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We trace Taylor Swift's pandemic-era rise to new heights, and take a new look at the ongoing Eras tour, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Noel Gallagher on his new album Council Skies, how he wrote "Wonderwall," why he knows his brother Liam doesn't really want to reunite Oasis, why he hates co-writers, and much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

This week, we’re sharing an episode of the podcast series Making from WBEZ. Before becoming a cultural lightning rod, Kanye West was a self-confident teenager, handing out mixtapes on the South and West sides of Chicago. In the first episode of this two-part podcast series, they ... Show More

AJ McLean stops by to talk about what it’s starting over with a country music career after all his success with the Backstreet Boys. AJ also talks about what he thinks it will take for Backstreet Boys to win a Grammy and the song he would take out of their set if he had to.  Lear ... Show More

Rob explores one of the greatest boy band songs of all time, “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys, by discussing the nonsensical yet sonically pleasing lyricism and the perception of boy bands in larger cultural criticism.This episode was originally produced as a Music and ... Show More

Jeremy D. Larson, Alphonse Pierre, and Ryan Dombal break down the many reasons why the superstar rapper’s long-awaited new album is such a disappointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking all about Adele's resurgence for a delightful press blitz and what we've missed most about the singer during her years-long absence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Jason Derulo gets into a fight in Las Vegas and it was all caught on tape, Ben Affleck said his daughters were so star-struck meeting Taylor Swift they were left speechless and Aaliyah‘s new posthumous album, 'Unstoppable,' is set to be released later this month. Learn more about ... Show More

Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean reveals everything to Amy and T.J. His relationship with is his daughters, co-parenting after his recent split of 12 years, and is he ready to date again?  Plus the future for the Backstreet Boys and how he became a die hard “Swiftie”. See omnystudio.co ... Show More

The conversation with AJ McLean continues. AJ shares his parenthood journey and dealing with a life-changing decision by his daughter. Plus, a wild throwback as they read through an old interview AJ did with Teen Beat magazine!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast Grammy preview episode, seven-time Grammy winner Mark Ronson also recalls his first time at the awards show as a teenage seat filler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Jeremy Larson swaps Foo Fighters memories with Senior Writer Marc Hogan and Associate News Director Evan Misker as they discuss the healing power of the arena rock legends’ 11th album, But Here We Are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

President Obama and Bruce sit down to talk popular music, their early musical influences and memories, and the inspiration behind Springsteen’s Broadway show. They share some of their favorite artists (think: Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, and more).--Find the episode ... Show More