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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
Slate Podcasts

What makes a song a smash? Talent? Luck? Timing? All that—and more. Chris Molanphy, pop-chart analyst and author of Slate’s “Why Is... more

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Episodes

I’d Like to Teach the World to Buy Edition Part 1

That damned jingle! In that infernal commercial trying to sell you cars, sneakers, soda, gum! Can’t get it out of... more

13 Dec 2024 · 59 minutes
Say a Little Prayer Edition Part 2

You know her honorific: Queen of Soul. And heavy is the head that wears the crown. In her lifetime, Aretha... more

29 Nov 2024 · 58 minutes
Say a Little Prayer Edition Part 1

You know her honorific: Queen of Soul. And heavy is the head that wears the crown. In her lifetime, Aretha... more

15 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
With or Without U2 Edition Part 2

U2 have millions of admirers—and haters: from the fans who regard them as rock’s conscience, to the cynics who blanch... more

25 Oct 2024 · 58 minutes
With or Without U2 Edition Part 1

U2 have millions of admirers—and haters: from the fans who regard them as rock’s conscience, to the cynics who blanch... more

11 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
What’s 1984 Got to Do with It Edition Part 2

A decade ago, Rolling Stone magazine called 1984 “Pop’s Greatest Year.” A bold statement…but a lot of critics agree. A... more

27 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
What’s 1984 Got to Do with It Edition Part 1

A decade ago, Rolling Stone magazine called 1984 “Pop’s Greatest Year.” A bold statement…but a lot of critics agree. A... more

14 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Building a Herstory Edition Part 2

For decades—literally since Woodstock—female musicians had battled music-industry perceptions that amassing too many of them, on the radio or on... more

30 Aug 2024 · 48 minutes
Building a Herstory Edition Part 1

For decades—literally since Woodstock—female musicians had battled music-industry perceptions that amassing too many of them, on the radio or on... more

10 Aug 2024 · 52 minutes
Song(s) of the Summer Edition Part 2

“Summer in the City.” “I Feel the Earth Move.” “Bette Davis Eyes.” “Whoomp! There It Is.” “Get Lucky.” “Espresso.” What... more

27 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
I’d Like to Teach the World to Buy Edition Part 1
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia