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.
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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.
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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.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://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2026/09/27/2026-vmas-madonna-lisa-tyla-lead-full-performer-presenter-list/)
https://vote.mtv.com (https://vote.mtv.com)
30 Sept 2026
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.
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https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-life-showgirl-encore-listen-1236346593/ (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/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/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/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/calvin-harris-guinness-world-records-1236345152/)
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ella-langley-reacts-choosin-texas-billboard-hot-100-record-1236344865/ (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/ (https://ktla.com/news/local-news/justin-bieber-holds-impromptu-show-in-l-a-s-embattled-macarthur-park/)
25 Sept 2026
What Makes a Song Sticky… and Do You Remember the 21st Night of September?
What makes a song impossible to get out of your head? 🎧
This week on Educate Your Earbuds, the science of the earworm gets a little more interesting. From unforgettable hooks and repetition to the weird little details that make a melody stick, the episode digs into what actually makes a song sticky—and explores one unexpected theory: could adding a specific date be the secret ingredient behind a seriously catchy song?
Plus, advice from music experts on building memorable melodies, creating stronger hooks, and incorporating “stickiness” into the songwriting process. And, as always, the episode ends where things inevitably get unhinged: the Reddit rabbit hole.
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https://www.vice.com/en/article/catchy-songs-earworm-baby-shark-ask-expert/ (https://www.vice.com/en/article/catchy-songs-earworm-baby-shark-ask-expert/)
https://trainingthemusicalbrain.blogspot.com/2012/01/earworms-what-makes-tune-sticky.html (https://trainingthemusicalbrain.blogspot.com/2012/01/earworms-what-makes-tune-sticky.html)
https://musiciangoods.com/en-us/blogs/music-theory/what-makes-a-song-catchy?srsltid=AU7gw4URjvayEns7RpeSLkpif7g4eQtezDUbegnCcS6jjILV-70m7aHd (https://musiciangoods.com/en-us/blogs/music-theory/what-makes-a-song-catchy?srsltid=AU7gw4URjvayEns7RpeSLkpif7g4eQtezDUbegnCcS6jjILV-70m7aHd)
https://community.spotify.com/t5/Social-Random/Songs-that-mention-specific-dates/td-p/1701507 (https://community.spotify.com/t5/Social-Random/Songs-that-mention-specific-dates/td-p/1701507)
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/songs-with-dates/ (https://ultimateclassicrock.com/songs-with-dates/)
https://kutx.org/topical-paradise/songs-that-mention-a-date/ (https://kutx.org/topical-paradise/songs-that-mention-a-date/)
https://discover.hubpages.com/entertainment/Phone-Number-Songs (https://discover.hubpages.com/entertainment/Phone-Number-Songs)
https://kysdc.com/3174790/famous-phone-numbers-in-songs-hip-hop-rnb-rock/ (https://kysdc.com/3174790/famous-phone-numbers-in-songs-hip-hop-rnb-rock/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/10h3410/songs_that_mention_dates/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/10h3410/songs_that_mention_dates/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/musicsuggestions/comments/1quwvha/songs_that_mention_very_specific_locations/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/musicsuggestions/comments/1quwvha/songs_that_mention_very_specific_locations/)
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