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

It's E-R-I-N and J-A-C-O-B back again and ready to teach the kids how to spell! This topic might have been a bit harder than expected, but some amazing classics showed up. Along the way they consider whether a certain song is the new R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Check out Erin's latest project "⁠⁠Tarot Heroes⁠⁠" to learn more about Tarot! Artists mentioned: Fergie, Hot Chip, Danity Kane, Justice, Gwen Stefani, and more! What is your favorite song with spelling in it? 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

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: @shakipediapodInstagram: @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

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

On a previous episode Erin and Jacob had a huge disagreement about the best James Bond movie theme song. Now it's time to relive that fight and pick the top 5 best songs! They discuss what makes a great Bond song, Erin's purchase of a certain CD, and Tina Turner's wardrobe. Artists mentioned: Madonna, Garbage, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, Sheena Easton, Sheryl Crow, Shirley Bassey, and more! Do you have a favorite Bond theme? 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. Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: ⁠Best Bond Theme 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

This episode is all about justice for those amazing songs that will forever just be nominated for an award category but never the winner. Hosts Erin and Jacob talk about the runners up, the second places, and even the snubbed songs that should have won Grammy categories such as Record or Song of the Year. Artists mentioned: Destiny's Child, Britney Spears, Beyonce, The Weeknd, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Kelly Rowland, Vanessa Carlton, and more! Do you have a song that you believe was snubbed for an award? 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. Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Almost Award Winning 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

Erin and Jacob are finally talking about a topic that has been on their lists since the beginning of this podcast. It's the battle of which song has the best use of a sample. They talk about what makes something a sample versus an interpolation and discuss a certain song that is core to their friendship. Artists mentioned: Destiny's Child, Dannii Minogue, Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, Daft Punk, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, and more! What is your favorite use of a sample? 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. Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Best Samples 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 joined by YouTube's Naomi Cannibal to discuss the queens of pop that got us through the 2010s! They cover all of the major names and sounds that kept the pop dream alive.  Artists mentioned: Robyn, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Sia, Lorde, Rihanna, Britney Spears, and more! Watch Naomi Cannibal's incredible pop culture content on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@naomi.cannibal Who is your personal Pop Queen of the 2010s? 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: Pop Queens of the 2010s Support us on Patreon! For extended episodes and exclusive content, join us at Patreon.com/hitsdontliepod for only $4 a month.  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

Last week Erin spun a wheel and let fate decide our next topic. It landed on Song Titles with a Color and then selected Gold, so here we are! In the search for gold hosts Erin and Jacob got a chance to talk about some hidden gems in their music libraries.  Artists mentioned: Harry Styles, Kiiara, Sam Sparro, Hurts, Kimbra, Steps, Cabas, Kylie Minogue, and more! What is your favorite song with 'gold' in the title? 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: Golden 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

This week, Erin and Jacob take on the task of listing the best debut single by an artist formerly in a group. This episode features a lot of new-to-the-podcast artists as well as the FASTEST debate section in the history of the pod. Artists mentioned: Cheryl Cole, Nicola Roberts, Lisa Scott-Lee, Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Harry Styles, Robbie Williams, 2NE1. What is your favorite debut solo single? 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: Debut Solo Singles 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 finally mail time! This episode is long overdue, but hosts Erin and Jacob are finally clearing out the mail bag and reading your song picks for several past topics. They also took the time to play a mini game of Shuffle Showdown. Thank you to everyone who has submitted songs! Want more Hits Don't Lie? You can always support us at www.patron.com/hitsdontliepod and get bonus episodes each month.  Send us your song suggestions for past topics! 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". 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

Happy New Year! Jacob presents the huge theme of best songs by artists that go by a single name. Cher? Madonna? Adele? So hard to choose just one song to make the top, but Erin and Jacob manage it again! They also tackle the age-old questions: What speed is the best to listen to I'm Outta Love by Anastacia? Artists mentioned: Sia, Sade, Cher, Mya, 070 Shake, Madonna, Anastacia, Brandy, Aaliyah, Adele. What is your favorite song by a mononymous artist? 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: Single Named Artists 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! Erin and Jacob are saying "Hello" to 2023 and "Goodbye" to 2022 by picking and ranking their top 10 favorite songs of the year. Is this task even possible after the great year of music we had in '22? Let's hope that the music in 2023 lives up to the amazing year 2022 has been.  Artists mentioned: Shakira, Beyonce, SZA, Mitski, Jessie Ware, Tove Lo, Ava Max, Britney Spears, Elton John, Bad Bunny, Rina Sawayama, Mariah Carey, Latto, MUNA What was your favorite song of 2022? 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: Best of 2022 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 time to take it down a few notches and relax. While sharing the best acoustic renditions pop songs, hosts Erin and Jacob discuss their favorites and see many artists returning to the podcast again. What is your favorite pop acoustic version? 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: S3 Episode 7 - Acoustic Versions 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

Andres from The Latin Jukebox joins Erin and Jacob to talk about their favorite Spanglish Songs. It's all about songs that are flowing easily between using Spanish and English! They talk about some classics, some newer songs, and Andres has to make some really difficult decisions. Follow The Latin Jukebox on twitter at @RockoDelRolo and instagram at @LatinJukebox_. What is your favorite Spanglish 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: S3 Episode 6 - Spanglish 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

Rihanna fans, where you at?! In this episode hosts Erin and Jacob try not to get Carti-ac arrest as they tackle the insurmountable task of rating Rihanna's best songs. Listen and celebrate the Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty's hits. What is your favorite Rihanna song? Let us know! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod,  or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com.  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. 5 - Best of Rihanna 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

In this electric episode, hosts Erin and Jacob rave about their favorite live performances of a pop song. Tours, festivals, award shows - anything goes! What is your favorite live pop performance? 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 Watch the videos from each live performance in our YouTube playlist: Best Live Performances Playlist 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

To celebrate Erin's birthday in October, the two played a special game called Shuffle Showdown. Erin and Jacob put their entire music libraries on shuffle, pressed play, and had to talk about what song came up. There were some real hits and deep cuts that popped up in this episode!  Artists mentioned: FKA Twigs, Christina Aguilera, Fastball, Calle 13, Tierra Whack, Lights, Alungageorge, Rina Sawayama, and more! Play the Shuffle Showdown your self and let us know what you get! 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