

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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Jun 15, 2016 • 36min
Fitz & The Tantrums Frontman Talks New Album; Sia and Rihanna Chart Chat
On the latest episode of the show we welcome Fitz of Fitz & The Tantrums! The frontman of the band stopped by to discuss the group’s new self-titled album, his thoughts on placing their music in TV commercials (you’ve heard their songs a lot in advertisements) and more. Plus, we have chart updates on Sia, Drake, Paul Simon, Shawn Mendes and Rihanna! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jun 7, 2016 • 52min
Fleur East Talks U.S. Debut & ‘Sax’ Single, RedOne Discusses New Music, Tony Awards Preview
Fleur East and RedOne join the Pop Shop Podcast, which also features a preview of the 2016 Tony Awards, reflections on the hosts’ favorite musical theater experiences, the phenomenon that is “Hamilton,” and more. Plus: chart chat about Pink’s latest top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, and how Dierks Bentley, Fifth Harmony and The Monkees all secure banner weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jun 1, 2016 • 40min
Ingrid Michaelson & Sam Tsui Talk New Music, Plus Chart Chat About Fifth Harmony and Ariana Grande
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, two special guests join the show — singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and musician/YouTube phenomenon Sam Tsui! Michaelson talks about her recent video for “Hell No” (which was made entirely with Snapchat) and more, while Tsui talks about his new cover of Meghan Trainor’s “No,” and his upcoming original music. In addition, the Pop Shop team discusses Drake’s continuing rule of the Billboard 200 with his “Views” album and if Fifth Harmony could go all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Work From Home.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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May 24, 2016 • 36min
Troye Sivan Talks Upcoming Tour & Teases New Single; Plus: Billboard Music Awards Recap
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, Troye Sivan stops by to discuss his 2016 Billboard Music Awards performance, his upcoming Suburbia Tour, and the next single from his "Blue Neighbourhood" album. Plus, the Pop Shop team recaps their experiences at the Billboard Music Awards — from their favorite performances to highlights from the red carpet and beyond. In addition, there is chart chat about the Billboard 200 albums chart — where Drake and Chance the Rapper both makes waves thanks to the popularity of their albums on streaming services. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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May 17, 2016 • 38min
Billboard Music Awards Preview With Selena Gomez, Plus Justin Timberlake's New Hot 100 No. 1
Our latest show previews the 2016 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), and we’re joined by a two-time finalist this year, Selena Gomez! We caught up with the pop princess to discuss her hot streak on the charts with her Billboard 200 No. 1 album "Revival" and her recently launched world tour. In addition, the Pop Shoppers discuss Justin Timberlake’s new Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” Radiohead’s latest top 10 album on the Billboard 200, "A Moon Shaped Pool," and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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May 11, 2016 • 53min
98 Degrees Pay Us a Visit, Plus Our Favorite Boy Bands & Drake's Double No. 1s
On our latest episode, we're joined by all four members of 98 Degrees for a very special boy-band edition of the Pop Shop Podcast. 98 Degrees are hitting the road this summer on the My2K Tour, joined by fellow TRL mainstays O-Town, Dream and Ryan Cabrera, and they came by the office to chat with Katie and Keith about hitting the road and even played a little game of chart trivia. Also on the show, we discuss Drake's domination of the Billboard charts, landing atop the Billboard 200 albums chart with "Views" and scoring his very first No. 1 as a lead artist on the Billboard Hot 100 with "One Dance." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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May 4, 2016 • 1h 3min
Cyndi Lauper & Adore Delano Interviews, Plus: Chart Chat About Beyonce, Drake & Prince
Music legend Cyndi Lauper and pop performer Adore Delano are our very special guests on the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast. Lauper called in to discuss her new album “Detour,” which features the artist interpreting classic country tunes with special guests like Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris. Delano dropped by the office to chat about the success of his album “After Party,” his time as a contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” touring and the “sisterhood” of drag performers. Plus, the Pop Shop team chat about oodles of chart news about Beyonce, Prince and Drake! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Apr 26, 2016 • 32min
Jackie Evancho Talks Going Pop; Plus Desiigner's No. 1 & Beyonce's 'Lemonade'
On our latest show, we welcome Jackie Evancho, the 16-year-old classical music prodigy who is dipping her toes in the top 40 waters with her debut pop single "Apocalypse." We talked about why she wanted to venture into pop music, which current pop star is her inspiration and what her "music dad" David Foster thinks of her new sound. Also on the new show, Keith and Katie chat about Desiigner's "Panda" clawing its way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Beyonce's "Lemonade" visual album has arrived! Will it debut at the top of the Billboard 200? Finally, make sure to check out our bonus podcast this week all about Prince's return to the charts and musical legacy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Apr 25, 2016 • 23min
Pop Shop Podcast Celebrates Prince: His Return to the Charts & Musical Legacy
On the show, the Pop Shop team chat about the music icon, who takes over the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart at Nos. 1 and 2 in the wake of his death on April 21. Keith and Katie also discuss some of the memorable tributes that followed his passing (including Bruce Springsteen’s rendition of “Purple Rain”), how Katie recently watched "Purple Rain" for the first time, some of Keith’s favorite Prince albums, and how media outlets are raiding their vaults for old Prince footage (like that incredible MTV Video Music Awards performance of “Gett Off” from 1991). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Apr 19, 2016 • 1h 4min
MAGIC!'s Nasri Talks New Album, Plus Chart Chat About The Lumineers & More
MAGIC!’s Nasri is our very special guest on the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, and the “Rude” hitmaker discusses the band’s new single “Lay You Down Easy” and their upcoming second album “Primary Colors” (out on July 1). In addition, we welcome the return of former Pop Shop Podcast co-host Jason Lipshutz, who stops by to gab about Coachella and the summer music festival season. All that, plus chart chat about The Lumineers, Rihanna, Kanye West, Drake, Desiigner’s surging “Panda” hit, Beyonce’s mysterious “Lemonade” project and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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