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Greatest Pop Stars

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Pop Music
Music Industry
Kanye West
Ariana Grande
R&B
Britney Spears
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Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Bruno Mars
Justin Bieber
Latin Music
College Dropout
One Direction
Bad Bunny
Lil Wayne
The Weeknd
BTS
Adele
Soul Music

Billboard's weekly deep dive into the past, present and future of pop stardom. New episodes every Thursday.

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Recent Guests

Abby Webster
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Episode: KPop Demon Hunters: HUNTR/X & Saja Boys Fictional Pop Star Review
Christine Werthman
Managing Editor at Billboard
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Episode: 1995 Hootie & The Blowfish: Vintage Pop Stardom
Meaghan Garvey
Legendary music and culture writer
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Episode: Pop Star Performance Review: Morgan Wallen's New Album & Festival
Marissa Moss
A prominent writer focused on the narratives in country music.
Don't Rock the Inbox, Author of 'Her Country'
Episode: Maren Morris: Is She a Pop Star?
Hannah Dailey
Music journalist and Lorde expert
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Episode: Lorde's "Ribs": Great Moments in Pop Star History
Natalie Weiner
Former Billboard co-worker and music writer.
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Episode: Vintage Pop Stardom: 2005 Ciara (with Natalie Weiner)
Eric Renner Brown
Music writer and podcaster
Episode: Vintage Pop Stardom: 2005 Green Day (with Eric Renner Brown)
Chris DeVille
Long-time fan of indie music and music writer for Stereogum
Stereogum
Episode: Great Moments in Pop Star History: Jay-Z, Beyoncé & Solange See Grizzly Bear in Brooklyn (2009)
Meghan Mahar
Pop music commentator and fan of Kendrick Lamar
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Episode: Greatest Pop Star Instant Reaction: How'd Kendrick Lamar Do at the Super Bowl?

Host

Andrew Unterberger
Host of the podcast known for insightful commentary on pop music history and contemporary stardom.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Hallo

    Hallo

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    #ViciSarinaFan
    Germany2 months ago
  • Pop music lovers unite!

    Excited to hear more episodes about vintage pop stars! Really hope they cover Shakira at some point 🌟🙌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rabiosa Rocker
    United States7 months ago
  • Really Billboard?

    Not gonna rate positively a podcast from an organisation that either actively sought to sexually humiliate a successful woman or was so completely oblivious to the fact they did…

    Terrible lawyer-tastic completely meaningless apology about to Ms Swift too.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sigh not again
    Australia10 months ago
  • Don’t invite Kyle

    Kyle’s voice is so annoying. Like nail’s on a chalkboard. It makes me wanna commit violent crimes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    staronetree
    United States10 months ago

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Justin Bieber's 'Journals': Great Moments in Pop Star History
Q: Do you think the project was doomed from the start commercially?
It wasn't necessarily doomed from the start, but could have seen success with a better promotional effort.
"Weird Al" Yankovic's "Eat It": Great Moments in Pop Star History
Q: What do you think allowed Weird Al to maintain such unprecedented longevity?
His cleverness, consistent quality in songwriting, and the genuine affection he has for pop music contribute to his enduring appeal.
"Weird Al" Yankovic's "Eat It": Great Moments in Pop Star History
Q: Rebecca, how did you first get into Weird Al?
I discovered Weird Al through his music videos and especially remember his work during the 90s as they were frequently on MTV.
Pop Star Performance Review: Morgan Wallen's New Album & Festival
Q: Did you look at him any differently now?
Yes, it felt like he walked on water for the crowd; he seemed focused and doing his job rather than being expressive.
Vintage Pop Stardom: 2005 Ciara (with Natalie Weiner)
Q: So what was your 2005 like, Natalie? When I say 2005, what are the first things that come to mind?
It was a time when I was sort of moving between like listening to pop radio religiously, which was more kind of my middle school mode.

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Exploring the intriguing landscape of pop stardom, this show provides lively discussions around various influential artists from the past and present. Episodes frequently assess iconic tracks, revealing their cultural significance while highlighting the complex journeys of artists, their music careers, and the industry's evolving dynamics. Notably, the program fosters nostalgia by revisiting landmark moments in pop music history and delves into contemporary pop phenomena, addressing how historical music trends inform today's landscape. It's particularly unique for its blend of expert commentary and personal anecdotes, drawing in those with a keen interest in music culture and storytelling within the industry.

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2. Christine Werthman
3. Meaghan Garvey
4. Marissa Moss
5. Hannah Dailey
6. Natalie Weiner
7. Eric Renner Brown
8. Chris DeVille

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