Hits Don't Lie

Hosts Erin and Jacob stuck to the theme this week and made a short episode all about short songs! As you may know, Jacob has been detesting the trend of songs getting shorter and shorter over the years. Erin thought the only medicine for this would be to spend 30 minutes celebrating short songs, intros, and interludes. Did it work? Only time will tell! Check out Erin's latest project "⁠⁠⁠Tarot Heroes⁠⁠⁠" to learn more about Tarot! Artists mentioned: Frank Ocean, Ellie Goulding, Tierra Whack, Kim Petras, Karol G, and more! Do you have a favorite song that's under 3 minutes? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hitsdontliepod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Hits Don't Lie on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hitsdontliepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For only $3 a month you can get early releases of episodes and exclusive content. Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Hosts Erin and Jacob are back for another season of creating their top 5 best songs for ridiculous topics! In this episode it's all about the music that moved us to dance in the 90s. Whether you were there on the dancefloor or just listening from your car, these songs were everywhere! Check out Erin's latest project "⁠Tarot Heroes⁠" to learn more about Tarot! Artists mentioned: Haddaway, Aqua, CeCe Peniston, Cher, Corona, and more! Do you have a favorite 90s dance anthem? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hitsdontliepod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Hits Don't Lie on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hitsdontliepod⁠⁠⁠⁠. For only $3 a month you can get early releases of episodes and exclusive content. Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Hosts Erin and Jacob go back in time to discover some of the incredible songs that are part of the US version of the Now That's What I Call Music compilation disc series. They talk about some songs that bring back some old memories, their history with this disc series, and the memorable commercials. Check out Erin's latest project "Tarot Heroes" to learn more about Tarot! Artists mentioned: Mya, Janet Jackson, Mystikal, Mary J. Blige, Sonique, Macy Gray, Spice Girls, and more! Did you have a favorite song from this series? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠hitsdontliepod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Hits Don't Lie on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hitsdontliepod⁠⁠⁠. For only $4 a month you can get extended cuts of episodes and exclusive content. Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Hosts Erin and Jacob are joined by Brad from The Album Concept Hour to talk about some amazing hits from Japanese sensation Utada Hikaru (宇多田ヒカル). She is know by Kingdom Hearts fans for her incredible theme songs, and her voice and style has changed throughout her long career.  Do you have a favorite song by Utada? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Leave us a voice message by visiting https://anchor.fm/hits-dont-lie and clicking "Message". Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Songs by Utada Hikaru Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

This month on Patreon Erin takes us through the Dolly Parton book and album titled Run, Rose, Run. It's all about the story of AnnieLee and her journey toward becoming a country music star with the help of a Dolly Parton stand-in named Ruthanna. Dolly Parton's companion album for the book is full of tracks mentioned in the story, so it's a truly unique experience!  In order to bring this episode to life we had to invite in some special voice over talent. You won't want to miss it. Listen to the full episode over on Patreon at patreon.com/hitsdontliepod to find out what happens to AnnieLee and Ruthanna! What did you think of this book and album? Let us know! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod, get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com, or leave a voice message by going to anchor.fm/hits-dont-lie.  All of the places you can find Hits Don't Lie: https://linktr.ee/hitsdontlie Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Erin and Jacob are finally tackling a topic that Jacob has been wanting to do for ages - Best Rap Features! It's all about pop songs that have a rap feature that really elevates the song. They talk about the amazing wordplay, rapping to a theme, and iconic flows. Also a rap verse that is super important to their friendship comes up! Artists mentioned: Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Jeezy, Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Aaliyah, Left Eye, Mya, Mel C, Keyshia Cole, and more! Do you have a favorite rap feature? Let us know! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod, get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com, or leave a voice message by going to anchor.fm/hits-dont-lie.  All of the places you can find Hits Don't Lie: https://linktr.ee/hitsdontlie Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: S3 Ep.2 - Best Rap Features  Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Over on Patreon we are releasing a new episode format called Album Homework. In each Album Homework episode one of us assigns the other an album to listen to before we come together in order to give the album a full review. It's a great look into our overall opinions on songs, artists, and individual albums!  In this Album Homework episode Erin assigned Jacob Miley Cyrus' 2017 album, Younger Now. This is a very important album for Erin, but did it live up to the hype for Jacob? Listen to the full episode over on Patreon at patreon.com/hitsdontliepod to find out!  What did you think of this album? Let us know! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod, get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com, or leave a voice message by going to anchor.fm/hits-dont-lie.  All of the places you can find Hits Don't Lie: https://linktr.ee/hitsdontlie Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Hosts Erin and Jacob delve into the wide world of pop music covers. The criteria includes covers of any genre done by a pop artist, or any genre's artist covering a pop song. They also discuss the merits of what makes a song's cover a great one.  Artists mentioned: Geri Halliwell, Gallant, Whitney Houston, Kylie Minogue, Hurts, Angtoria, Doja Cat, The Weeknd, All Saints, Kim Paparazzi, Milow, Katerine, Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, The White Stripes, Anna Ternheim Do you have a favorite pop cover? Let us know! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod, get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com, or leave a voice message by going to anchor.fm/hits-dont-lie.  All of the places you can find Hits Don't Lie: https://linktr.ee/hitsdontlie Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: S3 Ep.1 - Best Pop Covers  Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Hits Don't Lie Season 3 is coming soon! We have a lot of exciting news and content prepared for this new season of pop music favorites. Be sure to subscribe to us in Twitter (@hitsdontliepod) and Instagram (@hitsdontliepod) so you don't miss a moment of this exciting season. Also, get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com, or leave a voice message by going to anchor.fm/hits-dont-lie.  All of the places you can find Hits Don't Lie: https://linktr.ee/hitsdontlie Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Hosts Erin and Jacob toss all of the lyrics aside and talk about their favorite Instrument Songs! Some make you dance, some take you on a journey, and are so popular you can recognize them by just a few notes. A few of these instrumental songs bring up some memories such as Erin's past life as a fan site owner and a long lost pilot episode. Artists mentioned: The XX, Darude, Delphic, Deadmau5, Clint Mansell, Bond, Benjamin Wallfisch, Jeremy Soule, Casa del Mirto, Inon Zur Do you have a favorite instrumental song? Let us know! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod, get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com, or leave a voice message by going to anchor.fm/hits-dont-lie.  All of the places you can find Hits Don't Lie: https://linktr.ee/hitsdontlie Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: S2 Ep.12 - Best Instrumental Songs Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Hosts Erin and Jacob talk about an important moment of music history in the United States called The Latin Explosion. This time was full of amazing Spanish speaking artists making their debut into the English speaking market, and the world was never the same after. They discuss hits by people such as Ricky Martin, Shakira, Christina Aguilera, and more! Also, Erin puts on her favorite teacher sweater in order to teach us all a little bit about Cinco de Mayo and the words "Latin" vs "Hispanic". Don't forget to turn in your homework on time!  Do you have a favorite song from the Latin Explosion era? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: S2 Ep.7 - Latin Explosion Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Hits Don't Lie Season 2 arrives February 9! We can't wait to see you again. In this trailer, Erin reveals the theme for the first episode of the new season. Let us know how you feel about it! Tweet us at @HitsDontLiePod or send us an e-mail at hitsdontliepod@gmail.com to give us suggestions. Also, stick around until the end of the trailer. You won't regret it. Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Happy new year! In this episode hosts Erin and Jacob talk about songs and artists that they discovered in 2021 even if the songs were released in previous years. They talk about the impact of disco pop in 2021 as well as Erin's need for some relaxing vibes. Hits Don't Lie will be back in 2022 with more exciting topics and bonus episodes. If you want to hear Erin and Jacob's favorite songs that came out in 2021, there is a special Spotify playlists for that! Listen to Hits Don't Lie Faves of 2021! Did you have songs that got you through 2021 even if they didn't release this year? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Ep. 13 - New to Us 2021 Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

It's all about artists who got their start from reality talent shows in this one! Hosts Erin and Jacob relive their favorite reality talent show moments and pick the top 5 songs performed by their contestants. They talk about angry woman anthems, insanely large wigs, and inappropriately titled pop songs. Also, Erin finally gets to mention an artist she has been trying to get on the show from the start! What is your favorite song by a reality talent show contestant? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Ep. 09 - Reality Talent Show Contestants Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Erin and Jacob tackle the impossible task of picking only a few songs out of Rodney Jerkins' (aka Darkchild) insane discography! Also, Erin tries to teach Jacob a lesson, but it doesn't go exactly as planned.  What is your favorite song produced by Darkchild? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Ep. 06 - Best of Darkchild Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Wait, what did they say? That doesn't make sense. Are you sure?! In this episode, hosts Erin and Jacob ruin some perfectly good songs with their crazy misheard lyrics. You can't unhear them once you know they are there! What is your favorite misheard lyric? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Ep. 03 - Misheard Lyrics Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Join hosts Erin and Jacob for a trip down memory lane as they rate the top 5 songs from their middle school dances. If you're looking for a healthy hit of nostalgia, you're in the right place.  Want to share your own embarrassing moments from middle school dances? Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Ep. 01 - Songs From the Middle School Dance  Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Throwback episode time! In this special extended version of our Shakira special from last year, we welcome Cally and Sam from the Shakipedia podcast to rate the best Shaki songs. Now featuring more gossip or "chismecito" and stories! Follow Shakipedia Podcast: Twitter: @shakipediapod Instagram: @shakipediapod. Listen to them wherever you get your podcasts! Did we skip your favorite song? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com. Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: ⁠Shakira Special with Shakipedia ⁠ Credits: Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

It's mail time! Hosts Erin and Jacob have been saving up your recommendations and comments, and it's time to go through them all. They talk about some exciting reporting from a recent middle school dance, more Godzilla soundtrack songs, and go through some awesome breakup song recommendations. Do you have any recommendations for future or past topics? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundcloud.com/extenze | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Hits Don't Lie is a podcast where two 30-something friends argue over pop music. Each episode the hosts Erin and Jacob will pick a ridiculous theme, bring their top songs to the table, and battle it out to make the ultimate playlist.  Come along as these two life-long friends put their friendship to the test every other week! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Background music is Right Place, Right Time by Silent Partner.