

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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Apr 12, 2016 • 33min
Trent Harmon Interview; Plus: Kanye West's No. 1 Debut With 'The Life of Pablo'
On this week's episode, we're joined by the latest -- and last? -- "American Idol" winner, Trent Harmon, who came into the office not even 24 hours after he was showered with confetti at Los Angeles' Dolby Theater. Keith and Katie discuss Kanye West debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with "The Life of Pablo" after his very unconventional album rollout, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the MTV Movie Awards and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Apr 5, 2016 • 51min
Lukas Graham Interview, Zayn's No. 1 Debut, Fifth Harmony Hits the Top 10
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome Lukas Graham Forchhammer, the singer/songwriter behind the massive Billboard Hot 100 hit "7 Years" by the band Lukas Graham. Plus, we discuss Zayn's No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart with "Mind of Mine" and how Fifth Harmony brings girl groups back to the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since 2008. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Mar 29, 2016 • 56min
Jordan Smith Interview, Plus: Talking All Things 'The Voice' & 'American Idol'
On our latest episode, we welcome the most recent winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” Jordan Smith, and talk about all things relating to singing competitions, like “The Voice” and “American Idol.” The Pop Shop team chat about some of their favorite performers from previous “Idol” seasons, why La’Porsha Renae appears to be on track to win the final season of Idol, and more. Further, they also review how Gwen Stefani (who also happens to be an occasional coach on “The Voice”) earns her first solo No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with “This Is What the Truth Feels Like,” and why she’s now in an exclusive club of chart-toppers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Mar 22, 2016 • 45min
Talking TLC With Chilli, Plus Our Favorite Girl Groups, Rihanna's Double No. 1s & More
On our latest episode, we chat with Chilli from the legendary girl group TLC all about her collaboration with Beachbody on a dance workout and new song "Body" and get an update on TLC's next album. Plus, Keith and Katie run through their favorite girl groups of all time, the top 10 biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits ever by girl groups (No. 1 might surprise you), and how Rihanna doubles up at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 albums and Billboard Hot 100 songs charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Mar 16, 2016 • 43min
Alex Newell Interview, Plus: Chart Chatter About Kendrick Lamar & More!
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with singer Alex Newell about his new EP “Power” and touring with Adam Lambert. Plus, the Pop Shop team discuss Ariana Grande’s guest turn on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” how Kendrick Lamar scored his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in less than a year with his new “Untitled Unmastered,” Mike Posner’s rise to the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “I Took a Pill In Ibiza,” Meghan Trainor’s big debut with “No” and Zendaya’s return to the chart with “Something New.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Mar 7, 2016 • 44min
RuPaul Interview, Big Chart Debuts for Kelly Clarkson & The 1975
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with superstar diva RuPaul! The glamazon entertainer talks about his new album Butch Queen, the eighth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (which premieres on March 7), his new game show “Gay for Play” (it bows in April) and the return of RuPaul’s Drag Con — the convention for all things drag. In addition, we dive into the big debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 from Kelly Clarkson and Fifth Harmony, and discuss the high arrivals on the Billboard 200 albums chart from The 1975 and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Mar 1, 2016 • 46min
Rachel Platten & Max Interviews, Oscars Recap, Adele's Historic No. 1 Reign
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome both Rachel Platten and MAX to the show! Platten talks about her just-launched first headlining tour and her incredible breakthrough year courtesy of the smash single “Fight Song,” while MAX chats about his new mohawk-enhanced video for “Holla” and his amazing story of working with Madonna on a Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign. In addition, Keith and Katie chat about the Academy Awards, how Adele’s "25" spends a staggering 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (and why that’s historic) and how Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece” is heading for a big debut on the Billboard Hot 100 after her tearful performance on "American Idol." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Feb 23, 2016 • 41min
Troye Sivan Interview, Academy Awards Preview, Favorite Oscar Performances
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome pop singer/songwriter Troye Sivan to the show! He talks about his hit single "Youth," his current tour, his hopes of writing with Taylor Swift and Lorde, and much more. Plus, the Pop Shop Podcast team previews the 2016 Academy Awards and discuss who they think will win the best original song trophy, and review some of their favorite Oscar performances of the past. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Feb 18, 2016 • 50min
Camila Cabello Interview, Grammy Wrap-Up, Future’s New No. 1
On the latest episode, we welcome pop star Camila Cabello of Fifth Harmony! The singer stopped by the Pop Shop to chat about her top 10-charting Pop Songs hit “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (which she co-wrote and performed with Shawn Mendes), cheering on her friend Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards, and gives us an update on the next Fifth Harmony album. Also on the show, Keith and Katie recap their experience covering the Grammy Awards and answer burning questions about the Grammys from Pop Shop listeners! All that, plus chatter about Future's third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 and how Justin Bieber retakes the No. 1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Feb 10, 2016 • 44min
Grammy Awards Preview With Josh Groban, Super Bowl Recap, Zayn and Rihanna at No. 1
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we preview the 2016 Grammy Awards with our very special guest -- and current Grammy Award nominee -- Josh Groban! The superstar talks about his Grammy nom (for best traditional pop vocal album, for "Stages"), his upcoming tour with Sarah McLachlan and how he'll be hitting the Broadway stage later this year. Plus, Keith and Katie make their predictions for the big four categories at the Grammy Awards and which performances they are looking forward to on the show. In addition, they discuss Beyonce's new single "Formation," the Super Bowl halftime spectacular with Coldplay, Beyonce and Bruno Mars, and new No. 1s for Zayn Malik and Rihanna. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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