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“Love this show and its eloquent pop culture references along with the host’s dry wit and turns of phrase. Fascinating and fun listening!”
ibex360 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/24
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“What a wealth of knowledge in each episode. So great to learn so much about music history and artists through the years...”
beta1097 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/24
“Friend sent me a link to the Oct 2019 episode, and I’m instantly a fan. Can’t wait to listen to them all.”
oamike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“I loved this podcast for years, but as time went on he injected his politics more frequently. I don't want to hear that, from ANY side. It's too bad that EVERYTHING needs to be political.”Read full review »
Maymey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“Fascinating history of pop music and the artists!”
JMVinthe617 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
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“Too many ads. Could be much more comprehensive and enjoyable without. Pay? Not a chance. So, minus one listener.”
Brent Kerrigan via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/16/24
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“Have loved this podcast for a long time! Chris is thorough in his research and I love the music samples, makes for a great listening experience. I always come away having learned something new and more songs added to my library. Keep up the great work!!!”
quintanna-roo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“Great show, well-researched, straight to the point, the music plays as it relates to the story and the host isn’t subjecting us to a comedy routine, very very good and entertaining podcast”
skypewilliams via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“I really wish I could give this show a higher rating. The content is fantastic, just the right depth as you delve into the history behind well-chosen pop music topics, genres, movements and acts. Unfortunately I find the host’s jilted, pre-scripted, slow and over-enunciated delivery to be really...”Read full review »
jozuė via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/24/24
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“I haven’t listened to many episodes, but the two-part history of punk rock, “This ain’t no party…” is outrageously thorough. A deep dive into the origin and meaning of “punk.””
Peterjb100 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/23
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“I’ve been listening since day one, and this is one podcast that I’ll never get tired of. Every episode is so thoroughly researched and expertly re-contextualizes the artist up for discussion. Never phoned in, includes all the song clips you hope it will… just the best.”
Ajxkcnens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/23
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“I’m a massive Springsteen fan, so I jumped into this podcast because of the pair of Springsteen episodes. From there, I discovered there were other episodes I wanted - the Billy Joel one, the one about the declining interest in the single, more and more. It’s never just an overview of an artist’s...”Read full review »
kevbot217 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/23
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“I solved the below problem by deleting Apple Podcasts off my iPhone and reinstalling from the App Store. I’ve lost my listening history, but I’m so glad the problem is fixed. Again, extremely weird that this issue only affected Slate Podcasts
I *love* Hit Parade. It is by far my favorite...”Read full review »
safshasha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/23
“Way too many ads, host talks too slowly, which makes him sound condescending. His tone is just really off-putting. Would not recommend.”
BklynNJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“I love this audiobook it’s amazing I love how it played little clips of songs as he tells a story it’s one of my favourite audiobooks would definitely recommend”
grwagnfb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/23
“I have been listening to this podcast for years now, and to me the best thing – above the amazing width that the host uncovers in what would seem to be a shallow, disposable subject – is how he builds on past subjects and podcasts, interlinking everything so that the whole slowly develops into a...”Read full review »
Godozo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/23
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“I love popular music history but the sanctimonious, self-congratulatory host of this series ruins this podcast. Skip it until they replace this hack.”
Whoever7538 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/23
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“I listen to a fair number of music podcast! But this one is on a whole other level! Keep up the good work!”
Chambersstevens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/23
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“I love this p-cast, but please stop saying England and say UK when talking about hits in Britain”
SD1980* via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/10/23
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“No kidding—once I started listening to this podcast, I couldn’t stop. Twelve solid hours! I appreciate how Chris provides social context and examples so even if the episode is not about my genre of music, I stay interested. I’ve shared it with friends and family, too. Since I’m almost 60, the...”Read full review »
LivRosin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/23
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“Hands down, this is one of the all time best podcasts!! Chris’ music knowledge is absolutely incredible. I consider myself a Billboard geek, but what I know pales in comparison!! I learn so much each and every episode and they’re fun too!”
Jeff Durso via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“The most comprehensive, well researched and enjoyable music podcast out there. The gold standard.”
stacojono via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/30/23
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“If you are not pop music savvy, don't listen to pop music or don't like pop music, listen to this podcast. On the other hand if you live for pop music, listen to this podcast. Pop music effects so much of our culture.Hit Parade is by its nature US centred, but that does not make it any...”Read full review »
Nictoraxian via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/28/23
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“Why weren’t Jesus Jones and EMF mentioned? Right Here Right Now got to #2.. Unbelievable went 1…”
Terry Gaudet via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/27/23
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“Week after week, that show impresses and amazes me. Deep dives into some of the best music ever made covering all genres and categories. Absolutely brilliant and an absolute pleasure to listen to.”
thiswillkillthat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/23
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“I’ve been listening to Hit Parade since it first started and it’s by far one of my favorite podcasts. I LIVE for Chris Molanphy’s musical knowledge and deadpan dad jokes. I cannot wait for the day when I can flex what I’ve learned from Hit Parade at a bar’s trivia night!”
Penned Podcast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/23
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“By far my fave podcast. Intelligent, informative, entertaining. very well put together. kudos.”
elleyhey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/23
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“I love the host. Nice balance of music clips, history and context. A really good way to educate yourself on the history of music.”
Rachel, Brisbane, Australia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/28/23
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“Anyone with even a passing interest in music history would thoroughly enjoy this podcast. I only wish they would do a playlist of all the songs discussed on each episode that I could download after!”
NancyL13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/23
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“Mid fifties guy, this podcast nails i!”
Almost geezer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/23
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“It’s a good podcast. If you love music and are interested in what makes one song or genre a “hit” on the charts, how music is influenced, etc this podcast is very informative. The host is incredibly knowledgeable but very dry. It might be better if he had a co host who was a bit looser, funnier....”Read full review »
TlC0302 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/23
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“Just the best most well done podcast . I try to never miss an episode”
Dppellegrini via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/23
“The topics, research and music snippets are great. But the host is very clearly reading out a script, enunciates a tad too much and it never sounds completely “relaxed” like many other podcast hosts.”
jjdvm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/31/23
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“Such a good podcast. Amazingly researched, well-written, and calmly delivered. I have been a fan of top 40 countdowns since my childhood in the 90a, and I still enjoy following pop music. I really appreciate Chris’s scholarly take on countdowns and music history, and each episode is fascinating....”Read full review »
ebidebby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/23
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“I have never thought much about the Billboard charts - not in my peak pop-listening years (middle school) nor my later music-buying years. Yet I am fascinated by Chris Molanphy’s scholarly, charts-based approach to analyzing musical hits that is both educational and fun to listen to.”
benfishbus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/22
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“Chris Molanphy is a master of writing for audio. The pod's economical layering of music clips with Molanphy's calm, concentrated delivery make for a transporting listening experience. Hit Parade and its bonus episodes for subscribers are not the only reason I subscribe to Slate Plus, but...”Read full review »
Clanberry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/22
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“Keep marching! We love it.”
Bennett F via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/22
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“One of the best music-related podcasts; one of my favorite podcasts, period. Bravo to Chris M and all involved in the podcast’s production!”
smarmydave via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/22
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“I recently found this wonderful podcast series and am enjoying it from its beginning. I thought I knew a lot about rock/pop, but every episode has information that makes my eyes get big! Wonderfully researched, typical Slate high production values, and such a great escape!”
BB_UVE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/22
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“What a great, well-researched podcast. I feel like I’m learning a lot about music. Thanks!”
ktodarling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/22
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“Very informative and in-depth. Kind of wish he had another host or different guests to bounce off of, from time to time, though.”
FanchickLana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/22
“…I respond out loud, “I did.””
torajima77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/22
“As someone who has often felt completely illiterate about cultural history of 20th century popular music, Hit Parade has been a powerful "litterating" agent and as a result listening to each episode is an absolute joy.
Written and hosted by Chris Molanphy, Slate's music critic. The...”Read full review »
Ben Brenner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/22
“I have been waiting for what may as well be an entire lifetime for 80's Freestyle Music, its artisits, producers, songs, and influence on mainstream pop artists and their music personnas. Your delivery and refusal to leave off any tidbit of history and recognizing how artistic contributions,...”Read full review »
DJ Helladef via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/22
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“Bingeing the podcast after hearing you on Pop Pantheon podcast last year . Thank you for posting the full Billy Joel podcast which was missing on the ITunes feed until today .”
astaire13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/22
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“Easily the best music podcast I’ve ever listened to. Possibly the best podcast period. Lovingly and thoughtfully researched and written. Chris gives everything a chance, takes everyone’s artistry seriously, but never comes off as humorless.”
Dune Duken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/22
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“Great show. I love that his knowledge on r&b,funk, disco and hip hop is just as good as his knowledge on rock and pop. He doesn’t stray away from the more urban genres. This guy knows his stuff, and just when I thought i knew everything as far as music and trivia, Chris teaches me so much...”Read full review »
Dredunn2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/22
“I wasn't subscribing at the time, but listening occasionally to your podcast Hit Parade and decided to listen again and WOW! You nailed this genre and time period flawlessly. It's almost as if you were in the clubs in the 80's and 90's, Freestyle evolution perfectly laid out,...”Read full review »
Happy Joyous and Free via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/22
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