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.

Music
Music Commentary
Music Interviews
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Keala Settle Talks 'Hiding' From the Spotlight ...
Keala Settle joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about her breakthrough hit “This Is Me” from "The Greatest Showman" and her journey from being a Shakespeare major in college to hitting the big screen in film. Plus, she talks about her experience of performing the Academy Award-nominated “This Is Me” on the Oscars, her debut EP "Chapter One," and much more. In addition, the Pop Shop teams dives into news about Fifth Harmony announcing their hiatus, and chart news about Logic, David Byrne and Judas Priest. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
38 min
377
Must-Hear Music: Leon Bridges, Anderson .Paak, ...
Billboard staffers discuss Leon Bridges' "Bet Ain't Worth the Hand" and "Bad Bad News," Troye Sivan's "Strawberries & Cigarettes," Anderson .Paak's "Til It's Over," Courtney Barnett's "Need a Little Time" and RuPaul's "Kitty Girl" ft. Trixie Mattel, Shangela, Kennedy Davenport and BeBe Zahara Benet. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
31 min
378
Anne-Marie on Becoming Fast 'Friends' With Mars...
On today's show, we have Anne-Marie! The breakout British singer/songwriter is known for the 2016 Clean Bandit song "Rockabye," also featuring Sean Paul, and for the buzzy new Marshmello collaboration "Friends," which climbs 27-24 on our Pop Songs chart this week and is already a top five hit in her native U.K. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
35 min
379
MAX Learns a 'Life Lesson' From Slow-Burn Succe...
On our latest episode, MAX is back on the podcast to talk about the slow-burning success of his biggest Billboard Hot 100 hit yet, "Lights Down Low," featuring gnash. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
46 min
380
Janelle Monae, 'Black Panther,' 5 Seconds of Su...
Billboard staffers discuss "Opps" from the 'Black Panther' soundtrack, Janelle Monae's "Make Me Feel," 5 Seconds of Summer's "Want You Back," Kacey Musgraves' "Space Cowboy," SOPHIE's "Faceshopping," and Soccer Mommy's "Still Clean." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
35 min
381
Zedd on Why Maren Morris Had the 'Perfect Voice...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, superstar artist/DJ/producer Zedd joins the Pop Shop! The Grammy Award-winning chart-topper discusses the making of his latest smash single, “The Middle,” with Maren Morris and Grey, how Morris had the "perfect voice" for the song, and how the track became involved with Target’s spring marketing campaign. Plus, the Pop Shop Podcast also welcomes The Hollywood Reporter’s senior awards analyst, and Awards Chatter podcast host Scott Feinberg to the show for a lengthy discussion about the two music categories at upcoming 90th Academy Awards on March 4: best original score and best original song. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
60 min
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Diane Warren Recalls the 'Gift' & 'Torture' of ...
Chart-topping songwriter Diane Warren joins the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her Academy Award-nominated song "Stand Up for Something," which she wrote with Common. "I knew what I wanted to say, and I didn't know how to get to it," she says of perfecting the song from the movie "Marshall," which garnered Warren her ninth Academy Award nomination. Plus, the Pop Shop team chats about their own personal favorite Warren-written tunes, along with big chart news about "Black Panther: The Album" and Drake. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
45 min
383
Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Discuss Their Oscar-No...
The songwriters behind “The Greatest Showman” — Benj Pasek and Justin Paul — join the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss their Academy Award-nominated tune “This Is Me” and much more. Plus, the Pop Shop team chats about the Spice Girls getting back together, how ice skating at the Winter Olympics is showcasing music with lyrics for the first time and Justin Timberlake’s fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with "Man of the Woods." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
41 min
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Frenship Talk Following Up 'Capsize' With 'Time...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, L.A.-based electro-pop duo FRENSHIP stop by the office to talk about the surprise success of their first Billboard Hot 100 hit "Capsize" and the "timely" vibe of brand-new song "Love Somebody." Plus, Keith & Katie talk Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl halftime and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
385
A Pop Shop Family Review of Justin Timberlake's...
With a very big weekend ahead of Justin Timberlake, Andrew Unterberger of Coming Around Again is joined by Jason Lipshutz and Joe Lynch of Must-Hear Music to discuss all things JT. Going from the *NSYNC days through his three (arguably four) solo albums and all the singles and controversies that defined the years in-between, the Pop Shop family clears the decks on Timberlake before his new album 'Man of the Woods' this Friday (Feb. 2) and Super Bowl LII hafltime performance this Sunday (Feb. 4). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
57 min
386
Pete Wentz Calls Fall Out Boy's New No. 1 Album...
Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz joins the Pop Shop to talk about the band’s new No. 1 album, “Mania,” and how its success it’s a “testament to our fanbase.” He also chats about how the album was delayed (and retooled), the group’s upcoming tour, and the success of his DCD2 record label artist MAX. “I’m super proud of him,” Wentz says. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
35 min
387
Khalid Says His 'Whole Life Is Going to Change'...
This week's episode of the Pop Shop Podcast is our Grammy preview spectacular, starring five-time nominee Khalid! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
50 min
388
Justin Timberlake's Top 10 'Filthy' Hot 100 Deb...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast: Chatter about Justin Timberlake's top 10 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Filthy," Camila Cabello's chances for a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 chart, and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
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Must-Hear Music: Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars ...
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38 min
390
Oscar Predictions for Best Original Song Nomine...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast: a discussion of possible Academy Award nominees for best original song, reviewing Justin Timberlake’s new single and video for “Filthy,” and chart news about “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
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Best Music of 2017: Must-Hear Music Year-End Po...
Billboard staffers talk about their favorite releases of 2017, including SZA, Priests, Camila Cabello, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Katy Perry, The xx, Stormzy, Niall Horan, Paramore, Corbin, Halsey and Lorde. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
54 min
392
Johnny Mathis on Christmas Music & New Box Set ...
Pop legend Johnny Mathis stars in our final Pop Shop Podcast of 2017. Our end-of-the-year holiday spectacular features an interview with the “Chances Are” singer about his famed Christmas music, as well as his new box set. Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses new holiday tunes from Kelly Clarkson, Josh Groban, Seal, Sia, Gwen Stefani and even Jane Lynch. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
47 min
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Director Luca Guadagnino on Music’s Vital Role ...
"Call Me by Your Name" director Luca Guadagnino joins the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss music's vital role in his new critically acclaimed film. Plus, the Pop Shop team chats about Ed Sheeran and Beyonce's "Perfect" No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and how U2 becomes the first group with No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
394
Ed Sheeran Duets With Beyonce, PLus Bjork, K. M...
Billboard staffers discuss Ed Sheeran & Beyonce's "Perfect Duet," K. Michelle's intriguing "Kim K," Bjork's "Losss," Lil Uzi Vert & Nicki Minaj's "The Way Life Goes (Remix)," PRETTYMUCH and French Montana's "No More" and First Aid Kit's "Fireworks." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
38 min
395
2018 Grammy Nomination Highlights (Kendrick Lam...
On the latest show, we're breaking down the 2018 Grammy nominations! The theme of this year's nods, especially in the Big Four categories (album of the year, song of the year, record of the year and best new artist), is diversity, with men of color dominating the picks. Aside from Lorde's Melodrama, every nominee in the album of the year category -- Kendrick Lamar's Damn., Childish Gambino's Awaken, My Love!, JAY-Z's 4:44 and Bruno Mars' 24K Magic -- is a man of color. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
23 min
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Women in Music Preview, Plus Chart Chat About T...
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast: a preview of Billboard’s 2017 Women in Music gala, news about PSY and David Cassidy, and chart chat about Taylor Swift, Portugal. The Man and Pentatonix. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
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Tove Lo Talks 'Emotional Rollercoaster' That Le...
Tove Lo drops in to the new Pop Shop Podcast to chat about her just-released album "Blue Lips (Lady Wood Phase II)," why she wanted to make a two-part concept album (the new set is the continuation to 2016’s Lady Wood), her new single “Disco T**s,” and filming its “bizarre” music video. Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses Taylor Swift's million-selling "Reputation" debut -- and who could possibly be the next artist to sell a million copies of an album in a single week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
35 min
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Roll Out, Eminem’s ...
It’s all about Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” on the new Pop Shop Podcast, as Jason and Keith dive into their thoughts about the album, and how the set is off to a sizzling sales start. Plus, the Pop Shop team chat about Eminem’s new single, “Walk on Water,” featuring Beyoncé, and if Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” featuring Young Thug, will hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 next week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
28 min
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Coming Around Again: A Taylor Swift Career Retr...
This week, we're taking a brief break from anniversaries to look back on the catalog of an artist in the news right now: Taylor Swift. With help from Billboard deputy editor, digital Joe Lynch and editorial director Jason Lipshutz, both of the Must-Hear Music podcast, Coming Around Again reviews Swift's six studio albums, from her 2006 self-titled debut to last Friday's (Nov. 10) new release, Reputation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
65 min
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Taylor Swift's 'Reputation': Must-Hear Music Tr...
Billboard staffers discuss Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' album, running down each track from the hip-hop-heavy “End Game” featuring Future and Ed Sheeran (all three rap on it) to the tragic romantic tale of “Getaway Car” to the When Harry Met Sally-referencing closer “New Year’s Day." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
47 min