Eric’s Hook Scheme: Manipulating Spotify One Day at a Time

The TodCast Podcast

Eric unveils his latest long-term musical stunt—an elaborate plot to rig his Spotify Wrapped. What started as a rebellion against bad algorithmic assumptions has spiraled into a daily ritual of obscure 90s jams, folksy earworms, and trolling his daughter with Gordon Lightfoot. Todd listens in with a mix of admiration and mild confusion.

• Hooked on Hook: Eric plays “Hook” by Blues Traveler every day to guarantee it takes the top spot in December.

• Sundown Showdown: Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown” is not going down without a fight, much to Lainee’s despair.

• The Way It Goes: A third contender enters the ring—Fastball’s “The Way”—and things get even weirder.

• No Cheats Allowed: Eric lays down strict rules—no repeat-playlist loops. This rigged Wrapped is going to be honest manipulation.

• Real-Life Streets of Rage: After surviving a cheer competition alone, Eric invents a new game: How to navigate large crowds with as little human interaction as possible.

• Mascot Mayhem: Somehow, it all ends with the boys planning a fake high school, complete with school spirit and Snow Lions.

An episode full of completely unnecessary dedication, 90s nostalgia, and two grown men who really just want to make each other laugh.