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Get To The Hook

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"Get to the Hook" is a brand new podcast that strikes an entirely different chord, merging expert analysis on the topics shaping the music world with the genuine passion of two diehard fans trading stories about the greatest moments in music. Host Charles Latibeaudiere and resident music savant Eric Colley bring their years of experience and passion for both the art and the industry to deliver insights on the latest trends, controversies, and innovations in music ... and even sprinkle in a little trivia and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a casual radio listener or a hardcore music aficionado, "Get to the Hook" hits just the right note.

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Wednesday · 33 min
Can Justin Timberlake Reclaim His Legacy?
Justin Timberlake is going all out to launch his 4-part docuseries and remind people of the deep bench of classics in his catalogue. Is it enough to bring back lapsed fans? Also, we also discuss a shocking bombshell from the stylist behind the infamous “wardrobe malfunction”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
November 5 · 30 min
#1 At The Ballot Box
In the wake of an historic midterm election we're discussing all the musicians who ran for office...and actually won! Mayors, representatives, and - believe it or not - a United States vice president who wrote a classic #1 song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 28 · 42 min
The Most Iconic Horror Movie Themes
Psycho, Halloween, Jaws, Saw...we're debating the most iconic horror movie themes of all time! Which classic tunes still send chills down your spine? We'll also tell you which massive 80s pop hit was originally written for a slasher film, before it wound up on the soundtrack of a romantic drama. You'll never hear it the same way again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 21 · 30 min
Miley's Concert Crash Out
Miley Cyrus returned to the stage for her first concert in four years, and the reaction was probably not what she was expecting. We'll tell you what she had to say about the criticism, and why things went sideways in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 14 · 35 min
Who Is Adéla?
Slovakian pop singer Adéla has gone viral with two massive hits ("Nicole Kidman" and "Ain't In LA")...but who is she and how did she blow up so fast? We've got the answers, plus info on fellow breakout viral stars Ashe, Jamie Miller, Cameron Whitcomb, and comehelpglo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 7 · 38 min
Tom Cruise Soundtrack Classics
Tom Cruise's new movie Digger was a bomb at the box office...maybe because it didn't have one of his trademark classic soundtracks? From Risky Busienss to Top Gun to Mission: Impossible and many more we're reliving the highs (and lows!) of hit songs from Tom Cruise movies, including an Oscar winner and a #1 smash declared the worst of all time! Hosts: Charles Latibeaudiere, Eric Colley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 30 · 32 min
Madonna: Queen Of The VMAs
Madonna was the big winner at the 2026 Video Music Awards, cementing her legacy as queen of the VMAs. We're discussing the night's highlights, including major moments for Taylor Swift, George Michael, Nirvana, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 23 · 29 min
Ed Sheeran's Tour In Crisis
Ed Sheeran's tour has taken a chaotic turn following opener Macklemore's "Free Palestine" firing. Hear what Ed has to say and where his tour stands now. Also we're saying goodbye to Duncan Sheik and New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 16 · 45 min
Fact or Fiction: Rock's Greatest Urban Legends
Did Keith Richards really have all of his blood replaced? Did Van Halen actually hate brown M&Ms? Was Blondie icon Debbie Harry almost the victim of a notorious serial killer? We're investigating music's most notorious urban legends...and you won't believe which ones are actually TRUE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 9 · 33 min
2Pac's Delayed Justice
After 30 years 2Pac's murder is finally officially solved. Eric and Charles go over the details of the case and discuss other artists who had to wait decades for justice. Hosts: Charles Latibeaudiere, Eric Colley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 2 · 29 min
Kenny Chesney Got Sued For WHAT?!?
Country superstar Kenny Chesney was sued by a fan for something so wild judges couldn't believe it. We're breaking down the details of that case and others where artists faced bizarre lawsuits from their own fans. Hosts: Charles Latibeaudiere, Eric Colley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 26 · 36 min
Remembering Dolly Parton
We're paying tribute to one of the most talented, successful, and culturally impactful artists of all time...the great Dolly Parton. We're sharing personal stories and examining a catalog that redefined music and a life that inspired millions to better people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 19 · 38 min
They Weren't The First Choice?!?
Sometimes fate has to intervene to get the right songs to the right artists, even if they weren't the first choice. We're looking at singers whose careers might have been very different, like Vanessa Williams, Kelly Clarkson, and Britney Spears...who was the FOURTH choice to record "...Baby One More Time"! Find out who else nearly missed out on career-defining classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 12 · 39 min
UK Record Breakers
Olivia Dean and Sam Fender's "Rein Me In" has shattered a 73 year-old record for the longest running number one song in UK history. We're listening to some other massive British number one hits and seeing how they fared in the States, including a 90s smash that drives Charles crazy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 5 · 34 min
Superhero Hits
Spider-Man is smashing box office records, but is he the biggest hero when it comes to hit songs? We're pitting Batman, Spider-Man, Black Panther, and more (with an assist from pals like Prince, Post Malone, and Kendrick Lamar) against each other in a musical battle royale! Hosts: Charles Latibeaudiere, Eric Colley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 29 · 27 min
Exclusive Interview: Keri Hilson Is Back!
Keri Hilson, the singer/songwriter behind classics like "Knock You Down" and "Pretty Girl Rock", is back with her first album since 2010. She tells us why it's been so long, what Britney Spears was like in the studio, and whether or not she would work with Kanye again. Hosts: Charles Latibeaudiere, Eric Colley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 22 · 32 min
Hits & Misses At The World Cup Halftime Show
The epic World Cup finale featured the series' first-ever halftime show with a who's who of international superstars. We're breaking it all down and discussing the postgame winners and losers. Hosts: Charles Latibeaudiere, Eric Colley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 15 · 40 min
Exclusive Interview: Ice-T Returns To Rap
It's been 20 years since Ice-T released a new rap album but he's back with Criminal Migraine. The hip-hop legend tells us why he's returned to music, why you won't find it on streaming services, and how he made a million dollars playing a kangaroo! Hosts: Charles Latibeaudiere, Eric Colley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 14 · 39 min
Taylor Swift & Music's Most Extravagant Weddings
Congratulations to Taylor and Travis on their fairytale wedding! But Taylor was not the first musical royalty to have an over the top wedding...from imported orchids and golden thrones to 10,000 tulips these are some of music's biggest matrimonial spectacles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 1 · 31 min
The Spirit Of '76
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a playlist pulled straight from the bicentennial. That's right, we're tuning our retro AM radio to July 4th, 1976 for hits from the Beach Boys, newcomers Hall & Oates, an adult film star, and...disco Beethoven? Throw on your platform shoes and get ready to boogie! Hosts: Charles Latibeaudiere, Eric Colley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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