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Now Showdown

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Three best friends (and the occasional guest friend) break down the Now That's What I Call Music playlists to determine which Now is the GOAT.

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Now That's What I Call Music 9 - It's a Family Affair

April 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Lucky that your hosts are small and humble so you don't confuse them with mountains. We R Slaves 4 Now That's What I Call Music 9.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/conpod

Now That's What I Call Music 8 - AM to PM

March 24, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Are you ready for this jelly? Syd, Gina, and Shannon dive deep into Mystikal's actions in the Stutter music video and Gina introduces her new quarter-point scoring system. It's Now That's What I Call Music 8! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/conpod

Now That's What I Call Music 7 - What Were We Dancing To?

March 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

Let me tell you the story 'bout the pod that changed my destiny. It's time to cover Now That's What I Call Music 7. From cheating boyfriends to struggling single mothers, the songs of summer 2001 sure were cheery.  Shout out to fans of the pod, Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson Support the show https://www.patreon.com/conpod

Now That's What I Call Music 6 - Independent Women Pt. 3

February 25, 2024 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Shannon Bans with my girl Syd. Gina G and Destiny. Charlie's Angels, c'mon. Question - tell me what you think about Now That's What I Call Music 6. Fans of U2, proceed with caution.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/conpod

Now That's What I Call Music 5 - Absolutely! ...Story of a Girl

February 11, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

This is the story of three girls who listened Now 5 and told the whole world. And though they look so sad in photographs, you'd absolutely love them when they - discuss the Now That's What I Call Music albums at length. *Guitar solo* Support the show https://www.patreon.com/conpod

Now That's What I Call Music 4 - All Blue Everything

January 28, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

From Backstreet Boys to Blink-182 (not alphabetically). Syd, Gina, and Shannon explore the music culture of summer 2000 (da ba dee). It's Now That's What I Call Music 4!  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/conpod

Now That's What I Call Music 3 - Heeey, Leonardo

September 18, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

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Now 1 - Hello World

August 20, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Welcome to the Now Showdown podcast. Where we figure out which Now is the best Now right now. In our first episode, Shannon, Gina, and Syd discuss Now That's What I Call Music Volume 1.  Support the show

Now That's What I Call Music 1 - Hello World

August 20, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Welcome to the Now Showdown podcast. Where we figure out which Now is the best Now right now. In our first episode, Shannon, Gina, and Syd discuss Now That's What I Call Music Volume 1.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/conpod

Now That's What I Call Music 2 - Backstreet's Back

August 20, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

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Now Showdown 21

November 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

We're kicking off Season 2 with a hot one! The crew discusses the Ray-J butterfly effect, takes a brief Ryan Murphy sidebar, and Syd pledges her allegiance to the podcast...or does she? All that and more as Now That's What I Call Music 21 enters the Showdown.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 20

November 07, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

We're closing out Season 2 of the Now Showdown with some hard-hitting questions. Are the Pussycat Dolls and Danity Kane the same thing? Will Now continue to do the Backstreet Boys dirty? And who the hell is Bobby Brady and what does he have to do with this, Gina? Find out the answers on this episode of the Now Showdown! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 19

October 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

On this episode of the Now Showdown, the crew discusses Syd's troubled history with the spelling of "bananas", Shannon and Gina's hard stance against belly buttons, and will Shannon find another excuse to mention Fast & Furious? (of course she will!) The crew breaks down Now That's What I Call Music 19 - come for the music, stay for Shannon's flawless Spanish. It's about to be a what?  A Showdown Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 18

September 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

How many times can Shannon hear Chevelle before she loses her mind? Is Skye Sweetnam Canadian? Which phone was the absolute coolest in 2005? What U Waiting For? Listen to this episode of Now Showdown as the crew dives into Now That's What I Call Music 18. Take a chance, you stupid h*! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 17

September 06, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Is Jay-Z pretending to be at least one other rapper? What do Finger 11 and Meat Loaf have in common? Will Shannon think of a third question for this episode description? Find out on this episode of Now Showdown. We're throwing scores at the tracks on Now That's What I Call Music 17. It's time for a showdown!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 16

August 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

Ooooh boy! We got another wild one on our hands. Caitlyn, Cullen, AND Zach of Caitlyn's Conspiracy Corner are all joining the Showdown crew this week.  We get into male friendships, Lenny Kravitz's wardrobe malfunction, and most famous song of world. WARNING! WARNING! This episode of Now Showdown features guests from Caitlyn's Conspiracy Corner. Listener discretion is advised, but not recommended. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG042nkReBA Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 15

June 30, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

This week on Now Showdown, we're  joined by special guest Annemarie [last name redacted] as we dive deep into Now That's What I Call Music 15. Gina talks sleepovers, Syd's facebook friendships are tested, and Shannon does some quick party math for Chingy. Ba da ba da bah - WE'RE FEELING THIS! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 14

June 21, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

On this episode of Now Showdown, Gina investigates a lock-in performance, Syd shouts out her most famous business partner, and Shannon continues to pretend like she doesn't watch The Masked Singer. We're, of course, talking about Now That's What I Call Music 14.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 13

June 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

Fictional band round up, B2K video cameos, and voicemails on behalf of Ginuwine. That's right, it's time for Now That's What I Call Music 13. We've got our ear to the pulse this week on the Now Showdown!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nowshowdown)

Now Showdown 12

June 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

We're diving into Now That's What I Call Music 12 this week on Now Showdown. Which Sex and the City character is Shannon? Can Gina predict the future? We will talk about the LL Cool J song that's actually on this album??? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 11

May 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

We're back, baby! It's Season 2 of the Now Showdown. It's gonna get HOT IN HERRE as the Showdown crew is joined by a couple of special guest stars. We talk foam parties, "mom jams", and much more! Find out which songs from Now That's What I Call Music 11 we were "Gangsta Loving".  INTRO/OUTRO SONG: "The Come Up" by Audiobinger Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown Season 1 Finale

April 19, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

 Syd, Gina, and Shannon Bananas take a look back at the first 10 Now That's What I Call Music CDs and select 6 of their favorite songs to create THE ULTIMATE NOW 1 playlist. Find out which Now scored the highest, which bands made the most contributions, and how many times we let Syd choose "Faded" by soulDecision.  Listen to our ULTIMATE NOW 1 playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZPQa63DZmN1c7ghhnLw11?si=5gqMaF7PTQCIZZZHUWAugA  (track 6, "Faded", is not on Spotify. Youtube lin...

Now Showdown 10

April 12, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

B2K car rides, The Masked Dancer, and a very hungry dog from One Tree Hill. How do these things come up? Find out on episode 10 of the Now Showdown! Oh, and we also discuss Now That's What I Call Music 10.  Semi-Modern Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzPDEirVTZk Leave a 5 star review for Shannon to read on the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-showdown/id1553698535 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 9

April 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Ready to get "Get the Party Started"?! We're covering Now That's What I Call Music! 9 this week on the Showdown. We'll try to dissect the complex lyrics of Shakira's "Wherever Whenever",  discuss Syd's love of milk, and say hello to Petey Pablo. Girl, you better know who Ginuwine is for this episode. It's Now Showdown 9!   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 8

March 30, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

What exactly is "jelly"? Which bands give off "bowling alley vibes"? And how many times can Shannon say "Shrek" in one sentence? Find out the answers to all this and more when Now That's What I Call Music 8 enters the Showdown on this week's episode of The Now Showdown. Can you handle it?  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 7

March 22, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

Nelly encounters, S Club 7 memories, and a destiny-changing phone call (for the Backstreet Boys). Shannon Bananas, Syd, and Gina cover this and much more as they breakdown Now That's What I Call Music! 7 on this week's episode of Now Showdown.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 6

March 15, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

This week on the Showdown, Now 6 enters the ring. How will it fare against the competition? What do you do when your girl catches you cheating? How do you use use Darren's dance grooves to get out of coloring in music class? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on this episode of Now Showdown.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 5

March 08, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Now Showdown tackles Now 5 this week. Shannon finally gets her one night (una noche), Gina faces her hatred of May-themed memes, Syd recalls grade school "drama", AND we have a special guest. You are Absolutely (Story of a Girl) going to love this Showdown!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 4

March 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

In this week's episode, Shannon Bananas, Syd, and Gina "Meet Virginia" and tackle Now That's What I Call Music 4. Gina makes some shocking revelations about The Blue Man Group. Syd dives deep on her Sonique review. And Shannon learns what they were saying about Janis Ian this whole time.  Happy birthday, Sarah!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 3

February 22, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

This week, Shannon Bananas, Syd, and Gina discuss the true origin of the "Rockafeller Skank", Chante's interesting love life, and a second K-Ci & JoJo song?! It's time for Now That's What I Call Music 3 to enter the Showdown. BAILAMOS!!! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 2

February 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Shannon, Syd, and Gina discuss the finer things in life - like Rugrats, fourth grade lip syncing, and the New Radicals.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)

Now Showdown 1

February 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Shannon Bananas, Syd, and Gina breakdown the first Now That's What I Call Music. Do moms love the Zoot Suit Riot? What's the story behind Fastball's "The Way"? And will anyone ever be able to "Stop the Bop"?! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/conpod)