Every Single Album

Nora and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter pulling double-duty as the host of 'SNL' last week (1:00) and on the other side of the coast, Charli XCX popping up at Lorde's show to perform "Girl, so confusing" (11:28). Then, they talk about the sophomore album from British pop star Olivia Dean, 'The Art of Loving.' They discuss how Dean is similar to Adele, both in origin and sound (20:57), her bra...

Our clowning has finally been proved right: We're getting an Eras Tour docuseries. Nora and Nathan talk about the announcement that Taylor Swift will be releasing a six-episode docuseries about her record-breaking tour (1:00), do a very close reading of the trailer that was dropped along with the announcement (9:49), and make some predictions about what this series could cover (25:53). Hosts: Nora...

It's been a week since the release of 'The Life of a Showgirl,' and it's time for a debrief. First, Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift breaking Adele's record for first-week album sales (1:00), then they open up the mailbag to answer questions about favorite discoveries made since the album dropped (18:43), whether or not they think this album will get any Grammy nominations (38:21), and what...

Lights, camera, showtime! It's time to talk about Taylor Swift's newest album: 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the record and why this is an album you should just have fun with (1:00), how Swift's reunion with Max Martin and Shellback worked out (31:33), how Swift continues to be powered by conflict on songs like "Father Figure" and "Actually Romanti...

We're 8 days out from the release of Taylor Swift's newest album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' so it's time to work through some feelings. Nora and Nathan talk about all of the promo (or lack of) leading up to the release (1:00), how the success of this album might impact Swift's level of stardom (17:06), and all of their other final predictions for the record (46:56). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nath...

Nora and Nathan chat about some music and pop culture news from the week, like the 2026 Coachella lineup, which surprisingly features Justin Bieber as a headliner (1:00); Charli XCX's second wedding in Sicily, featuring Matty Healy (15:07); and whether or not Taylor Swift was really at the Chiefs game last Sunday (25:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more...

Nora and Nathan briefly recap their favorite moments from the VMAs (1:00) before getting into the debut album from Audrey Hobert, 'Who's the Clown?' (12:22). They talk about Hobert's other job—writing songs with Gracie Abrams (17:47)—the ways in which this album is similar to and different from Abrams's 'The Secret of Us' (23:33), and the complex lyrics over simple chords that make this album one...

A year after ‘Short n' Sweet’, Nora and Nathan are back to break down Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’! They decide whether "Manchild" was the song of the summer and share their thoughts on the band-like production team behind the album (00:42). They talk about Sabrina’s second single from the album, “Tears,” accompanied by a music video featuring Colman Domingo, and b...

Nora and Nathan discuss how Taylor Swift shut down the internet with her engagement to Travis Kelce. They talk about the logistics of making it a surprise and keeping it a secret from the public, their Instagram caption, and how this could affect her music (01:00). They make their wedding predictions, including where it could be and who will be in the bridal party (30:19). Hosts: Nathan Hubbard an...

Nora and Nathan are not quite done talking about Taylor Swift's forthcoming album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' so they opened up the mailbag to answer some listener questions. They talk about what some of the songs could be about based on their names (1:00), whether Taylor will release a single off of this album (14:53), and how having Max Martin and Shellback as the exclusive producers for this rec...

Nora and Nathan are breaking down a big week of Taylor Swift news. They talk about the lead-up to the announcement of her new album, her appearance on the New Heights podcast, and everything we learned from it, and speculate as to what ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ could sound like. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Nora and Nathan break down the second studio album from Reneé Rapp, aptly titled 'Bite Me.' They talk about her Broadway origins and how that manifests in her music (1:00), whether or not "Leave Me Alone" was the correct choice for the first single (27:59), and the mid-2000s pop influences that are present throughout this record (36:15). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMu...

Nora and Nathan talk about the most fun and impactful summer concert moments that have happened so far this season, including: equipment mishaps at Beyoncé and Katy Perry's shows (11:39), Charli XCX's set at Glastonbury (25:31), Beyoncé reuniting Destiny's Child at the final "Cowboy Carter" show (46:51), and Taylor Swift randomly popping up at the "Tight End & Friends" concert (and of course all o...

Nora and Nathan talk about some releases they missed while they were out, including Justin Bieber's surprise album, 'Swag' (1:00), Kesha's 'Period,' her first album since she left her record label (30:13), and a couple more singles off of Reneé Rapp's forthcoming album, 'Bite Me' (42:25). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

After a four-year break, Lorde is back, and so are the synths. Nora and Nathan talk about her newest album, 'Virgin'; the ways it's a departure from her previous album, 'Solar Power' (1:00); the themes of gender identity and body image that she's exploring throughout the lyrics (22:43); and the songs on this record that worked less well for them (31:45). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardPr...

Nora and Nathan are declaring that Haim should be a bigger artist. They talk about 'I Quit,' the latest album from the sister band; whether or not this record has a runaway hit like "The Wire" (1:00); how the first seven tracks lean into a Sheryl Crow sound (25:48); and favorites from this album, including "All Over Me," "The Farm," and "Relationships" (37:01). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hu...

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). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Buy Nora's bo...

Nora and Nathan talk about 'Addison,' the debut album from Addison Rae (or is it just Addison now?). They talk about how getting her start on TikTok has shaped her career (1:00), if Charli XCX's endorsement of her helped people start taking her seriously (29:00), and whether or not any of the songs off of this album are contenders for song of the summer (39:44).  Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan...

Nora and Nathan are joined by Miley Cyrus to take a journey through every single one of her albums. Watch the full video of this interview on Spotify! 24:16- ‘Meet Miley Cyrus’ 29:40- ‘Breakout’ 55:00- ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ 1:10:09- ‘Bangerz’ 1:28:22- ‘Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz’ 1:40:21- ‘Younger Now’ 1:51:10- ‘Plastic Hearts’ 1:58:36- ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ 2:02:41- ‘Something Beautiful’ Hosts: N...

Nora and Nathan are joined by Miley Cyrus to take a journey through every single one of her albums. ‘Hannah Montana’ (16:50)‘Meet Miley Cyrus’ (26:19)‘Breakout’ (32:12)‘Can't Be Tamed’ (57:36)‘Bangerz’ (1:13:53)‘Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz’ (1:32:23)‘Younger Now’ (1:45:18)‘Plastic Hearts’ (1:56:52)‘Endless Summer Vacation’ (2:04:46)‘Something Beautiful’ (2:09:17) Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan...

Nora and Nathan talk about the news that Taylor Swift now owns the masters of her first six albums, from her debut to ‘Reputation.’ They talk about the long road that led up to this deal, including the recordings of the ‘Taylor’s Version’ albums (1:00); what this now means for the rerecordings of ‘Reputation’ and her debut (19:41); and how this could shape Taylor’s art and legacy going forward (37...

With 'Something Beautiful,' Miley Cyrus has put out her best and most cohesive album yet. Nora and Nathan talk about the disco sound she found on this album with songs like "Easy Lover," "Every Girl You've Ever Loved," and "Reborn" (1:00), some of the unexpected collaborators she worked with on this record (36:50), and how much comfort and confidence Cyrus seems to have found with herself as an ar...

'Endless Summer Vacation' brought Miley Cyrus her biggest hit and her first Grammy. Nora and Nathan talk about the massive success of "Flowers" and why that song became such a big hit (1:00), songs like "Used To Be Young" and "Violet Chemistry" that might have been overshadowed by "Flowers" (25:03), and how the recognition she got from this album opened up new doors for her creatively (38:07). Hos...

With 'Plastic Hearts,' Miley seemed to have found a home in a heavy rock sound. Nora and Nathan talk about the EP that she put out slightly before this album, 'She Is Coming' (1:00); whom Miley seemed to be turning to for inspiration on this record (28:09); and why her voice is so well-suited to the rock genre (48:35). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more abo...

With 'Younger Now,' Miley Cyrus debuted a softer side of herself after 'Bangerz' and 'Dead Petz.' Nora and Nathan talk about why this album should work in theory but doesn't quite get there (1:00), the breakout hit of "Malibu" (29:28), and which song Nathan believes Taylor Swift might have been influenced by (38:33). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about...