Three-time Grammy nominee and pop songwriting powerhouse Justin Tranter joins us to talk about his process and his remarkable lists of hits for Chappell Roan, Fall Out Boy, Imagine Dragons, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and many others.
Sep 2024
Camila Cabello, Drake, Katy Perry, Doechii, Charli xcx, Troye Sivan, Justin Bieber, Meghan Trainor, T-Pain, Sabrina Carpenter, Paris Hilton, Megan Thee Stallion
31m 15s
Sep 2019
"Like a Prayer" by Madonna
<p>Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone... except for everyone listening to this episode, because we're traveling together through doubt and deliverance with Madonna's "Like a Prayer." Kirk takes a look at the high-contrast drama of the megastar's 1989 megahit, with its c ... Show More
44m 50s
May 2021
Dannic presents Fonk Radio 244
It’s an epic episode of Fonk Radio this week, jam-packed with world-class electronic dance music. Expect tracks from the likes of John Dahlback, David Guetta, Dyro, Jack Wins, Melsen, Raven & Kreyn, and more. There's also an exclusive mashup to check, and a huge ID remix too. ... Show More
59m 14s
Jan 2025
25 Predictions for 2025: Grammys, J-pop, kazoos and more
2024 was an unpredictable year, and 2025 seems to be cut from the same cloth. So for this episode of Switched On Pop, Nate, Charlie, and Reanna look into the crystal ball of pop music to create a (playable) bingo card of predictions for the coming year – including AI songs on the ... Show More
55m 45s
Dec 2024
Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Camila Cabello, Playboi Carti, Kygo, HAYLA, Kelli-Leigh, ATB, Dopamine
32m 50s
May 2020
"Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens
<p>D, A, C, G. Four chords, placed end to end, repeated over and over again.</p><p>On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Sufjan Stevens's "Chicago," the centerpiece of his brilliant 2005 album <i>Illinois</i>. It's a towering construction supported by four chords, with bui ... Show More
57m 10s
Mar 2020
"God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys
<p>As sure as there are stars above you, Strong Songs will be here to deliver musical deep-dives straight into your eardrums. This week is no different, as Kirk picks apart Brian Wilson's chamber-pop masterpiece "God Only Knows."</p><p>The sleigh bells ring, the french horn solos ... Show More
56m 12s
<p>You don't have to cry, pray, or beg - Kirk is happy to break down one of the 90s' most iconic pop hits without any further encouragement.</p><p>Yes, it's time to take apart The Cardigans' 1996 hit "Lovefool," a song that sounds one way when it's that <i>Romeo + Juliet</i> song ... Show More
<p class="p1">Tracklist:</p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">I'M HIS, HE'S MINE - Katy Perry, Doechii</li> <li class="li1">Skin - Sabrina Carpenter</li> <li class="li1">BBA - Paris Hilton, Megan Thee Stallion</li> <li class="li1">Don't Lie - The Chainsmokers. Kim Petras</li> <li ... Show More
<p class="p1">Tracklist:</p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">New Romantics - Taylor Swift, Joel Freck</li> <li class="li1">Unconditional - Kelli-Leigh, Flubs</li> <li class="li1">I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Hi_Tack</li> <li class="li1">Something About You - Ryan Skyy</li> <li ... Show More
<p>Tracklist:</p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">Cold Heart (PS1 Remix) - Elton John & Dua Lipa</li> <li class="li1">Desire - Years & Years, Tove Lo</li> <li class="li1">I Don't Care (Loud Luxury Remix) - Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber</li> <li class="li1">Turn Back Time - Diplo, So ... Show More
