Episodes

  • SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus "Old Town Road"

    SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus "Old Town Road"
    Aug 24 2025
    Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 6, we're diving into Lil Nas X's genre-defying phenomenon "Old Town Road" featuring Billy Ray Cyrus — a track that broke the internet, challenged musical categorization, and spent a record-breaking 19 weeks at #1. We'll trace how a 20-year-old's $30 beat purchase became a cultural revolution while TikTok was reshaping music discovery and America was grappling with questions of authenticity and belonging. Saddle up — we're riding into the most unlikely country-rap crossover ever.

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    13 mins
  • SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Robin Thicke - "Blurred Lines"

    SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Robin Thicke - "Blurred Lines"
    Aug 17 2025
    Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 7, we're diving into Robin Thicke's controversial 2013 smash "Blurred Lines" featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams — a track that dominated the summer with its infectious groove while sparking intense debates about consent and artistic expression. We'll explore how this Marvin Gaye-inspired hit became both the song of the summer and a cultural lightning rod while social media was reshaping public discourse. Grab your... well, maybe just grab a seat for this complex musical and cultural story.

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    15 mins
  • SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Prince - "When Doves Cry"

    SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Prince - "When Doves Cry"
    Aug 10 2025
    Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 8, we're diving into Prince's revolutionary 1984 masterpiece "When Doves Cry" — a track that broke every rule of pop music production while dominating the summer that "Purple Rain" conquered both screens and airwaves. We'll trace how a Minneapolis genius created the most unconventional #1 hit of the MTV era while Reagan ruled America and the Cold War defined global politics. Grab your purple everything — we're heading into Prince's purple reign.

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    16 mins
  • SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Cardi B feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin "I Like It"

    SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Cardi B feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin "I Like It"
    Aug 3 2025
    Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 9, we're diving into Cardi B's explosive 2018 collaboration "I Like It" featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin — a track that merged hip-hop swagger with Latin rhythms to create an unstoppable summer anthem. We'll trace how a Bronx rapper's meteoric rise collided with reggaeton's global moment while "Black Panther" dominated culture and streaming was reshaping the music industry. Grab your hoop earrings — we're heading into the era of Cardi's takeover.

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    16 mins
  • SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Bananarama - "Cruel Summer"

    SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Bananarama - "Cruel Summer"
    Jul 27 2025
    Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 10, we're diving into Bananarama's synth-pop masterpiece "Cruel Summer" — a track that transformed the traditionally sunny season into something darker and more complex with its driving beat and melancholy undertones. We'll trace how three friends from London created an enduring new wave classic while MTV was revolutionizing music culture and Ronald Reagan dominated American politics. Grab your neon accessories — we're heading into the heart of '80s British pop perfection.

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    17 mins
  • Special Tribute - Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness Who Brought Heavy Metal to the World

    Special Tribute - Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness Who Brought Heavy Metal to the World
    Jul 22 2025
    Welcome to another special commemorative episode of Hitmaker Chronicles. I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. In what continues to be a heartbreaking period for music, we gather to honor Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman and solo artist known as the "Prince of Darkness," who passed away at age 76 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. From his working-class Birmingham roots to co-creating heavy metal with Black Sabbath, through his wildly successful solo career and unlikely reality TV stardom, Ozzy's influence on music and popular culture is immeasurable. Join us as we celebrate a true original who changed rock music forever.
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    16 mins
  • SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Len - "Steal My Sunshine"

    SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Len - "Steal My Sunshine"
    Jul 20 2025
    Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 11, we're diving into Len's wonderfully weird 1999 one-hit wonder "Steal My Sunshine" — a track that captured the carefree spirit of the last summer before Y2K with its lazy rap-sung vocals and irresistible Andrea True Connection sample. We'll trace how these Toronto siblings created the ultimate slacker anthem while "The Blair Witch Project" terrified audiences and Napster was about to change music forever. Grab your oversized cargo shorts — we're heading back to the analog summer of '99.

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    16 mins
  • SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Seals And Crofts - "Summer Breeze"

    SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Seals And Crofts - "Summer Breeze"
    Jul 13 2025
    Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 12, we're diving into Seals & Crofts' timeless 1972 classic "Summer Breeze" — a track that captures the gentle, dreamy essence of summer evenings with its perfect blend of folk harmonies and soft rock sophistication. We'll trace how two Texas musicians created the ultimate mellow summer anthem while "The Godfather" dominated theaters and Nixon navigated Watergate. Grab your favorite lawn chair — we're heading into the golden hour of soft rock perfection.

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    18 mins