Although hosts Erin and Jacob have been friends their whole lives, they still have secrets to share! Listen in while they address the issue of Guilty Pleasures, and Erin learns the truth about a certain Canadian legend.  Do you have a guilty pleasure in your music library? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Ep. 05 - Guilty Pleasures Artwork created by @jungaehyuk on Instagram. Intro music is Island by extenz | https://soundclo ..read more

Erin and Jacob tackle one of the hardest topics yet when they decide to pick their favorite songs from 2006. It turns out there are just too many amazing albums that came out that year! They finally get a chance to talk about one of their favorite lyrics ever and both brought songs from the same album (again). In fact, there were so many great songs from 2006 that the conversation continued over on the Hits Don't Lie Patreon. Check it out at patreon.com/HitsDontLiePod  Artists mentioned: Shakira, Rihanna, Paul Oakenfold, Nelly Furtado, Brittany Murphy, Ciara, Amy Winehouse, Shiny Toy Guns ..read more

Erin and Jacob are finally tackling a topic that Jacob has been wanting to do for ages - Best Rap Features! It's all about pop songs that have a rap feature that really elevates the song. They talk about the amazing wordplay, rapping to a theme, and iconic flows. Also a rap verse that is super important to their friendship comes up! Artists mentioned: Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Jeezy, Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Aaliyah, Left Eye, Mya, Mel C, Keyshia Cole, and more! Do you have a favorite rap feature? Let us know! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hit ..read more

Hosts Erin and Jacob delve into the wide world of pop music covers. The criteria includes covers of any genre done by a pop artist, or any genre's artist covering a pop song. They also discuss the merits of what makes a song's cover a great one.  Artists mentioned: Geri Halliwell, Gallant, Whitney Houston, Kylie Minogue, Hurts, Angtoria, Doja Cat, The Weeknd, All Saints, Kim Paparazzi, Milow, Katerine, Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, The White Stripes, Anna Ternheim Do you have a favorite pop cover? Let us know! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod, get in touch by emailing hi ..read more

Erin and Jacob are celebrating a whole year of sharing songs and making top 5 lists on Hits Don't Lie! To celebrate they are taking on the impossible task of picking the best songs mentioned on the podcast in the past year. Some amazing hits and personal favorites make a return as Erin and Jacob share a Sophie Ellis-Bextor themed cocktail. Thank you all for listening and spreading the joy of pop music with us over the past year! Artists mentioned: Kylie Minogue, Aaliyah, Robyn, Agnes, Brandy, Monica, Toni Braxton, Shakira, Sam Smith, Fantasia, T-Pain Do you have a favorite song that's been me ..read more

Erin and Jacob are joined by the amazingly talented Steve Anderson to talk about their favorite Pop Power Ballads. You know them. You love them. Maybe they inspire you to grab the nearest hairbrush and sing like no one is watching, or maybe they make you break out into uncontrollable tears. Either way, these songs are instant classics full of emotion. They talk about some incredible artists such as Celine Dion, Brandy, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and more!  Steve Anderson is a music producer, musical director, and songwriter for acts such as Kylie Minogue, Steps, Westlife, and many mor ..read more

Happy LGBTQIA Pride Month! Hosts Erin and Jacob are celebrating by dedicating the month of June to LGBT+ themed main episodes. This time they are shining the spotlight on some amazing trans, non-binary, and genderqueer artists. They talk about artists such as Kim Petras, Janelle Monae, Sam Smith, and more!  Share with us your favorite LGBT+ artists! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod, get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com, or leave a voice message by going to anchor.fm/hits-dont-lie. Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: S2 Ep.10 - Trans &a ..read more

Attention, Shakira fans! In this special bilingual episode, Erin and Jacob welcome Cally and Sam from the Shakipedia podcast to rate the best Shaki songs. Listen as we discuss songs that cover nearly 30 years of her music across many genres and learn all of the 'chismecito' about her musical history. Follow Shakipedia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @shakipediapod. Listen to them wherever you get your podcasts. Did we skip your favorite song? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Liste ..read more

Hosts Erin and Jacob are tackling the impossible task of picking their favorite songs from girl groups that have only 3 members. This includes iconic groups such a Destiny's Child, TLC, Sugababes, and many many more! Toward the end of the episode they are joined by a special guest who wanted to share their favorite songs for this topic. Do you have a favorite song from a 3 person Girl Group? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: S2 E ..read more

Grab your tissues and prepare for some sappy harmonies! Hosts Erin and Jacob are talking all about cheesy Boyband Ballads in this new episode. Erin recounts her recent live music experience, and she turns the table on Jacob with a pop quiz! Some huge names come up when they talk about their picks for the theme, and a certain song comes back for another chance at making the top 5.  Do you have a favorite boyband ballad? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing hitsdontliepod@gmail.com Listen to the playlist from ..read more