YEE-TO-THE-MOTHERFUCKIN-HAW!!!!! Today on the podcast, we're doing something we've never done before, and punching up a brand new song that hasn't even been out for a WEEK! We discuss the memetic culture of the internet, the changing state of the music industry, whether or not the word "boobies" can be sexy, and then eventually, the recent 2019 country/trap ... Show More
Oct 2022
'Lovely Day' by Bill Withers (w/ Michael Gregory)
Andrew, Evan, and nearly genetically identical guest Michael, discuss a dimension of our multiverse in which Bill Withers became a billionaire by having all his songs recorded by Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson instead of singing them himself. But then they come to the immedi ... Show More
1h 21m
Mar 2025
Introducing: Wayne Brady's What If?! with Jonathan Mangum
Wayne Brady and Jonathan Mangum are improv nerds! They’ve made stuff up for shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Let’s Make A Deal”, and now they’re bringing that same energy to the podcast world with WHAT IF?! On the podcast, Wayne and Jonathan invite smart, funny, and eng ... Show More
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Dec 2022
Y.M.C.A. by Village People
Y.M.C.A....an absolutely loony song. Yet also a generational anthem. And also, a red herring, because this episode is not actually about Y.M.C.A. This episode is actually about a shocking reveal that will change the future of this podcast and possibly the world. Goodbye, for now. ... Show More
1h 25m
Jul 2019
Behind The Song: Red Velvet's "Zimzalabim" w/ Caesar & Loui
We are so excited to introduce a brand-new segment called "Behind The Song". In this segment, we invite artists, songwriters, and producers to break down their songs and provide insight into the creative process behind the birth of a hit song. On the first "Behind The Song" episo ... Show More
16m 59s
Jan 2024
Soundalikes: Lil Nas X and Ariana Grande
We live in an age of musical nostalgia where artists wear influences on their sleaves. Case in point, two established artists who are drawing from established pop music history: Lil Nas X's "J. Christ" sounds like a Kendrick Lamar "Humble" type beat, and Ariana Grande's "Yes, And ... Show More
38m 16s
Mar 2024
Hip-hop's Sea Change at Rolling Loud
Hip-hop is in a weird place right now. Research says that the genre, in both streaming and chart performance, has declined over the last decade. And while rap artists can still get number one songs on the Hot 100, it’s a far cry from the peak of trap circa 2017, when Nielsen data ... Show More
42m 47s
Jan 2021
January 7th - Lil Baby Has the Most Popular Album of 2020, Lil Nas X's Collab With Miley Cyrus & Artists' Takes on the Capitol Breach
Lil Baby’s 'My Turn' finishes 2020 as the most popular album of the year, Lil Nas X reveals he's been working on a collaboration with Miley Cyrus and artists weigh in on yesterday's chaotic U.S. Capitol breach. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thurs ... Show More
6m 26s
Sep 2020
September 16th - Little Mix's Cover of Harry Styles' 'Falling,' Lil Nas X's Children's Book & Luis Fonsi's 'Despacito' Comeback
Lil Nas X is writing a children's book, 'Despacito' is back thanks to Joe Biden and Little Mix does a magnificent cover of Harry Styles' "Falling." This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, September 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m ... Show More
4m 51s