https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.]]>enMusic CommentaryCopyright Jessica Ann Catenahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b36168013771b24562616fb07641ab02.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:47:37 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaJessica Ann Catenamusicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comHear Jess' new podcast, critiquing weekly modern music headlines.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.]]>trueepisodicSupport the podcast!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/role-model-from-sally-to-chuck-timely-ep-28--73670803Tucker Pilsbury improvised a live guest concert appearance a year ago, starting a fun gimmick at his ROLE MODEL shows. Transforming "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"'s morning after story, celebrities and fans became surprise pop-ups for audiences hyping up a #1 viral song! Ending 'Sally''s ride when 2025 did, a new acquaintance emerged for new album Chuck Timely & The Hourglass. To avoid stereotypes singing through personas, Tucker opened up his personal growth about both works. I fill in the gaps with my review. 

Where's My Sally? Celeb List

Music Notes with Jess episode: ROLE MODEL's "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"

Interviews: Rolling Stone, People, Billboard, TODAY Show forecast, Tonight Show,  Zane Lowe Show (video, podcast)

"High Hopes 3000" - Genius lyrics breakdown
"Joy"
"Harmony" (Tonight Show performance)

Hilary Duff's Luck... Or Something

Song Comparisons: "High Hopes" - Frank Sinatra (1959)
"High Hopes" - Panic! At the Disco (2018-2019)
"Running On Empty" - Jackson Browne (1978)
"Say You Love Me" - Fleetwood Mac (1975)
"Bang A Gong (Get It On)" - T. Rex (1971)
"Keep Your Hands To Yourself" - Georgia Satellites (1986)
"Settling Down" - Miranda Lambert (2021)
"Manchild" - Sabrina Carpenter
"Mony Mony" - Tommy James & The Shondells (1969) / Billy Idol  (1987)
John Cougar Mellencamp


Dakota Johnson

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73670803Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:15:05 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaIndependent singer https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/role-model-interview-breakups-tiktok-sally-tour-moments-1235326125/ improvised a live guest concert appearance a year ago, starting a fun gimmick at his...Tucker Pilsbury improvised a live guest concert appearance a year ago, starting a fun gimmick at his ROLE MODEL shows. Transforming "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"'s morning after story, celebrities and fans became surprise pop-ups for audiences hyping up a #1 viral song! Ending 'Sally''s ride when 2025 did, a new acquaintance emerged for new album Chuck Timely & The Hourglass. To avoid stereotypes singing through personas, Tucker opened up his personal growth about both works. I fill in the gaps with my review. 

Where's My Sally? Celeb List

Music Notes with Jess episode: ROLE MODEL's "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"

Interviews: Rolling Stone, People, Billboard, TODAY Show forecast, Tonight Show,  Zane Lowe Show (video, podcast)

"High Hopes 3000" - Genius lyrics breakdown
"Joy"
"Harmony" (Tonight Show performance)

Hilary Duff's Luck... Or Something

Song Comparisons: "High Hopes" - Frank Sinatra (1959)
"High Hopes" - Panic! At the Disco (2018-2019)
859chucktimely,chucktimelyandthehourglass,concerttrends,dakotajohnson,highhopes,hilaryduff,macmiller,rolemodel,sallywhenthewinerunsout,tuckerpilsbury,wheresmysallyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shania-twain-top-10-ep-27--73323501Shania Twain's music broke ground out of Canada, sonically shifting modern country, and adult contemporary. Surviving family hardships, she's ready expressing her thoughts on new album Little Miss Twain. Lyrically looking back, I curated a top 10 countdown reflecting the life events from these hits I recommended. 

10. “Giddy Up!” (2023)
9. “Life’s About to Get Good” (2017)
8. “From This Moment On” (1997-1998)
7. “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?” (1995)
6. “Forever and For Always” (2002)
5. “The Woman In Me” (1995)
4. “That Don’t Impress Me Much” (1997, 1998-1999)
3. “Any Man of Mine” (1995)
2. “You’re Still the One” (1997-1998)
1. “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” (1997, 1999)

2003 Halftime Show

People's Choice Awards' 2022 Icon medley 

ACM Awards 2026

Interviews: Allure, iHeartRadio Canada, CBS Sunday Morning (Edit), Elvis Duran Show, People, Rolling Stone

Robert Palmer: "Addicted to Love", "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On", "Simply Irresistable"

100.7 WHUD

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73323501Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:45:20 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaFor 3 decades, https://people.com/shania-twain-reason-feels-blessed-15-year-marriage-exclusive-12028901's music broke ground out of Canada, sonically shifting modern country, and adult contemporary. Surviving family hardships, she's ready expressing...Shania Twain's music broke ground out of Canada, sonically shifting modern country, and adult contemporary. Surviving family hardships, she's ready expressing her thoughts on new album Little Miss Twain. Lyrically looking back, I curated a top 10 countdown reflecting the life events from these hits I recommended. 

10. “Giddy Up!” (2023)
9. “Life’s About to Get Good” (2017)
8. “From This Moment On” (1997-1998)
7. “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?” (1995)
6. “Forever and For Always” (2002)
5. “The Woman In Me” (1995)
4. “That Don’t Impress Me Much” (1997, 1998-1999)
3. “Any Man of Mine” (1995)
2. “You’re Still the One” (1997-1998)
1. “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” (1997, 1999)

2003 Halftime Show

People's Choice Awards' 2022 Icon medley 

ACM Awards 2026

Interviews: Allure, iHeartRadio Canada, CBS Sunday Morning (Edit), Elvis Duran Show, People, 185290scountry,adultcontemporary,bradpitt,littlemisstwain,lovesongs,muttlange,queensofthestoneage,robertpalmer,ronniewood,shaniatwain,tanyatucker,thewarandtreaty,tiktokdancechallenge,weddingsongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sienna-spiro-biography-ep-26--73167601Sienna Spiro is a young jazz/pop prodigy. Her etiquette and vocals depict generations back, predicting Best New Artist nominations, and new album Visitor for upcoming award shows. I tell Sienna’s biography, and review her new music shaping mainstream stardom.

Singles: "You Stole The Show",  "Die On This Hill", "The Visitor", "Great Expectation"

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Soundtrack; "Material Lover"

Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: "Die On This HIll", "Great Expectation"

Genius.com's lyrics breakdown: "Die On This Hill", "You Stole The Show"

Frank Sinatra

Glenn Spiro - jewelry stores, family business

Singer vocal comparisons: 
Maggie Rogers: "Light On", "Burning", "That's Where I Am", "Love You For A Long Time", "Don't Forget Me"

Sia: "Titanium", "Chandelier", "Elastic Heart", "Alive", "Cheap Thrills", "The Greatest", "Unstoppable"

Lollapalooza 2026 (8/1) - Hulu Livestream

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Music Media Review - Grammys 2026 Predictions, Lady Gaga & DOECHII's "Runway"


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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73167601Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:30:02 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/introducing-sienna-spiro-the-sad-girl-singer-bringing-the-sixties-back is a young jazz/pop prodigy. Her etiquette and vocals depict generations back, predicting Best New Artist...Sienna Spiro is a young jazz/pop prodigy. Her etiquette and vocals depict generations back, predicting Best New Artist nominations, and new album Visitor for upcoming award shows. I tell Sienna’s biography, and review her new music shaping mainstream stardom.

Singles: "You Stole The Show",  "Die On This Hill", "The Visitor", "Great Expectation"

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Soundtrack; "Material Lover"

Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: "Die On This HIll", "Great Expectation"

Genius.com's lyrics breakdown: "Die On This Hill", "You Stole The Show"

Frank Sinatra

Glenn Spiro - jewelry stores, family business

Singer vocal comparisons: 
Maggie Rogers: "Light On", "Burning", "That's Where I Am", "Love You For A Long Time", "Don't Forget Me"

Sia: 9321960s,contemporaryjazz,franksinatra,glennspiro,jazzsoul,siennaspiro,thedevilwearsprada2,tiktok,tonightshow,tonightshowfallonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-cup-2026-songs-ep-25--73046185World Cup 2026 has fully taken over a summer we won't forget. The games, tourism, and teams spirit have crafted global unity. Another area FIFA's excelling in is music. Licensed songs were released to promote the coverage, so have some retro hits fans turned to cheering on nations. My endgoal in this episode is tying in 2026's World Cup theme song by an artist who's sang for them 4 times, review Official FIFA World Cup Album, and breakdown the 3 alternate tunes that also have trended. 

Shakira: "Hips Don't Lie" feat. Wyclef Jean (2006 FIFA Closing Ceremony)
"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" (2010 FIFA Closing Ceremony); sample
"La La La (Brazil 2014)" (2014 Closing Ceremony)
"Dai Dai" feat. Burna Boy (2026 Opening Ceremony); lyrics

"Loca" @ "Dancing With the Stars" (2014)

"We Are One (Ole Ola)" - Pitbull feat. Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte (2014)

"Sittin' On Top of the World" - Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage (2023)

FIFA World Cup Album music videos

Ed Sheeran's Play album - singles: "Azizam", "Old Phone", "Sapphire", "Camera"

"Jump [Coca Cola Anthem for the FIFA World Cup 26]" - Steve Vai, Travis Barker, J Balvin, Amber Mark; (Van Halen's 1984 original)

"Take Me Home Country Roads" - John Denver (1971); World Cup article; CBS Sunday Morning
"Forever Country" - Artists of Then and Now (2016)
"Lonely Road" - Machine Gun Kelly & Jelly Roll (2024)

"Wonderwall" - Oasis (1995); World Cup traction

FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show press release

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73046185Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:02 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026 has fully taken over a summer we won't forget. The https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures...World Cup 2026 has fully taken over a summer we won't forget. The games, tourism, and teams spirit have crafted global unity. Another area FIFA's excelling in is music. Licensed songs were released to promote the coverage, so have some retro hits fans turned to cheering on nations. My endgoal in this episode is tying in 2026's World Cup theme song by an artist who's sang for them 4 times, review Official FIFA World Cup Album, and breakdown the 3 alternate tunes that also have trended. 

Shakira: "Hips Don't Lie" feat. Wyclef Jean (2006 FIFA Closing Ceremony)
"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" (2010 FIFA Closing Ceremony); sample
"La La La (Brazil 2014)" (2014 Closing Ceremony)
"Dai Dai" feat. Burna Boy (2026 Opening Ceremony); lyrics

"Loca" @ "Dancing With the Stars" (2014)

"We Are One (Ole Ola)" - Pitbull feat. Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte (2014)

"Sittin' On Top of the World" - Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage (2023)

FIFA World Cup Album music videos

Ed Sheeran's Play album - singles: fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madonna-s-confessions-ii-review-ep-24--72931277250th Independence Day, Madonna put out 15th album Confessions II! It musically reboots a past album, but candidly expressing more than we've heard personally from her. I recap Madonna's discography and compare Confessions II 's quality to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor's record. 

Celebration - 2009 compilation

Confessions II - The Film

Coachella 2026 feat Sabrina Carpenter: "Bring Your Love", "Vogue", "Like A Prayer"

Times Square pop-up concert (6/4/26)

"Tom's Diner" - Suzanne Vega (1990)

"Outside" - George Michael" (1998)

"Me Against the Music" - Britney Spears & Madonna (2004)

RENAISSANCE - Beyoncè (2022)

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Music Media Review: Lady Gaga & Doechii's "Runway", Foo Fighters & Violet Grohl's Albums,
Justin Bieber's "Speed Demon"

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Life's But A Song: Meet Me In St. Louis (1944) (w/ Jessica Catena) 


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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72931277Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:01 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaWhile America celebrated its https://www.history.com/collections/history-honors-250, https://www.biography.com/musicians/madonna put out 15th album https://madonna.lnk.to/Confessions2! It musically reboots a past album, but candidly expressing more...250th Independence Day, Madonna put out 15th album Confessions II! It musically reboots a past album, but candidly expressing more than we've heard personally from her. I recap Madonna's discography and compare Confessions II 's quality to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor's record. 

Celebration - 2009 compilation

Confessions II - The Film

Coachella 2026 feat Sabrina Carpenter: "Bring Your Love", "Vogue", "Like A Prayer"

Times Square pop-up concert (6/4/26)

"Tom's Diner" - Suzanne Vega (1990)

"Outside" - George Michael" (1998)

"Me Against the Music" - Britney Spears & Madonna (2004)

RENAISSANCE - Beyoncè (2022)

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Music Media Review: Lady Gaga & Doechii's "Runway", Foo Fighters & Violet Grohl's Albums,
Justin Bieber's "Speed Demon"

Music Notes with Jess: Madonna Top 10, George Michael Top 20

Life's But A Song: 922benedictcumberbatch,beyonce,britneyspears,coachella,coachella2026,confessionsii,confessionsonadancefloor,dancemusic,debimazar,georgemichael,livenation,madonna,martingarrix,renaissance,sabrinacarpenter,stromaetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bicentennial-party-playlist-july-4-1976-ep-23--72764252Happy 4th of July 250! Celebrating this milestone Independence Day weekend, let's flashback the last time U.S. did from bicentennial's weekend: July 4, 1976. I picked 10 songs from that weekend's top 40 of the Hot 100, curating a perfect party playlist for you to enjoy. 

Bicentennial Playlist:
“A Fifth of Beethoven” - Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
“Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)” - Parliament
“Takin’ It To The Streets” - The Doobie Brothers
“You’re My Best Friend” - Queen (1975, 1976)
“Love Hangover” - Diana Ross
"The Boys Are Back In Town” - Thin Lizzy
“Moonlight Feels Right” - Starbuck
“Love Is Alive” - Gary Wright (1975, 1976)
“Afternoon Delight” - Starland Vocal Band
“Silly Love Songs” - Wings

Movie scenes: Saturday Night Fever, Goldmember, Anchorman

American Top 40's Bicentennial's Countdown
iHeartRadio Channels: Casey Kasem, Ryan Seacrest

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72764252Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:02 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaHappy 4th of July https://www.history.com/collections/history-honors-250! Celebrating this milestone https://www.history.com/articles/july-4th weekend, let's flashback the last time U.S. did from...Happy 4th of July 250! Celebrating this milestone Independence Day weekend, let's flashback the last time U.S. did from bicentennial's weekend: July 4, 1976. I picked 10 songs from that weekend's top 40 of the Hot 100, curating a perfect party playlist for you to enjoy. 

Bicentennial Playlist:
“A Fifth of Beethoven” - Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
“Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)” - Parliament
“Takin’ It To The Streets” - The Doobie Brothers
“You’re My Best Friend” - Queen (1975, 1976)
“Love Hangover” - Diana Ross
"The Boys Are Back In Town” - Thin Lizzy
“Moonlight Feels Right” - Starbuck
“Love Is Alive” - Gary Wright (1975, 1976)
“Afternoon Delight” - Starland Vocal Band
“Silly Love Songs” - Wings

Movie scenes: Saturday Night Fever, Goldmember, 17881976,americantop40,beethoven,bicentennial,caseykasem,dianaross,garywright,johndeacon,michaelmcdonald,parliament,paulmccartney,queen,ryanseacrest,starbuck,starlandvocalgroup,thedoobiebrothers,thinlizzy,waltermurphy,wings,yachtrockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/justin-bieber-s-speed-demon-ep-22--727182912026's Song of the Summer? My theory is Justin Bieber's "Speed Demon". This song has come out of nowhere, and isn't from 2026! Find out what led this tune zooming through radio charts, and how its origin is defying odds the music industry didn't see coming. 

Justin Bieber's YouTube Channel

SWAG, SWAG II, (2025)

"Yukon" at 2026 Grammys

Coachella (Weekend 1) - 4/11/26; Setlist
Coachella (Weekend 2) - 4/17/26; Setlist

New live album 6/26/26!: SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (Weekend I)

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'Michael' Jackson Biopic Review, Keith Urban's New Yacht Rock Album

Billboard's Song of the Summer; chart

Vote here if you think "Speed Demon" could be 2026's Song of the Summer!

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72718291Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:15:03 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaWhat will be https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/song-of-the-summer-2026-greatest-pop-stars-podcast-1236259058/? My theory is https://www.biography.com/musicians/justin-bieber#who-is-justin-bieber's...2026's Song of the Summer? My theory is Justin Bieber's "Speed Demon". This song has come out of nowhere, and isn't from 2026! Find out what led this tune zooming through radio charts, and how its origin is defying odds the music industry didn't see coming. 

Justin Bieber's YouTube Channel

SWAG, SWAG II, (2025)

"Yukon" at 2026 Grammys

Coachella (Weekend 1) - 4/11/26; Setlist
Coachella (Weekend 2) - 4/17/26; Setlist

New live album 6/26/26!: SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (Weekend I)

You may also like these episodes: Grammys 2026 Predictions, 2016 Love Songs Playlist, 
'Michael' Jackson Biopic Review, Keith Urban's New Yacht Rock Album

Billboard's Song of the Summer; chart

Vote here if you think "Speed Demon" could be 2026's Song of the Summer!

Become a supporter of this podcast: 760bieberfever,coachella,doublealbum,haileybaldwin,hiphop,justinbieber,songofthesummer2026,swagalbum,swagiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keith-urban-s-new-yacht-rock-album-ep-21--72611903Keith Urban recorded yacht rock cover album flow state. Rock journalist, podcast host, and a great friend from my radio days Eric Senich, co-hosts this track-by-track review. 

Yacht Rock links: Yacht or Nacht, Masterclass' Yacht Rock article, Sirius/XM's Yacht Rock channels, Amazon Music, Pandora, Yacht Rock Revue, Yacht Rock web series 

Eric Senich's Booked On Rock podcast
Recommended episodes: Author Jeff Apter, Jim Gordon, Boz Scaggs, Stevie Nicks

flow state / yacht rock originals playlist

Keith Urban tributed guitarists who passed in 2017

Interviews: Bobby Bones Show, Sirius/XM, Extra, Taste of Country

Music Notes with Jess recommended episodes: Yacht Rock, Yacht Soul
- Past interviews with Eric: MTV's 40th, Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher"

Will Smith's "Just the Two of Us"
Stephen Bishop's "It's Only Love"



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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72611903Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:45:03 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaKicking off Summer 2026 and Fathers Day weekend, https://keithurban.com/ recorded https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht_rock cover album https://keithurban.lnk.to/flowstate. Rock journalist, podcast host, and a great friend from my radio days Eric...Keith Urban recorded yacht rock cover album flow state. Rock journalist, podcast host, and a great friend from my radio days Eric Senich, co-hosts this track-by-track review. 

Yacht Rock links: Yacht or Nacht, Masterclass' Yacht Rock article, Sirius/XM's Yacht Rock channels, Amazon Music, Pandora, Yacht Rock Revue, Yacht Rock web series 

Eric Senich's Booked On Rock podcast
Recommended episodes: Author Jeff Apter, Jim Gordon, Boz Scaggs, Stevie Nicks

flow state / yacht rock originals playlist

Keith Urban tributed guitarists who passed in 2017

Interviews: Bobby Bones Show, Sirius/XM, Extra, Taste of Country

Music Notes with Jess recommended episodes: 5021ambrosia,billwithers,blakeshelton,bread,ginovannelli,groverwashingtonjr,johnmayer,keithurban,lindseybuckingham,littlebigtown,littleriverband,michaelmcdonald,player,robbiedupree,sealsandcrofts,stephenbishop,stevienicks,walteregan,willsmith,yachtrockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toy-story-movies-theme-songs-ep-20--72514882Disney/Pixar are making movie and music history. Spanning over 30 years, Toy Story 5 will be released in theaters June 19th, and Taylor Swift composed the new movie theme! Reliving this childhood franchise, recap the movies and themes songs in this episode. 

Films: Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

Toy Story 30 Years & Beyond - 20/20 Special

Toy Story 5's L.A. premiere performances (6/9/26): 
"You've Got a Friend In Me - Duet" - Randy Newman & Taylor Swift
"I Knew It, I Knew You - Piano" - Taylor Swift 

Playlist: "You've Got a Friend In Me" - Randy Newman (1995)
"You've Got a Friend In Me - Duet" - Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett (1995)
"When She Loved Me" - Sarah McLachlan (1999)
"You've Got a Friend In Me (Wheezy's Version)" - Robert Goulet (1999)
"We Belong Together" - Randy Newman (2010)
"You've Got a Friend In Me (para el Buzz Espanol)" - Gipsy Kings (2010)
"I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" - Randy Newman (2010)
"The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy" - Chris Stapleton (2019)
"The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy" - Randy Newman (2019)
"I Knew It, I Knew You" - Taylor Swift (2026)

Other Toy Story songs: "Strange Things" (1995), "Sailing No More" (1995), "Woody's Roundup"

List of Disney Academy Awards
List of Taylor Swift past soundtrack songs

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72514882Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:01:42 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pixar_films#Filmsare making movie and music history. Spanning over 30 years, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29355505/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_6_nm_0_in_1_q_Toy%20Story%205will be released in theaters June 19th,...Disney/Pixar are making movie and music history. Spanning over 30 years, Toy Story 5 will be released in theaters June 19th, and Taylor Swift composed the new movie theme! Reliving this childhood franchise, recap the movies and themes songs in this episode. 

Films: Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

Toy Story 30 Years & Beyond - 20/20 Special

Toy Story 5's L.A. premiere performances (6/9/26): 
"You've Got a Friend In Me - Duet" - Randy Newman & Taylor Swift
"I Knew It, I Knew You - Piano" - Taylor Swift 

Playlist: "You've Got a Friend In Me" - Randy Newman (1995)
"You've Got a Friend In Me - Duet" - Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett (1995)
"When She Loved Me" - Sarah McLachlan (1999)
"You've Got a Friend In Me (Wheezy's Version)" - Robert Goulet (1999)
"We Belong Together" - Randy Newman (2010)
"You've Got a Friend In Me (para el Buzz Espanol)" - fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foo-fighters-violet-grohl-s-albums-ep-19--72392062Rock is having big viral moments, including a father and daughter releasing albums spring 2026. Foo Fighters put out their 12th album Your Favorite Toy, and Violet Grohl (eldest daughter of frontman Dave Grohl) reawakens '90s punk/grunge in Be Sweet to Me. I review both albums, tying personal effects curating the new songs.  

Your Favorite Toy's YouTube playlist

The Hannukah Sessions (2020-2022)
Violet Grohl solos: "Take The Box" (2021), "At Seventeen" (2022)

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: 
"Hallelujah" - Violet Grohl
Oliver Shane Hawkins drums "My Hero" 

Violet on Foo Fighters' songs: "Making A Fire", "Show Me How" (2023)

Nirvana reunion & Violet: "All Apologies" feat. Kim Gordon @ FireAid (2025)

Taylor Hawkins & Dave Grohl induct Queen to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2001)
Paul McCartney inducts Foo Fighters into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2021)

Gary Numan's "Cars" (1979, 1980)

Nirvana

Be Sweet to Me's YouTube playlist

Jess recommends:
Music Notes with Jess episodes: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Interview, Foo Fighters' "Rescued"
Music Media Review episodes: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Noah Kahan's "The Great Divide"/ album




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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72392062Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:00:03 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://www.billboard.com/pro/radio-songs-chart-five-year-trends-chartcipher/?taid=6a0dc7c85bba4e0001a52b35&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter big...Rock is having big viral moments, including a father and daughter releasing albums spring 2026. Foo Fighters put out their 12th album Your Favorite Toy, and Violet Grohl (eldest daughter of frontman Dave Grohl) reawakens '90s punk/grunge in Be Sweet to Me. I review both albums, tying personal effects curating the new songs.  

Your Favorite Toy's YouTube playlist

The Hannukah Sessions (2020-2022)
Violet Grohl solos: "Take The Box" (2021), "At Seventeen" (2022)

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: 
"Hallelujah" - Violet Grohl
Oliver Shane Hawkins drums "My Hero" 

Violet on Foo Fighters' songs: "Making A Fire", "Show Me How" (2023)

Nirvana reunion & Violet: "All Apologies" feat. Kim Gordon @ FireAid (2025)

Taylor Hawkins & Dave Grohl induct Queen to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2001)
Paul McCartney inducts Foo Fighters into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2021)
1096davegrohl,fireaid,foofighters,garynuman,grunge,heavymetal,ilanrubin,joshfreese,kurtcobain,nineinchnails,nirvana,paulmccartney,punk,taylorhawkins,taylorhawkinstributeconcert,thehannukkahsessions,violetgrohltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kacey-musgraves-middle-of-nowhere-review-ep-18--72251484Kacey Musgraves is back with a new album guiding herself through life. Her 7th album Middle of Nowhere came out May 1st, combining songwriters she's worked on her past albums playing country, folk, and alternative. Collectively, the record fits in her discography with guest vocalists and Tejano instrumentation. I give my track-by-track review as a dedicated fan. 

Interviews: NPR, Apple Music, CBS Sunday Morning

star-crossed visual film (2021)

Vote your fav Kacey album here.

ACMs performance: "Dry Spell"

YouTube album channel

"Mama's Broken Heart" - Miranda Lambert (2013)

Gregory Alan Isakov

Willie Nelson

Episode Recaps: Deeper Well - album review, The Tortured Poets Department  (Music Notes with Jess)

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" / 'Dandelion', Megan Moroney's 'Cloud 9', 
Noah Kahan's "The Great Divide"/ album


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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72251484Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaYounger country singer/songwriter https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kacey-musgraves/466044182 is back with a new album guiding herself through life. Her 7th album https://kaceymusgraves.lnk.to/MiddleofNowhere came out May 1st, combining songwriters...Kacey Musgraves is back with a new album guiding herself through life. Her 7th album Middle of Nowhere came out May 1st, combining songwriters she's worked on her past albums playing country, folk, and alternative. Collectively, the record fits in her discography with guest vocalists and Tejano instrumentation. I give my track-by-track review as a dedicated fan. 

Interviews: NPR, Apple Music, CBS Sunday Morning

star-crossed visual film (2021)

Vote your fav Kacey album here.

ACMs performance: "Dry Spell"

YouTube album channel

"Mama's Broken Heart" - Miranda Lambert (2013)

Gregory Alan Isakov

Willie Nelson

Episode Recaps: Deeper Well - album review, The Tortured Poets Department  (Music Notes with Jess)

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" / 'Dandelion', Megan Moroney's 'Cloud 9', 
Noah Kahan's "The Great Divide"/ album


Become a supporter of this podcast: 885billystrings,danieltashian,doubleentendre,ellalangley,gregoryalanisakov,ianfitzchuk,joshosborne,kaceymusgraves,lukelaird,meganmoroney,mirandalambert,shanemcanally,taylorswift,tejano,texas,thetorturedpoetsdepartment,ttpd,willienelsontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/janet-jackson-top-10-hits-ep-17--72132798Janet Jackson turned 60 on May 16th! Fans are admiring the private stance she opted out of her late brother's Michael Jackson's current biopic Michael, re-discovering her terrific music! The Jacksons threw Janet a big party to celebrate, and The Grammys inducted one of her songs in their Hall of Fame. As a fan, I'll share my wide admiration of her and content to check out her amazing life in this countdown!

Top 10 Hits playlist:
10. “Runaway” (1995)
9. “Again” (1993)
8. “When I Think of You” (1986)
7. “Any Time, Any Place” (1993-1994)
6. “Someone to Call My Lover” (2001-2002)
5. “Together Again” / '(Deeper Remix)' (1997-1998)
4. “Nasty” (1986-1987)
3. “That’s the Way Love Goes” (1993)
2. “All for You” (2001)
1. “Rhythm Nation” (1989-1990)

Janet Jackson Documentary (2022)

Janet & "Gymnopédie; Who Sampled

Grammy Hall of Fame speech

Poetic Justice, Usher's "Call Me A Mack"

PIck A Disc interview episode

Microsoft glitch; laptop crash: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chc6XHcJ6AT/

Sunday Inspiration quotes hashtag

My other favs: "Young Love", "Say You Do", Control 35, "If", "The Body That Love You", "Got 'Til Its Gone", "Every Time", "Come On Get Up", "Feels So Right", "Love Scene (Ooh Baby)", "All Nite (Don't Stop)", "Spending Time With You", "Truly", "Take Care", "Rock With U", "Rollercoaster", "Can't B Good", "What's Ur Name", "Make Me", "Nothing", "Unbreakable", "Dammn Baby", "After You Fall", "Broken Hearts Heal", "Made For Now"


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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72132798Sat, 23 May 2026 19:31:06 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaMy favorite singer https://www.janetjackson.com/ turned https://x.com/JanetJackson/status/2055803723947938295?s=20! Fans are admiring the private stance she opted out of her late brother's https://www.michaeljackson.com/'s current biopic...Janet Jackson turned 60 on May 16th! Fans are admiring the private stance she opted out of her late brother's Michael Jackson's current biopic Michael, re-discovering her terrific music! The Jacksons threw Janet a big party to celebrate, and The Grammys inducted one of her songs in their Hall of Fame. As a fan, I'll share my wide admiration of her and content to check out her amazing life in this countdown!

Top 10 Hits playlist:
10. “Runaway” (1995)
9. “Again” (1993)
8. “When I Think of You” (1986)
7. “Any Time, Any Place” (1993-1994)
6. “Someone to Call My Lover” (2001-2002)
5. “Together Again” / '(Deeper Remix)' (1997-1998)
4. “Nasty” (1986-1987)
3. “That’s the Way Love Goes” (1993)
2. “All for You” (2001)
1. “Rhythm Nation” (1989-1990)

Janet Jackson Documentary (2022)

fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acm-awards-2026-predictions-ep-16--7202692861st ACM Awards return May 17th 8pm/e on Amazon Prime Video, Twitch, and national country radio simulcasts. Despite the 60th ceremony taking place last year, celebs and fans weren't pleased with the turnout. This caused ACM to make internal changes, and diversify 2026's ballot. Before its televised broadcast, I predict how 9 of the awards will result: Music Event of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Duo of the Year, Group of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. Follow our social media on the links below to comment your predictions, following along during and after the show. 

ACM Press Release

Taste of Country - Snubs & Surprises

Billboard - Snubs & Surprises

Amazon Music's ACMs Playlist

Lainey Wilson's wedding

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72026928Sat, 16 May 2026 01:30:02 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaThe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/61st_Academy_of_Country_Music_Awards return May 17th 8pm/e on https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GWXXZDJ7, https://www.twitch.tv/amazonmusic/schedule, and national...61st ACM Awards return May 17th 8pm/e on Amazon Prime Video, Twitch, and national country radio simulcasts. Despite the 60th ceremony taking place last year, celebs and fans weren't pleased with the turnout. This caused ACM to make internal changes, and diversify 2026's ballot. Before its televised broadcast, I predict how 9 of the awards will result: Music Event of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Duo of the Year, Group of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. Follow our social media on the links below to comment your predictions, following along during and after the show. 

ACM Press Release

Taste of Country - Snubs & Surprises

Billboard - Snubs & Surprises

Amazon Music's ACMs Playlist

Lainey Wilson's wedding

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>145849winchester,acm,acmawards,acms,chrisstapleton,codyjohnson,countrymusic,ellalangley,kennychesney,lukecombs,mackenzieporter,meganmoroney,mirandalambert,muscadinebloodline,paramountplus,rascalflatts,rileygreen,thelmaandjames,thewizardofozfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-gaga-doechii-s-runway-ep-15--71938405The Devil Wears Prada's loosely based on author Lauren Weisberger's experience working at Vogue. 20th Century Fox adapted her 2003 book in 2006's film. Covering fashion, business, relationships, and social life, the movie changed pop culture and now the sequel is 20 years later. Female driven musically and societal, The Devil Wears Prada 2 's hitting nerves in fashion, magazine, and print media industries. Viewing all sides, I summarize the characters' context, Lady Gaga & Doechii's dance single "RUNWAY", compare both movies' soundtracks, and other songs catwalking the same swag in a custom playlist. 

Runway magazine movie site. Pre-movie merch, sunglasses

Lincoln Center's The Devil Wears Prada 2 - Red Carpet Event
The Devil Wears Prada soundrack (2006)

Favs: "City of Blinding Lights" - U2, "Seven Days In Sunny June" - Jamiroquai,
"Here I Am" (Kaskade Remix) - David Morales feat. Tamra Keenan

RuPaul's Drag Race

The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack; "Material Lover" - Sienna Spiro

"RUNWAY" Fashion Playlist:
"RUNWAY" - Lady Gaga & Doechii (2026)
"Supermodel (You Better Work)" - RuPaul (1992-1993)
"Vogue" - Madonna (1990)
"Born This Way" - Lady Gaga (2011)
"Rain On Me" - Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande (2020)
"Rapture" - Blondie (1980-1981)
"About Damn Time" - Lizzo (2022)
"yes and?" - Ariana Grande (2024)
"Finesse (Remix)" - Brunos Mars feat. Cardi B (2018)
"Uptown Funk" - Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014-2015)

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71938405Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:02 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://www.laurenweisberger.com/books/the-devil-wears-prada/story/'s loosely based on author Lauren Weisberger's experience working at Vogue. 20th Century Fox adapted her 2003 book in...The Devil Wears Prada's loosely based on author Lauren Weisberger's experience working at Vogue. 20th Century Fox adapted her 2003 book in 2006's film. Covering fashion, business, relationships, and social life, the movie changed pop culture and now the sequel is 20 years later. Female driven musically and societal, The Devil Wears Prada 2 's hitting nerves in fashion, magazine, and print media industries. Viewing all sides, I summarize the characters' context, Lady Gaga & Doechii's dance single "RUNWAY", compare both movies' soundtracks, and other songs catwalking the same swag in a custom playlist. 

Runway magazine movie site. Pre-movie merch, sunglasses

Lincoln Center's The Devil Wears Prada 2 - Red Carpet Event
The Devil Wears Prada soundrack (2006)

Favs: "City of Blinding Lights" - U2, "Seven Days In Sunny June" - Jamiroquai,
"Here I Am" (Kaskade Remix) - David Morales feat. Tamra Keenan

RuPaul's Drag Race

The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack; "Material Lover" - Sienna Spiro

"RUNWAY" Fashion Playlist:
"RUNWAY" - Lady Gaga & Doechii (2026)
"Supermodel (You Better Work)" - 1099annehathaway,arianagrande,blondie,brunomars,cardib,doechii,emilyblunt,fashion,jamiroquai,kaskade,ladygaga,lizzo,madonna,merylstreep,rupaul,siennaspiro,stanleytucci,thedevilwearsprada,thedevilwearsprada2,u2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noah-kahan-s-out-of-body-the-great-divide-album-ep-14--71830302Noah Kahan's an authentic modern folk singer, reawakened over the response fans feel through his music. Emotionally overcoming mental health struggles, he's ready to move on positively with his Vermont family backing him up. Two new projects presenting his stories are Netflix documentary Noah Kahan: Out of Body, and deluxe album The Great Divide: The Last Of The Bugs. Following up from episode 8's review of the title track, I now reveal my thoughts of both finished works. 

Apple Music's page and interviews.

SNL Season 51 finale schedules.

Jess also recommends: 
Music Notes with Jess episodes: Ed Sheeran Top 11, Jelly Roll Bio & Top 3 Hits

Documentaries: The Sum of It All, Jelly Roll: Save Me, Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hileel,

Music Media Review episodes: Megan Moroney's 'Cloud 9', Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ella Langley's 'Dandelion'

Aaron Dessner's discography/production credits.

Bon Iver (Justin Vernon)

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71830302Sat, 02 May 2026 17:15:03 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2022-08-23/musician-noah-kahan-performs-stick-season-and-dishes-on-tiktok-stardom's an authentic modern folk singer, reawakened over the response fans feel through his music. Emotionally overcoming...Noah Kahan's an authentic modern folk singer, reawakened over the response fans feel through his music. Emotionally overcoming mental health struggles, he's ready to move on positively with his Vermont family backing him up. Two new projects presenting his stories are Netflix documentary Noah Kahan: Out of Body, and deluxe album The Great Divide: The Last Of The Bugs. Following up from episode 8's review of the title track, I now reveal my thoughts of both finished works. 

Apple Music's page and interviews.

SNL Season 51 finale schedules.

Jess also recommends: 
Music Notes with Jess episodes: Ed Sheeran Top 11, Jelly Roll Bio & Top 3 Hits

Documentaries: The Sum of It All, Jelly Roll: Save Me, Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hileel,

Music Media Review episodes: Megan Moroney's 'Cloud 9', Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ella Langley's 'Dandelion'

Aaron Dessner's discography/production credits.

Bon Iver (Justin Vernon)

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Follow our social media on Facebook, 678aarondessner,boniver,folk,mentalhealthawareness,modernfolk,musicdocumentaries,netflixdocumentary,noahkahan,noahkahanoutofbody,thegreatdivide,vermontfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-jackson-biopic-review-ep-13--71642169Michael Jackson has a new biopic! Released after his 2009 death, Universal Pictures / Lionsgate took a unique direction constructing its script and casting. Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson stars and resembles his late uncle! I input my review how the movie timelines and compare it to other existing media sharing similar qualities. 

MJ The Musical 

The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)

Janet Jackson Documentary (2022)

1993 Super Bowl Halftime Show

"Stranger in Moscow" (1995)

Notorious (2009)

Straight Outta Compton (2015)

Interviews: TODAY Show; Late Night with Seth Meyers
Kelly Clarkson Show - both Michael Jackson actors; Coleman Domingo

Jennifer Hudson Show: both Michael Jackson actors & Coleman Domingo

The Jackson 5 Top 10 - Music Notes with Jess episode

Vote your film review here.

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71642169Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:16:29 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaTwo postponements and 3 years later, later https://www.michaeljackson.com/ has a new https://michael.movie/! Released after his 2009 death, Universal Pictures / Lionsgate took a unique direction constructing its script and...Michael Jackson has a new biopic! Released after his 2009 death, Universal Pictures / Lionsgate took a unique direction constructing its script and casting. Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson stars and resembles his late uncle! I input my review how the movie timelines and compare it to other existing media sharing similar qualities. 

MJ The Musical 

The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)

Janet Jackson Documentary (2022)

1993 Super Bowl Halftime Show

"Stranger in Moscow" (1995)

Notorious (2009)

Straight Outta Compton (2015)

Interviews: TODAY Show; Late Night with Seth Meyers
Kelly Clarkson Show - both Michael Jackson actors; Coleman Domingo

Jennifer Hudson Show: both Michael Jackson actors & Coleman Domingo

The Jackson 5 Top 10 - Music Notes with Jess episode

Vote your film review here.

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Follow our social media on fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/artemis-ii-themed-playlist-ep-12--71440437ARTEMIS II  is NASA's latest successful moon voyage. The whole world welcomed the positive distraction, and uniting peacefully. A highlight for space travel and 2026, I was inspired curating this themed playlist adding in the fun. 

ARTEMIS II Wake Up Playlist

Episode Playlist:
“Space Oddity” - David Bowie (1969)
“Fly Me to the Moon” - Frank Sinatra (1967)
“Man on the Moon” - R.E.M. (1992)
“Rocket Man” - Elton John (1972)
“Moonlight Sonata” - Beethoven (1803, 1830)
“Walking On the Moon” - The Police (1979)
“Don’t Stop Me Now” - Queen (1977)
“Levitating” - Dua Lipa (2020)
“Stars Wars (Main Title)" - John Williams (1977)
“Star Wars/Cantina Band" - Meco (1977)

Mentioned Media: 2001: A Space Odyssey, "Tebowie" - Jimmy Fallon (2012), Man on the Moon, Rocketman, "Cold Heart”, Bohemian Rhapsody, Brian May, Music by John Williams

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71440437Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://www.nasa.gov/stem-content/artemis-ii-observe-the-moon/ is https://www.nasa.gov/'s latest successful moon voyage. The whole world welcomed the positive distraction, and uniting peacefully. A highlight for space travel and 2026, I was inspired...ARTEMIS II  is NASA's latest successful moon voyage. The whole world welcomed the positive distraction, and uniting peacefully. A highlight for space travel and 2026, I was inspired curating this themed playlist adding in the fun. 

ARTEMIS II Wake Up Playlist

Episode Playlist:
“Space Oddity” - David Bowie (1969)
“Fly Me to the Moon” - Frank Sinatra (1967)
“Man on the Moon” - R.E.M. (1992)
“Rocket Man” - Elton John (1972)
“Moonlight Sonata” - Beethoven (1803, 1830)
“Walking On the Moon” - The Police (1979)
“Don’t Stop Me Now” - Queen (1977)
“Levitating” - Dua Lipa (2020)
“Stars Wars (Main Title)" - John Williams (1977)
“Star Wars/Cantina Band" - Meco (1977)

Mentioned Media: 2001: A Space Odyssey, "Tebowie" - Jimmy Fallon (2012), Man on the Moon, Rocketman, "Cold Heart”, 1869artemisii,beethoven,davidbowie,dualipa,eltonjohn,franksinatra,johnwilliams,meco,nasa,queen,rem,r.e.m.,spacemissions,spacesongs,spotifyplaylist,starwars,thepolicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ella-langley-s-dandelion-review-ep-11--71261162Ella Langley's Dandelion album is out! Her humble growth inspired its conception, especially with current country/pop #1 "Choosin' Texas". Will the record withstand same longevity like the top hit? I overview the singles' beforehand success, then summarize rest of the tracks' themes. 

I recommend hearing Episode 4 and Episode 6 to preview this new one. 

Dandelion's promo singles: "Choosin' Texas", "Be Her", "Dandelion", "Loving Life Again"

Miranda Lambert discography

Joybeth Taylor's songwriting credits

Laura Veltz's songwriting credits

Jake Worthington's music

ACM nominations

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71261162Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:20:55 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaFour promo singles later, https://country1025.com/2025/10/10/how-ella-langley-turned-small-town-dreams-into-country-gold/'s https://ellalangley.lnk.to/dandelion album is out! Her humble growth inspired its conception, especially with...Ella Langley's Dandelion album is out! Her humble growth inspired its conception, especially with current country/pop #1 "Choosin' Texas". Will the record withstand same longevity like the top hit? I overview the singles' beforehand success, then summarize rest of the tracks' themes. 

I recommend hearing Episode 4 and Episode 6 to preview this new one. 

Dandelion's promo singles: "Choosin' Texas", "Be Her", "Dandelion", "Loving Life Again"

Miranda Lambert discography

Joybeth Taylor's songwriting credits

Laura Veltz's songwriting credits

Jake Worthington's music

ACM nominations

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>724aaronraitiere,billboard,carterfaith,choosintexas,dandelionalbum,ellalangley,hot100,hotcountryairplay,hotcountrysongs,jakeworthington,joybethtaylor,kaitlinbutts,mirandalambertfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-hot-chili-peppers-hillel-anthony-flea-ep-10--71102687Red Hot Chili Peppers are one on my favorite and greatest rock bands of all time! Their zany music has lasted 4 decades, now the lineup is ready to share stories in 2 new projects. The Rise of The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hileel, and Flea's first album Honora. As a dedicated fan, I give my review of both works in this episode. 

Interviews: Zane Lowe Show, Tonight Show, Finding Your Roots: episode

Mentioned Media: "Maggot Brain" - Funkadelic (1971), "Wichita Lineman" - Glen Campbell (1968), "Thinkin' Bout You" / "Sweet Life" - Frank Ocean (2012),  "Willow Weep for Me" - Ella Fitzgerald (1959)

Jimmy Webb performing "Wichita Lineman" (2011)

"A Plea"; Flea's "Thinkin Bout You" cover

FireAid set

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71102687Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:00:03 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://redhotchilipeppers.com/ are one on my favorite and greatest rock bands of all time! Their zany music has lasted 4 decades, now the lineup is ready to share stories in 2 new projects....Red Hot Chili Peppers are one on my favorite and greatest rock bands of all time! Their zany music has lasted 4 decades, now the lineup is ready to share stories in 2 new projects. The Rise of The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hileel, and Flea's first album Honora. As a dedicated fan, I give my review of both works in this episode. 

Interviews: Zane Lowe Show, Tonight Show, Finding Your Roots: episode

Mentioned Media: "Maggot Brain" - Funkadelic (1971), "Wichita Lineman" - Glen Campbell (1968), "Thinkin' Bout You" / "Sweet Life" - Frank Ocean (2012),  "Willow Weep for Me" - Ella Fitzgerald (1959)

Jimmy Webb performing "Wichita Lineman" (2011)

"A Plea"; Flea's "Thinkin Bout You" cover

FireAid set

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Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, 875alainjohannes,anthonykiedis,artificialintelligence,chadsmith,findingyourroots,flea,frankocean,funkadelic,glencampbell,hillelslovak,honora,jackirons,johnfrusicante,michaelbalzary,mikechester,nickcave,redhotchilipeppers,rhcp,theriseofredhotchilipeppers,thomyorketruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miley-cyrus-top-10-ep-9--70959562Disney Channel aired Hannah Montana, Disney+ filmed a reunion documentary, and iHeartRadio Music Awards gave Miley Cyrus an Innovator award. Growing up publicly and personally, she's lucky maintaining self-control living a wild life, and shaping her pop music career. Looking back, I countdown 10 solo hits I recommend. 

Miley Cyrus Top 10:
10. “II Most Wanted” - Beyoncé (2024); live
9. “Can’t Be Tamed” (2010)
8. “Slide Away” (2019)
7. “Used to Be Young” (2023)
6. “We Can’t Stop” (2013)
5. “Midnight Sky” (2020)
4. “Party in the USA” (2009)
3. “Wrecking Ball” (2013)
2. “Flowers” (2023)
1. “The Climb” (2009)

Mentioned Media: COWBOY CARTER; "Just Stand Up!" (Single); Deborah Harry (Blondie); "Edge of Seventeen"; "It's My Party"; Jessie J; "Nothing Compares 2 U"; "I Will Survive"; "Achy Breaky Heart"; "Old Town Road (Remix)"; Dolly & Miley's "Wrecking Ball" duet

"Come Get It Bae” - Pharrell Williams
"Adore You"; “The Big Bang”

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70959562Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:05:05 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaCelebrating the 20th anniversary since https://disneynow.com/all-shows/disney-channel aired https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-1cffe36e-99a4-40e4-9f2f-2656c6847fab, https://www.disneyplus.com/ filmed a...Disney Channel aired Hannah Montana, Disney+ filmed a reunion documentary, and iHeartRadio Music Awards gave Miley Cyrus an Innovator award. Growing up publicly and personally, she's lucky maintaining self-control living a wild life, and shaping her pop music career. Looking back, I countdown 10 solo hits I recommend. 

Miley Cyrus Top 10:
10. “II Most Wanted” - Beyoncé (2024); live
9. “Can’t Be Tamed” (2010)
8. “Slide Away” (2019)
7. “Used to Be Young” (2023)
6. “We Can’t Stop” (2013)
5. “Midnight Sky” (2020)
4. “Party in the USA” (2009)
3. “Wrecking Ball” (2013)
2. “Flowers” (2023)
1. “The Climb” (2009)

Mentioned Media: COWBOY CARTER;1971beyonce,cowboycarter,disneychannel,fleetwoodmac,hannahmontana,jessialexander,jessiej,mileycyrus,standuptocancer,stevienicksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noah-kahan-s-the-great-divide-ep-8--70800134Noah Kahan is a contemporary folk singer, sharing mental health issues through his music. He aims it'll help others like him, and established a non-profit to help others like him. With his upcoming album The Great Divide, the title track voices his growth, and so will a Netflix documentary looking into his private life. Inspiring resilience just in time for spring's beginnings, I give my review of Noah's powerful impact. 

Noah Kahan & Jelly Roll

"Stick Season"; "Dial Drunk" (SNL, 2023)

"The Great Divide"
"Porch Light"
YouTube Channel

ACMs 2024: "Mountain with a View" & "Stick Season"; "Cowboys Cry Too" - Kelsea Ballerini

Noah Kahan on Nate Bargatze's Christmas Special (2024)

Check out my video podcast article published in Twisted Pulp Magazine. 



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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70800134Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:05:02 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2022-08-23/musician-noah-kahan-performs-stick-season-and-dishes-on-tiktok-stardom is a https://www.billboard.com/charts/americana-folk-albums/...Noah Kahan is a contemporary folk singer, sharing mental health issues through his music. He aims it'll help others like him, and established a non-profit to help others like him. With his upcoming album The Great Divide, the title track voices his growth, and so will a Netflix documentary looking into his private life. Inspiring resilience just in time for spring's beginnings, I give my review of Noah's powerful impact. 

Noah Kahan & Jelly Roll

"Stick Season"; "Dial Drunk" (SNL, 2023)

"The Great Divide"
"Porch Light"
YouTube Channel

ACMs 2024: "Mountain with a View" & "Stick Season"; "Cowboys Cry Too" - Kelsea Ballerini

Noah Kahan on Nate Bargatze's Christmas Special (2024)

Check out my video podcast article published in Twisted Pulp780folkmusic,indiefolk,kelseaballerini,mentalhealthawareness,noahkahan,thegreatdivide,vermonttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harry-styles-music-concerts-ep-7--70638050Harry Styles grow up publicly and musically for 15 years. From UK's The X Factor, One Direction, and a solo global pop artist! To review his 4th album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, I interviewed Seeing Them Live's podcast host Charles Zona, and his teenage daughter. They share great stories as Harry's biggest fans, and seeing his concerts! 

Harry's promo cameos: 2026 Grammys Album of the Year; BBC Radio 1; BRIT Awards;
Zane Lowe Show; crashing SNL a week early; Netflix's One Night In Manchester

Episodes when I was on Seeing Them Live: George Michael Sings to Jessica, 2024 Wrap-up, 2025 Wrap Up (Pt. 1), (Pt. 2)


Charles' book: Ticket Stub Stories

Music Notes with Jess interview



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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70638050Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:21:03 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaWe've watched https://www.biography.com/musicians/harry-styleshttps://www.biography.com/musicians/harry-styles grow up publicly and musically for 15 years. From UK's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_X_Factor_(British_TV_series),...Harry Styles grow up publicly and musically for 15 years. From UK's The X Factor, One Direction, and a solo global pop artist! To review his 4th album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, I interviewed Seeing Them Live's podcast host Charles Zona, and his teenage daughter. They share great stories as Harry's biggest fans, and seeing his concerts! 

Harry's promo cameos: 2026 Grammys Album of the Year; BBC Radio 1; BRIT Awards;
Zane Lowe Show; crashing SNL a week early; Netflix's One Night In Manchester

Episodes when I was on Seeing Them Live: George Michael Sings to Jessica, 2024 Wrap-up, 2025 Wrap Up (Pt. 1), (Pt. 2)


Charles' book: Ticket Stub Stories

Music Notes with Jess interview



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Follow our social media on Facebook, X, fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/megan-moroney-s-cloud-9-review-ep-6--70526848Megan Moroney's 3rd album 'Cloud 9' debuted #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums, and 200 simultaneously! It's record breaking for her career, and coinciding with Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" back to Hot 100 top spot! What could've made 'Cloud 9's "3rd time the charm" luck? Music, fans, or marketing? I analyze the facts and let you decide in this episode. 

Megan Moroney's discography

Hits: "Tennesee Orange" (2022-2023), "Can't Break Up Now"- Old Dominion (2023), "I'm Not Pretty" (2023-2024), "Am I Okay?" (2024-2025), "No Caller ID" (2024), "You Had to Be There" feat. Kenny Chesney (2025), "6 Months Later" (2025-2026), "Beautiful Things" (2025-2026), "Wish I Didn't" (2026)

Mentioned Artists: Chase Rice, Sugarland, Morgan Wallen, Ed Sheeran, Kacey Musgraves, Jamey Johnson

Dutchess County Fair takes place annually in August, Rhinebeck, NY.  I saw Chase Rice 8/26/16. My friend Jess who works at a country station in a closer market introduced him on stage!

"Life Goes On (Remix)" - Ed Sheeran & Luke Combs (2023)

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70526848Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:00:04 +0000Jessica Ann Catena2026's music is off to a country start. https://www.biography.com/musicians/a62952137/megan-moroney's 3rd album...Megan Moroney's 3rd album 'Cloud 9' debuted #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums, and 200 simultaneously! It's record breaking for her career, and coinciding with Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" back to Hot 100 top spot! What could've made 'Cloud 9's "3rd time the charm" luck? Music, fans, or marketing? I analyze the facts and let you decide in this episode. 

Megan Moroney's discography

Hits: "Tennesee Orange" (2022-2023), "Can't Break Up Now"- Old Dominion (2023), "I'm Not Pretty" (2023-2024), "Am I Okay?" (2024-2025), "No Caller ID" (2024), "You Had to Be There" feat. Kenny Chesney (2025), "6 Months Later" (2025-2026), "Beautiful Things" (2025-2026), "Wish I Didn't" (2026)

Mentioned Artists: Chase Rice, Sugarland, Morgan Wallen, fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bruno-mars-the-romantic-review-ep-5--70363251Bruno Mars just released his new album The Romantic! Recapping his 15+ years music career, we explore the different styles he's composed and sang. Hear my critique comparisons of Bruno's discography, and his other 2026 plans. 

Romantic Radio - synopsis and rerun schedule
iHeartRadio's Love Songs Channel
Promo short video/ livestream clip

Mentioned Media:
R&B groups: The Main Ingredient, The O'Jays, The Stylistics
The Police - "Roxanne" (1979)
Santana - "Oyo Come Va" (1970)

SNL skit: Bruno Mars sings for Pandora (2012)

Hawthorne Radio - Mayer Hawthorne's online radio mixes

The Romantic Tour's schedule

Record Store Day's 2026 Brand Ambassador

You may also like my Music Notes with Jess episodes: Bruno Mars Top 10, Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem', Mayer Hawthorne Top 10

Music Media Review episodes: Grammys 2026 Predictions, Super Bowl Latin Halftime Shows, 2016 Love Songs Playlist

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70363251Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:00:08 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaBreaking a 10-year solo hiatus, https://open.spotify.com/artist/0du5cEVh5yTK9QJze8zA0C just released his https://store.brunomars.com/ https://www.brunomars.com/music/romantic! Recapping his 15+ years music career, we explore the different styles he's...Bruno Mars just released his new album The Romantic! Recapping his 15+ years music career, we explore the different styles he's composed and sang. Hear my critique comparisons of Bruno's discography, and his other 2026 plans. 

Romantic Radio - synopsis and rerun schedule
iHeartRadio's Love Songs Channel
Promo short video/ livestream clip

Mentioned Media:
R&B groups: The Main Ingredient, The O'Jays, The Stylistics
The Police - "Roxanne" (1979)
Santana - "Oyo Come Va" (1970)

SNL skit: Bruno Mars sings for Pandora (2012)

Hawthorne Radio - Mayer Hawthorne's online radio mixes

The Romantic Tour's schedule

Record Store Day's 2026 Brand Ambassador

You may also like my Music Notes with Jess episodes: Bruno Mars Top 10, Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem', Mayer Hawthorne Top 10

915brunomars,brunomarsdiscography,disco,iheartradio,latin,latinsoul,livestream,mayerhawthorne,onlineradio,r&b,recordstoreday,romanticradio,saturdaynightlive,snl,soul,theromantic,tiktokfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ella-langley-s-choosin-texas-ep-4--70195291Ella Langley. Her song "Choosin' Texas" spanned over late 2025, recently hit #1 on the Hot 100! Aside from this crossover success, this track has set records for recent country songs, and broke a milestone streak since a famous female earned her #1 topping the Hot 100 and Hot Country. In this episode, timeline Ella's music background, "Choosin' Texas"'s climb, and significant charting patterns leading to her next album Dandelion. 

"Choosin' Texas" at CMA Awards 2025

Other Dandelion promo singles: "Dandelion", "Be Her"

First hits: "You Look Like You Love Me" feat. Riley Green (2024)
"Weren't for the Wind" (2024-2025)

"Strange" - Miranda Lambert (2022)

"Kerosene" (Live at 2025 ACM Awards) - Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert

"Drunk and I Don't Wanna Go Home" - Elle King & Miranda Lambert (2021)

"Thought You Should Know" - Morgan Wallen (2023)

"Texas Hold 'Em" - Beyoncè (2024) / "Texas" - Blake Shelton (2024-2025)

"9 to 5" - Dolly Parton (1980-1981)

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70195291Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:35:50 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaBillboard history has been made so soon on 2026's charts. An astonishing one is by modern country singer, https://country1025.com/2025/10/10/how-ella-langley-turned-small-town-dreams-into-country-gold/. Her song...Ella Langley. Her song "Choosin' Texas" spanned over late 2025, recently hit #1 on the Hot 100! Aside from this crossover success, this track has set records for recent country songs, and broke a milestone streak since a famous female earned her #1 topping the Hot 100 and Hot Country. In this episode, timeline Ella's music background, "Choosin' Texas"'s climb, and significant charting patterns leading to her next album Dandelion. 

"Choosin' Texas" at CMA Awards 2025

Other Dandelion promo singles: "Dandelion", "Be Her"

First hits: "You Look Like You Love Me" feat. Riley Green (2024)
"Weren't for the Wind" (2024-2025)

"Strange" - Miranda Lambert (2022)

"Kerosene" (Live at 2025 ACM Awards) - Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert

"Drunk and I Don't Wanna Go Home" - Elle King & Miranda Lambert (2021)

"Thought You Should Know" - Morgan Wallen (2023)

"Texas Hold 'Em" - Beyoncè (2024) / "Texas" - Blake Shelton (2024-2025)

"9 to 5" - Dolly Parton (1980-1981)

Become a supporter of...]]>864choosintexas,countrymusic,ellalangley,elleking,hot100,hotcountrysongs,mirandalambert,rileygreen,texas,texassongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2016-love-songs-playlist-ep-3--700551332016! So much music and pop culture from then, remain topical in 2026! Its nostalgia is cheering up globally, let's time warp replaying our favorite 2016 love songs for Valentine's Day. (I've listed other obscure cuts I enjoy below.). 

2016 Love Songs Playlist:
“Make Me Like You” - Gwen Stefani
“Cake By The Ocean” - DNCE (2015, 2016)
“PILLOWTALK” - Zayn
“Company” - Justin Bieber (2015-2016)
“Love On The Brain” - Rihanna (2016-2017)
“Into You” - Ariana Grande
“Don’t Let Me Down” - The Chainsmokers feat. Daya
“Lush Life” - Zara Larsson (2015, 2016, 2025-2026)
“This Town” - Niall Horan (2016-2017)
“Love On The Weekend” - John Mayer (2016-2017)

2016 love song deep Cuts I recommend:
"T-Shirt" / "Star of the Show" - Thomas Rhett (2015-2016)
Man About Town - Mayer Hawthorne
"The Sound" / "Somebody Else" - The 1975
"Without a Fight" - Brad Paisley feat. Demi Lovato
"Keep You In Mind" - Guordan Banks (2015-2016)
"Give It Up" - Nathan Sykes (from The Wanted) feat. G-Eazy
"Song for Another Time" - Old Dominion
"Blue Ain't Your Color" - Keith Urban

No Doubt's Vegas Residency @ Sphere 
"Kissing Strangers" - DNCE feat. Nicki Minaj (2017)
Grease Live!

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70055133Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:00:03 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaHappy Valentine's Day! Music exchanges are popular amongst our loved ones, a popular theme trending since New Years' is the year 2016! So much https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_in_American_musicand https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy1e605dvgofrom...2016! So much music and pop culture from then, remain topical in 2026! Its nostalgia is cheering up globally, let's time warp replaying our favorite 2016 love songs for Valentine's Day. (I've listed other obscure cuts I enjoy below.). 

2016 Love Songs Playlist:
“Make Me Like You” - Gwen Stefani
“Cake By The Ocean” - DNCE (2015, 2016)
“PILLOWTALK” - Zayn
“Company” - Justin Bieber (2015-2016)
“Love On The Brain” - Rihanna (2016-2017)
“Into You” - Ariana Grande
“Don’t Let Me Down” - The Chainsmokers feat. Daya
“Lush Life” - Zara Larsson (2015, 2016, 2025-2026)
“This Town” - Niall Horan (2016-2017)
“Love On The Weekend” - John Mayer (2016-2017)

2016 love song deep Cuts I recommend:
"T-Shirt" / "Star of the Show" - Thomas Rhett (2015-2016)
Man About Town - Mayer Hawthorne
fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/super-bowl-latin-halftime-shows-ep-2--69864491Super Bowl LX (60) is upon us! There's divide Bad Bunny doing the Halftime Show, but he's not the first Latin artist to do so and was invited back a second time. I recap prior broadcasts when Latin singers performed Super Bowl Halftime Shows, and other programming NFL's partnering with celebrities.

Super Bowl Latin Halftime Show Performers:
XXVI: (1992) - Gloria Estefan

XXXIII: (1999) - Gloria Estefan

XXXIV: (2000) - actor Edward James Olmos; singers: Christina Aguilera & Enrique Iglesias 

LIV: (2020) - Shakira, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin, Emme Muñiz

Mentioned Media:
Selena biopic (1997) - starring Jennifer Lopez & Edward James Olmos
Mulan (1998) / Tarzan (1999)

"MIA" - Bad Bunny joining Jimmy Fallon & The Roots (2019)

Manningcast / Fox NFL Sunday
Netflix Christmas Halftime Shows: Beyoncè (2024), Snoop Dogg (2026)

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864491Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:35:02 +0000Jessica Ann Catenahttps://www.nbc.com/sports/league/nfl https://www.peacocktv.com/sports is upon us! There's divide https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bad-bunny/1126808565 doing the Halftime Show, but he's not the first Latin artist to do so and was invited back...Super Bowl LX (60) is upon us! There's divide Bad Bunny doing the Halftime Show, but he's not the first Latin artist to do so and was invited back a second time. I recap prior broadcasts when Latin singers performed Super Bowl Halftime Shows, and other programming NFL's partnering with celebrities.

Super Bowl Latin Halftime Show Performers:
XXVI: (1992) - Gloria Estefan

XXXIII: (1999) - Gloria Estefan

XXXIV: (2000) - actor Edward James Olmos; singers: Christina Aguilera & Enrique Iglesias 

LIV: (2020) - Shakira, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin, Emme Muñiz

Mentioned Media:
Selena biopic (1997) - starring Jennifer Lopez & Edward James Olmos
Mulan (1998) / Tarzan (1999)

"MIA" - Bad Bunny joining Jimmy Fallon & The Roots (2019)

Manningcast / Fox NFL Sunday
Netflix Christmas Halftime Shows: 1107badbunny,christinaaguilera,disneyworld,enriqueiglesias,epcot,foxnflsunday,gloriaestefan,halftimeshows,jbalvin,jenniferlopez,jimmyfallon,latinhalftimeshows,manningcast,philcollins,shakira,steviewonder,superbowl,tarzan,theroots,tonibraxtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammys-2026-predictions-ep-1--69692277CBS and Paramount+ for a final airing. ABC acquired the rights starting 2027-2037.  Will pop culture influence winning results? I analyze 6 categories trending 2025's music scene. Hear my virtual ballot, then view before and after the show on our social media pages.

Grammys pre-show will air 3:30pm/e on YouTube. 

Grammys full ballot

Predicted categories mentioned: 
Best Contemporary Country Album
Best New Artist
Song of the Year
Record of the Year
Best Pop Vocal Album
Album of the Year

Grammys 2026 Nominees Playlist

Katseye's Gap ad

"Like I Love You" - Justin Timberlake (2003)

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Global Citizen Festival 2024 - Review; Grammys 2025 Predictions; Lola Young's "Messy"
MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAs; VMAs 2025 Predictions';
Buckingham Nicks' & Miley Cyrus' "Secrets"; Leon Thomas' "Mutt";
Olivia Dean Bio & Music; Jingle Ball 2025 Review; Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 1); Part 2

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69692277Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:00:08 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaWhat better way to begin a new podcast, talking about the upcoming Grammys! The 68th ceremony is airing 2/1 on https://www.cbs.com/shows/grammys/ and...CBS and Paramount+ for a final airing. ABC acquired the rights starting 2027-2037.  Will pop culture influence winning results? I analyze 6 categories trending 2025's music scene. Hear my virtual ballot, then view before and after the show on our social media pages.

Grammys pre-show will air 3:30pm/e on YouTube. 

Grammys full ballot

Predicted categories mentioned: 
Best Contemporary Country Album
Best New Artist
Song of the Year
Record of the Year
Best Pop Vocal Album
Album of the Year

Grammys 2026 Nominees Playlist

Katseye's Gap ad

"Like I Love You" - Justin Timberlake (2003)

You may also like these Music Notes with Jess episodes:
Global Citizen Festival 2024 - Review; Grammys 2025 Predictions; Lola Young's "Messy"
MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAs; VMAs 2025 Predictions';
16262026grammys,68thgrammyawards,68thgrammys,albumoftheyear,badbunny,bestnewartist,bestpopvocalalbum,beyonce,countrymusic,grammys,grammys2026,kendricklamar,kpopdemonhunters,ladygaga,luthervandross,recordoftheyear,songoftheyear,superbowl,thebigfour,vmasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-media-review-intro-trailer--69526487Music Notes with Jess for 6 years, I'm restarting a second podcasting chapter. Keeping up with modern music's rapid industry, I'll share my weekly opinions about all kinds of media: songs, TV, movies, holidays, make playlists, tributes, and celebrations.

Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena



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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69526487Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:15:51 +0000Jessica Ann CatenaWelcome, I'm Jess. After hosting https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-notes-with-jess--4065678for 6 years, I'm restarting a second podcasting chapter. Keeping up with modern music's rapid industry, I'll share my weekly opinions about all kinds of...Music Notes with Jess for 6 years, I'm restarting a second podcasting chapter. Keeping up with modern music's rapid industry, I'll share my weekly opinions about all kinds of media: songs, TV, movies, holidays, make playlists, tributes, and celebrations.

Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena



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