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Andy finds a spinach stem in his calzone and plays clips of a dad ordering in a drive-thru and Mike Patton slagging Wolfmother. On Rachel's Chart Chat, Rachel from Des Moines offers playlists to count down to the new year and discusses some lesser-known Billboard album charts. Find a link to part 1 of the Number Song Countdown here. Find a link to part 2 of the Number Song Countdown here. Follow Rachel on Last.fm here.

Johnny Mac dives into Billboard.com's list of the 25 best stand-up comedians of the 21st century. Reacting to the list for the first time, Mack discusses the rankings and shares his candid thoughts on each comedian featured from positions 25 to 16. 00:51 Meet the Expert Panel02:27 Billboard's Ranking Process03:01 Reacting to the List: 25 to 1608:40 Final Thoughts and Speculations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Raycon EarbudsUnderdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNBlue Chew Promo Code DCNTalkspace promo code Space 80For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber has been keeping a low profile over the holidays but made waves with a poignant Christmas message on identity and faith, declaring to Billboard via JubileeCast, "I'm not a product," as he reflected on industry pressures, healing through forgiveness, and hoping for a more compassionate music world that values artists as people. AOL reports he and Hailey cozied up for Christmas 2025, countering unverified rumors from less reliable outlets like emec.org.uk claiming he wanted a quiet holiday alone without her—no credible sources confirm any marital strain. In Tokyo earlier this month, Setlist.fm confirms Bieber performed a rare live set at the SKYLRK afterparty on December 5 at 1 OAK, tying into his fashion brand's five-day popup shop from December 4 to 8, which 3Dnatives and 3D Printing Industry hailed for debuting the innovative 3D-printed Earth Bender sneaker under his Skylrk label co-founded with Neima Khaila and design input from Hailey. The Hollywood Gossip notes he lost about 270,000 Instagram followers around December 3, prompting a defiant middle-finger selfie post with no explanation, while he vented frustration over Apple's iPhone dictation glitch interrupting his music, earning thousands of likes and an OpenAI invite. Business buzz persists from Hailey's Rhode sale to e.l.f. Beauty for one billion dollars in May, which Parade and AOL say boosted their combined net worth to around 500 million, with Justin publicly praising her hustle. Musically, The Honey Pop crowns his Swag album—his first in four years—a 2025 Spotify Wrapped triumph with R&B hits like Yukon and Devotion, signaling a mature comeback ahead of his confirmed Coachella 2026 headline slot, though no full tour is planned per insiders. These moves underscore Bieber's pivot to controlled ventures, health focus, and empire-building, far outweighing fleeting social media noise in biographical weight.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.According to Billboard and JubileeCast, the most biographically significant Justin Bieber development of the past few days is not a party shot but a post. In a widely shared Christmas season message, he wrote candidly about the personal cost of fame and declared bluntly I am not a product, criticizing how the music industry treats artists as commodities. He described feeling shaped, rushed, and used in his earlier career, but framed this as a story of healing, saying he has been restored through confronting pain rather than numbing it, and tying that process to his Christian faith, forgiveness, and a new sense of worth beyond chart positions. Commentators at JubileeCast say the remarks have resonated across the industry, positioning Justin less as a teen idol and more as a veteran voice in the broader mental health and artist rights conversation, a shift that could shape his legacy long after any single record.On the lighter side of the holiday news cycle, AOLs Christmas roundups placed Justin and Hailey Bieber on the cozy celebrity list, noting that the couple spent the holiday season together and looked very much a united front amid a year of constant speculation about their marriage. Entertainment outlets continue to recycle older December pap shots and travel sightings, but no major new public appearance or red carpet moment has been confirmed in just the past few days, and there are no verified updates on new business signings, tours, or deals in that same narrow window.In music and business context that is still driving headlines, The Honey Pop and Vogue Singapore both continue to spotlight his 2025 double albums Swag and Swag II as defining pop releases of the year, with more than forty tracks that reframe him as an R and B leaning adult artist rather than a nostalgia act, while earlier coverage from Music Business Worldwide and Parade underscores how his catalog sale and expanding fashion ventures have turned him into a full scale asset and brand. Looking ahead, fan and blog chatter about a 2026 Coachella headline slot, expanded Twitch livestreams, and new SKYLRK drops remains speculative only, with no formal confirmation from Justin or his team.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Shakira BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour continues shattering records, with AOL reporting it has broken her own benchmarks as the highest-grossing Latin tour by a female artist, now extended into 2026 with over 2.5 million tickets sold across 64 shows, per PRG. Just days ago on December 27, she electrified Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, for the first of three straight Up Close and Personal dates through December 29, as confirmed by Billboard via AOL and Ticketmaster listings, with fans raving over live clips of hits like Whenever, Wherever and Girl Like Me circulating on YouTube from the Miami-area kickoff. A full recap of her December 28 Hard Rock performance is already buzzing online via YouTube highlights.On December 27, ABC News GMA Life aired a prime interview with Shakira dishing on her voice role in the smash hit Zootopia 2, cementing her crossover animation stardom alongside a 2025 year-in-review segment. Meanwhile, El Salvador is in frenzy after her historic residency there exploded, originally three February dates in San Salvador selling out in under 24 hours on December 17, prompting her to add two more on December 22, as she announced on her official X account and confirmed by El Salvador in English and UPI, with President Bukele hailing the sellout as a national triumph.Socially, Shakira responded warmly to Dua Lipas surprise Colombia tribute, per AOL, fueling fan speculation of a collab amid Lipas latest posts. Whispers from Times of India government sources hint her team is eyeing an Ahmedabad, India gig, but thats unconfirmed buzz with no official word. No major business deals or other public spottings surfaced this week, keeping the spotlight on her unstoppable tour dominance and media glow-up.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Shakira Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey darlings, its your AI gossip guru Roxie Rush here for Biography Flash, and being powered by AI means I scour the globe in seconds for the freshest scoops no human could match, keeping you ahead of the glam curve. Shakira, our hips-dont-lie queen, just dropped a bombshell this morning on her Instagram and Facebook, announcing three intimate end-of-2025 shows at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida December 27, 28, and now 29 due to insane demand, Miami New Times reports. Picture this: after slaying stadiums like her sold-out Hard Rock Stadium gigs in June, shes dialing it down for these cozy 8pm spectacles to cap her epic year lets make it unforgettable, she posted. Tickets? Poised to vanish faster than her exs excuses have your cards ready.Fresh off her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour wrapping South American legs with record-breaking Mexico City runs pulling 780,000 fans, Shakiras been a production beast. Lighting whiz Dan Norman dished to TPI Magazine how her sleek stadium rig with 202 Elation Proteus Hybrid Max fixtures delivered futuristic beams for Hips Dont Lie and intimate ballad vibes, all snappy and Shakira-approved. Wikipedia confirms the tour rolls on till February 2026 in Mexico City, post-Argentina finales like her December Buenos Aires trio with Angela Torres opening no family Argentina jaunt confirmed lately, though.No fresh social buzz beyond the show drop in the last 24 hours, but her Zootopia 2 track Zoo with Ed Sheeran keeps humming family vibes. Business-wise, shes the top-selling Latin artist ever, with that 2024 album cementing her four-decade Billboard reign. Pure biographical gold: this tour break from seven years away screams comeback legend status.Whew, Roxie signing off thanks for tuning in, gorgeous. Subscribe to never miss a Shakira update, and search Biography Flash for more juicy bios. Muah!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Shakira. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Cheers to making it through the year.Barely.This episode of FriGay the 13th Horror Podcast, we look back at the horrors of 2025—from AI anxiety and cursed group chats to box office beasts, Billboard bangers, and some genuinely great horror.

December 26, 2025 Today we look at the top songs debuting on the Billboard chart this week back in 1985, 1995, 2005, & 2015. Dustin & Jason give Tyler the final show of the season off and welcome back some more friends from the Peoria music scene, Tyson & Miranda, The Fantastic Plastics. We discuss 12 songs from this week in music history, including 7 Top 10s and 1 #1. We have new songs from Starship, T-Pain, Jordan Smith, The Beatles, and more. Want to be cool like us and watch the music videos for all the songs? Then here's a convenient playlist that has them all in order of discussion.

Beacon Music Factory opens venue Stephen Clair knows that it's impossible to reincarnate the groovy, decade-long music scene that animated Dogwood, which shuttered in 2023 and is now Cooper's on East Main Street. But with help from Daria Grace and a coterie of friends, he's going to try. Clair's venture, the Beacon Music Factory on Fishkill Avenue, has always housed an intimate performance space for teachers and students, but a three-month makeover upgraded the lighting, interior design and sound system to create a new venue, Lucky Dog, birthed with simple math: a beer and wine tavern license. One goal is to share the wealth with performers. After a soft opening earlier this month, the club will host a banger on Jan. 1 that resurrects an hours-long tribute to artists who have died in the past year. Around two dozen vocalists will sing karaoke with a live house band on what is billed as New Year's Day of the Dead, says Grace. The irregular, reverent event began locally as Lou Year's Day at Quinn's in 2013, says Grace, and paid tribute to the demise of Velvet Underground guiding light and iconoclastic New York rocker Lou Reed, whose only hit, "Walk on the Wild Side," reached No. 16 on the Billboard pop charts in 1972. The musical canines held another gathering in 2016 after the deaths of Prince, David Bowie and Merle Haggard. Clair ticks off 14 prominent musicians who died in 2025, including Sly Stone, Brian Wilson, Ozzy Osbourne and Garth Hudson of The Band, which maintained close ties to the Hudson Valley. The event also serves as a fundraiser for Fareground, the food and community nonprofit. The music space reunites the old dogs and introduces new trick ponies. During a showcase earlier this month, the stalwarts included Jonathan Frith and Jon Slackman. Soon after Dogwood's demise, Slackman tried to revive the venue's vibe by hosting Grateful Dead cover shows at Stinson's Hub, but the concept never took hold. Mark Weston plucked a silver resonator six-string and Beacon High School senior Skylar Clair, daughter of Stephen, fingerpicked introspective original songs. Playing guitar, Jeannine Young accompanied Brian Waite's piano for his humorous Broadway-inspired song, "Bubble Bath." "The place feels legit now with the redesign," says Clair. "It's a platform for just about anything, and we'll see what sticks. The community embraced it, helped create it and takes pride in it, so we're going to get our ya-ya's out, for sure." George Mansfield, co-founder of Dogwood, donated the club's original sign. Just inside the entrance on the unofficial opening night, Mansfield assembled three plastic letters in different fonts that spelled d-o-g. "We floated many names," says Clair. "We're next to a dog park, but we'll never be a bar like Dogwood and will only serve when there's an event." The top of a red Farfisa organ is the bar, and the place provides seats for around 50, including chairs, couches and high-top tables with barstools. A large sign reading "Free Painkillers" hangs on the wall at stage left. "We cherish Dogwood - it was something special and fun," says Frith. "But we can create a new community spot that mingles us with all the new people who have moved here since it closed." Lucky Dog is located at 333 Fishkill Ave., inside the Beacon Music Factory. The performances on Thursday (Jan. 1) begin at 4 p.m.; a $10 donation is suggested. See instagram.com.

Listeners, Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is making massive waves this week as Spotify's Wrapped 2025 data dropped, crowning him the global top artist with over 19.8 billion streams, outpacing Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. According to Spotify's year-end report via Billboard on December 23, his album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS topped the global albums chart, marking his fourth time as streaming king after 2020, 2021, and 2022. His track DtMF hit number five on the global songs list, solidifying his dominance ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show gig in February.The National Enquirer reported on December 23 that Bad Bunny plans to go all out for the Super Bowl performance, vowing not to play it safe and even hinting he might wear a dress to push boundaries. Social media is buzzing with fans hyping his Spotify win, sharing Wrapped stats and memes about his unbeatable reign, while music sites like WWQQ101 highlight how this sets the stage for his big NFL stage moment.No new tour announcements or drama this week, just pure celebration of his streaming supremacy and bold Super Bowl teases. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is back with a stunning new version of the Bing Crosby classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?," the first single from his highly anticipated Christmas album Christmas Bells are Ringing, set to be released on November 22nd. Aiken's unique interpretation infuses the classic carol with his signature vocal warmth and emotional depth making it a song for our times. Written in 1962 by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is timeless in its message, yet even more resonant today. Aiken reflects, "The whole American political climate over the past few years hasn't really given us much in the way of hope or optimism. As much as I wanted to believe I might be able to make some positive change in that world, I've realized that music often does a better job of that." Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Ron Fair, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is the first release from Aiken's first studio album in over a decade, following a hiatus from music which found Aiken running for Congressional office in North Carolina, and raising his now teenage son. The album, Christmas Bells are Ringing, marks a return to the holiday music that solidified Aiken's place as a household name in 2004, when his debut holiday album Merry Christmas With Love broke records, selling nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. That album went platinum, becoming the best-selling holiday album of 2004 and earning Aiken three Billboard Music Awards.The new record boasts fresh takes on holiday staples like Nat King Cole's "Caroling, Caroling" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime", as well as a lush reinvention of "Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters (one of Clay's musical inspirations) and a show-stopping rendition of "Pure Imagination" which reimagines the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory classic as a fitting soundtrack for the holiday season. Clay Aiken's rise to stardom began in 2003 as the runner-up on season two of American Idol. His debut single, "This Is the Night" debuted at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, while his debut album Measure of a Man was certified triple platinum. Aiken has since sold millions of albums, launched national tours, starred on Broadway, and made his mark as a philanthropist and politician.Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Merry Christmas With Love, Clay Aiken's new album, Christmas Bells are Ringing' promises to bring the same joy and spirit to listeners, making it the perfect soundtrack for the 2024 holiday season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Christianity showed up in the mainstream in unexpected ways this year. Are we in a revival?Take a look at this year's Billboard charts. For the first time, multiple Christian musicians charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time — and stayed there for weeks. And some of the biggest hits of the year - like Alex Warren's "Ordinary" - pull from Contemporary Christian Music sounds. Plus, Trump says he wants to defend Christians. In the episode, Brittany talks with Christianity Today reporter Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to understand the multi-billion dollar machine behind the Christian Contemporary Music genre and how this behind-the-scenes system impacts what music you hear.This episode originally aired on July 23, 2025.Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Joe Gallo is a results-driven brand builder and the founder of CatchBuzz, a media and lifestyle agency operating at the intersection of music, branding, and culture. With over a decade of experience across partnerships, public relations, marketing, and artist management, Joe has helped emerging artists, major festival acts, startups, and established lifestyle brands amplify their stories. Through CatchBuzz, he has secured more than 1,000 media placements in top outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, Billboard, and The Wall Street Journal.In this episode, Joe Gallo breaks down how indie artists can leverage brand partnerships to unlock new revenue, visibility, and long-term growth—without needing a massive following.Key TakeawaysHow indie artists can land brand partnerships by clearly defining their value and audienceWhy warm introductions, clear asks, and deliverable menus win deals with brandsHow to build long-term brand relationships that go beyond one-off sponsorships---→ Learn more about Joe Gallo and his work at: catchbuzz.co.Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast

We've been celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, for our final "classic episode" of 2025, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with "All I Want for Christmas" co-writer Walter Afanasieff. Happy holidays and thanks for a great year of looking back together as we continue to look toward the future!ABOUT WALTER AFANASIEFFThirteen-time Grammy nominee and two-time winner Walter Afanasieff is best known for his collaborative songwriting and production partnership with Mariah Carey that yielded hit singles such as “Can't Let Go,” “Dreamlover,” “Hero,” “Without You,” “Anytime You Need a Friend,” “Butterfly,” “My All,” and “One Sweet Day,” a duet with Boyz II Men that was named ASCAP Song of the Year. It hit #1 in December of 1995 and stayed there for sixteen weeks—a record that remained unbroken for more than two decades. Their “All I Want for Christmas is You” was released in 1994 and has since become a holiday standard. It hit #1 on Billboard's pop chart for the first time in 2019, giving Walter and Mariah the world record for the longest period of time between a song's original release and its arrival at the top of the chart.  In addition to his success with Carey, Afanasieff carved out a formidable reputation as a go-to producer of hit movie songs. After co-writing and co-producing the Gladys Knight single “License to Kill” from the James Bond film of the same name, he went on to produce “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World” from Aladdin, “Even If My Heart Would Break” from The Bodyguard, and “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic, which became the best-selling single in the world for 1998. Additionally he produced “Some Day” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Academy Award nominated “Go the Distance” from Hercules.Other hits from the Walter Afanasieff songbook include “Can You Stop the Rain,” a #1 R&B single for Peabo Bryson that earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song, “Missing You Now,” a #1 Adult Contemporary hit for Michael Bolton, “If You Go Away,” a Top 20 single for New Kids on the Block, Savage Garden's #1 pop single “I Knew I Loved You,” and Ricky Martin's massive global hit “She Bangs.”The long list of additional artists Walter has written and produced music for includes Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Destiny's Child, Kenny G, Andrea Bocelli, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Loggins, Barbra Streisand, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Babyface, and Josh Groban.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

YouTube makes two major power moves, ditching Billboard's charts while locking down exclusive rights to the Oscars, as Hollywood and streaming continue their slow-motion reshuffle. Meanwhile, Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery keep playing financial chess, and Peacock experiments with pushing ads even earlier into the viewing experience.Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/rs3FcdX16FY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of 4 shows where all of the songs peaked at #4 on Billboard's Hot 100. (just like the Crazy Eights & High Five series)

YouTube makes two major power moves, ditching Billboard's charts while locking down exclusive rights to the Oscars, as Hollywood and streaming continue their slow-motion reshuffle. Meanwhile, Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery keep playing financial chess, and Peacock experiments with pushing ads even earlier into the viewing experience.Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/rs3FcdX16FY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube makes two major power moves, ditching Billboard's charts while locking down exclusive rights to the Oscars, as Hollywood and streaming continue their slow-motion reshuffle. Meanwhile, Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery keep playing financial chess, and Peacock experiments with pushing ads even earlier into the viewing experience.Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/rs3FcdX16FY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todo llega en esta vida y, en la música navideña, ha ocurrido un hecho insólito. Tal y como han desvelado Pilar Cisneros y Jorge Bustos en 'Herrera en COPE' este 24 de diciembre, el mítico villancico 'Last Christmas' de Wham! ha desbancado a Mariah Carey del número 1 del Billboard. Un logro extraordinario para una canción que lleva más de 40 años colándose cada Navidad en el top ten de las listas de éxitos de todo el mundo.Se trata de un "fenómeno extraordinario", como lo calificaba Jorge Bustos, quien destacaba cómo estos rituales musicales se cumplen todos los años. "La gente es fiel a la tradición", apuntaba, celebrando que los villancicos vuelvan a ser "lo más consumido" de forma "sistemática" en estas fechas.Y es que la canción de Wham!, creada en los años 80, parece tener algo especial que "destila todo lo bueno que trae consigo también la Navidad", según Cisneros. Este éxito se enmarca en la tradición anglosajona, que tanto gusta a los locutores, donde los ...

In this episode of Tunesmate, Ray and Marc break down Mariah Carey's “All I Want for Christmas Is You” becoming the longest-running No. 1 song in Billboard Hot 100 history. They explore how Billboard's evolving chart rules, streaming, and the rise of holiday music have reshaped what chart success means today. They also explain why comparing hits across eras, from Elvis to Ariana Grande, is more complicated than ever.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KIn this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, host Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the major shakeup in music charts: YouTube's decision to stop sharing streaming data with Billboard starting after January 16, 2026. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the core dispute over how Billboard weights paid subscription streams versus ad-supported ones, with YouTube arguing for equal 1:1 counting to better reflect fan engagement across all platforms. Explore the timeline—from YouTube data joining charts in 2013, heavier paid weighting in 2018, Billboard's recent shift narrowing the ratio from 1:3 to 1:2.5 effective January 17, 2026—and statements from YouTube's Lyor Cohen emphasizing "every fan matters." Analytic Dreamz analyzes impacts on Billboard Hot 100, Billboard 200, artist strategies, and the broader debate on measuring success in a streaming-dominated industry where free access drives massive plays. Tune in for insightful coverage on this evolving music industry development.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob and Dave Pry open the Billboard Holiday 100 for the week of December 13, 2025, like two kids shaking a suspiciously heavy gift under the tree. They wander through the chart's blizzard of seasonal contenders, pointing out the trends, oddities, and eyebrow-raising entries that somehow drifted their way into the top 100. Their goal: identify the tracks that deliver genuine holiday sparkle rather than the musical equivalent of regifted fruitcake. Once the dusting of chart snow settles, the duo assembles a holiday playlist guaranteed to warm spirits, lift moods, and possibly provoke at least one questionable dance move. Expect cozy tunes, festive fireworks, and a sprinkle of strange-but-charming surprises that only this chart can provide. Whatever your December looks like, Rob and Dave's playlist promises to add a little extra twinkle to the chaos. Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/iq8iShjXOLb   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG?si=b37496eb6e784408    Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1960c8f9-158d-43ac-89a6-d868ea1fe077/totally-80s-and-90s-recall    YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9lGakNgCDZUkkHMUu88uXYMJu_33Rab&si=xo0EEVJRSwS68mWZ   Playlists:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Xxp2KUYOaeSGlq7GU9HWK?si=a-q-Pm4ITXmqiBvbhIWZXA    Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/holiday-100/pl.u-38oWr8bug5GBpk?ls   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/0d2833a62d7242f0932f1f8a73245962sune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_tRzglJfsBcevSXh6oDIimacsu     Contact Us: Website: https://totally80s90srecall.podbean.com/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall 

As 2025 comes to a close, Dmitri and Tristra look back at the year's most significant music tech stories and what they mean for the industry ahead.    From AI music settlements and catalog securitization to sustainability initiatives at live music venues and the future of streaming royalty rates, this year-end roundup covers the trends that shaped music and technology in 2025  Dmitri and Tristra discuss Billboard's biggest stories, analyze the financial tools transforming music rights, and explore how AI is becoming normalized in professional studios, even as questions about fraud and attribution remain unresolved.    They also touch on overlooked but critical issues like healthcare access for self-employed musicians, plant-based catering's climate impact at festivals and the legal battles that will define 2026.    Whether you're wrapping presents or planning for the new year, this episode offers the perspectives you need to understand where music tech has been and where it's headed.   The news 14 Questions for the Music Business in 2026: AI, Live Nation, Spotify, UMG-Downtown & More The 23 biggest music business deals of 2025: From Taylor Swift to Tencent Music, Live Nation, and Chord. - Music Business Worldwide Year-End Roundup: The Biggest Music Business Stories of 2025 (And a Look Ahead to 2026)   The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!    Get Dmitri's Rock Paper Scanner newsletter.  

This week on Billboard Rewind, we're landing in a chart moment that perfectly reflects its time — emotional songs, big hooks, and a mix of sounds that wouldn't all end up sharing the same chart today. It's a reminder of how broad and adventurous mainstream music once was. This week we rewind to week ending April 12, 1980#5 - TOO HOT - Kool & The Gang open.spotify.com/track/0jNTJSaktLVy8iAi7KY2zB?si=bQ51Po-QSDuFjos1pctbIg#4 - RIDE LIKE THE WIND - Christopher Crossopen.spotify.com/track/6Rd36fAvK6klQPYgx3534I?si=pDsLNOdET56CU2vUMuTFlQ#3 - WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU/ FORGIVE ME GIRL- The Spinnersopen.spotify.com/track/2BfQU2QWF3gFasnjKfpVFU?si=Ao28wx3rQfGNk37wJp61Lg#2 -CALL ME - Blondie open.spotify.com/track/7HKxTNVlkHsfMLhigmhC0I?si=cgFHoA9QQe-hSSk6Gmvtxw#1- ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL (Part 2)- Pink Floydopen.spotify.com/track/4gMgiXfqyzZLMhsksGmbQV?si=kE9ZmtMATcqVZyfPwalafwBONUS SONG #1 - BRASS IN POCKET - The Pretendersopen.spotify.com/track/1QaJWSCk3UMKLotnPCIHh1?si=qBG9AcG-SZqQ3OvqasEa0wBONUS SONG #2 - CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE - Queenopen.spotify.com/track/35ItUJlMtjOQW3SSiTCrrw?si=xAj3XUEgTo6imWpBpIYuvwBONUS SONG #3 - THE SECOND TIME AROUND- Shalamaropen.spotify.com/track/6yh8yf1jpPrTMA5cezYpbi?si=uW6R8eg8QniU61Lx0fAV3ABONUS SONG #4 - SEXY EYES - Dr Hookopen.spotify.com/track/4V2cR7mSEDaRa7DXiZMN7o?si=SNvtpuhETHef7Dh9l_M-qw

The rock and roll legend, Billy J. Kramer, grew up in Bootle, a Liverpool suburb.  Upon leaving school, he became a trainee engineer by day and aspiring singer by night, performing under the stage name Billy Kramer. Billy's performances at local rock clubs around Liverpool soon brought him to the attention of the one and only John Lennon.  John urged Brian Epstein to sign Billy to an exclusive management contract.  Billy jumped at the opportunity to become a full-time entertainer.  Soon after, Billy was summoned to Brian's office to find John there waiting for him with the suggestion that he add the “J” to his name to give it a “rock and roll edge”.  From that day forward, Billy has been known as Billy J. Kramer.In March of 1963, Billy was the first person to have a hit record with a Lennon-McCartney song, “Do You Want To Know A Secret,” which was written specially for him by John and Paul and produced by George Martin at Abbey Road Studios even before The Beatles recorded it.Billy toured extensively throughout the UK as the opening act for The Beatles both before and during Beatlemania.  Billy also headlined tours with such greats as Del Shannon, Gene Pitney, and The Everly Brothers.Billy's recordings of the Lennon-McCartney compositions, “Bad To Me” along with “I'll Keep You Satisfied”, “From A Window”, and “I Call Your Name” all became international million sellers.  He also had a smash hit with the Mort Shuman/John Leslie McFarland song, Little Children.  Released as a double sided single, Bad To Me and Little Children have the unique distinction of being the highest entry into the Billboard charts at #8.  That accomplishment has never been equalled.Billy's appearances on the Ed Sullivan show, Shindig, and Hullaballoo secured his place in rock ‘n roll history.  In 1964, Billy performed as part of the legendary T.A.M.I. show along with such artists as James Brown, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes , Smokey Robinson, The Rolling Stones and many others.To commemorate his 50th anniversary in the music business, Billy recorded and released new material entitled “I Won The Fight”.  Billy recently released his autobiography, “Do You Want To Know A Secret.”Billy continues to record, perform and promote his Storytellers show to international audiences.Please stick around at the end of the show for a really fantastic treat.  Billy has lent us his brand new Christmas song, “Christmas Kinda Feeling…”

The Bad Speakers wrap up the year the only way they know how — ignorantly intelligent, unfiltered, and real.

Most musicians would only dream of opening for Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin on tour but for Rosie Flores the dream came true! Rosie drops by The City's Backyard Podcast on this episode to talk about her music, career, and new album called Impossible Frontiers with her band The Talismen! Plus she speaks about what it's like to be on the road opening for Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian.Rosie Flores, triple-threat Texas musician, has never allowed the challenge of navigating the male-centric worlds of rock and country music slow her down. In fact, she often drew upon those challenges as source material in sharply observed songs she not only wrote and sang with authority and passion, but also brought to life musically as a widely respected lead guitarist in a string of notable bands.Rosie is one of the 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows! In September 2024 she accepted her gold medal award at the Library Of Congress, appearing at the Kennedy Center as well as the White House. A daughter of San Antonio whose musical journey also has included quality time in Austin, Los Angeles, and Nashville, Flores has adroitly absorbed, helped preserve, and extended the musical legacies of influential Texas musicians as varied as country music's King of Western Swing Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, blues guitar master T-Bone Walker, and Tex Mex innovator Doug Sahm.In the 1970s, she became one of the most celebrated performers on the “cowpunk” circuit (a hybrid of punk rock and country), alongside such other rising stars as Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams, Rank & File, and Los Lobos (2021 NEA National Heritage Fellows). The release of her 1987 debut solo album Rosie Flores proved her to be a singer and songwriter of the first rank, and helped lay the foundation for what coalesced into the alt country movement.Flores became the first Latina to crack Billboard's country music chart. For her enthusiastic participation in and ongoing promotion of Austin's deep and wide music scene, including the annual South by Southwest Conference, the city has proclaimed Rosie Flores Day in 2006.Flores has remained a spark plug live performer for more than five decades, a goosebump-inducing electric guitarist and songwriter as well as champion of the trailblazers who preceded her. Notably, she lured pioneering rockabilly heroines Wanda Jackson (2005 NEA National Heritage Fellow) and Janis Martin (“the female Elvis”) back into recording studios and onto concert stages for lauded late-career rejuvenations. Flores won a 2007 Peabody Award for her narration of the NPR rockabilly documentary, Whole Lotta Shakin'.For more on Rosie and her tour click here > https://rosieflores.com/tour/

Send us a textIn this “non-redacted” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump's Epstein files nightmare, a horrible decision from the Democratic National Committee, iHeartMedia's reckless multimillion investment in Charlamagne tha God, what wasn't seen at Philly's State of the City event, about Billboard's massive chart changes, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Today on the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. Podcast, Linda Mitchell welcomes a true icon whose voice, music, and heart have touched generations. Michael Damian is a Grammy-nominated, multi-gold recording artist, actor, filmmaker, and Broadway star best known for his Billboard No. 1 hit "Rock On" and his beloved role as Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless. Just in time for the holidays, Michael returns with a powerful new Christmas single, "Reach Out to Me This Christmas," a song that reminds us how meaningful connection can be—especially during a season that's joyful for some and deeply emotional for others. In this heartfelt conversation, Michael shares the inspiration behind his new holiday music, reflects on his decades-long career across music and television, and opens up about why reaching out to others matters now more than ever. From chart-topping success to creative reinvention, this episode is a beautiful reminder that music has the power to heal, connect, and bring hope.

Quake discusses Drake & UMG's mediation in “Not Like Us” lawsuit appeal being delayed, 6IX9INE's home invasion suspect being Arrested, Jam Master Jay's alleged killer getting conviction overturned, Wiz Khalifa facing 9 months in Romanian prison, The Game's reason for his absence from Kendrick Lamar's “Pop Out” show, Young Thug and 21 Savage proclaiming “F**k The Streets”, Billboard announcing rule change that will impact Hip-Hop sales, Charlamagne Tha God & Breakfast Club to stream on Netflix and much more.(00:00) - Intro(02:31) - Drake & UMG's Mediation In “Not Like Us” Lawsuit Appeal Has Been Delayed(09:43) - 6IX9INE Home Invasion Suspect Has Been Arrested(17:05) - Jam Master Jay's Alleged Killer Gets Conviction Overturned(20:12) - Wiz Khalifa Facing 9 Months In Romanian Prison(22:51) - Young Buck Vs Fat Joe The Full Breakdown(41:23) - The Game Justifies His Absence From Kendrick Lamar's “Pop Out” Show(51:58) - Young Thug And 21 Savage Proclaim “F**k The Streets” And Many Respond(01:09:39) - New Music(01:10:09) - Album Sales

Johnny Mac's 'Daily Comedy News' dives into Billboard's top 10 comedy tours of 2025, highlighting the achievements of comedians like Nate Brize, Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser, and more. Nikki Glaser earns a spot as the only woman in the top 10, while Weird Al Yankovic and Matt Rife also make notable appearances. The episode also includes a playful segment about Bert Kreischer's supposed parking habits, a profile on Marc Maron's reflective thoughts on aging, and mentions of Jimmy Carr's commitment to comedy and Chloe Fineman's quirky hotel partnerships. There's a humorous retelling of a WGA meeting anecdote by John Mulaney and Robbie Hoffman, and a mention of the 'Everybody Loves Raymond' reunion special. Finally, comedian Connor Wood shares his travel essentials.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Raycon EarbudsUnderdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNBlue Chew Promo Code DCNTalkspace promo code Space 80For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

Country stars Lady A joined Billboard's Behind the Setlist podcast to talk about their new Christmas album, On This Winter's Night: Volume 2. The album features some original songs and new, refreshing renditions of well-worn holiday classics as "Winter Wonderland" and "Wonderful Christmastime." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mad Fientist (Brandon Ganch) is an OG, pioneer, and giant in the Financial Independence (FI) movement! It took us a while to get him on the show, but he finally joins us for this very special holiday catch-up. Brandon is a software developer and strategically put those skills to work in creating the popular Mad Fientist blog & podcast. He's best known for deep dive experiments on tax optimization, early access to retirement funds, and other brilliant FI strategies.  Now a family man with a wife and two kids, Brandon rarely does interviews these days. But today you will get a rare glimpse into the ups and downs of his post-FI life. In this episode he candidly talks about: What he thought about money growing up and as a young adult His obsession with money and how it led to a period of depression while running the Mad Fientist blog and podcast How he traded in his extreme frugality and self-deprivation for joyful spending using his "Wealth Machines" software that has been in development for years Building his dream music studio and putting out a Billboard-charting album (Dead Pixel) and new EP (QED) Becoming a dad and asking big questions about raising children who've never seen their parents go to work   DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS:

This week we keep things intentionally low-effort and high-chaos by drafting the Billboard year-end #1 songs from 1980 through 1999. We each build a ten-song playlist from a shared pool, knowing that once a song is picked, it's gone forever. Along the way we uncover timeless masterpieces, generational blind spots, slow-dance trauma, and more than a few baffling chart decisions. By the end, it's less about “best songs of all time” and more about what pop culture we survived — and what it says about the decades that made us.Cold Open & Life UpdatesEden survives Iowa weather whiplash, including snowmelt, wind advisories, and dogs who refuse to come inside.We check in on end-of-year fatigue, weddings on the horizon, and the general desire to just get to January.What We've Been Checking OutEden scores a surprise manga haul via Reddit, including:Kase-san and… — a quiet, funny, wholesome romance that desperately wants its characters to communicate.Chainsmoker Cat — gross, chaotic, and deeply committed to depicting the world's worst anthropomorphic cat girl.Continued time in Where Winds Meet, including discovering that joining the “hot evil people” sect requires in-game marriage… followed by divorce.Peter continues slowly working through The Three-Body Problem and Gödel, Escher, Bach.A brief dive into habit-building via the new Atomic Habits workbook.Music check-in includes Archspire's new single “Carrion Ladder” and the eternal joy of Apple Music Replay actually getting things right.Gaming includes Ball Pit, Megabonk, and the looming temptation of finally committing to Baldur's Gate 3.The Main Event: Billboard #1 Draft (1980–1999)We draft songs snake-style, locking each other out as we go.Early rounds are stacked with undeniable classics:Whitney Houston's “I Will Always Love You”Prince's “When Doves Cry”Blondie's “Call Me”Cher's “Believe”George Michael emerges as an '80s powerhouse with multiple entries.The generational divide shows up fast:Peter leans heavily '80s.Eden lives firmly in the '90s (for better and worse).We acknowledge slow-dance staples that were emotionally formative whether we liked them or not.The middle rounds reveal just how strange pop history can be when viewed year-by-year.By the later picks, we're openly throwing ourselves on grenades:The Macarena is drafted out of mercy.Multiple songs are chosen purely because something has to be.We question how certain cultural touchstones (My Heart Will Go On, Aaliyah, Bone Thugs) somehow missed the top spot in their years.Big TakeawaysBillboard #1 does not mean “best song.”The '80s age better than the '90s in pop memory (and fashion).Nostalgia is selective, and pop charts are cruel.Drafting music is a great way to discover what you genuinely love — and what you merely survived.

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Living Colour's Vivid: When Rock Refused to Play by the RulesWhat happens when a jazz-trained guitar virtuoso teams up with a Broadway-bound singer, adds Mick Jagger as producer, and sets out to demolish the color lines that 1980s radio had drawn around rock music? You get Vivid, Living Colour's 1988 debut that kicked down every door with “Cult of Personality” and then refused to play by anyone's rules.This is an album that proved Black musicians could dominate every corner of rock, from shredding metal to funk grooves to social commentary. It reached number six on the Billboard 200, sold two million copies, and launched a Grammy-winning single that still sounds ahead of its time. If you love the genre-blending creativity of Fishbone, the fearless experimentation of Prince, or the socially conscious hard rock of Rage Against the Machine, this episode explores an essential album that changed what rock could be.Vivid isn't just a great debut album. It's the story of the Black Rock Coalition, Vernon Reid's grassroots movement to challenge the segregation creeping into New York's rock venues and radio stations. At a time when rock stations stopped playing James Brown next to the Rolling Stones, Living Colour asked: why? They answered with an album that opened for the Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels tour, appeared on Headbangers Ball, and influenced everyone from Tom Morello to the entire alt-metal movement of the '90s.Episode Highlights0:00 – IntroThe final community-voted album of 2025. Vivid wins with 62% of the Patreon vote.3:30 – Personal ConnectionsChip shares his 1989 encounter with Living Colour at a Cleveland record store, where Corey Glover spontaneously sang a song about his date.12:00 – Album FactsReleased May 2, 1988. Produced by Ed Stasium and Mick Jagger. Features Chuck D and Flavor Flav on “Funny Vibe.” Charted globally and appears on every major “greatest metal albums” list.21:00 – Vernon Reid's Guitar MasteryJay explores Reid's creative dominance as guitarist and primary songwriter. His riff writing sounds more like the '90s than 1988, and nearly every melodic hook is guitar-driven.32:00 – The Black Rock CoalitionVernon Reid's mission to fight radio segregation and get Black rock musicians back into venues and onto rock radio.38:00 – The Beatles as InspirationThe band intentionally created a diverse, non-cohesive album that could work at any party for any crowd, from metal fans to funk lovers.50:00 – Genre Debates: Metal or Not?Who cares? The album won metal awards and hosted Headbangers Ball, but more importantly, it used heavy riffs to expose listeners to funk, R&B, and social commentary they wouldn't have heard otherwise.1:03:00 – “Cult of Personality”Deep analysis of one of rock's most iconic opening tracks and why it set an impossible standard.1:08:00 – “I Want to Know” and “Open Letter (To a Landlord)”How the album moves from poppy hooks to six-minute epics that shift between R&B, funk, and aggressive rock.1:22:00 – “Memories Can't Wait”The Talking Heads cover that provides breathing room and showcases smart song selection.1:35:00 – Production IssuesThe reverb-heavy ‘80s drums that sometimes work against the band's raw creativity.1:55:00 – Vernon Reid's InfluenceTom Morello's clear debt to Reid's unconventional guitar techniques and willingness to let the instrument do unexpected things.2:07:00 – Social CommentaryLiving Colour sang about gentrification and displacement when most metal bands were singing about nothing heavier than Saturday night.2:28:00 – Final RatingsThe crew debates production, diversity, and nostalgic attachment.Join the Metal UnionSubscribe at digmeoutpodcast.com and join the Metal Union at dmounion.com to vote on future albums, unlock bonus episodes, and join our private Discord community where real music discussions happen every day. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 556Felipe welcomes back Marcella Arguello to What's Up Fool?! Marcella is the explosive Latinx comedian, actor, and writer whose debut HBO Max special, Bitch, Grow Up., was hailed by Latin Media as "absolutely joyous." A veteran stand-up with two Billboard-charting albums and recent roles on Abbott Elementary and Poker Face, she brings her sharp takes on race, gender, and wild stories to the mic.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ComicMartinRizoMarcella -@Marcellacomedy Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They're Not Gonna Laugh at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix's “Gentefied”, NBC's “Superstore” and Adultswim's “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What's Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect hosted by Analytic Dreamz, we explore Kali Uchis' fan-driven release of "Muévelo". The Grammy-winning artist officially dropped the sultry Spanish-language R&B track on December 19, 2025—a holdover demo from her 2024 Orquídeas sessions that exploded virally after leaking on TikTok and powering thousands of dance trends.Framing it as her "final act of self-love this year," Uchis turned the unauthorized leak into an empowering gift for fans, blending festive grooves with her signature rhythmic allure. Following her intimate 2025 album Sincerely (May release) and its deluxe Sincerely: P.S. (October), plus a blockbuster North American arena tour ranked among Billboard's Top 10 highest-grossing Latin tours—with guests like Peso Pluma, Tyler the Creator, and SZA—Kali prepares for the 2026 Latin America leg, kicking off February 12 at Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile.Analytic Dreamz breaks down how "Muévelo" caps a triumphant year and solidifies Kali Uchis' global influence in Latin pop and R&B heading into 2026.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect hosted by Analytic Dreamz, we break down NBA YoungBoy's latest single "Top Cobain". The Baton Rouge trap icon, with over 100 Billboard Hot 100 entries and a record 34 albums on the Billboard 200, continues his dominant 2025 run. Holding 20.4M Spotify monthly listeners and 15B+ YouTube views, YoungBoy dropped "Top Cobain" on December 15 via Never Broke Again/Motown, produced by JB Sauced Up.This moody standalone track features deep 808s, ambient synths, and melodic auto-tune as YoungBoy explores fame's isolation, paranoia, and suicidal ideation—drawing a Kurt Cobain metaphor for the tortured artist life amid luxury and pain. The tour footage video captures his raw vulnerability and street grit, earning praise from Ratings Game Music for its "dark, hypnotic" energy and HotNewHipHop for classic emotional depth.Just days post-release, "Top Cobain" gains rapid traction on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music charts, poised for a strong Hot 100 debut like past hits. Analytic Dreamz analyzes how this confessional banger reinforces NBA YoungBoy's prolific streaming reign and direct fan connection as hip-hop's most unstoppable force.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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December 19, 2025 Today we look at the top songs debuting on the Billboard chart this week back in 1985, 1995, 2005, & 2015. Dustin, Jason, and Tyler welcome a first-time guest and Peoria music scene staple, Chris from Super 88 & Tina Sparkle. We discuss 12 songs from this week in music history, including 3 Top 10s including 1 #1. We have new songs from Eminem, Prince, Mr Mister, PSY, and more. Want to be cool like us and watch the music videos for all the songs? Then here's a convenient playlist that has them all in order of discussion.

Dr. Elliot Humiston had what some may consider a "late start" to dentistry, even though he is still only in his early 30s. He talks about finding his path, taking on big cases, putting his face on a billboard, taking care of his team, dental labs, and so much more. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :)Connect with Dr. Humiston on instagram at @dr.elliothumiston and email him at dr.elliot@taylordrivedental.comFollow KJ & NuArt on Instagram at @lifeatnuartdental.com, you can also reach us via email: kj@nuartdental.comLearn more about the lab and request information via our website: https://nuartdental.com/contact

:Hour 2 covers a mix of breaking news, policy, and lighter updates. Marc opens with the Providence-Salem case, highlighting mental health over guns as the key issue. He revisits Missouri's recreational marijuana legalization, debating its implications and federal rescheduling to Schedule 3. Nicole Murray checks in with market updates, including jobless claims, Nike earnings, Instacart settlement, and airline loyalty changes, along with commentary on GLP-1 weight-loss trends. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” spotlighting Southwest's $67 flights, Kobe's Grinch sneakers auction, Costco checkout innovations, Michael Jordan's former mansion, Billboard chart shifts, and Mizzou quarterback Bo Perbula entering the transfer portal. #MarkCoxShow #MarijuanaDebate #Markets #NicoleMurray #InOtherNews #Southwest #KobeBryant #Costco #CollegeFootball

Taylor Swift is giving fans an early Christmas present. YouTube will stop submitting its music data to Billboard - here's what that means. Gwen Stefani is sharing her reaction to the first time seeing Blake Sheldon's ranch. Ahh, she's just a city girl. Guinness is reporting on the largest collection of snow globes, and Sarah says it's too many. A man sang Christmas songs for 42 hours straight. Plus, How Old Is That Guy?

Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club Presents: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Undeniably a Christmas classic, but how does it hold up? Thursday Night Football is a hot one tonight. Today's the day to go through your crap and regift stuff you don't want! Don't feel bad if you're going to bed before the ball drops on New Years Eve - you're not alone. Hour 2: The gang is prepping Matty for his date on Saturday. ‘Survivor 50' has its first trailer, and it's star studded. Plus, a fun promo we hope we can get involved in. In terrible news today, Corey Feldman is changing his story about his relationship with Corey Haim. Scott Budman is on the show! He's catching Sarah & Vinnie up on lying from Tesla, the Oscars going to YouTube, and the AI bubble. Young people are struggling to find work thanks to AI taking entry level jobs. (46:03) Hour 3: Bill Hader is in every headline about Rob Reiner's death, and we're calling BS on clickbait. The release of Rob Reiner's final film has been put on hold while all involved are grieving. On a fun note, here's the Christmas song that matches your astrological spirit! Is Santa a jolly old man or the ultimate dad bod? The internet is weighing in. An HOA says a Santa bigger than your house is tacky - sure, but it's also AWESOME! (1:24:35) Hour 4: Taylor Swift is giving fans an early Christmas present. YouTube will stop submitting its music data to Billboard - here's what that means. Gwen Stefani is sharing her reaction to the first time seeing Blake Sheldon's ranch. Ahh, she's just a city girl. Guinness is reporting on the largest collection of snow globes, and Sarah says it's too many. A man sang Christmas songs for 42 hours straight. Plus, How Old Is That Guy? (2:03:30)

Last Tuesday night in New York City, DJ Louie gathered an all-star panel— Who Weekly's Lindsey Weber, Lemme Say This' Peyton Dix, and Billboard's Jason Lipshutz— live on stage to break down of their favorite pop songs of 2025.Hear a playlist of this year's picksFill out Pop Pantheon's 2025 Listener SurveyJoin Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram

Pittsburgh Tomorrow recently placed a dog-friendly, holiday billboard in New York City's Times Square, inviting the nearly 400,000 people who pass by every day to consider moving to Pittsburgh. While some locals say they don't love it, head of storytelling Caroline Fisher says the city needs to take big swings if we want Pittsburgh's stagnant population to grow. Host Megan Harris asks about the cost, the mission, and how they're feeling about people's reaction to the ad. Check out Pittsburgh Tomorrow's guide to starting a new life in Pittsburgh or get in touch at hello@pittsburghtomorrow.org Learn more about the sponsors of this December 18th episode: Heinz History Center Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, host Analytic Dreamz analyzes 21 Savage's latest album "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" and its Billboard performance. The project is projected to debut at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 with 53,000 first-week units, marking one of the rapper's lower openings compared to "American Dream's" 133,000 units, yet still a solid hip-hop debut amid industry trends. Analytic Dreamz examines the trap-driven sound featuring haunting beats and lyrics on flexing, revenge, street survival, and ascension, sticking to 21 Savage's familiar style without major experimentation. Features include Drake, Lil Baby, Latto, Metro Boomin, and G Herbo, with standout tracks like "MR RECOUP" (feat. Drake) leading streams and "GANG OVER EVERYTHING" as a highlight. The analysis covers broader hip-hop context: fans demanding innovation over safe projects, signaling 21 Savage's need to evolve for future impact while affirming his enduring commercial strength.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Data journalist Chris Dalla Riva brings charts, facts, and plenty of fight to Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves, a tour through every Billboard Hot 100 #1 and the strange incentives that pick our "popular." They debate whether streaming makes the charts more accurate or just more boring—why Christmas songs now squat in the Top 10, why covers almost always slow songs down, and what the early "wilderness years" of the Hot 100 were missing. There's also a detour into the power of platform kings (hello, Sean Parker) and how a playlist can turn "Royals" into destiny. Plus: Trump's ghoulish Rob Reiner post, a reminder of Reiner's unreal directing run, and a weekend that managed to be both pointless and ugly. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠