Educate Your Earbuds

Educate Your Earbuds
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Join Paulina on 'Educate your Earbuds' as she explores the diverse realms of music each week! Paulina deep dives on fascinating music topics while also discussing the hottest new artists and the profound impact of music on our lives. No topic is off limits in this dynamic journey through the world of sound! Episodes drop every Thursday (Long). Minis every other Wednesday. Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Instagram: @educate.your.earbuds.pod Threads: @educate.your.earbuds.pod Tik Tok: @educate.your.earbuds https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DveB59SaPZ1zVol4taRWD?si=f7e3dcd7dfa64

  1. 3d ago

    The Ticketmaster Wars: May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

    Concert tickets shouldn’t feel like a full-time job, yet here we are. Welcome to the Ticketmaster Wars: presale codes, virtual queues, sky-high ticket prices, and the emotional damage of watching your dream seats disappear before you can even check out. On this episode of Educate Your Earbuds, it’s time to break down why buying concert tickets has become an all-out battle, why fans are willing to go to war for a spot on the barricade, and how artists are fighting back against the systems making live music increasingly frustrating and expensive. Plus, what are the Ticketmaster Wars actually doing to concert culture, and is there a way to come out victorious? And because no Ticketmaster battle is complete without a personal casualty, the latest Calvin Harris presale experience proves that even the most devoted fans aren’t guaranteed a win. (Let’s just say those code blessings never came.) Tune in for the concert ticket drama, the fight for affordable live music, and practical tips to give yourself a better shot at scoring tickets before they’re gone. Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us!  Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod Threads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod TikTok: Educate.Your.Earbuds Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Links: https://www.ypulse.com/article/2026/06/30/ypulse-explains-gen-zs-ticketmaster-wars/ https://medium.com/@chiara.lostimolo/the-ticketmaster-war-fan-or-reseller-a5665f087548 https://www.hercampus.com/school/buffalo/the-great-ticketmaster-wars-of-the-2020s/ https://thewellesleynews.com/24079/opinions/why-people-fight-the-ticketmaster-war/ https://lsureveille.com/271932/articles/how-musicians-are-fighting-back-against-ticketmaster/ https://ca.billboard.com/business/touring/ticketing-letter-fans-first-act https://berkleyspectator.com/8252/news/how-the-biggest-artists-fight-back-againsts-unfair-ticket-resale-prices/ https://rolloutroundup.substack.com/p/ticketmaster-wars-are-making-casual https://www.hercampus.com/school/northeastern/surviving-the-ticketmaster-war-a-guide-to-buying-concert-tickets/ https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mje/2026/01/05/op-ed-how-can-we-win-the-ticketmaster-war/

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Educate Your Earbuds MINI: Jay-Z’s Super Bowl Bombshell, AI Music Drama & The Weeknd Is Back

    The music news is BUSY. 👀 From Jay-Z’s big Super Bowl announcement and Turnstile’s free benefit show to Spotify cracking down on AI-generated music, this week’s mini episode of Educate Your Earbuds covers the headlines shaking up the music industry. Plus, Kacey Musgraves puts a new spin on Middle of Nowhere, Justice enters the Grand Theft Auto VI universe, and The Weeknd is back with new music. And to close it out, RAYE takes home the 2026 Mercury Prize. Hit play for your biweekly dose of music news, new releases, festival updates, and the pop culture moments worth talking about. 🎧 New mini episodes drop every other Wednesday—don’t forget to follow, rate, and share if you’re loving the pod. Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us!  Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod Threads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod TikTok: Educate.Your.Earbuds Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Links: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/turnstile-draws-60k-free-benefit-concert-near-washington-monument https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/macklemore-hozier-kneecap-free-palestine-benefit-concert-dublin-1236368558/ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ultra-music-festival-miami-2027-phase-1-lineup-calvin-harris-1236360564/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/10/25/jay-z-too-short-snoop-dogg-dr-dre/92424283007/ https://hypebeast.com/2026/10/jay-z-headline-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show-official-announcement https://variety.com/2026/music/news/kacey-musgraves-middle-of-nowhere-vol-2-tex-mex-tapes-1236921504/ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/grand-theft-auto-vi-score-justice-1236361230/ https://hypebeast.com/2026/10/the-weeknd-debuts-new-single-hong-kong https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/25/elvis-presley-anthropic-lawsuit-ai-models-music https://variety.com/2026/music/news/spotify-removes-50-million-ai-slop-tracks-recommendations-1236917108/ https://pitchfork.com/story/raye-wins-2026-mercury-prize/

  3. Oct 22

    Are Concert Fans TOO Entitled? The Miley Cyrus Backlash Explained

    Has live music culture become a little too demanding? 🎤 Miley Cyrus’ recent Hollywood Bowl performance sparked plenty of fan backlash, raising a bigger question about concert culture: when does valid criticism turn into entitlement? From Miley’s Friday night setlist to the moments that had fans talking, this episode of Educate Your Earbuds breaks down the controversy and challenges the expectations we bring to live music. What does a concert ticket actually entitle you to? Are fans justified in expecting a flawless show, or have social media and sky-high ticket prices changed what we consider a good concert experience? It’s time to unpack the difference between reasonable criticism and fan entitlement—and ask whether the expectations surrounding live music have gone too far. Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us!  Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod Threads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod TikTok: Educate.Your.Earbuds Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Links: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chappell-roan-super-graphic-spectacular-lineup-block-party-1235640489/ https://www.billboard.com/lists/miley-hollywood-bowl-live-return-recap/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/miley-cyrus-hollywood-bowl-show-criticism-response-1235644514/ https://variety.com/2026/music/news/miley-cyrus-setlist-hollywood-bowl-los-angeles-123691449 https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/miley/2026/hollywood-bowl-los-angeles-ca-3b7e9c8c.html https://jlkc.com/what-to-expect-at-a-live-concert-event/ https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsTalkMusic/comments/wy8me/lets_talk_about_our_expectations_for_live_shows/ https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/entertainment/justin-timberlake-slammed-for-barely-singing-during-romania-concert/ https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/59974/1/are-fans-becoming-more-entitled-jenna-ortega-taylor-swift-matty-healy https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-do-live-music-audiences-suck-right-now/

  4. Oct 16

    Head Trip Recap: Was This Festival Accidentally the Best Day of EDM Ever?!

    A stacked EDM lineup, a major weather curveball, and a festival weekend that took a turn nobody saw coming. Did Head Trip accidentally deliver one of the greatest days in dance music history? This week on **Educate Your Earbuds**, a special guest and friend of the show joins for a Head Trip Music Festival recap featuring massive moments from Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia, and Calvin Harris, plus B2B sets that made an already wild weekend even more unforgettable. But when the weather threw a wrench into the plans, the festival took an unexpected turn that changed everything. From camping lessons to the sets that made it all worth it, find out how a weekend of festival chaos may have turned into an all-time EDM experience. Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us!  Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod Threads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod TikTok: Educate.Your.Earbuds Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Links: https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2026/10/07/head-trip-promises-a-festival-experience-you-can-catch-just-this-once/ https://www.billboard.com/lists/head-trip-festival-recap-skrillex-calvin-harris-coachella/ https://edm.com/events/head-trip-festival-review/

  5. Oct 14 ·  Bonus

    Educate Yourr Earbuds MINI: Shakira x Dua Lipa, Miley’s Chart Dip & Music Gets Political

    Live music chaos, surprise collabs, new music chart drama, and artists getting political. 🎤 This week on Educate Your Earbuds, the music news is covering ALL the bases. From Shakira bringing Dua Lipa onstage to Charli XCX’s star-studded ACL headlining sets and Skrillex addressing the issues surrounding his Head Trip performance, live music is delivering plenty to talk about. Plus, Miley Cyrus is facing a major chart shake-up with Bass Persuades, Chappell Roan joins Olivia Rodrigo for a remix of “Expectations,” and new music rumors have Eminem and The Rolling Stones back in the conversation. Then, things get political. Kacey Musgraves, James Talarico, and Kristi Noem spark discussion, while Harry Styles, Hayley Williams, and Zach Bryan make their voices heard onstage. From Turnstile’s free benefit show to Metallica’s take on keeping politics out of music, we’re getting into the ongoing debate over where music, activism, and artists’ personal beliefs intersect. 🎧 New mini episodes drop every other Wednesday—don’t forget to follow, rate, and share if you’re loving the pod. Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us!  Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod Threads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod TikTok: Educate.Your.Earbuds Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Links: https://edmhousenetwork.com/skrillex-apologises-after-sound-issues-during-head-trip-festival-set/ https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-dua-lipa-join-shakira-on-stage-in-madrid-for-antologia-3972200 https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/charli-xcx-tinashe-2026-austin-city-limits-festival-1236358595/ https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-the-raconteurs-reunite-at-jack-whites-nashville-gig-3972890 https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-lana-del-rey-debut-white-feather-hawk-tail-deer-hunter-from-stove-at-singapore-grand-prix-3973041 https://www.nme.com/news/music/miley-cyrus-bass-persuades-chart-history-biggest-drop-number-one-3972705 https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/olivia-rodrigo-chappell-roan-expectations-remix-video-1236359831/ https://pitchfork.com/story/megan-thee-stallion-revives-tina-snow-on-new-single/ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012915-eminem-50-cent-new-album-street-fighter-soundtrack https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-rolling-stones-are-back-in-the-studio-again-3972859 https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/11/politics/video/james-talarico-kacey-musgraves-concert-digvid-vrtc https://www.nme.com/news/music/kacey-musgraves-brutally-hits-back-at-kristi-noems-criticism-3973060 https://www.nme.com/news/music/turnstile-announce-huge-free-show-at-washington-monument-to-raise-money-for-palestine-sudan-and-lebanon-3972691 https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hayley-williams-dhs-response-ice-concert-1236354758/ https://www.nme.com/news/music/zach-bryan-wears-free-palestine-shirt-at-gillette-stadium-following-robert-kraft-macklemore-row-3972037 https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-bernie-sanders-aoc-introduce-the-strokes-nyc-3972046 https://www.nme.com/news/music/harry-styles-pays-tribute-to-oscar-belgal-after-ice-shooting-look-after-each-other-3973044 https://www.nme.com/news/music/ed-sheeran-didnt-want-to-get-into-politics-on-u2-collab-yours-eternally-claims-bono-3971733 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/james-hetfield-explains-why-wont-110000443.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABbr5bvpgK3a8JXT4sgHrLJ8Oea_ARbq4biJYzanSx7iKCXZC7mrYXKyGZx_29Ox64NfnPEjZPIzQ4kh17DkuPYLXUJVC0-6xGj762Hal08UCRek3-HtTZTalkHl9o40o80ovYD8WWn1EjwGzO98Rlx2BIuVQ_uV08SQkLL2uU7x

  6. Oct 8

    Festical Series: Austin City Limits!!!

    Austin City Limits Festival (ACL) is one of the biggest music festivals in the U.S.—but what is it actually like to experience ACL? The fourth episode of the Educate Your Earbuds Festival Series dives into the history, music, and overall experience of Austin City Limits, from its Austin roots and essential festival facts to what it’s really like navigating the festival grounds, crowds, stages, and lineup. Get the inside scoop on the different ways to experience ACL, whether you’re there in person or tuning in from home. Plus: practical ACL tips and tricks for making the most of your festival weekend, along with recommendations on which artists are worth adding to your must-see list if you’re heading to Austin this year. Whether ACL is already on the calendar or you’re considering it for a future festival trip, this episode is packed with everything to know before heading to Austin City Limits. Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us!  Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod Threads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod TikTok: Educate.Your.Earbuds Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Links: https://www.aclfestival.com/25years https://www.aclfestival.com/tickets https://thedailytexan.com/2024/09/30/history-of-austin-city-limits-music-festival/ https://www.aclfestival.com/community-impact https://www.aclfestival.com/livestream https://www.aclfestival.com/lineup https://www.aclfestival.com/schedule

  7. Oct 1

    Madonna, Taylor &… Where’s the VMA Chaos? | 2026 Recap

    The 2026 MTV VMAs had Madonna, Taylor Swift, huge performances, major wins—and somehow still left people asking: where’s the chaos? This week on Educate Your Earbuds, it’s a deep dive into the 2026 VMAs recap, from Madonna opening the show with a star-studded performance to Taylor Swift making VMA history, the biggest on-air winners, and the awards handed out off-air. But beyond the winners and performances, there’s a bigger question: can the VMAs ever feel as unpredictable, outrageous, and genuinely unmissable as they did in the ’90s and early 2000s? The VMAs have always been about more than Moon Persons and music videos—they were pop culture events where anything could happen. So what changed? And does the 2026 show signal a comeback, or is the VMA magic of the past impossible to recreate in today’s music landscape? If you’re looking for a 2026 MTV VMAs recap, the biggest VMA winners, performances, Taylor Swift and Madonna moments, plus a little ’90s and 2000s VMAs nostalgia, this episode has you covered. Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us!  Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod Threads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod TikTok: Educate.Your.Earbuds Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Links: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/music/a73793108/vmas-performers-2026/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_cos_md_pmx_prog_org_us_18419138764&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23699138372&gbraid=0AAAAAC5jt3O0mmRhQIKk5l9ZIqjBPe9BJ&gclid=CjwKCAjw_eLVBhBEEiwAeaYZfCRMFUZmcodXKUoOyn7n98jzNxb9SrFFcDQ5YR8RI96lkKbaayB8KhoCrDkQAvD_BwE https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2026/09/27/2026-vmas-madonna-lisa-tyla-lead-full-performer-presenter-list/ https://vote.mtv.com

  8. Sep 30 ·  Bonus

    Educate Your Earbuds MINI: Taylor Swift Drops More Music & Justin Bieber Pops Up in LA?!

    Taylor Swift, the VMAs, live music chaos, surprise concerts, and the latest pop culture news — this week’s Educate Your Earbuds mini episode has a little bit of everything. In 15 minutes or less, we’re catching up on the music news you actually want to know about, starting with Taylor Swift’s latest TLOAS: The Encore releases and her special moment at the MTV VMAs. Then things take a turn into the wild world of live music: NYC festival cancellations, a new Sphere mini residency, and Hilary Duff giving fans even more tour dates. Plus, Calvin Harris and Ella Langley make some literal history, before Justin Bieber brings the episode home with a surprise mini concert in Los Angeles. It’s your biweekly dose of music news, pop culture, celebrity news, new music, concerts, festivals, and everything happening in the music world — quick, chaotic, and ready for your earbuds. 🎧 New mini episodes drop every other Wednesday—don’t forget to follow, rate, and share if you’re loving the pod. Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us!  Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod Threads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.Pod TikTok: Educate.Your.Earbuds Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Links: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-life-showgirl-encore-listen-1236346593/ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/all-things-go-global-citizen-canceled-severe-weather-nyc-1236347787/ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/john-mayer-2027-sphere-dates-when-tickets-go-on-sale-1236349147/ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hilary-duff-tour-dates-added-new-2027-lucky-me-tour-1236345018/ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/calvin-harris-guinness-world-records-1236345152/ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ella-langley-reacts-choosin-texas-billboard-hot-100-record-1236344865/ https://ktla.com/news/local-news/justin-bieber-holds-impromptu-show-in-l-a-s-embattled-macarthur-park/

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Join Paulina on 'Educate your Earbuds' as she explores the diverse realms of music each week! Paulina deep dives on fascinating music topics while also discussing the hottest new artists and the profound impact of music on our lives. No topic is off limits in this dynamic journey through the world of sound! Episodes drop every Thursday (Long). Minis every other Wednesday. Email: educate.your.earbuds@gmail.com Instagram: @educate.your.earbuds.pod Threads: @educate.your.earbuds.pod Tik Tok: @educate.your.earbuds https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DveB59SaPZ1zVol4taRWD?si=f7e3dcd7dfa64

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  • Creator
    Educate Your Earbuds
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    250
  • Rating
    Explicit
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