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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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
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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
303
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
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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
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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
307
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
308
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
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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
310
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
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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
312
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
318
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
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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
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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
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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
322
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
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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
324
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
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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