PODCAST: the 2025 Grammys… got it RIGHT? And was… REALLY GOOD?! What??
We’re as confused as you are, but the Grammys mostly did everything right in 2025… mostly. Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
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ONE HIT WONDERLAND: “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter
You had a bad day, you’re getting one song. And after that, you’re going nowhere. The biggest one-hit wonder of the 2000s, everybody! Additional writing by Kevin Anderson: @kbandersonyo.bsky.social Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
ONE HIT WONDERLAND: “Untouched” by The Veronicas
They were young, hot, twins and poised to break out as Australia’s hottest international pop stars, and then they disappeared for nearly a decade. What happened to The Veronicas? Check out Abolish Everything! on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/abolish?ref=toddintheshadows Additional writing by Kevin Anderson: @kbandersonyo.bsky.social Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
PODCAST: Chappell Roan sets the 2024 MTV VMAs on fire! (w/Lady Emily)
Our annual look at the VMAs, and they’re weirder than ever but were they actually kind of good? Check out the Song vs. Song Podcast here!! https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZPOSfyq3NwIsGGTPY1I10?si=b5b2175638c84a39 Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
TRAINWRECKORDS: Limp Bizkit’s “Results May Vary”
No one knows what it’s like to be the Durst man, and once they do know, they’ll like him even less. How did Limp Bizkit wind up drowning in Hatorade? Check out Abolish Everything! on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/abolish?ref=toddintheshadows Additional writing by Kevin Anderson: @kbandersonyo.bsky.social Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
The Top Ten Best Hit Songs of 2024
I miss 2024 already. Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription! https://nebula.tv/todd-in-the-shadows Watch Lindsay Ellis — Trying to Make Sense of the X-Men Cinematic Universe Timeline: https://go.nebula.tv/lindsayellis?ref=todd-in-the-shadows Watch The Wonder Of It All: https://go.nebula.tv/wonder?ref=todd-in-the-shadows Mashup: “Stop the Feeling” by Mark013 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2yf0LXBqGs Support Todd on Patreon! […]
POP SONG REVIEW: “Ordinary” by Alex Warren
It’s the most popular song of the year and it really sucks!! Check out Abolish Everything! on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/abolish?ref=toddintheshadows Additional writing by Kevin Anderson: @kbandersonyo.bsky.social Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
POP SONG REVIEW: “Janice STFU” by Drake
Drake is back, and angrier that a mad wet hen. Can he reclaim his throne as one of the GOATs, or does he suck too much as a person to ever reclaim his greatness? Check out “Welcome to Goon World” and get Nebula for 50% off! https://nebula.tv/videos/fdsignifier-welcome-to-goon-world?ref=toddintheshadows Additional writing by: […]
ONE HIT WONDERLAND: “In a Big Country” by Big Country
In a big country, dreams stay with you, but Big Country did far more than you think. Check out Amy’s Dead-End Dreamhouse on Nebula! https://go.nebula.tv/dreamhouse?ref=toddintheshadows Check out Abolish Everything! on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/abolish Additional writing by Kevin Anderson: @kbandersonyo.bsky.social Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
ONE HIT WONDERLAND: “Pop Muzik” by M
“Pop Muzik” kicked off the ’80s in 1979 with the first great synth-pop song, and then never even came close to the charts ever again. Where did this mysterious man go? Check out the first episode of Amy’s Dead-End Dreamhouse on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-hodzb3ExE And check out the full series on […]
