Hitmaker Chronicles podcast

Hitmaker Chronicles

Welcome to Hitmaker Chronicles, the podcast where music's hidden stories come to life. Every episode we take you behind the scenes of the world's most iconic songs, exploring the magic woven into every note and lyric. From pop anthems to timeless classics, Hitmaker Chronicles delves deep into the heart of each track giving you an insider's view into the creative process that shapes the songs you love. Discover the inspiration behind the hits, the struggles and triumphs of creation, and the cultural impact that turns a song into a phenomenon. Whether you're a lifelong music fan, or just curious about the stories behind the sound, Hitmaker Chronicles is your guide to the soul of music. Portions of this podcast were created with the assistance of AI,From Toby Keith's country anthem "Beer For My Horses" to Billie Eilish's haunting "What Was I Made For," and from Olivia Rodrigo's breakout hit "Vampire" to Jelly Roll’s powerful anthem “Son of a Sinner”, we cover a wide range of genres and styles.Plus, don't miss our analysis of Taylor Swift's thought-provoking "Anti-Hero," nominated for a Grammy, and Miley Cyrus's soul-stirring "Flowers," a Grammy-winning masterpiece. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit [ caloroga.com/plus] (http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/) . No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! [We now have Merch! ] (https://caloroga.com/merch)  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping?Get more info from [Caloroga Shark Media] (https://caloroga.com) and sign up for our newsletter here.

Welcome to Hitmaker Chronicles, the podcast where music's hidden stories come to life. Every episode we take you behind the scenes of the world's most iconic songs, exploring the magic woven into every note and lyric. From pop anthems to timeless classics, Hitmaker Chronicles delves deep into the heart of each track giving you an insider's view into the creative process that shapes the songs you love. Discover the inspiration behind the hits, the struggles and triumphs of creation, and the cultural impact that turns a song into a phenomenon. Whether you're a lifelong music fan, or just curious about the stories behind the sound, Hitmaker Chronicles is your guide to the soul of music. Portions of this podcast were created with the assistance of AI,From Toby Keith's country anthem "Beer For My Horses" to Billie Eilish's haunting "What Was I Made For," and from Olivia Rodrigo's breakout hit "Vampire" to Jelly Roll’s powerful anthem “Son of a Sinner”, we cover a wide range of genres and styles.Plus, don't miss our analysis of Taylor Swift's thought-provoking "Anti-Hero," nominated for a Grammy, and Miley Cyrus's soul-stirring "Flowers," a Grammy-winning masterpiece. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit [ caloroga.com/plus] (http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/) . No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! [We now have Merch! ] (https://caloroga.com/merch)  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping?Get more info from [Caloroga Shark Media] (https://caloroga.com) and sign up for our newsletter here.

 

#86

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Seals And Crofts - "Summer Breeze"

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted... more

13 Jul 2025

17 MINS

17:31

13 Jul 2025


#85

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Luis Fonsi feat. Justin Bieber & Daddy Yankee - "Despacito"

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted... more

06 Jul 2025

16 MINS

16:50

06 Jul 2025


#84

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted... more

29 Jun 2025

16 MINS

16:35

29 Jun 2025


#83

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Harry Stiles - "As It Was"

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted... more

22 Jun 2025

16 MINS

16:57

22 Jun 2025


#82

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Sam Cooke - "Summertime"

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted... more

15 Jun 2025

16 MINS

16:57

15 Jun 2025


#81

Special Tribute - Brian Wilson: The Musical Genius Who Heard Tomorrow's Songs Today

Welcome to another special commemorative episode of Hitmaker Chronicles. I'm your host, Ga... more

11 Jun 2025

15 MINS

15:52

11 Jun 2025


#80

Special Tribute - Sly Stone: The Revolutionary Genius Who Changed Music Forever

Welcome to a special commemorative episode of Hitmaker Chronicles. I'm your host, Garrett ... more

10 Jun 2025

14 MINS

14:50

10 Jun 2025


#79

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Taylor Swift - "Cruel Summer"

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted... more

08 Jun 2025

16 MINS

16:28

08 Jun 2025


#78

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Superchunk - "This Summer"

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted... more

01 Jun 2025

15 MINS

15:30

01 Jun 2025


#77

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: B-52's - "Rock Lobster"

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted... more

25 May 2025

14 MINS

14:29

25 May 2025


#76

SUMMER"S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Nelly - "It's Getting Hot In Here"

Welcome to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by t... more

18 May 2025

13 MINS

13:48

18 May 2025


#75

Bruce Springsteen - "Born To Run"

This episode explores Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run," the thunderous 1975 masterpiece t... more

11 May 2025

19 MINS

19:59

11 May 2025


#74

Aretha Franklin - "Respect"

This episode explores Aretha Franklin's transformative 1967 reimagining of "Respect," a so... more

04 May 2025

20 MINS

20:04

04 May 2025


#73

Rolling Stones - "Gimme Shelter"

This episode explores The Rolling Stones' 1969 masterpiece "Gimme Shelter," a harrowing re... more

27 Apr 2025

19 MINS

19:27

27 Apr 2025


#72

Bob Dylan - "Like A Rolling Stone"

This episode explores Bob Dylan's 1965 masterpiece "Like a Rolling Stone," a six-minute re... more

20 Apr 2025

17 MINS

17:00

20 Apr 2025


#71

Arctic Monkeys -"505"

This episode explores Arctic Monkeys' "Five-oh-five," a track from their 2007 album Favour... more

13 Apr 2025

15 MINS

15:35

13 Apr 2025


#70

Zach Bryan - "I Remember Everything"

This episode explores Zach Bryan's "I Remember Everything," a soulful collaboration with K... more

06 Apr 2025

16 MINS

16:12

06 Apr 2025


#69

Morgan Wallen - "Whisky Glasses"

This episode explores Morgan Wallen's 2018 breakout hit "Whiskey Glasses," a song that cat... more

30 Mar 2025

15 MINS

15:53

30 Mar 2025


#68

Arianna Grande - "7 Rings"

This episode explores Ariana Grande's 2019 smash hit "7 rings," a bold reimagining of "My ... more

23 Mar 2025

17 MINS

17:13

23 Mar 2025


#67

Gracie Abrams - "I Love You, I'm Sorry"

This episode explores Gracie Abrams' breakthrough 2020 single "I love you, I'm sorry," a s... more

16 Mar 2025

15 MINS

15:18

16 Mar 2025


#66

Kelly Clarkson - "Since U Been Gone"

This episode explores Kelly Clarkson's 2004 breakthrough hit "Since U Been Gone," a song t... more

09 Mar 2025

16 MINS

16:46

09 Mar 2025


#65

Carrie Underwood - "Jesus Take The Wheel"

This episode dives into Carrie Underwood’s 2005 debut smash hit “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” a... more

02 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:48

02 Mar 2025


#64

Dua Lipa - "New Rules"

This episode explores Dua Lipa’s 2017 breakout hit “New Rules,” a song that redefined mode... more

23 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:23

23 Feb 2025


#63

Adam Sandler - "50 Years" - Saturday NIght Live 50th Anniversary Special

This episode explores Adam Sandler's heartfelt performance of "50 Years" at the "Saturday ... more

17 Feb 2025

08 MINS

08:15

17 Feb 2025


#62

Foo Fighters - "Best Of You"

This episode dives into Foo Fighters’ 2005 powerhouse hit “Best of You,” a song that chann... more

16 Feb 2025

07 MINS

07:55

16 Feb 2025


#61

Selena Gomez - "Come And Get It"

This episode explores Selena Gomez’s 2013 smash hit “Come & Get It,” a transformative anth... more

09 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:36

09 Feb 2025