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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 20 MIN

Scientifically Proven Happiest Songs

from The Worst of the Best Podcast · host Ryan Rebalkin

 Ready to discover the 10 happiest songs of all time, backed by science? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as we dive into Dr. Jacob Jules’ research on music and brain activity to uncover the ultimate feel-good tunes! From Queen’s iconic beats to ABBA’s dancefloor magic, we’re breaking down what makes these songs so uplifting—and picking the worst of the best. The science behind why these songs spark joy.Our hilarious takes on classics like "Don’t Stop Me Now" and "Dancing Queen."Which song we crowned the least happy of the bunch (spoiler: it’s controversial!).

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 Ready to discover the 10 happiest songs of all time, backed by science? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as we dive into Dr. Jacob Jules’ research on music and brain activity to uncover the ultimate feel-good tunes! From Queen’s...

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