EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 55 MIN
Best Song of 2006
In 2006, the United States had a wildly unpopular Republican president, was embroiled in a pointless war in the Middle East, and was heading straight toward a major economic crisis. Sound familiar? But at least 20 years ago we had some amazing music to make those terrible times at least somewhat more enjoyable. Belting pop-rock ballads. Infectious hip-hop tracks, foundational emo-punk, and what can only be described as total bangers in de clurb. So join us as the Great Pop Culture Debate goes back 20 years and attempts to name the Best Song of 2006.Songs discussed: “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley, “Hung Up” by Madonna, “How to Save a Life” by The Fray, “SOS” by Rihanna, “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse, “Dance, Dance” by Fall Out Boy, “Pump It” by Black Eyed Peas, “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean, “Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson, “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae, “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At the Disco, “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake feat. Timbaland, “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt, “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, “Irreplaceable” by BeyonceJoin host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, and Jake Pitochelli as they discuss and debate 16 of the most iconic songs from 20 years ago.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional 1990 songs that didn’t make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks.Want to watch the episode instead? As of Season 12, we now have full video episodes up on YouTube. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, Jake PitochelliProducer: Derek MekitaEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro & Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#2000s #2000smusic #00smusic #00s #2006music #songsof2006 #beyonce #rihanna #amywinehouse #blackeyedpeas #justintimberlake #shakira #thefray #timbaland #pussycatdolls #natashabedingfield #unwritten #gnarlsbarkley #madonna #falloutboy #panicatthedisco #PATD #kellyclarksonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In 2006, the United States had a wildly unpopular Republican president, was embroiled in a pointless war in the Middle East, and was heading straight toward a major economic crisis. Sound familiar? But at least 20 years ago we had some amazing music to make those terrible times at least somewhat more enjoyable. Belting pop-rock ballads. Infectious hip-hop tracks, foundational emo-punk, and what can only be described as total bangers in de clurb. So join us as the Great Pop Culture Debate goes back 20 years and attempts to name the Best Song of 2006.Songs discussed: “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley, “Hung Up” by Madonna, “How to Save a Life” by The Fray, “SOS” by Rihanna, “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse, “Dance, Dance” by Fall Out Boy, “Pump It” by Black Eyed Peas, “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean, “Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson, “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae, “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At the Disco, “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake feat. Timbaland, “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt, “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, “Irreplaceable” by BeyonceJoin host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, and Jake Pitochelli as they discuss and debate 16 of the most iconic songs from 20 years ago.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional 1990 songs that didn’t make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks.Want to watch the episode instead? As of Season 12, we now have full video episodes up on YouTube. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, Jake PitochelliProducer: Derek MekitaEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro & Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#2000s #2000smusic #00smusic #00s #2006music #songsof2006 #beyonce #rihanna #amywinehouse #blackeyedpeas #justintimberlake #shakira #thefray #timbaland #pussycatdolls #natashabedingfield #unwritten #gnarlsbarkley #madonna #falloutboy #panicatthedisco #PATD #kellyclarkson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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