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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JoJo Talks New Album, Justin Bieber Rules Top T...
Pop singer JoJo discusses her upcoming full-length album (her first in a decade), her emotional video for "Save My Soul," her awesome Twitter relationship with fans and a possible duet with Tori Kelly. Plus, Keith and Katie discuss Panic! at the Disco's first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, how Justin Bieber has taken over the top two positions on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and Katie's experience at the opening night of Jennifer Lopez's All I Have residency show in Las Vegas. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
38 min
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Olivia Newton-John Interview, Oscar Noms Talk, ...
On a special movies-and-musicals edition of the Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome Olivia Newton-John to the show! She discusses her concert residency show in Las Vegas, the enduring popularity of “Grease,” her thoughts on Fox TV’s upcoming live staging of the musical (and if she was invited to participate in the production) and much more. Plus: Keith and Katie chat about the 88th Academy Awards nominations, who got left out of the Oscar party and their favorite movie musicals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
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David Bowie Remembered, Justin Bieber Hits No. ...
On the latest episode, we remember the late music legend David Bowie, who died on Jan. 10 at 69 years old. Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses Justin Bieber’s second No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, “Sorry,” which bumps Adele’s “Hello” from the top slot. In addition, there’s chatter about Lady Gaga’s win at the Golden Globes, and the elite company she now keeps among performers who have earned a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and a Golden Globe Award for acting. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 1/5/16: Music Hopes for 2016 (...
On the latest episode, we welcome Time’s deputy culture editor Sam Lansky as a guest co-host. Keith, Katie and Sam talk about a variety of acts that see big gains on the charts in the week after Christmas – including Twenty One Pilots, who fly into the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. The team also discuss their pop wishes for 2016, including hopes for Taylor Swift and Frank Ocean. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
40 min
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Andy Grammer Interview, Year-End Ask the Pop Sh...
We close out 2015 with a year-end “Ask the Pop Shop” spectacular where we take listener questions about such acts as Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue. Plus, we have interviews with singer/songwriter Andy Grammer and fellow podcast host Charlie Harding of Switched on Pop. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
60 min
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James Taylor Interview, Oscar Best Song Chatter...
On the latest episode, the legendary James Taylor calls in to the show to discuss his big year -- and his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, "Before This World." Also on the show, we chat about Adele's continued success at the top of the charts, our wish list of music stars we'd like to see on Broadway (Adele! Jennifer Lopez! Cher!), and a discussion about possible contenders for best original song at the upcoming Academy Awards. (Will "See You Again" get a nomination? Could Lady Gaga or The Weeknd nab a nom? Might Eminem snag a second Oscar?) Plus: a fun Chart Stat of the Week about an unlikely No. 1 duet from an Oscar winner and an Oscar nominee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
50 min
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Elle King Interview About Her Grammy Noms, Plus...
On the latest episode, we are joined by first-time Grammy Award nominee Elle King, who picked up two nods on Dec. 7 -- best rock performance and best rock song -- for the cheeky chart hit "Ex's & Oh's." We caught up with the rock rookie just hours after she heard the nomination news. We also get into the other Grammy nominations, including surprises (D'Angelo!) and snubs (Fetty Wap!) in the four major categories. Plus, how do we feel about Coldplay as next year's Super Bowl halftime performer? And will the band's brand-new album A Head Full of Dreams stop Adele's reign atop the Billboard 200? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
45 min
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'Jerry on Jerry' Author Delves Into Grateful De...
Pop-Shop Podcast shines a light on the legacy of late Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia by chatting with author Dennis McNally, whose book 'Jerry on Jerry: The Unpublished Jerry Garcia Interviews' reveals the legendary musician’s thoughts on religion, politics and his personal life. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
58 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 12/1/15: Fifth Harmony's Ally ...
On the latest episode, we are joined by Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke, who called us to talk about her work with March of Dimes around Prematurity Awareness Month, how the group is working on their second album, and her thoughts on being honored at Billboard's Women in Music event. Plus: Everything's coming up Adele! We chat about Adele's record-breaking debut with her new "25" album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 11/24/15: Jonathan Groff Inter...
Actor/singer Jonathan Groff calls in to the Pop Shop to discuss his role in the blockbuster Broadway musical "Hamilton," the upcoming "Looking" movie, his thoughts on recording a own solo album and more. Plus, the Pop Shoppers recap their experience covering the American Music Awards (and interviewing One Direction backstage), Justin Bieber’s huge No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and how Adele’s "25" is set for a monumental sales week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
48 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 11/17/15: Tori Kelly Interview...
Singer/songwriter Tori Kelly sits down for a rapid-fire Q&A with the Pop Shop team -- discussing everything from what was the first album she bought to if her manager Scooter Braun ever sleeps. The Pop Shoppers also talk about the Justin Bieber vs. One Direction showdown for No. 1 on next week’s Billboard 200, Elle King’s first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 (with “Ex’s & Oh’s”), Adele’s continuing reign with “Hello,” and how the Dixie Chicks are going on their first U.S. tour in a decade. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
32 min
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Connor Franta Interview, Chris Stapleton Hits N...
YouTube superstar Connor Franta discusses his Heard Well record label, his Common Culture brand, and his bestie Troye Sivan’s recent musical endeavors. Plus: The Pop Shop Podcast team talk about Chris Stapleton’s huge week on the charts (his "Traveller" album shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after his exposure on the CMA Awards), how One Direction and Justin Bieber are going head-to-head for No. 1 with their new albums, and new top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for both Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
44 min
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Meghan Trainor Interview, Adele's 'Hello' Makes...
Meghan Trainor visits the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her involvement in the new game "Just Dance 2016," her "Peanuts Movie" single "Better When I’m Dancin’," her amazing year on the Billboard charts, and how she’s working on new music. Plus: The Pop Shop Podcast team chat about Adele’s historic No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Hello,” 5 Seconds of Summer’s new No. 1 album, and a fun chart stat of the week about The Beach Boys. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
42 min
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Pentatonix Interview, Adele Sales Predictions, ...
Pentatonix stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to talk about their new self-titled No. 1 album, working with Jason Derulo and how they “never wanted to just be kind of a cover band.” Also on the show: Sales forecasts for Adele’s “Hello,” a discussion of new singles from Justin Bieber, Gwen Stefani and Missy Elliott, and how Taylor Swift’s "1989" is only the fifth album to have spent its first year inside the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
48 min
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Fall Out Boy Q&A, Tyler Oakley Talks New Book ‘...
Fall Out Boy and Tyler Oakley join the Pop Shop Podcast! The chart-topping Fall Out Boy plays a round of rapid-fire Q&A, while Oakley discusses his new book, Binge, and of course, his love of Lady Gaga. The Pop Shop team also chats about Adele’s new music tease, Drake’s new video for “Hotline Bling,” Selena Gomez’s No. 1 album Revival, and how Keith met Janet Jackson at a recent concert! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
57 min
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13 Questions With Selena Gomez, Janet Jackson's...
Selena Gomez joins the Pop Shop Podcast and plays our famed fishbowl Q&A game. Plus: A discussion about Janet Jackson’s No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 chart with "Unbreakable" and how Drake might soon top the Billboard Hot 100 with “Hotline Bling.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
40 min
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Jamie Lawson Discussses Ed Sheeran’s Influence;...
On this week’s very special episode — it’s Jason’s final show as a Pop Shop Podcast co-host! — singer-songwriter stops by to discuss his rising single “Wasn’t Expecting That,” signing to Ed Sheeran’s label and taking advice from a folk-pop superstar. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
51 min
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Kylie Minogue Discusses Surprise Project, Jake ...
On this week’s episode, Jason returns after a very long vacation (he got married, guys!) and the Pop Shop Podcast welcomes two special guests: Kylie Minogue and Jake Shears! Minogue called in from a London recording studio to discuss her surprise new project, Kylie + Garibay, which was written and produced with Fernando Garibay; how Garibay and herself worked on the Kylie + Garibay set in their “own time” and that it was done “out of love”; and the possibility of a new album surfacing before the end of the year. Later, Shears talks about his new hit single with Nervo and Nile Rodgers, “The Other Boys” (which also happens to feature his friend Kylie Minogue); how he has a new single with Tiga coming out soon; how he's working on a new musical with Elton John; and the possibility of a new record from him, and the status of Scissor Sisters. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
58 min
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Duran Duran Interview, Ryan Adams’ ‘1989’ Album...
Duran Duran stop by the Pop Shop Podcast to play a game and talk about working with Nile Rodgers on their new “Paper Gods” album. Plus: A discussion of Ryan Adams’ “1989” album — an interpretation of Taylor Swift’s set of the same name, and how The Weeknd scored the rare feat of replacing himself at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
45 min
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The Weeknd Rocks the Charts, Whitney Houston Ho...
The Pop Shop Podcast team chat about how The Weeknd rules both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts, plans for a Whitney Houston hologram tour and preview the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
35 min
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Darren Criss Talks Elsie Fest, Justin Bieber & ...
Darren Criss drops in on the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, calling in to discuss the upcoming inaugural Elsie Fest, his Emmy Award nomination, and how he’ll appear in the upcoming TV series "American Horror Story: Hotel." Plus: big No. 1 debuts from Justin Bieber & The Weeknd, and a discussion of the best James Bond themes ever. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
56 min
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Demi Lovato Previews ‘Confident’ Album, VMAs Re...
Demi Lovato calls in to the podcast to discuss her new album "Confident," working with Iggy Azalea, the success of “Cool For The Summer” and why the smash hit almost wasn’t her new album’s lead single. Before that, Jason and Keith (and special panelist, Billboard senior editor Katie Atkinson) recap the MTV Video Music Awards: the best performances, the biggest surprises, Miley Cyrus’ spat with Nicki Minaj, Kanye West’s epic speech, Taylor Swift owning another awards show and Justin Bieber’s tears-inducing stage return. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
51 min
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Troye Sivan Discusses ‘Wild,’ Hot 100 Fest Reca...
Troye Sivan stops by the Pop Shop Podcast this week to discuss his new album mini-album Wild, his growth as a songwriter, his rabid fan base and his hope that his new music and videos help struggling LGBT youths. Before that, Jason recaps the inaugural Billboard Hot 100 Festival, including the performances by Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Jason Derulo and Little Mix. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
44 min
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Hot 100 Fest Preview with MKTO & Lights, The We...
This week’s Pop Shop Podcast previews Billboard’s inaugural Hot 100 Festival, with special guests/fest performers MKTO and Lights stopping by the show. MKTO discusses its new EP, Lights talks about new music and her tour, and both break down the benefits of playing the pop extravaganza that will be Hot 100 Fest. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
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Icona Pop Talks Opening For One Direction & New...
Icona Pop is on this week’s Pop Shop Podcast to discuss their new single “Emergency,” opening for One Direction on their current stadium run and trying to avoid duplicating “I Love It.” There’s a lot of chart action this week, too, as the Weeknd finally hits No. 1 with “Can’t Feel My Face,” One Direction debuts big with “Drag Me Down” and Drake bows with “Back To Back.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
47 min