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Pop Shop Podcast

Music EN ↓ 694 episodes

Billboard's Keith Caulfield (Managing Director, Charts and Data Operations) and Katie Atkinson (Executive Digital Director, West Coast) offer weekly Billboard chart breakdowns, discuss the hottest music news and cover the year’s biggest musical events. Casual pop fans, chart junkies and everyone in between are invited to this weekly half-hour discussion.

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez & More: A History of Female Pop Stars Overlooked by Oscars 16.02.2022

On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we're taking a closer look at the pop divas who have been passed over by the Oscars throughout the years. Also on the show, we’ve got chart news about how the music of 'Encanto' continues to hold firm atop both the Billboard 200 albums chart and on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, and how Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby blast straight in at No. 2 on the Hot 100 with thei...

How Will 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Possibly Fit Dr. Dre, Snoop, Mary, Kendrick & Eminem? 09.02.2022

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Super Bowl Sunday and the superstar set taking place at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium. Plus, the 2022 Oscar nominees for best original song and best score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early 2022 Oscar Predictions: What Are the Most Likely Best Song and Score Nominees? 02.02.2022

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith consulted with Billboard awards editor Paul Grein to get his picks for the sure things, the likely contenders, and the dark horses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks About 'Bruno' & Says His Job on 'Encanto' Was to Prove 'What Music Can Do' 26.01.2022

Lin-Manuel Miranda joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to talk all things “Encanto.” Miranda wrote eight songs for the hit Disney animated film and No. 1 soundtrack, including the top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure.” Miranda chats about working with “Encanto” animators to help tell the film’s story, his songwriting process for film, and more. Plus, wit...

Coachella 2022 Lineup First Impressions: What to Expect From Harry, Billie & Ye 19.01.2022

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we break down the 2022 Coachella lineup. Will there ever be another rock headliner at Coachella? What can we expect from Harry, Billie and Ye? Listen for Katie & Keith's chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Encanto' Tops the Billboard 200, But These Classic Disney Soundtracks Didn't 12.01.2022

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss the rise of the film's catchy songs -- including the No. 5 Billboard Hot 100 hit "We Don't Talk About Bruno" -- as well as the history of Disney soundtracks on the Billboard 200. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Fallon Talks 'That's My Jam,' Landing Ariana Grande & Megan Thee Stallion for His Holiday Hit 21.12.2021

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast -- our final episode of 2021 -- Fallon joins us as a special guest to talk all about his new NBC prime-time game show That's My Jam, his very own Christmas song "It Was A... (Masked Christmas)," and some of his favorite Christmas songs ever (and he has a lot to choose from on his 3,000-song personal playlist). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Darren Criss Talks Eclectic Holiday Album 'A Very Darren Crissmas' - 'It Had To Be Very Very Very Me' 15.12.2021

Darren Criss guest stars on the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast for a deep discussion about his first holiday album, A Very Darren Crissmas! The entertainer talks about the inspiration behind the album, why it’s such a personal project to him, and how he put a new spin on some unlikely seasonal covers for the set. Plus, he talks about how he gathered together some friends to collaborate on the album, i...

Dua Lipa on 'Levitating' Up Our Year-End Charts, Plus Her 'Service95' Passion Project, New Music & More 08.12.2021

Dua Lipa joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about her smash hit “Levitating” being named the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song of 2021, her upcoming tour, her hit collaboration with Elton John on “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” the possibility of new music and her new Service95 venture, which includes a newsletter and podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biggest and Best Holiday Songs Ever: Breaking Down Billboard's Christmas Lists 01.12.2021

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we're taking a closer look at Billboard's Greatest of All Time Holiday 100 Songs chart and 100 Best Christmas Songs staff list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 Grammy Nomination First Impressions: Thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo, FINNEAS & More 24.11.2021

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith offer up their first impressions of the supersize marquee nominations at the 2022 Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britney Spears Is Free of Her Conservatorship, But What's Next? 17.11.2021

On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith discuss news of how Britney Spears' nearly 14-year conservatorship was terminated by a judge -- and what happens next for the superstar. Plus, the team dives into the release of Taylor Swift's re-recorded "Red" album. In addition, there's chart news about Summer Walker getting her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, ABBA scoring t...

The Wickedly Good Casting of Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo in New Movie Musical 09.11.2021

On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss the wickedly good casting of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the Wicked movie musical and raise some burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Cardi B Is More Than 'Up' to the Challenge of Hosting the 2021 AMAs 03.11.2021

On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we talk about why Cardi B -- a three-time nominee at the 2021 American Music Awards -- makes so much sense as host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Hocus Pocus' Music Producer on Why 'I Put a Spell on You' Still Enchants, Almost 30 Halloweens Later 27.10.2021

On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we find out the story behind Hocus Pocus’ “I Put a Spell on You,” as performed by Bette Midler and produced/arranged by Marc Shaiman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Adele Music Means New Adele Interviews: A Delightful Week With the Pop Star 20.10.2021

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

How Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Went From Unlikely Pairing to Dynamic Duo 12.10.2021

On the new episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss just why this once-unlikely pairing has endured and the duo's possible chances at the 2022 Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele's New Album Cycle Is Upon Us: Everything We Know (So Far) 06.10.2021

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith dive into all the hints Adele has dropped over the past week-plus about her long-awaited new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We All Want a Rihanna Album, But Does She Even Need to Make Music Anymore? 29.09.2021

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss what might be next for the musician-turned-mogul -- and whether she has anything left to prove as a pop star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Ariana Grande Joins 'The Voice,' A Closer Look at the Superstar Coaches' Chart History 21.09.2021

The pop star joins Kelly Clarkson, John Legend & Blake Shelton on the season 21 coaching panel -- and on the new Pop Shop Podcast, we take a look at their collective Billboard histories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Drake Matched The Beatles' 57-Year-Old Chart Record 14.09.2021

Drake positively dominated the Billboard charts with the release of his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy -- but just how did he manage to match The Beatles' 57-year-old chart record and make Billboard Hot 100 history along the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From TLC to Taylor Swift, We Revisit Every Video of the Year Winner Ahead of 2021 MTV VMAs 07.09.2021

At Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, six videos are nominated for the top prize of the night, video of the year. And whichever of those six wins will join some very elite (and sometimes surprising!) company from the 37 previous VMA broadcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask Billboard: Did Machine Gun Kelly & blackbear Make Chart History With 'My Ex's Best Friend'? 31.08.2021

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we open the Ask Billboard mailbag to answer your chart questions, including about the staying power of "My Ex's Best Friend." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Elton John Keeps Up His Hot 100 Hot Streak With Dua Lipa Duet 'Cold Heart' 24.08.2021

Elton John made his Billboard Hot 100 debut in August 1970 with "Border Song," and now, he's back on the chart this week with a 68th (!) hit, the new Dua Lipa duet "Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)" -- but just how does he do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madonna's New Warner Music Group Deal: What Could It Mean? 17.08.2021

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're hashing out the big questions about Madonna's new Warner Music Group deal. Is new music on the way? Could we hear any songs that have been locked in the Madonna vault? Could this spell a collaboration with Warner's current pop princess Dua Lipa? Katie & Madonna superfan Keith break it all down on the brand-new episode below: Learn more about your ad cho...

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