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Ricky pulls back the curtain on the Billboard Hot 100 so Eric can finally understand why his favorite songs never crack the top spot. We break down streams, radio spins, and sales, and ask whether the chart is really about the music or just who’s best at gaming the system. Clap if you don’t care. The Bear Soundtrack (Before) The Bear Season 5 Soundtrack   Ricky featured in a Billboard article On R...

When the ‘American-royal-family’ gets married, we get on a mic—so Ricky can explain it to Eric. We talk about the unique venue, the A-list guest list and what this could mean for future Taylor music. Clap if you don’t care.

Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 3, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Danceteria by Madonna He’s Not My Baby, I’m His by Sienna Spiro Honky Tonk Philosophy by Charley Crockett Dream Crusher by Daniel Seavey  Savior by Daniel Seavey  Slush Puppy by Tommy Lefroy  Other Bops: Spotify Exclusive: Kacey Musgraves LIVE from Gruene Hall  Hell on Me (Live) Rhinestoned (Live)  Ricky NMF...

This week Ricky and Eric unpack the biggest stories in music: the legacy of music mogul Clive Davis, the sisterhood started by Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzo’s surprising album sales, Max Martin catalog sale and what Dua Lipa’s new business venture says about celebrity influence. Clap if you don’t care. On Repeat:  Eric - 15 Different Ways by Ian Kieffer  Ricky - Here by Mumford & Sons feat. Chris Stap...

Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for June 26, 2026. Clap if you don’t care.   Bops: My Body Isn’t Ready by Sombr  Watch It Burn by Katy Perry The Time of My Life by Benson Boone Virtuoso by Ryan Beatty  Sweet Fortune (Album) by Ryan Beatty  Blame It All On Me by Surfaces, Mike Posner    Other bops: Ricky NMF Playlist  

Ricky gives Eric an example of a sample, using one of the most iconic beats in music history—the Amen Break. They unpack how this drum loop became a cornerstone of hip-hop, and explore how Black artists used sampling as a tool for creativity, reinterpretation and expression to push music forward. Amen, Brother by The Winstons Songs that sample Amen, Brother On Repeat:  Eric — Leaves by Parcels Ric...

Ricky takes you through this week's new music drop for June 19, 2026. Clap if you don't care. Bops: Resurrection (Album) by Chloe and Timbaland    Let Me Go by Baby Rose  Southern Nights by Kashus Culpepper   On Your Mind by FKA Twigs featuring Lil Yachty   hey there [I have a compulsive complex] by Q

Eric lives in Texas and doesn’t know who Selena is **gasps in Spanish**. Clap if you don’t care. On Repeat: Eric –  I Knew It, I Knew You by Taylor Swift Ricky –  Mexico Honey by  Kacey Musgraves

Ricky introduces a "New Music Friday" series, highlighting new music released June 12. Clap if you don't care.   Bops:  Dirty Blonde (Album) by Bebe Rexha  No Doubt (I'm in Love) by Erick the Architect  GIRLS (feat. Kehlani) Remix by The Kid LAROI Stages (Album) by Midland  Need Another Spin: you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love (Album) by Olivia Rodrigo

Every World Cup gets a song. Ricky explains to Eric the unique history of these soccer anthems—from global hits to questionable choices. And most importantly: is Shakira the queen of FIFA? Clap if you don't care. On Repeat: - Jon Bellion | Live Concert Notable World Cup Music (mostly mentioned in this episode): 1998 The Cup of Life (France '98) by Ricky Martin and Pablo Flores 2006 Hips Do...

Ricky explains to Eric how a country smaller than Texas quietly took over pop music. Clap if you don't care. On Repeat: Eric — Homewrecker by Sombr Ricky — hate that I made you love me by Ariana Grande & Think As You Drunk by Riley Green

Blue Dot Fever: Why pop stars are scaling back or canceling their tours altogether. Ricky explains to Eric why artists may need to right-size their shows for today’s demand. Clap if you don't care. On Repeat: Eric — Shakari by Ludwig Göransson from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Ricky — 사랑해 Saranghae (I Love You) by Trisha Paytas & The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby and the Range 

Lizzo calls out her record label over her album's marketing —but is the label the problem, or the algorithm? In their debut episode, Ricky and Eric try to figure out are artists making music for now, or for the algorithm? Clap if you don't care.