

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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Aug 25, 2015 • 46min
Troye Sivan Discusses ‘Wild,’ Hot 100 Fest Recap, VMAs Preview
Troye Sivan stops by the Pop Shop Podcast this week to discuss his new album mini-album Wild, his growth as a songwriter, his rabid fan base and his hope that his new music and videos help struggling LGBT youths. Before that, Jason recaps the inaugural Billboard Hot 100 Festival, including the performances by Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Jason Derulo and Little Mix. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Aug 18, 2015 • 39min
Hot 100 Fest Preview with MKTO & Lights, The Weeknd Dominates, Luke Bryan Tops Dr. Dre
This week’s Pop Shop Podcast previews Billboard’s inaugural Hot 100 Festival, with special guests/fest performers MKTO and Lights stopping by the show. MKTO discusses its new EP, Lights talks about new music and her tour, and both break down the benefits of playing the pop extravaganza that will be Hot 100 Fest. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Aug 11, 2015 • 49min
Icona Pop Talks Opening For One Direction & New Music, Weeknd Hits No. 1, 'Drag Me Down' Debuts
Icona Pop is on this week’s Pop Shop Podcast to discuss their new single “Emergency,” opening for One Direction on their current stadium run and trying to avoid duplicating “I Love It.” There’s a lot of chart action this week, too, as the Weeknd finally hits No. 1 with “Can’t Feel My Face,” One Direction debuts big with “Drag Me Down” and Drake bows with “Back To Back.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Aug 4, 2015 • 52min
Charlie Puth Interview, One Direction’s ‘Drag Me Down,’ Song of the Summer Check-In
Charlie Puth stops by to discuss the enormous success of “See You Again,” getting recognized, hanging out with Lil Wayne and what to expect from his debut album. Before that, Jason and Keith tackle One Direction’s “Drag Me Down” — does the new single live up to the hype, is Zayn Malik missed at all, and where should we expect the song to debut on the Hot 100 chart? The guys also revisit their song of the summer predictions, nod to Demi Lovato’s Top 20 entrance, recap the Meek Mill/Drake beef’s effect on each rapper’s sales and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jul 28, 2015 • 43min
Years & Years Interview, Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj, Fifth Harmony & Fetty Wap
British pop trio Years & Years stops by the podcast to discuss the creation of its debut album "Communion" and performing in front of Katy Perry and Carly Rae Jepsen at a recent New York show. Before that, Jason and Keith check in on the Hot 100, discussing The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” closing in on No. 1, Fetty Wap’s “My Way” barging into the Top 10, Fifth Harmony’s “Worth It” reaching a new peak and 5 Seconds of Summer’s “She’s Kinda Hot” making a strong debut. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jul 23, 2015 • 1h 2min
100th Episode Spectacular with 5 Seconds of Summer, Nick Jonas, Fifth Harmony & Austin Mahone!
The Pop Shop Podcast is up to its 100th episode! The guys have celebrated with a star-studded spectacular featuring brand-new interviews with 5 Seconds of Summer, Nick Jonas, Fifth Harmony and Austin Mahone. 5SOS play our Fish Bowl game, Nick Jonas discusses his wild year, Fifth Harmony comment on “Worth It” becoming their biggest hit to date, and Austin Mahone talks about his new single “Dirty Work” and relationship with Becky G. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jul 16, 2015 • 47min
OMI Discusses 'Cheerleader' Hitting No. 1, One Direction's Baby Drama, The Weeknd Keeps Winning
OMI stops by the show during the week that his reggae-pop confection “Cheerleader” hits No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart. Before that, Jason and Keith talk about the Weeknd’s recent Hot 100 hot streak, Fetty Wap scoring another Top 20 hit, One Direction’s baby drama, the inaugural Hot 100 Festival, next week’s 100th Pop Shop Podcast and a change in the podcast taping schedule. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jul 9, 2015 • 45min
Justin Bieber Hits the Top 10, Rihanna Bounces Back & Meek Mill Triumphs
Jason and Keith break down the Hot 100 gains by Skrillex & Diplo’s “Where Are U Now” (feat. Justin Bieber) and Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money” thanks to their recent music video releases. The guys also discuss the new global release date; “See You Again” staying at No. 1 for perhaps the final week; chart moves from OMI, Silento and Rachel Platten; the debut of Demi Lovato’s “Cool For The Summer”; and Meek Mill’s big bow on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jul 2, 2015 • 34min
Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea's Twitter Shade, Demi Lovato’s New Single & Selena Gomez’s Big Debut
Jason and Keith break down the fascinating Twitter “feud” between Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea, Later, take on Demi Lovato’s new single “Cool For The Summer,” Selena Gomez’s Top 10 debut with “Good For You,” OMI’s “Cheerleader” coming for that No. 1 spot as early as next week; new Hot 100 hits from Janet Jackson and Nicki Minaj; and the unlikely triumph of Breaking Benjamin on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jun 25, 2015 • 15min
Selena Gomez’s New Single, Ed Sheeran’s Latest Hit & Taylor Swift’s Apple Battle
Jason and Keith run through the week’s biggest chart news, discussing Top 20 hits by Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Swift, OMI, Rachel Platten and The Weeknd. The guys also discuss Ed Sheeran’s latest Top 40 hit “Photograph,” Selena Gomez’s just released new single “Good For You,” Janet Jackson’s return with “No Sleeep” and Taylor Swift’s showdown with Apple Music. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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