In this week's episode of the Top Five Podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt continue their dive into their epic series, Songs from A to Z. This episode focuses on the letter 'Q' and features songs about 'quiet.' They share their top picks, including an upbeat dance hit, a hauntingly beautiful cover, and a heartwarming musical number. The duo also provides personal anecdotes and notable mentions, making for a unique and eclectic playlist. Tune in for a fun and insightful musical journey! Speaking that playlist: it's RIGHT HERE. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00:51 Songs About Quiet: The Letter Q 01:31 First Picks: Shut Up and Dance 02:45 Slowing It Down: If These Walls Could Speak 03:49 More Quiet Songs: When You Say Nothing at All 05:39 Honorable Mentions and Final Picks 20:39 Recap and Farewell

Join hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt as they continue their mega series 'Songs from A to Z.' This episode is all about party songs, with each host sharing their top five picks that start with the letter P. Get ready for a fun and eclectic playlist that'll have you dancing along. The hosts discuss songs spanning various genres from country to rock, making this episode a must-listen for all pop culture enthusiasts. Don't miss out on adding these lively tunes to your party playlist! The Apple Music Playlist is RIGHT HERE. 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:40 Songs from A to Z: Party Time 01:41 Country Party Songs 04:22 Kesha's Party Anthems 05:46 Punk Rock Party Vibes 07:05 Pink's Party Starter 09:02 Scissor Sisters and Kiki Parties 10:53 Madonna's Dance Remixes 12:04 Revisiting the Blonde Ambition Tour 12:29 The Quintessential Party Song: Nothing but a Good Time by Poison 13:22 Memories of Seeing Poison Live 14:01 Brett Michaels: A Gracious Performer 16:11 Honorable Mentions: Montgomery Gentry and Hot Shell Ray 22:35 Top Party Songs Recap 23:37 Closing Remarks and Farewell

Top Five Songs About Oceans - From The Pixies to Blondie: Pop Culture A to Z In this episode of the Top Five podcast, excellent hosts Annie Pruitt and Kris McPeak dive into their epic A-to-Z series, discussing songs related to the ocean for the letter 'O.' From classic hits to modern tunes, they recount their top five ocean-themed tracks and share personal anecdotes and memories associated with each. Tune in for a fun and nostalgic musical journey, complete with honorable mentions and lots of laughs. The playlist will be available on YouTube soon! 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast 00:23 Introducing the Theme: Songs About the Ocean 01:49 Song Picks: Beyond the Sea and Surfing USA 03:57 Diving Deeper: Pearl Jam and The Pixies 06:59 Blondie and Disney Classics 10:26 Rock Anthems and Honorable Mentions 15:50 Final Picks and Recap 20:10 Wrapping Up: A to Z Series Continues

Top Five Songs About Night - A to Z Series Welcome back, pop culture enthusiasts! In this episode of the Top Five podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt continue their A to Z series with their top five songs about 'Night'. From rock anthems to country tunes, and pop to classic hits, Kris and Annie share their personal favorites and discuss the stories behind each song. Tune in for a mix of musical nostalgia, fun trivia, and heartfelt moments. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! OH, and the Playlist? RIGHT HERE!! 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:18 Casual Sunday Chat 00:58 Top Five Songs About Night 01:20 Song Discussions and Memories 17:11 Honorable Mentions and Recap 18:37 Closing Remarks

Top Five Karaoke Experiences and The Karaoke Commandments Join hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt as they dive into their top five karaoke experiences from A to Z. This episode covers everything from favorite karaoke memories, songs you absolutely shouldn't sing, and an unforgettable 'I Will Survive' rule. Enjoy stories about Madonna's 'Hanky Panky,' Peyton Manning's viral karaoke moment, and a memorable 'Don't Stop Believing' performance. Oh, and that playlist? RIGHT HERE! Tune in for a mix of fun, nostalgia, and some surprising song picks! 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast 00:24 Discussing Favorite Playlists 00:54 Today's Theme: Karaoke Songs 01:58 Karaoke Commandments and Personal Picks 13:40 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts 20:47 Wrapping Up the Episode

Songs About Money: From Millionaires to Broke Folk Welcome to another fun-filled Top Five podcast episode with your hosts, Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt. Today's theme explores songs centered around money, with each host sharing their top picks for the letter M. From classic tracks by the Bare Naked Ladies to Shania Twain, Cyndi Lauper, and many more, Kris and Annie navigate their favorite musical pieces that discuss wealth and financial struggles. Tune in for a mix of anecdotes, musical insights, and a playlist that promises to introduce you to some new tunes while revisiting timeless classics. And that playlist? RIGHT HERE. Enjoy!! 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 00:37 Songs About Money: Starting with Bare Naked Ladies 03:00 Diverse Picks: Lori McKenna and Cage the Elephant 05:51 Shania Twain and My Chemical Romance 08:43 Classic Movie Musicals and Cyndi Lauper 12:18 Unexpected Song Choices 12:43 Honorable Mentions 13:10 Classic Rock Memories 14:50 Madonna's Metaphor for Money 15:49 Top Money Songs Countdown 18:10 Empire Records and Cult Classics 21:07 Recap and Playlist 22:20 Engage with Us!

Songs About Luck - Letter L Join hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt on The Penultimate Pop Culture Podcast as they dive into the world of songs about luck, covering the letter L. From country hits to classic punk, this episode promises an eclectic mix of tunes and entertaining discussions. Please tune in to discover their top picks and enjoy a fun-filled musical journey! OH - and that playlist? RIGHT HERE. Enjoy!! 00:00 Welcome to the Pop Culture Podcast 00:31 Introducing the Hosts and Theme 01:13 Diving into the Playlist Theme: Songs About Luck 02:03 First Song Pick: Some Beach by Blake Shelton 03:37 Second Song Pick: Even The Losers by Tom Petty 05:35 Third Song Pick: Lucky Guy by The Muffs 06:49 Fourth Song Pick: Bad Luck by Social Distortion 07:59 Fifth Song Pick: Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat 09:26 Sixth Song Pick: Lucky for You by SheDaisy 11:00 Seventh Song Pick: Hard Luck Woman by KISS and Garth Brooks 13:15 Discussing 'Hard Luck Woman' by Kiss 14:09 Mary Chapin Carpenter's 'I Feel Lucky' 15:42 Black Crowes and Their Impact 17:04 Exploring Covers and Remixes 24:49 Top Songs About Luck Recap 25:58 Upcoming Episodes and Farewell

Top 5 Songs About Jewelry - A to Z Countdown, The Letter J Welcome back to the Greatest Pop Culture podcast, the Top Five podcast, with your hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt. This week's episode continues the A to Z song countdown, brought to you by the letter J for jewelry. They delve into their favorite 'jewelry-themed' songs, sharing personal anecdotes and pop culture references, with song picks ranging from Bruno Mars to The Rolling Stones and beyond. Tune in for a fun and eclectic mix of songs and stories that you won't want to miss! OH - and this week's playlist is RIGHT HERE. 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast! 00:48 A to Z Song Countdown: Letter J 01:21 Bruno Mars and 24 Karat Magic 03:05 Rolling Stones' Ruby Tuesday 04:09 Prince's Diamonds and Pearls 05:21 Sleeping with Sirens' Gold 06:29 B-52's Topaz 07:44 The Beatles' Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds 09:56 KISS' Black Diamond 11:28 Digging Deep into Lyrics 11:38 U2's 'All I Want is You' 12:57 Concert Films and Documentaries 14:13 ZZ Top's 'Pearl Necklace' 15:44 Christmas Songs and Memories 18:05 Moulin Rouge and Broadway 19:32 Punk Goes Pop 21:23 Recap and Reflections 23:24 Closing Remarks

Pop Culture & Music: Songs About Idiots Join hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt as they continue their epic music series, rolling through songs from A to Z. This week, the letter is 'I', and they dive into songs about idiots, stupidity, and foolishness. The episode celebrates over 100 podcast episodes and features a diverse mix of tunes from the 80s to contemporary hits, with a special shared number one song. Get ready for a fun and eclectic playlist filled with pop culture insights. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:25 Charlie Sheen's Documentary 01:52 Epic Music Series: A to Z 02:13 Celebrating 100 Episodes 02:54 Songs About Idiots 03:52 Rick Springfield's 'What Kind of Fool Am I?' 05:30 Cinderella's 'Nobody's Fool' 08:34 Juliana Hatfield's 'Dumb Fun' 10:26 Harvey Danger's 'Flagpole Sita' 12:09 Tom McDonald's 'People So Stupid' 14:16 Discussing Offspring's 'Why Don't You Get a Job?' 16:16 Quarterflash's 'Find Another Fool' 17:45 Green Day's 'American Idiot' 18:24 Madonna's 'I'm So Stupid' 20:18 Shania Twain's 'Don't Be Stupid' 26:14 21 Pilots' 'At the Risk of Feeling Dumb' 28:36 Recap and Conclusion

Join Kris McPeak and co-host Annie Pruitt in this episode of the Top Five Podcast as they dive into the letter 'E' in their A to Z song series. This week, they discuss songs that evoke a range of emotions including happiness, sadness, jealousy, and loneliness. Featuring tracks from artists like Avril Lavigne, Kelly Pickler, Jimmy Eat World, Nina Simone, Travis Tritt, and many more, Kris and Annie share personal anecdotes and explain why these songs made it to their top five lists. Don't miss their interesting picks and delightful banter about music's powerful role in capturing our feelings. Tune back in later for THE PLAYLIST 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:32 Exploring Songs About Emotions 01:31 Jealousy: Avril Lavigne's 'Girlfriend' 02:42 Sadness: Kelly Pickler's 'I Wonder' 04:09 Depression: Jimmy Eat World's 'The Middle' 05:38 Happiness: Nina Simone and Travis Tritt 07:18 Heartbreak: REM's 'Everybody Hurts' 10:16 Loneliness: Cowboy Junkies' 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' 11:58 Feeling Groovy: Simon and Garfunkel 13:02 Empathy and Courage: Coldplay and Sara Bareilles 15:26 Indecisiveness: Scissor Sisters' 'I Can't Decide' 16:39 Anxiety: Pat Benatar's 'Get Nervous' 18:13 Recap and Conclusion