

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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Oct 6, 2016 • 52min
Jimmy Eat World: Headliner Interview
Arizona rockers Jimmy Eat World broke big in 2002 and have since evolved into one of America's most consistently revered bands. The quartet stopped by Billboard's New York office for a chat with staff writer Chris Payne for the inaugural episode of Pop Shop's new weekly series, the Headliner Interview. Topics include their new album "Integrity Blues," how to cultivate a devoted fan base, and performing their signature song "The Middle" with Taylor Swift. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Oct 4, 2016 • 42min
Chord Overstreet On Debut Single, Demi Lovato & DNCE Joint Interview, Plus Chart Chat
We've got three, count 'em three, very special guests! Chord Overstreet, Demi Lovato and DNCE! Overstreet (of Fox TV's "Glee" fame) dropped by the office recently to chat about his autobiographical debut single, "Homeland," how he's been writing and working on his own music for the past few years, and that an EP release is in the works. We also have a joint interview with Demi Lovato and DNCE, where they talked about the possibility of new music from Lovato, and DNCE's upcoming debut full-length album, due out in November. Plus, we've got chart chat about Niall Horan's Billboard Hot 100 debut with "This Town," The Weeknd's big jump into the top 10 with "Starboy" and Shawn Mendes' second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Sep 28, 2016 • 32min
Shawn Mendes On ‘Growing Up’ and His ‘Mature’ New Album ‘Illuminate’
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we've got an interview with Shawn Mendes! We caught up with the singer/songwriter backstage at his intimate Grammy Museum concert to talk about his new album, "Illuminate," songwriting, his upcoming tour, and much more. Plus, we've also got oodles of chart chat, as usual! Drake is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Views, the all-star "Forever Country" single makes a smashing debut at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and The Weeknd’s new single with Daft Punk is making chart waves. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Sep 20, 2016 • 47min
Backstreet Boys Talk New Music (With a Possible Country Vibe), Drag Diva Bianca Del Rio Chats 'Hurricane Bianca'
On this week's show, we've got two interviews with two wildly different artists -- Backstreet Boys and Bianca Del Rio! Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys talk to us about recording new music and reflect on the staying power of the group over the last 20-plus years. Plus, Bianca Del Rio, the winner of the sixth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," stops by to talk about her new film "Hurricane Bianca," stand-up comedy tour and the possibility of releasing a comedy album. In addition we've got chart chat about Lady Gaga's debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Perfect Illusion," Jason Aldean's new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, and The Beatles' 32nd top 10 album with "Live at the Hollywood Bowl." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Sep 13, 2016 • 43min
KT Tunstall on Her 'Honest' New Music, Plus Lady Gaga Chart Chat & More!
Singer/songwriter KT Tunstall drops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new album, "KIN," and how she's making the most "honest" music she's ever made. She says that it was "spiritually" important for her to write this album basically totally on her own (the first time she's ever done that) and she talks about collaborating with James Bay on the album's "Two Way" (they "just had the best day" when the recorded the tune). Plus, the Pop Shop team dive into new chart achievements for Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez, forecasting where Lady Gaga's "Perfect Illusion" could end up on the Billboard Hot 100, and how Travis Scott is the latest artist to bring an Apple exclusive album to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Sep 8, 2016 • 29min
Daya On Her Upcoming ‘Electro Pop’ Album and Breakthrough Year, Plus Chart Chat About Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga & More
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome rising star Daya, who stops by to talk about her breakthrough year and her upcoming debut full-length album, “Sit Still, Look Pretty” and more. Also in the show, Keith and Katie dive into the charts, talking about Barbra Streisand’s 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart (with “Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway”), how Nicki Minaj earns her 36th (!) top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Sia’s new single and video for “The Greatest,” and what the new era of Lady Gaga might bring, as she’ll release her new single “Perfect Illusion” on Sept. 9. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Aug 30, 2016 • 14min
Pop Shop Podcast: Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Reflects on 25th Anniversary of ‘The Black Album’ Debuting at No. 1
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich calls in to talk about the 25th anniversary of the band’s super-successful self-titled album, which rules as the biggest selling release in the U.S. of the entire Nielsen Music era (1991-present). “I think you file that one under 'mind f---,'” says Ulrich. “There's so many inherently bizarre things about that fact, I don't even know where to begin.” Plus, Keith and Katie count down the top 10 selling albums of the Nielsen era – along with fun facts about each title. Among the artists in the top 10: a reggae legend, a country diva, a fab rock group and a beloved boy band. Do some of your favorite albums factor into the top 10? Tune in to find out! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Aug 24, 2016 • 34min
Jason Derulo Talks 'Platinum Hits' & More, Plus Chainsmokers & Halsey's First Hot 100 No. 1
On the latest episode, we welcome Jason Derulo to talk about his colorful "Kiss the Sky" video, judging the current season of So You Think You Can Dance, performing in Dallas for the Bud Light Party Convention concert series and his new Platinum Hits collection. Plus, we've got chart chat about the new No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 (The Chainsmokers' "Closer," featuring Halsey), and how the all-star "Suicide Squad" soundtrack holds at No. 1 for a second week on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Aug 17, 2016 • 37min
DNCE Talks New Album and ‘Dare to Suck’ Songwriting Rule, Plus Chart Chat About ‘Suicide Squad,’ No. 1 Soundtracks & More
DNCE’s Joe Jonas and Cole Whittle join the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss the group’s upcoming debut full-length album, their “dare to suck” rule regarding songwriting and aspirations of recording music while riding horses. (Yes, really!) Plus, Keith and Katie chat about No. 1 soundtracks on the Billboard 200 chart – including the new “Suicide Squad” set which opened in the top slot. Plus, the Pop Shop team discuss how three acts monopolize the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, as Twenty One Pilots, The Chainsmokers and Rihanna each have their own pair singles in the region. It’s a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since January of 2009. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Aug 10, 2016 • 40min
Britney Spears' 'Make Me' Video Drama, DJ Khaled's First No. 1 Album & Reports of New Lady Gaga Music
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss Britney Spears' new video for "Make Me" -- and how some fans are displeased with the sexy clip, DJ Khaled's first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart (and why the achievement is particularly unique), and our thoughts on the report that Lady Gaga might have new music coming out in the next month. Plus, the Pop Shop team chats about the Olympics -- and if any music heard during the Games could go for the gold on the charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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