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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

11:06

The divas of Belém

The Global Countdown ·

2025/11/13

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

9:22

Rosalía’s return to the Spanish charts with ‘Berghain’

The Global Countdown ·

2025/11/06

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Spanish charts, with Rosalía’s new single, ‘Berghain’, at the top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

6:47

Previewing Monocle Radio’s autumn playlist

The Global Countdown ·

2025/10/30

Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews a few tracks from the Monocle Radio autumn playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

9:41

The largest first-week album sales in the US

The Global Countdown ·

2025/10/16

This week on TheGlobalCountdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top five albums with the largest first-week sales in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:46

India’s hit parade

The Global Countdown ·

2025/10/09

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:55

A celebration of Egyptian pop

The Global Countdown ·

2025/10/02

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Egyptian charts, from pop king Amr Diab to the genre-bending Tul8te.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

9:15

Portugal

The Global Countdown ·

2025/09/25

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Portugal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:32

Latin Grammy Awards special: Five artists to know

The Global Countdown ·

2025/09/18

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:19

The new J-pop wave

The Global Countdown ·

2025/09/11

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top five singles in the Japanese charts, from Snow Man’s ‘Charismax’ to new girl group Hana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:53

The best of Catalan pop

The Global Countdown ·

2025/09/04

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best of Catalan pop, from icons such as Joan Manuel Serrat to pop diva Rosalía.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:58

The Senegalese charts are big on romance

The Global Countdown ·

2025/08/28

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:26

The art of the Brazilian telenovela soundtrack

The Global Countdown ·

2025/08/21

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Brazil’s best-selling telenovela soundtracks and considers their cultural importance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:43

Why Madonna’s seminal ‘Ray of Light’ influenced the...

The Global Countdown ·

2025/08/14

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores how Madonna’s 1998 album, ‘Ray of Light’, influenced the sounds of 2025 from Addison Rae to FKA Twigs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:25

The Global Countdown looks at the top songs worldwide...

The Global Countdown ·

2025/08/07

This week on TheGlobalCountdown, 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:25

‘The Global Countdown’ looks at music worldwide,...

The Global Countdown ·

2025/08/07

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

6:11

Nigeria: One of the world’s most exciting music markets

The Global Countdown ·

2025/07/31

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:16

Mexico

The Global Countdown ·

2025/07/24

Fernando Augusto Pacheco goes on a musical journey to Mexico, the country celebrated in our business special, ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:02

Hong Kong

The Global Countdown ·

2025/07/17

Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to Hong Kong’s music charts, including everything from the best of Cantopop to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:52

Italy

The Global Countdown ·

2025/07/10

Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top-five songs in Italy this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

9:17

‘Monocle Mediterraneo’ special

The Global Countdown ·

2025/07/03

Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks the songs of the Mediterranean summer, from the beach bars of Bodrum to the sweaty clubs of Ibiza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

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