Adrian Younge is a producer for entertainment greats ranging from Jay Z and Kendrick Lamar to the Wu Tang clan, a composer for television shows such as Marvel's Luke Cage (with A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Mohammad), and owner of the Linear Labs record label and analog studio. Younge has a new mixed media project that breaks down the evolution of racis ... Show More
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
Nov 2020
Afrobeats’ Global Takeover
Over the last several years, American listeners have grown more and more attuned to the sounds of West African pop music—also known as Afrobeats–whether it’s the swaggering Nigerian Afro-fusion of Burna Boy, the playfully genre-bending anthems of Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae, ... Show More
51m 9s
Nov 2021
November 2nd - Little Mix on Jesy Nelson's Blackfishing Controversy, Adele Drops ’30’ Track List & Cardi B to Host 2021 American Music Awards
Cardi B is set to make her hosting debut at the 2021 American Music Awards, Little Mix break their silence on former member Jesy Nelson’s exit from the group and her ‘Blackfishing’ controversy and Adele unveils the tracklisting for her forthcoming studio album ’30.’ Learn more ab ... Show More
3m 1s
Feb 2018
Zedd on Why Maren Morris Had the 'Perfect Voice' for 'The Middle;' Plus Oscar Predictions & More
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, superstar artist/DJ/producer Zedd joins the Pop Shop! The Grammy Award-winning chart-topper discusses the making of his latest smash single, “The Middle,” with Maren Morris and Grey, how Morris had the "perfect voice" for the song, and how the trac ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2020
Introducing: Blood on the Tracks an iHeartRadio Original
Phil Spector: Murderer. Musical genius. His story is told from the perspective of those who knew him best, his famous so-called friends. Blood On The Tracks is part true crime, part historical fiction, part spoken word lo-fi beat noir brought to you by Jake Brennan, the host of t ... Show More
3m 56s
Apr 2023
April 19 - Megan Addresses Tory Lanez, BLACKPINK Jams to Spice Girls, Ariana Grande ‘Wicked’ Casting News & More
BLACKPINK wasted no time bringing the pop straight to your dome on “Carpool Karaoke”. Loren Gray reveals her love for Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, talks about growing up with Eminem, her My Chemical Romance tattoo, and more! Amanda Seyfried, Dove Cameron, and Reneé Rapp are just ... Show More
8m 54s