
The podcast where DJ Louie XIV and guests completely overanalyze all your favorite pop stars, then rank them in the official Pop Pantheon.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 483 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||

Madonna Singles Draft! Louie and Russ are joined by Paper's Joan Summer and music journalist Annie Zaleski to join forces and pick the Top 20 Madonna Singles of All Time, draft style.
Listen to a Spotify playlist of our Top 20 Madonna Singles of Al... more
In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ talk about the lead single for Bruno Mars' forthcoming fourth studio album, "I Just Might," then break down the latest pairing from Robyn, "Talk to Me" and "Sexistential," a... more
Louie and Russ are joined by actress, comedian and Pop Pantheon listener (!) Ivy Wolk to react to all of your most unhinged unpopular opinions about Addison Rae, Janet Jackson, Sabrina Carpenter, & More!
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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, for the first episode of 2026, Louie and Russ took on Taylor Swift's venerated "Track 5s," the fifth song on each of her album track lists that many fans view as the records' respective em... more
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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
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.
Incredibly well researched and well edited podcast.
So smart, so fun and so well produced. 10/10. If you love pop music, this is it.
For the pop usic lovers everywhere honestly and I love the wide range of esteemed guest the show brings on, professors of music I would say.
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This podcast features in-depth discussions surrounding popular music and its illustrious stars, with a focus on analysis and ranking within a conceptual "Pop Pantheon." Episodes often examine the artistry, cultural significance, and career trajectories of diverse pop icons, such as Katy Perry, Nicole Scherzinger, and Rosalia. The hosts engage with listeners through various segments, including listener mailbags and previews of upcoming music, creating an interactive atmosphere. It stands out for its blend of scholarly insight and entertaining commentary, appealing to both music enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.
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Pop Pantheon launched 5 years ago and published 483 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. Jason Lipshutz
2. Peyton Dix
3. Lindsey Weber
4. Jason Lipschitz
5. Doreen San Felix
6. Suzy Exposito
7. Troy McEady
8. Laura Snapes
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