Pop Shop Podcast

Jason and Keith hold another session of ‘Ask The Pop Shop,’ answering Twitter questions about Madonna’s next album, Taylor Swift’s chart dominance, Ed Sheeran’s chances of hitting No. 1 and much more. Before that, the guys discuss the surprise release — and huge chart debut — of Drake’s new for-sale mixtape; the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack’s success; Taylor Swift’s “Style” reaching the Top 10 of the Hot 100; post-Grammy sales bumps for Sam Smith and Beck; and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys welcome special guest Cody Simpson, the teen pop heartthrob who discusses his change in musical direction, the status of his collaborative album with Justin Bieber and why he’s glad he hasn’t scored a Top 5 hit yet. Before that, Keith and Jason dive into the charts, including Taylor Swift’s continued reign on the albums tally, Sam Smith’s chances of finally going No. 1 with In The Lonely Hour, “FourFiveSeconds” striding into the Top 10 of the Hot 100, Ellie Goulding’s new Top 10 hit, and Missy Elliott’s triumphant return to the Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys talk about Beck's surprising album of the year win, and Beyonce's snub in the category; Sam Smith's triumph in three of the four major categories; performances from Madonna, Kanye West, Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry, Sia, AC/DC and many others; and their red carpet experiences chatting with Sam Smith, HAIM, Rick Ross, Charli XCX and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Keith are joined by not one but two musical legends — Nile Rodgers and Annie Lennox — for a preview of the 57th annual Grammy Awards! Nile co-hosts the extra-long episode and discusses the creation of the just-announced new Chic album, hitting the studio with Lady Gaga and Diane Warren, jamming with Flea and much more. Then Nile helps Jason and Keith make their predictions for the four major Grammys categories this year. And before the conclusion of the show, Annie Lennox (who is performing at this year’s Grammys alongside Hozier) stopped by the Pop Shop Podcast to chat with Keith about her new music, the upcoming Grammys, Hozier’s vocal power and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.K. pop phenom Olly Murs stops by to discuss his upcoming album "Never Been Better," his love of Las Vegas and Sam Smith’s comments about reality TV competitions. Before that, Jason and Keith have a ton to discuss, including Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime show, Rihanna’s Hot 100 return with “FourFiveSeconds,” Fall Out Boy’s impressive No. 1 album launch and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Richard stops by to discuss her daring new album "Blackheart," leaving Danity Kane, going totally independent and her nearly finished next album. Before that, Keith and Jason discuss Meghan Trainor’s impressive No. 1 album debut this week, Fall Out Boy’s new album, Ed Sheeran’s highest-charting Hot 100 hit “Thinking Out Loud,” new Hot 100 hits by Maroon 5 and Sia, and the debut of Kelly Clarkson’s “Heartbeat Song” on the charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s extra-long episode, Jason and Keith are joined by a very special guest: Internet sensation and pop culture personality Tyler Oakley! The guys chat about what lies ahead for Tyler’s career, then switch over to music for a full 2015 pop preview to talk about Rihanna, One Direction, Adele, Madonna, Justin Bieber, 5SOS, Lady Gaga and many more high-profile projects. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first episode of 2015, the Pop Shop Podcast welcomes one of the potential breakout stars of the year: Ella Henderson, whose single “Ghost” was a smash in the U.K. and could be taking over American radio soon. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss Justin Bieber’s impending comeback; Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk” replacing “Blank Space” at No. 1 on the Hot 100; Kanye West’s touching new song; and Taylor Swift’s continued run at No. 1 with 1989. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a year-end extravaganza with Jason and Keith looking back at the biggest music of 2014 -- but first, Keith discusses his phone interview with Madonna, her recently released new music and the most surprising points from their chat. The guys then move on to the year's most inescapable music stories: Iggy Azalea as a cultural lightning rod; Taylor Swift and her blockbuster sales; One Direction as Billboard's top artist of the year, and what that means; and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Jason and (a fired-up) Keith discuss Madonna’s album leak: how something like this happens, why it’s such a bummer, and what will happen to the pop superstar’s next album. The guys then move on to new albums from J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX and D’Angelo. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices