Pop Shop Podcast

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Jamie Lawson Discussses Ed Sheeran’s Influence; Plus, Jason’s Last Episode! Oct 06, 2015

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On this week’s very special episode — it’s Jason’s final show as a Pop Shop Podcast co-host! — singer-songwriter stops by to discuss his rising single “Wasn’t Expecting That,” signing to Ed Sheeran’s label and taking advice from a folk-pop superstar. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Kylie Minogue Discusses Surprise Project, Jake Shears Talks New Hit Single, Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding Sep 29, 2015

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On this week’s episode, Jason returns after a very long vacation (he got married, guys!) and the Pop Shop Podcast welcomes two special guests: Kylie Minogue and Jake Shears! Minogue called in from a London recording studio to discuss her surprise new project, Kylie + Garibay, which was written and produced with Fernando Garibay; how Garibay and herself worked on the Kylie + Garibay set in their “own time” and that it was done “out of love”; and the possibility of a new album surfacing before the end of the year. Later, Shears talks about his new hit single with Nervo and Nile Rodgers, “The Other Boys” (which also happens to feature his friend Kylie Minogue); how he has a new single with Tiga coming out soon; how he's working on a new musical with Elton John; and the possibility of a new record from him, and the status of Scissor Sisters. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Duran Duran Interview, Ryan Adams’ ‘1989’ Album, iHeartRadio Fest Recap Sep 22, 2015

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Duran Duran stop by the Pop Shop Podcast to play a game and talk about working with Nile Rodgers on their new “Paper Gods” album. Plus: A discussion of Ryan Adams’ “1989” album — an interpretation of Taylor Swift’s set of the same name, and how The Weeknd scored the rare feat of replacing himself at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Weeknd Rocks the Charts, Whitney Houston Hologram Tour, iHeartRadio Fest Preview Sep 15, 2015

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The Pop Shop Podcast team chat about how The Weeknd rules both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts, plans for a Whitney Houston hologram tour and preview the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Darren Criss Talks Elsie Fest, Justin Bieber & The Weeknd’s Big No. 1 Debuts, Best ‘Bond’ Themes Sep 09, 2015

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Darren Criss drops in on the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, calling in to discuss the upcoming inaugural Elsie Fest, his Emmy Award nomination, and how he’ll appear in the upcoming TV series "American Horror Story: Hotel." Plus: big No. 1 debuts from Justin Bieber & The Weeknd, and a discussion of the best James Bond themes ever. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Demi Lovato Previews ‘Confident’ Album, VMAs Recap, Justin Bieber & Macklemore Return Sep 01, 2015

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Demi Lovato calls in to the podcast to discuss her new album "Confident," working with Iggy Azalea, the success of “Cool For The Summer” and why the smash hit almost wasn’t her new album’s lead single. Before that, Jason and Keith (and special panelist, Billboard senior editor Katie Atkinson) recap the MTV Video Music Awards: the best performances, the biggest surprises, Miley Cyrus’ spat with Nicki Minaj, Kanye West’s epic speech, Taylor Swift owning another awards show and Justin Bieber’s tears-inducing stage return. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Troye Sivan Discusses ‘Wild,’ Hot 100 Fest Recap, VMAs Preview Aug 25, 2015

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Troye Sivan stops by the Pop Shop Podcast this week to discuss his new album mini-album Wild, his growth as a songwriter, his rabid fan base and his hope that his new music and videos help struggling LGBT youths. Before that, Jason recaps the inaugural Billboard Hot 100 Festival, including the performances by Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Jason Derulo and Little Mix. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Hot 100 Fest Preview with MKTO & Lights, The Weeknd Dominates, Luke Bryan Tops Dr. Dre Aug 18, 2015

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This week’s Pop Shop Podcast previews Billboard’s inaugural Hot 100 Festival, with special guests/fest performers MKTO and Lights stopping by the show. MKTO discusses its new EP, Lights talks about new music and her tour, and both break down the benefits of playing the pop extravaganza that will be Hot 100 Fest. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Icona Pop Talks Opening For One Direction & New Music, Weeknd Hits No. 1, 'Drag Me Down' Debuts Aug 11, 2015

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Icona Pop is on this week’s Pop Shop Podcast to discuss their new single “Emergency,” opening for One Direction on their current stadium run and trying to avoid duplicating “I Love It.” There’s a lot of chart action this week, too, as the Weeknd finally hits No. 1 with “Can’t Feel My Face,” One Direction debuts big with “Drag Me Down” and Drake bows with “Back To Back.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Charlie Puth Interview, One Direction’s ‘Drag Me Down,’ Song of the Summer Check-In Aug 04, 2015

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Charlie Puth stops by to discuss the enormous success of “See You Again,” getting recognized, hanging out with Lil Wayne and what to expect from his debut album. Before that, Jason and Keith tackle One Direction’s “Drag Me Down” — does the new single live up to the hype, is Zayn Malik missed at all, and where should we expect the song to debut on the Hot 100 chart? The guys also revisit their song of the summer predictions, nod to Demi Lovato’s Top 20 entrance, recap the Meek Mill/Drake beef’s effect on each rapper’s sales and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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