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This week is a classic 'round these parts as we take yet another deep dive into the discography of unofficially crowned queen of pop CARLY RAE JEPSEN in celebration of her 4th LP 'Dedicated' which turns 5 this month! In the first part of our 2-part track-by-track, we discuss our initial disappointment with the project following the post-Emotion haze of it all, the many shapes this album took (Disc...

This week, we're dialing up our 80s kink exploration as we submit to the newest album from rising pop boy CONAN GRAY, 'Found Heaven!' Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss Conan's many influences across the album, his powerhouse producing team, our favorite tracks, and determine one small change that could have helped the album level up. ALSO discussed: BONNIE MCKEE's 'Hot City', the SWEAT tou...

In the second half of our supersized MARINA 2-parter celebrating 5 years of her 4th LP 'Love + Fear', we tackle the latter 8 tracks of the 16-song behemoth to determine which half is stronger, while also diving into the subtle Marina-isms that sneak their way into a few songs before we address THAT verse on THAT song! You know the one! (& if you don't, you will once you've listened)! ALSO disc...

Sorry for the late upload, gang! But that means double trouble this week as we dive into MARINA's 4th LP 'Love + Fear' in our newest 2-parter, the first of which is yours in the here and now! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the lore of Marina's name change, her temporary leave of absence from the music scene and we try to determine why this album never feels to live up to the superstar's...

This week it’s actually pretty loud on the western front as we submit to BEYONCÉ’s new country LP ‘Cowboy Carter’. Throughout our track-by-track (which we had to whittle down for our own sanity), we discuss the album’s long, winding road to release, the legendary inspirations BEYONCÉ had (& endorsed!), the endless collaborations that pepper the album and of course we attempt to pick our favori...

This week, we're diving head-first into ARIANA GRANDE's 7th studio album 'Eternal Sunshine'! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss her comeback, the very specific circumstances that led to this album's creation and of course we have to touch on the press and scandal of it all... ALSO discussed: Hayden's apology to DAGNY in light of her new single 'Strawberry Dream', BETTY WHO's imminent return...

This week, we’re taking another dive into the 2019 time capsule as we celebrate 5 years of ’Sucker Punch’ - the debut LP from Scandinavian pop princess SIGRID! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss our rich lore with Sigrid, how our expectations for this LP (& her next) shaped our perceptions of it, and where she’s goes from here.  ALSO DISCUSSED: Last minute expectations for BEYONCÉ’s ‘Co...

This week, we're dialing up our alt-pop kink as we submit to the newest album from indie legend ALLIE X, 'Girl With No Face'! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss Allie's long gap between projects, what sets her apart from other pop acts in this lane, her MARINA-esque discussions of her own fame, and the auto-immune disease that propelled much of this record. ALSO discussed: ARIANA GRANDE's '...

We're back, back, back again! After our not-so-brief holiday hiatus, your (2nd?) favorite homosexual podcast duo has returned to talk all things pop music in 2024! We kick things off with a Q1-thus-far recap touching on albums & news thereof from ARIANA GRANDE, KESHA, ALLIE X, KATY PERRY, LADY GAGA, and CARLY RAE JEPSEN! At the SPA: CHARLI XCX (Von Dutch), SELENA GOMEZ (Love On), RACHEL CHINOU...

This week is the one we wait for all year- when we submit to our inner-most stans and host our very own "Best Of" awards show to celebrate the most dominant pop music 2023 had to offer! Throughout the show, we recap this year in music while awarding recognition to songs, albums & artists that showcased pop excellence in categories honoring Opening Tracks, Closing Tracks, Ballads, Bridges, Late...

This week is a classic one for us as we dive into work from a Scandinavian pop songstress - this week's 'Movies, Cars & Heartbreak' from MOYKA! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss our discovery of Moyka (this year!), how she fits into the scene with her peers (Dagny, Aurora, Robyn, & Agnes to name a few) and the power of a tight-knit album. ALSO discussed: Spotify Wrapped / Apple Mus...

This week, we're finally diving into the newest record from pop sensation KYLIE MINOGUE as we do a track-by-track of 'Tension'. Throughout the episode, we discuss Kylie's tete a tete with camp, the album's lingering identities & the PADAM PADAM of it all! ALSO discussed: the GRAMMY noms, the DOMMY noms, GIA WOODS' 'Your Engine', BIRDY's 'Portraits', and... Fortnite? At the SPA: DUA LIPA (Houdi...

This week, we're taking on another classic record from mother monster as we submit to LADY GAGA's 'Artpop' which turns 10 this month! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the iconic rollout, the timid reception & how the project has aged over the past decade. ALSO discussed: KYLIE MINOGUE's Vegas Residency and KATY PERRY's Vegas Residency (& her upcoming album). At the SPA: OLIVIA ROD...

This week, we're slipping into our twink suits (we wish) to submit to main pop boy TROYE SIVAN's third LP 'Something to Give Each Other'! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss his growth since 'Bloom', which song MAX MARTIN has uncredited work on, the eons-long rollout for RUSH (& the era's course correction) AND we try to figure out which 'straight' guy Troye was hooking up with because t...

This week, it's all about Hollywood, baby, as we take a deep dive into the sexy LA fantasy of SLAYYYTER's second LP 'Starf***er'! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss Slayyyter's road traveled thus far, inspirations and manifestations of the album and echoes of works like 'The Fame', 'Turn Off The Light' & 'Electra Heart'. ALSO discussed: BETTY WHO on Broadway in 'Hadestown', TROYE SIVAN'...

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into KATY PERRY's 3rd (official) studio album 'Prism' - in celebration of it's 10th anniversary! Throughout our track-by-track discussion, we discuss the looming shadow of 'Teenage Dream', Dr. Puke's continued influence on Katy's catalogue, the Bonnie McKee of it all (is her album still coming?? does anyone know??), and connections across the record to S...

In this week's HELLACIOUS episode, we take the deepest dive we can into the debut album from CHAPPELL ROAN: 'The Rise & Fall of a Midwest Princess'. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the monumental task of structuring this tracklisting, the actual rise & fall of Chappell through the music industry, which song could have benefited from a re-record, and what having such a long rollou...

This week, we're back on our pop-punk teenage BS as we submit to the second studio album from Disney breakout OLIVIA RODRIGO, 'Guts'! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the road from 'Sour' to now, why fame for Olivia feels so overwhelming and our hopes for her career moving forward. ALSO discussed: KYLIE MINOGUE's 'Tension', SLAYYYTER's 'Starf***er' & the general onslaught of music we...

This week, we're taking you to church as we dive off the deep end into Australia's hottest record 'Positive Spin' by GRETTA RAY! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the kismet moments that led to our discovery of Gretta, the importance of a pivotal Track 3 moment, as well as the unique way Ray plays with syntax & syncopation in songwriting. ALSO discussed: OLIVIA RODRIGO's 'Guts', CHAPPE...

The clock stays wound back this week as we celebrate 5 years of CHRISTINE & THE QUEENS' sophomore album, 'Chris'. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the timestamp of the album on Christine's journey of gender expression and the deep narrative lore surrounding the Macho Chris & his relationship to the more fragile side of Christine we saw on his first effort. ALSO discussed: BETTY WH...

We're continuing our nostalgic journey this week with a dive into 5 Years of PALE WAVES' debut LP 'My Mind Makes Noises'. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the changes in PW' sound over the past half-decade, the lyrical growth Heather shows across their early EPs, THAT Matty Healy connection and of course we attempt we narrow down our favorite tracks! ALSO discussed: ALY & AJ's tiktok...

This week, we don't waste any time cause we've got 15 years of one of modern pop's most significant albums to discuss: 'The Fame' by LADY GAGA. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the album lore, her extensive list of collaborators and the world Gaga built around this album & the character she still coexists with today. ALSO discussed: new releases from RENEÉ RAPP (Snow Angel) and ADDISO...

For our 6th Carly episode (!!), we dive straight into the deep end of her newest effort, 'The Loveliest Time, which arrives less than a year after it's companion project 'The Loneliest Time'. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the similarities (and differences) between the two records, the evolution of Carly's 'Side B' releases, the inner-workings of her songwriting process, and why this al...

This week, we're submitting ourselves to newly clarified Dom Pop Top TROYE SIVAN as we celebrate 5 years of his sophomore album 'Bloom'. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the criminally long album rollout, which of Troye's lead singles is the best and we also try to figure out just WHAT it is Ariana Grande & her man don't do when they're sober. ALSO discussed: Hayden's trip to the Rena...

This week, Quincy chats with rising queer pop boy JORDY as they talk through his sophomore album, 'BOY'! Throughout the track-by-track, Quincy & Jordy discuss delayed adolescence for LGBT+ people, generational shifts surrounding drugs & queer acceptance, coming out at a young age, and the impact of queer presence in popular music. ... After debuting in 2017, JORDY quickly became a tiktok s...