Trevor, Grammy Executive Producer Ben Winston, and Trevor’s good friend Sizwe Dhlomo take us deep behind the scenes of music’s biggest night. The trio discusses the decision to hold the event against the backdrop of the L.A. fires, how a series of unrelated missed calls made Ben think Trevor was dropping out, Beyonce’s at long last first album of the year wi ... Show More
Jan 22
Rachel Yehuda: The Biology of What We Carry
In this episode, Trevor and Eugene unpack intergenerational trauma with psychiatrist Rachel Yehuda. Turns out, trauma is inherited, passed down through generations, but don’t fear! The three turn the heavy science of PTSD into a profound conversation about meaning-making and we l ... Show More
1h 32m
Jan 20
Prime Minister Mia Mottley: Climate, Immigration, and the Power of Small Nations
In this very special bonus episode that’s as smart as it is fun, Trevor goes one-on-one with Barbados' Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. Between lessons on Bajan slang, "road tennis" Olympic dreams, and big ideas on global finance, climate change, and managed migration, Mottley proves ... Show More
1h 35m
Jan 15
John Oliver: Why Everything is a Scam: FIFA, Mergers, & Information Literacy
John Oliver, professional shit-stirrer and host of the award winning "Last Week Tonight", sits down with Trevor and Eugene for a hilarious, profound, and wide reaching conversation. From comparing notes on their Daily Show origin stories, to the state of comedy and the modern med ... Show More
2h 1m
Aug 2021
Jimmy Cliff on New Music, Working with Tarrus Riley, and the 50th Anniversary of The Harder They Come
Jimmy Cliff grabs some talk time with Kyle Meredith to tell us about his new single, “Human Touch,” and the upcoming album, Bridges. The reggae legend tips us on working with Tarrus Riley in the producer chair, reveals where his unending source of positivity comes from, and share ... Show More
11m 52s
Jan 2025
Will the "Beyoncé Bowl" Secure Her Album of the Year? And Other New Year's Pop News.
Nora and Nathan talk about Beyoncé's Christmas halftime show, dubbed the "Beyoncé Bowl," and whether the first live performance of 'Cowboy Carter' will be enough to secure it Album of the Year at the Grammys (1:00). Then they catch up on some other pop news from the past week, in ... Show More
52m 2s
Jun 2014
Pop Shop Podcast 6/16/14 (Bonnaroo 2014: Kanye West, Sam Smith, Skrillex)
On this special episode, Jason flies solo and hosts live from Bonnaroo 2014 alongside Billboard.com editorial assistant Chris Payne, Billboard social/streaming charts manager William Gruger and their folk-loving pal Patrick to discuss the festival live from Manchester, Tennessee. ... Show More
31m 53s
Feb 2025
Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show Was the Pop Peak of Rapper’s Most Mainstream Year Yet
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, including guest appearances from SZA and Serena Williams, and chatting about some other moments at the Big Game, including the stadium crowd seemingly booing Taylor S ... Show More
42m 28s
Nov 2017
T.I and The Hustle Gang / Bruno Mars Interview and More
<p>Today we had T.I and The Hustle Gang join the show where they talked about younger generation vs. the older generation when it comes to music, new music and more. Also, they had a chance to talk to Grammy award winner and now 6 time nominator for this years Grammy Awards, Brun ... Show More
1h 17m
Jan 2025
Changes to the 2025 Grammys and the Complicated State of Music
Matt is joined by Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares, to discuss how the Grammys plan to address and support the people affected by wildfires in Los Angeles, how the week leading up to music's biggest night is changing this year, why the Grammys are movi ... Show More
32m 24s