Every Single Album

During the 2015 VMAs, Miley Cyrus surprise-dropped her strange and experimental new album, 'Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz' on SoundCloud. Nora and Nathan discuss songs like "Dooo It!" and "BB Talk" (1:00), Miley's work with Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne on this record (34:32), and the deeper emotional themes that are running just under the surface of a lot of these songs (51:14). Hosts: Nora...

Nora and Nathan talk about one of the most divisive Miley Cyrus albums: 'Bangerz.' They discuss the lasting cultural impact of Miley's 2013 VMAs performance with Robin Thicke (1:00), whether "We Can't Stop" or "Wrecking Ball" is the better song (20:22), and the major hip-hop influences on this album (39:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad...

With 'Can't Be Tamed,' Miley Cyrus is yet again trying to break away from the Disney stronghold, but not quite able to do it. Nora and Nathan discuss her last album released under Disney. They talk about her biggest hit from this era, which isn't actually on this album (1:00); how her voice is masked on a lot of the songs (24:00); and the synth-pop influences that are starting to leak into her mus...

With ‘Breakout,’ Miley Cyrus took her first step away from being "Hannah Montana" and toward being "Miley Cyrus." Nora and Nathan discuss this album, which she released when she was just 15 years old (1:00). They talk of hits like "Seven Things" and "Breakout" (28:48), her power ballad about global warming called "Wake Up America" (40:46), and which songs best telegraphed where her career was head...

To kick off their Miley Cyrus series, Nora and Nathan are of course getting started with Hannah Montana. They cover all of the music Cyrus released up to her album 'Breakout' in 2008, including 'Hannah Montana,' 'Hannah Montana 2,' 'Meet Miley Cyrus,' and 'Hannah Montana The Movie.' First, they talk about Cyrus's origins on the show 'Hannah Montana' and how that later shaped her career (1:00), the...

Nora and Nathan break down Lucy Dacus's fourth album, 'Forever Is a Feeling.' They discuss how the fame of boygenius affected the rollout of and expectations for this record (1:00), fellow boygenius member Julien Baker's influence on these songs (36:21), and the mix of grunge and classical elements that is present throughout (42:20). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMulle...

Nora and Nathan talk about the Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco coproduction: ‘I Said I Love You First.’ They discuss the undeniable hit off this album, "Call Me When You Break Up" (1:00), the evolution of Selena's career as a pop star (33:46), and where exactly Benny Blanco fits in to all of this (42:59). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choi...

Nora and Nathan talk about a slew of new music that has been released, including HAIM's "Relationships" (5:26), Chappell Roan's long-awaited "The Giver" (21:25), Jennie's debut solo album 'Ruby' (39:45), and the latest single from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's forthcoming album, ‘Sunset Blvd’ (54:47). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choi...

Nora and Nathan's paws are up as they get ready to break down Lady Gaga's newest album, ‘Mayhem.’ They talk about the many times that Gaga self-references throughout this record (1:00), the song "How Bad Do U Want Me" (which sounds like it could have come straight from Taylor Swift's ‘1989’) (28:18), and what could come next for Gaga now that she's returned to her pop roots (54:00). Hosts: Nora Pr...

Nora and Nathan try to figure out whether Tate McRae is so close to stardom on her new album, 'So Close to What.' They talk about the all-star production team behind this album, which included Ryan Tedder and Amy Allen (1:00); some of their favorite songs on this record, including "Greenlight" and "Sports Car" (22:55); and what sets McRae apart from other pop stars at the moment (32:21). Hosts: No...

Nora and Nathan talk about all of the musical performances that happened as part of the 'SNL50' celebrations over the weekend (1:00) and speculate as to why Taylor and Travis might have been absent from the event (30:19). Then, they talk about the new songs that Sabrina Carpenter released as part of the 'Short n' Sweet' deluxe album (31:57) before talking about a couple new releases from Selena Go...

Nora and Nathan talk about everything music from the Super Bowl, including: Taylor Swift's time at the event and whether or not Travis Kelce might retire soon (1:21), Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance and how it compared to past halftime shows (30:00), and Lady Gaga's pre-game performance on Bourbon Street (44:51). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more ab...

Nora and Nathan get into all their winners and losers from the Grammys, including Taylor Swift’s very fun night of winning by not winning, Chappell Roan's and Charli XCX’s performances, Kendrick Lamar reigning supreme, Beyoncé's big win, and so much more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producers: Sasha Ashall and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag and make some final predictions for next week's Grammys. They talk about what might happen if Beyoncé once again loses out on Album of the Year (1:00), discuss which category they think has the most potential for an upset (28:14), and make some final predictions for who will win the big four categories (47:18). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer:...

Nora and Nathan talk about whether there is any validity to the rumors that Beyoncé is getting ready for a ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour (1:00); Drake’s lawsuit against his own record label, Universal Music Group, for promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against him (21:32); and some upcoming spring album releases from JADE, Lucy Dacus, and Addison Rae (41:47). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Pr...

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, including a scaled-back Grammys ceremony after the L.A. wildfires (24:59) and Heidi Montag's album 'Superficial' going no....

Nathan talks about why attending the Billie Eilish concert made him believe that she will win Album of the Year at the Grammys (1:00). Then, Nora and Nathan each draft a team of five artists that they think will have a big 2025. They talk about artists like Renee Rapp (31:27), JADE (45:52), The Marías (1:10:22), and more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more...

After almost two years, 149 shows, and 51 cities, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has officially come to a close. Nora and Nathan talk about the cultural impact of this tour and what it did for Swift's star status (1:00), discuss what may come next for the singer now that she has some more free time on her hands (17:27), and award some superlatives, including best celebrity guest (43:45) and favorite sur...

Nora and Nathan count down their five favorite albums from this year in pop music. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Nathan talk about a mix of pop music news from the week, including the end of the U.S. leg of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour (1:00), the news that Beyoncé will perform at the halftime show during a Christmas Day NFL game and whether this is the start of her Grammy campaign (25:44), and Gracie Abrams's first top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100, "That's So True," and why fans seem...

Nora and Nathan discuss the news that Chappell Roan is parting ways with her management and what might be coming next for the artist after a very busy summer (1:00); the muted reaction to Lady Gaga's newest single, "Disease" (23:52); and what we can learn about Taylor Swift from the way she dresses (40:17). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad...

Nora and Nathan discuss the nominations for the 2025 Grammys that were announced today. They talk about whether this is the year that Beyoncé will finally win Album of the Year for 'Cowboy Carter' (1:00), make predictions for the rest of the big four awards—Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist (14:54)—and discuss some of the notable snubs this year, including Charli XCX for So...

Nora and Nathan break down Halsey's intensely personal album 'The Great Impersonator.' They discuss the rollout for this and whether or not it needed to be a concept album (1:00), how Halsey's health struggles inspired many of the songs on this record (22:42), and what comes next for the artist after she thought that this could be the last album she would ever make (49:16). Hosts: Nora Princiotti...

Nathan talks about his experience watching Joni Mitchell perform at the Joni Jam (1:00). Then he and Nora discuss all the news that came out of Taylor Swift’s three Miami shows, including her giving Dave Portnoy a letter and debuting a new Reputation bodysuit (12:37). Finally, they take a moment to remember Liam Payne, the One Direction member who passed away last week (40:22). Hosts: Nora Princio...

Nora and Nathan break down Charli XCX's 'Brat' remix album and how it's "brat and it's completely different but also still brat." They talk about the collaborators that Charli chose to work with on this, like ‘The 1975’ and Ariana Grande (1:00), why this album offers an interesting glance into the future of music (19:38), and how this record caps off one of the best album rollouts of the year (32:...