Josh Hosler
@jlhosler.bsky.social
Musician, pop music hobbyist, husband, dad, Episcopal priest, Enneagram Social 3w2, ENFJ. (he/him). Long ago gave in to the sin of empathy. Opinions expressed here are my own.
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Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
Finally we're seeing some summertime new music! And some of it is pretty surprising ... like songs from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.
Pop Airplay Tip Sheet
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July 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Finally we're seeing some summertime new music! And some of it is pretty surprising ... like songs from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.
The pop charts sure are slow these days. Where's all the great new summer music?
Pop Airplay Tip Sheet
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June 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The pop charts sure are slow these days. Where's all the great new summer music?
I find it extremely telling that three of the most popular songs in the U.S. right now are called "Anxiety" (how we all feel), "Ordinary" (what we all long for), and "Manchild" (the presenting problem).
June 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I find it extremely telling that three of the most popular songs in the U.S. right now are called "Anxiety" (how we all feel), "Ordinary" (what we all long for), and "Manchild" (the presenting problem).
Over 10 million Americans marched in the streets yesterday: more than 3% of the entire population. Fox News didn’t report on it.
June 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Over 10 million Americans marched in the streets yesterday: more than 3% of the entire population. Fox News didn’t report on it.
Stream and share!
Fuck ICE
Vq · Fuck ICE · Song · 2025
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June 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Doechii digs in at #1 for a third week ... Sombr demonstrates more and more pop cred ... and Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae really want that 'song of the summer' crown.
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May 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Doechii digs in at #1 for a third week ... Sombr demonstrates more and more pop cred ... and Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae really want that 'song of the summer' crown.
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It’s Memorial Day weekend — summer is here, and all the flashback playlists are now updated. Enjoy! #at40 #popmusic #popradio
The Pop Music Anthology
Step into a time machine and get to know the biggest hit makers in the history of recorded music. Feedback? Email [email protected].
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May 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Sombr bursts into the top 50 at #29, and Rihanna surprises everyone with a new release at #38 that's taking off in all the main radio formats. Plus, Morgan Wallen dropped a new double album a week ago ... and now it's everywhere. popmusicanthology.com/pop-airplay-... #Radio #Top40 #Pop #NewMusic
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May 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Sombr bursts into the top 50 at #29, and Rihanna surprises everyone with a new release at #38 that's taking off in all the main radio formats. Plus, Morgan Wallen dropped a new double album a week ago ... and now it's everywhere. popmusicanthology.com/pop-airplay-... #Radio #Top40 #Pop #NewMusic
If you haven't added Ravyn Lenae, you need to. Also ... will pop radio take a pass on Lorde's new single in favor of a 12-year-old album cut with nearly 800 million Spotify streams? #Radio #Top40 #Pop #NewMusic
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May 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Anxiety" hits #1 in overall airplay. Maroon 5 & LISA launch big at #22. Jessie Murph's "Blue Strips" is new and active. Sombr begins to cross over to pop with "Undressed."
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May 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Anxiety" hits #1 in overall airplay. Maroon 5 & LISA launch big at #22. Jessie Murph's "Blue Strips" is new and active. Sombr begins to cross over to pop with "Undressed."
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Pop Airplay Tip Sheet
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May 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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This morning’s commute listening.
Spring 1962 (I'll Be True to You)
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April 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This morning’s commute listening.
I’m a bit late posting this, but we’re only on day 3 of 50.
Easter -> Pentecost 2025
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April 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I’m a bit late posting this, but we’re only on day 3 of 50.
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Plainclothes agents. Trying to question elementary-aged kids. And lying that they had parents permission to do so.
April 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Plainclothes agents. Trying to question elementary-aged kids. And lying that they had parents permission to do so.
OK! Now how about all the others he unconstitutionally deported?
Supreme court orders return of US man mistakenly deported
The US government admitted Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador due to "administrative error".
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April 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
OK! Now how about all the others he unconstitutionally deported?
Brooks repentant.
I Should Have Seen This Coming
When I joined the conservative movement in the 1980s, there were two types of people: those who cared earnestly about ideas, and those who wanted only to shock the left. The reactionary fringe has won...
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April 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Brooks repentant.
Wealth doesn’t trickle down, but poverty does.
April 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Wealth doesn’t trickle down, but poverty does.
What new Silicon Valley converts don’t get: “Christianity … is not a life hack … [it] is worth following not because it has the potential to improve one’s life, though it can, but rather because it is true.”
Can Silicon Valley Find Christianity?
Much of the faith’s central traditions run counter to the aspirations of this new Christ-curious class.
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March 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
What new Silicon Valley converts don’t get: “Christianity … is not a life hack … [it] is worth following not because it has the potential to improve one’s life, though it can, but rather because it is true.”
30 years ago I hung out here a lot in anticipation of grad school. I didn’t get in. Sometimes our failures set us on exactly right track.
March 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
30 years ago I hung out here a lot in anticipation of grad school. I didn’t get in. Sometimes our failures set us on exactly right track.
I listened to David Tennant interviewing Jameela Jamil on his podcast. He told her that he used to listen to the top 40 songs on the radio each week and write them all down in a notebook so he could compare from week to week. She said, "You might have been a little neurodivergent, I think!"
March 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I listened to David Tennant interviewing Jameela Jamil on his podcast. He told her that he used to listen to the top 40 songs on the radio each week and write them all down in a notebook so he could compare from week to week. She said, "You might have been a little neurodivergent, I think!"
This week’s Pop 50: open.spotify.com/playlist/26s...
This Week's Pop 50
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March 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This week’s Pop 50: open.spotify.com/playlist/26s...
Call your senators and representative today. Put pressure on them to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil.
March 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Call your senators and representative today. Put pressure on them to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil.