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Pop Shop Podcast

Billboard
Taylor Swift
Billboard 200
Billboard Hot 100
Sabrina Carpenter
Morgan Wallen
Beyoncé
Ariana Grande
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
Madonna
Mariah Carey
Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny
Post Malone
Oasis
Billie Eilish
Hot 100
Bruno Mars
Drake
Coachella

Billboard's Keith Caulfield (Managing Director, Charts and Data Operations) and Katie Atkinson (Executive Digital Director, West Coast) offer weekly Billboard chart breakdowns, discuss the hottest music news and cover the year’s biggest musical events. Casual pop fans, chart junkies and everyone in between are invited to this weekly half-hour discussion.

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This week, Taylor Swift and The Beatles are meeting up on the Billboard charts in more ways than one.

First, both appear in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart, with Swift's The Life of a Showgirl spending its 14th week at No. 1 and The Bea... more

After a painstaking pursuit of what he calls “perfect pop” on his euphoric 2023 album Something to Give Each Other, Troye Sivan could have easily stuck around the dancefloor for his next project. After all, Something was somewhat of a breakthrough fo... more

Madonna's relationship with the MTV Video Music Awards started on its very first telecast, back in 1984, when she writhed around on the stage in a fluffy white wedding dress while performing "Like a Virgin." On Sunday night, the Queen of Pop returned... more

While Ella Langley is now the proud owner of the all-time Billboard Hot 100 record, thanks to “Choosin’ Texas” hitting 23 weeks atop the flagship songs chart this week, her biggest competition is waiting in the wings to potentially reclaim the crown ... more

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Troye Sivan
Musician, actor, and artist behind She's the Best
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Episode: Troye Sivan, Leland & Tyde Levi Talk Troye's 'Chaotic' New Album, Getting Madonna's Approval for 'Party'
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Episode: Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests
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Episode: Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests
Noah Kahan
Singer-songwriter, performed with Chappell Roan
Independent
Episode: Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests
Cynthia Erivo
Actor and singer, Wicked collaboration with Ariana Grande
Independent
Episode: Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests
Ariana Grande
Pop star, Wicked co-star with Cynthia Erivo at London O2
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Episode: Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests
Suki Waterhouse
British singer/actress, Loveland album
Self/Loveland
Episode: Suki Waterhouse on Feeling ‘Wiser & Also Sillier Than Ever’ on ‘Loveland’ Album, How Opening for Taylor Swift Will Impact Her Next Tour
Linda Perry
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Episode: Linda Perry Talks 'Let It Die Here' Documentary & Album, Plus 4 Non Blondes' 'What's Up?' Viral Moment: 'You Can't Buy That Kind of Marketing'

Hosts

Keith Caulfield
Host of Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (Managing Director, Charts and Data Operations)
Katie Atkinson
Co-host/Host of Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (Executive Digital Director, West Coast)

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 294 ratings
  • Heaven on Their Minds new release Adam Lambert/ALW

    You might've checked out the new release on 8/1 before seeing the show Keith. (ALW asked Lambert to record it.) On all streaming platforms and 7" vinyl is for sale.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    celtcwrtr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love Katie and Keith

    Please never stop! You are forever my favorite podcast every week, I love the music charts and I dream of working at Billboard. Please never stop even if I’m the only listener! Love Katie and Keith!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AppReviewerZach
    United States2 years ago
  • Proud to be one of the 2 listeners

    Keep up the amazing work Keith and Katie! Huge fan of the podcast and i will always be one of your listeners!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AppReviewerZach
    United States3 years ago
  • Kieth sounds bitter

    Katie is always sweet but kieth sounds bitter when he talks about taylor having multiple versions. He didn’t bring up 30 having multiple versions. If there’s no people buying there wont be versions

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nial18
    United States3 years ago
  • Renaissance Tour

    Can we get an episode about Beyoncé’s tour or are you guys waiting til she gets to the west coast?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    D-J-B
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise chart depth, but some want more varied guests.

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Troye Sivan, Leland & Tyde Levi Talk Troye's 'Chaotic' New Album, Getting Madonna's Approval for 'Party'
Q: How did you get permission from Madonna and Mirwais to sample and interpolate the song?
They simply asked for permission and were pleasantly surprised that Madonna and Mirwais approved it, allowing them to include Madonna's voice and parts of Music in the track and enabling the ambitious music video concept.
Troye Sivan, Leland & Tyde Levi Talk Troye's 'Chaotic' New Album, Getting Madonna's Approval for 'Party'
Q: So please walk me through, all three of you, walk me through how this song came together. What was the genesis of it initially?
The song began in a writer's room with Leland, Troye, and others, pivoting from a sad track to a dance-oriented idea; it evolved through home productions and then a long, collaborative process with Tyde, Leland, and Stiles Fuego, ultimately incorporating a Madonna sample.
Josh Groban Talks Channeling Movie Magic for 'Cinematic,' His 'Emotionally Personal' New Album That Features the 'Epic' Jennifer Hudson & His Own Dad
Q: What was it like recording with his father?
An emotional highlight where Groban and his dad recorded Moon River in Sunset Sound, creating a personal moment that connected the album to family history and his development as a musician.
Josh Groban Talks Channeling Movie Magic for 'Cinematic,' His 'Emotionally Personal' New Album That Features the 'Epic' Jennifer Hudson & His Own Dad
Q: How were the songs selected and arranged?
They started with a vision and used piano demos sparingly, instead leading with arrangers and orchestrators to shape a sound that felt both timeless and modern, ensuring each track served the story Groban wanted to tell.
Josh Groban Talks Channeling Movie Magic for 'Cinematic,' His 'Emotionally Personal' New Album That Features the 'Epic' Jennifer Hudson & His Own Dad
Q: Where did the idea for Cinematic come from?
It came from a process of unpacking what “cinematic” could mean in the context of his voice and songwriting, and from a desire to work with Greg Wells to create a grand, orchestrated sound that could honor film music while still sounding like Groban.

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A weekly deep-dive into the pop music landscape, focused on chart movement, industry news, and major events shaping the year's musical conversation. Conversations blend data-driven chart analysis with timely culture stories, behind-the-scenes industry context, and thoughtful commentary on festivals, tours, and high-profile releases. The hosts' banter and accessible framing make complex chart trivia approachable, while occasional interviews or guest commentary add practitioner insight for listeners who want actionable takeaways for marketing, PR, or sponsorship opportunities in music and media.

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Recent guests on Pop Shop Podcast include:

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2. Tyde Levi
3. Kristen Bell
4. Savannah Bananas
5. Noah Kahan
6. Cynthia Erivo
7. Ariana Grande
8. Suki Waterhouse

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