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 This Song No. 1?' series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. Through storytelling, trivia and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love—or hate—dominated the airwaves, made its way to the top of the charts and shaped your memories forever.Want more Hit Parade? Join Slate Plus to unlock monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of 'The Bridge,' and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. more

'I made you a mix tape' -- some of the best words to hear from someone you care about! Join Matt and Sam on a weekly mix tape adventure: each guest is asked to pick a theme and make a mix tape, which will be unveiled over the course of the episode. You're guaranteed to hear about good music, some new music, and even learn some trivia along the way. Come listen with us, and be sure to grab your copy of the mix made available in the Super Awesome App in each episode's show notes. IG/Threads: @superawesomemix more

A music trivia podcast. Tackle 10 audio questions from all eras and genres of music with your host and quizmaster, Anna Burck.Contact: musiciquiz@gmail.com more

Ever wonder who were the Florentine Camerata? Where did the conductor's baton come from? Or the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria? These little nuggets of classical music trivia are what this podcast is all about. Come hop around music history with me, Steven Hobé, as we take a minute to get the scoop! more

Trivia Time is a weekly pub quiz style podcast. Each week, we will be presenting you with 5 rounds of 8 questions as well as a bonus anagram. Themes and categories will vary, but generally you can expect a music/audio round, a general knowledge round, a classic subject round, a celebrity/pop culture round, and a connection round. Get together with your trivia team or play solo, at home or on the go, because it's Trivia Time! more

Welcome to America's Pop Culture Trivia Show—the ultimate game show-style podcast for fans of movies, music, TV, and all things retro! Hosted by Joe Parisi, this fast-paced trivia podcast features three fun rounds in every episode, with answers right after each round so you can play along in real time. 🎬 80s & 90s Movies 📺 Classic TV Shows 🎵 Hit Songs & One-Hit Wonders 🧠 General Pop Culture Trivia Whether you're a lifelong trivia buff or just love testing your memory of the good ol' days, this show is packed with nostalgia and brain-boosting fun. Perfect for road trips, work breaks, or your daily commute. Hit play and see how much you remember! more

70's & 80's Hard Rock, Hairband, Classic Rock, and Heavy Metal Trivia Podcast.

Nintendo World Report (the site behind sister podcast Radio Free Nintendo) celebrates video game music in this trivia podcast! Listeners are challenged to identify video games from classic and modern Nintendo systems based on a sampling of their soundtracks! more

Every week on Performance Today™, Bruce Adolphe re-writes a familiar tune in the style of a classical composer. We get one of our listeners on the phone, and our caller listens to Bruce play his Piano Puzzler™. They then try to do two things: name the hidden tune, and name the composer whose style Bruce is mimicking. From American Public Media. more

From pod617.com, the Boston Podcast Network, it's Get Back to the Beatles! Legend of Boston radio Cha-chi LoPrete is joined by Prof. David Gallant, a fellow Beatles guru. Stay tuned for loads of Liverpool love as the Fab 2 do a deep dive on deep cuts, trivia and much about the magnificent moptops. All you need is this pod!Listen to Cha-Chi's Breakfast with The Beatles every Saturday morning 6am-8am on the WUMB Radio Network 91.9FM Boston and Sunday mornings 10am til noon on Seacoast Oldies 92.1FM/97.1FM in NH & Maine. More info: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastWithTheBeatlesChaChi/Produce your own podcast! Visit www.pod617.com more