Nora and Nathan are back to cover a very busy spring for pop music. They'll be breaking down everything from Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' to Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' and of course Taylor Swift's newest release: 'The Tortured Poets Department.' It's "Pop Girl Spring" starting March 28th.
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Jun 13
'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' | Every Single Album: Olivia Rodrigo
Nora and Nathan break down the third studio album from Olivia Rodrigo, 'You Seem Prrety Sad for a Girl So in Love.' They talk about why this record represents such a pivotal moment in her career (1:00), the heavy 80's and 90's rock influences that are present throughout (33:36), ... Show More
1h 24m
Jun 11
New Music Corner: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, and Charli XCX
Nora and Nathan catch up on some of the new music that was released while they were out. Including: the song Taylor Swift did for 'Toy Story 5' (22:25), the latest single off of Olivia Rodrigo's forthcoming album 'You Look Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' (39:33), the first sing ... Show More
1h 8m
May 22
Album Swap: 'Autobiography' by Ashlee Simpson and 'Not a Pretty Girl' by Ani DiFranco
Nora and Nathan are back with another album swap. First up, 'Autobiography' by Ashlee Simpson, an album defined by her hit "Pieces of Me" and a lot of aughts-era angst (1:00). Then, Ani DiFranco's 'Not A Pretty Girl,' a '90s feminist icon who used her press-on nails to create the ... Show More
1h 28m
Nov 2017
Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Roll Out, Eminem’s New Single & Can Camila Cabello Hit No. 1 on the Hot 100?
It’s all about Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” on the new Pop Shop Podcast, as Jason and Keith dive into their thoughts about the album, and how the set is off to a sizzling sales start. Plus, the Pop Shop team chat about Eminem’s new single, “Walk on Water,” featuring Beyoncé, and i ... Show More
29m 52s
Apr 2016
Jackie Evancho Talks Going Pop; Plus Desiigner's No. 1 & Beyonce's 'Lemonade'
On our latest show, we welcome Jackie Evancho, the 16-year-old classical music prodigy who is dipping her toes in the top 40 waters with her debut pop single "Apocalypse." We talked about why she wanted to venture into pop music, which current pop star is her inspiration and what ... Show More
31m 34s
Jul 2020
July 31st - Beyoncé's Visual Album 'Black Is King,' Billie Eilish's New Song 'My Future' & Taylor Swift's Hilarious Tweet to a Fan
Beyoncé's visual album 'Black Is King' is here, Billie Eilish's new song "my future" is the top trending video on YouTube and Taylor Swift has the best reaction to a fan missing her surprise album drop. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, July ... Show More
4m 27s
Feb 2021
Taylor Swift Joins the History of Re-Recorded Music -- But She's Taking It Even Further
On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we take a look back at the history of pop stars re-recording their music, from Prince's new version of "1999" or Def Leppard reclaiming their biggest hits, but no one has ever taken it to the lengths that Swift has in store. Learn more a ... Show More
29m 55s
Jun 2019
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello's 'Senorita' & Why Their Pop Partnership Is So Powerful
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's new duet "Senorita," and why their pop partnership is such a powerful pairing. Plus, we dive into big chart news from Madonna and Bruce Springsteen, as well as the latest single to be denied No. 1 ... Show More
29m 10s
Sep 2017
Nadine Coyle Gets Back to ‘Work’ on New Single, Talks Girls Aloud’s Legacy: ‘The Music Just Still Sounds So Good’
Nadine Coyle guest stars on the latest Pop Shop Podcast, as the singer/songwriter (and 1/5 of U.K. girl group Girls Aloud) drops in to talk about her new single “Go to Work” and of course the legacy of Girls Aloud. Plus, the Pop Shop team dives into chart news about Thomas Rhett ... Show More
36m 37s
Aug 2019
Songs of Summer Call-in Special
Every year, critics and media outlets the world over put out definitive song-of-summer guides based on... well, we’re not always entirely sure. Certainly popularity, as measured by streams and radio play; not to mention that bewildering feeling that creeps up some time mid-July, ... Show More
52m 59s