Modern Classics is the new series where Charlie and Nate invite their favorite musicians, journalists, and friends of the show to wax lyrical about a song that's important in their life. In the first installment of Modern Classics, Nate and Charlie sit down with the host of NPR’s hit news and culture program It’s Been a Minute, Sam Sanders. Sam is one of the ... 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 2021
We Talk To Adele About Her New Album and Chris Stapleton Collab + Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson on their New Duet + Bobby’s Mailbag: Is It Breaking Bro Code???
We are so excited to welcome Adele on the show for the first time! We talk about her new album, collaboration with Chris Stapleton and more! Bobby talks to Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson about their new duet “Never Say Never”, how Lainey celebrated her first No. 1 and what song ... Show More
45m 6s
Jun 2015
Jess Glynne Discusses Debut Album, "See You Again" Tops "Bad Blood," Florence vs. Jason Derulo & More
Jess Glynne, the Grammy-winning voice of Clean Bandit’s “Rather Be,” stops by the Pop Shop Podcast this week to discuss her debut album, overcoming heartbreak and her love of soccer and horseback riding. Before that, Jason and Keith talk about “See You Again” bumping “Bad Blood” ... Show More
52m 23s
Oct 2015
Sam Smith's Bond Song, Disclosure & Lorde, Sia, Little Mix & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast
Billboard staffers discuss Sam Smiths' James Bond song "Writing's on the Wall," Sia's "Alive," Disclosure's Lorde collbo "Magnets," Ryan Adams' cover of Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams," Fetty Wap ft. Monty's "Jugg" and Little Mix's "Love Me Like You." See acast.com/privacy for pr ... Show More
41m 27s
Mar 2017
Why James Blunt 'Had to Get Over' Chasing a Hit; Plus Nicki Minaj Makes Chart History
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, James Blunt stops by to talk about his new album “The Afterlove,” working with Ed Sheeran and Ryan Tedder on the project, and how he felt a new “confidence” going into the album. Plus, we’ve got news on Drake’s “More Life” album, the bloc ... Show More
32m 56s
Jun 2024
Ep 134: Lynks on ditching earnest music for the life of a masked entertainer and new queer icon
South Londoner Lynks used to make the type of straight-faced, emotional music that all of his friends were making, until one day, for a bit of fun, he decided to adopt a masked drag persona and lean into being an entertainer. His thumping alt. pop songs since have centred around ... Show More
41m 9s
Jun 2024
Missy Elliott's "Work It" with Punkie Johnson
On this special re-run, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined this week by comedian and friend of the pod, Punkie Johnson. Together, they go on a quest to flip it and reverse it and unpack the many layers of samples and interpolations that went into Missy Elliott’s 2002 banger, Work It. ... Show More
1h 1m