AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast

Before we unplug for the holiday season, we’re celebrating and highlighting the music that made 2025 unforgettable. From chart-topping anthems to the underground gems you might have missed, we’re sharing some of our personal favorites and the tracks that stayed on repeat. Whether you need fresh recommendations for your holiday travels or just want to reminisce on the year's best sounds, this episode is the ultimate 2025 pl...

It’s our final episode before the holiday break, and we’re going out with a bang! We’re taking one last look back at the incredible year in music that was 2025. Enjoy this beefy playlist and join us next week as we sift through the noise to highlight the some of our favorite songs and albums that defined our year.

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We just landed in Bristol, baby! (Mentally, at least) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌧️  We’re slowing the tempo all the way down to explore the smoky, mysterious world of Trip-Hop. We’re digging into the 'Bristol Sound' circa 1990 to find out what happens when you mix hip-hop beats with moody jazz, dub reggae, and a little bit of existential dread. 😅 We’re spinning the classics that defined a generation of late-night drives and rainy af...

We’re finally diving into the moody world of Trip-Hop, spinning classics that manage to sound incredibly cool yet deeply creative. It’s the perfect soundtrack for pretending you’re the main character in a gritty 90s noir film, even if you’re actually just aggressively folding laundry in your sweatpants. Turn the lights down, the volume up, and let’s get weird together — through this playlist.

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ALL RISE!! This time we're taking the playlist to court and pleading our cases for which song has the best bridge! Of course we need the honorable, merciful, ever wise judge and friend of the pod Charita to decide which song has the ultimate bridge. Tune in for a playlist battle unlike any we've done before. Court is now in session! Who can make the best case?


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All rise! "Judge" Charita is now presiding! That's right, your subpoenaed to a court room playlist battle, where only a singular judge decides who wins and who loses. The songs on this week's playlist were selected for their amazing bridges, but only one can walk out of the court house the victor! Tune in next week and find out if "Judge" Charita ruled in favor of your favorite song bridge from the playlist! Or if they get...

This week's episode we're reliving past breakups and relating to these awesome songs all about love ending! Whether it's a sad ending, a joyous escape, or a confusing separation this playlist covers it all. Relationships ending is something we all experience and relate to, so of course there's going to be banger after banger about just that! Tune in as we share the harrowing moments from our past loves on this week's episo...

Sometimes, breaking up can be a good thing. Like in the case of these absolute bangers! This week's playlist features songs perfect for anyone who's recently split with their significant other. Whether you're sad, happy it happened, or questioning what went wrong we have a song here for you! Make sure to tune in next week to catch our discussion and hear us relive memories of our own past breakups!

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This week's episode we're taking an in-depth exploration of Twista's career, focusing on his signature rapid-fire rap style and very significant impact on the industry at large. Join us as we discuss his music journey from humble beginnings, his numerous collaborations, and even some of his surprising personal interests! Listen in as we try to not get tongue tied (too much) this episode!


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The next episode's playlist has us all sorts of tongues tied, as we get ready for a deep dive into the career of Chicago rapper Twista. Tune in next week to hear our excitement exploring Twista's influence, unique chopper style, and the trajectory of his career! Check out the new playlist now, showcasing his insane versatility and lyrical prowess, and get ready for next week's lesson on a living legend!

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Can a song change the world? On this episode, we sit down with Mama Bear to discuss music's role in the fight for social justice. We explore tracks that challenge authority, while also getting personal about mental health, community, and why showing up is so important. It's a deep and hopeful chat about how music helps us see—and maybe even fix—what’s broken.

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Music artists often transform political and social commentary into powerful anthems that give voice to the struggles and hopes of a generation. More than entertainment, these bops become the enduring soundtrack for social movements, challenging the status quo and inspiring change. This playlist and upcoming episode talks about that. Join us next week for our reactions along with our first time/returning guest, Mama Bear! (...

This week's episode is dedicated to exploring songs that are masterful at telling a story. That's right, it's good storytelling part 2! Tune in to hear us analyze narratives, lyrics, and storytelling techniques in songs that tackle revenge, death, infidelity, and more! Come find out just how well music can paint a picture.


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We're back for the sequel to one of our earliest episodes! We're bringing you all new songs with the best stories we could find. From revenge and death to fantasy and infidelity, check the playlist out now before tuning in next week to hear us talk about it! Grab a blanket, make some tea, and settle in for the best tales in music.

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And... we're back! After a much-needed summer listening break, we've returned to the mics, and we've brought some incredible music with us. This brand-new episode is another Recommendation Roundup, and it's a wild one. From sun-drenched anthems to late-night deep cuts, we're diving into the eclectic mix of music we simply couldn't keep to ourselves.

 
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We're back! And ready to share our latest music discoveries! This time we're diving into a variety of genres, highlighting standout artists and the emotional connections their music evokes in us. Go listen to the playlist and join us next week as we explore the evolution of these artists and hear how these new songs made us react!

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We're wrapping up our AfterPlaylist Rewind series by revisiting our sh-sh-shuffle mode episode! In this episode, we tackled two different topics. First, we share our "music coffee bean" songs—tracks we use to cleanse our musical palate. Then, we took a mini-deep dive into the collaborative album Distant Relatives by Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley. — Originally aired 5/2/24.

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NEW EPISODES RETURNING VERY SOON! But for now, we're rewinding back to one of favorite PLAAAAAAYLIST BAAAAAAAATLE episodes! This time we through our lyrical white rapper picks (excluding Eminem) into the ring to see which one would survive to the end. Thank goodness our friend, Chris, helped us referee this lyrical white boy battle because the results may shock you! — Originally aired 3/21/24.

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Let's rewind WAAAY back to one of our single-digit podcast episodes! Back when we had a different podcast name and everything! In this "Good Storytelling" episode we highlighted a collection of short stories all told through traditional songs. This playlist was a wild ride of songs, each one a narrative with its own characters and plot twists that’ll keep your ears hooked. It's a great reminder that music can be just as th...