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PODCAST

Main Pod Girl

Main Pod Girl is a pop culture podcast hosted by artist and songwriter AJ Marks, with special guests ranging from popstars, hit songwriters, r/popheads team members, high-profile journalists and music content creators, as we talk about our shared love for pop music.

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All Episodes

42:59

Songwriters Roundtable (feat. Wrabel, Delacey & Nate...

Main Pod Girl ·

2023/08/16

Hit songwriters Wrabel (P!nk, Kesha, Backstreet Boys), Delacey (Halsey, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato) and Nate Campany (Dua Lipa, Carly Rae Jepsen, Rina Sawayama) team up with Main Pod Girl to give us an inside look at the songwriting industry, as well as their new music in their artist projects! We discuss the recent interpolation trend, whether or not a song should have a bridge, the stories behind some of your favorite songs, and more!

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24:14

Country Conversion (feat. Colbie Caillat)

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2023/08/10

2000s music icon Colbie Caillat helps us kick off season 2 of Main Pod Girl with a discussion about her upcoming country album, Along the Way, coming out October 6th! We also play a game of First Time for Everything and list our Top 5 Duets. Guest hosted by Molly Suter.

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01:48:11

Katy Perry: A Career Timeline (feat. Mila Tequila &...

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2023/05/19

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? If so, then get ready for the Katycast! For this extra special episode, we assemble pop culture YouTuber Mila Tequila and Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos to help us dive into the wacky world and bulletproof discography of Katy Perry. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Katy Perry Music Videos! You can follow Mila at @milatequilayt on Twitter or @milatequi.la on Instagram, Brittany at @ohheybrittany, AJ at @ajmarksofficial and Sola at

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33:08

Guilty (feat. Loren Gray)

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2023/04/24

Loren Gray, dubbed by Forbes as the original queen of TikTok, joins us on Main Pod Girl to celebrate the release of her new album Guilty, talk about working with Taylor Swift, and why she went independent. We also play a game of Call DM Block and Popheads Gone Viral! You can follow Loren at @lorengray, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @solaguinto, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram.

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56:30

Influencer Music & Artist Side Hustles (feat. Madisyn...

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2023/04/17

Pop culture YouTuber and video essayist Madisyn Brown joins us on Main Pod Girl! From Addison Rae to Meghan Trainor, we break down the connection between influencers who make music and musicians who become influencers! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 Popstar Acting Roles!  You can follow Madisyn at @madisynbrown, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @solaguinto, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram.

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46:11

Artist Behind the Voice (feat. Tori Kelly)

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2023/03/27

Grammy-winning artist Tori Kelly joins Main Pod Girl to examine what led to her recent reinvention, gush about her upcoming album, and give some practical advice on how to learn how to riff. We also play a round of Who Ya Gonna Call, explore the meaning of the song "Unbreakable Smile", and plot a collaboration with Ariana Grande, JoJo and Demi Lovato! Stick around to the end to hear Tori's Top 5 favorite songs of her career.  You can follow Tori at @torikelly, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at

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26:29

Bittersweet 16 (feat. Mckenna Grace)

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2023/03/13

Emmy-nominated actress and pop/rock singer-songwriter Mckenna Grace is our newest Main Pod Girl! Tune in to hear us discuss everything from her new EP Bittersweet 16 to her most iconic acting roles. We also play a round of First Time For Everything and make a playlist! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs by Green Day.  You can follow Mckenna at @mckennagraceful, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram.

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44:24

In Her Dynamic Era (feat. Zara Larsson)

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2023/02/27

Swedish pop queen Zara Larsson makes her return to Main Pod Girl to discuss her new single Can't Tame Her! Listen to hear us dish on Zara's upcoming Danja-produced 4th album, play a new game called It's a 10 But... and the fan-favorite game, Popheads Gone Viral! We touch on everything from The Last of Us to Rihanna deep cuts to Zara buying her own masters and launching her own label! You can follow Zara at @zaralarsson, Sola at @solaguinto, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on

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01:39:44

The Good Girls Gone Bad Trope (feat. Caitlin Durante)

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2023/01/27

Happy new year, Popheads! We're baaaaack~ For our very first episode of 2023, Sola and AJ are joined by writer, stand-up comedian and podcaster, Caitlin Durante of The Bechdel Cast! Press that play button to hear us mull over the various methods that pop stars use to transition from the "good girl" into the "bad girl," including overt sexualization, adopting hip-hop aesthetics or sounds, and public controversies. You can follow Caitlin Durante at @caitlindurante, Sola Guinto at @solaguinto on all

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02:15:05

Lady Gaga: A Career Timeline (feat. Mike's Mic & Mila...

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2022/12/13

Put your paws up, little monsters, it's time for the Gagacast! For this extra special episode, AJ forms a panel of pop culture YouTubers Mike's Mic and returning guest Mila Tequila to tackle the expansive career and discography of Lady Gaga— and figure out if we're a Gaga or a Katy. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Lady Gaga Music Videos! You can follow Mila at @milatequilayt on Twitter or @milatequi.la on Instagram, Mike at @mikesmicyt, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, and

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01:41:13

Parody Music (feat. Quinton Reviews)

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2022/12/01

This episode's Main Pod Girl is none other than the YouTuber known for his multi-hour breakdowns of iCarly, Victorious, and other popular TV shows, it's Quinton Reviews! Join us as we analyze the past and present of parody in music, and go over our Top 5 Weird Al Yankovic songs. You can follow Quinton at @quintonreviews on Instagram and @q_review on Twitter, Sola at @iamsolamusic on all platforms, AJ at @ajmarksofficial on all platforms, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or

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44:40

Songs for My Therapist (feat. Kimbra)

Main Pod Girl ·

2022/11/18

The one and only Grammy Award-winning artist Kimbra and special co-host Casey Lee Williams join us on Main Pod Girl to talk about Kimbra's new singles, tease some of the details about her upcoming album A Reckoning, and spill on her unreleased music with Childish Gambino. Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 ANZAC (Aussie or Kiwi) artists! You can follow Kimbra at @kimbramusic, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or

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30:39

Mercurial Pod Girl (feat. Magdalena Bay)

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2022/11/08

Popheads sweethearts Magdalena Bay join us on Main Pod Girl go in depth about the origin of Mini Mixes, how they found r/popheads, and why they're not hyperpop. We also play a new game called Not Like The Other Pod Girls, and stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 musical duos!  You can follow Magdalena Bay at @madalenabay, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. As always, episodic artwork by

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01:40:51

Superproducers (feat. DJ Louie XIV)

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2022/11/01

Club DJ, writer and host of the podcast Pop Pantheon DJ Louie XIV joins us for an episode breaking down the careers of superproducers! This episode covers Timbaland, Pharrell, The Neptunes, Stargate, Jack Antonoff, Dr. Dre and Max Martin. Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs produced by Max Martin!  You can follow Louie at @djlouiexiv, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. Also, please be

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36:18

Artists to Look Out For in 2023 (feat. Ari Elkins)

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2022/10/25

TikTok star and playlist connoisseur Ari Elkins joins Main Pod Girl to talk about his new project StemDrop, his podcast Soundtrack Your Day, and his viral success with curating playlists. We also play a round of Popheads Gone Viral and Pop Quiz! Stick around until the end to hear our Top 5 artists to look out for in 2023.  You can follow Ari at @arijelkins, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. As

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29:26

A Study of the GAYLE Experience (feat. GAYLE)

Main Pod Girl ·

2022/10/07

GAYLE, who just had her worldwide breakthrough with one of this year's best-selling songs, "abcdefu", joins us on Main Pod Girl to share her experience with newfound fame! In this episode, GAYLE reveals how she feels about Kidz Bop covering her, storyboards a Gigi Hadid fancam, and talks about how the reaction to her hit song inspired her new EP. Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 Songs by Teenagers!  You can follow GAYLE at @whoisgayle on Twitter, @gaylecantspell on TikTok, or @gayle on

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35:57

Sk8r Gurl (feat. Maggie Lindemann)

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2022/09/30

Maggie Lindemann returns to Main Pod Girl to discuss her new album, Suckerpunch. In this episode, we decide on a Bernie Sanders 2024 campaign song through a round of Popheads Gone Viral and put Maggie's Britney Spears trivia to the test with a game of Guess 10! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 rock bands.  You can follow Maggie at @maggielindemann, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. As

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25:49

The Adventures of Captain London (feat. Mimi Webb)

Main Pod Girl ·

2022/09/23

British heartbreak queen Mimi Webb joins us on Main Pod Girl to walk us through her journey from TikTok sensation to UK chart staple, and all of the "Pinch Me" moments along the way. We also play a round of Call DM Block, make a playlist, and introduce a new pop trivia segment called Guess 10!  You can follow Mimi at @mimiiiwebb, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. As always, episodic artwork by

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01:02:46

Secrets of a Hitmaker (feat. Bonnie McKee)

Main Pod Girl ·

2022/09/06

With ten #1 hits to her name, legendary songwriter Bonnie McKee joins us on Main Pod Girl! Tune in to hear Bonnie discuss songwriting tips, leaving Epic Records, music leaks, her two new albums, and so much more! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs written by Bonnie McKee! You can follow Bonnie at @bonniemckee, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic and popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. Please rate and review this show if you

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32:02

Ask Me Anything LIVE (feat. MØ)

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2022/08/22

AJ is once again joined by Platinum-selling Danish popstar and songwriter MØ, LIVE for an Ask Me Anything! Tune into this taping of our Reddit Talk where we asked MØ your burning questions, gush about Charli XCX, and sing Whitney Houston. You can follow MØ at @momomoyouth, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek. You can also stream "Thinline" by Sola and "Don't Know Any

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