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 others to be a light in this world. We love her, and we always will. 🦋 Clap if you love Dolly.

On Repeat:

Sent From Above by Dolly Parton

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 

Good Girls & Cowgirls by Zach Top

What Are The Odds by Jorja Smith

Hazel Eyes by Sam Smith

Young by Dan + Shay

Flops:

Long Way Home by Stella Lefty 

Need Another Spin:

Happiness Anytime: Part 2 by Leon Bridges 

Gentlewoman by Cleo Sol

New Music Friday Playlist

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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 thing anymore? We break down vocal training as muscle conditioning, why live-pitch correction tools are used, the difference between lip-syncing and a backing track, and where fans should draw the line on authenticity. Clap if you don't care.
On Repeat:

Mis Colegas by Ska-P

One Kiss From You by Britney Spears 
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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 in American football. We get into the singers who have taken it on, Carrie Underwood's 14-year reign, and the absurd process of recording it for every possible matchup. Clap if you don't care.

I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts 

SNF theme evolution video

Carrie Underwood interview

Andor comparison video

On Repeat: 

Take a Picture by Filter 

Alguien que te amaba by Karol G 

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 care.

Old Town Road by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
On Repeat:
oh well by Ariana Grande

I wish you were here by Q

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 Losing You by The Avalanches featuring Portraits of Tracy

Jaded by Koe Wetzel ft. Ella Langley

Therapy at the Club by FLO

Flops:Sunset Marquis by Miranda Lambert

Chuck Timely & The Hourglass by Role Model

extra mentions: Got You by Noah Guy

Pull Me Out by Evan Honer featuring Medium Build

Do You See Me? by Q

New Music Friday Playlist

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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 care.

Old Town Road by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
On Repeat:
oh well by Ariana Grande

I wish you were here by Q

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 Wetmore

Coming Home by Odeal, Jorja Smith

Facedown Kentucky by Evening Elephants

Longing by Sam Gellaitry

Trail Mix (3pm) by Cautious Clay

Bullets & Blades by Shaboozey & Kehlani

Te Olvido (La La) by Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez & Becky G

Ricky and Eric explore the shrinking runtime of modern hits versus the sprawling epics of yesteryear. We break down why streaming favors bite‑size tracks, how artists adapt their storytelling, and whether brevity is the new brilliance. Clap if you don’t care.
Reference:
Dai Dai by Shakira & Burna Boy
Boston by Stella Lefty
On Repeat: 
Breathless by The Corrs
Home Depot by Medium Build
Sienna Spiro’s It Takes a Woman (Chris Stapleton Cover) 

Ricky reviews Charli XCX's new album Music, Fashion, Film, breaking down the standout tracks, lyrics, production, and whether she's done it again. Clap if you don't care.