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1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die

1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die

The 1001 Podcast Network 499 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

A podcast that explores terrible songs, from popular hits to platinum records, all of which are so bad they make listeners want to die. Each episode takes a humorous and critical look at why these songs are awful.

Episodes

The Most Suspicious Woman in Pop Music History? | Destiny's Child - Say My Name Jun 29, 2026 3146 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we're talking about one of the biggest songs of the 1990s.Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" topped charts around the world, won Grammys, and helped launch Beyoncé into superstardom.But after dissecting the lyrics, we're left with one question:Did this bloke actually do anything wro
Luke Bryan Made The Dumbest Country Song Ever Jun 22, 2026 3181 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we tackle Luke Bryan’s brand new country anthem Fish Hunt Golf Drink — a song so aggressively simple it feels scientifically engineered in a Nashville laboratory.Along the way, we discuss: Which bear could we survive fighting  Why Luke Bryan treats touring like an annoying side quest between fishing trips  “W
Billy Ray Cyrus – “Achy Breaky Heart” Is A Psychological Weapon Jun 15, 2026 3366 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, the boys take on Billy Ray Cyrus’ 1992 mega-hit “Achy Breaky Heart” and uncover one of the most unhinged songs we’ve ever covered.There’s line dancing hysteria, exploding hearts, military conspiracy theories, Alvin & The Chipmunks, and possibly the first ever country music sleeper-agent activation.Plus: M
Craig David’s “Walking Away” Is The Ultimate Coward Anthem Jun 8, 2026 2971 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Craig David’s Walking Away sounds smooth, soulful and emotionally mature… until you actually listen to the lyrics and realise this bloke is just sprinting away from every problem in his life.This week the boys unpack one of the biggest songs of 2000, including Craig David’s legendary facial hair, whether “powder room” j
BTS – noRMAL (This Song Makes No Sense) Jun 1, 2026 2615 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we take on Normal by BTS… a 2026 release with 7 members, 10 songwriters, and somehow still not a lot going on.We break down the lyrics, the production, and the strange mix of “deep” messaging and absolute nonsense. From kerosene references to “knees ease,” this one gives us plenty to work with.We also dive in
Backstreet Boys – As Long As You Love Me (This Is Actually Creepy) May 25, 2026 4158 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we’re joined by comedian Aaron Gocs to break down As Long as You Love Me by Backstreet Boys.What starts as a harmless 90s pop hit quickly turns into a deep dive into fugitives, war crimes, Ponzi schemes and one of the darkest lyrical breakdowns we’ve ever done.We cover:• Could Aaron Gocs beat all five Backstr
Kesha – Your Love Is My Drug (This Is Completely Unhinged) May 18, 2026 3049 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we break down Your Love Is My Drug by Kesha — a song that somehow became a global hit despite sounding like a full-blown spiral.We unpack lyrics that jump between love, addiction, and absolute chaos, including one of the most ridiculous lines we’ve covered on the show.Also in this episode: Worst lyric: “loves
Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (This Song Is Too Smooth… Something’s Off) May 11, 2026 2841 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we take on Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) by Ashanti — a song that somehow climbed to #2 on the Billboard charts despite having absolutely nothing going on.We break down the lyrics, which start as standard early 2000s R&B and quickly spiral into something way more sinister than intended. There’s also a deep dive
Walkin’ on the Sun – The Smash Mouth Song That Aged Horribly May 4, 2026 3661 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, the boys take on “Walkin’ on the Sun” by Smash Mouth — a track that sounds like a breezy summer anthem until you actually listen to what it’s saying.From the jump, things spiral. What starts as a laid-back, organ-driven groove quickly turns into a lyrical mess of hippie
Kung Fu Fighting – This Song Makes No Sense Apr 27, 2026 2426 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Everybody was kung fu fighting… apparently.This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we break down the 1974 global hit Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas — a song that somehow took over the world after being thrown together in about ten minutes.We get into: How this became one of the best-selling singles of all t
Y.M.C.A. – The Dark Truth Behind The Village People Hit Apr 20, 2026 3144 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Everyone knows the YMCA. Few people have actually thought about it.This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we dive into one of the most recognisable songs ever written — and unpack what’s really going on beneath the disco surface.We get into the story behind Village People, how the song came together, and why
Disco Duck – The Worst #1 Song Ever? Apr 13, 2026 3129 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we take on Disco Duck — a song that proves the 70s were a lawless time.It’s disco. It’s a duck. It’s somehow a number one hit.We unpack how this even got made, why it blew up, and whether anyone involved should’ve been stopped.Also: A brand new segment — Defend This Song or Die — launches in the worst possibl

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