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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 Jul 20, 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

50 Cent – P.I.M.P.: No Cadillacs, No Perms & Gav Gets Folded
50 Cent – P.I.M.P.: No Cadillacs, No Perms & Gav Gets Folded Jul 20, 2026 4304 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, the boys take on P.I.M.P. by 50 Cent — a song that somehow turns sex trafficking, expensive shoes, summer chinchilla sales and refusing to hand over a dollar into one of the catchiest tracks of the 2000s.They break down the confusing pimp-or-John storyline, 50’s endless list of feuds, the weirdest lyric in th
Garth Brooks: Friends in Low Places, Enemies in High Places
Garth Brooks: Friends in Low Places, Enemies in High Places Jul 13, 2026 3748 Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we take on Garth Brooks’ country mega-hit “Friends in Low Places”, a song that somehow became one of the most famous country anthems of all time despite sounding like a rodeo clown crashing your ex’s wedding and immediately regretting it.We break down the very confusing story at the centre of the song, Garth’
Bobby McFerrin - Don’t Worry, Be Happy: The Happiest Song About Being Sued By Your Landlord
Bobby McFerrin - Don’t Worry, Be Happy: The Happiest Song About Being Sued By Your Landlord Jul 6, 2026 4120 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, we take on Bobby McFerrin’s painfully cheerful 1988 hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.”It’s the first a cappella song to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, a Grammy-winning cultural monster, and possibly the only song brave enough to tell someone with no bed, no money, n
The Most Suspicious Woman in Pop Music History? | Destiny's Child - Say My Name
The Most Suspicious Woman in Pop Music History? | Destiny's Child - Say My Name Jun 29, 2026 3125 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
Luke Bryan Made The Dumbest Country Song Ever Jun 22, 2026 3160 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
Billy Ray Cyrus – “Achy Breaky Heart” Is A Psychological Weapon Jun 15, 2026 3344 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
Craig David’s “Walking Away” Is The Ultimate Coward Anthem Jun 8, 2026 2949 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)
BTS – noRMAL (This Song Makes No Sense) Jun 1, 2026 2593 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)
Backstreet Boys – As Long As You Love Me (This Is Actually Creepy) May 25, 2026 4137 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)
Kesha – Your Love Is My Drug (This Is Completely Unhinged) May 18, 2026 3028 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)
Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (This Song Is Too Smooth… Something’s Off) May 11, 2026 2820 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
Walkin’ on the Sun – The Smash Mouth Song That Aged Horribly May 4, 2026 3639 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

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