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The Global Countdown

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.

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All Episodes

8:52

Summer Playlist 2025, part two

The Global Countdown ·

2025/06/26

Fernando Augusto Pacheco gives you another taste of our Summer Playlist 2025, from Mexican indie jams to sunny Brazilian pop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:27

Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025

The Global Countdown ·

2025/06/19

French funk to Argentinian pop, Fernando Augusto Pacheco provides a taster of Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:27

Top 5 ‘Te reo Māori’ singles

The Global Countdown ·

2025/06/12

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco and David Stevens look at the top five songs in the Māori charts, including those from Marlon Williams and Stan Walker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:33

Summer listening: Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and...

The Global Countdown ·

2025/06/05

Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s, ideal for summer listening. Plus: a song from Julia Mestre’s latest album after the artist featured in the summer edition of Konfekt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:59

Malaysia

The Global Countdown ·

2025/05/29

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the tranquil Malaysian charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:00

Argentina

The Global Countdown ·

2025/05/22

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Argentine charts, including Maria Becerra, Emilia and more of the country’s biggest pop stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

Eurovision special: Five songs to hear this year

The Global Countdown ·

2025/05/15

As Basel gears up for the big Eurovision final on Saturday, Fernando Augusto Pacheco guides you through the five songs that you need to hear this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:12

Portugal

The Global Countdown ·

2025/05/08

As Monocle prepares to host a special spring market in partnership with Visit Portugal, Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top-five songs in Portugal right now, including the country’s most-celebrated rapper and some Angolan house music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:21

Canada

The Global Countdown ·

2025/05/01

As Canada elects Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Great White North to hear the top songs by Canadian artists from Drake and The Weeknd to Tate McRae.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:25

Indonesia

The Global Countdown ·

2025/04/24

Monocle’s editors are in Jakarta for our annual business-and-leadership summit, The Chiefs. This week, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in the Indonesian charts. Expect plenty of romance and a highly successful Phil Collins cover...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

Chile

The Global Countdown ·

2025/04/17

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Chilean pop charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:15

Eurovision all-time victors

The Global Countdown ·

2025/04/11

Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks his all-time Eurovision victors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:49

Romania

The Global Countdown ·

2025/04/03

Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Romanian pop charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:40

Rising music markets

The Global Countdown ·

2025/03/27

Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the rising music markets that were singled out in IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:02

Top five music markets

The Global Countdown ·

2025/03/20

Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the top five music markets, according to IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:00

Mexican music charts

The Global Countdown ·

2025/03/13

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the increasingly influential Mexican music charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:24

Spring playlist

The Global Countdown ·

2025/03/06

Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates spring with a few new tunes from the Monocle Radio playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:58

Carnival special

The Global Countdown ·

2025/02/27

Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates Carnival with the songs that Brazilians will be dancing to at this year’s festivities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:51

Estonian beats

The Global Countdown ·

2025/02/20

Fernando Augusto Pacheco dances the day away while listening to the Estonian music charts, including the country’s extravagant entry for this year’s Eurovision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:18

Nepalese music special

The Global Countdown ·

2025/02/13

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Nepal, including one by Kathmandu’s mayor, Balen Shah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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