A Billion Plays Later
By Stay Tough Records
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Episodes: 39
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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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Temperature - Sean Paul (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 40-
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May 01, 2026 |
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Song #2 - Blur (A Billion Plays Later) -39-
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May 01, 2026 |
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I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 38-
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May 01, 2026 |
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Rap God - Eminem (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 37
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Body Like a Back Road - Sam Hunt (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 36-
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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I Took a Pill in Ibiza - Mike Posner (Seeb Remix) (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 35-
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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MILLION DOLLAR BABY - Tommy Richman (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 34-
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 33-
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Closer - The Chainsmokers -EP. 30-
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC (A Billion Plays Later) -EP 32-
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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You're Beautiful - James Blunt (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 29]
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Radioactive - Imagine Dragons (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 28]
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 27]
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Safe and Sound - Capital Cities (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 26]
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 25]
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Mo Bamba - Sheck Wes (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 22]
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Since U Been Gone -Kelly Clarkson (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 24]
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Cake by the Ocean - DNCE (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 23]
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Hips Don't Lie - Shakira (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 21]
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Starships - Nicki Minaj (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 20]
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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I Kissed a Girl - Katy Perry (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 19]
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Timber - Pitbull featuring Kesha (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 18]
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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My Girl - The Temptations (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 17]
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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All Star - Smash Mouth (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 16]
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Losing My Religion -R.E.M (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 15]
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Let Her Go - Passenger (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 14]
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Smack That - Akon featuring Eminem (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 13]
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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My House - Flo Rida (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 12]
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Sex on Fire -Kings of Leon (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 11]
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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iSpy - Kyle featuring Lil Yahty (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 10] w/ Glass Generation
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Rude - Magic! (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 9]
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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24k Magic -Bruno Mars (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 8] w/ Wes
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Bad Romance - Lady Gaga (A Billion Plays Later) [EP 7]
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 5]
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Take On Me - A-ha - Take (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 4]
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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This is What You Came For - Calvin Harris Featuring Rhianna (A Billion Plays Later) [EP. 3]
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Blinding Lights - The Weeknd (A Billion Plays Later)[EP. 2]
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Drake - One Dance [EP 1]
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Introduction -Episode 0-
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Dec 04, 2024 |