The Origins of 'Who Let the Dogs Out'

The podcast explores the complex origins of the popular song 'Who Let the Dogs Out.' It starts by tracing the song's history back to the Baha Men, who recorded the well-known version. However, it is revealed that the Baha Men did not write the song, but rather heard it from Anselm Douglas, a Bahamian artist. Douglas himself did not come up with the iconic hook, but rather got the idea from Canadian radio DJs who used the phrase 'Who Let the Dogs Out' followed by the sound of dogs barking in a jingle. However, the story doesn't end there, as it is discovered that the hook was originally sampled from an earlier song by a group called Miami Boom in the early '90s. Ultimately, the true origins of 'Who Let the Dogs Out' remain unclear, with multiple influences and contributors throughout its history.