Pop Shop Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Jackie Evancho Talks Going Pop; Plus Desiigner's No. 1 & Beyonce's 'Lemonade' Apr 26, 2016

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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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Pop Shop Podcast Celebrates Prince: His Return to the Charts & Musical Legacy Apr 25, 2016

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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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MAGIC!'s Nasri Talks New Album, Plus Chart Chat About The Lumineers & More Apr 19, 2016

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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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Trent Harmon Interview; Plus: Kanye West's No. 1 Debut With 'The Life of Pablo' Apr 12, 2016

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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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Lukas Graham Interview, Zayn's No. 1 Debut, Fifth Harmony Hits the Top 10 Apr 05, 2016

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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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Jordan Smith Interview, Plus: Talking All Things 'The Voice' & 'American Idol' Mar 29, 2016

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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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Talking TLC With Chilli, Plus Our Favorite Girl Groups, Rihanna's Double No. 1s & More Mar 22, 2016

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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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Alex Newell Interview, Plus: Chart Chatter About Kendrick Lamar & More! Mar 16, 2016

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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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RuPaul Interview, Big Chart Debuts for Kelly Clarkson & The 1975 Mar 07, 2016

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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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Rachel Platten & Max Interviews, Oscars Recap, Adele's Historic No. 1 Reign Mar 01, 2016

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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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