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Pop Pantheon

DJ Louie XIV
Pop Music
Mariah Carey
Fergie
Tate Mcrae
Pop Pantheon Rankings
Demi Lovato
Black Eyed Peas
Madonna
The Emancipation Of Mimi
Disney
The Dutchess
Rainbow
Glitter
Butterfly
Pink Friday 2
American Idol
Pop Music Industry
Greedy
Addiction
Mental Health

The podcast where DJ Louie XIV and guests completely overanalyze all your favorite pop stars, then rank them in the official Pop Pantheon.

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Happy Oscars! To celebrate the big day and our fav prolific Oscars also-ran, we're dropping All Access early and drafting the 20 best Diane Warren songs of all time with our pals Bobby Fin... more

For the conclusion of our Whitney Houston Series, Louie and Russ play clips from all three guests— Emily Lordi, Jason King, & Gerrick Kennedy— plus take listener calls to finally determine if Whitney Houston is in Tier 1 of the Pop Pantheon.

Whitney... more

In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Two of the biggest male pop stars of the day, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars, just returned with new albums after relatively long absences. What's new with these two and what do they have to ... more

Gerrick Kennedy, author of Didn't We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston, joins Pop Pantheon for the third in our four-part series on the pop supernova Whitney Houston. Louie and Gerrick discuss Whitney’s most consistent and idiosyncrat... more

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Recent Guests

Gerrick Kennedy
Author of Didn't We Almost Have It All in Defense of Whitney Houston
Author/Writer
Episode: WHITNEY HOUSTON: PART 3 (with Gerrick D. Kennedy)
Emily Lordi
Vanderbilt University professor and author of the forthcoming book, Holding Lightning, The Life, Loves, and Art of Whitney Houston
Vanderbilt University
Episode: WHITNEY HOUSTON: PART 1 (with Emily Lordi)
Nuria Net
Founder of Shake It Easy Media and journalist
Shake It Easy Media
Episode: RICKY MARTIN (with Nuria Net)
Annie Zaleski
Returning guest from the Madonna series
Pop Culture Writer
Episode: The Best Madonna Singles of All Time (with Joan Summers & Annie Zaleski)
Joan Summers
Senior editor over at Paper Magazine
Paper Magazine
Episode: The Best Madonna Singles of All Time (with Joan Summers & Annie Zaleski)
Ivy Wolk
Indie film darling, stand-up comic, and a Pop Pantheon listener.
Episode: Reacting to Your Unpopular Opinions about Addison Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, & More (with Ivy Wolk)
Jason Lipshutz
Executive Director of Music at Billboard
Billboard
Episode: The Best Pop Songs of 2025 LIVE! (with Lindsey Weber, Peyton Dix, and Jason Lipshutz)
Peyton Dix
Writer, podcaster, and co-host of 'Lemme Say This'
Episode: The Best Pop Songs of 2025 LIVE! (with Lindsey Weber, Peyton Dix, and Jason Lipshutz)
Lindsey Weber
Writer and co-host of 'Who Weekly'
Episode: The Best Pop Songs of 2025 LIVE! (with Lindsey Weber, Peyton Dix, and Jason Lipshutz)

Host

DJ Louie XIV
Host known for engaging storytelling and an analytical perspective on pop music and culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Very good podcast

    I like this pod! The host is well researched and funny and the guests are perfect

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmartieGal
    United States2 months ago
  • Pure joy

    Listening to pop pantheon is just the most fun ever. Do yourself a favor and subscribe to the patreon— they deliver amazing bonus episodes weekly. Louie, Russ, & guests are both insightful & entertaining. It’s a fun way to peel back the curtain on music that can seem vacuous but this show proves there’s always a story, even when it’s not that deep. They are h reat conversation leaders, storyteller and true historian, with infectious enthusiasm for pop music & musicians. I love learning about th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dlmb123
    United States2 months ago
  • In it’s Flop Era

    Pop pantheon started out strongly and with the later addition of Russ, developed into a fantastic pop music and cultural critique. Over the last year its lost its way due to Louis’ obsession with banging on about Taylor Swift. Listeners are currently being subjected to a 3-month long series reviewing every single TS album (many of which were already reviewed in previous episodes), and for those unfortunate enough to support via patreon, are now having to endure extra weekly episodes reviewing he... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Charlie2292
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Editing needs work

    Content is great, editing needs work. Sometimes there are commercials in the middle of someone’s sentence or weird, long pauses that have me checking my phone to see if it paused. I got hooked on the Ariana deep dives and proceeded to download a bunch of episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Listenedtoyourpodcast
    United States4 months ago
  • Iconic

    Incredibly well researched and well edited podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LolaPolaGranola
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the show's depth in exploring pop culture and music history.
Some critiques point towards certain episodes feeling over-focused on specific artists.
The inclusion of a diverse range of guests adds richness to the discussions.
Engaging and informative with a balance of humor and serious analysis.

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Listener Mailbag: Grimes, Boy Bander Singles, & Our Niche Legend Mt. Rushmore (Patreon Preview)
Q: What are your thoughts on Grimes?
The hosts discuss Grimes' artistic evolution, expressing admiration for her album "Art Angels" while critiquing her controversial public persona and the decline in her more recent work.
WHITNEY HOUSTON: PART 1 (with Emily Lordi)
Q: What made you want to write this book?
The guest wanted to show the depth of Whitney Houston's personality, her faith, and her contributions to culture.
Mailbag: Gay Guy Music Video Night, Lorde’s Missed Moment, Letterboxd top 4 + More
Q: How much do you pay attention and let that influence your expectations ahead of a lead up of any project?
It's best to avoid too much pre-communication, as it can set unrealistic expectations.
Mailbag: Gay Guy Music Video Night, Lorde’s Missed Moment, Letterboxd top 4 + More
Q: Where do you think she's headed?
Lorde's legacy is secure, but she might not return to the mainstream pop center.
RICKY MARTIN (with Nuria Net)
Q: Why is it significant that Ricky Martin came out in 2010?
It was a bold move in a conservative culture, especially for someone of his stature, and marked a progressive moment in pop culture for LGBTQ representation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pop Pantheon

What is Pop Pantheon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focus on the world of pop music, exploring the careers and cultural significance of various pop artists. From in-depth discussions about legendary figures like Whitney Houston and Madonna to contemporary stars including Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift, the content often includes qualitative analyses of the music and events surrounding these personalities. Episodes typically showcase a blend of humor and insightful commentary, with hosts and guests engaging in lively debates about ranking artists and their contributions, creating a unique space for both pop music aficionados and casual listeners alike. Additionally, the program is noted for its interactive listener engagement through mailbag episodes, which adds to its community-oriented feel.

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Pop Pantheon launched 5 years ago and published 506 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Pop Pantheon include:

1. Gerrick Kennedy
2. Emily Lordi
3. Nuria Net
4. Annie Zaleski
5. Joan Summers
6. Ivy Wolk
7. Jason Lipshutz
8. Peyton Dix

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