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Chris's Billboard Top 3000 Countdown Podcast

Chris's Billboard Top 3000 Countdown Podcast

Written by: Christopher Williams
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My name is Chris, and this is a fun and informative discussion of Billboard's Top 3000 songs of all-time, based on rankings from the first Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart in 1958 until the end of the year 2022. Each episode will have me talking about a set of 20 songs in countdown fashion, Casey Kasem style.

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  • Season 2 - Episode #8 - Songs #1860-#1841
    Apr 24 2026

    Episode #58 (Season 2, Episode 8) discusses songs #1860-#1841, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

    | Donna Summer
    | Barbra Streisand
    | Cardi B
    | Debbie Gibson
    | Taylor Swift
    | Def Leppard
    | The Cars
    | Rihanna

    The ladies take center stage in this wonderful set of 20 songs. No less than 12 songs have female vocalists, either solo, duet, or lead singing their group. Big names like Barbra Streisand and Rihanna and Stevie Nicks. We have 3 Number 1's, including a song even chickens and frogs can sing! Debbie Gibson makes her countdown debut, as does Def Leppard. And a 50's novelty song about...road rage? And what's your go-to song when you're at a wedding reception?

    Please join the greatest countdown podcast ever! Listened in over 100 countries and over 1200 cities worldwide. And a download from Alaska!!! Finally!!!

    I am not affiliated with Billboard nor with American Top 40. Just a huge fan that loves to talk about pop music.

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    55 mins
  • Season 2 - Episode #7 - Songs #1880-#1861
    Apr 17 2026

    Episode #57 (Season 2, Episode 7) discusses songs #1880-#1861, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

    | Madonna
    | Little River Band
    | Michael Jackson
    | Van Halen
    | Stevie Wonder
    | Everly Brothers
    | Carpenters
    | Genesis

    See that impressive list of artists above? I left out INXS cause everyone is so good! A panoramic snapshot of the rock era encapsulated in 20 songs as we move toward the greatest hit in Billboard History. Average peak position is 2.7, which means every hit averaged at least making the top 3. Stevie Wonder's Innervisions makes an appearance, as well as a SAVAGE rap hit from the 2020's. The Beach Boys (forgot them too!) with a comeback 70's remake of a 50's classic. We talk about the greatest hits of Van Halen, and songs that we like to anticipate while listening to countdowns. And some Eminem. Cause it feels so empty without him.

    Please join the greatest countdown podcast ever! Listened in over 100 countries and over 2000 cities worldwide.

    I am not affiliated with Billboard nor with American Top 40. Just a huge fan that loves to talk about pop music.

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    58 mins
  • Season 2 - Episode #6 - Songs #1900-#1881
    Apr 10 2026

    Episode #56 (Season 2, Episode 6) discusses songs #1900-#1881, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

    | Howard Jones
    | P!nk
    | Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
    | U2
    | Ray Parker Jr.
    | Kool & The Gang
    | Belinda Carlisle
    | Darryl Hall & John Oates

    Are you a fan of 70's and 80's hits? This is the podcast for you. 12 of the 20 songs in this set are from those fabulous decades, including Howard Jones, U2, Belinda Carlisle AND Ray Parker Jr. all making their debut appearances. And several more in the 90's! We have a song re-released 3 years after its initial chart run and went 53 spots higher! Blasphemy title followed by a heavenly pop hit, back-to-back! One of the best voices of the 80's doing a solo hit that sounds a lot like his band. And the 3rd straight podcast featuring a song from an animated film. You cannot miss this episode. It's delightful!

    I am not affiliated with Billboard nor with American Top 40. Just a huge fan that loves to talk about pop music.

    Leave me fan mail message!

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    57 mins
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