The Pop Pod

It's New Music Friday which means it's time for a round of Bop or Flop. These are the songs that we are reviewing this week and we've also added two throwbacks to keep things interesting: Lorde – "What Was That" Benson Boone – "Mystical Magical" Zara Larsson – "Pretty Ugly" PinkPantheress – "Stateside" Kali Uchis – "ilysmih" HAIM – &quo...

Lana Del Rey is gearing up to release her 10th album but some fans have been disapproving of most recent singles 'Henry, Come On' and 'Bluebird'. There have been critiques around her musical evolution which some feel has slowed since 2019's 'NFR'. Here (06:16), I argue that her sonic evolution has been greater than she gets credit for. I also talk about today's head...

It's New Music Friday which means it's time for Bop or Flop. This week Lana Del Rey has returned with the second single 'Bluebird off her forthcoming album while Addison Rae has delivered 'Headphones On'. There are also new releases from Maren Morris, Morgan Wallen and more. I also celebrate the 5th anniversary of Rina Sawayama 's 'SAWAYAMA'. Listen to PopSamCam&#39...

The third Lorde album 'Solar Power' was her most divisive to date. A sonic switch-up, it had more haters than any of her other albums which had me wondering how she was going to turn it around. Over the past few years, the climate for alternative pop stars has changed but Lorde has also made some important moves. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Insta...

I spent the weekend at Coachella and today on The Pop Pod I give you the lowdown of the highlights (and some lowlights). I spend a lot of time touching on the Lady Gaga headline set and also talking about Charli XCX's 'Bratchella' moment. Tap in.

It's New Music Friday and I'm giving you my two cents on fresh releases by Lana Del Rey, Marina and many more. Plus, we have a teaser of new Lorde music and Charli XCX is teasing her new film 'The Moment'. It's a big Pop Pod! Tap in. Listen to PopSamCam's New Music Friday playlist.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠...

A special one today as we unpack Ariana Grande’s classic ‘Into You’ with songwriter Savan Kotecha. Kotecha worked on many Grande classics but this one in particular feels special and he told me how they meticulously created this song over a month long period. I also deliver my most played songs right now and talk about whether Charli XCX is about the bring the Brat era to an end. Listen to PopSamC...

I asked you to tell me artists that you think are great but haven't maxed out their potential in the album format yet and you delivered. On this episode, I respond to your takes addressing everyone from Ariana Grande to Taylor Swift . We also talk Coachella and the first day numbers for new music from Miley Cyrus and Ed Sheeran . Email me voice notes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSam...

It's New Music Friday and we have plenty of new music to react to from Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Haim, The Marias and so many more. Plus, a year on from the release of Beyoncé 's 'Cowboy Carter', was the era a success? It won Album of the Year and critical appraisal globally but it's already slipped from the Billboard 200. Listen to PopSamCam's New Music Friday playlist. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam...

This week, I’m putting your 10/10 albums to the test! You sent in your picks—from Gwen Stefani to Dua Lipa to Lorde—and I’m giving my honest take. Plus, we’re celebrating one year of Charli XCX’s BRAT album cover (yes, just the cover—it’s that iconic). And finally, is Birds of a Feather already an all-time classic for Billie Eilish? Let’s discuss. Email me voice notes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠⁠...

Lizzo is dropping into The Pop Pod today to discuss her new album 'Love In Real Life'. We chatted about how she's always had rock in her and I also asked her what she thinks the ultimate pop classic is. We also talk about The Beatles biopic and the rising chart success of Ariana Grande 's 'Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead'. Don't forget to subscribe if you're l...

Miley Cyrus has begun rolling out her ninth album 'Something Beautiful' and it is really feeling like it could be her magnum opus. But, has she already made a classic album? I went through her whole discography to find out when she came closest to claiming that the title of a "pop bible". Follow and rate the podcast if you enjoy it! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Po...

In this episode, we dive into Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine deluxe editions , breaking down the new tracks, the alternate versions, and whether they elevate the album. Plus, Doja Cat is teasing new music —what can we expect next from her? And we celebrate eight years of Rihanna’s Diamonds —a timeless anthem that still shines bright. Tune in for all the latest pop music news and hot takes! Email...

This is Only The Good Stuff where I give you just that, the highlights from the week. This is for those of you who don't want to keep up with the news on the daily episodes and would rather a big, long podcast to binge on. This week, I delved into the influence of Lana Del Rey, talked about pop stars who have gone into movies, celebrated 5 years of Dua Lipa's 'Future Nostalgia' and so much more. F...

Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead is here, but is it her last album before she fully dives into acting? We break down the new era and what it could mean for her music career. Then, we look at other pop stars who’ve made the jump to Hollywood—who thrived, who flopped, and how it changed their place in music. Plus, it’s Bop or Flop time with fresh tracks from Kesha, Kali U...

Five years ago, Dua Lipa dropped Future Nostalgia at the worst possible time—the start of a global lockdown. But instead of fading away, it became a quarantine anthem and one of the most iconic pop albums of the decade. In this episode, we break down how Dua turned uncertainty into a career-defining moment , reshaped modern pop, and cemented herself as a global superstar . 🔥 Plus, in pop music ne...

Lana Del Rey is shaping the sound of today’s biggest artists—her influence is undeniable in recent albums from Selena Gomez and Tate McRae . But how did she go from one of the most criticized figures in pop to one of the most referenced? In this episode, we break down Lana’s evolution, her impact on modern pop music, and why her signature style is everywhere right now. Plus, we dive into major new...

We're already at the quarter-way mark of 2025 so it's time to recap what we have gotten so far. From Lady Gaga to Bad Bunny, there have been so many top tier pop records and these are my favourites. On the horizon, I also chat new album announcements from Miley Cyrus and Ethel Cain. Today on The Pop Pod, we're discussing Sabrina Carpenter entering the history books by becoming the firs...

Today on The Pop Pod, we're discussing Sabrina Carpenter entering the history books by becoming the first album to lodge 4 number one records at pop radio since '1989' by Taylor Swift. Email me voice notes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on YouTube

Only the hits! If you missed episodes this week or would rather skip the headlines, here are all the deep dives I did on The Pop Pod. I talked about Chappell Roan and Selena Gomez plus ranked Lady Gaga albums and the most important pop stars right now. Email me voice notes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It's been over a week since Lady Gaga dropped 'Mayhem' so it's time to put it in the Gaga album ranking - a difficult but worthy task. I also Bop or Flop this week's new music from Selena Gomez to Jack Harlow and Doja Cat. Email me voice notes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam...

I asked you on social media to tell me what albums you think are actually a 10/10 but people are too scared to say it. I collected a bunch of them and today I react to everything from 'Britney Spears - Blackout' to 'Lady Gaga - ARTPOP'. We also talk about the top performing female musicians of the 21st century according to Billboard and preview a new Charli XCX-penned Selena Gomez...

Every month on The Pop Pod, I am going to rank the 5 pop stars that I feel are defining pop music in that given moment. Today, I give you the first ranking of many. We've also got Rose Gray on the pod to chat about one of the best pop records of 2025 so far 'Louder Please'. Email me voice notes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Ins...

Selena Gomez is launching a new album with her partner Benny Blanco 'I Said I Love You First' but it feels like she's fallen from the top of the pop pyramid she had scaled in 2019. Plus, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Kali Uchis and The Weeknd have new music on the way. Email me voicenotes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠ ⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopS...

We kick off The Pop Pod for the week by discussing Chappell Roan and her next moves. 'The Giver' debuted strong over the weekend showing she has legs as a main pop girl but would a new album this year be the right move? We also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the classic Mariah Carey hit 'We Belong Together'. Email me voicenotes! popsamcam@theinterns.net Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow...