CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show

Latest Episodes:

Girls Aloud's Debut Era: B-Sides, Bonus Tracks and Extras Aug 18, 2023

Show notes

Join Chris and Chantel Nicole in Part 2 of our celebration of Girls Aloud's debut era. This time, we're diving into the hidden treasures - the B-sides, bonus tracks, and extras that complete the "Sound of the Underground" experience. Get ready for more music insights, discussions, and pop nostalgia! Join us on Patreon and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

Songs discussed in this episode:

"Stay Another Day"
"Sacred Trust"
"On A Round"
"Love Bomb"
"Everything You Ever Wanted"
"Girls On Film"
"Lights, Music, Camera, Action"
"Hopelessly Devoted To You"
"Grease"
"Jump"
"You Freak Me Out"

References:

East 17 - “Stay Another Day” MV https://youtu.be/-wNhdjoF-6M
Girls Aloud - “Stay Another Day” Live https://youtu.be/kvWdhUTWS2I
One True Voice - “Sacred Trust” MV https://youtu.be/8pJbk-dZvC0
Bee Gees - “Sacred Trust” Live https://youtu.be/1OvbaBUnvec
Duran Duran - “Girls On Film” MV https://youtu.be/KCjMZMxNr-0
Girls Aloud - “Girls On Film” Live https://youtu.be/Eb1ygAHnKRA
Girls Aloud - “Girls On Film” Live @ What Will The Neighbors Say? Tour 2005 https://youtu.be/g4GevdsvAVE
Grease (Olivia Newton John) - “Hopelessly Devoted To You” https://youtu.be/cU_pcU6AFPQ
Girls Aloud - “Hopelessly Devoted To You” Live https://youtu.be/7JI-0dxs15M
Franki Valli and the Four Seasons - “Grease” Live https://youtu.be/aOpnnrS4ags
Girls Aloud - “Jump” MV https://youtu.be/rk7zhB_m4gc
Girls Aloud - “Jump” Live in 2003 https://youtu.be/mzFFoytl8vo
Girls Aloud - “Jump” Live in 2008 https://youtu.be/GOUM0Wwlm_U
Girls Aloud - “You Freak Me Out” Live https://youtu.be/g4bYVhCsvB0

Album C-View: EXO - "EXIST" Aug 11, 2023

Show notes

Join Chris and Chantel Nicole as we celebrate the comeback of EXO and their 7th Korean studio album, "EXIST." We take you on a track-by-track journey, discussing the production, vocals, lyrics, videos, performances, and more! Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized…

Join us on Patreon and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

"EXIST" Tracklist:

Cream Soda
Regret It
Hear Me Out
Private Party
Cinderella
No Makeup
Love Fool
Another Day
Let Me In

References:

EXO - “Cream Soda” MV https://youtu.be/i5nUufn_FmE
EXO - “Cream Soda” Live https://youtu.be/uLbyTwLI41c
EXO - “Cream Soda” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/F2uUs9MKDyA
EXO - Killing Voice https://youtu.be/zomvO2Ii-kA
EXO - “Hear Me Out” MV https://youtu.be/r2VZQa2IgP4
EXO - “Let Me In” MV https://youtu.be/91VhCIQNjIc
EXO - “Let Me In” Live https://youtu.be/R122XwstQis

Pop Off: NewJeans Edition - "Super Shy" vs "ETA" vs "Cool With You" Aug 06, 2023

Show notes

July 2023 saw the release of a brand new NewJeans project, so we're dedicating this month's Pop Off to the three title tracks from "Get Up" - "Super Shy", "Cool With You", and "ETA".

Join us as we have the songs face in three rounds - the song, the video and the performance/choreography and let us know what wins for you in the comments below!

References:

NewJeans - “SuperShy” MV https://youtu.be/ArmDp-zijuc
NewJeans - “SuperShy” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/wU2siJ2c5TA
NewJeans - “SuperShy” Live https://youtu.be/xNpdWw7yJbo
NewJeans - “Cool With You” MV (Side A) https://youtu.be/zsYSSVoQnP4
NewJeans - “Cool With You” MV (Side B) https://youtu.be/nJDMAjwxthM
NewJeans - “Cool With You” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/R-Vflly99ZM
NewJeans - “Cool With You” Live https://youtu.be/vS8jNklD5s8
NewJeans - “ETA” MV https://youtu.be/jOTfBlKSQYY
NewJeans - “ETA” Live https://youtu.be/_WvdeubudAE
NewJeans - “ETA” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/zzwWzLY7kEo
“ETA” plot by @eyhanimon https://twitter.com/eyhanimon/status/1683814343711006726?s=46&t=6i_1NP3vULgQId4jA4lnCg

POP 101: A Guide to Destiny's Child (Part 3) - "Destiny Fulfilled" and Beyond Jul 28, 2023

Show notes

Join us for the grand finale of POP 101 on Destiny's Child! In Part 3, we dive into the "Destiny Fulfilled" album, celebrate the success of their "#1s" compilation, and explore heartwarming reunions like Beyoncé's performances at the Super Bowl and Coachella, and of course "Say Yes" by Michelle featuring Beyoncé and Kelly. We also take a deep dive into their discography, sharing our favorite lesser-known album tracks.

References:

Destiny’s Child - “Lose My Breath” MV https://youtu.be/AqeIiF0DlTg “Lose My Breath” Live https://youtu.be/rKPyHHZrF74 Destiny’s Child - “Soldier” MV https://youtu.be/qFJ3VKnwmJw Destiny’s Child - Girl” MV https://youtu.be/ZIszesDaK9U Destiny’s Child - “Cater 2 U” MV https://youtu.be/juqws1LIH-I “Cater 2 U” Live at BET Awards https://youtu.be/cX7Pl9wnkS4 “Cater 2 U” Acoustic https://youtu.be/9XLbIrZBZwI Destiny’s Child - “Stand Up For Love” MV https://youtu.be/juqws1LIH-I Destiny’s Child - National Anthem https://youtu.be/QYByAehvo78 Beyonce - Super Bowl Halftime Performance 2013 https://youtu.be/suIg9kTGBVI Michelle - “Say Yes” featuring Beyonce and Kelly live at the Stellar Awards 2015 https://youtu.be/DBEl7nzOB_M Destiny’s Child Live at Coachella 2018 https://youtu.be/GuuamrdnV4U

Album C-View: SHINee - "HARD" Jul 21, 2023

Show notes

Join Chris and Chantel Nicole as we celebrate the comeback of SHINee and their 8th Korean studio album, "HARD." We take you on a track-by-track journey, discussing the production, vocals, lyrics, videos, performances, and more! Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized…

Join us on Patreon and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

"HARD" Tracklist:

HARD
JUICE
10x
Satellite
Identity
The Feeling
Like It
Sweet Misery
Insomnia
Gravity

POP 101: A Guide to Destiny's Child (Part 2) - The "Survivor" Era Jul 14, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to Part 2 of our POP 101 class on Destiny's Child. In this episode, we delve into the next chapter of their remarkable journey. Join us as we discuss Farrah's departure, the triumph of "Independent Women Part 1", and the iconic "Survivor" album. We also take a closer look at the solo activities embarked upon by Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle during the group's hiatus, showcasing their individual artistry before reuniting for the highly anticipated album "Destiny Fulfilled."

Join us on Patreon! and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

References: Beyonce and Farrah discussing luggage https://youtu.be/ObPS0RnDrtI Destiny’s Child - “Say My Name” Live in 2000 https://youtu.be/Ma_Riamxn4U Destiny’s Child - “Independent Women Part 1” MV https://youtu.be/0lPQZni7I18 Last Chance Girl Group: Kiely and Farrah https://youtu.be/xqXusevrYHY Destiny’s Child - “Survivor” MV https://youtu.be/Wmc8bQoL-J0 Destiny’s Child - “Bootylicious” MV https://youtu.be/IyYnnUcgeMc Destiny's Child - “Bootylicious” Live at Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration https://youtu.be/jTVNS4u6VXc Destiny’s Child - “Emotion” MV https://youtu.be/xWKdMmH0B-E Destiny’s Child - “Emotion” Live with Celine Dion https://youtu.be/V9AkKTHgpnw MadTV “Emotion” Parody https://youtu.be/aASCZgbJxC8 Destiny’s Child - “Nasty Girl” MV https://youtu.be/Dos5pf5OMNM Destiny’s Child - “Nasty Girl” Live on Tour https://youtu.be/xSAejZlw-z8

Pop Off: Stray Kids vs ATEEZ vs TAEYONG (June 2023 Comebacks) Jul 07, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the June 2023 K-Pop edition of 'Pop Off'! In this episode, we bring you an epic showdown between three powerhouse artists: Stray Kids, ATEEZ, and TAEYONG. June 2023 witnessed their highly anticipated comebacks, and we're here to compare and contrast their latest songs, mesmerizing music videos, and electrifying performances. Join us as we dissect the catchy beats, stunning visuals, and captivating stage presence of Stray Kids' 'S-Class,' ATEEZ's 'BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILI PEPPERS)' and TAEYONG's 'SHALALA.' We'll analyze each category and choose our winners, but we want to hear from you too! Which song made you groove the most? Which music video left you in awe? And who delivered the standout performance?

Join us on Patreon and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

References:

Stray Kids "특(S-Class)" MV https://youtu.be/JsOOis4bBFg
Stray Kids "특(S-Class) (SKZOO ver.)" MV https://youtu.be/6hdaC0rlt9A
Stray Kids "특(S-Class)" Live @ Music Bank https://youtu.be/9GrOY-h3vCg
ATEEZ (에이티즈) - “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)” MV https://youtu.be/U0G5OA6ZH5w
ATEEZ (에이티즈) - “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)” Live @ M! Countdown https://youtu.be/-q7zJXR3KMY
TAEYONG 태용 “샤랄라 (SHALALA)” MV https://youtu.be/aO5DPf0vebc
TAEYONG 태용 “샤랄라 (SHALALA)” Live Stage https://youtu.be/sctubMJjr0g

POP 101: A Guide to Destiny's Child (Part 1) - The Beginning to TWOTW Jun 30, 2023

Show notes

Time to dive into the world of Destiny's Child! In our POP 101 podcast series, we embark on a journey through the group's incredible rise to fame. Join us in Part 1 as we delve into the origins of Destiny's Child, explore the influential role of Matthew Knowles as their manager, and uncover the magic behind their debut album. We also discuss the game-changing second album, "The Writing's on the Wall," which solidified their status as global superstars. We also discuss the challenging moments in Destiny's Child's history, such as the departure of original members LeToya and LaTavia, and the introduction of Michelle and Farrah as new additions to the group.

Join us on Patreon! and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

References:

Girls Tyme Clips from 1992 https://youtu.be/7ev7qarnI2w Girls Tyme on Star Search https://youtu.be/jfSQWch877c Girls Tyme Rehearsal https://youtu.be/Lf9_3-XSxSE Destiny’s Child - “No No No Part 1” MV https://youtu.be/XQtoCz9dIJQ Destiny’s Child - “No No No Part 2” feat. Wyclef Jean MV https://youtu.be/-0wbtk6_vpE Destiny’s Child - “With Me Part 1” MV https://youtu.be/xTU13T4ht-0 Destiny’s Child - “No No No Part 2” Live https://youtu.be/FR_gqWrkA-A Destiny's Child - "Get On The Bus" MV https://youtu.be/1TOpuUWbrvg Destiny’s Child - “Bills, Bills, Bills” MV https://youtu.be/NiF6-0UTqtc Destiny’s Child - “Bug A Boo” MV https://youtu.be/9i-y0G8nNA8 2000 interview about member switch https://youtu.be/vOFORSHC1VQ Destiny’s Child - “Say My Name” MV https://youtu.be/sQgd6MccwZc Destiny’s Child - “Jumpin’, Jumpin’’” MV https://youtu.be/Vjw92oUduEM

POP OFF: Robin Antin's Girl Group Battle Royale Jun 16, 2023

Show notes

Get ready for a musical showdown as we dive into the world of Robin Antin's iconic girl groups! In this episode of POP OFF, we pit The Pussycat Dolls, Girlicious, Paradiso Girls, and G.R.L. against each other, analyzing their biggest songs, corresponding music videos, and electrifying performances. Join us as we dissect the production, vocals, melodies, and choreography to determine the ultimate winner. Who will come out on top? Let the battle begin and let's get ready to rumble! Join us on Patreon and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

Contestants:

The Pussycat Dolls - "Don't Cha" feat. Busta Rhymes
Girlicious - "Like Me"
Paradiso Girls - "Patron Tequila" feat. Lil Jon and Eve
G.R.L. - "Ugly Heart"

References:

The Pussycat Dolls - “Don’t Cha” MV https://youtu.be/YNSxNsr4wmA
The Pussycat Dolls - “Don’t Cha” Live at HDTV https://youtu.be/FhHXC7h9A5g
Girlicious - "Like Me" MV https://youtu.be/LE3ZEPSW1j8
Girlicious - "Like Me" Live for the American Troops https://youtu.be/GeWoZqHwj7w
Paradiso Girls - "Patron Tequila" feat. Lil Jon and Eve MV https://youtu.be/5FhEKAzSprE
Paradiso Girls - "Patron Tequila" feat. Lil Jon and Eve Live on Daytime https://youtu.be/-3lVF37oioQ
G.R.L. - "Ugly Heart" MV https://youtu.be/BxRQNO8vg2Y
G.R.L. - "Ugly Heart" Live at Good Morning America https://youtu.be/fdiKJXRSSN4

Pop Perfection: BEAST (HIGHLIGHT) - "Fiction" Jun 09, 2023

Show notes

Join us for a captivating discussion on BEAST's iconic track, "Fiction"! Delve into the emotional depth and captivating storytelling of this K-pop masterpiece as we explore its poignant lyrics, powerful melodies, and exceptional vocal performances. We'll dive into the dramatic music video, the infamous penguin dance, and uncover why "Fiction" remains a beloved classic, cementing BEAST (now known as HIGHLIGHT) as one of the leading boy bands in the K-pop industry, with their legacy still resonating to this day. Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized...

Join us on Patreon and follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

References:

BEAST - “Bad Girl” MV https://youtu.be/fA_rXpyF67s
BEAST - “Shock” MV https://youtu.be/JXxGo1MvNls
BEAST - “Breath” MV https://youtu.be/HTbC1UsBtek
BEAST - “Fiction” MV https://youtu.be/ZAzWT8mRoR0
BEAST - “Fiction” Live at Music Core https://youtu.be/1S-q9bZJPeo
HIGHLIGHT - “Fiction” Live in Concert 2022 (Fancam) https://youtu.be/3XCecyo3_Yw
Ryu Jin, Minnie, Lee Chaeyeon, Isa - “Fiction” Cover at 2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon https://youtu.be/jQNEiHzIcX4

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected