In this episode, we dive into SHINee’s emotional return with their new single album, "Poet | Artist". We break down the title track written and composed by Jonghyun and the b-side "Starlight". From the lyrics to the production, we explore how these two songs capture SHINee’s sound, sentiment, and legacy. Whether you’re a longtime Shawol or just tuning in, this is a moment worth sitting with.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:40 - "Poet | Artist" Info
• 2:23 - Album Cover
• 4:36 - "Poet | Artist"
• 18:30 - "Starlight"
• 23:20 - Overall Thoughts

References:

• SHINee 샤이니 'Poet | Artist' MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF6P6BSPDRw&pp=ygUSc2hpbmVlIHBvZXQgYXJ0aXN0
• “Poet | Artist” Fancam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXWEIc1WIPs&pp=ygUSc2hpbmVlIHBvZXQgYXJ0aXN0
• “Starlight” Fancam https://youtu.be/dOpZoltLn2U?si=FA4bA3EycnRbU5ou

Eurovision 2025 took over Basel, Switzerland, and we’re back with our unfiltered American take! Join us as we review every performance from the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Grand Final, reacting live to all 26 finalists. From shocking results to incredible vocals, wild staging, and the ultimate Eurovision 2025 winner, we cover it all. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the madness through us, this honest review is packed with commentary, laughs, and big opinions on one of music’s biggest nights.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:27 - Norway | Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
• 4:16 - Luxembourg | Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son
• 7:51 - Estonia | Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato
• 12:00 - Israel | Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise
• 14:49 - Lithuania | Katarsis – Tavo Akys
• 18:46 - Spain | Melody – ESA DIVA
• 21:57 - Ukraine | Ziferblat – Bird of Pray
• 25:57 - United Kingdom | Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?
• 32:01 - Austria | JJ – Wasted Love
• 35:56 - Iceland | VÆB – RÓA
• 38:44 - Latvia | Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi
• 42:40 - Netherlands | Claude – C’est La Vie
• 45:57 - Finland | Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME
• 49:04 - Italy | Lucio Corsi – Volevo Essere Un Duro
• 52:25 - Poland | Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA
• 55:57 - Germany | Abor & Tynna – Baller
• 1:00:04 - Greece | Klavdia – Asteromáta
• 1:03:26 - Armenia | PARG – SURVIVOR
• 1:07:05 - Switzerland | Zoë Më – Voyage
• 1:10:06 - Malta | Miriana Conte – SERVING
• 1:13:02 - Portugal | NAPA – Deslocado
• 1:15:52 - Denmark | Sissal – Hallucination
• 1:21:02 - Sweden | KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu
• 1:23:35 - France | Louane – maman
• 1:28:41 - San Marino | Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia
• 1:31:09 - Albania | Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
• 1:34:57 - Overall Thoughts
  

In Part 2 of our POP 101 look at Girlicious, we dive into the group’s "Rebuilt" era - complete with a new sound and look as a trio. We break down the rollout of singles like "Over You," "Maniac," and "2 in the Morning," and how the group tried to redefine themselves beyond their reality TV origins. But despite the glow-up, label changes and behind-the-scenes tension led to their quiet breakup. We also revisit the mini-reunions that followed and share our personal highlights from a discography that still deserves more love.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:14 - "Over You" and "Sexy B****"
• 5:06 - Natalie's arrest
• 7:03 - "Maniac"
• 12:39 - "2 In The Morning"
• 15:08 - "Rebuilt" album
• 20:40 - "Hate Love"
• 22:40 - Chrystina and Natalie's departure; split
• 28:09 - Mini-reunions and post-group activities
• 33:13 - Discography highlights

References:

• “Only You” Official Audio https://youtu.be/QcKYQ0sQ3gw?si=SEWYY8doTEzIll0J
• “Sexy Bitch” (David Guetta and Akon Cover) Official Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkka3LAB7ZU
• “Maniac” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgjwywlSrZ0
• “Maniac” Video Rehearsal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLLLQKEzXRU
• “Maniac” Live Fancam https://youtu.be/tmhVzFeH-cg?si=9iWDPQ3TsNReS7FV
• “2 In The Morning” Live Fancam https://youtu.be/nJirj_ALZ_s?si=mpmb8o47J1fA6poh
• Girls United - X Factor Audition https://youtu.be/tO1yM3MYtTE?si=jyLQvNAtWlj2d6gv
• Carli de Ville’s Girlicious Deep Dive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_Mz2z6yJbQ
• Chrystina Sayers - Testimonial https://youtu.be/nKe-GpHuyPA?si=PlfAIqe4MM7uO8ue
• Natalie dancing “Like Me” https://www.instagram.com/p/C-yItK8yVfl/
• Queen Priyanka & Nichole Cordova performing “Like Me” and “Stupid S***” https://youtu.be/rixQtwTLVEc?si=ceXV9i4QFMYrK2vK