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Clap If You Don't Care

Ricky G and Eric Krueger

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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  • Avg 22 min
  • English

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  • November 4 · 34 min

    Are Deluxe Albums a Cash Grab? Taylor Swift's Showgirl Encore, Lady Gaga and Billboard Chart Hacks

    Ricky and Eric talk Mariah Carey’s official kickoff to Christmas and Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, “You Can See Everything.” Plus, Ricky walks Eric through what makes a deluxe album: bonus tracks, B-sides and demos. Clap if you don't care. Check out our website: clapifyoudontcare.com Follow us on Instagram: @clappod On Repeat: Rio by Duran Duran Free Man in Paris by Joni Mitchell

  • October 28 · 42 min

    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 Fred again. Clap if you don't care. Episode Inspired by: The Songwriting Math Behind “Good Luck, Babe!” and “Sorry” by Justin Tranter Happier by Ed Sheeran (Song Map) Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan (Melodic Math) Check out our website: clapifyoudontcare.com Follow us on Instagram: @clappod On Repeat: Love Me Different by Hayley Williams Inner Child by Laundry Day

  • October 21 · 34 min

    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: clapifyoudontcare.com Follow us on Instagram: @clappod On Repeat: thumbs, make believe & first time by jigitz The Girl of Your Dreams by Ashe

  • October 14 · 52 min

    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 ⁠Nomination Prediction Playlist On Repeat: Compa Coleto (uy como) by Aria Vega Just To See You Smile by Tim McGraw

  • October 7 · 33 min

    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: @clappod On Repeat: Becky G — Un Puño de Tierra jigitz, okgiorgio, Tabi — 50 ballerinas Tinashe on Call Her Daddy

  • September 25 · 6 min

    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 Exhibitionist EPs Taylor Swift — The Life of a Showgirl: Encore Singles Madonna & Charli XCX — Danceteria Ingrid Michaelson — Funny Michelle Branch & Maren Morris — Goodbye to You Rex Orange County — Grandma Song Labrinth — I Want to Know What Love Is

  • September 23 · 28 min

    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 care. Follow @clappod on IG Links Tubthumping by Chumbawamba I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred Karma Chameleon by Culture Club Stacy’s Mom by Fountains of Wayne Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen My Own Worst Enemy by Lit On Repeat Eric — Emerge (For Sarah) by Jerome Blazé Ricky — Golden K-Pop Demon Hunters (Kellyoke) by Kelly Clarkson & Worst Way (Kellyoke) by Kelly Clarkson

  • September 18 · 7 min

    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 Miley Cyrus — Bass Persuades beabadoobee — Pylon & Aron! — Too Close for Running Carly Rae Jepsen — Day and Night Lizzy McAlpine — Angel Tove Lo — ESTRUS After — Fell Asleep in the Sun Troye Sivan — Party Maluma & Shakira — AGUA Dylan Marlowe — In This Boat ARIA VEGA — Compa Coleto (uy_como)

  • September 16 · 47 min

    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 new era. Clap if you don’t care. Irreemplazable (Como La Flor) by Beyoncé feat. Selena Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy Klotz The Correspondent by Virginia Evans A Simple Act of Gratitude by John Kralik Lux by ROSALÍA Samples, Interpolations & the Most Sampled Beat You Never Knew (Ep 8) The Music We Inherit (Ep 28) On Repeat: You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon & Nicole Kidman by ADÉLA

  • September 9 · 28 min

    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 Buttered Baby Steps | The Harder They Come (Cover) by Olivia Dean From Here To The Moon and Back by Dolly Parton

  • September 2 · 30 min

    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. Clap if you don’t care. Check out clapifyoudontcare.com On Repeat: Burnin’ Up by Jonas Brothers (Hey Baby) Que Paso by Texas Tornados

  • August 26 · 14 min

    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

  • August 21 · 7 min

    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 Need Another Spin: Happiness Anytime: Part 2 by Leon Bridges Gentlewoman by Cleo Sol New Music Friday Playlist Follow me on Instagram @rickyxleo

  • August 19 · 32 min

    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 a backing track, and where fans should draw the line on authenticity. Clap if you don't care. On Repeat: Mis Colegas by Ska-P One Kiss From You by Britney Spears Email us your topic ideas, questions or songs at icare@ericky.xyz

  • August 12 · 27 min

    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 every possible matchup. Clap if you don't care. I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts SNF theme evolution video Carrie Underwood interview Andor comparison video On Repeat: Take a Picture by Filter Alguien que te amaba by Karol G

  • August 10 · 35 min

    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

  • August 7 · 7 min

    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 Miranda Lambert Chuck Timely & The Hourglass by Role Model extra mentions: Got You by Noah Guy Pull Me Out by Evan Honer featuring Medium Build Do You See Me? by Q New Music Friday Playlist Follow me on Instagram @rickyxleo

  • July 31 · 5 min

    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 & Blades by Shaboozey & Kehlani Te Olvido (La La) by Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez & Becky G

  • July 29 · 34 min

    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 Boy Boston by Stella Lefty On Repeat: Breathless by The Corrs Home Depot by Medium Build Sienna Spiro’s It Takes a Woman (Chris Stapleton Cover)

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