A Billion Plays Later

Welcome to a Billion Plays Later! A podcast where Fern and Allie talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify!

What makes a song an instant classic? Is it pure pop magic, is it timing, or the power of a TikTok trend? Join music enthusiasts Allie and Fern as they dive deep into one mega-hit per episode. They'll break down the history, the cultural impact, the production secrets, and the occasional drama behind these chart-topping titans. We will also listen to some fan covers and parodies along the way.

From 80s throwbacks that found a second life to modern pop anthems and hip-hop heavyweights, we will explore the soundtrack of the streaming era. If you love music analysis, chart trivia, and behind-the-scenes stories of the world’s biggest hits, you're in the right place.

Tune in and find out why these songs stick around and what it takes to join the Billions Club.

Welcome to a Billion Plays Later! A podcast where Fern and Allie talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify!

Tune in and find out why these songs stick around and what it takes to join the Billions Club.

All episodes

I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 38-

Rap God - Eminem (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 37

Body Like a Back Road - Sam Hunt (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 36-

I Took a Pill in Ibiza - Mike Posner (Seeb Remix) (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 35-

MILLION DOLLAR BABY - Tommy Richman (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 34-

Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 33-

Closer - The Chainsmokers -EP. 30-

Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 32-

You're Beautiful - James Blunt (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 29]

Radioactive - Imagine Dragons (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 28]