Pop Shop Podcast

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Pop Shop Podcast 11/6/14: Taylor Swift Rules, Beyonce's Platinum Edition, Calvin Harris Nov 06, 2014

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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

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Pop Shop Podcast 10/30/14: Taylor Swift ‘1989’ Extravaganza! Oct 30, 2014

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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

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Pop Shop Podcast 10/23/14: Kiesza Interview, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Florida Georgia Line Oct 23, 2014

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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

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Pop Shop Podcast 10/16/14: Darren Criss Co-Hosts, Jimmy Fallon Interview Oct 16, 2014

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Jason and Keith are joined by special co-host Darren Criss, who sits in for an hour of music talk after answering a few questions about the final season of “Glee”. The guys talk to Darren about Meghan Trainor’s six-week run atop the Hot 100, Taylor Swift’s new song “Out Of The Woods,” the rise of Tove Lo and Bobby Shmurda, Nick Jonas’ surging hit “Jealous” and an unforgettable week for Hozier. Also on this week’s Pop Shop Podcast, the guys welcome special guest Jimmy Fallon, who debuts in the Top 40 of this week’s Hot 100 chart with his viral hit “Ew!”. You’ll hear Keith become the first one to tell Jimmy Fallon where “Ew!” debuted on the Hot 100 chart during a phone conversation, and the elated reaction is something you don’t want to miss. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 10/9/14: Ask The Pop Shop, Carrie Underwood, Lorde, Adele Oct 09, 2014

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Jason is on vacation this week, so Keith is joined by special guest Gary Trust (Billboard's associate director of charts/airplay) for a charts-filled Pop Shop Podcast. Keith and Gary break down Blake Shelton's second No. 1 album, Bringing Back The Sunshine, how Adele's 21 album has reached a new major sales milestone and what albums are on the horizon that might be blockbuster sellers. They also discuss how women dominate the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 for a record fifth straight week, and why women are doing so well at top 40 radio; how Carrie Underwood blasts onto the Hot 100 with her new single, "Something In the Water," and Lorde also arrives with her latest, "Yellow Flicker Beat." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 10/2/14: Tove Lo Interview, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, One Direction, Thom Yorke Oct 02, 2014

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Tove Lo stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss “Habits (Stay High)” becoming a personally revealing pop smash, her risqué songwriting, working with Max Martin and why she won’t be able to match Katy Perry’s dance moves when she opens up the PRISMATIC tour later this year. Jason and Keith also discuss Lady Gaga scoring her third No. 1 album; why Thom Yorke’s Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes will not appear on the Billboard charts (yet); Kendrick Lamar notching a Top 40 debut on the Hot 100, while Clean Bandit moves into the Top 10; and new singles from One Direction, Lorde and Fergie. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 9/25/14: iHeartRadio Fest Recap, Year of the Booty, Barbra Streisand Tops Chris Brown Sep 25, 2014

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On this week’s episode, Jason discusses his experience at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which included performances from Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Nicki Minaj, Usher, One Direction and more. Jason and Keith also chat about the Year of the Booty following the Top 20 debut of Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea’s “Booty” collaboration, and break down Barbra Streisand’s No. 1 album debut; early forecasts for Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett’s "Cheek To Cheek" album sales; new singles from Kendrick Lamar, Jessie J, Calvin Harris and Charli XCX, and whether they sound like future smashes; and why OneRepublic’s album is suddenly back in the Top 10 this week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 9/18/14: Fall Music Preview (Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, One Direction, Foo Fighters) Sep 18, 2014

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This week’s episode is a comprehensive preview of fall’s biggest album releases, as Jason and Keith are joined by Billboard staffers Harley Brown, Steven Horowitz and Megan Buerger. The roundtable discusses what we can hope for from Taylor Swift’s 1989 album, Nicki Minaj’s trending-upward stock before The Pinkprint’s release, whether or not One Direction’s Four is their last big hurrah, and how rock fans should feel about Foo Fighters’ ambitious new project. All of your fall music questions are answered here! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 9/11/14: Nick & Knight Interview, U2, Meghan Trainor, Maroon 5 Sep 11, 2014

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The guys welcome Nick & Knight, the new duo composed of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and New Kids on the Block’s Jordan Knight, who discuss their first collaborative project, upcoming tour and their favorite songs from each other’s boy bands. Jason and Keith also break down U2’s surprise, free album release at the Apple event; Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” hitting No. 1 on the Hot 100; Maroon 5 scoring another No. 1 album; and Bob Marley’s highest-charting album ever. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pop Shop Podcast 9/4/14: Martin Kierszenbaum Talks Madonna, Summer's Winners & Losers, Ariana Grande Hits No. 1 Sep 04, 2014

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This week's podcast features an interview with Martin Kierszenbaum, the head of Cherrytree Records and the recording artist Cherry Cherry Boom Boom; the veteran record executive discusses his work on Madonna's hotly anticipated next project, among other things. Jason and Keith also discuss Ariana Grande's sophomore album My Everything hitting No. 1; Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" being named Song of the Summer; and summer's biggest winners and losers in music, including the masterminds behind "Problem" and TV singing competitions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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