Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002, released her chart-topping single “A Moment Like This” the same year, and instantly became a music megastar. Kelly talks to Guy about the hardships of her early life, and how they helped motivate her towards success, the personal story of heartbreak while making her latest album “Chemistry”, hosti ... Show More
Dec 2024
Sylvan Esso: Their Songwriting Routines, “Hey Mami”, the Durham Scene, and Creative Surprises
Ten years ago, Nick Sanborn & Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) exploded onto the indie music scene with their unique electro-pop sound and mysterious aura.Since then, they’ve played some of the biggest stages in the world and have even created their own record label in their adopted ho ... Show More
39m 55s
Dec 2024
Ron Howard: Reinventing Himself After Child Fame, Henry Fonda’s Advice, and His New Sydney Sweeney Film 'Eden'
Ron Howard, the Oscar-winning director behind films like 'Apollo 13' and 'A Beautiful Mind,' sits down with Guy to discuss his remarkable journey from child actor to Hollywood heavyweight. Ron’s latest documentary – “Jim Henson: Idea Man” – about the creator of the Muppets, is av ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2024
Tyler Perry's TV and Film Empire Grew Out of a Single Act of Forgiveness
Actor, filmmaker, and playwright Tyler Perry is one of the most prolific and prosperous entertainers of his generation. Despite growing up in New Orleans with little money, no connections, and few entertainment role models, Tyler went on to build a billion-dollar business – total ... Show More
57m 40s
Mar 2022
20 Years of Kelly Clarkson: What’s Next for the Alpha ‘Idol’ to Conquer?
Incredibly, 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the premiere of "American Idol" – and 20 years since we first got to know the original "Idol" winner, Kelly Clarkson. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, hosts Katie and Keith are looking back at Clarkson’s career – from the pop d ... Show More
31m 22s
Jul 2023
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and television personality, brings her buoyant spirit to the pod for a wide-ranging chat about everything from winning the very first season of American Idol, to living out of her car after her apartment burned down, to the mo ... Show More
58m 6s
Jun 2025
“Since U Been Gone”— Kelly Clarkson
Rob contemplates the art of making an ironic cover song sincere as he enters the dark realm of the 2000s hit TV show, ‘American Idol’. He follows the inevitable success of Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson, who proves with her impossible-to-sing hit song, “Since U Been Gone,” that s ... Show More
1h 36m
Dec 2024
Kelly Clarkson: Stronger | 256
With the holiday season in full swing, we’re talking about one of the reigning queens of Christmas, Kelly Clarkson. (Relax, Mariah Carey fans, we said ""one of..."") The road to stardom for the OG “American Idol” hitmaker has not been easy. From surviving a broken home, to naviga ... Show More
45m 58s
Jun 2021
Kelly Clarkson: Small-Town Starts, F-You Attitudes, & Combating Industry Standards
Kelly Clarkson, Grammy Award-winning singer and Emmy Award-winning talk show host, takes us through her mental and physical health journey after becoming one of the biggest popstars in the world. She shares how growing up in a small Texas town prepared her for global fame and how ... Show More
1h 13m