AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast

Can a song change the world? On this episode, we sit down with Mama Bear to discuss music's role in the fight for social justice. We explore tracks that challenge authority, while also getting personal about mental health, community, and why showing up is so important. It's a deep and hopeful chat about how music helps us see—and maybe even fix—what’s broken. ⚠️NOTE: This playlist and episode addr...

Music artists often transform political and social commentary into powerful anthems that give voice to the struggles and hopes of a generation. More than entertainment, these bops become the enduring soundtrack for social movements, challenging the status quo and inspiring change. This playlist and upcoming episode talks about that. Join us next week for our reactions along with our first time/ret...

This week's episode is dedicated to exploring songs that are masterful at telling a story. That's right, it's good storytelling part 2! Tune in to hear us analyze narratives, lyrics, and storytelling techniques in songs that tackle revenge, death, infidelity, and more! Come find out just how well music can paint a picture. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube...

We're back for the sequel to one of our earliest episodes! We're bringing you all new songs with the best stories we could find. From revenge and death to fantasy and infidelity, check the playlist out now before tuning in next week to hear us talk about it! Grab a blanket, make some tea, and settle in for the best tales in music. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 —...

And... we're back! After a much-needed summer listening break, we've returned to the mics, and we've brought some incredible music with us. This brand-new episode is another Recommendation Roundup, and it's a wild one. From sun-drenched anthems to late-night deep cuts, we're diving into the eclectic mix of music we simply couldn't keep to ourselves.   🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen...

We're back! And ready to share our latest music discoveries! This time we're diving into a variety of genres, highlighting standout artists and the emotional connections their music evokes in us. Go listen to the playlist and join us next week as we explore the evolution of these artists and hear how these new songs made us react! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 —...

We're wrapping up our AfterPlaylist Rewind series by revisiting our sh-sh-shuffle mode episode! In this episode, we tackled two different topics. First, we share our "music coffee bean" songs—tracks we use to cleanse our musical palate. Then, we took a mini-deep dive into the collaborative album Distant Relatives by Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley. — Originally aired 5/2/24. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS E...

NEW EPISODES RETURNING VERY SOON! But for now, we're rewinding back to one of favorite PLAAAAAAYLIST BAAAAAAAATLE episodes! This time we through our lyrical white rapper picks (excluding Eminem) into the ring to see which one would survive to the end. Thank goodness our friend, Chris, helped us referee this lyrical white boy battle because the results may shock you! — Originally aired 3/21/24. 🎵...

Let's rewind WAAAY back to one of our single-digit podcast episodes! Back when we had a different podcast name and everything! In this "Good Storytelling" episode we highlighted a collection of short stories all told through traditional songs. This playlist was a wild ride of songs, each one a narrative with its own characters and plot twists that’ll keep your ears hooked. It's a great reminder th...

We're revisiting an episode where we enlisted your help to create a playlist celebrating amazing female artists; BUT we got a little sidetracked talking about everything from music videos and live concerts to phonetics. We then tried to prove our knowledge with a fun pop quiz, only to realize we probably need an adult refresher course on everything. Ultimately, we all agreed that these songs are d...

Gather 'round, headbangers, because we're rewinding back to our ridiculously awesome journey into "Brandon Rockin' Playlist!" We've got everything from the gods of rock, Led Zeppelin, to the modern-day scream-kings, Avenged Sevenfold, and we're ready to get super nerdy about it. So grab your imaginary guitar, kick off your shoes, and prepare for a playlist so good, it'll make you want to fight a d...

As we continue our AfterPlaylist Rewind mini-series, we won't be upset if you fast-forward this one...BUT we prefer you stay as we torture ourselves by curating the absolute worst music playlist imaginable. Join us as we dissect notoriously bad tracks like Rebecca Black's "Friday," Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe," and Tay Allyn's "Mass Text" proving that even the cringiest songs can lead to laugh-out-l...

Our AfterPlaylist Rewind mini-series continues as we rewind back to when love was in the air; but make sure not choke on the toxicity in these tracks! Listen back to our engaging discussion with guest host Suga, as we dive into what makes relationships toxic or not, and if these songs qualify. Tune in for this chaotic, sometimes philosophical, episode! — Originally aired 1/30/25. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO TH...

We're rewinding the tape to give you another peek into the world of black women in 90's dance music. From discussing the hits to stories of uncredited stars from this era, these tracks are impossible not to dance to. So dust off your bucket hat and your all denim outfit and get ready for some of the best dancing tracks from the '90s! — Originally aired 6/27/24. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLI...

This week we kick back with a vibey summer playlist full of love, self-reflection, and lush production. Tune in as we swap takes on artists like Clams Casino, Jamiroquai, Amber Mark, and more, with side quests into AI, album art, and emotional bangers. Come join us for a relaxing hang made for sunny days and late-night listens! 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Stay The Same" - Bonobo (fe...

It's time to chill out and cool down with these easy breezy chill to the max songs! Perfect for those summer moments and guaranteed to relax you, tune in next week to calm down and let go with us. 🎧▸ Enjoy this episode's playlist at PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/59 . ▸ This episode's playlist is available right now on YouTube Music (free with ads), Apple Music (with your Apple Music/Apple One subscripti...

This week we're diving deep with Nashville's own John Latham, a recording artist who's got some serious stories to tell about his musical adventures and the heart of Americana music. Get ready to hear all about his creative process, the magic behind his songs like "Kimberly Met Billy," and why Nashville's music scene is truly something special! 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Younger Fa...

Join us this week as we catch up with an actual recording artist, Jon Latham! He shared his personal music archives, as well as some of his own music discography, with us this week so we can all get to know him better! Join us next week as we dive into his career, and the paths his music journey has taken him down! 🎧 ▸ Enjoy this episode's playlist at PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/58 . ▸ This episode's...

We unearth more "weird" music with DJ Kenny Boi ! Together we dissect some unexpected artist collaborations like BABYMETAL + Electric Cowboy and SuperHeavy, ponder if AI music is a good thing or not, and how Timbaland's productions impacted on Terry-Yo's song choices for this playlist. This episode definitely proves that music bizarrely connects the world, regardless of how "weird" it may sound to...

Last time Kenny Boi threw down the gauntlet and Terry Yo has answered the challenge! Whether we want it or not things are about to get weird...ly good! Again! Let's find out just how deep his music library really goes... 🎧 ▸ Enjoy this episode's playlist at PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/57 . ▸ This episode's playlist is available right now on YouTube Music (free with ads) , Apple Music (with your Apple...

Alright, hold onto your top hats! We dove headfirst into Electro Swing, that bonkers blend of old-timey trumpets and modern oontz-oontz that somehow makes even your grandma want to Charleston. We chatted about the bigwigs, the bangers, and why this genre makes us grin like Cheshire cats with a metronome. 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Swing Set" - Jurassic 5 ♪ — "Big Spender" - Missy E...

We take a trip down swingin' memory lane and beyond as we can't help but twist and kick to these electric tracks. This dance happy genre fusion is all about mixing the old and the new, and making something completely different! Please dance responsibly. 🎧 ▸ Enjoy this episode's playlist at PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/56 . ▸ This episode's playlist is available today on YouTube Music (free with ads) ,...

In this episode of After Playlist, we (Brandon Lee, Terry-Yo, and our honorary hype queen, Charita) rank our favorite sing-along songs, argue like it's a sport, and relive some hilarious, off-key memories. It’s a wild mix of bad singing, worse opinions, and a lot of love for the songs we just can’t help but belt out. 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Let's Get It On" - Marvin Gaye ♪ — "Ti...

Between heated debates, questionable song choices, and way too many nostalgia trips, we somehow manage to create a tier list without completely ruining our friendship. It’s all about bad singing, great memories, and the undeniable truth that some songs just demand you scream the lyrics like nobody’s judging — even though, trust us, we definitely are. ♫ Go to PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/55 to see and he...

AfterPlaylist just got extra giraffe-y—we’re throwing a party for our crew, Black Giraffe, and made a playlist that’s totally weird in the best way. Each of us built a “music sentence” starting with Black Giraffe, and the result is pure chaotic fun. 🦒🎶😉🌿🦒 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Black" - Pearl Jam ♪ — "Giraffe" - Miniature Tigers ♪ — "Feels" - Giraffage ♪ — "Like You" - Bow Wo...