Top 40
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Top 40 has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025). Music format that originated on AM radio, discussed in the context of AM radio's evolution.
In the music industry, the Top 40 is a list of the 40 currently most popular songs in a particular genre. It is the best-selling or most frequently broadcast popular music. Record charts have traditionally consisted of a total of 40 songs. "Top 40" or "contemporary hit radio" is also a radio format.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | Media studies / Music industry |
| Domain | Music |
Who talks about Top 40 on podcasts?
Top 40 came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Top 40 mentioned alongside?
Top 40 is most often mentioned alongside AM radio, Polestar and Stellantis.
Affiliated with: AM radio
Mentioned together: Polestar, Stellantis, syskvvinyl.com, public good, soap opera, vaudeville, DJ, jukebox-driven media, album-oriented rock, easy listening