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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Butch Walker: Headliner Interview
The Pop Shop Podcast is excited to present the second episode of a new weekly segment: the Headliner Interview. Famed producer/songwriter Butch Walker discusses collaborations with Fall Out Boy, Taylor Swift, Elle King and others, in addition to his excellent new solo album "Stay Gold." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
47 min
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Catching Up With Kristin Chenoweth & Bright Lig...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we've got interviews with two very special guests — the fabulous Kristin Chenoweth and Bright Light Bright Light! We chatted with the Tony and Emmy Award-winning Chenoweth about her new chart-topping jazzy pop album “The Art of Elegance,” while Bright Light Bright Light (aka indie singer/songwriter Rod Thomas) dropped by to discuss his new effort, “Choreography.” Plus, we’ve got chart chat about Solange debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with her new album and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
32 min
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Must-Hear Music: Sad13 Shares Music Recs
Sad13, Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis, talks about stepping back from the full-band for her solo, electronic-leaning 'Slugger' and shares what she's been listening to: Shamir, Nao, Dreezy, Jackal Onasis, Weaves, Sam Evian, Xenia Rubinos, Half Waif, Melkbelly and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
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Jimmy Eat World: Headliner Interview
Arizona rockers Jimmy Eat World broke big in 2002 and have since evolved into one of America's most consistently revered bands. The quartet stopped by Billboard's New York office for a chat with staff writer Chris Payne for the inaugural episode of Pop Shop's new weekly series, the Headliner Interview. Topics include their new album "Integrity Blues," how to cultivate a devoted fan base, and performing their signature song "The Middle" with Taylor Swift. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
50 min
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Chord Overstreet On Debut Single, Demi Lovato &...
We've got three, count 'em three, very special guests! Chord Overstreet, Demi Lovato and DNCE! Overstreet (of Fox TV's "Glee" fame) dropped by the office recently to chat about his autobiographical debut single, "Homeland," how he's been writing and working on his own music for the past few years, and that an EP release is in the works. We also have a joint interview with Demi Lovato and DNCE, where they talked about the possibility of new music from Lovato, and DNCE's upcoming debut full-length album, due out in November. Plus, we've got chart chat about Niall Horan's Billboard Hot 100 debut with "This Town," The Weeknd's big jump into the top 10 with "Starboy" and Shawn Mendes' second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
40 min
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Shawn Mendes On ‘Growing Up’ and His ‘Mature’ N...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we've got an interview with Shawn Mendes! We caught up with the singer/songwriter backstage at his intimate Grammy Museum concert to talk about his new album, "Illuminate," songwriting, his upcoming tour, and much more. Plus, we've also got oodles of chart chat, as usual! Drake is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Views, the all-star "Forever Country" single makes a smashing debut at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and The Weeknd’s new single with Daft Punk is making chart waves. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
31 min
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Backstreet Boys Talk New Music (With a Possible...
On this week's show, we've got two interviews with two wildly different artists -- Backstreet Boys and Bianca Del Rio! Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys talk to us about recording new music and reflect on the staying power of the group over the last 20-plus years. Plus, Bianca Del Rio, the winner of the sixth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," stops by to talk about her new film "Hurricane Bianca," stand-up comedy tour and the possibility of releasing a comedy album. In addition we've got chart chat about Lady Gaga's debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Perfect Illusion," Jason Aldean's new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, and The Beatles' 32nd top 10 album with "Live at the Hollywood Bowl." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
45 min
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KT Tunstall on Her 'Honest' New Music, Plus Lad...
Singer/songwriter KT Tunstall drops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new album, "KIN," and how she's making the most "honest" music she's ever made. She says that it was "spiritually" important for her to write this album basically totally on her own (the first time she's ever done that) and she talks about collaborating with James Bay on the album's "Two Way" (they "just had the best day" when the recorded the tune). Plus, the Pop Shop team dive into new chart achievements for Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez, forecasting where Lady Gaga's "Perfect Illusion" could end up on the Billboard Hot 100, and how Travis Scott is the latest artist to bring an Apple exclusive album to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
41 min
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Daya On Her Upcoming ‘Electro Pop’ Album and Br...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome rising star Daya, who stops by to talk about her breakthrough year and her upcoming debut full-length album, “Sit Still, Look Pretty” and more. Also in the show, Keith and Katie dive into the charts, talking about Barbra Streisand’s 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart (with “Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway”), how Nicki Minaj earns her 36th (!) top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Sia’s new single and video for “The Greatest,” and what the new era of Lady Gaga might bring, as she’ll release her new single “Perfect Illusion” on Sept. 9. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Pop Shop Podcast: Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Refle...
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich calls in to talk about the 25th anniversary of the band’s super-successful self-titled album, which rules as the biggest selling release in the U.S. of the entire Nielsen Music era (1991-present). “I think you file that one under 'mind f---,'” says Ulrich. “There's so many inherently bizarre things about that fact, I don't even know where to begin.” Plus, Keith and Katie count down the top 10 selling albums of the Nielsen era – along with fun facts about each title. Among the artists in the top 10: a reggae legend, a country diva, a fab rock group and a beloved boy band. Do some of your favorite albums factor into the top 10? Tune in to find out! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
12 min
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Jason Derulo Talks 'Platinum Hits' & More, Plus...
On the latest episode, we welcome Jason Derulo to talk about his colorful "Kiss the Sky" video, judging the current season of So You Think You Can Dance, performing in Dallas for the Bud Light Party Convention concert series and his new Platinum Hits collection. Plus, we've got chart chat about the new No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 (The Chainsmokers' "Closer," featuring Halsey), and how the all-star "Suicide Squad" soundtrack holds at No. 1 for a second week on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
33 min
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DNCE Talks New Album and ‘Dare to Suck’ Songwri...
DNCE’s Joe Jonas and Cole Whittle join the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss the group’s upcoming debut full-length album, their “dare to suck” rule regarding songwriting and aspirations of recording music while riding horses. (Yes, really!) Plus, Keith and Katie chat about No. 1 soundtracks on the Billboard 200 chart – including the new “Suicide Squad” set which opened in the top slot. Plus, the Pop Shop team discuss how three acts monopolize the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, as Twenty One Pilots, The Chainsmokers and Rihanna each have their own pair singles in the region. It’s a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since January of 2009. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
36 min
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Britney Spears' 'Make Me' Video Drama, DJ Khale...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss Britney Spears' new video for "Make Me" -- and how some fans are displeased with the sexy clip, DJ Khaled's first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart (and why the achievement is particularly unique), and our thoughts on the report that Lady Gaga might have new music coming out in the next month. Plus, the Pop Shop team chats about the Olympics -- and if any music heard during the Games could go for the gold on the charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
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The Go-Go's Discuss Farewell Tour, Plus: Chart ...
The Go-Go's Charlotte Caffey and Gina Schock join the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss the band's Farewell Tour, plus the Pop Shop team recall their favorite live performance memories. In addition, there's chart chat about the spectacular No. 2 debut of Major Lazer’s “Cold Water” on the Billboard Hot 100 -- featuring Justin Bieber and MO, Sia’s continued rule at No. 1 with “Cheap Thrills,” and Drake’s unstoppable No. 1 run on the Billboard 200 with "Views." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
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Donna De Lory & Niki Haris Talk New Album, Memo...
The latest Pop Shop Podcast is a special episode dedicated entirely to a discussion about some of our favorite female pop vocalists, and to help us, we’re joined by two very special guest co-hosts (and incredible singers): Donna De Lory and Niki Haris! The ladies rose to prominence in the late 1980s as background singers and dancers for Madonna, and worked with the Queen of Pop for many years. Now, De Lory and Haris are teaming up for their own collaborative album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
61 min
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Meet Ferras and Brayton Bowman, Plus Kimye Vs. ...
On the latest episode of Pop Shop Podcast we welcome two rising stars: Ferras and Brayton Bowman! Ferras — who is signed to Katy Perry’s record label — talks about his hot new single “Closer,” and how he became friends with Perry nearly 10 years ago (and what she’s like as a boss). Bowman chats up his latest track, “What’s Really Good” (he’s “pretty f---ing excited” about it), his upcoming EP “22 Minutes Later,” and what advice he got from JoJo on how to define his genre of music. Plus, the Pop Shop team dive into the Kanye West/Taylor Swift/Kim Kardashian saga over the song “Famous,” the latest singles from Katy Perry (“Rise”) and Britney Spears (“Make Me”) how Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” has a pretty good chance at hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 soon and Drake’s latest chart triumphs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
62 min
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Daryl Hall Talks Hall & Oates Tour, Plus Blink-...
This week we're joined by legendary singer/songwriter Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates, who is currently out on a summer tour with his four-decade-plus bandmate John Oates. Over on the charts, we talk about the brand-new No. 1 on the Billboard 200 following Drake's nine straight weeks up top: Blink-182's California. Also on the Billboard Hot 100, we chat about Fergie's top 40 debut with "M.I.L.F. $," which got a boost from its provocative star-laden video. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
40 min
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Hozier Talks 'Better Love' & What's Next, Plus ...
This week, we're joined by Hozier, who just returned with his first new music since his self-titled 2014 debut album: the haunting ballad "Better Love" from "The Legend of Tarzan." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
45 min
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Song of the Summer Predictions With Guest Co-Ho...
On our 150th episode, we welcome guest co-host Dave Holmes! The writer, comedian and former MTV VJ joins us to discuss his new memoir, “Party of One,” along with our predictions for song of the summer. Plus, we chat about a few of the top songs of previous summers, and some of Holmes’ favorite musical summer memories. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
40 min
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Andra Day Talks Breakthrough Year, Plus Chart J...
On the latest episode of Pop Shop Podcast we welcome special guest Andra Day! During our chat we talk about the “Rise Up” singer’s continued astonishment at her breakthrough year, her thoughts on Hillary Clinton (“I definitely do support her”), the first time she heard herself on the radio, and the first album she bought. Plus, we discuss the new all-star charity cover single of “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” and we have chart updates on Drake, Sia, Kent Jones, Nick Jonas and the "Hamilton" cast recording. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
30 min
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Fitz & The Tantrums Frontman Talks New Album; S...
On the latest episode of the show we welcome Fitz of Fitz & The Tantrums! The frontman of the band stopped by to discuss the group’s new self-titled album, his thoughts on placing their music in TV commercials (you’ve heard their songs a lot in advertisements) and more. Plus, we have chart updates on Sia, Drake, Paul Simon, Shawn Mendes and Rihanna! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
35 min
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Fleur East Talks U.S. Debut & ‘Sax’ Single, Red...
Fleur East and RedOne join the Pop Shop Podcast, which also features a preview of the 2016 Tony Awards, reflections on the hosts’ favorite musical theater experiences, the phenomenon that is “Hamilton,” and more. Plus: chart chat about Pink’s latest top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, and how Dierks Bentley, Fifth Harmony and The Monkees all secure banner weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
50 min
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Ingrid Michaelson & Sam Tsui Talk New Music, Pl...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, two special guests join the show — singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and musician/YouTube phenomenon Sam Tsui! Michaelson talks about her recent video for “Hell No” (which was made entirely with Snapchat) and more, while Tsui talks about his new cover of Meghan Trainor’s “No,” and his upcoming original music. In addition, the Pop Shop team discusses Drake’s continuing rule of the Billboard 200 with his “Views” album and if Fifth Harmony could go all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Work From Home.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
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Troye Sivan Talks Upcoming Tour & Teases New Si...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, Troye Sivan stops by to discuss his 2016 Billboard Music Awards performance, his upcoming Suburbia Tour, and the next single from his "Blue Neighbourhood" album. Plus, the Pop Shop team recaps their experiences at the Billboard Music Awards — from their favorite performances to highlights from the red carpet and beyond. In addition, there is chart chat about the Billboard 200 albums chart — where Drake and Chance the Rapper both makes waves thanks to the popularity of their albums on streaming services. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
34 min
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Billboard Music Awards Preview With Selena Gome...
Our latest show previews the 2016 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), and we’re joined by a two-time finalist this year, Selena Gomez! We caught up with the pop princess to discuss her hot streak on the charts with her Billboard 200 No. 1 album "Revival" and her recently launched world tour. In addition, the Pop Shoppers discuss Justin Timberlake’s new Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” Radiohead’s latest top 10 album on the Billboard 200, "A Moon Shaped Pool," and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min