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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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
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98 Degrees Pay Us a Visit, Plus Our Favorite Bo...
On our latest episode, we're joined by all four members of 98 Degrees for a very special boy-band edition of the Pop Shop Podcast. 98 Degrees are hitting the road this summer on the My2K Tour, joined by fellow TRL mainstays O-Town, Dream and Ryan Cabrera, and they came by the office to chat with Katie and Keith about hitting the road and even played a little game of chart trivia. Also on the show, we discuss Drake's domination of the Billboard charts, landing atop the Billboard 200 albums chart with "Views" and scoring his very first No. 1 as a lead artist on the Billboard Hot 100 with "One Dance." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
51 min
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Cyndi Lauper & Adore Delano Interviews, Plus: C...
Music legend Cyndi Lauper and pop performer Adore Delano are our very special guests on the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast. Lauper called in to discuss her new album “Detour,” which features the artist interpreting classic country tunes with special guests like Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris. Delano dropped by the office to chat about the success of his album “After Party,” his time as a contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” touring and the “sisterhood” of drag performers. Plus, the Pop Shop team chat about oodles of chart news about Beyonce, Prince and Drake! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
62 min
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Jackie Evancho Talks Going Pop; Plus Desiigner'...
On our latest show, we welcome Jackie Evancho, the 16-year-old classical music prodigy who is dipping her toes in the top 40 waters with her debut pop single "Apocalypse." We talked about why she wanted to venture into pop music, which current pop star is her inspiration and what her "music dad" David Foster thinks of her new sound. Also on the new show, Keith and Katie chat about Desiigner's "Panda" clawing its way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Beyonce's "Lemonade" visual album has arrived! Will it debut at the top of the Billboard 200? Finally, make sure to check out our bonus podcast this week all about Prince's return to the charts and musical legacy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
30 min
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Pop Shop Podcast Celebrates Prince: His Return ...
On the show, the Pop Shop team chat about the music icon, who takes over the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart at Nos. 1 and 2 in the wake of his death on April 21. Keith and Katie also discuss some of the memorable tributes that followed his passing (including Bruce Springsteen’s rendition of “Purple Rain”), how Katie recently watched "Purple Rain" for the first time, some of Keith’s favorite Prince albums, and how media outlets are raiding their vaults for old Prince footage (like that incredible MTV Video Music Awards performance of “Gett Off” from 1991). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
21 min
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MAGIC!'s Nasri Talks New Album, Plus Chart Chat...
MAGIC!’s Nasri is our very special guest on the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, and the “Rude” hitmaker discusses the band’s new single “Lay You Down Easy” and their upcoming second album “Primary Colors” (out on July 1). In addition, we welcome the return of former Pop Shop Podcast co-host Jason Lipshutz, who stops by to gab about Coachella and the summer music festival season. All that, plus chart chat about The Lumineers, Rihanna, Kanye West, Drake, Desiigner’s surging “Panda” hit, Beyonce’s mysterious “Lemonade” project and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
62 min
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Trent Harmon Interview; Plus: Kanye West's No. ...
On this week's episode, we're joined by the latest -- and last? -- "American Idol" winner, Trent Harmon, who came into the office not even 24 hours after he was showered with confetti at Los Angeles' Dolby Theater. Keith and Katie discuss Kanye West debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with "The Life of Pablo" after his very unconventional album rollout, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the MTV Movie Awards and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
31 min
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Lukas Graham Interview, Zayn's No. 1 Debut, Fif...
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome Lukas Graham Forchhammer, the singer/songwriter behind the massive Billboard Hot 100 hit "7 Years" by the band Lukas Graham. Plus, we discuss Zayn's No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart with "Mind of Mine" and how Fifth Harmony brings girl groups back to the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since 2008. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
49 min
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Jordan Smith Interview, Plus: Talking All Thing...
On our latest episode, we welcome the most recent winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” Jordan Smith, and talk about all things relating to singing competitions, like “The Voice” and “American Idol.” The Pop Shop team chat about some of their favorite performers from previous “Idol” seasons, why La’Porsha Renae appears to be on track to win the final season of Idol, and more. Further, they also review how Gwen Stefani (who also happens to be an occasional coach on “The Voice”) earns her first solo No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with “This Is What the Truth Feels Like,” and why she’s now in an exclusive club of chart-toppers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
55 min
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Talking TLC With Chilli, Plus Our Favorite Girl...
On our latest episode, we chat with Chilli from the legendary girl group TLC all about her collaboration with Beachbody on a dance workout and new song "Body" and get an update on TLC's next album. Plus, Keith and Katie run through their favorite girl groups of all time, the top 10 biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits ever by girl groups (No. 1 might surprise you), and how Rihanna doubles up at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 albums and Billboard Hot 100 songs charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
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Alex Newell Interview, Plus: Chart Chatter Abou...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with singer Alex Newell about his new EP “Power” and touring with Adam Lambert. Plus, the Pop Shop team discuss Ariana Grande’s guest turn on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” how Kendrick Lamar scored his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in less than a year with his new “Untitled Unmastered,” Mike Posner’s rise to the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “I Took a Pill In Ibiza,” Meghan Trainor’s big debut with “No” and Zendaya’s return to the chart with “Something New.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
42 min
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RuPaul Interview, Big Chart Debuts for Kelly Cl...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with superstar diva RuPaul! The glamazon entertainer talks about his new album Butch Queen, the eighth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (which premieres on March 7), his new game show “Gay for Play” (it bows in April) and the return of RuPaul’s Drag Con — the convention for all things drag. In addition, we dive into the big debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 from Kelly Clarkson and Fifth Harmony, and discuss the high arrivals on the Billboard 200 albums chart from The 1975 and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
42 min
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Rachel Platten & Max Interviews, Oscars Recap, ...
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome both Rachel Platten and MAX to the show! Platten talks about her just-launched first headlining tour and her incredible breakthrough year courtesy of the smash single “Fight Song,” while MAX chats about his new mohawk-enhanced video for “Holla” and his amazing story of working with Madonna on a Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign. In addition, Keith and Katie chat about the Academy Awards, how Adele’s "25" spends a staggering 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (and why that’s historic) and how Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece” is heading for a big debut on the Billboard Hot 100 after her tearful performance on "American Idol." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
45 min
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Troye Sivan Interview, Academy Awards Preview, ...
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome pop singer/songwriter Troye Sivan to the show! He talks about his hit single "Youth," his current tour, his hopes of writing with Taylor Swift and Lorde, and much more. Plus, the Pop Shop Podcast team previews the 2016 Academy Awards and discuss who they think will win the best original song trophy, and review some of their favorite Oscar performances of the past. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
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Camila Cabello Interview, Grammy Wrap-Up, Futur...
On the latest episode, we welcome pop star Camila Cabello of Fifth Harmony! The singer stopped by the Pop Shop to chat about her top 10-charting Pop Songs hit “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (which she co-wrote and performed with Shawn Mendes), cheering on her friend Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards, and gives us an update on the next Fifth Harmony album. Also on the show, Keith and Katie recap their experience covering the Grammy Awards and answer burning questions about the Grammys from Pop Shop listeners! All that, plus chatter about Future's third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 and how Justin Bieber retakes the No. 1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
48 min
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Grammy Awards Preview With Josh Groban, Super B...
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we preview the 2016 Grammy Awards with our very special guest -- and current Grammy Award nominee -- Josh Groban! The superstar talks about his Grammy nom (for best traditional pop vocal album, for "Stages"), his upcoming tour with Sarah McLachlan and how he'll be hitting the Broadway stage later this year. Plus, Keith and Katie make their predictions for the big four categories at the Grammy Awards and which performances they are looking forward to on the show. In addition, they discuss Beyonce's new single "Formation," the Super Bowl halftime spectacular with Coldplay, Beyonce and Bruno Mars, and new No. 1s for Zayn Malik and Rihanna. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
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Nathan Sykes Talks New Music, Rihanna & Justin ...
Nathan Sykes of The Wanted talks about his upcoming solo debut album, what it's like to transition from a group to a solo career and his new single “Over and Over Again” (with Ariana Grande). Plus: Keith and Katie chat about Rihanna’s big week on the charts (her "Anti" album and “Work” single arrive on multiple tallies), how Justin Bieber replaces himself at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, our experience attending the "Grease: Live!" dress rehearsal, and hanging out at Miguel’s The Wildheart Motel art installation/performance. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
46 min