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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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02:15:05

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

Main Pod Girl ·

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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37:45

Deconstructing Out of Religion (feat. Lights)

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2022/07/25

Our newest Main Pod Girl is the Juno Award-winning MySpace icon Lights! AJ is joined by guest host Rie to talk with Lights about animals with feminine energy, being freed from religion, and the balance of fun and dread! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 Songs from her new album PEP! You can follow Lights at @lights, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. As always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek. This episode is

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01:11:27

The Future of Radio (feat. Zach Sang)

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2022/07/13

Sola and AJ are joined by radio legend Zach Sang! He’s the go-to guy for any major artist in a promo cycle, conducting wildly popular interviews with hundreds of artists including Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, BTS, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, BLACKPINK, Shawn Mendes, and the list goes on! From his start on GOOM Radio to the Zach Sang Show (now airing on Amazon Amp), he’s amassed over 147 million views on his YouTube channel alone, making him one of THE most recognizable interviewers on the planet so

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01:16:38

Betty's Big Announcement (feat. Betty Who)

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2022/06/09

Queer cult icon Betty Who joins us on Main Pod Girl to announce her new album Big, gush about Doja Cat, and bring some Leonardo in Titanic energy. We also play a round of Call DM Block, talk about what we miss from Y2K, and make a whole playlist! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs from the 80s. You can follow Betty at @bettywho, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. As always, episodic

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01:26:48

Evolution of the VMAs (feat. Mila Tequila)

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2022/06/01

Mila, what's good? Pop culture YouTuber and video essayist Mila Tequila joins us for a very long and comprehensive episode about the MTV Video Music Awards! Listen to us discuss the greatest VMA moments of Britney, Beyoncé, Madonna, Michael, Miley, Gaga, Kanye, Taylor... and Austin Mahone? Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 VMA Performances! You can follow Mila at @milatequilayt on Twitter or @milatequi.la on Instagram or as Mila Tequila on YouTube, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at

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35:59

Swifties, Directioners, and Gleeks! Oh My! (feat....

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2022/05/09

Our newest Main Pod Girl is none other than British singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran's protégé, and TikTok viral sensation, Maisie Peters! On this episode, AJ has his solo debut sans Sola but is joined once again by Popheads mods Tom & Kina! Tune in to hear Maisie play a game of Song Superlatives, talk her near collab with Niall Horan, the gang go over what we think is the greatest debut single of all time, and so much more! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 Songs by Taylor Swift! You can

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40:10

Beyond the Third Dimension (feat. Amber Mark)

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2022/04/19

The surprisingly not British popstar Amber Mark joins AJ and Sola to announce the deluxe of her debut album Three Dimensions Deep and chat about the intersection of black holes and the afterlife! On this episode, we play a superhero round of Call DM Block, rep our love for Craig David, and talk about the songs that need to be sampled! You can follow Amber at @instagramber, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or

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51:46

Damn, Danish (feat. MØ)

Main Pod Girl ·

2022/03/22

Sola and AJ are joined by Denmark's highest charting music artist and pop music queen, MØ! Tune in to hear us talk her 3rd album Motordrome, break down some Danish sayings, simp for SZA, and play a round of Song Superlatives. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Songs With Names In Their Title, in honor of MØ’s song "Brad Pitt!" You can follow MØ at @momomoyouth, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, and popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or

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01:13:23

Ariana Grande: A Career Timeline (feat. Mic The Snare)

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2022/03/05

AJ and Sola are rejoined by music YouTuber Mic The Snare to tackle the extent of Ariana Grande's career and discography as we go album by album. Justice for Greedy!! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Ariana albums! You can follow AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, Nick at @micthesnare, and popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.

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56:57

Rostam Gone Wild (feat. Rostam)

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2022/01/22

Happy new year, y'all! Sola and AJ kick 2022 off with GRAMMY-winning artist, producer, songwriter, and founding member of Vampire Weekend, Rostam! On this episode, we talk Rostam's Changephobia Remixes, get the tea about some of his upcoming collaborations, and explore some moments in pop music history we can't believe actually happened. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Acts To Look Out For in 2022! You can follow Rostam at @matsor, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks

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