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Pop Shop Podcast

Billboard
Taylor Swift
Billboard 200
Billboard Hot 100
Sabrina Carpenter
Morgan Wallen
Beyoncé
Ariana Grande
Kendrick Lamar
Madonna
Lady Gaga
Mariah Carey
Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny
Post Malone
Oasis
Billie Eilish
Drake
Hot 100
Bruno Mars
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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My Chemical Romance scored their first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week thanks to their reissue of a 20-year-old album -- and they're hardly alone.

Just this fall, we've seen three other top 10 reissues: The Beatles’ Rubber Soul 50th-anniversary... more

Grammy first-round voting wrapped up last week, on Oct. 22, and 2027 nominations will arrive on Nov. 16 -- so it's a good time to take a closer look at next year's best new artist race and who might snag one of those coveted eight nomination slots.

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Starting with her very first episode of Hannah Montana back in 2006, Miley Cyrus became an almost-instant household name. In the two decades since, she's had a chameleonic career that slithers between genres and wins over new audiences along the way ... more

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

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Troye Sivan
Musician, actor, and artist behind She's the Best
Troye Sivan
Episode: Troye Sivan, Leland & Tyde Levi Talk Troye's 'Chaotic' New Album, Getting Madonna's Approval for 'Party'
Tyde Levi
Longtime collaborator and brother to Troye
Tyde Levi
Episode: Troye Sivan, Leland & Tyde Levi Talk Troye's 'Chaotic' New Album, Getting Madonna's Approval for 'Party'
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
Kristen Bell
Actor, surprised Savannah Bananas crowd
Independent
Episode: Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests
Savannah Bananas
Baseball team known for Banana Ball entertainment
Team
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
Artist
Episode: Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests
Chappell Roan
Singer, guest at Noah Kahan's Rose Bowl show
independent artist
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
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

Hosts

Keith Caulfield
Billboard managing director of charts and data operations
Katie Atkinson
Billboard executive digital director, West Coast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 295 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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Fans value the mix of current music news, nostalgia and occasional artist interviews.
Some listeners miss the earlier host dynamic and want more varied viewpoints or less digression.
Chart breakdowns, statistics and historical context are a major draw for music and chart enthusiasts.
A few reviews mention audio levels and microphone quality as areas to improve.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry, humor and approachable conversation.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Pop Shop Podcast

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

Weekly conversations about pop music, chart movement and the stories shaping the music industry, led by Billboard chart and editorial executives Keith Caulfield and Katie Atkinson. Episodes combine breakdowns of Billboard 200 and Hot 100 rankings with discussion of new releases, award eligibility, live performances, festivals and music history. Chart statistics and comparisons across artists and eras give the coverage a data-focused angle, while personal anecdotes, quizzes and conversational debate keep the pace informal. Most installments are host-led roundups, with occasional interviews featuring artists and close collaborators discussing songwriting, recording and creative decisions. A strong fit for listeners who enjoy keeping up with c... more

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Recent guests on Pop Shop Podcast include:

1. Troye Sivan
2. Tyde Levi
3. Cynthia Erivo
4. Kristen Bell
5. Savannah Bananas
6. Ariana Grande
7. Chappell Roan
8. Noah Kahan

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