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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Music Interviews
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Ben Platt on His 'Wild' Tour, Finding His Songw...
The amazing Tony, Grammy and Emmy-Award-winning Ben Platt joins the Pop Shop Podcast to talk about his debut album “Sing to Me Instead,” his just wrapped tour, his upcoming Radio City Music Hall show, and of course, the June 9 Tony Awards (where he’s a presenter this year). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
40 min
252
Adam Levine's 'Voice' Exit: What the Show Meant...
On the Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss Adam Levine’s exit from “The Voice” and the impact the show had on Maroon 5’s chart career. Also on the show, the Pop Shoppers dive into chart news about friend-of-the-podcast Ava Max scoring her first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Sweet But Psycho,” the upcoming new music from Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
25 min
253
AJ Mitchell Talks Journey From Instagram Star t...
AJ Mitchell joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his journey from posting videos of himself on Instagram at just 13 years old to eventually getting signed by Epic Records and scoring his first Billboard chart hit, "All My Friends." He also chats about his upcoming full-length debut album which promises to feature a lot of songs co-written by Mitchell. In addition, the Pop Shoppers discuss news about Logic, Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran, DJ Khaled and Rihanna. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
44 min
254
Drax Project Talk 'Surreal' Success of Hailee S...
The New Zealand quartet discuss how the pop star/actress ended up on their song, working on their upcoming debut album, casting social star Liza Koshy in their music video and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
42 min
255
Ashley Tisdale Talks New ‘Symptoms’ Album: ‘It’...
Ashley Tisdale joins the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss "Symptoms," her first album in nearly a decade. "It is the most authentic thing I've ever done," she says. Plus, the Pop Shop teams chats about chart news from Pink, Taylor Swift and AJR, and discuss Shawn Mendes' new single and Keith's backstage interview with Madonna at the Billboard Music Awards. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
49 min
256
Why We Can't Wait for Taylor Swift & Madonna to...
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, the team discusses why they can't wait for Taylor Swift and Madonna to kick off new eras at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. Plus, the Pop Shoppers are also keen on the rest of the impressive line-up of performers, including Paula Abdul, BTS, Mariah Carey and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
29 min
257
ILoveMakonnen Talks Lil Peep Collab ‘I’ve Been ...
ILoveMakonnen joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to talk about his hit collaboration with the late Lil Peep, and its embrace by pop radio: "It's what we always wanted." Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses news about BTS, Sam Smith & Normani, Jonas Brothers, Madonna and Justin Bieber. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
258
CNCO Talk Spanglish Single 'Pretend' & 2019 Bil...
CNCO talk their party-starting Spanglish single "Pretend," performing (and hopefully winning) at the Billboard Latin Music Awards and touring the world on the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
46 min
259
Sofi Tukker Preview Coachella Performance, New ...
The dance duo discuss their return to Coachella with brand-new music, including their latest single "Fantasy," plus how their music-making process has changed since the success of their 2018 album "Treehouse" and its breakout single "Best Friend." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
49 min
260
Ava Max Talks 'Sweet But Psycho,' Debut Album P...
After finding success around the world with the August-released song "Sweet But Psycho" -- which hit No. 1 in more than a dozen countries, including four weeks atop the Official U.K. Singles Chart -- the U.S. is finally paying attention to Ava Max, with her breakout single reaching the Billboard Hot 100 top 20 and sitting at its No. 6 peak on the Pop Songs airplay chart. But even with that global recognition, she still can't wrap her head around the song's climb up the Billboard charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
32 min
261
LIVVIA Talks Radio Hit 'Damn,' Teaming Up With ...
In addition to our LIVVIA interview, Keith & Katie discuss the Jonas Brothers' comeback, their first No. 1 Hot 100 hit and what's next for the reunited siblings. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
41 min
262
Logan Henderson Talks Breakout Solo Single ‘Pul...
Logan Henderson joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to talk about his breakthrough solo hit “Pull Me Deep,” his upcoming new EP, and what it’s been like pursuing his solo career after success in the group Big Time Rush (“It’s opened up a whole new world,” he says). Plus, the Pop Shop hosts chat about chart news from Juice WRLD, Maren Morris and New Kids on the Block. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
31 min
263
Hozier 'Thrilled' With First No. 1 Album: 'I Ge...
Hozier joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to talk about his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with “Wasteland, Baby!” (“I genuinely didn’t think that this was going to happen.”) and talks fan favorite tracks on the set, his just-launched tour and support he’s received from U2. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
25 min
264
Stephen Puth Talks Debut Single 'Sexual Vibe,' ...
The pop singer/songwriter talks about when we might hear a full project, doing some opening tour dates for Astrid S and more. Also on the podcast, we talk about Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's chart domination -- with "Shallow" topping the Billboard Hot 100 and the A Star Is Born soundtrack atop the Billboard 200 -- and what Hollywood and the music business can learn from the musical film's success. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
45 min
265
After Lady Gaga's Oscar Win, What's Next for th...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we're discussing all things Oscar! Following Lady Gaga's first Academy Award win, what could be next for the diva? Plus, now that Gaga has both an Oscar and multiple Grammy Awards, how can she nab a Tony Award and an Emmy Award, to complete her EGOT? In addition, the Pop Shop team reviews chart news about Ariana Grande, Drake, Cardi B and Bruno Mars. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
266
Dean Lewis on 'Amazing' U.S. Success of 'Be Alr...
Dean Lewis joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss the "amazing" U.S. success of his breakthrough single "Be Alright," his upcoming debut full-length album, how he learned guitar as a child while pretending to be George Harrison, his continued surprise at selling out shows on the road, and how Oasis inspired him as a musician. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
38 min
267
Ally Brooke On New Single 'Low Key,' Finding He...
Ally Brooke joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new single "Low Key," featuring Tyga, how she wants her music to make people feel "positive and confident" and how she's "in the happiest space ever." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
268
Kacey Musgraves Talks Four Grammy Nominations, ...
When Kacey Musgraves set out to make her third studio album, Golden Hour, she knew she wanted to "play with some different colors" this time around, but she never could have imagined that her creative turn would lead to her first-ever nomination for the Grammys' top prize: album of the year. As the guest on Billboard Pop Shop Podcast's special Grammy preview episode, Musgraves talks about her four nominations, her "zen" new tour and why "women are making better music." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
41 min
269
Zara Larsson Talks 'Ruin My Life' & Taking Her ...
Zara Larsson joins Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast to talk about her buzzy top 20 Pop Songs hit "Ruin My Life," the song's ultra-glam video, working on her new album and whether she was invited to join "America's Got Talent: The Champions." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
36 min
270
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar & More: Reviewing the...
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Diane Warren are among the music stars nominated for an Academy Award for best original song this year -- who could win? Will Gaga walk home with the award for "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born?" Could 10-time nominee Warren finally snag her first win for "I'll Fight," from "RBG?" The Pop Shop team discusses the Oscar nominations and reviews some fun facts about the contenders. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
29 min
271
Grey Talks 'Future Pop' of New Single 'Want You...
On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, pop duo Grey discuss their new single "Want You Back" and how they describe it as "future pop," plus, their thoughts on their three Grammy Award nominations for "The Middle," and how they are now doing something they've never really done before professionally: sing. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
272
Why Ariana Grande Is a New Kind of Pop Star for...
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop podcast, the team discusses Ariana Grande's booking as a headliner at the upcoming Coachella Festival, and why she's a new kind of pop star for the long-running fest, plus news about the Golden Globe Awards, Halsey hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Justin Timberlake returning to the road. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
31 min
273
Bastille's Dan Smith on the Phenomenon of 'Happ...
The singer/songwriter also talks to Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast about Bastille's latest "Other People's Heartache" mixtape, "Grip" with Seeb & 2019 "Doom Days" album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
274
Mark Ronson Talks 'Shallow' Grammy & Globe Nomi...
The songwriter/producer also details how his new Miley collab "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" came together. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
40 min
275
Gwen Stefani Talks Deluxe Edition of 'You Make ...
"Honestly, songwriting is so magical, but to do Christmas songwriting was another level for me," Stefani tells Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
34 min