AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast
Unearthing great music, one playlist at a time. Best buds Terry-Yo & Brandon Lee create random niche playlists to share with each other (and their guests) as they geek out over the new and old songs that made the cut. Discover new and familiar songs while you judge their music tastes and personal life decisions that led them to select their playlist picks. New playlists and episodes drop every Thursday. You can find the episode playlists on AfterPlaylist.com, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music so you can follow along. Made with π€ by 2 humans and a black giraffe.
Episodes
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 seeβand maybe even fixβwhatβs 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" songsβtracks 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. β Originally aired 5/2/24.
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! β 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 thatβll keep your ears hooked. It's a great reminder that music can be just as th...
We're revisiting an episode where we enlisted your help to create a playlist celebrating amazing female artists; BUT we got a little sidetracked talking about everything from music videos and live concerts to phonetics. We then tried to prove our knowledge with a fun pop quiz, only to realize we probably need an adult refresher course on everything. Ultimately, we all agreed that these songs are definitely bangers and wort...
Gather 'round, headbangers, because we're rewinding back to our ridiculously awesome journey into "Brandon Rockin' Playlist!" We've got everything from the gods of rock, Led Zeppelin, to the modern-day scream-kings, Avenged Sevenfold, and we're ready to get super nerdy about it. So grab your imaginary guitar, kick off your shoes, and prepare for a playlist so good, it'll make you want to fight a dragon with a drumstick. β ...
As we continue our AfterPlaylist Rewind mini-series, we won't be upset if you fast-forward this one...BUT we prefer you stay as we torture ourselves by curating the absolute worst music playlist imaginable. Join us as we dissect notoriously bad tracks like Rebecca Black's "Friday," Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe," and Tay Allyn's "Mass Text" proving that even the cringiest songs can lead to laugh-out-loud moments! β Originally ...
Our AfterPlaylist Rewind mini-series continues as we rewind back to when love was in the air; but make sure not choke on the toxicity in these tracks! Listen back to our engaging discussion with guest host Suga, as we dive into what makes relationships toxic or not, and if these songs qualify. Tune in for this chaotic, sometimes philosophical, episode! β Originally aired 1/30/25.
We're rewinding the tape to give you another peek into the world of black women in 90's dance music. From discussing the hits to stories of uncredited stars from this era, these tracks are impossible not to dance to. So dust off your bucket hat and your all denim outfit and get ready for some of the best dancing tracks from the '90s! β Originally aired 6/27/24.
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This week we kick back with a vibey summer playlist full of love, self-reflection, and lush production. Tune in as we swap takes on artists like Clams Casino, Jamiroquai, Amber Mark, and more, with side quests into AI, album art, and emotional bangers. Come join us for a relaxing hang made for sunny days and late-night listens!
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It's time to chill out and cool down with these easy breezy chill to the max songs! Perfect for those summer moments and guaranteed to relax you, tune in next week to calm down and let go with us.
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This week we're diving deep with Nashville's own John Latham, a recording artist who's got some serious stories to tell about his musical adventures and the heart of Americana music. Get ready to hear all about his creative process, the magic behind his songs like "Kimberly Met Billy," and why Nashville's music scene is truly something special!
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Join us this week as we catch up with an actual recording artist, Jon Latham! He shared his personal music archives, as well as some of his own music discography, with us this week so we can all get to know him better! Join us next week as we dive into his career, and the paths his music journey has taken him down!
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