Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap an exciting and star-studded 2025 Grammy Awards, break down what it was like to be there in person, and nominate their biggest winners and losers from music’s biggest night. They also talk about Chappell Roan's acceptance speech pleading for record labels to treat their artists better, Kendrick's dominant nig ... Show More
Jan 21
The Last Sundance (in Park City) and Why Boulder?
Matt is joined by Eugene Hernandez, director of the Sundance Film Festival, to discuss the last year in Park City, the decision to leave Utah, and what we can expect in Boulder, Colorado. Later, they share some of their favorite stories from their time at the festival over the ye ... Show More
32m 27s
Feb 2025
Why We (Still) Think the Grammys Are Good Now
Big wins for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan. Standout performances from Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter. A conversation about why the 2025 awards worked. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on App ... Show More
50m 45s
Jan 2025
Snakes in the Recording Academy...Our Grammy Ballots!
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This week, we’re pretending we get a say in the Grammys and casting our votes for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and all the categories that matter (and some that don’t). We laugh, we cheer, we boo, we beg th ... Show More
56m 58s
Mar 2025
Inside the 2025 Oscars: Our View From the Crowd for 007 Music Tribute, 'Wicked' Show Opener & More
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells Keith all about her night inside the Dolby Theatre for the 97th Academy Awards, where the Wicked duo of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the show; LISA, Doja Cat and RAYE teamed up for a three-part tribute to the music of J ... Show More
50m 48s
Feb 2025
2025 GRAMMYs Review: Please Be Seated For The Diva Parade
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Today's episode contains the Snake Nation's favorite cosmic occurrence: supreme diva behavior. From Chappell Roan, to Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Beyonce, Shakira, and Charli XCXThis year, the Grammy Awards were s ... Show More
1h 23m
Mar 2025
The 97th Academy Awards
The ladies return a day early this week to discuss the biggest award show of the year, the 97th Academy Awards. The two discuss their favorite celebrities spotted throughout the night, who won what, the hosts, the production, the lows, and of course, the fashion.
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42m 28s
Nov 2024
Grammy nominations analysis, plus actors June Squibb and Barry Keoghan
Is 2025 finally Beyoncé's year to win Best Album at the Grammys? Awardist host and EW music editor Jason Lamphier break down the recent nominations, including Record and Album of the Year, and Best New Artist — and how Sabrina Carpenter is eligible with her sixth studio album. Pl ... Show More
1h 24m
Aug 2024
Bonus Episode: Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and a Critical Double Standard
This week in the After Party, Jake wrestles wonders why certain artists, especially female artists, have a harder time with the critics and the press. Plus, Jake gets your takes on if the 90s really were "peak life." As we prepare for next week's episode on the sordid criminal hi ... Show More
44m 28s
Nov 13
☎️Phone a Snake: YOUR Unpopular Grammy Opinions
Your favorite hotline is back with a pressing topic: the 2026 Grammy nominations. It’s a perplexing list of some divas, randoms, and sneaks. The Snake Nation sounded off powerfully about Katseye, Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande, Role Model, Alex Warren, and many more victims. Enjoy! J ... Show More
52m 58s