Us at Switched On Pop are off on vacation, but don't fret – this week we're still bringing you an episode, courtesy of the Vulture podcast Into It with Sam Sanders. If you've openly wondered why concert tickets seemingly have gotten more confusing and expensive, this episode's for you.
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Content creator and head of the Beyhive Kalen Allen is more than OK s ... 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
Aug 2023
Eras Tour, Take 2: What We Noticed Seeing Taylor Swift’s Epic Concert More Than Once
Taylor Swift goes back to December all the time, and the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast crew goes back to The Eras Tour all the time — or at least twice. On the latest episode, Katie & Keith talk all about hitting SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., for Night 4 of Swift’s epic Eras To ... Show More
36m 32s
Oct 2023
Troye Sivan Talks ‘Something to Give Each Other’ Album & How Janet Jackson ‘Changed the Trajectory of My Life’
Troye Sivan joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his "joyous" new album "Something to Give Each Other," how Janet Jackson has "changed the trajectory of" his life, and his thoughts on a possible new concert tour: "I want it to be the tour of my life." Plus, hosts Ka ... Show More
51m 36s
Nov 2022
The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle, Explained
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to dive deep into the chaos of trying to buy tickets to Taylor Swift’s newly announced Era’s Tour. They discuss who is to blame for the Ticketmaster meltdown, detail the process of setting ticket prices for concerts, and speculate on how T ... Show More
28m 35s
Nov 2022
Ticket scalpers and the Taylor Swift fiasco (Encore)
For most people, buying scalped tickets may be the only way to see Taylor Swift's Eras tour. Thanks, Ticketmaster. But economically speaking, the resale market is more complicated than it seems.
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8m 27s
Jan 2020
January 16th - Beyonce Pulls an Oprah, Taylor Swift's Netflix Doc & Demi Lovato Makes a Touchdown With the Super Bowl 2020
Beyoncé channels her inner Oprah, Taylor Swift is headed to Sundance Film Festival and Demi Lovato takes on the Super Bowl. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories of the day for Thursday, January 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic ... Show More
4m 24s
Apr 2023
April 25 - Taylor Swift Explains Tour Injury, Shenseea Talks Coachella Performance, & More
We caught up with Shenseea at Coachella and talked with her about her love for dancehall music, performing at Coachella, and collaborating with artists like Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, and Gwen Stefani. Taylor Swift explains the hand injury she sustained on tour and Drake add ... Show More
6m 6s