The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
Latest Episodes
Olympics special
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the number-one songs in the most successful countries at the Paris Olympics. Would they also get a gold medal for music?
A snapshot of French pop
For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco gets ready for the Paris Olympics with some French pop.
Uzbekistan
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Uzbekistan.
Monocle Summer Playlist, part 2
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco delves into Monocle’s 2024 summer playlist
Monocle Summer Playlist
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews Monocle’s 2024 summer playlist.
The best of European Pop
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco gets ready for the Euros by reviewing the best of European pop.
Elections special
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the number one songs from countries that have recently held elections: Belgium, India, Madagascar, Mexico and South Africa.
