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.
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Nov 3, 2021 • 27min
Why Cardi B Is More Than 'Up' to the Challenge of Hosting the 2021 AMAs
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we talk about why Cardi B -- a three-time nominee at the 2021 American Music Awards -- makes so much sense as host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2021 • 29min
'Hocus Pocus' Music Producer on Why 'I Put a Spell on You' Still Enchants, Almost 30 Halloweens Later
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we find out the story behind Hocus Pocus’ “I Put a Spell on You,” as performed by Bette Midler and produced/arranged by Marc Shaiman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2021 • 28min
New Adele Music Means New Adele Interviews: A Delightful Week With the Pop Star
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking all about Adele's resurgence for a delightful press blitz and what we've missed most about the singer during her years-long absence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2021 • 33min
How Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Went From Unlikely Pairing to Dynamic Duo
On the new episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss just why this once-unlikely pairing has endured and the duo's possible chances at the 2022 Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2021 • 29min
Adele's New Album Cycle Is Upon Us: Everything We Know (So Far)
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith dive into all the hints Adele has dropped over the past week-plus about her long-awaited new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2021 • 26min
We All Want a Rihanna Album, But Does She Even Need to Make Music Anymore?
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss what might be next for the musician-turned-mogul -- and whether she has anything left to prove as a pop star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2021 • 28min
As Ariana Grande Joins 'The Voice,' A Closer Look at the Superstar Coaches' Chart History
The pop star joins Kelly Clarkson, John Legend & Blake Shelton on the season 21 coaching panel -- and on the new Pop Shop Podcast, we take a look at their collective Billboard histories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2021 • 37min
How Drake Matched The Beatles' 57-Year-Old Chart Record
Drake positively dominated the Billboard charts with the release of his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy -- but just how did he manage to match The Beatles' 57-year-old chart record and make Billboard Hot 100 history along the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2021 • 46min
From TLC to Taylor Swift, We Revisit Every Video of the Year Winner Ahead of 2021 MTV VMAs
At Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, six videos are nominated for the top prize of the night, video of the year. And whichever of those six wins will join some very elite (and sometimes surprising!) company from the 37 previous VMA broadcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2021 • 23min
Ask Billboard: Did Machine Gun Kelly & blackbear Make Chart History With 'My Ex's Best Friend'?
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we open the Ask Billboard mailbag to answer your chart questions, including about the staying power of "My Ex's Best Friend." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
