Jagged Little Pill

About this episode

The episode explores the themes of addiction and trauma through the lens of the musical Jagged Little Pill and Alanis Morissette's music.

Send us Fan Mail [Trigger Warning: This episode discusses addiction and sexual trauma.] "You live, you learn... you live, you learn." This week on Musical Lyrical Lingo, we’re tearing down the white picket fences of suburban Connecticut to look at the "Perfect" family that’s anything but. We’re diving deep into the 2019 powerhouse Jagged Little Pill. Using the iconic, angst-filled discography of Alanis Morissette, this show isn't just a jukebox musical—it’s a mirror held up to modern ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim, Lj

Topics covered

• addiction
• sexual trauma
• family dynamics
• musical analysis
• Alanis Morissette
• jukebox musical

Keywords

• Jagged Little Pill
• Alanis Morissette
• addiction
• musical
• trauma
• family
• Connecticut

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jagged Little Pill

Places: Connecticut

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