Episodes
A new topic every Wednesday with both hosts. On Friday, Ricky runs through the new releases. Everything is here, newest first, straight from the feed.
Sep 30, 2026
Austin City Limits Music Festival Then & Now (Plus Apple vs. Spotify)
Ricky and Eric unpack the Apple vs. Spotify App Store feud, then look at Austin City Limits Music Festival from the first weekend in 2002 to now. Clap…
Sep 25, 2026
New Music Friday (September 25, 2026)
Ricky presents this week's loaded new music drop for September 25, 2026. Clap if you don't care. Check out the blog on clapifyoudontcare.com and let…
Sep 23, 2026
Clap for the One-Hit Wonders
In honor of National One-Hit Wonder Day (September 25), Eric and Ricky dig into the songs everyone knows by artists almost nobody can name, from…
Sep 18, 2026
New Music Friday (September 18, 2026)
Ricky presents this week's loaded new music drop for September 18, 2026. Clap if you don't care. Check out the blog on clapifyoudontcare.com and let…
Sep 16, 2026
Beyoncé and Selena's Mashup Backlash, Stella Lefty's Song Similarities & Celine Dion Returns
This week Ricky and Eric talk about what’s trending in music: Beyoncé and Selena's remix sparks backlash, Stella Lefty's alleged plagiarism drama, and…
Sep 9, 2026
The Music We Inherit
Ricky traces his love of music back to his Pompa and discusses with Eric how music gets passed down. From the people who introduced us to it, to how…
Sep 2, 2026
Pop Group Factory: Who's Really Behind Music's Biggest Groups
Pop Group Factory: Who's Really Behind Music's Biggest Groups From the Spice Girls to KATSEYE, behind some of pop’s biggest groups is someone or a…
Aug 26, 2026
Dolly Parton: Bling, Butterflies and Big... Personality
Ricky and Eric look back on the life and legacy of true music legend, Dolly Parton — from her authentic songwriting to the good heart that inspired…
Aug 21, 2026
New Music Friday (August 21, 2026)
Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for August 21, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Motivation by Carly Rae Jepsen Butterflies by Mac Miller…
Aug 19, 2026
Is Live Singing Still a Thing?
Ricky and Eric tackle a listener question: how do artists power through a two- or three-hour show without their voices giving out? Is singing live a…
Aug 12, 2026
Sunday Night Football Open: Carrie Underwood's 14th Year
Ricky and Eric talk about the 20-year evolution of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" — how a Joan Jett breakup song became the most-heard 90 seconds…
Aug 10, 2026
What Makes a Music Genre?
From yacht rock to dream pop, Ricky and Eric unpack what makes a music genre and whether genres still matter in the streaming era. Clap if you don’t…
Aug 7, 2026
New Music Friday (August 7, 2026)
Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for August 7, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: No Me Arrepiento De Sentir Tanto by Karol G Can’t Get Over…
Jul 31, 2026
New Music Friday (July 31, 2026)
Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 31, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Petal (album) by Ariana Grande Sunburn Mixtape by Tucker…
Jul 29, 2026
Short ‘n Sweet: Songs are Shrinking
Ricky and Eric explore the shrinking runtime of modern hits versus the sprawling epics of yesteryear. We break down why streaming favors bite‑size…
Jul 25, 2026
Did Charli XCX Just Deliver Another Classic?
Ricky reviews Charli XCX's new album Music, Fashion, Film , breaking down the standout tracks, lyrics, production, and whether she's done it again.…
Jul 24, 2026
New Music Friday (July 24, 2026)
Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 24, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Music, Fashion, Film by Charli XCX The Light in the…
Jul 22, 2026
How Mike Posner Found Himself
Ricky introduces Eric to Mike Posner— from the unique way he kickstarted his career to why he walked away from fame and the long walk he took to find…
Jul 17, 2026
New Music Friday (July 17, 2026)
New Music Friday - July 17, 2026 Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 17, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: What If It’s Right? By…
Jul 15, 2026
Why Does Music Sound Better in a Car?
This week, Eric and Ricky talk about the physical and psychological reasons music sounds so good in the car. We explain how your vehicle, your brain…
Jul 8, 2026
Billboard Top Charts: How Music is Ranked
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…
Jul 4, 2026
Just Married: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding (Emergency Pod)
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…
Jul 3, 2026
New Music Friday (July 3, 2026)
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…
Jul 1, 2026
Clive Davis’ Legacy, Olivia Rodrigo’s Sisterhood & What Happened to Lizzo?
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…
Jun 26, 2026
New Music Friday (June 26, 2026)
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…
Jun 24, 2026
Samples, Interpolations & the Most Sampled Beat You Never Knew
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…
Jun 19, 2026
New Music Friday (June 19, 2026)
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…
Jun 17, 2026
Selena: An Introduction to the Texas Icon
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…
Jun 12, 2026
New Music Friday (June 12, 2026)
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…
Jun 10, 2026
The Sounds of the FIFA World Cup
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…
Jun 3, 2026
Sweden: The Pop Music Playground
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…
May 27, 2026
Blue Dot Fever: Why Pop Stars Are Canceling Tours
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…
May 21, 2026
Lizzo: Algorithms vs. Artistry
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…