Pop Shop Podcast
Billboard
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.
Episodes
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Jun 20, 2023 • 24min
Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball Film, Bebe Rexha’s Concert Scare, Olivia Rodrigo’s Biting Return & More Pop News
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk about all the new pop headlines, including Lady Gaga confirming a Chromatica Ball film; Bebe Rexha‘s scary concert over the weekend when a crowd member threw a phone at her head, requiring her to go to the hospital and get stitches above her eye; and Olivia Rodrigo revealing that her countdown to June 30 is leading to “Vampire,” her first new song since she released her debut album, Sour, more than two years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2023 • 29min
She's 'Popular,' She's 'Vulgar,' She's Madonna: Queen of Pop Delivers Back-to-Back Bops
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Madonna teaming up with current chart-toppers and making her Hot 100 return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 6, 2023 • 31min
Good 4 Us: Olivia Rodrigo Teases Post-'Sour' Era, But What Can We Expect?
Last week, fans spotted a countdown clock on Olivia Rodrigo's website ticking down to June 30 -- but what is coming at the end of the month? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss the possibilities (Song? Album? Tour?) as well as all the pressure on the young star to recapture the magic of her first project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2023 • 39min
Come on 'Barbie,' Let's Go Party! Dua Lipa Sets the Tone for Dolled-Up Soundtrack
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about the Mark Ronson-helmed 'Barbie' soundtrack, also featuring Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2023 • 27min
Could 'The Color Purple' Movie Musical Score Fantasia an Oscar Nomination?
Could 'American Idol' season 3 champ Fantasia score her first Oscar nomination with 'The Color Purple'? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are breaking down the film's new trailer & the history of accolades surrounding the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2023 • 36min
Will Beyoncé & Taylor Swift’s 3-Hour Concerts Become the Norm for Pop Tours?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about touring superstars Beyoncé and Taylor Swift setting the bar impossibly high with their ambitious outings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2023 • 39min
How Luke Combs Drove 'Fast Car' to the Pop Charts for His First Crossover Hit
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk all about Luke Combs' cover of the 1988 Tracy Chapman classic, marking his pop & AC debut. Plus, we're talking all about Taylor Swift announcing Speak Now as her next re-recorded album, and big news across the pond this week, with Beyoncé launching her Renaissance Tour in Sweden and the Eurovision Song Contest kicking off in the U.K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 3, 2023 • 25min
Jessie Ware Just Wants to 'Make People Dance' With Joyful New Album 'That! Feels Good!'
Jessie Ware had a straightforward goal with her new album 'That! Feels Good!' (released April 28) – “The goal was to make people dance and make them feel sexy and romantic,” the pop singer-songwriter tells the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023 • 37min
As 'Carpool Karaoke' Ends, We're Looking in the Rear-View Mirror at Adele, One Direction & More of Our Favorites
Adele parked the fan-favorite Late Late Show With James Corden segment this week, and the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is reflecting on eight years of musical rides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023 • 32min
How Lauren Spencer Smith, GAYLE & Em Beihold Joined Forces for 'Fantasy' Pop-Rock Girl Group
The trio of Lauren Spencer Smith, GAYLE and Em Beihold talk to the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast about their new "Fantasy" song and music video, plus GAYLE fills us in on her first month as an opening act on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
