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The Pop Pod

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Pop Music
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Sabrina Carpenter
Miley Cyrus
Grammy Awards
Ariana Grande
Kendrick Lamar
Lorde
Bad Bunny
Lana Del Rey
Charli XCX
Selena Gomez
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Harry Styles
Chappell Roan
Something Beautiful
Addison Rae
Rihanna

Your ultimate guide to the world of pop. Hosted by music journalist and pop obsessive Sam Murphy (aka @PopSamCam), this podcast keeps you caught up on everything happening across the pop universe. From headline-making news and deep-dive album reviews to hot takes, artist interviews, and bold Grammy predictions, it’s all here. New episodes on Thursdays.

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Latest Episodes

Jessie Ware has spent the last six years quietly building one of the great runs in modern pop. From What's Your Pleasure? to That! Feels Good! and now her sixth album Superbloom, out this week, she's carved out a lane that's entirely her own: disco-i... more

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Danny L Harle is one of pop music's most quietly essential figures. A founding member of the PC Music collective, the British producer and composer has spent over a decade reshaping what pop can sound like — from the euphoric maximalism of his early ... more

Sam Duboff from Spotify joins The Pop Pod to break down this year's Loud & Clear report, Spotify's annual deep-dive into the economics of streaming. We get into what the numbers actually mean for artists in 2026 .

We talk about the rise of the niche... more

Robyn returned with Sexistential, her first album in eight years - nine hard-hitting tracks of pure melody and zero filler, picking up where Body Talk and Honey left off. No messing around. Just Robyn delivering straight-up emotion in the most direct... more

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Jessie Ware
Musician and guest on The Pop Pod
Episode: Pop Classics With Jessie Ware: 'Superbloom', Chappell Roan, Girls Aloud and More
Danny L Harle
Pioneering PC Music artist and producer
PC Music
Episode: Talking Pop Classics With Danny L Harle: Dua Lipa, Caroline Polachek, Eiffel 65 & More
Sam Duboff
Spotify executive leading marketing and policy for the music business
Spotify
Episode: The Rise of the Niche Pop Star, The Resurrection Of The Album & More Pop Trends w/ Spotify’s Sam Duboff
Lucy Dacus
Singer-songwriter, solo artist on tour
Recording Artist
Episode: Lucy Dacus Joins The Pod To Talk Pop Classics and New Music
Chloe Qisha
Emerging pop artist touring with her recent music
Episode: New Music Bop or Flop: Rosalía, Lily Allen, Demi Lovato and More
Ally Solart
A young artist and singer-songwriter who has made quite a following on TikTok, known for her emotional and autobiographical songwriting style.
Episode: Ranking The Best Taylor Swift & Max Martin Collaborations
Yan Benik
Frequent commenter on pop music topics.
Episode: Throwback Bop or Flop: Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, Rihanna + More
Sara Verde
First time guest on The Pop Pod.
Episode: Throwback Bop or Flop: Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, Rihanna + More
Mimi Webb
Pop singer-songwriter known for her introspective songwriting and hits in the UK
Episode: New Music Bop or Flop: Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber + More (And An Interview With Mimi Webb!)

Host

Sam Murphy
Music journalist and pop obsessive, providing insights on pop culture and music trends.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Fav pod, fav TikTok’s!

    I first followed Sam on TikTok and was always captivated with his takes and music updates on TikTok. Well the pod is even better! I love his thoughtful, fair, and earnest opinions and takes on music and the industry. He’s so well informed and a wealth of knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KZanotti2
    United Statesa year ago
  • Move over Zane Lowe

    I used to listen to Beats 1 every morning, but I feel like they have lost their touch. Sam has a special passion for pop music/pop culture that Beats 1 could never!!! Love this pod🩵

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordanlistening
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best analysis

    PopSamCam is my go to listen for analysis of pop music. Thorough and informative. Also generally infectious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoardGamers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome Show

    I love hearing the reviews and look forward to what you have next. Keep up the good work 😁👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    v.j. anderson
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • I love this format.

    Pop music news in a nutshell by a pop enthusiast. Sign me in. Less social media for me. Great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kiros k
    Germanya year ago

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The Rise of the Niche Pop Star, The Resurrection Of The Album & More Pop Trends w/ Spotify’s Sam Duboff
Q: Why publish the Loud & Clear data and how does it affect artists and the industry?
Publishing the data creates transparency, builds trust with artists, and helps inform strategic decisions for both artists and labels by showing real payout scales and growth trends.
Ranking The Best Taylor Swift & Max Martin Collaborations
Q: Was there a particular song on the EP where you unlocked the sound you are excited about?
I really love something about the production on horror movie, especially the guitar riff that goes throughout it all, which opened a world for me in terms of sound.
Ranking The Best Taylor Swift & Max Martin Collaborations
Q: How did you start to figure out what kind of music you wanted to make?
It's been a long journey of finding what I want to make. I started out working with a producer and learned a lot, but now I've given myself room to explore what I want to sound like, leaning into more emotional, organic pop music.
Sabrina Carpenter - Man's Best Friend: Too Soon? Too Boring? Too Dirty?
Q: Thoughts on Julia Michaels not writing on this album?
Julia's absence is not missed on this album as Sabrina has developed her own sound that fits well with the current project.
Sabrina Carpenter - Man's Best Friend: Too Soon? Too Boring? Too Dirty?
Q: Do you think she is exploiting too much of her sexual side?
No, her sexual expression is integral to her artistry and storytelling.

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This podcast serves as a pivotal source of commentary and resources for pop music enthusiasts. Listeners can expect vibrant discussions centered around album reviews, Grammy predictions, and engaging news updates about their favorite pop artists. The host combines a passion for music with a keen analytical eye, providing thoughtful insights into both current events in the pop landscape and the evolution of artists' careers. With a consistent release schedule, the content builds anticipation among fans for regular updates on music trends, notable performances, and artist movements, likely catering to dedicated followers of pop culture.

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2. Legends Only - A Pop Culture Podcast
3. Every Single Album
4. Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast
5. Switched on Pop

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The Pop Pod launched a year ago and published 98 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 The Pop Pod include:

1. Jessie Ware
2. Danny L Harle
3. Sam Duboff
4. Lucy Dacus
5. Chloe Qisha
6. Ally Solart
7. Yan Benik
8. Sara Verde

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