A Billion Plays Later
Welcome to a Billion Plays Later! A podcast where Fern and Allie talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify!
What makes a song an instant classic? Is it pure pop magic, is it timing, or the power of a TikTok trend? Join music enthusiasts Allie and Fern as they dive deep into one mega-hit per episode. They'll break down the history, the cultural impact, the production secrets, and the occasional drama behind these chart-topping titans. We will also listen to some fan covers and parodies along the way.
From 80s throwbacks that found a second life to modern pop anthems and hip-hop heavyweights, we will explore the soundtrack of the streaming era. If you love music analysis, chart trivia, and behind-the-scenes stories of the world’s biggest hits, you're in the right place.
Tune in and find out why these songs stick around and what it takes to join the Billions Club.
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Episodes
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Today, we cover a Tiktok smash hit, Million Dollar Baby by Tommy Richman!
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Welcome to another episode of A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify. Today's episode, we discuss the mid 2000's smash hit, Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield. We are also joined by friend of the pod, Cameron from the Sacramento Pop Punk band, Addalemon!
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
In where we talk about one of the biggest songs of the 2020's, Closer by the Chainsmokers.
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
In where Allie and Fern talk about Bye Bye Bye by NSYNC!
We liked this song before the Deadpool movie.
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Welcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify.
Today's episode, we discuss Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses!
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Welcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify.
Today's episode, we discuss Safe and Sound by Capital Cities.
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Welcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify.
Today's episode, we discuss the Christmas staple, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee!
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Welcome to A Billion Plays Later! The podcast where Allie and Fern talk about songs that have a billion streams on Spotify.
Today's episode, we discuss Gen Z One Hit Wonder and noted Trump supported, Sheck Wes!