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
The Cambodian hit parade
11/27/2025
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Cambodian hit parade.
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Duration:00:08:42
Highlights from the Monocle Radio playlist
11/20/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco highlights the new tracks added to our playlist – from a classic by Japanese music legend Haruomi Hosono to techno-pop princess Sam Quealy.
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Duration:00:09:08
The divas of Belém
11/13/2025
As Belém hosts Cop30, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the city’s unique music scene. From Joelma to Gaby Amarantos, it's a celebration of Amazonian pop.
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Duration:00:11:06
Rosalía’s return to the Spanish charts with ‘Berghain’
11/6/2025
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Spanish charts, with Rosalía’s new single, ‘Berghain’, at the top.
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Duration:00:09:22
Previewing Monocle Radio’s autumn playlist
10/30/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews a few tracks from the Monocle Radio autumn playlist.
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Duration:00:06:47
The largest first-week album sales in the US
10/16/2025
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top five albums with the largest first-week sales in the US.
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Duration:00:09:41
India’s hit parade
10/9/2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the most popular songs in India right now. From devotional tracks to rollercoaster romances, India’s hit parade has it all.
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Duration:00:07:46
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