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.
Episodes
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Dec 8, 2021 • 35min
Dua Lipa on 'Levitating' Up Our Year-End Charts, Plus Her 'Service95' Passion Project, New Music & More
Dua Lipa joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about her smash hit “Levitating” being named the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song of 2021, her upcoming tour, her hit collaboration with Elton John on “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” the possibility of new music and her new Service95 venture, which includes a newsletter and podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2021 • 42min
The Biggest and Best Holiday Songs Ever: Breaking Down Billboard's Christmas Lists
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we're taking a closer look at Billboard's Greatest of All Time Holiday 100 Songs chart and 100 Best Christmas Songs staff list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2021 • 43min
2022 Grammy Nomination First Impressions: Thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo, FINNEAS & More
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith offer up their first impressions of the supersize marquee nominations at the 2022 Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2021 • 51min
Britney Spears Is Free of Her Conservatorship, But What's Next?
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith discuss news of how Britney Spears' nearly 14-year conservatorship was terminated by a judge -- and what happens next for the superstar. Plus, the team dives into the release of Taylor Swift's re-recorded "Red" album. In addition, there's chart news about Summer Walker getting her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, ABBA scoring their first ever top 10 album and Ed Sheeran doubling-up with two singles in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 9, 2021 • 31min
The Wickedly Good Casting of Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo in New Movie Musical
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss the wickedly good casting of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the Wicked movie musical and raise some burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2021 • 27min
Why Cardi B Is More Than 'Up' to the Challenge of Hosting the 2021 AMAs
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we talk about why Cardi B -- a three-time nominee at the 2021 American Music Awards -- makes so much sense as host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2021 • 29min
'Hocus Pocus' Music Producer on Why 'I Put a Spell on You' Still Enchants, Almost 30 Halloweens Later
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we find out the story behind Hocus Pocus’ “I Put a Spell on You,” as performed by Bette Midler and produced/arranged by Marc Shaiman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2021 • 28min
New Adele Music Means New Adele Interviews: A Delightful Week With the Pop Star
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking all about Adele's resurgence for a delightful press blitz and what we've missed most about the singer during her years-long absence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2021 • 33min
How Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Went From Unlikely Pairing to Dynamic Duo
On the new episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss just why this once-unlikely pairing has endured and the duo's possible chances at the 2022 Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2021 • 29min
Adele's New Album Cycle Is Upon Us: Everything We Know (So Far)
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith dive into all the hints Adele has dropped over the past week-plus about her long-awaited new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
