This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re pressing pause for Thanksgiving — but not without a huge thank you to everyone who listens, shares, and supports the podcast. I’m genuinely so grateful for this community, and I never take for granted that you choose to spend part of your week hanging out with me and geeking out over music.

Use this little break to unplug, recharge, and enjoy time with friends, family, chosen family, or whoever brings joy to your life. I’ll be back next week with our regular schedule: a fun mini episode on Wednesday and a brand-new deep dive on Thursday.

Happy Thanksgiving, and see you soon! 🦃🎧✨

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re diving into the glitchy, chaotic collision between AI and the music industry — where viral hits don’t always have a human behind them and the line between “artist” and “algorithm” keeps getting blurrier.

I’m breaking down the unexpected ways AI is already shaping the songs we stream, the drama it’s stirring up behind the scenes, and why some people are calling this the biggest shift in music since streaming. From legal gray areas to creative breakthroughs, things are getting complicated fast… and honestly, a little weird.

So what does the future look like — a musical renaissance, a tech takeover, or something in between? Tune in to find out. 🎧✨

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• https://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/streaming/haven-i-run-2025-11-11

• https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/that-new-hit-song-on-spotify-it-was-made-by-ai

• https://www.nme.com/news/music/ai-generated-country-track-walk-my-walk-tops-us-billboard-chart-3908829

• https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/13/ai-music-spotify-billboard-charts

• https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-magazine/articles/how-ai-generated-songs-are-fueling-the-rise-of-streaming-farms-74310

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2025/04/16/20000-ai-generated-songs-uploaded-to-deezer-every-single-day/

• https://news.sky.com/story/a-third-of-daily-music-uploads-are-ai-generated-and-97-of-people-cant-tell-the-difference-says-report-13469818

• https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/358201/how-does-ai-music-work-benefits-creativity-production-spotify

• https://www.npr.org/2024/04/25/1246928162/generative-ai-music-law-technology

• https://council.rollingstone.com/blog/the-impact-of-ai-generated-music/

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re diving headfirst into Grammy season — and the competition is fierce. 🏆 Will Bad Bunny make history again? Could Lady Gaga pull off another surprise win? Is Kendrick Lamar about to sweep? Or will Sabrina Carpenter be the breakout star of the night?

I’m breaking down my bold predictions for the Big 4 categories (Album, Record, Song, and Best New Artist 👀), plus which artists might dominate the main genre categories. Expect hot takes on the biggest snubs, the most surprising nominations, and a full rundown of who I think will be taking home the gold next year.

Whether you’re a pop stan, rap loyalist, or indie enthusiast, this episode is your one-stop guide to everything Grammy 2025 — drama, debates, and predictions included. ✨

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• https://www.grammy.com/news/2026-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list

• https://www.billboard.com/lists/2026-grammy-nominations-snubs-surprises/snubs-zach-top-megan-moroney-ella-langley/

• https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/grammys-snubs-surprises-lorde-weeknd-benson-boone-1235461201/

Your midweek music fix is back! In this Educate Your Earbuds mini, we’re diving into the latest chaos and comebacks in music pop culture — all in 15 minutes or less. From Hilary Duff making her long-awaited return to music (yes, it’s been a decade), to Robert Pattinson possibly trading the Batcave for the recording studio, there’s a lot to unpack. Plus, Charli XCX is bringing her edgy energy to the Wuthering Heights soundtrack with a wild collab, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony delivered some surprises, and Hayley Williams is taking on scalpers to protect real fans.

Tune in for your bite-sized dose of music news, pop nostalgia, and a little bit of chaos — every other Wednesday on Educate Your Earbuds.

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• https://parade.com/news/hilary-duff-new-tour-announcement

• https://www.nme.com/news/music/robert-pattinson-has-registered-seven-solo-songs-3903542

• https://www.vice.com/en/article/charli-xcx-and-john-cale-release-gothic-moody-single-house-from-wuthering-heights-soundtrack/

• https://apnews.com/article/rock-hall-inductees-2025-b299e1cb0ad7d23372ad253605942b6c

• https://hot1073fm.com/2025/11/10/hayley-williams-averts-scalpers-with-solo-tour-presale-plan-its-a-broken-and-convoluted-system/

Once upon a time, MTV ruled the music world — and now, it barely plays any. This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re unpacking what happened to the channel that changed music forever and why its legacy still matters today.

From its glory days of music videos and pop culture chaos to the latest news shaking up MTV’s UK channels, we’re tracing how the network slowly drifted away from its roots — and whether it could ever make a comeback.

If you grew up watching Pimp My Ride, MTV Cribs, or waiting for your favorite artist to drop a new video, this one’s for you. Tune in to Educate Your Earbuds, the music commentary podcast that dives deep into the sounds, scandals, and stories that shaped our playlists.

🎧 New episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.

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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_MTV

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_World

• https://www.vice.com/en/article/an-obituary-for-mtvs-music-channels-dead-at-40/\

• https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/oct/18/no-one-makes-money-from-them-with-mtv-channels-switching-off-is-the-music-video-under-threat

• https://www.fastcompany.com/91421362/how-tiktok-youtube-social-media-killed-mtv

• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cbs-simulcast-vmas-death-of-mtv-1236181020/

• https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2025/10/13/mtv-shut-down-in-the-us-what-mtv-music-channels-shut-down-is-mtv-shutting-down-teen-mom-jersey-shore/86676107007/

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re diving into the drama behind Billboard’s brand-new Hot 100 chart rules 😱. As of October 25th, 2025, Billboard dropped some major updates that completely changed how songs chart — and yep, a few long-running hits just got kicked off 👋.

We’ll break down what the new rules actually mean, why Billboard decided to shake things up, and what this could mean for the future of chart-topping music. Are these changes making things fairer, or just messier? And more importantly — do the charts even matter anymore in the streaming era? 👀

Tune in for a fun, music-nerd-approved breakdown of the biggest Billboard update in years! Perfect for pop lovers, chart watchers, and anyone who’s ever argued about who really deserves that #1 spot 

✨ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts — and don’t forget to follow Educate Your Earbuds for more deep dives into the wild world of music and pop culture!

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• https://billboard.substack.com/p/older-hits-will-now-drop-off-the

• https://www.npr.org/2025/10/22/g-s1-94489/billboard-hot-100-chart-changes-songs

• https://www.npr.org/2025/10/23/nx-s1-5582264/billboard-changes-the-rules-for-the-pop-charts

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/10/26/lady-gagas-longest-running-hit-has-been-forcibly-removed-from-the-songs-chart/

• https://americansongwriter.com/how-billboard-aims-to-stop-chart-manipulation-with-new-rules/

• https://www.instagram.com/popsamcam/reel/DQFEeHPDm5G/

• https://www.ask.com/culture/billboard-charts-music-industry
  

🎧 It’s time for another mini episode of Educate Your Earbuds — your biweekly 15-minute catch-up on all things music, pop culture, and whatever chaos is living rent-free in my head 💅

This week’s episode is packed: we’re talking about the NFL Commissioner finally responding to the Bad Bunny Super Bowl criticism 🏈🐰, and the exciting news about Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming third studio album (yes, she’s already teasing a new era!). Then we’ll dive into the messy Sombr vs. creator Meg drama that’s been all over social media 👀.

On a lighter note, Dua Lipa’s “Radical Optimism” tour just keeps delivering — from her adorable meet cute with fiancé Callum Turner to the 57 songs she’s already covered on tour 🎤✨. And last but not least… Katy Perry and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have gone official — because apparently, 2025 pop culture needed that plot twist 🇨🇦💋.

It’s quick, chaotic, and full of music news you didn’t know you needed. Tune in to Educate Your Earbuds for your midweek pop fix! 🎶

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• https://www.nfl.com/news/commissioner-roger-goodell-bad-bunny-s-super-bowl-halftime-show-not-being-reconsidered

• https://www.teenvogue.com/story/olivia-rodrigo-third-album-everything-we-know

• https://www.thecut.com/article/sombr-tiktok-drama-25-year-old-fan-explained.html

• https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a69126078/concert-age-gap-sombr/

• https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/10/20/dua-lipa-callum-turner-trust-hernan-diaz-book/86798095007/

• https://variety.com/2025/music/news/dua-lipa-56-covers-tour-green-day-tlc-acdc-1236554566/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/daft-punk-thomas-bangalter-dj-set-fred-again-paris-1236098096/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-justin-trudeau-confirm-relationship-official-1236098070/

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re tackling the ultimate music hot take — who are the best and worst vocalists of all time? 🎤 From powerhouse belters to soft indie crooners, we’re unpacking what actually makes someone a good singer and why some “meh” vocalists still have superstar status.

I’m sharing my spicy picks (no one’s safe 👀), comparing them to the internet’s rankings, and ending with the big question: do you really need to be a good vocalist to be a great artist?

Grab your headphones and your opinions — this episode’s equal parts chaos, music theory, and pure fun. 🎶

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• https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/opera/understanding-different-voice-types/

• https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/

• https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_greatest_singing_voices_of_all_time/s1__39115167

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/articles/13167a96-2ca5-4f73-8e52-30b094e6853a

• https://tonyosomusic.com/blogs/fighting-through-the-pain/posts/7530411/worst-singers-of-all-time-a-tribute-to-those-who-sang-anyway

• https://www.imdb.com/list/ls003006287/copy/

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/1hj1itv/worst_singers_to_have_made_it_famous/

🎶 Ever tried to live your best life too hard? This week on Educate Your Earbuds, I’m unpacking my absolutely chaotic concert marathon — four concerts in eight days (yes, you read that right 😅). Between screaming along to Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour and sprinting from venue to venue, I learned a lot about what happens when “work-life balance” turns into “concert-life chaos.”

In this episode, I’m sharing the highs, the meltdowns, and the little wake-up calls that came with trying to do it all. Then, we’ll get real about finding balance — whether you struggle to make time for fun or, like me, struggle to slow down long enough to fold laundry.

🎧 Tune in for relatable laughs, realistic self-care tips, and some concert stories that’ll make you feel seen. It’s all about keeping the vibe alive without burning out

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• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-fun/202507/when-happiness-feels-elusive-try-making-fun-a-habit-instead

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters/202309/finding-balance-in-imbalance

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters/202309/keep-finding-balance-in-imbalance

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• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-beats/202406/achieving-balance-mastering-the-five-life-rhythms

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-adaptive-mind/201809/the-best-way-find-balance-in-your-life

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side-by-side/201003/how-to-keep-your-life-in-balance-using-sweep
  

🎧 It’s time for another mini episode of Educate Your Earbuds — your biweekly dose of music pop culture chaos, hot takes, and random thoughts, all in 15 minutes or less 💅

This week, we’re diving into Bad Bunny’s big SNL comeback and all the early shade surrounding his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show 🏈🐰. Then, we’ve got Role Model bringing out Charli XCX for a surprise performance — and yes, I’ll get into some of the Charli drama that’s been stirring online lately 👀.

We’re also unpacking the mixed reactions to Taylor Swift’s new album, with both Swifties and non-fans sharing some strong opinions about her latest era 💬. Plus, we’ll hit a few highlights from Austin City Limits and that chaotic Billie Eilish Miami show moment that went viral for all the wrong reasons 😬.

It’s fast, fun, and full of music tea — tune in to Educate Your Earbuds for your midweek pop fix 🎶💋

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• https://www.npr.org/2025/10/05/nx-s1-5563116/bad-bunny-snl-premiere-trump

• https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2025/10/10/turning-point-usa-to-host-alternate-super-bowl-halftime-show/86620973007/

• https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/turning-point-usa-announces-counterprogram-super-bowl-halftime/story?id=126399150

• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/charli-xcx-saturday-night-live-role-model-cameo-1236398888/

• https://www.elle.com.au/culture/celebrity/charli-xcx-sympathy-is-a-knife-lyrics-meaning-taylor-swift/

• https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-flopping-10840775

• https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/austin-city-limits-2025-sabrina-carpenter-and-more-festival-highlights/

• https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/billie-eilish-violently-yanked-audience-member-miami-concert-rcna236869