Once Upon A Time In Music
"Once Upon a Time in Music" is where culture. Each episode takes you back through the sounds, stories, and style that shaped generations — from classic tracks and unforgettable albums to iconic movies, favorite foods, and random pop culture gems you might’ve forgotten. It’s music history, fun memories, and good vibes all in one show.
Episodes
16 episodes
Bracket Breakdown: The Battle of the Snacks!
This week on Once Upon a Time in Music, EL and Cheryl kick things off catching up after the holiday madness—leftover plates, turkey sandwiches, Christmas trees still in the attic, and all the jokes that come with it.But the real chaos st...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:32
Lights, Cops, Action! Our Top Buddy Movies Ranked
This week on Once Upon a Time in Music the second season , EL and Cheryl celebrate Cheryl’s birthday with laughs, Longhorn stories, and a wild round of Kiss, Marry, Kill. They spotlight two classics—Erykah Badu’s Mama’s Gun and Wu-Tang’s The W ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:08
Our Celebrity Crush Lists.
This week on Once Upon a Time in Music We kick things off with Weekly News, a throwback to the gritty rap era of ’94 as we spotlight Method Man’s classic Tical and the whole Carhartt-hoodie, Army-fatigue, street-era vibe that shaped the culture...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:05:13
Bring ’Em Back or Leave ’Em Dead?
This week on Once Upon a Time in Music, L and Cheryl ask the ultimate question — if you could bring any celebrity back from the dead, who would it be and why? They break down who really deserved a second chance, who left too soon, and who would...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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59:37
Kiss, Marry, Kill & The R&B Showdown
This week on Once Upon a Time in Music, EL and Cheryl Poizon are back with full “Red Bull energy” and ready to talk music, movies, and a little bit of everything in between. The episode opens with movie flashbacks—from Interview with a Vampire ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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35:00
Black Love Tv and Movies.
This week, Cheryl Poison and EL talk all things Black Love — from the TV couples we grew up admiring to the ones we definitely don’t want to be like. They read a hilarious letter from listener Shaha Kwanasia, debate the greatest Black couples o...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:38
Who Got Hands?!
EL and Cheryl dive into ‘Entertainers Who Could Really Throw Hands,’ plus the world-premiere of Kiss, Marry, Kill, Back-in-the-Day Price Tags, and Movie Flashbacks. Jokes, debates, and left hooks—you’re gonna feel this one.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:36
Saturday Morning Energy, Grown-Up Opinions
EL and Cheryl Poison fire up another lively ride on Once Upon a Time in Music, talks about the cartoons that raised us—Heathcliff and the Cadillac Cats, Thundercats (snarf!), Inspector Gadget, DuckTales, Woody Woodpecker, Kim Possible,...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:57
Timbs, Tapes & Timeless Beats
The guys talk about hip-hop’s dopest beats with special guest Jones from The Music Jones Podcast—spanning Wu-Tang to Redman, BDP to Dipset, Jeezy to Souls of Mischief. Plus “Snack Time” nostalgia (Certs fruit, Big League Chew, Lifesavers Holes)...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:08:30
All About the Features.
EL and Cheryl return with a new Once Upon a Time in Music episode featuring special guests Jones (Music Jones Podcast) and Yoshi (Relationship Status Podcast/Crux Media). Together they break down some of hip-hop’s greatest feature verses, highl...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:33:47
Albums We Can’t Live Without.
On this episode of Once Upon A Time in Music, hosts El and Cheryl Poizon tackle the big question: If you could only listen to a handful of albums for the rest of your life, which ones would make the cut? Along the way, they keep things lively w...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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52:08
Side by Side: Hip Hop’s Best Pairs
EL and Cheryl Poizon trade lists on the greatest rap duos—think Mobb Deep to Outkast, Run-DMC to Pete Rock & CL Smooth—debating favorite tracks and why their picks hit different. Plus: Movie Flashbacks, a Snack Time ode to discontinued trea...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:40
Rock-a-Bye Baby: Movie Moments That Hurt
EL and Cheryl Poizon host a fun mix of movie heartbreaks, hip-hop album moments, flashback picks, and Snack Time—yes, Pac-Man cereal and Fun Fruits come up—plus playful banter about Boston accents, Powerball dreams, and more. Press play for lau...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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56:41
Flashback Icons: Our Favorite 80s & 90s TV Characters
This episode we talk about 80s and 90s TV show characters to classic movies, music, cartoons, and even throwback snacks, every episode is packed with memories and good vibes. Tune in for laughs, flashbacks, and timeless favorites that shaped po...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:15
Sing It, Sis! The 90s Female R&B Era
Cheryl Poizon and EL of Once Upon a Time in Music! This week they’re talking about their favorite female singers of the 90s—from Mariah to Mary J., Toni Braxton to Aaliyah—sharing memories, deep cuts, and the songs that still hit...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:37
