Main Pod Girl

Pop culture YouTuber and video essayist Madisyn Brown joins us on Main Pod Girl! From Addison Rae to Meghan Trainor, we break down the connection between influencers who make music and musicians who become influencers! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 Popstar Acting Roles!

Grammy-winning artist Tori Kelly joins Main Pod Girl to examine what led to her recent reinvention, gush about her upcoming album, and give some practical advice on how to learn how to riff. We also play a round of Who Ya Gonna Call, explore the meaning of the song "Unbreakable Smile", and plot a collaboration with Ariana Grande, JoJo and Demi Lovato! Stick around to the end to hear Tori's Top 5 f...

Emmy-nominated actress and pop/rock singer-songwriter Mckenna Grace is our newest Main Pod Girl! Tune in to hear us discuss everything from her new EP Bittersweet 16 to her most iconic acting roles. We also play a round of First Time For Everything and make a playlist! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs by Green Day.

Swedish pop queen Zara Larsson makes her return to Main Pod Girl to discuss her new single Can't Tame Her! Listen to hear us dish on Zara's upcoming Danja-produced 4th album, play a new game called It's a 10 But... and Popheads Gone Viral! We touch on everything from The Last of Us to Rihanna deep cuts to Zara buying her own masters and launching her own label!

To kick off 2023, we're joined by writer, stand-up comedian and podcaster, Caitlin Durante of  The Bechdel Cast ! Press that play button to hear us mull over the various methods that pop stars use to transition from the "good girl" into the "bad girl," including overt sexualization, adopting hip-hop aesthetics or sounds, and public controversies.

Put your paws up, little monsters, it's time for the Gagacast! For this extra special episode, AJ forms a panel of pop culture YouTubers Mike's Mic and returning guest Mila Tequila to tackle the expansive career and discography of Lady Gaga— and figure out if we're a Gaga or a Katy. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Lady Gaga Music Videos! Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

This episode's Main Pod Girl is none other than the YouTuber known for his multi-hour breakdowns of iCarly, Victorious, and other popular TV shows, it's Quinton Reviews! Join us as we analyze the past and present of parody in music, and go over our Top 5 Weird Al Yankovic songs. Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

The one and only Grammy Award-winning artist Kimbra and special co-host Casey Lee Williams join us on Main Pod Girl to talk about Kimbra's new singles, tease some of the details about her upcoming album A Reckoning , and spill on her unreleased music with Childish Gambino. Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 ANZAC (Aussie or Kiwi) artists! Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

Popheads sweethearts Magdalena Bay join us on Main Pod Girl go in depth about the origin of Mini Mixes, how they found Popheads, and why they're not hyperpop. We also play a new game called Not Like The Other Pod Girls, and stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 musical duos! Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

Club DJ, writer and host of the podcast Pop Pantheon DJ Louie XIV joins us for an episode breaking down the careers of superproducers! This episode covers Timbaland, Pharrell, The Neptunes, Stargate, Jack Antonoff, Dr. Dre and Max Martin. Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs produced by Max Martin!
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TikTok star and playlist connoisseur Ari Elkins joins Main Pod Girl to talk about his new project StemDrop, his podcast Soundtrack Your Day , and his viral success with curating playlists. We also play a round of Popheads Gone Viral and Pop Quiz! Stick around until the end to hear our Top 5 artists to look out for in 2023. Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

GAYLE, who just had her worldwide breakthrough with one of this year's best-selling songs, "abcdefu", joins us on Main Pod Girl to share her experience with newfound fame! In this episode, GAYLE reveals how she feels about Kidz Bop covering her, storyboards a Gigi Hadid fancam, and talks about how the reaction to her hit song inspired her new EP . Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 Songs by...

Maggie Lindemann returns to Main Pod Girl to discuss her new album, Suckerpunch . In this episode, we decide on a Bernie Sanders 2024 campaign song through a round of Popheads Gone Viral and put Maggie's Britney Spears trivia to the test with a game of Guess 10! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 rock bands.
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British heartbreak queen Mimi Webb joins us on Main Pod Girl to walk us through her journey from TikTok sensation to UK chart staple, and all of the "pinch me" moments along the way. We also play a round of Call DM Block, make a playlist, and introduce a new pop trivia segment called Guess 10! Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

With ten #1 hits to her name, legendary songwriter Bonnie McKee joins us on Main Pod Girl! Tune in to hear Bonnie discuss songwriting tips, leaving her label, music leaks, her two new albums, and so much more! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs written by Bonnie McKee! Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

Platinum-selling Danish popstar and songwriter MØ joins Main Pod Girl LIVE for an Ask Me Anything! Tune into this taping of our Reddit Talk where MØ answers your burning questions, gushes about Charli XCX, and sings Whitney Houston. Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

Our newest Main Pod Girl is the Juno Award-winning MySpace icon Lights! We talk with Lights about animals with feminine energy, being freed from religion, and the balance of fun and dread! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 Songs from her new album PEP ! Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

Sola and AJ are joined by radio legend Zach Sang! Tune in to hear about Zach's secret tap dancing talents, the future of radio, how Joshua Bassett came to his emotional rescue, our love for how the UK and Canada run their radio, and more! Episodic artwork by  @crxpeek .

Queer cult icon Betty Who joins us on Main Pod Girl to announce her new album Big , gush about Doja Cat, and bring some Leonardo in Titanic energy. We also play a round of Call DM Block, talk about what we miss from Y2K, and make a whole playlist ! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs from the 80s. E pisodic artwork by  @crxpeek .

Mila, what's good? Pop culture YouTuber and video essayist Mila Tequila joins us for a very long and comprehensive episode about the MTV Video Music Awards! Listen to us discuss the greatest VMA moments of Britney, Beyoncé, Madonna, Michael, Miley, Gaga, Kanye, Taylor... and Austin Mahone? Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 VMA Performances! Episodic artwork by @crxpeek.

Our newest Main Pod Girl is none other than British singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran's protégé, and TikTok viral sensation, Maisie Peters! Tune in to hear Maisie play a game of Song Superlatives, talk her near collab with Niall Horan, the gang go over what we think is the greatest debut single of all time, and so much more! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 Songs by Taylor Swift! Episodic art...

The surprisingly-not-British popstar Amber Mark joins us tochat about the intersection of black holes and the afterlife! On this episode, we play a superhero round of Call DM Block, rep our love for Craig David, and talk about the songs that need to be sampled! Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

Denmark's highest charting music artist and pop music queen, MØ is in the building! Tune in to hear us talk her 3rd album Motordrome , break down some Danish sayings, simp for SZA, and play a round of Song Superlatives. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Songs With Names In Their Title, in honor of MØ's song "Brad Pitt !" Episodic artwork by @crxpeek .

Music YouTuber Mic The Snare come back on the podcast to help us tackle the extent of Ariana Grande's career and discography as we go album by album. Justice for Greedy!! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Ariana albums! Episodic artwork by @crxpeek.

We kick 2022 off with GRAMMY-winning artist, producer, songwriter, and founding member of Vampire Weekend, Rostam ! On this episode, we talk Rostam's Changephobia Remixes , get the tea about some of his upcoming collaborations, and explore some moments in pop music history we can't believe actually happened. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Acts To Look Out For in 2022!...