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
![Smack That - Akon featuring Eminem (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 13]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21293224/billionplayslater_logo7r9ir_300x300.jpeg){kind=logo}
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 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 Smack That by Akon featuring Eminem.
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 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 My House by Flo Rida
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 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 Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon.
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 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 iSpy by Kyle featuring Lil Yahty.
This week, we have a special guest! Stefan from the Los Angeles Pop Punk band, Glass Generation.
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
In where we talk about Rude by Magic! (The exclamation point is part of the band)
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
In where we talk about 24k Magic by Bruno Mars!
In this episode, we have our first guest! We are visited by local jazz/ funk fan Wes.
Monday Sep 15, 2025
![Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 5]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21293224/4308a36199dcd9c93994993b037b0eba_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
In where Allie and Fern ATTEMPT to get through Scar Tissue by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
![Take On Me - A-ha - Take (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 4]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21293224/69f9dd99eae0e30d1c9406b8bd64b1fa_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Saturday Dec 28, 2024
Saturday Dec 28, 2024
In where Allie and Fern talk about the quintessential 80s song, Take On Me by A-ha!
![This is What You Came For - Calvin Harris Featuring Rhianna (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 3]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog21293224/560d720a010d440ae96494e59e59d6b7_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
In where Allie and Fern talk about This is What You Came For by Calvin Harris Featuring Rhianna!
Also talk about Taylor Swift