
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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 523 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||

In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ are joined by journalist Mya Abraham to talk about the blockbuster new Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, as well as to deep-dive on R&B diva Kehlani's self titled studio albu... more
Journalist, critic and host of NPR's It's Been a Minute, Brittany Luse, makes her Pop Pantheon debut as we dive into the sassy, brassy ‘90s phenom En Vogue. Brittany and Louie explore the girl group’s prefab origins and their storm onto the Billboard... more
In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ discuss new music from Madonna and Olivia Rodrigo, and play a game where they predict the commercial and critical reception to a panoply of forthcoming pop girl albums.
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Louie and Russ discuss recent career developments for Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, Zara Larsson, BTS, and Robyn and whether they're currently trending upward or downward in the Pop Pantheon.
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Incredibly well researched and well edited podcast.
Edit: Louie and Nick analyzing the lyrics to Moves like Jagger had me choking on my coffee. Hysterical.
I like this pod! The host is well researched and funny and the guests are perfect
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
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.
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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 523 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. Brittany Luse
2. Walden Green
3. Jason P. Frank
4. Lauren Michele Jackson
5. Mic The Snare
6. Crystal Bell
7. Chris Molanphy
8. Sam Murphy
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