<![CDATA[Check Your Ears]]>Roy Masha and Colton James host Check Your Ears, a touring-first pop culture podcast about how the biggest music moments are built. Each episode, we discuss a music moment and go deep, breaking down what’s happening right now in live music (trending tours, headline performances, and defining album rollouts) or revisiting the biggest live music moments of the 2020s to unpack why they worked, or why they didn’t.

We’re not industry insiders, we’re fans who love the details and the experience: staging, choreography, setlists, visuals, wardrobe, crowd energy, and the decisions that make albums and their tours hit (or fall flat). From “we were there” tour debriefs bringing you back into the action, to awards show breakdowns and trending moment coverage, Check Your Ears is for anyone who leaves a concert thinking: that was insane… but what made it work? So check your ears, tune in, and join the conversation.

Follow us on tiktok and Instagram @checkyourearspod.

Questions for us? Email: checkyourears@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers.

]]>https://www.youtube.com/@CheckYourEarsPodRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 14 May 2026 17:13:04 GMTSun, 25 Jan 2026 17:23:52 GMT60Check Your Ears<p>Roy Masha and Colton James host Check Your Ears, a touring-first pop culture podcast about how the biggest music moments are built. Each episode, we discuss a music moment and go deep, breaking down what’s happening right now in live music (trending tours, headline performances, and defining album rollouts) or revisiting the biggest live music moments of the 2020s to unpack why they worked, or why they didn’t.<br /></p><p>We’re not industry insiders, we’re fans who love the details and the experience: staging, choreography, setlists, visuals, wardrobe, crowd energy, and the decisions that make albums and their tours hit (or fall flat). From “we were there” tour debriefs bringing you back into the action, to awards show breakdowns and trending moment coverage, Check Your Ears is for anyone who leaves a concert thinking: <i>that was insane… but what made it work? </i>So check your ears, tune in, and join the conversation. <br /><br />Follow us on tiktok and Instagram @checkyourearspod. <br /><br />Questions for us? Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:checkyourears@gmail.com" target="_blank">checkyourears@gmail.com</a><br /><br /> <i>Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers.</i></p>episodicCheck Your Earscheckyourearspod@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Zara Larsson Midnight Sun Tour & Coachella First Impressions]]>This week, we break down Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun Tour stop in Washington, DC, discussing her hits, the scale of the largest venue on the U.S. leg, and the memorable dancer roll-call moment that was a crowd favorite.

Then, we share early reactions to Coachella Weekend 1, including the standout production behind Sabrina Carpenter’s set and why Justin Bieber’s set felt surprisingly lackluster.

]]>e53c4378-0e7d-422e-acaa-95228a279e76Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:06:41 GMT<p>This week, we break down Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun Tour stop in Washington, DC, discussing her hits, the scale of the largest venue on the U.S. leg, and the memorable dancer roll-call moment that was a crowd favorite. </p><p>Then, we share early reactions to Coachella Weekend 1, including the standout production behind Sabrina Carpenter’s set and why Justin Bieber’s set felt surprisingly lackluster. </p>no00:55:27Zara Larsson Midnight Sun Tour & Coachella First Impressionsfull<![CDATA[Bad Bunny Super Bowl: Breaking it down]]>Colton and Roy discuss how Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show came together, breaking down the creative vision, insane logistics, and production challenges behind one of the most ambitious daytime halftime shows ever. Plus, Soundcheck hits on Bebe Rexha, Cardi B, and Lana Del Rey.

]]>16adb603-c1c1-440e-b3b3-e9c7a4e1f860Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:55:03 GMT<p>Colton and Roy discuss how Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show came together, breaking down the creative vision, insane logistics, and production challenges behind one of the most ambitious daytime halftime shows ever. Plus, Soundcheck hits on Bebe Rexha, Cardi B, and Lana Del Rey.</p>no00:41:06Bad Bunny Super Bowl: Breaking it downfull<![CDATA[The Risky Rebrand: Camila Cabello’s C,XOXO Era]]>Roy and Colton discuss Camila Cabello’s C,XOXO era. From the album’s release and evolving public perception to the Yours, C Tour, we discuss how this chapter marked a clear shift in her career and artistic direction. We also touch on how pop fandom narratives can sometimes overshadow the music itself. Along the way, we zoom out on where Camila fits in today’s pop landscape and what this era may signal about what comes next. Plus Grammy's predictions!

]]>f0ff098a-b82b-493b-83af-78044294da0cMon, 02 Feb 2026 03:47:32 GMT<p>Roy and Colton discuss Camila Cabello’s <i>C,XOXO</i> era. From the album’s release and evolving public perception to the Yours, C Tour, we discuss how this chapter marked a clear shift in her career and artistic direction. We also touch on how pop fandom narratives can sometimes overshadow the music itself. Along the way, we zoom out on where Camila fits in today’s pop landscape and what this era may signal about what comes next. Plus Grammy's predictions!</p>no00:44:10The Risky Rebrand: Camila Cabello’s C,XOXO Erafull<![CDATA[Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism Tour Review]]>Roy and Colton break down Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism era, how the album was received, the pressure of following Future Nostalgia, and what the tour delivered live. After witnessing both nights at the Kaseya Center, we talk all things Dua live and recap her biggest tour to date.

]]>3e070dde-978c-4e06-90d5-95685d8e4880Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:46:41 GMT<p>Roy and Colton break down Dua Lipa’s <i>Radical Optimism</i> era, how the album was received, the pressure of following <i>Future Nostalgia</i>, and what the tour delivered live. After witnessing both nights at the Kaseya Center, we talk all things Dua live and recap her biggest tour to date.</p>no00:29:27Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism Tour Reviewfull<![CDATA[Doja Cat - Vie & Ma Vie Tour Review]]>Roy and Colton break down Doja Cat’s newest album, Vie, the release, how it landed, and the start of the Ma Vie Tour. We get into what to expect from the tour as it ramps up, how the album is translating live, and the production choices shaping the show, from staging and visuals to choreography and setlist flow, plus the controversy and what this era signals about where Doja goes next.

]]>bb664692-0cec-4e5e-9b6b-ce6765af3da4Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:49:03 GMT<p>Roy and Colton break down Doja Cat’s newest album, Vie, the release, how it landed, and the start of the Ma Vie Tour. We get into what to expect from the tour as it ramps up, how the album is translating live, and the production choices shaping the show, from staging and visuals to choreography and setlist flow, plus the controversy and what this era signals about where Doja goes next.</p>no00:42:53Doja Cat - Vie & Ma Vie Tour Reviewfull