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Clap If You Don't Care

by Ricky G and Eric Krueger

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A show about pop culture from someone who knows a lot about it, and his boyfriend who knows less. It's mostly about music—so if you don't care, clap.

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Episodes

  1. How Are Pop Songs Written?

    Ricky and Eric break down lessons from songwriter Justin Tranter on who really shapes a pop song, from the song map behind Ed Sheeran’s “Happier” to the melodic math of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” Plus, Glee is officially getting a reboot, and they react to Apple Music’s new logo made with...

  2. Does AI Belong in Music?

    For a special birthday episode, Ricky and Eric ask whether AI belongs in music. Plus Kelly Clarkson and the $15 million bird (her run-in with a Brooklyn shop over a mechanical bird) and Britney Spears' latest industry targeted social media post. Clap if you don't care. Check out our website:...

  3. Grammys 2027 Nomination Predictions: Taylor Swift, Olivia Dean, Olivia Rodrigo, Rosalia & More

    Ricky breaks down how the Grammys work for Eric, from the Recording Academy and eligibility rules to how voting and nominations happen. Plus, we share our predictions for the 2027 nominations. Clap if you don’t care. Check out our website: ⁠clapifyoudontcare.com⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@clappod...

  4. Record Labels vs Independent Artists

    Ricky and Eric break down major labels vs going independent — with an exclusive interview clip from country artist Laci Kaye Booth. Plus LimeWire’s comeback and Olivia Dean’s “I’ve Seen It” lawsuit. Clap if you don’t care. Check out our website: clapifyoudontcare.com Follow us on Instagram:...

  5. Austin City Limits Music Festival Then & Now (Plus Apple vs. Spotify)

    Ricky and Eric unpack the Apple vs. Spotify App Store feud, then look at Austin City Limits Music Festival from the first weekend in 2002 to now. Clap if you don't care. On Repeat: I Want to Know What Love Is by Labrinth

  6. New Music Friday (September 25, 2026)

    Ricky presents this week's loaded new music drop for September 25, 2026. Clap if you don't care. Check out the blog on ⁠clapifyoudontcare.com⁠ and let us know in the comment section what you're listening to.Albums Tinashe — Popstar Leon Bridges — Happiness Anytime Rebecca Black — Age of the...

  7. Clap for the One-Hit Wonders

    In honor of National One-Hit Wonder Day (September 25), Eric and Ricky dig into the songs everyone knows by artists almost nobody can name, from "Tubthumping" to "Stacy's Mom" to "My Own Worst Enemy." Plus, why "one-hit wonder" shouldn't be an insult, and a better name for it. Clap if you don’t...

  8. New Music Friday (September 18, 2026)

    Ricky presents this week's loaded new music drop for September 18, 2026. Clap if you don't care. Check out the blog on clapifyoudontcare.com and let us know in the comment section what you're listening to. Albums Riley Green — That's Just Me Laci Kaye Booth — Love Ain't For The Faint Of Heart…

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  9. Beyoncé and Selena's Mashup Backlash, Stella Lefty's Song Similarities & Celine Dion Returns

    This week Ricky and Eric talk about what’s trending in music: Beyoncé and Selena's remix sparks backlash, Stella Lefty's alleged plagiarism drama, and Celine Dion's long-awaited return to the stage. Plus Harry Styles' stacked list of tour openers, the Selena Quintanilla family lawsuit and Miley's...

  10. The Music We Inherit

    Ricky traces his love of music back to his Pompa and discusses with Eric how music gets passed down. From the people who introduced us to it, to how we share it with others—and why none of it sticks without genuine interest. Clap if you don’t care. Music from our Family On Repeat: heart again by...

  11. Pop Group Factory: Who's Really Behind Music's Biggest Groups

    Pop Group Factory: Who's Really Behind Music's Biggest Groups From the Spice Girls to KATSEYE, behind some of pop’s biggest groups is someone or a team pulling the strings. This week Ricky and Eric break down the producers and executives who've shaped music's biggest groups, for better or worse....

  12. Dolly Parton: Bling, Butterflies and Big... Personality

    Ricky and Eric look back on the life and legacy of true music legend, Dolly Parton — from her authentic songwriting to the good heart that inspired others to be a light in this world. We love her, and we always will. 🦋 Clap if you love Dolly. On Repeat: Sent From Above by Dolly Parton

  13. New Music Friday (August 21, 2026)

    Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for August 21, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Motivation by Carly Rae Jepsen Butterflies by Mac Miller Good Girls & Cowgirls by Zach Top What Are The Odds by Jorja Smith Hazel Eyes by Sam Smith Young by Dan + Shay Flops: Long Way Home by Stella Lefty...

  14. Is Live Singing Still a Thing?

    Ricky and Eric tackle a listener question: how do artists power through a two- or three-hour show without their voices giving out? Is singing live a thing anymore? We break down vocal training as muscle conditioning, why live-pitch correction tools are used, the difference between lip-syncing and…

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  15. Sunday Night Football Open: Carrie Underwood's 14th Year

    Ricky and Eric talk about the 20-year evolution of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" — how a Joan Jett breakup song became the most-heard 90 seconds in American football. We get into the singers who have taken it on, Carrie Underwood's 14-year reign, and the absurd process of recording it for...

  16. What Makes a Music Genre?

    From yacht rock to dream pop, Ricky and Eric unpack what makes a music genre and whether genres still matter in the streaming era. Clap if you don’t care. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus On Repeat: oh well by Ariana Grande I wish you were here by Q

  17. New Music Friday (August 7, 2026)

    Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for August 7, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: No Me Arrepiento De Sentir Tanto by Karol G Can’t Get Over Losing You by The Avalanches featuring Portraits of Tracy Jaded by Koe Wetzel ft. Ella Langley Therapy at the Club by FLO Flops:Sunset Marquis by...

  18. New Music Friday (July 31, 2026)

    Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 31, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Petal (album) by Ariana Grande Sunburn Mixtape by Tucker Wetmore Coming Home by Odeal, Jorja Smith Facedown Kentucky by Evening Elephants Longing by Sam Gellaitry Trail Mix (3pm) by Cautious Clay Bullets &...

  19. Short ‘n Sweet: Songs are Shrinking

    Ricky and Eric explore the shrinking runtime of modern hits versus the sprawling epics of yesteryear. We break down why streaming favors bite‑size tracks, how artists adapt their storytelling, and whether brevity is the new brilliance. Clap if you don’t care. Reference: Dai Dai by Shakira & Burna...

  20. Did Charli XCX Just Deliver Another Classic?

    Ricky reviews Charli XCX's new album Music, Fashion, Film, breaking down the standout tracks, lyrics, production, and whether she's done it again. Clap if you don't care.

  21. New Music Friday (July 24, 2026)

    Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 24, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Music, Fashion, Film by Charli XCX The Light in the Painting by Lizzy McAlpine The Thread by Willow Been By Now by Morgan Wallen Better Late Than Never by Almost Monday Flops: A Pop by Tyla Little Miss…

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  22. How Mike Posner Found Himself

    Ricky introduces Eric to Mike Posner— from the unique way he kickstarted his career to why he walked away from fame and the long walk he took to find himself. It’s an inspiring story of reinvention that is rare among modern pop artists. Clap if you don’t care. We’re on Youtube Reference: This Is…

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  23. New Music Friday (July 17, 2026)

    New Music Friday - July 17, 2026 Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 17, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: What If It’s Right? By Gracie Abrams & Marcus Mumford the feeling by Steve Lacy I’d Be Lyin’ by Kelly Clarkson Recommend by Masego Pathetic by Laci Kaye Booth Other Bops:...

  24. Why Does Music Sound Better in a Car?

    This week, Eric and Ricky talk about the physical and psychological reasons music sounds so good in the car. We explain how your vehicle, your brain and even the road work together to create the perfect listening experience. See Ricky’s fish Research Sources: Rolling Stone — Goose Didn't Just...

  25. Billboard Top Charts: How Music is Ranked

    Ricky pulls back the curtain on the Billboard Hot 100 so Eric can finally understand why his favorite songs never crack the top spot. We break down streams, radio spins, and sales, and ask whether the chart is really about the music or just who’s best at gaming the system. Clap if you don’t care....

  26. Just Married: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding (Emergency Pod)

    When the ‘American-royal-family’ gets married, we get on a mic—so Ricky can explain it to Eric. We talk about the unique venue, the A-list guest list and what this could mean for future Taylor music. Clap if you don’t care.

  27. New Music Friday (July 3, 2026)

    Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 3, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Danceteria by Madonna He’s Not My Baby, I’m His by Sienna Spiro Honky Tonk Philosophy by Charley Crockett Dream Crusher by Daniel Seavey Savior by Daniel Seavey Slush Puppy by Tommy Lefroy Other Bops…

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  28. Clive Davis’ Legacy, Olivia Rodrigo’s Sisterhood & What Happened to Lizzo?

    This week Ricky and Eric unpack the biggest stories in music: the legacy of music mogul Clive Davis, the sisterhood started by Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzo’s surprising album sales, Max Martin catalog sale and what Dua Lipa’s new business venture says about celebrity influence. Clap if you don’t care.…

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  29. New Music Friday (June 26, 2026)

    Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for June 26, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: My Body Isn’t Ready by Sombr Watch It Burn by Katy Perry The Time of My Life by Benson Boone Virtuoso by Ryan Beatty Sweet Fortune (Album) by Ryan Beatty Blame It All On Me by Surfaces, Mike Posner Other...

  30. Samples, Interpolations & the Most Sampled Beat You Never Knew

    Ricky gives Eric an example of a sample, using one of the most iconic beats in music history—the Amen Break. They unpack how this drum loop became a cornerstone of hip-hop, and explore how Black artists used sampling as a tool for creativity, reinterpretation and expression to push music forward....

  31. New Music Friday (June 19, 2026)

    Ricky takes you through this week's new music drop for June 19, 2026. Clap if you don't care. Bops: Resurrection (Album) by Chloe and Timbaland Let Me Go by Baby Rose Southern Nights by Kashus Culpepper On Your Mind by FKA Twigs featuring Lil Yachty hey there [I have a compulsive complex] by Q

  32. Selena: An Introduction to the Texas Icon

    Eric lives in Texas and doesn’t know who Selena is **gasps in Spanish**. Clap if you don’t care. On Repeat: Eric – I Knew It, I Knew You by Taylor Swift Ricky – Mexico Honey by Kacey Musgraves

  33. New Music Friday (June 12, 2026)

    Ricky introduces a "New Music Friday" series, highlighting new music released June 12. Clap if you don't care. Bops: Dirty Blonde (Album) by Bebe Rexha No Doubt (I'm in Love) by Erick the Architect GIRLS (feat. Kehlani) Remix by The Kid LAROI Stages (Album) by Midland Need Another Spin: you seem...

  34. The Sounds of the FIFA World Cup

    Every World Cup gets a song. Ricky explains to Eric the unique history of these soccer anthems—from global hits to questionable choices. And most importantly: is Shakira the queen of FIFA? Clap if you don't care. On Repeat: - Jon Bellion | Live Concert Notable World Cup Music (mostly mentioned in...

  35. Sweden: The Pop Music Playground

    Ricky explains to Eric how a country smaller than Texas quietly took over pop music. Clap if you don't care. On Repeat: Eric — Homewrecker by Sombr Ricky — hate that I made you love me by Ariana Grande & Think As You Drunk by Riley Green

  36. Blue Dot Fever: Why Pop Stars Are Canceling Tours

    Blue Dot Fever: Why pop stars are scaling back or canceling their tours altogether. Ricky explains to Eric why artists may need to right-size their shows for today’s demand. Clap if you don't care. On Repeat: Eric — Shakari by Ludwig Göransson from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Ricky — 사랑해...

  37. Lizzo: Algorithms vs. Artistry

    Lizzo calls out her record label over her album's marketing —but is the label the problem, or the algorithm? In their debut episode, Ricky and Eric try to figure out are artists making music for now, or for the algorithm? Clap if you don't care.

About this show

A show about pop culture from someone who knows a lot about it, and his boyfriend who knows less. It's mostly about music—so if you don't care, clap.

Hosted by

Ricky G and Eric Krueger

Categories

Music Commentary

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Clap If You Don't Care have?

Clap If You Don't Care has 37 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 28, 2026.

What is Clap If You Don't Care about?

A show about pop culture from someone who knows a lot about it, and his boyfriend who knows less. It's mostly about music—so if you don't care, clap.

How often does Clap If You Don't Care release new episodes?

Clap If You Don't Care publishes a few times a week, based on its 37 episodes since May 2026.

Who hosts Clap If You Don't Care?

Clap If You Don't Care is created and hosted by Ricky G and Eric Krueger.
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