Podcast
A Billion Plays Later
Hosted by Stay Tough Records · EN
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.
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Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 27]
Feb 201:26:03Tap to summarizeWelcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify. Today's episode, we discuss Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses!
Transcribe →Safe and Sound - Capital Cities (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 26]
Dec 3100:57:54Tap to summarizeWelcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify. Today's episode, we discuss Safe and Sound by Capital Cities.
Transcribe →Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 25]
Dec 2501:16:37Tap to summarizeWelcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify. Today's episode, we discuss the Christmas staple, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee!
Transcribe →Mo Bamba - Sheck Wes (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 22]
Dec 1701:04:17Tap to summarizeWelcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify. Today's episode, we discuss Gen Z One Hit Wonder and noted Trump supported, Sheck Wes!
Transcribe →Since U Been Gone -Kelly Clarkson (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 24]
Dec 1701:17:27Tap to summarizeWelcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify. Today's episode, we discuss Kelly Clarkson's 7th single, Since U Been Gone!
Transcribe →Cake by the Ocean - DNCE (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 23]
Dec 1101:12:03Tap to summarizeWelcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify. Today's episode, we discuss Cake by the Ocean by DNCE! We are joined by Nolan from Rad Music. We also discuss a lot about the first Jonas Brother record.
Transcribe →Hips Don't Lie - Shakira (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 21]
Dec 1101:07:55Tap to summarizeWelcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify. Today's episode, we discuss Hips Don't Lie by Shakira.
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