Pop Shop Podcast

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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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577 episodes

Teddy Swims & Benson Boone Hold Top 2 Spots on Hot 100: What Big-Voiced Breakout Could Climb the Charts Next?

On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about what led to the breakout hits "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims and "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone, and what could be next. They chat about if we should look to last year’s explosion of male country hits in the upper regions of the Hot 100 (Luke Combs, Zach Bryan, Oliver Anthony, among others) or even go back to the 2000s and 2010s to find pop-rock hits from Gavin DeGraw or Ray LaMontagne. We also got some input from our Billboard charts colleagues Gary Trust, Kevin Rutherford and Jim Asker to get an idea of who could be the next growly male voice to climb our rankings. Plus, we discuss Lady Gaga's potential new music on the horizon, Beyoncé's just-around-the-corner "Cowboy Carter" album, and chart news about Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves and Justin Timberlake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41m
Mar 27, 2024
*NSYNC Reunion Is 'Paradise' for Hopeful Fans -- But Will It Lead to Anything Else?

On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about the pleasant surprise of *NSYNC's reunion at Justin Timberlake's LA concert and what it could possibly lead to, from the band getting back together on JT's upcoming tour, to more new music, to their own stadium trek. (We can dream!) Plus, Katie was inside The Wiltern when it all went down, and she takes you inside the intimate venue for the history-making concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50m
Mar 20, 2024
Madonna’s Tour Is a Cause for Celebration: Inside Her Final Night at LA’s Forum With Cardi B & More

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith take a field trip to night 5 of Madonna's joyous Celebration Tour stint at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. What we encountered was a truly 360-degree experience, as we sat between the main stage and the beginning of the catwalk and looked in every conceivable direction to take in the magnificent production surrounding us. And you can hear all about our experience — which includes cameos from Katy Perry, Cardi B, Rosie O'Donnell and more — on the latest Pop Shop Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42m
Mar 13, 2024
Miley Cyrus & Pharrell's Revived Collab Is Just What the 'Doctor' Ordered

Miley Cyrus and Pharrell reportedly worked on their newly released song "Doctor (Work It Out)" circa her 2013 Bangerz era -- and now, more than a decade later, they've gifted fans with the upbeat single and a feel-good video to match. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about where the song might live -- on a new Pharrell album? Or a new Miley project? Or is it just a one-off treat? And why was it scrapped from Bangerz in the first place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37m
Mar 05, 2024
One Queen to Another: Why Dolly Parton's Co-Sign of Beyoncé's Country Era Matters

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking about why Dolly Parton's endorsement of Beyoncé's country era is so significant -- and so fitting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26m
Feb 27, 2024
Why Ariana Grande & Mariah Carey's 'Yes, And?' Remix Is a Full-Circle Moment for the Diva Duo

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the buzzy team-up between Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey on the new "Yes, And?" remix, as well as Dua Lipa's new "Training Season" single & video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38m
Feb 21, 2024
New Beyoncé! First 'Wicked' Trailer! Usher's Halftime! Super Bowl 2024 Delivers Epic Music Moments

On the Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the Super Bowl 2024 music moments beyond Usher's halftime, like Beyonce, Wicked & more. And we were there! In the new episode, Katie talks all about her experience shadowing Kaskade as the first Super Bowl DJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34m
Feb 14, 2024
Will Usher Bring Out Super Bowl Guests? What's On the Setlist? Our Burning Halftime Questions

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about the songs we need to hear from Usher on Sunday and what guests he might bring along for the ride. Will he skip "OMG" because he already played it during the Black Eyed Peas' 2011 halftime show? Are Lil Jon and Ludacris guaranteed to pop up for "Yeah!" and/or "Lovers and Friends"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35m
Feb 07, 2024
Mark Ronson on 'Barbie' Grammy Nods, His Next Project & Why He Would 'Love to Make More Music' With Ryan Gosling

On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast Grammy preview episode, seven-time Grammy winner Mark Ronson also recalls his first time at the awards show as a teenage seat filler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52m
Jan 31, 2024
Donna De Lory & Niki Haris Talk Potential of Madonna Reunion, Why 'Vogue' Is Having a Moment & NYC Club Shows

Madonna's longtime backing vocalists Donna De Lory and Niki Haris join the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to talk the potential of a reunion with the Queen of Pop, why the iconic "Vogue" single (on which they sang) has endured, their upcoming club shows and the possibility of new music from them. Plus, chart news on Ariana Grande, 21 Savage and Kali Uchis, as well as word of new music on the horizon from Billy Joel and Justin Timberlake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47m
Jan 24, 2024
Ariana Grande & Lil Nas X Kick Off the Year in Pop With a Pair of Buzzy Bops

On Friday, pop fans got a pair of new songs and videos from two Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers: Ariana Grande and Lil Nas X. Grande released the ’90s-pop-inspired “Yes, And?” alongside a music video that paid tribute to Paula Abdul’s “Cold Hearted,” while Nas dropped the melodic rap song “J CHRIST” alongside an expectedly controversial video loaded with Christian imagery and celebrity look-alikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25m
Jan 16, 2024
How High Can Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ Shimmy Up the Hot 100 After ‘Saltburn’ Bump?

Just how high can Sophie Ellis-Bextor dance up the Billboard Hot 100 with her resurgent, 'Saltburn'-powered hit “Murder on the Dancefloor,” 20 years after the song’s initial release? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the buzzy early-aughts song, which this week debuts at No. 98 on the Hot 100 and rebounds to No. 8 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart (on which it peaked at No. 2 back in 2001). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40m
Jan 09, 2024
Robbie Williams on ‘Trauma Watch’ of His Netflix Docuseries & Toll of 3-Hour Concerts

In a new interview with the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Williams talks about the four-episode Netflix docuseries Robbie Williams -- from director Joe Pearlman and Ridley Scott Associates -- that finds the singer/songwriter sitting on his bed in his undies, watching his life back through eye-opening archival footage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56m
Jan 02, 2024
Pentatonix Talk Curating Their 'Greatest Christmas Hits' Album & Why 'Kiss From a Rose' Works as a Holiday Song

Scott Hoying & Kevin Olusola from Pentatonix also chat about their roles in 'Candy Cane Lane' and what festive music they play at home on a special Pop Shop Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32m
Dec 19, 2023
Cher, Brandy, Sabrina Carpenter & More Make Our Christmas List With Fresh Holiday Hits

On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), Katie & Keith are chatting about five brand-new Christmas songs for 2023: Cher‘s “DJ Play a Christmas Song,” Jason & Travis Kelce’s “Fairytale of Philadelphia,” Jimmy Fallon & Meghan Trainor‘s “Wrap Me Up,” Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Santa Doesn’t Know You Like I Do,” and Brandy‘s “Christmas Party for Two.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35m
Dec 13, 2023
Will Brenda Lee's 'Christmas Tree' Chart-Topper Lead to the Next Holiday No. 1 on the Hot 100?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" rocket ride to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the third Christmas song to top the Hot 100 after Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" over the last four holiday seasons and "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" in 1958. Now that Lee has shaken up the top 10, what other Christmas song could sneak in to No. 1 next? Listen to the new Pop Shop Podcast to hear our discussion about that, plus, chart news about Taylor Swift and Michael Bublé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26m
Dec 06, 2023
Are Holiday Hits by Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber Poised to Be the New Christmas Classics?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are identifying relatively modern holiday songs -- released less than 20 years ago but adorning the Holiday 100 for at least five Christmas seasons -- that look like they might have the staying power to become evergreen hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28m
Nov 29, 2023
Drake & Taylor Swift Are Tied for Most Billboard Music Awards Wins — Who Will Break the Tie?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are reviewing this year’s Billboard Music Awards and our 2023 year-end chart-toppers, and wondering: Will Taylor or Drake break their tie next year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28m
Nov 22, 2023
Dua Lipa Has the Magic Touch (Again) On Her New Song 'Houdini'

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Dua Lipa's enchanting new era, the 2024 Grammy nominations & a preview of Sunday's Billboard Music Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26m
Nov 15, 2023
The Beatles Are Back With 'Now and Then' -- But Is This Truly Their 'Last Song'?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about the latest release from the Fab Four and why it was such an emotional gift for fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42m
Nov 08, 2023
Taylor Swift Thanks Kendrick Lamar, Diane Warren & More for Making Her Wildest Dreams Come True With ‘1989’ Re-Record

From The Eras Tour to a gratitude tour: Taylor Swift just dropped her latest re-recorded album, '1989 (Taylor’s Version),' and in all her social media activity since Friday’s release, she’s been thanking everyone who made her wildest dreams come true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40m
Oct 31, 2023
Clive Davis Says Planned Documentary Will Take Viewers Inside His Pre-Grammy Party, Music's 'Hottest Ticket'

Legendary music industry executive Clive Davis joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast for its super-sized 10th anniversary episode! Davis regales the Pop Shop team with stories about five of the biggest artists he’s worked with over the decades: Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Prince, P!nk and Usher. Plus, he discusses a planned documentary about his famed pre-GRAMMY Awards party, music's "hottest ticket." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 13m
Oct 24, 2023
Troye Sivan Talks ‘Something to Give Each Other’ Album & How Janet Jackson ‘Changed the Trajectory of My Life’

Troye Sivan joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his "joyous" new album "Something to Give Each Other," how Janet Jackson has "changed the trajectory of" his life, and his thoughts on a possible new concert tour: "I want it to be the tour of my life." Plus, hosts Katie and Keith talk about their experiences at Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" concert film red carpet premiere in Los Angeles, and opening night of Madonna's The Celebration Tour in London, respectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51m
Oct 17, 2023
Kylie Minogue Drops Hints About Her 'Late Night' Las Vegas Residency, Promises 'More Than What It Might Appear'

Kylie Minogue joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to preview her "intimate" residency at the Voltaire Belle de Nuit in Las Vegas, thoughts on a possible new tour, her latest album "Tension" and more. Plus, hosts Katie and Keith review chart news about how *NSYNC returns to the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 20 years and makes a splashy entrance on Billboard's airplay charts with “Better Place,” and discuss their recent concert trips to see P!nk and Jessie Ware, respectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Oct 11, 2023
After U2's Epic Debut, Who Should Play Las Vegas Sphere Next?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells Keith all about her experience inside opening night and we discuss who should headline Sphere next, with everyone from Phish to Harry Styles in the mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41m
Oct 03, 2023
Is Usher the Right Headliner for 2024 Super Bowl Halftime? Hell 'Yeah!'

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about all the reasons the R&B/pop superstar makes total sense for next year's big game -- from his precise choreography to his overall showmanship to his undeniable nearly 30 years of hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35m
Sep 27, 2023
Maren Morris Is 'Righteously Angry' & Leaving Country Music: So What's Next?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Morris' deliberate exit from Nashville and what path she could take next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Sep 20, 2023
*NSYNC Together Again, For One Night Only: What's Next After MTV VMAs Moment?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking all about the highly anticipated *NSYNC reunion and what could lie ahead for the blockbuster boy band after this VMAs moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29m
Sep 13, 2023
Beyoncé Gifts LA With 3 Shows for Her Birthday: A Roundtable Appreciation

Beyoncé played three sold-out nights at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., over the holiday weekend -- and Billboard was there for all three shows. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are joined by Billboard's Gail Mitchell & Cat Johnson to talk about the epic Renaissance World Tour three-fer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35m
Sep 06, 2023
1 Day, 3 Divas: Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus & Ariana Grande All Return With New Music

This past Friday, we got new music from three of the biggest child TV stars-turned-pop superstars ever: Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande. Gomez put out the carefree pop song "Single Soon," Cyrus released the reflective ballad "Used to Be Young," and Grande put out a 10th-anniversary digital deluxe edition of her debut album Yours Truly. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are breaking down the trio of releases -- and reflecting on just how impressive their transitions from kids' TV to the top of the pop charts have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36m
Aug 29, 2023