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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

41:50

The Sincere Irony of Hyperpop (feat. Dorian Electra)

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2021/12/04

Dorian Electra joins AJ and Sola to celebrate the deluxe edition of My Agenda! On this episode, we play a surprising round of Call DM Block, learn about furries, and explore some of the predecessors of hyperpop! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Songs of 2021! You can follow Dorian at @dorianelectra, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic

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48:22

Main Pod-Punk Girl (feat. Maggie Lindemann)

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2021/11/26

Pop-punk artist Maggie Lindemann joins Sola and AJ to dish on her new EP Paranoia, while out on tour supporting Madison Beer. Maggie also endures a tough round of Call DM Block, picks her Song Superlatives, and talks about her close encounter with Jesse McCartney! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Songs Featuring Travis Barker! You can follow Maggie at @maggielindemann, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on

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31:50

Writing A Woman's World (feat. Amy Allen)

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2021/11/20

Hit songwriter Amy Allen joins AJ and Sola to celebrate the release of her new EP, AWW! We also dive into the songs she's written for other artists, including "Adore You" by Harry Styles, "Without Me" by Halsey, and "Back to You" by Selena Gomez! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear the best advice she's recieved as a songwriter and the difference between writing a sappy song and a touching song! You can follow Amy at @amyallen, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and

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01:06:30

Sounds of the 2000s (feat. Mic The Snare)

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2021/11/13

AJ and Sola invite music YouTuber Mic The Snare and Popheads moderator Sadie to discuss the music trends of the 2000s and play Popheads Gone Viral: 2000s Edition. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 albums from the decade! 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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42:27

Ask Me Anything LIVE (feat. JoJo)

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2021/11/05

Sola and AJ are once again joined by by Platinum-selling R&B artist and songwriter JoJo, LIVE for an Ask Me Anything! Tune into this taping of our Reddit Talk where we asked JoJo your burning questions, dive deep into her time on The Masked Singer, and get a mini concert. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear JoJo choose her own Top 5 favorite songs in her discography! You can follow JoJo at @iamjojo, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on

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56:25

Songs for the Season (feat. Ingrid Michaelson)

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2021/10/29

Sola and AJ are joined by Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson to discuss writing the music and lyrics for Broadway’s next hit show The Notebook: The Musical, why she was trending on Twitter because of Zayn Malik, and some things that make her cry. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Musical Theater Songs! You can follow Ingrid at @ingridmichaelson, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter,

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59:36

Glee's Journey and Legacy

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2021/10/15

Sola and AJ are joined by Popheads mods Carlie and Tom to discuss Glee's lasting impact on music, television, fandom, and representation in media. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Glee covers! You can follow Sola at @iamsolamusic, 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.

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51:04

Switched On Pod Girl (feat. Switched On Pop)

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2021/09/28

Switched On Pop hosts Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding join AJ and Sola on Main Pod Girl to break down the genre-neutral music of Rina Sawayama, BTS, Justin Timberlake and Lil Nas X. We also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's crediting of Taylor Swift and Paramore in her music, what songwriting trends are coming into the charts, and our Top 5 songs written by Julia Michaels. You can follow Switched On Pop at @switchedonpop, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on

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45:03

Main Chart Girls (feat. Billboard's Nolan Feeney)

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2021/09/04

Billboard Senior Editor Nolan Feeney is our newest Main Pod Girl! We discuss the careers of Lizzo, Cardi B and Billie Eilish, introduce two new segments, and go through our Top 5 Charts Hits of 2021! You can follow Nolan at @nolanfeeney, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, 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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53:48

Good Times (feat. SG Lewis)

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2021/08/26

British artist, DJ, and producer SG Lewis joins Sola and AJ to discuss his debut album times, 2000s nostalgia, and his upcoming introspective second album. Hear us talk about our cupid-like connection, what trends we want a renaissance for, and our Top 5 Songs Produced by Pharrell! You can follow Sam at @sglewis, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by

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59:25

JoJo: A Career Timeline (feat. JoJo)

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2021/08/16

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist and certified masshole JoJo drops by to announce her new EP Trying Not to Think About It and takes us through each of her different eras. Hear us discuss how JoJo was almost Hannah Montana, what we think will be the signature songs of today's popstars, and our Top 5 Vocal Powerhouses! You can follow JoJo at @iamjojo, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as

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01:03:08

She Can See the Future (feat. Tinashe)

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2021/08/09

Pop and R&B star Tinashe joins Sola and AJ to dish all about her brand new album 333, what features she initially had in mind for her song "X", which talk show host she would block, and her thoughts on aliens. Hear our favorite and least favorite album titles, and stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Concerts! You can follow Tinashe at @tinashe (or @tinashenow on Instagram), AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads

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01:01:20

The Many Waves of Disney Channel Stars

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2021/08/05

AJ and Sola are joined by Popheads user Kait to discuss the five "waves" of Disney Channel stars and how Disney created a culture of media and a monopoly on the music tastes of multiple generations. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 songs from Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, Sour! You can follow AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by

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49:33

Superbloomin (feat. MisterWives)

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2021/06/26

Mandy and Will of MisterWives are here to discuss their new album Superbloom, their favorite controversial music videos, and how they first got signed! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Fueled By Ramen acts. You can follow MisterWives at @misterwives, Mandy at @mandyleed, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, 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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01:04:56

Confessions of a Poster Girl (feat. Zara Larsson)

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2021/06/03

Swedish superstar Zara Larsson drops by to talk about her latest album, Poster Girl, and its new Summer Edition! We also chat about what songs best reflect our lives currently, and how Beyoncé's and Rihanna's careers would be different if their latest album was their first. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Swedish acts. You can follow Zara Larsson at @zaralarsson, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on

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40:20

Growing Pains (feat. AJ Mitchell)

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2021/05/15

On this episode, we discuss the upcoming album by AJ Mitchell, with AJ himself! We also discuss what albums from our childhoods shaped our music taste. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Bruno Mars songs. You can follow AJ Mitchell at @ajmitchell, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, 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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38:41

Britain's Newest Popstar (feat. Griff)

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2021/04/22

In this episode, we learn all about our guest, rising British popstar Griff! We also discuss what the careers of Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Coldplay and Taylor Swift would be without their most essential albums. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Lorde songs. You can follow Griff @wiffygriffy, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by

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49:07

One Direction: A Career Timeline

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2021/03/29

In this episode, we talk all about our One Direction journeys with r/popheads users Roxie and Molly. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Boy bands. You can follow AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, 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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32:53

Digital Discourse (feat. Luna Shadows)

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2021/02/25

AJ and Sola sit down with Luna Shadows and r/popheads mod Edrick to discuss Luna's debut album, Digital Pacific. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Paramore songs. You can follow Luna Shadows at @lunaxshadows, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, 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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34:14

Inside the Outsider's Club (feat. XYLØ)

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2021/01/07

AJ and Sola invite main pod girl XYLØ to discuss popheads' discussion questions and to chat about our Top 5 Lana Del Rey songs. You can follow XYLØ at @xylo, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, 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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