Greatest Pop Stars
BillboardBillboard's weekly deep dive into the past, present and future of pop stardom, hosted by deputy editor Andrew Unterberger. New episodes every Thursday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 141 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusicMusic Commentary | |||
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On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Michael Saponara and Emily Fuentes to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and veteran greats who were heard from loud... more
As America was reeling from the unthinkable horrors of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the No. 1 album in the country was a chaotic, incredulous and absolutely incendiary alt-metal LP — System of a Down didn't write or record 'Toxicity' with 9/11 or any ... more
In 1997, stateside alt-rock was in an unsure enough place that very briefly, a group of ex-ravers from the U.K. were considered the future — with explosive singles, controversial videos, incendiary statements and a truly unprecedented amount of pop s... more
In 1995, other alt-rock bands had bigger albums and bigger hits than Hole, but none dominated media and pop culture in quite the same way — mostly due to the increasingly high profile of explosive frontwoman Courtney Love, who became a celebrity than... more
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obsessed. Confessions II has already slid into my Top 3 Madonna albums….right behind Eroticaand Ray of Light. Early standouts for me are “Bizarre,” “Good for the Soul,” “School,” and “Love Without Words.” 45 years into her career, and she’s still creating music that makes me feel like i did when i heard her music at 6..or 10….or 13…..
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Love this podcast. Lina on the Janet 1998 show was awful. She sounded bored and uninterested. It was painful to listen to. Please don’t have her back. Great Janet week otherwise.
Apple Podcasts5mryassdaddyUnited States6 months ago - Incredible show, past and present
Love this podcast. Andrew’s love for music and the history of the industry really translates well on the mic, feels genuine. I really appreciate the vintage episodes giving nuggets on the years surrounding iconic years in music. Love the drafts, the lists and the rankings as well. Become a huge fan over the past few months, keep this show going 🔥
Apple Podcasts5scoompmanUnited States9 months ago - The Taylor Swift Guest was a Psycho
For the Taylor 2025 episode, the woman you had on was completely insane and ruined the entire discussion. Her inability to acknowledge even a single piece of criticism of Taylor or the album and instead mindlessly write off everyone who didn’t like the album as “bots” or “haters” was genuinely mind blowing. Wish you could’ve gotten someone even a little more objective and not completely delusional
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Apple Podcasts | #60 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #119 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #175 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Italy/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  France/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Australia/Music/Music History |
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What is Greatest Pop Stars about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show offers a data-informed, opinionated look at pop stardom across eras, blending deep historical context with current chart and rollout analysis. Episodes routinely dissect legacy artists, notable rollouts, and the business of pop, often featuring industry insiders and music critics who provide practical takeaways for marketers, sponsors, and talent. A standout is the panel format that combines long-form nostalgia with fresh, ranking-driven debates, plus guest experts who illuminate chart dynamics, branding, and era-defining moments. This mix makes it especially useful for listeners who want actionable industry context, trend insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on how pop icons rise and sustain influence over years or even d... more
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Greatest Pop Stars launched 2 years ago and published 141 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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1. Michael Saponara
2. Emily Fuentes
3. Craig Jenkins
4. Tom Breihan
5. Lina Morgan
6. Thomas Smith
7. Sophie Williams
8. Jason Lifshitz
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