Did you turn on the radio one day and feel like EDM had invaded the airwaves overnight? (That's what happened to Heather.) Chris and Heather (mostly Chris) explain the much-older-than-expected origin story of EDM.

We continue last week's conversation with Michael Strelo-Smith and learn the ins-and-outs of competing on reality TV as a classical singer, including meeting the legendary Simon Cowell as well as the reality of "life after the show". Missed Part 1? Go back and catch up with episode 16! (We'll wait, we promise.)

What does it take to sing on tv? Singing competitions have been a part of the reality tv landscape for the last few years, but what does it look like behind the scenes for the competitors? We're joined this week by former America's Got Talent competitor Michael Strelo-Smith to get some insider knowledge on what's really happening when the cameras aren't on.

BIRTHDAY EPISODE! This week, we celebrated Heather by opening some wine and going through the history of the world's most popular song. Drink along while we uncover some weird birthday traditions from around the world and in true Music Untapped fashion, get pissed off about copyright law.

What are the best DGAF moments in music history? Musicians are notorious for playing by their own rules. Whether they're living in their own little world or trying to end ours, so many musicians just don't give a fuck. This week, Chris and Heather share some of their favorites.

Why is opera dying? This rich tradition has recently seen a financial decline while simultaneously weathering scandals and an inability to draw in younger audiences. We debate the causes behind these issues and possible ways to alleviate the problems.

What was the first song ever written? If you can speak, you can sing, and human beings have been singing for over 60,000 years. This week we jump back in time to the earliest written songs and examine the origin story of music itself.

How did Sweden take over pop music? Heather and Chris explore how Swedish pop producers have been quietly taking over the American airwaves, through both the hits they produce as well as their influence on musical trends.

What makes music the ultimate brain workout? Music has been proven to not only strengthen our minds but also has some crazy healing powers. Heather and Chris explore how using music can help us flex our brains on a new level.

What are music's ballsiest ripoffs? Some incredibly well-known pieces of music are actually appalling cases of musical plagiarism. Heather and Chris call out some of the worst offenders while tossing back some bloody Mary's.