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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Nov 24, 2021 • 43min
2022 Grammy Nomination First Impressions: Thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo, FINNEAS & More
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith offer up their first impressions of the supersize marquee nominations at the 2022 Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2021 • 51min
Britney Spears Is Free of Her Conservatorship, But What's Next?
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith discuss news of how Britney Spears' nearly 14-year conservatorship was terminated by a judge -- and what happens next for the superstar. Plus, the team dives into the release of Taylor Swift's re-recorded "Red" album. In addition, there's chart news about Summer Walker getting her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, ABBA scoring their first ever top 10 album and Ed Sheeran doubling-up with two singles in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 9, 2021 • 31min
The Wickedly Good Casting of Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo in New Movie Musical
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss the wickedly good casting of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the Wicked movie musical and raise some burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
