Nora discusses her new book, 'Hit Girls,' about how stars like Britney Spears and Beyoncé shaped our current pop landscape (1:00). Then she and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter's new single "Manchild" and her forthcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' (22:49), before previewing the upcoming Lorde and HAIM albums (46:43).
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Sep 24
Taylor Swift Is Ready for an 'Encore.' Plus, Miley Cyrus's 'Bass Persuades'
We have been cl0wned. After dropping a series of obscure clues, Taylor Swift revealed that she is releasing an expanded edition of 'The Life of a Showgirl' on Friday called 'Encore,' featuring four bonus tracks. Nora and Nathan speculate as to why she's deciding to release bonus ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2017
Katy Perry, Lorde and Halsey: How to Make a Pop Album in 2017
Three female pop stars, three different approaches: a conversation about their new albums, on Popcast. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio ... Show More
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Jun 2025
Sabrina Carpenter Album Art Discourse, the Tonys, and a Dakota Johnson Press Tour | We’re Obsessed
It’s a just-trying-to-get-through-the-week type of week! Jodi and Nora first talk about all the sort-of songs of summer suggestions from listeners (1:25), which has been compiled into a playlist for your pleasure and convenience, and specifically ‘Manchild’ and the discourse surr ... Show More
1h 28m
Mar 2023
'Hannah Montana' to 'Flowers': Miley Cyrus' Hits, Highs, and Lows,
We discuss Miley Cyrus' new album 'Endless Summer Vacation,' including her smash 'Flowers' – and look back at her whole wild career path, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 10m
Jun 2025
Kylie Jenner’s Boob Recipe, Taylor Swift Buys Her Masters, and Hailee Steinfeld’s Wedding | We’re Obsessed
It’s a Nora episode! Jodi and Nora discuss the question du jour on the internet: Is Kylie Jenner a feminist for revealing her boob job recipe (7:54)? Then, Jodi and Nora do a massive pop music download. They talk about Miley Cyrus’s appearance on Every Single Album this week, Nor ... Show More
1h 29m