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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Music Interviews
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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
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Charlie Puth Interview, One Direction’s ‘Drag M...
Charlie Puth stops by to discuss the enormous success of “See You Again,” getting recognized, hanging out with Lil Wayne and what to expect from his debut album. Before that, Jason and Keith tackle One Direction’s “Drag Me Down” — does the new single live up to the hype, is Zayn Malik missed at all, and where should we expect the song to debut on the Hot 100 chart? The guys also revisit their song of the summer predictions, nod to Demi Lovato’s Top 20 entrance, recap the Meek Mill/Drake beef’s effect on each rapper’s sales and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
50 min
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Years & Years Interview, Taylor Swift & Nicki M...
British pop trio Years & Years stops by the podcast to discuss the creation of its debut album "Communion" and performing in front of Katy Perry and Carly Rae Jepsen at a recent New York show. Before that, Jason and Keith check in on the Hot 100, discussing The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” closing in on No. 1, Fetty Wap’s “My Way” barging into the Top 10, Fifth Harmony’s “Worth It” reaching a new peak and 5 Seconds of Summer’s “She’s Kinda Hot” making a strong debut. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
41 min
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100th Episode Spectacular with 5 Seconds of Sum...
The Pop Shop Podcast is up to its 100th episode! The guys have celebrated with a star-studded spectacular featuring brand-new interviews with 5 Seconds of Summer, Nick Jonas, Fifth Harmony and Austin Mahone. 5SOS play our Fish Bowl game, Nick Jonas discusses his wild year, Fifth Harmony comment on “Worth It” becoming their biggest hit to date, and Austin Mahone talks about his new single “Dirty Work” and relationship with Becky G. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
60 min
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OMI Discusses 'Cheerleader' Hitting No. 1, One ...
OMI stops by the show during the week that his reggae-pop confection “Cheerleader” hits No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart. Before that, Jason and Keith talk about the Weeknd’s recent Hot 100 hot streak, Fetty Wap scoring another Top 20 hit, One Direction’s baby drama, the inaugural Hot 100 Festival, next week’s 100th Pop Shop Podcast and a change in the podcast taping schedule. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
45 min
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Justin Bieber Hits the Top 10, Rihanna Bounces ...
Jason and Keith break down the Hot 100 gains by Skrillex & Diplo’s “Where Are U Now” (feat. Justin Bieber) and Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money” thanks to their recent music video releases. The guys also discuss the new global release date; “See You Again” staying at No. 1 for perhaps the final week; chart moves from OMI, Silento and Rachel Platten; the debut of Demi Lovato’s “Cool For The Summer”; and Meek Mill’s big bow on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
44 min
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Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea's Twitter Shade, D...
Jason and Keith break down the fascinating Twitter “feud” between Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea, Later, take on Demi Lovato’s new single “Cool For The Summer,” Selena Gomez’s Top 10 debut with “Good For You,” OMI’s “Cheerleader” coming for that No. 1 spot as early as next week; new Hot 100 hits from Janet Jackson and Nicki Minaj; and the unlikely triumph of Breaking Benjamin on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
32 min
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Selena Gomez’s New Single, Ed Sheeran’s Latest ...
Jason and Keith run through the week’s biggest chart news, discussing Top 20 hits by Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Swift, OMI, Rachel Platten and The Weeknd. The guys also discuss Ed Sheeran’s latest Top 40 hit “Photograph,” Selena Gomez’s just released new single “Good For You,” Janet Jackson’s return with “No Sleeep” and Taylor Swift’s showdown with Apple Music. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
13 min
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Walk The Moon Interview, ‘Bitch I’m Madonna’ Vi...
Walk The Moon stops by to discuss their Top 10 smash “Shut Up and Dance,” the new video for their follow-up single “Different Colors” and more. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss Hot 100 hits from Wiz Khalifa, OMI, Rachel Platten and the Weeknd; reflect on Madonna’s star-studded new music video for “Bitch I’m Madonna”; break down the upcoming Janet Jackson comeback tour and music; and ruminate on Zayn Malik’s solo material. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
44 min
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Jason Derulo Talks 'Everything Is 4' & Stevie W...
Jason Derulo makes his Pop Shop Podcast debut to discuss his new album "Everything is 4," recording with Stevie Wonder, his upcoming tour and more. Before that, Jason and Keith set the charts aside for another edition of Ask The Pop Shop! The guys take on questions about Tidal, Ashlee Simpson, Adele, guest features, “Uptown Funk!,” the future of streaming, the dominance of younger artists and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
48 min
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Jess Glynne Discusses Debut Album, "See You Aga...
Jess Glynne, the Grammy-winning voice of Clean Bandit’s “Rather Be,” stops by the Pop Shop Podcast this week to discuss her debut album, overcoming heartbreak and her love of soccer and horseback riding. Before that, Jason and Keith talk about “See You Again” bumping “Bad Blood” out of No. 1; Hot 100 moves from The Weeknd, OMI, Shawn Mendes and Shaggy; A$AP Rocky collecting his second No. 1 album; next week’s battle between Florence + The Machine and Jason Derulo. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
51 min
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Bea Miller Interview, Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood...
Bea Miller stops by to talk about her upcoming debut album, summer tour with Fifth Harmony, social media and much more. The guys also discuss Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” rocketing to No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart, Nicki Minaj entering the Top 10 on David Guetta’s “Hey Mama” and the Top 40 with her Beyonce collaboration “Feeling Myself,” and new Hot 100 entries from Pitbull, Luke Bryan and Jessie J. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
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Songs of Summer 2015 Predictions! Taylor Swift,...
A Songs of the Summer 2015 debate rages on this week's episode, with Jason and Keith giving their predictions for what will comprise the Top 5 of this year’s Song of the Summer chart. The guys talk about songs by Jason Derulo, Wiz Khalifa & Charlie Puth, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, Skrillex/Diplo featuring Justin Bieber, and many more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
49 min
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Billboard Music Awards Recap: Taylor Swift, Fif...
The guys share a ton of 2015 Billboard Music Awards behind-the-scenes action on this special Pop Shop Podcast, from Keith talking to One Direction to the vibe during Kanye West's messy closing performance to red carpet chats with Iggy Azalea, Meghan Trainor, Ed Sheeran and many more. The guys also break down the best performances of the evening -- including Tori Kelly, Wiz Khalifa, Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea and Mariah Carey -- and (try to) answer some of the biggest questions about the ceremony, including a big one about Fifth Harmony. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
45 min
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Zedd Talks 'True Colors' & Working with Selena ...
Zedd stops by to discuss his new album "True Colors," his upcoming arena tour, working with Selena Gomez on “I Want You To Know” and being in tabloids for the first time. Before that, Jason and Keith preview the 2015 Billboard Music Awards; Taylor Swift’s star-packed music video for “Bad Blood”; Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea’s “Pretty Girls,” which debuts on the Hot 100 (and may see a bump next week); Mumford & Sons hitting No. 1 on the albums chart; and "American Idol" going off the air next year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
50 min
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Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea’s ‘Pretty Girls’ B...
Jason and Keith discuss Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea’s new collaboration “Pretty Girls” with special guest Bradley Stern, editor-in-chief of PopCrush: the song's pluses and minuses, who needs “Pretty Girls” to be a hit more, how “Pretty Girls” will debut on the charts and Britney’s all-time best collaborations. The guys also discuss Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” moving up to No. 2 on the Hot 100, T-Wayne entering the Top 10, the Met Gala and the Madonna/Gaga feud ending, and One Direction and the Zayn/Louis feud beginning. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
44 min
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Nathan Sykes Interview, Alabama Shakes, Mariah ...
Nathan Sykes stops by to discuss his first solo project, the bittersweet feeling of moving forward from the Wanted and the possibility of the U.K. boy band reuniting. The guys also talk about Alabama Shakes’ first No. 1 album, the state of general album sales in 2015, a new Top 10 hit for Jason Derulo, the Top 20 bow of T-Wayne, Mariah Carey’s new single “Infinity” and Adam Lambert’s new video for “Ghost Town." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 4/23/15: Adam Lambert Intervie...
Adam Lambert stops by the podcast to discuss his new “existential dance goth rave” single “Ghost Town,” contemplating (and ultimately rejecting) an 80’s covers album, finding his new sound in Sweden and why his new album will offer “something for everybody.” Jason and Keith also chat about Shawn Mendes scoring his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart; another week at “See You Again” atop the Hot 100 chart; Rihanna Watch on the Hot 100; and Ariana Grande’s breakup with Big Sean, with some (unsolicited) advice for her next album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
47 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 4/16/15: ‘Furious 7,’ Shawn Me...
Jason and Keith break down the rise of 'Furious 7' on the albums and singles charts, with “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth ending the Hot 100 reign of “Uptown Funk!” and the soundtrack hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The guys also discuss Drake’s controversial Madonna smooch at Coachella, Shawn Mendes’ album Handwritten, some highlights of this weekend’s Record Store Day, and Mariah Carey’s upcoming Las Vegas residency and charts-based greatest hits album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 4/13/15: Coachella Special Epi...
On this special edition of the Pop Shop Podcast, Jason reports from Palm Springs, Calif. on the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival with special guest co-host Ryn Weaver! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
29 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 4/9/15: Jessie Ware Interview,...
Jessie Ware stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her ongoing tour, blurring the lines between pop and indie, a crazy fan interaction and some of her favorite TV shows on the road. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss the 2015 Billboard Music Awards finalists; another record-setting week for Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk!" on the Hot 100 chart; the huge success of the Furious 7 soundtrack; and a check-in on the radio performance of Rihanna's new single. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
41 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 4/2/15: Rihanna, Natalie La Ro...
Natalie La Rose stops by to discuss her debut single “Somebody” featuring Jeremih, and before that, Jason and Keith discuss “Uptown Funk!” scoring its 13th week atop the Hot 100; Rihanna’s new single, “Bitch Better Have My Money”; the launch of TIDAL and how it will impact the Billboard charts; and Zayn Malik’s first solo music following his split from One Direction. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
49 min
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Pop Shop Podcast 3/26/15: Brandon Flowers Inter...
The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new single “Can’t Deny My Love,” his upcoming solo record and destructive approach to creating a new sound for himself. Before that, Jason and Keith pour one out for Zayn Malik, who officially left One Direction; the guys talk about why this was the right move for the group, other pop acts that have survived after losing one member, and whether or not this was due to band friction. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
36 min