The Global Countdown
- Episodes
- 100
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
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.
Episodes 100
A sneak peek at Monocle Radio’s winter playlist
Fernando Augusto Pacheco shares a sneak peek of Monocle Radio’s new winter playlist, including the latest from Midnight Generation, Troye Sivan, Gui Boratto, Lou Doillon and Bom.See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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Fernando Augusto Pacheco shares a sneak peek of Monocle Radio’s new winter playlist, including the latest from Midnight Generation, Troye Sivan, Gui Boratto, Lou Doillon and Bom.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the US charts connected to the midterms
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco and Anita Riotta explore the US charts this week, as well as how a record-topping song connected to the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Uptempo pop from Kazakhstan
Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Kazakhstan this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The fun world of Finnish pop
Fernando Augusto Pacheco and special guest Petri Burtsoff take a look at the Finnish hit parade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brazil: The land of ‘sertanejo’ music
Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Brazil. It’s no surprise that country music continues to dominate the charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The songs that have defined Brazilian politics
As Brazil gets ready to vote for a new president this Sunday, Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the songs that have defined Brazilian politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The top songs in Sri Lanka
Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in the Sri Lankan music charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Slovakia’s new global pop star
Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the Slovak charts and the success of Adéla, Slovakia’s new global pop star.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The wonders of Egyptian pop
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the top Egyptian songs at the moment. Rest assured that there’s plenty of Tul8te and Amr Diab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An end-of-summer playlist celebrating Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference Lisbon
In celebration of Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon, Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks a sunny collection of songs from the Lusophone world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s September playlist preview
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews Monocle Radio’s refreshed September playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Switzerland’s 2026 summer hits
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the summer 2026 hits in Switzerland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Italy’s summer hits of 2026
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the hits that are defining Italy’s summer of 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five songs to enjoy this summer
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco continues his summer celebrations with five songs to enjoy this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The summer is magic: A collection of sunny songs
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates summer with five songs to add to your beach, lake or poolside playlist this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The summery Spanish charts
Fernando Augusto Pacheco heads to Spain to hear the summer’s top songs, including Quevedo’s ode to the island of La Graciosa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Global Countdown’s World Cup final: Which country’s music will come out on top?
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the final instalment of our World Cup of music. But between South Korea, Turkey, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Argentina and Colombia, which nation will strike the right …
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Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the final instalment of our World Cup of music. But between South Korea, Turkey, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Argentina and Colombia, which nation will strike the right chord?
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World Cup special: Groups K and L
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the sixth instalment of ‘The Global Countdown’ World Cup special. It’s a battle for the number ones of Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia, England and …
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Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the sixth instalment of ‘The Global Countdown’ World Cup special. It’s a battle for the number ones of Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia, England and Ghana.
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World Cup special: Groups I and J
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the fifth instalment of our World Cup special. It’s a battle of the number ones between France, Senegal, Norway and Argentina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup special: Groups G and H
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the fourth instalment of The Global Countdown World Cup special. It's a battle for the number ones of Egypt, Cape Verde, Spain and Uruguay.See …
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Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the fourth instalment of The Global Countdown World Cup special. It's a battle for the number ones of Egypt, Cape Verde, Spain and Uruguay.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup special: Groups E and F
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the third instalment in our World Cup special. It’s a battle for the number ones of Côte d’Ivoire, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.See …
Show notes
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the third instalment in our World Cup special. It’s a battle for the number ones of Côte d’Ivoire, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
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World Cup special: Groups C and D
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with whistle in hand to oversee a battle of number ones between Brazil, Morocco, Turkey and the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup special: Groups A and B
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here to kick off our World Cup 2026 special as the number ones from Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, go head to head.See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here to kick off our World Cup 2026 special as the number ones from Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, go head to head.
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What's on Namibia’s music charts?
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at what's topping the music charts in Namibia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A celebration of Bulgarian pop
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the energetic Bulgarian pop charts this week, including the Eurovision Song Contest winning Dara with ‘Bangaranga’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Eurovision songs that you need to know
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the five songs you need to know from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eurovision 2026 favourites
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the favourites to win in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The sounds of the Dutch Caribbean
Fernando Augusto Pacheco bends an ear to Dutch Caribbean music. From Curaçao’s World Cup song to Shermanology’s celebration of Dutch Caribbean heritage and old-school house music. See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Fernando Augusto Pacheco bends an ear to Dutch Caribbean music. From Curaçao’s World Cup song to Shermanology’s celebration of Dutch Caribbean heritage and old-school house music.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When the Hungarian music charts turn political
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the top songs in Hungary this week. At times of big political change in the country, musicians also make their voices heard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The UAE charts are a global peek to international music
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in the UAE this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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