Loading...

PODCAST

Pop Shop Podcast

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.

music music commentary

All Episodes

37:34

How Can BTS, Madonna & Shakira All Squeeze Into an...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/05/19

Madonna only had "4 Minutes" to save the world, and now the Queen of Pop, Shakira and BTS only have 11 minutes to stage the first-ever World Cup halftime show.On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how the three superstar acts might share their time during the 2026 World Cup final game on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. One theory we have: Each act will have around three minutes to do a medley of their new music and their biggest

en

59:43

Linda Perry Talks 'Let It Die Here' Documentary &...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/05/12

Between her time as the frontwoman for 4 Non Blondes, her legendary songwriting catalog (for Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys and more), her own solo career, and her outspoken activism, Linda Perry has already lived countless lives in the public eye. But the new documentary Linda Perry: Let It Die Here peels back brand-new layers to the musical firebrand, from being a mom to 9-year-old Rhodes to losing her own mother just after the singer/songwriter was diagnosed with breast

en

41:28

Josh Groban Talks Channeling Movie Magic for...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/05/07

Josh Groban joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his new album "Cinematic," where the chart-topper pays tribute to music from the silver screen, including "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "Moon River" and "As Time Goes By." Plus, hosts Katie and Keith discuss chart news from Noah Kahan and Ella Langley.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

38:09

Inside Madonna's 'Club Confessions' Dance Party:...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/04/27

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast takes you inside Madonna's invite-only star-studded Club Confessions event at The Abbey in West Hollywood, Calif. The Queen of Pop previewed unheard tracks from Confessions II, the July 3 sequel to her 2005 classic dance album Confessions on a Dance Floor. Stuart Price — the producer behind both Confessions projects — was the night's final DJ, and Madonna joined him for a surprise appearance behind the booth at the famed gay bar. Also on the pod, Keith and Katie have

en

36:46

From 'Confessions II' Reveal to Sabrina Carpenter...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/04/22

It's been less than a week since Madonna announced Confessions II, the sequel to her 2005 electro-pop dance classic Confessions On a Dance Floor. But so much has happened in the days since.After she announced the album's July 3 release date, Madonna released "I Feel So Free" -- the first song from the project -- on Friday and then joined Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella weekend 2 to tease their potential Confessions II collab and duet on 1989's "Like a Prayer" and 1990's "Like a Prayer." On the new

en

29:48

Justin Bieber Coachella Debate Rages Over One...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Justin Bieber‘s Saturday night headlining set at Coachella might be getting mixed reviews across social media at the moment, but one thing is for sure: People are definitely talking about it. On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk about the active discourse around JB's Saturday night performance, especially in comparison to other headliners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

31:10

Lady Gaga & Doechii Hit the 'Runway,' Sabrina...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/04/06

Some of the biggest women in pop music are making some big moves this week.On Monday alone, we got a new music video for Sabrina Carpenter's "House Tour," the latest single from Man's Best Friend, co-starring Margaret Qualley (who also co-directed) and Madelyn Cline. Then, the final trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrived alongside a nearly two-minute preview of the original track "Runway" from Lady Gaga and Doechii. And last week, we got news that Olivia Rodrigo's third album, you seem

en

42:13

Taylor Swift's Epic L.A. Weekend, From iHeartRadio...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Taylor Swift was at two of the biggest events in Los Angeles last week: the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday and the second of two Paul McCartney underplay concerts at the Fonda Theater on Saturday. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how Swift dominated Thursday's iHearts -- taking home seven prizes and extending her record as the winningest artist in the show's history, while also making her awards show debut with fiancé Travis Kelce -- and then popped

en

41:39

Celine Dion's Rumored Paris Concerts Have Us Debating...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/03/25

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about Celine Dion's rumored residency coming to Paris this fall, after French-Canadian publication La Presse reported that Dion is locked in to perform two concerts a week in September and October at La Défense Arena. Also, as we previously reported, Harry Styles' Together, Together tour includes 30 dates at New York's Madison Square Garden starting in August, in addition to multiple dates across international venues.Learn more about

en

29:37

When 'KPop Demon Hunters' Speech Was Cut Short,...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/03/17

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing the moment when the songwriting team behind "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters had their speech abruptly played off at Sunday's 2026 Oscars. With the win making history as the first K-pop song to take home an Oscar, the moment deserved better.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

26:50

What Do Bruno Mars' & Harry Styles' New Albums Tell...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/03/10

Bruno Mars released his debut album in 2010, while Harry Styles and his One Direction bandmates dropped theirs in 2011. In the decade and a half since, these two have skyrocketed to superstardom in their own ways -- and then in the past two weeks, they each blessed pop fans with a brand-new project. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at Mars' The Romantic (released Feb. 27) and Styles' Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally (March 6) and where each pop

en

36:02

P!nk, Mariah Carey & Shakira Could Make for One of...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/03/04

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has become more and more open-minded over the years, inducting superstars from the worlds of pop (Madonna), hip-hop (Jay-Z) and beyond, and helping to evolve how "rock & roll" is even defined. So it's no surprise that we have some of the poppiest nominees yet this year, all angling to be inducted this fall, including P!nk, Mariah Carey, Shakira and New Edition. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the just-announced contenders and where

en

63:13

Mumford & Sons on Getting Back Into the Ring With...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/02/25

When it comes to Mumford & Sons’ new Prizefighter album, “I think this is the best music we’ve ever made,” Marcus Mumford declares to the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast. “I love it more than anything we’ve ever done.” Prizefighter is the band’s sixth full-length studio effort and comes less than a year after its last set, March 2025’s Rushmere. That’s a fast turnaround for a group that historically has gone between two-and-a-half to six years between albums — but it was a chance meeting with

en

32:21

The 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Discussion Has Already...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/02/18

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at the Billboard.com reader poll that went live last week asking who should headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show, Right now, BTS is leading by a landslide, with more than 85% of the vote. It would make sense for the newly reunited Korean superstars to cap their sure-to-be-active comeback year with potentially a big Grammys night -- like Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny have done the last two years -- followed by an

en

55:34

Bad Bunny Gets a Little Help From His Friends Lady...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/02/09

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about all the choices Bad Bunny made for his halftime spectacle, from the cinematography to the social messaging to the famous faces that joined him on the Levi's Stadium field, including special guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

40:51

2026 Grammys Share the Love Among Pop Winners Lola...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/02/03

There was a lot of pop love to go around at Sunday's 2026 Grammy Awards, where four different artists won in the Big Four categories and the pop categories shared the wealth. Katie and Keith discuss the winners and chat about the performances on the show. Plus, there's chart news on Megadeth scoring its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 ever, while Harry Styles' "Aperture" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

25:12

It's Their Moment: Lady Gaga, 'Golden,' Sabrina...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/01/27

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at five pop categories at Sunday night's Grammy Awards: best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance, best pop vocal album, best dance pop recording, and best traditional pop album. Who do we think will take home pop gold? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

27:56

From 'Harry's House' to Harry's 'Disco': Harry Styles...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Harry Styles is read to "Kiss All the Time (and "Disco, Occasionally") with the release of his fourth studio album, announced last week -- and we're hoping he's also ready to answer all our pop prayers. Katie and Keith are talking about the March 6 album and its lead single "Aperture," arriving Thursday. Might Styles pop up on the Grammys on Feb. 1 to perform? Can we expect out-of-the-gate success like he found on his previous album "Harry's House?" Also, the team has chart news on Zach Bryan, Bruno

en

38:20

What Do Golden Globe Music Wins for 'KPop Demon...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/01/14

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are looking ahead to this month's Oscar nominations after a "Golden" night for the KPop crew.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

35:28

RIP MTV? Not So Fast: Sorting Through the Online...

Pop Shop Podcast ·

2026/01/06

If you've been online this past week, you've likely seen countless headlines and social posts paying tribute to the "end of MTV." But what exactly is ending? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're sorting through all the memorials to discuss the real story, which is that MTV shuttered the last remaining music-only channels throughout the world -- but the move doesn't impact the version of MTV that U.S. viewers can very much still tune into.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

en

134 results

Similar Podcasts

A Little Light Music

Manx Radio

The Tim Kulig Free Music Podcast

timkuligfreemusic

Takin" A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

Buzz Knight | Music History Podcast Host

Keeping The Rave Alive!

Kutski

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix

Stevie Nix