The Popdust Podcast with Demi Ramos

Send us Fan Mail Joel Corry rose to fame on Geordie Shore, the UK equivalent of Jersey Shore. Having performed in clubs for years, he used this exposure to become one of the world's most in-demand DJs. From a tour stop in Northern California, Corry talks to Jordan and Demi about his recent string of hits, how he prepares for sets, and how he attained his famous physique.

Send us Fan Mail Chelsea Collins may have only released a few songs, but she's already become one of pop music's most promising artists. After collaborations with 24kGoldn and Swae Lee, she's gearing up for new music, including the infectious single "Wake Up At Our Funeral."

Send us Fan Mail At just 20 years, Ambar Lucid has quickly gained a loyal fan base and critical acclaim. Her debut album, Garden of Lucid, received praise from Pitchfork and NME, who called her "Latin pop's newest alt star." The New Jersey native talks to Jordan and Demi about her journey as the child of immigrants, the power of crystals, and the sounds on her new EP, Get Lost In Th...

Send us Fan Mail Blending traditional and modern pop music, Jordan's Issam Alnajjar is on his way to becoming an international star. His viral hit "Hadal Ahbek" gained the attention of Universal, who made the 18-year-old the first signee to Universal Arabic Music. From Los Angeles, he talks to Jordan and Demi about his quick rise to fame, plans for new music, and why he values famil...

Send us Fan Mail Musician and actress Katelyn Tarver returns to It's Real. Since the onset of the pandemic, she has concentrated on writing and recording new songs. The new single "Shit Happens" signals a darker turn to her music while maintaining the clever lyrics fans expect. She also tells a Jonas Brothers story!

Send us Fan Mail Initially a cover artist, UK singer-songwriter Jasmine Thompson signed her first record deal at 13. Now 20, she's creating original music with the likes of Zedd and Marshmello. Thompson talks to Jordan and Demi about her journey so far, how cowriting works, and her plans for new music.

Send us Fan Mail After nearly a decade of recording, Eyedress hit it big when the single "Jealous" went viral. From his back porch, he talks to Jordan and Demi about his unique lofi production, unexpected success, and the support he receives from his wife Elvia.

Send us Fan Mail Chris Gethard has spent the last two decades establishing himself as one of America's most unique and versatile comedians. His trademark look and self-deprecating humor has led to roles on Broad City, The Office, and more recently, Netflix's Space Force.  Gethard talks to Jordan about his new standup special, performing for alligators, talking to strangers on his podcast...

Send us Fan Mail Two Feet, one of Jordan and Demi's favorite guests, returns to the show! While he preps a new album and tour (dancers and pyrotechnics!), Bill Dess dishes on the new movie he's scoring and his journey to becoming an independent artist.

Send us Fan Mail Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida has a life beyond hits like "Clumsy" and "Somewhere Out There." Spurred by the late '90s wave of music piracy and companies like Napster, he became a tech entrepreneur. As he preps the latest OLP album, Maida talks to Jordan and Demi about the band's new single with Pussy Riot and his new NFT venture.

Send us Fan Mail With hits like "Iris," "Slide," and "Name," the Goo Goo Dolls became one of the biggest bands of the late '90s. Bassist Robby Takac talks to Jordan and Demi about the band's extensive catalog and how they assembled the tracks on their new Rarities album.

Send us Fan Mail Matt Pryor and his band The Get Up Kids have influenced acts including My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Blink-182. He's now hosting a new podcast celebrating 25 years of Vagrant Records, one of the labels that defined early 2000s emo with bands like Saves The Day, Face to Face, Dashboard Confessional, and of course, The Get Up Kids. Pryor interviews members of these ban...

Send us Fan Mail One of BROCKHAMPTON's most beloved members, Dom McLennon is known for his versatile flow and clever wordplay. Following the release of the band's seventh LP, ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE, he talks to Jordan and Demi about the newly announced BROCKHAMPTON tour, how the band works together, and the legacy of the SATURATION trilogy.

Send us Fan Mail At 15, Brynn Cartelli became the youngest performer to be crowned champion on NBC's The Voice. Now 18, she's ready to show who she is as an artist with her debut EP, Based on a True Story. Cartelli talks to Jordan and Demi about the experience of winning a competition show, her friendship with Kelly Clarkson, and how she's grown as a songwriter.

Send us Fan Mail Richard Marx was one of pop music's biggest hitmakers of the 1980s and '90s. His new memoir, Stories to Tell, covers his entire life, from growing up the son of jazz pianist Dick Marx to his romance with wife Daisy Fuentes. In this episode, Marx shares stories from his career, including his relationships with Lionel Richie, Keith Urban, and NSYNC.

Send us Fan Mail Payton Moormeier (now going by payton) found fame on TikTok and turned it into a music career. After releasing a few successful singles and graduating from high school, he's ready to take his songwriting and production to the next level.

Send us Fan Mail Nick Rattigan aka Current Joys started his career with a hazy, lo-fi sound that can be heard on tracks like the underground hit "New Flesh." His latest album, Voyager, has a decidedly cleaner sound, the result of a larger budget and an interest in Americana. From his temporary home in New York, Rattigan talks to Jordan and Demi about his influences and the evolution of h...

Send us Fan Mail Jeris Johnson gained fame on TikTok and for his collaborations with Papa Roach and Chad Kroeger. Now the Oregon native is ready to be a taken as a serious musician with a whole new sound.

Send us Fan Mail Comedian and actress Rachel Feinstein talks to Jordan about performing standup for a sea of parked cars, what it's like to live with a firefighter, and the new FX documentary "Hysterical," in which she appears. Also, she pledges to find Jordan a wife or life partner.

Send us Fan Mail Over a career spanning nearly two decades, Mat Kearney has cemented himself as one of music's most consistent singer-songwriters. He talks to Jordan and Demi about his new album, the power of simple lyrics, and the legacy of his biggest hit, "Nothing Left to Lose." Plus, an exclusive performance of the new single "Pontiac."

Send us Fan Mail With her trademark fantasy horror aesthetic and atmospheric art pop, Alexandra Drewchin aka Eartheater has gained a cult following. The New York-based artist has created an entire universe drawing from video games, graphic novels, and the Orthodox Christianity she practiced as a child.

Send us Fan Mail To give fans a view of how she makes music, Thao Nguyen is documenting the recording of her sixth album on Substack. Jordan and Demi talk to the singer-songwriter about the effect this has had on the development of the album and how it has made her more disciplined. Nguyen is also using the platform to speak out on hate crimes against Asian Americans, a cause she has been passiona...

Send us Fan Mail K.Flay talks to Jordan and Demi about her unique hybrid style, the inspiration for her covers EP (Limp Bizkit!), and the impact of her breakout hit "Blood in the Cut."  

Send us Fan Mail The Hunna hit it big in 2016 with the album 100 and singles like "She's Casual" and "Bonfire." Now, the UK band is one of rock's most popular acts, blending styles from metal to emo to traditional punk.

Send us Fan Mail Mia Martina found worldwide fame with the single “Stereo Love.” Despite the success, she felt marginalized as a woman in a male-dominated industry. With her new book Boss Up Your Life, the singer is encouraging young artists to take control of their careers and end the EDM gender gap.