA to the NFL.
• The Triple Threat Trio got high. They also watched Idiocracy.
• Karate man knocked up Gisele Bundchen. Tom Brady reacted in an odd way. He’s also in trouble for saying ‘spaz’.
• Politics: If you support Donald Trump, you are a Nazi now. Joe Rogan wants to do an interview with Kamala Harris, but she has demands. Kamala Harris was on Club Shay Shay. Tim Walz showed Jenna Wang his wang. Anderson Cooper vs Charlamagne tha God. Ava Louise is dropping her t**s for Trump.
• We chat with Ava Louise on politics, OnlyFans, death threats and more.
• Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams is in MORE trouble.
• Tony Hinchcliffe made a lot of people angry over his insult of Puerto Rico. Jon Stewart has his back.
• CNN had a Let It Rip moment of their own.
• The Menendez Bros were on ANOTHER NBA card. This time with Michael Jordan!
• Sloan breaks down how Gypsy Rose Blanchard is an awful person.
• Drew Crime: Down goes Sarah Boone.
• Matthew Perry’s family speaks. Jennifer Aniston is still mourning.
• Teri Garr has died. David Letterman hit it.
• Drew Crime II: Jennifer Gledhill killed Matthew Johnson.
• Liam Payne was so out of it when he fell to his death in Argentina.
• The Lions make their JaMo statement.
• RIP Phil Lesh again.
• Visit our presenting sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan’s highest rated mortgage company.
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All the shows have nice sound and Durante shows up on his shows as well as being a guest on Bings show!

Aired May 8, 1943 with pianist Oscar Levant. (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) He was an American concert pianist, composer, music conductor, author, radio game show panelist, television talk show host, comedian and actor. Though awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for recordings featuring his piano performances, he was as famous for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and later in movies and television, as for his music.

John Nichols, author of The Fight For The Soul of The Democratic Party, will deliver the annual Culver Lecture at Simpson College on Thursday, April 14. Nichols' book is a political biography of Henry A. Wallace, the namesake of Simpson College's Wallace Hall who was a progressive vice president of the United States from 1941 to 1945. He joins the podcast this week to discuss his book and to preview his upcoming talk at Simpson.

Dr. Mark Cheathem is an award-winning author and the project director and co-editor of the Papers of Martin Van Buren. His most recent book, The Coming of Democracy: Presidential Campaigning in the Age of Jackson, examines the presidential campaign of 1840 and the impacts this consequential election has had on modern campaign strategies and public perception. featuring musical performances by historical interpreters Mark and Debbie Lewis

Jim reflects on his first viewing of a 1984 Science Fiction film which spawned a popular Urban Legend - "The Philadelphia Experiment," starring Michael Pare', Bobby Di Cicco, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Louise Latham, Stephen Tobolowsky and Keene Holliday. A naval experiment in 1943 results in two sailors ending up in 1984. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.