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One Song

Hartbeat

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On each episode of ONE SONG, friends Diallo Riddle (Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max’s 'South Side' and IFC’s 'Sherman’s Showcase') and Blake "LUXXURY" Robin (Music Producer & TikTok creator) will hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this.
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A podcast all about the making and meaning of popular music. Musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding pull back the curtain on how pop hits work magic on our ears & our culture. From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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You Wanted a Hit!

Michael Smith & Theo Beidler

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A discussion of unlikely, perplexing, and positively bizarre hit songs that swept the nation, and often the world. Have you ever heard a classic song and thought, "why on Earth was this popular?" Or "How did this even get played on the radio?" Well, we're here to answer these questions for you. Each episode we will explore the backstory, creation, and success of one unlikely smash hit. The catch? Only one host knows which song will be the topic. Hosted by music fanatics and pop culture enthu ...
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Can't Stop The Pop

Matty Atkins & Craig Herman

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In each episode of Can’t Stop The Pop, Matty Atkins and Craig Herman discuss a pop song from the ‘90s and ‘00s, offering facts, insight and some occasionally unconventional thoughts. If you like what we do, leave a review! Follow us on: X: @cantstoppop Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast @cantstop_thepop Website: www.cantstopthepop.com E-mail: [email protected]
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Lyrics of the Lost

Peter and Dave

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A series of unfair and wildly speculative investigations, critiques and interpretations exposing the hidden meanings of overplayed smooth radio pop songs. Featured in "Top 10 Pop Podcasts on the Planet”. Support the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peter-davis6/subscribe Regular segments: Internet Theories, Misheard Lyrics, Listener Comments. Visit https://speakpipe.com/lyrics to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your smooth pop song of suckiness and you could be on a f ...
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Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.
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My Pop Five

My Pop Five Productions

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Every artist has that one piece of pop culture that ultimately became their catalyst for wanting to create in the first place. Who are we kidding, it’s way more than one, but let’s narrow it down a bit. In our show, we bring on guests in the entertainment industry to break down five pieces of pop culture that had an influence on them or helped shape them to become the creators and innovators that they are today. Join us as we get nostalgic, geek out about the things we love, and ultimately l ...
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The Peabody Award-winning Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, from PRX, is a smart and surprising guide to what's happening in pop culture and the arts. Each week, Kurt introduces the people who are creating and shaping our culture. Life is busy – so let Studio 360 steer you to the must-see movie this weekend, the next book for your nightstand, or the song that will change your life. Produced in association with Slate.
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What makes a song a smash? Talent? Luck? Timing? All that—and more. Chris Molanphy, pop-chart analyst and author of Slate’s “Why Is This Song No. 1?” series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. Through storytelling, trivia and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love—or hate—dominated the airwaves, made its way to the top of the charts and shaped your memories forever. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "Th ...
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QSJ Radio Podcast

Dave Hernandez

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🎶 Home to the Unsigned Artist 🌌 Embark on a musical odyssey with our podcast as we unearth hidden gems and unsung talents from the world of unsigned music. 🚀✨ In each episode, we shine a spotlight on independent artists who are crafting melodies that resonate beyond the mainstream.
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best songs

shaker brothers

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Recently, the SHAKER BROTHERS landed on this planet...The SHAKER BROTHERS presenting their cool and crazy smashhits! Come on, listen and enjoy their hits!
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Pop Culture Man Children

Pop Culture Man Children

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Every week the PCMC crew gets into deep, fun, and funny discussions about movies, TV, books, fandom, animation, and more. This podcast covers everything from current pop culture to the retro stuff you love. So if you're interested hearing grown-ass, non-toxic nerds go on needlessly intricate deep-dives and give overly passionate rants, this is the show for you.
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K-pop Shenanigans

K-pop Shenanigans

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Four friends with a wide variety of k-pop backgrounds come together each month to highlight the best and worst songs that Korea has to offer. Join us for something somewhere between analysis and nonsense. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kpopshenanigans/support
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Popcast

The New York Times

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The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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The Story Song Podcast

The Story Song Podcast

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THE STORY SONG PODCAST is the music review, comedy, pop culture podcast that provides commentary, analysis, and the history of narrative songs from all genres and all eras—from obscure one-hit wonders to well-known classics, and some of the biggest hits of all time. Join your hosts as they discuss details only hinted at in the lyrics and speculate about every aspect of each song. We tell the story of the songs that tell a story.
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DnDNerds!

DnDNerds

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The Forgotten Realms through the eyes and voices of a crew of nerdy dads! We occasionally burst into song! We laugh at our own jokes! We make obscure pop culture references! Sometimes we even roleplay!
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The Backstage Pass: Song Stories

Eirewave - The Pop Rock Station

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The Backstage Pass – The Story Behind the Songs takes you behind the music to uncover the story behind the greatest pop rock hits. From bands of the 80s to today’s hits, this podcast explores the rich history of rock music, diving into the songwriting insights, recording techniques, and backstage stories that shaped legendary indie bands, solo artists, and synth artists. Each episode reveals the memorable anecdotes and musical techniques behind iconic tunes that defined generations. From the ...
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Pop Culture Fun Time

a delta park project

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Step into the world of Pop Culture Fun Time! Unwind with hilarious games, hot takes on current pop culture, and lighthearted conversations that give you a break from reality. Join the fun and keep up with the latest in entertainment!
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Waste or Taste

Hearing Things

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Each episode, the music obsessives behind the the website Hearing Things bring three songs to the table, debate their merits and drawbacks, and ultimately decide whether they are crappy or great. Worthless or worthwhile. Waste or taste.
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The Naughtiest Noughty

Liam Milburn & Scott McGerty

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Liam and Scott are on a mission to find the best hit pop song from the best decade. Going in chronological order from 2000 to 2009, measuring quality, legacy, social impact and their own personal memories in a winner-stays-on format, they'll determine by the end of the series what the very best 00s pop song is.
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Literally! With Rob Lowe

Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe

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This is literally a podcast where people I love, admire, and know well will be in a safe space to really let their hair down (assuming they have any). I will cover the thoughtful to the extremely random. So join me and my guests from the world of movies, TV, sports, music, and culture for fun, wide-ranging, free-wheeling conversations. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Literally with Rob Lowe ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm ...
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Popcheol

Hilary Barry

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From U2 to Hozier; Sinéad O’Connor to CMAT, Irish musicians have made their mark on the world of popular music. But what makes this small island a pop music hotspot and what does being Irish have to do with it all? Each episode of Popcheol dives into an iconic Irish pop song from a historical, musical, and social perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trashy Divorces

Hemlock Creatives

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A Good Podcast About Bad Relationships. Every Wednesday and Sunday, Alicia and Stacie take you on a comedic ride through stories of marital misconduct and love gone wrong, blending biography, pop culture, history, and politics. "It’s one part Vanity Fair meets Town & Country, one part country music song—and an all-around good time." - The Atlantan. "Enjoying the juicy details of other people’s relationships is having a moment." - Sunday Times Style Magazine (UK). "When this shameless show ab ...
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McCartney In Goal

McCartney In Goal

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McCartney In Goal is a monthly podcast that debates and dissects the greatest albums of popular rock music. Hosted by David Hughes, and fellow judges, Brett and Steve Sumner, each episode the McCartney In Goal team pick a rock or pop music album that they love and put the songs through an imaginary competitive style-knock out format to find the best song on the album. At times, they may be uninformed, biased and they are often a bit unruly. Come and listen in on the fun - and if you enjoy it ...
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What happens when worship anthems climb the charts alongside soul revivals and nostalgia-driven comebacks? The May 2025 Billboard charts reveal a fascinating musical landscape where Drake performs a strategic reset after his epic battle with Kendrick, worship-adjacent pop dominates the mainstream, and The Marias reject conventional song structures …
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SO MUCH HAPPENED THIS WEEK. Is Sam Tripoli actually "Francis Ford Bacon"? Did James Comey call for the 86ing of President Trump? Can the White House manipulate space and time, as they announced this week? Did Kanye West write the best pop melody ever? Is Pope Leo just a dude? Is Trump's relationship with Netanyahu fracturing? Is the Roganverse prop…
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After debating the current chart fortunes of everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga and a bevy of current-charting Tik Tok stars they've never heard of, Louie and Russ throw down cash in a high stakes betting game in which they attempt to figure out what will be the official Song of Summer 2025! Come back this fall t…
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The National's Matt Berninger. Low's Alan Sparhawk. yuele. KXT's Jackson Wisdorf joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to talk about their favorite records out May 30. Featured albums: • Matt Berninger, 'Get Sunk' (Stream) • yeule, 'Evangelic Girl is a Gun' (Stream) • Ben Kweller, 'Cover the Mirrors' (Stream) • Alan Sparhawk, 'With Trampled by Turtles…
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The story of Nevermind, Nirvana’s genre-defining breakthrough, is a familiar one. Less well known is the saga of Billboard’s Modern Rock chart—and how college-rock staples of the 1980s like R.E.M. and The Cure gave way to heavier, more commercially dominant groups of the ‘90s like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and The Smashing Pumpkins. …
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Yeah, it's Trve. Cvlt. Pop!, pop music, podcast, all that. On this week's show Steve and Gaz give you the most comprehensive run down of the UK festival circuit in 2025. Looking at the line ups of 2000 Trees, Outbreak, TRNSMT, Latitude, Rewind, Reading & Leeds, ArcTanGent, Wilderness, Victorious, All Points East, Bloodstock, Parklife, Isle of Wight…
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Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras was a Tiny Desk Contest judge this year, and on this episode, he brings six of his favorite entries to the show. Artists and songs featured: • Esotérica Tropica, "Despierta" • Mario Diaz, Bachi and Los Salvajes, "Ropa de Colores" • alegrías, "Daygo" • Charly Siaba, "Lejos de Aquí" • Los Pleneros de la Cresta, "Rayo d…
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Like the show? Have a movie or TV recommendation? Just want to say “hi”? Send us a text!!! Welcome back to the lounge! This episode the guys are discussing the season finales of Andor and The Last of Us, one of which Quinn hates with a passion. Tune in to find out which! But that’s not all!!! May pop culture! Popeye loves cocaine! An unexpected Lim…
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Host of the Legends Only podcast Bradley Stern returns to Pop Pantheon to discuss the best pop songs of 2025 so far. First, Louie and Bradley discuss the broader trends— or perhaps the broader lack of trends— happening in pop music so far this year, before each sharing their list of favorites from the first half of 2025. Listen to Louie and Bradley…
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This week on One Song, we’re talking house music and the enduring influence of Robin S.’s “Show Me Love.” In their discussion, Diallo and LUXXURY trace the song's evolution from its R&B pop origins to the transformative remix by DJ StoneBridge that propelled the song to the top of the charts. Plus, LUXXURY recreates the iconic bass line that gets e…
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Rob and Patrick are practically family! The “White Lotus” star joins Rob Lowe to discuss his father Arnold's softening with age, his experiences at the Met Gala and the Cannes Film Festival, bonding with his family on "White Lotus," and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for…
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Quack! Quack! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Nadia Kader! Mike and Nadia got together to discuss the sweaty, ugly, and gross, Italian Giallo movie The New York Ripper (1982). A movie that was banned from the UK for years due to its extreme violence and sexual content. Nadia hates this movie, and Mike…
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For months now, the biggest story in American sports has had nothing to do with a game or a team. Instead, the public has been gripped by a feverish need to know more about the unusual relationship between former New England Patriots Coach/current UNC Football Coach Bill Belichick, age 73, and his latest girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, age 24. What exac…
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Five years ago, Charli XCX released the track "party 4 u," a melancholic ode to throwing a function for that one specific person. Now, in 2025, the song has gotten a renewed life – motivated by a foolproof cocktail of TikTok trends, the Billboard Hot 100, and a post-Brat Summer clamor for Charli. It's rare for pop songs like this to get a second wi…
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In a conversation with All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton, Stevens shares a complex and conflicted view of the album he wrote about his mother in the wake of her death from cancer. Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind alway…
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This week on Pop Culture Fun Time, Jason and Anna ride the chaos train straight through Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, a Costco cart full of croissants, and a surprising amount of emotional support marmalade. Things get personal in a round of 3 Questions that tests their memory, marriage, and Muppet preferences. Meanwhile, Dakota Johnso…
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Don't ask us why* we decided to hurl a rock at William Joel's 1980 release, "Glass Houses" -- but we're ranking that album with the help of Ambassador To Long Island Pop Culture Dan Rogge. Along the way, we met a shark named Leyna, contemplated essential Billy-ness and Blondie cosplay, added to the list of songs Mark can't retain, and went behind t…
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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ dive deep into the trenches of the Hot 100 to figure out what the hell is going on with mainstream pop music these days, parsing the songs of alleged popular artists such as "Alex Warren," "BigXThaPlug," "Myles Smith," "Benson Boone," and so many more. To hear the rest of …
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Trump gives out another spanking in the White House, this time to the president of South Africa, Elon calls out Bill Gates for his Epstein ties, Comey limply defends his "86" Trump post, Bernie Sanders calls Democrats a "threat to Democracy," more proof China isn't as populous as we're told, an update on the Mexican Navy fail, and a minor Super Hea…
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The 808 is arguably the most iconic drum machine ever made. Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve definitely heard it. It’s in dozens of hit songs -- from Usher to Marvin Gaye, Talking Heads to The Beastie Boys -- and its sounds have quietly cemented themselves in the cultural lexicon. In this episode, we try to understand how that happened and …
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Are you down to clown? Alicia sure is, with a super-sized 13th episode of the season devoted entirely to the latest news of Taylor Swift and Swiftworld - which is fervently hoping for the release of Reputation (Taylor's Version) on Monday. Meanwhile, a human leg bone was found a couple of hundred yards from her Rhode Island home, TayTay nemesis Sco…
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Render, Neville, VS, and Kain are low on hit points and stripped of their gear as prisoners of the Yellowbone goblins in the weird bolthole laboratory of the wizard Haronin, an insane worshiper of the divination god Savras. The goblins want them to activate the portal pool, but Kain plays for time and Render, who they assume is property because he'…
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Join us on this episode as we delve into the captivating story behind Queen's iconic track, "Somebody To Love," released in 1976. Discover why this particular song holds a special place in Freddie Mercury's heart, making it his personal favorite within the band's extensive repertoire. During the mid-70s, Queen established themselves as a prominent …
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Hello, everyone! My roommate Lara and I just got back from a wedding in Canada, and in this episode, we are going to share details about everything you need to know about Lake Louise, the Fairmont, and this incredible drink we discovered. No, it’s not a double, double from Tim Horton. It’s much smoother than that! EPISODE NOTES: Ten Foot Henry Fair…
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Stereolab. Ganavya. Marc Ribot. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Robert Moore, host of 'Sonic Spectrum' on 90.9 The Bridge in Kansas City, to the show to discuss their favorite albums out May 23. Featured albums: • Stereolab, 'Instant Holograms On Metal Film' (Stream) • Ganavya, 'Nilam' (Stream) • Robert Forster, 'Strawberries' (Stream) • Marc…
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Hi there, you've correctly stumbled onto a podcast about music. It's called Trve. Cvlt. Pop! Thanks for that. On this week's show, Steve & Gaz put their undefeated quiz streak (of just one quiz to be fair) on the line against the top lads from the Bangers & Mosh podcast; Jimi and Dazz. We fight it out for heavy metal supremacy, by tackling five rou…
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In a wide-ranging chat, the actor and musician discusses his immutable public persona, recent pop-culture surge and singing with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Scarlett Johansson.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everythingfrom politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts oron Apple Podcasts and Spotify…
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Louie and Russ answer listener questions about the current 2026 Grammy Album of the Year Frontrunners, why Chappell Roan's "The Giver" underperformed, Max Martin's trajectory as a collaborator, whether Gaga directly ripped Taylor off on "How Bad Do U Want Me," and more! BUY TICKETS TO MAIN POP GIRLS: PRIDE ON JUNE 7 AT PARKSIDE LOUNGE! Gorgeous Gor…
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Teena Marie is one of R&B’s most enduring artists, and in many ways, she perfectly encapsulates what it means to be Black famous. This week, Diallo and LUXXURY break down her 1980 hit “Square Biz” and explore the nuance of her legacy. They revisit her career-breaking collaborations with Rick James, celebrate her musical prowess, and ask the questio…
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Rob and Ike are the biggest Kate Hudson fans! Actor Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project, The Studio, Running Point) joins Rob Lowe to talk about their mutual friends Kate Hudson and Amy Poehler, the time Ike ate the coconut cake Tom Cruise gifted to Mindy Kaling, Rob’s look-a-like in the Lakers organization, doing improv in Amsterdam with Seth Meyers…
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SPOILER ALERT - this is a GENERAL spoiler alert for ALL pop culture. You have been warned! Rest in Power! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Janine Gagliardi! The topic of this episode is "Most Devastating Deaths in Pop Culture." Do you remember how you felt when your favorite fictional character in TV, …
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Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre share six new songs from across the spectrum of Latin music. Featured artists and songs: • Paloma Morphy, "1 tipo nuevo" • Camila Meza, "Persistir" • Rusowsky, "Malibu" • Ines Velasco, "Todo Es Para Decir" • Pachmyan, "Hard to Part" • Las Chorizeras, "Blue Eyed Man" Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcas…
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Today, we take a walk down memory lane with a list of some of the shortest marriages in the celebrity-verse. Unsurprisingly, we're extremely familiar with many of them. Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for…
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We've got another update to our running list of the year's best songs with the return of Fiona Apple, Laufey, deep reflections from Lord Huron and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. Fiona Apple: "Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)" (single) 2. Jerskin Fendrix: "SK1" (single) 3. Lord Huron: "Looking Back," from 'The Cosmic Selector, Vol. 1' 4. Eph See: "M…
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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, on the cusp of Lorde's forthcoming fourth studio album Virgin, due next month, Louie and Russ revisit her last album, 2021's divisive paean to the natural world, Solar Power. Neither loved this record on impact but how has it aged? Does it land differently out of the context of its momen…
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On One by Willie, Texas Monthly’s John Spong hosts intimate conversations with a range of prominent guests about the Willie Nelson songs that mean the most to them. But this series isn’t just about the songs. It’s about what music really means to us—the ways it can change us, take care of us, and connect us all. Brilliant indie rock-pop-and-folk si…
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This episode delves into Ode to Billy Joe, a PG-rated film with adult themes. Trigger warning: The film Ode to Billy Joe, and the song on which it is based, both discuss the suicide of one of the characters. Listener discretion is advised. BONUS EPISODE: The celebration of the upcoming 150th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST continues with this spe…
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