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 thrilling and full of surprises as your favorite book or movie. — Originally...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 worth bring appreciated. — Originally aired 4/18/24. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISO...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 37 min
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. — Originally aired 12/26/24. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen ...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 30 min
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! — Originally aired 8/17/23. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ad...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 21 min
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! — Originally aired 1/30/25. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt48 Li...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 47 min
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! — Originally aired 6/27/24. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ https://music.afterplaylist.com/34 🔗 — Apple Music* - ▶️ https://applem...
Jul 10, 2025•53 min
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! 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Stay The Same" - Bonobo (feat. Andreya Triana) ♪ — "Love Me Right" - Amber Mark ♪ — "Paradise" - Stephen Marley (feat. Twista &...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 59
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. 🎧▸ Enjoy this episode's playlist at PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/59 . ▸ This episode's playlist is available right now on YouTube Music (free with ads), Apple Music (with your Apple Music/Apple One subscription), and Spotify (with your Spotify Premium subscription)! GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes...
Jun 26, 2025•3 min•Ep. 59
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! 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Younger Face" - Dan Baird ♪ — "Major Key" - Jon Latham ♪ — "Paint Your Pretty Picture (Live at The Great Ameri...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 58
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! 🎧 ▸ Enjoy this episode's playlist at PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/58 . ▸ This episode's playlist is available right now on YouTube Music (free with ads) , Apple Music (with your Apple Musi...
Jun 12, 2025•4 min•Ep. 58
We unearth more "weird" music with DJ Kenny Boi ! Together we dissect some unexpected artist collaborations like BABYMETAL + Electric Cowboy and SuperHeavy, ponder if AI music is a good thing or not, and how Timbaland's productions impacted on Terry-Yo's song choices for this playlist. This episode definitely proves that music bizarrely connects the world, regardless of how "weird" it may sound to some. 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Yeah Yeah You Would" - Diddy-Dirty Money (feat. Gr...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 57
Last time Kenny Boi threw down the gauntlet and Terry Yo has answered the challenge! Whether we want it or not things are about to get weird...ly good! Again! Let's find out just how deep his music library really goes... 🎧 ▸ Enjoy this episode's playlist at PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/57 . ▸ This episode's playlist is available right now on YouTube Music (free with ads) , Apple Music (with your Apple Music/Apple One subscription) , and Spotify (with your Spotify Premium subscription) ! GET MORE AFTE...
May 29, 2025•3 min•Ep. 57
Alright, hold onto your top hats! We dove headfirst into Electro Swing, that bonkers blend of old-timey trumpets and modern oontz-oontz that somehow makes even your grandma want to Charleston. We chatted about the bigwigs, the bangers, and why this genre makes us grin like Cheshire cats with a metronome. 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Swing Set" - Jurassic 5 ♪ — "Big Spender" - Missy Elliott ♪ — "We No Speak Americano" - Yolanda Be Cool & DCup ♪ — "Mellifluous" - The Electric Swi...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 56
We take a trip down swingin' memory lane and beyond as we can't help but twist and kick to these electric tracks. This dance happy genre fusion is all about mixing the old and the new, and making something completely different! Please dance responsibly. 🎧 ▸ Enjoy this episode's playlist at PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/56 . ▸ This episode's playlist is available today on YouTube Music (free with ads) , Apple Music (with your Apple Music subscription) , and Spotify (with your Spotify Premium subscripti...
May 15, 2025•2 min•Ep. 56
In this episode of After Playlist, we (Brandon Lee, Terry-Yo, and our honorary hype queen, Charita) rank our favorite sing-along songs, argue like it's a sport, and relive some hilarious, off-key memories. It’s a wild mix of bad singing, worse opinions, and a lot of love for the songs we just can’t help but belt out. 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Let's Get It On" - Marvin Gaye ♪ — "Tighten Up" - The Black Keys ♪ — "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" - Cage The Elephant ♪ — "Sweater Weath...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 55
Between heated debates, questionable song choices, and way too many nostalgia trips, we somehow manage to create a tier list without completely ruining our friendship. It’s all about bad singing, great memories, and the undeniable truth that some songs just demand you scream the lyrics like nobody’s judging — even though, trust us, we definitely are. ♫ Go to PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/55 to see and hear this episode's playlist! Listen today on YouTube Music (free with ads) , Apple Music (with your A...
May 01, 2025•3 min•Ep. 55
AfterPlaylist just got extra giraffe-y—we’re throwing a party for our crew, Black Giraffe, and made a playlist that’s totally weird in the best way. Each of us built a “music sentence” starting with Black Giraffe, and the result is pure chaotic fun. 🦒🎶😉🌿🦒 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Black" - Pearl Jam ♪ — "Giraffe" - Miniature Tigers ♪ — "Feels" - Giraffage ♪ — "Like You" - Bow Wow feat. Ciara ♪ — "Stepped On" - KAYTRANADA ♪ — "cLOUDs" - J. Cole ♪ — "Black" (Acoustic Version) - ...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 54
We wanted to do something silly both in honor of a certain "holiday" happening around this episode and to represent Black Giraffe. Hint: make sure you pay attention to the song titles this week! Enjoy this random assortment of songs made in celebration of Black Giraffe, before hearing our reactions to them on next week's episode. After Playlist Reminder: Please Party Responsibly. 😏 ▸ LISTEN TO THE MUSIC FOR NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: ♫ PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/54 Choose where you listen to this episode...
Apr 17, 2025•2 min•Ep. 54
We'll be honest, we didn't know all that much about SKA music...until now! Guest host Jake is here to educate us (and you guys!) all about the history of the genre using the playlist he personally curated. From traditional, to third wave, and beyond, these skankin', upstroke tracks tell the story of how it's evolved over the years and what it's become today. You'll definitely leave the episode with not only a deeper understanding of SKA Music and it's roots, but also an intense desire to skank o...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 53
Two-tone, third-wave, traditional...This week we got it all. Curated by special guest host Jake, this playlist will take you on a journey through the eras of ska music. Listen now and get ready to learn all about the upstrokes, the sweet horns, and punk energy that make the genre on the episode next week! (We here at AfterPlaylist are not to be held liable for any injuries incurred from skanking near loved ones while listening.) ▸ LISTEN TO THE MUSIC FOR NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: ♫ PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST...
Apr 03, 2025•2 min•Ep. 53
The verdict is here! This week we find out if Terry-Yo's music tastes are actually weird and awful? Or weird and delightful? Join Brandon Lee and guest host DJ Kenny Boi as they discuss these strange songs with the mastermind behind the playlist himself. Listen in as they dive into what makes his musical brain tick, while passing judgement on whether or not it's WEIRD! ▸ Choose where you listen to this episode's playlist and expect a fresh playlist next week! ▸ OFFICIAL EPISODE MUSIC PLAYLIST LI...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 52
What strange tunes lurk in the mind of Terry-Yo's music loving brain? If your first thought was weird, you'd be right! Or... maybe not? Check out the playlist and decide for yourself before catching the episode next week, where Brandon Lee and returning guest host DJ Kenny Boi join in to break down Terry-Yo's eclectic music taste for all us weirdos! ▸ LISTEN TO THE MUSIC FOR NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: ♫ PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM/52 Choose where you listen to this episode's playlist! All of our music play...
Mar 20, 2025•2 min•Ep. 52
In this episode of After Playlist , we're celebrating Band Shining Moments—those remarkable times when musicians cut loose and take their instruments to new heights. Whether it's a roaring guitar solo, a mind blowing drum break, or a full-band explosion of creativity and art, these moments showcase the raw talent and chemistry that makes music magical. Join us as we break down some of our favorite moments, exploring what makes them special and why they stand the test of time! ▸ Choose where you ...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 51
Get ready for this special playlist celebrating Band Shining Moments—those electrifying times when one, several, or even every musician break away to showcase true artistry on their instruments. From blistering guitar solos, transcendent drum fills, to some sexy saxophone, these moments define what makes music unforgettable. Hit play to listen now and tune in next week where we break down our favorite instrumental showcases! ▸ LISTEN TO THE MUSIC FOR NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: ♫ PLAY.AFTERPLAYLIST.COM...
Mar 06, 2025•2 min•Ep. 51
In this episode of After Playlist , we're diving into the world of Tame Impala. From Kevin Parker's early experiments to his rise as a psychedelic rock visionary, we explore the stories, sounds, and innovations that shaped his music. Who is Kevin Parker? How did he craft his signature sound? And what does his music mean to us? Tune in and join the conversation as we break it all down! ▸ Choose where you listen to this episode's playlist and expect a fresh playlist next week! ▸ OFFICIAL EPISODE M...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 50
Get ready for a sonic journey! AfterPlaylist is back with a deep dive into the life and sounds of Tame Impala. This playlist sets the stage for next week's episode exploring Kevin Parker's psychedelic universe—his influences, evolution, and the magic behind his genre-blurring sound. So hit that link, immerse yourself, and stay tuned for the full discussion! ▸ Choose where you listen to this episode's playlist and tune in for our new episode next week! ▸ OFFICIAL EPISODE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK: ♫ Go...
Feb 20, 2025•2 min•Ep. 50
Love, music, and all the feels—this episode of After Playlist is all about those songs that make our hearts melt. We're diving into the ultimate Feel the Love playlist packed with songs that capture the magic of love. Whether you're in love, falling for someone, or just love a good tune, then this episode is for you! Hit play and let's swoon over the music that makes us feel it all! ▸ Choose where you listen to this episode's playlist and expect a fresh playlist next week! ▸ OFFICIAL EPISODE MUS...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 49
Love is in the air, and we're feeling every bit of it! This time we're back with a special Feel The Love episode, celebrating those songs that make our hearts sip a beat. This playlist is all about the songs that make us swoon, smile, and gush. Tune in next week as dive onto the songs that capture the magic of love! ▸ Choose where you listen to this episode's playlist and tune in for our new episode next week! ▸ OFFICIAL EPISODE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK: ♫ Go to https://play.afterplaylist.com/49 for ...
Feb 06, 2025•2 min•Ep. 49
AfterPlaylist is back with our first episode of 2025, and we're kicking things off with our Toxic Love Songs playlist! Guest host Suga joins us as we break down the drama in the music—and in relationships. What makes a love song (or relationship) truly toxic? And where's the line between passion and red flag? Tune in as we navigate the chaos! ▸ Listen to the playlist from this episode and expect a fresh playlist next week! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTub...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 48
This week, we've curated a playlist exploring the seductive yet chaotic world of Toxic Love Songs—tracks that capture the highs, the lows, and the heartbreak (or not) of complicated relationships. Listen to the playlist now and tune in next week for the episode featuring guest host Suga, where we dive into what is "Toxic" exactly, and the drama it so often leaves in its wake! ▸ Prepare for the upcoming AfterPlaylist episode! Listen to this playlist this week and expect an inspiring and motivatin...
Jan 23, 2025•2 min•Ep. 48
