First, we have a few announcements about the future of Hit Parade—and it’s good news for both Slate Plus members and non-Plus listeners. While the economic challenges of COVID-19 certainly haven’t abated, Hit Parade has attracted enough new Plus members to allow us to take some episodes out from behind Slate’s paywall starting in September.
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Aug 15
The White and Nerdy Edition Part 1
Sped-up voices. Wacky instruments. Songs about cavemen, bathtubs, bikinis, and mothers-in-law. From the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll through the 1970s—the age of streaking, CB radios, disco and King Tut—novelty songs could be chart-topping hits. But by the corporate ’80s, it was harder ... Show More
49m 40s
May 2020
Ep. #54 | Korean-American Friends: Jay Park, eaJ, CHUNG HA // Theme of the Week
Thank you to all the guest hosts for taking over the show while Eric was away! This week, Eric is back with a playlist full of talented Korean American artists to kick off APAHM! Let’s celebrate Asian Americans! Songs mentioned in this episode include 'All The Way Up' by Jay Park ... Show More
29m 43s
Jan 2020
Ep. #38 | Deep Tracks // Theme of the Week
This week is a special “Deep Tracks” episode where Eric reviews songs from popular albums that weren't the title song but still deserve the attention! Listen to some of Eric’s favorite tracks from G.O.D., Lee Hi, BTS, EXO, and IU! And find exciting updates on Eric and DIVE Studio ... Show More
24m 51s
May 2019
Ep. #6 | HENRY, PARK HYO SHIN, and OH MY GIRL
We are back! Welcome to Episode 6 of the Kpop Daebak show with Eric Nam! In this episode, Eric talks about Henry Lau's new single ‘Untitled Love Song,' the romantic and sad song ‘Goodbye’ by Park Hyo Shin, and Oh My Girl’s new release ‘The Fifth Season'. Eric also touches on Infi ... Show More
43m 38s
Nov 2019
Ep. #29 | Eric Nam, ATEEZ, KARD, and LAMBC
Happy Monday, Daebak Fam! This week, we cover Ateez’s “Wonderland," Kard’s "Dumb Litty," LAMBC’s “Prayer,” and Eric’s newly released single “Love Die Young." Want to know the story behind this tear-jerking ballad? Eric explains what inspired him while writing for the new album an ... Show More
26m 23s