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Episode 35 · 52 min
Grammys 2027 Nomination Predictions: Taylor Swift, Olivia Dean, Olivia Rodrigo, Rosalia & More
Ricky breaks down how the Grammys work for Eric, from the Recording Academy and eligibility rules to how voting and nominations happen. Plus, we share our…
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Ricky knows.
Eric's learning.
Ricky has the background — a childhood music career, Radio Disney, and years of entertainment reporting. Eric is curious about the music industry and fires off the questions.
One listener called it “educating Eric.” That's about right.
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