Chris returns with a brand-new cohost (big reveal in this episode 👀) and a brand-new time slot. Every week, we’ll pick a theme, swap songs, and rate them on our 1–5 record scale. Expect music trivia, stories, laughs, and a whole lot of great tunes.📅 This Week’s Theme: Soundtracks Better Than the Movie 🎬Some movies may have flopped, but their soundtracks have become legendary. Tonight, we’re digging into the albums that outshined the films they came from.👉 Watch Live: Mondays at 7 PM ET on YouTube & Facebook👉 Replay Broadcast: Mondays at 8 AM ET on Radio Garden State👉 Listen Anytime: Available wherever you get podcasts (Spotify, Apple, etc.)💬 Join the live chat and share YOUR favorite soundtracks that were better than the movie!Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5194578248859648

Chris gives an update on the future of the show and all the news. Tune in for a BIG UPDATE!

Top 10 Summer Hit ListThis week on Song Swap Showdown, Chris counts down his Top 10 One-Hit Wonder Summer Hits! 🌞These are the unforgettable songs that blasted across radios, pool parties, and road trips — then vanished as quickly as they came. From nostalgic sing-alongs to surprise gems, this list celebrates the tracks that defined summers and still bring the heat years later.Grab a cold drink, kick back, and let’s dive into the ultimate one-hit wonder summer playlist.Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5194578248859648

With Amanda taking a break, Chris is flying solo and diving deep into one of the most underrated parts of an album—the final track.

These are the songs that leave a lasting impression, wrap up a musical journey, or sometimes just hit you right in the feels.

From epic rock ballads to haunting acoustic farewells, Chris counts down his Top 10 Album Closers of all time.

Agree? Disagree? Got one you think should’ve made the cut? Drop it in the comments and join the convo!

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We are taking the month of July off - see you in August!

Buckle up, y’all — it’s time for a Country Road Trip!

This week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are swapping their favorite country songs perfect for hitting the open road. 

Whether you're driving down a back road, cruising cross-country, or dreaming of a great escape, these songs belong on your road trip playlist. 

They'll each bring 3 tracks to the table and rate them on a scale of 1 to 5 records. Grab your keys and tune in!

LIFE IS A HIGHWAY - RASCAL FLATS

CRUISE - FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE

MUD ON THE TIRES - BRAD PAISLEY 

UNDER THE SPELL OF THE CITY - JD MCPHERSON

LONG TALL SALLY - WANDA JACKSON

SUNDAY MORNING COME DOWN - KRIS KRISTOFFERSON

🎶 Will your favorite make the list?

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It’s getting hot out there, and this week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are serving up the ultimate Songs About Summer! ☀️⛱️ 

From surf rock to summer love anthems, they’re swapping 3 songs each that capture the season's vibe.

Which tracks bring the heat and which deserve to be left off the summer playlist? 🌊🎵 Tune in for fun, sunshine, and a few musical surprises!

SONGS:

Summertime Sunshine - Skeeter Davis

Take Me To the Ocean - The Movement

Island Song - Zac Brown Band

Summertime - The Sundays

You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth - Meatloaf

Summertime Girls - Y&T

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It’s getting hot out there, and this week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are serving up the ultimate Songs About Summer! ☀️⛱️

From surf rock to summer love anthems, they’re swapping 3 songs each that capture the season's vibe.

Which tracks bring the heat and which deserve to be left off the summer playlist? 🌊🎵 Tune in for fun, sunshine, and a few musical surprises!

SUMMER JAMS PLAYLIST - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1k8TOKsrvkXU0JvKPlbVuV?si=365fa2f954f74ebc

SONGS:

Summertime Sunshine - Skeeter Davis

Take Me To the Ocean - The Movement

Island Song - Zac Brown Band

Summertime - The Sundays

You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth - Meatloaf

Summertime Girls - Y&T

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💬 Drop your favorite summer jam in the comments!

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This week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are taking their playlists international! 🌎✈️ They’re each swapping three songs that are either about another country or feature a country in the title.

Which songs will earn a 5-record rating and secure a spot on the Eternity Playlist… and which ones should just stay on a layover?

What’s your favorite song about a country? Drop it in the comments!

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This week, Amanda and Chris are packing their bags and hitting the musical map — it’s all about Songs About U.S. States! Whether it’s a rock anthem about California, a country jam for Tennessee, or a soulful ode to Georgia, they’re each swapping three state-inspired songs that represent the sounds of America.

Which tracks will earn a spot on the eternity playlist, and which will be left at the border? Tune in to find out!

• Tennessee Fast Top Box - Rosanne Cash
• Meet Me in Montana - Dean Seals, Marie Osmond
• Alaska - Maggie Rogers

• Meet Me by the River's Edge - The Gaslight Anthem
• California - The Delta Spirit
• So Jersey - The Bouncing Souls

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