

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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Jul 2, 2019 • 34min
Georgia Ku on Her Hit "So Close," New Single "What Do I Do" and Writing Songs for Others (Like Dua Lipa)
Georgia Ku joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her hit single "So Close" with NOTD, Felix Jaehn and Captain Cuts, writing hit singles for others (like "Scared to Be Lonely" by Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa) and now her own first official solo single, "What Do I Do." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jun 25, 2019 • 29min
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello's 'Senorita' & Why Their Pop Partnership Is So Powerful
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's new duet "Senorita," and why their pop partnership is such a powerful pairing. Plus, we dive into big chart news from Madonna and Bruce Springsteen, as well as the latest single to be denied No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jun 18, 2019 • 38min
New Taylor Swift! New Madonna! New Drake! Breaking Down the Big Week in Pop
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss the latest releases from Taylor Swift, Madonna & Drake. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jun 11, 2019 • 20min
Will Lil Nas X Gallop Away as the 2019 Song of the Summer or Is a Hotter Hit on the Way?
Billboard's 2019 Songs of the Summer chart is only in its second week, but we're already wondering: Can any song gallop in and take this year's cowboy crown from Lil Nas X's wildly dominant "Old Town Road," featuring Billy Ray Cyrus? On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we take a look at some possible contenders already making an impact on the Hot 100, plus some songs waiting in the wings that could make a splash. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jun 5, 2019 • 42min
Ben Platt on His 'Wild' Tour, Finding His Songwriting Voice & 'Sing to Me Instead' Album
The amazing Tony, Grammy and Emmy-Award-winning Ben Platt joins the Pop Shop Podcast to talk about his debut album “Sing to Me Instead,” his just wrapped tour, his upcoming Radio City Music Hall show, and of course, the June 9 Tony Awards (where he’s a presenter this year). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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May 29, 2019 • 27min
Adam Levine's 'Voice' Exit: What the Show Meant for Maroon 5's Career
On the Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss Adam Levine’s exit from “The Voice” and the impact the show had on Maroon 5’s chart career. Also on the show, the Pop Shoppers dive into chart news about friend-of-the-podcast Ava Max scoring her first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Sweet But Psycho,” the upcoming new music from Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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May 22, 2019 • 46min
AJ Mitchell Talks Journey From Instagram Star to First Hit Single "All My Friends"
AJ Mitchell joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his journey from posting videos of himself on Instagram at just 13 years old to eventually getting signed by Epic Records and scoring his first Billboard chart hit, "All My Friends." He also chats about his upcoming full-length debut album which promises to feature a lot of songs co-written by Mitchell. In addition, the Pop Shoppers discuss news about Logic, Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran, DJ Khaled and Rihanna. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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May 14, 2019 • 44min
Drax Project Talk 'Surreal' Success of Hailee Steinfeld-Assisted Breakout Single 'Woke Up Late'
The New Zealand quartet discuss how the pop star/actress ended up on their song, working on their upcoming debut album, casting social star Liza Koshy in their music video and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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May 8, 2019 • 51min
Ashley Tisdale Talks New ‘Symptoms’ Album: ‘It’s Important For Me to Speak My Truth’
Ashley Tisdale joins the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss "Symptoms," her first album in nearly a decade. "It is the most authentic thing I've ever done," she says. Plus, the Pop Shop teams chats about chart news from Pink, Taylor Swift and AJR, and discuss Shawn Mendes' new single and Keith's backstage interview with Madonna at the Billboard Music Awards. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Apr 29, 2019 • 31min
Why We Can't Wait for Taylor Swift & Madonna to Kick Off New Eras at 2019 Billboard Music Awards
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, the team discusses why they can't wait for Taylor Swift and Madonna to kick off new eras at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. Plus, the Pop Shoppers are also keen on the rest of the impressive line-up of performers, including Paula Abdul, BTS, Mariah Carey and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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