The Global Countdown
Monocle
Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Networks:
Monocle
Description:
Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.
Language:
English
Episodes
A celebration of Egyptian pop
10/2/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Egyptian charts, from pop king Amr Diab to the genre-bending Tul8te.
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Duration:00:07:55
Portugal
9/25/2025
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Portugal.
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Duration:00:09:15
Latin Grammy Awards special: Five artists to know
9/18/2025
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks five artists nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards that you should know, from Argentinean duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso to Venezuelan band Rawayana.
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Duration:00:11:32
The new J-pop wave
9/11/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top five singles in the Japanese charts, from Snow Man’s ‘Charismax’ to new girl group Hana.
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Duration:00:08:19
The best of Catalan pop
9/4/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best of Catalan pop, from icons such as Joan Manuel Serrat to pop diva Rosalía.
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Duration:00:08:53
The Senegalese charts are big on romance
8/28/2025
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Senegal, including a mixture of romantic ballads and plenty of Mbalax, the country’s traditional dance music.
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Duration:00:07:58
The art of the Brazilian telenovela soundtrack
8/21/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Brazil’s best-selling telenovela soundtracks and considers their cultural importance.
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Duration:00:11:26
Why Madonna’s seminal ‘Ray of Light’ influenced the sound of 2025
8/14/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores how Madonna’s 1998 album, ‘Ray of Light’, influenced the sounds of 2025 from Addison Rae to FKA Twigs.
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Duration:00:08:43
The Global Countdown looks at the top songs worldwide including KPop Demon Hunters
8/7/2025
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs worldwide, from KPop Demon Hunters to a ballad that is the song of the summer.
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Duration:00:08:25
‘The Global Countdown’ looks at music worldwide, including ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
8/7/2025
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs worldwide, from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to a ballad that is the song of the summer.
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Duration:00:08:25
Nigeria: One of the world’s most exciting music markets
7/31/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake.
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Duration:00:06:11
Mexico
7/24/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco goes on a musical journey to Mexico, the country celebrated in our business special, ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’.
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Duration:00:07:16
Hong Kong
7/17/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to Hong Kong’s music charts, including everything from the best of Cantopop to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’.
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Duration:00:07:02
Italy
7/10/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top-five songs in Italy this week.
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Duration:00:08:52
‘Monocle Mediterraneo’ special
7/3/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks the songs of the Mediterranean summer, from the beach bars of Bodrum to the sweaty clubs of Ibiza.
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Duration:00:09:17
Summer Playlist 2025, part two
6/26/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco gives you another taste of our Summer Playlist 2025, from Mexican indie jams to sunny Brazilian pop.
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Duration:00:08:52
Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025
6/19/2025
French funk to Argentinian pop, Fernando Augusto Pacheco provides a taster of Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025.
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Duration:00:09:27
Top 5 ‘Te reo Māori’ singles
6/12/2025
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco and David Stevens look at the top five songs in the Māori charts, including those from Marlon Williams and Stan Walker.
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Duration:00:09:27
Summer listening: Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s
6/5/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s, ideal for summer listening. Plus: a song from Julia Mestre’s latest album after the artist featured in the summer edition of Konfekt.
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Duration:00:09:33
Malaysia
5/29/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the tranquil Malaysian charts.
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Duration:00:08:59