Pop Shop Podcast

Billboard's Keith Caulfield (Managing Director, Charts and Data Operations) and Katie Atkinson (Executive Digital Director, West Coast) offer weekly Billboard chart breakdowns, discuss the hottest music news and cover the year’s biggest musical events. Casual pop fans, chart junkies and everyone in between are invited to this weekly half-hour discussion.

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Celebrating Billboard's Top Artists of All Time...
On the occasion of Billboard's 125th anniversary, Billboard has unveiled -- for the first time ever -- the top 125 artists of all-time on our charts. The artists are ranked by performance on our two signature albums and songs charts -- the Billboard 200 albums chart and Billboard Hot 100 chart. On the show, we discuss some fun facts and statistics about the acts in our all-time Top 125 artists ranking … and we’ll count down the top 10 acts one-by-one. Where do your favorites end up on the list? Tune in and find out! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
20 min
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Predicting 2020 Song of the Year Grammy Noms: T...
Who will be nominated for song of the year when the 2020 Grammy nominations are unveiled on Nov. 20? The Pop Shop Podcast crew (including OG host Jason Lipshutz!) make some predictions. We're thinking Swift, Lizzo, Maren Morris, Lewis Capaldi & Billie Eilish are looking like strong possibilities. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
228
Louis Tomlinson Says the 'We' in New Single 'We...
Louis Tomlinson joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new song "We Made It" and how it's not just a song for him, but also for his fans; his upcoming debut album "Walls" and how he's "gone through every emotion" in getting the set made, and how he got the "courage" to "just be brave" with his new music. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
23 min
229
Lewis Capaldi Reacts to 'Someone You Loved' Hit...
Lewis Capaldi joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his reaction to hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Someone You Loved" ("I feel like America's sweetheart, at least for a moment"), how the Scottish singer-songwriter has stayed grounded during his whirlwind rise to global success, his decision to not release a remix of the song with a guest star to amplify its chart placing, and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
23 min
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2020 Grammy Nominations for Album of the Year: ...
With the 2020 Grammy Award nominations announcement right around the corner, the Pop Shop Podcast turns to discussing the possible contenders for album of the year – including Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
23 min
231
JOHN k On His 'Incredible' & 'Humbling' Billboa...
Rising artist JOHN k stops by the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his debut Billboard chart hit "If We Never Met," his debut EP and his upcoming music plans: "I feel like I've truly connected to the artist that I'm excited to be, and the music that's going to come out in the next wave is going to be incredible." Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses big chart news from Travis Scott, Dan & Shay, Justin Bieber, SuperM and Summer Walker. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
25 min
232
Sheryl Crow Talks All-Star ‘Threads’ Project: ‘...
Sheryl Crow joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new all-star collaborations project, "Threads." The nine-time Grammy Award-winner says she wanted to make an album “with the people that brought me to where I am now.” Among the 20-plus guests on the set: Brandi Carlile, Eric Clapton, Vince Gill, Kris Kristofferson, Maren Morris, Stevie Nicks and Keith Richards. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
23 min
233
Benny Blanco Talks Debut Album, Working on 'Señ...
Benny Blanco is the man behind some of the biggest pop songs of the last decade -- writing and producing eight Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, starting with Kesha's 2009 breakthrough "Tik Tok." But then he realized he was ready for something more. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Blanco talks about releasing his debut album as a lead artist, working on Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's Hot 100 No. 1 duet "Senorita," and why it's been "one of the most freeing years of my life." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
23 min
234
Why Jennifer Lopez & Shakira Make Total Sense a...
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, the team breaks down why Jennifer Lopez and Shakira make total sense as Super Bowl halftime headliners, plus, discuss big chart news about Post Malone, Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott, Lizzo, Chris Brown, Kygo and Whitney Houston. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
235
2020 Grammy Nominations for Record of the Year:...
The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast discusses the likely contenders for the record of the year category at the upcoming 2020 Grammy Awards. Are Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" and Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" shoo-ins for a nod? And which of Ariana Grande's multiple hits could break through and score a nomination? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
25 min
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Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey’s ‘Do...
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, the team dives into a discussion about the limited history of singles credited to at least three all-female acts that have charted in the top 40 of the Hot 100 -- including such mega-hits as “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya and P!nk, and “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
237
2020 Grammy Nominations for Best New Artist: Ar...
The best new artist category at the Grammy Awards is a tricky one to try to predict. But with the eligibility period just wrapping up on Aug. 31, Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast can now comfortably discuss which rookie artists have made the biggest impacts over the past 11 months. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
238
5 Seconds of Summer Talk Gritty New Single 'Tee...
5 Seconds of Summer join the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about their new single “Teeth,” their upcoming album ("it's so f---ing good!"), their tour with The Chainsmokers and more! Plus, chart news about Taylor Swift's "Lover" debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and Lizzo scoring her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart with "Truth Hurts." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
23 min
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Bazzi Shares ‘Personal Struggles’ on New ‘Soul ...
Bazzi joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new mixtape, "Soul Searching" — "It's a lot about how I grew up, and how I think, and my own personal struggles… I wanted people to really hear my story…" Plus, the Pop Shop team reviews big chart news about Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Senorita," Young Thug notching his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with "So Much Fun," and how Taylor Swift is set for her sixth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with "Lover." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
240
From Rihanna's Radio Silence to Ariana Grande's...
On the new episode of Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), we discuss the Ariana to Rihanna Spectrum when it comes to the pace of our biggest pop divas. We not only discuss how Rihanna remains in the public eye in the absence of new music and how Ariana keeps up musical demand without watering down her brand, but also where other pop stars fit into that spectrum, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Halsey, Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
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Alec Benjamin On New Single 'Jesus in L.A.,' Up...
Alec Benjamin joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new single "Jesus in L.A.," his songwriting process, the status of his upcoming album, and how his friend -- and fellow singer-songwriter -- John Mayer played a role in helping Benjamin decide to release “Jesus.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
242
In Real Life Discuss 2 Years as a Boy Band & Wh...
The five-member group talk new music, growing up together as a band and more. Also, we chat about Lil Nas X's record-extending 18th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, NF's chart-topping debut on the Billboard 200, and Ariana Grande's new single "Boyfriend" with Social House. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
243
Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Zendaya & More: Act...
Following Beyoncé's new "The Lion King"-inspired album "The Lion King: The Gift," which the superstar curated and produced (and stars on), what other acts could follow in her footsteps with their own curated albums inspired by a film? Perhaps Harry Styles, who is in talks to star in the live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid?" Or what about Taylor Swift, who will be singing and dancing in the big screen version of the musical "Cats?" And then there's Zendaya, who will co-star in the epic science fiction film "Dune." What kind of curated album might she produce? … Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" breaking the record for the longest-leading No. 1 in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
22 min
244
Bryce Vine Says Los Angeles 'Needed a New Anthe...
Bryce Vine visits the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new LA "anthem" "La La Land," featuring YG, plus his debut full-length project Carnival, upcoming tour dates and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
25 min
245
Young Thug & Mason Ramsey's Team-Up On 'Old Tow...
In light of the new remix of Lil Nas X's “Old Town Road” — now sporting rapper Young Thug and 12-year-old yodeling phenom Mason Ramsey — the Pop Shop takes a look at some favorite unlikely collaborations that became hits: from David Bowie and Bing Crosby on "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" to Mariah Carey and Ol' Dirty Bastard on "Fantasy." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
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MAX & Quinn XCII Talk Pop Hit 'Love Me Less' & ...
Also on the podcast, we’ve got chart news about Chris Brown, Lizzo and Whitney Houston. We also discuss Ariana Grande getting emotional during her concert over the weekend and Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, John Mayer and more pop stars partaking in the Bottle Cap Challenge. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
33 min
247
Georgia Ku on Her Hit "So Close," New Single "W...
Georgia Ku joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her hit single "So Close" with NOTD, Felix Jaehn and Captain Cuts, writing hit singles for others (like "Scared to Be Lonely" by Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa) and now her own first official solo single, "What Do I Do." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
32 min
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Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello's 'Senorita' & Wh...
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's new duet "Senorita," and why their pop partnership is such a powerful pairing. Plus, we dive into big chart news from Madonna and Bruce Springsteen, as well as the latest single to be denied No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
27 min
249
New Taylor Swift! New Madonna! New Drake! Break...
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss the latest releases from Taylor Swift, Madonna & Drake. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
250
Will Lil Nas X Gallop Away as the 2019 Song of ...
Billboard's 2019 Songs of the Summer chart is only in its second week, but we're already wondering: Can any song gallop in and take this year's cowboy crown from Lil Nas X's wildly dominant "Old Town Road," featuring Billy Ray Cyrus? On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we take a look at some possible contenders already making an impact on the Hot 100, plus some songs waiting in the wings that could make a splash. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
18 min