Remember when Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill took over the ’90s?
This week on You Can Call Me Karen, Karen, Stephanie, and Manikka revisit the music, memories, and cultural impact of one of the decade’s most iconic alternative rock albums.
From the unforgettable energy of “You Oughta Know,” “Ironic,” “You Learn,” and “Hand in My Pocket” to the raw emotion and feminist themes behind Alanis’s music, the hosts explore why her songs connected so deeply with a generation of women. They also discuss her early pop-star days, the stories behind her music, and the nostalgia of listening to an entire album from beginning to end—including those hidden bonus tracks that made ’90s CDs so special.
Before diving into Alanis, the hosts tackle their latest Who You Calling Karen? discussion, calling out misogynistic online comments, the double standards surrounding women’s opinions, and the way sports culture can excuse or overlook serious issues involving men.
It’s an episode full of ’90s memories, alternative rock nostalgia, candid conversations about feminism and the patriarchy, and plenty of laughs along the way.
What did Jagged Little Pill mean to you? Tell us your favorite Alanis song in the comments!

Timeline Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back & ’90s Nostalgia
01:45 Friendship Stories & The Karen of the Week
05:00 Misogyny, Online Hate & Double Standards
08:00 Why Does Football Get a Free Pass?
15:00 Alanis Morissette’s Pop-Star Beginnings
18:00 Jagged Little Pill & Feminine Rage
23:00 “You Oughta Know” & the Stories Behind the Music
27:00 The Raw Emotion Behind an Iconic Album
35:00 Alanis Beyond Jagged Little Pill & the ’90s Music Quiz
48:00 Secret Tracks, Feminism & Alanis’s Lasting Legacy

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Credits

As always, a huge thank you to:

Steve Olszewski for the artwork and images
Calid B and **SJ Fadeaway** for the musical mixing and production
* **Malvina Reynolds** (writer) and **Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP)** (publisher) for the song *"Little Boxes"*

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