

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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Apr 14, 2021 • 31min
Taylor Swift Turns 'Fearless' Castoffs Into an EP of Gems With 'From the Vault' 6-Pack
On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we take a closer listen to the half-dozen "new" songs released as part of Swift's re-recorded "Fearless (Taylor's Version)." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2021 • 27min
Is the 2021 Song of Summer Already Out? Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X & More Possibilities
Sure, it's only April, but we can still dream about hotter temperatures along with (we hope) beach parties and family BBQs. And when we think about what songs will be soundtracking those moments, it's time to start thinking about what could be the Song of the Summer for 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2021 • 26min
Justin Bieber Shares the Spotlight on 'Peaches' -- Just Like He Always Has
On the Pop Shop Podcast, we talk about Justin Bieber's collaborative history on the Hot 100, from landing big features early in his career to putting the spotlight on newer artists now, like he did for Daniel Caesar and Giveon on "Peaches." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2021 • 34min
Why Katy Perry's Las Vegas Residency Will Be a Sure Bet
On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we talk all about Katy Perry's planned Las Vegas residency. What could it look like? What will the setlist be? And who should set up shop in Sin City next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2021 • 34min
Inside the Virtual Press Room at 2021 Grammy Awards
The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast takes you inside Sunday night's virtual press room, where Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Miranda Lambert & more winners addressed reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2021 • 43min
Harry Connick Jr. Talks 15th Grammy Nomination & New Faith-Based Album
For our Grammy preview episode, Harry Connick Jr. talks to the Pop Shop Podcast about his nomination for best traditional pop vocal album Sunday and making his upcoming album "Alone With My Faith" entirely on his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2021 • 40min
Jessie J Reflects on 'Who You Are' Album 10 Years Later
Jessie J celebrates the 10-year anniversary of her debut album "Who You Are" and talks about her upcoming fifth album, which is being executive-produced by Ryan Tedder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2021 • 27min
Daft Punk's Biggest Pop Moments, Coachella, Grammys & Beyond
Before Daft Punk announced Monday they were calling it quits, the French EDM duo helped usher dance music to its highest heights over nearly three decades of service. Some of those heights included the top of the Billboard charts, the top prize at the Grammys and the top U.S. festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2021 • 30min
Taylor Swift Joins the History of Re-Recorded Music -- But She's Taking It Even Further
On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we take a look back at the history of pop stars re-recording their music, from Prince's new version of "1999" or Def Leppard reclaiming their biggest hits, but no one has ever taken it to the lengths that Swift has in store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2021 • 32min
The Weeknd Proves That Greatest-Hits Albums Can Still Work in 2021
On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we talk about why The Weeknd's "The Highlights" collection proves greatest-hits albums can still make sense. Plus, we share our favorite greatest-hits albums of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices