Pop Shop Podcast

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

Jason and Keith break down the 2015 Grammy nominations, including the biggest snubs and surprises. Why didn’t “Let It Go” or “Drunk In Love” get a major nod? Where are One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer? How did Brandy Clark manage to lock up that best new artist nomination? The guys also discuss Meghan Trainor’s record of the year and song of the year noms for “All About That Bass,” and Trainor’s second Top 10 hit on the Hot 100 chart with “Lips Are Movin’.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pop quartet Echosmith stops by to chat about the success of their Top 20 hit “Cool Kids,” their quickly growing audiences and getting paid in Chick-Fil-A platters in the group’s early years. Jason and Keith also have a ton to discuss in the charts world, including the new changes to the Billboard 200 albums chart; the Pentatonix album and the dearth of new Christmas music this year; new Top 10 singles from Selena Gomez and Bruno Mars, and what pushed them up the Hot 100 chart; and, most shockingly, actress Jennifer Lawrence’s Top 20 debut with a "Hunger Games: Mockingjay" song. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith and Jason get together for a special Monday podcast to discuss the 2014 American Music Awards, breaking down the best performances and the behind-the-scenes action. The guys chat about Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea’s booty-licious finale, Lorde and Taylor Swift’s glamorous friendship, One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer’s song choices, Ariana Grande’s jazz medley, Selena Gomez’s emotional turn 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, Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy stops by to discuss his rising hit “Riptide,” opening for Taylor Swift on the 1989 stadium tour next year, his writing process and his favorite T-Swift singles. Before that, Jason and Keith chat about Taylor Swift replacing herself at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart with “Blank Space,” One Direction’s great new album Four, the "Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" soundtrack and why Lorde’s latest opus isn’t attracting consumers, and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Jonas stops by the podcast to discuss his solo hit “Jealous,” moving on from the Jonas Brothers, finding a mature new sound and those infamous shirtless pics. Jason and Keith also chat about new albums from Foo Fighters and Garth Brooks; rising Hot 100 hits from Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and Shawn Mendes; The Week In Uneasiness featuring Nicki Minaj, Eminem and “The Boy Is Mine”; and Taylor Swift continuing to run the music world. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys recap Taylor Swift’s 1989 debut sales week — why sales projections grew so quickly, how this album topped her previous (massive) debuts and what pushed “Shake It Off” back to the top of the Hot 100 chart. Jason and Keith then move on to Beyonce’s new platinum edition; Calvin Harris’ new album, and why EDM artists struggle to sell full-lengths; and Imagine Dragons’ new single, which is starting off a little slower than expected. 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 an extended breakdown of all things "1989," Taylor Swift’s blockbuster new album: Jason and Keith discuss the album’s current sales forecast, and the factors leading to her possible third million-plus sales week; how Taylor Swift has made "1989" an experience that consumers need to own; whether or not the album is her best yet; and which songs from the album should be considered as radio singles. 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, budding dance-pop star Kiesza stops by to discuss her debut album "Sound of a Woman," working with Skrillex and Diplo, and that must-see performance on “Letterman.” Before that, Jason and Keith discuss the record-setting dominance of females in the Top 5 of the Hot 100 chart, and which songs by male artists have the best shot of disrupting the ladies’ streak. Will it be Jeremih, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, or none of the above? The guys also break down Florida Georgia Line’s No. 1 album debut; Taylor Swift’s “Out Of The Woods”; Sheeran’s “Don’t” becoming his first Top 10 hit; and an amazing return to the Hot 100 by none other than Glen Campbell. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices