Pop Shop Podcast

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Pop Shop Podcast 3/26/15: Brandon Flowers Interview & Zayn Malik Leaves One Direction Mar 26, 2015

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The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new single “Can’t Deny My Love,” his upcoming solo record and destructive approach to creating a new sound for himself. Before that, Jason and Keith pour one out for Zayn Malik, who officially left One Direction; the guys talk about why this was the right move for the group, other pop acts that have survived after losing one member, and whether or not this was due to band friction. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 3/19/15: ‘Empire’ vs. Madonna, Kendrick Lamar, ‘X Factor’ New Zealand Mar 19, 2015

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Jason and Keith discuss the showdown between the Empire season 1 soundtrack and Madonna’s Rebel Heart album on the Billboard 200 chart; Kendrick Lamar’s thrilling new album To Pimp A Butterfly; new Top 10 hits from Sam Smith and Fetty Wap; the Hot 100 debuts of new songs from Mumford & Sons and Jason Derulo; and the X Factor New Zealand debacle, starring Natalia Kills and Willy Moon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 3/12/15: Madonna’s Album, Robin Thicke Loses, Iggy Azalea’s Rough 2015 Mar 12, 2015

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On this week’s episode, the guys discuss Madonna’s just-released new album "Rebel Heart" — the best songs, the overall mood, the potential singles and possibility of going No. 1 on next week’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Jason and Keith also tackle the surprising verdict in the “Blurred Lines” trial, Iggy Azalea’s tour postponement, and chart hits from Ed Sheeran, Kanye West, Carly Rae Jepsen and the "Empire" cast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 3/5/15: Carly Rae Jepsen Interview, Selena Gomez, Pitbull, Kelly Clarkson Mar 05, 2015

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On this week’s episode, Carly Rae Jepsen stops by to discuss her new single “I Really Like You,” following up “Call Me Maybe” and more. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss Pitbull and Ne-Yo’s new Top 10 single “Time Of Our Lives,” Selena Gomez and Zedd debuting in the Top 20 of the Hot 100 with “I Want You To Know,” the growing chart success of Fox’s hit drama "Empire," Big Sean’s first No. 1 album and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 2/26/15: Tori Kelly Interview, Lady Gaga, Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd Feb 26, 2015

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Tori Kelly is this week’s Pop Shop Podcast guest, and the promising pop singer-songwriter discusses her new single “Nobody Love,” working with Max Martin and more. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss Lady Gaga’s buzzed-about performance at the Oscars, Imagine Dragons’ No. 1 album debut, the Weeknd crashing the Top 10 of the Hot 100 for the first time as a solo artist and “Uptown Funk’s” Hot 100 dominance. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 2/19/15: Ask The Pop Shop, Drake, ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ Ed Sheeran Feb 19, 2015

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Jason and Keith hold another session of ‘Ask The Pop Shop,’ answering Twitter questions about Madonna’s next album, Taylor Swift’s chart dominance, Ed Sheeran’s chances of hitting No. 1 and much more. Before that, the guys discuss the surprise release — and huge chart debut — of Drake’s new for-sale mixtape; the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack’s success; Taylor Swift’s “Style” reaching the Top 10 of the Hot 100; post-Grammy sales bumps for Sam Smith and Beck; and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 2/12/15: Cody Simpson Interview, Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding Feb 12, 2015

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The guys welcome special guest Cody Simpson, the teen pop heartthrob who discusses his change in musical direction, the status of his collaborative album with Justin Bieber and why he’s glad he hasn’t scored a Top 5 hit yet. Before that, Keith and Jason dive into the charts, including Taylor Swift’s continued reign on the albums tally, Sam Smith’s chances of finally going No. 1 with In The Lonely Hour, “FourFiveSeconds” striding into the Top 10 of the Hot 100, Ellie Goulding’s new Top 10 hit, and Missy Elliott’s triumphant return to the Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 2/9/15: 2015 Grammys Recap Feb 09, 2015

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The guys talk about Beck's surprising album of the year win, and Beyonce's snub in the category; Sam Smith's triumph in three of the four major categories; performances from Madonna, Kanye West, Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry, Sia, AC/DC and many others; and their red carpet experiences chatting with Sam Smith, HAIM, Rick Ross, Charli XCX and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 2/5/15: Grammys Preview with Nile Rodgers and Annie Lennox! Feb 05, 2015

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Jason and Keith are joined by not one but two musical legends — Nile Rodgers and Annie Lennox — for a preview of the 57th annual Grammy Awards! Nile co-hosts the extra-long episode and discusses the creation of the just-announced new Chic album, hitting the studio with Lady Gaga and Diane Warren, jamming with Flea and much more. Then Nile helps Jason and Keith make their predictions for the four major Grammys categories this year. And before the conclusion of the show, Annie Lennox (who is performing at this year’s Grammys alongside Hozier) stopped by the Pop Shop Podcast to chat with Keith about her new music, the upcoming Grammys, Hozier’s vocal power and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 1/29/15: Olly Murs Interview, Katy Perry Super Bowl, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy Jan 29, 2015

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U.K. pop phenom Olly Murs stops by to discuss his upcoming album "Never Been Better," his love of Las Vegas and Sam Smith’s comments about reality TV competitions. Before that, Jason and Keith have a ton to discuss, including Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime show, Rihanna’s Hot 100 return with “FourFiveSeconds,” Fall Out Boy’s impressive No. 1 album launch and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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