Best If I Were A Rapper Podcasts (2025)

1
The air rescue team reinventing first responder support 26:39

Play Pause

20h ago26:39

26:39

Miles Randell, an advanced care paramedic, is trying to do something different for frontline health-care workers who need a supportive work environment. He says years of working as a paramedic in Vancouver led to post-traumatic stress that left him unemployable. And that the help he needed wasn’t there. So he created TEAAM (Technical Evacuation Adv…

1
When Your Hustle Isn’t Working (Do This Instead) 14:11

6h ago14:11

14:11

You’ve been grinding. Pushing. Strategizing.But nothing is changing… and it’s starting to mess with your head.Before you double down or burn out, hear this:Sometimes the reason your hustle stops working isn’t because you’re failing... it’s because God is shifting you from striving to being formed.In this video, Red Wallace breaks down why trying ha…

1
Kevin Jonas Talks ‘Bucket-List’ Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie & (Finally!) Making His Solo Debut With ‘Changing’: ‘I Feel Like I’ve Lived This Song’ 35:40

5d ago35:40

35:40

Kevin Jonas, the eldest Jonas Brother, just put out his solo debut single “Changing” last week, and we talked to him all about why now was the right time for his own music, how he found the perfect song, and whether there will be more solo Kevin music on the horizon. Plus, in addition to their ongoing Greetings From Your Hometown Tour, the brothers…

1
This Vancouver hospital is transforming addiction treatment 26:39

8d ago26:39

26:39

Dr. Paxton Bach has spent years trying to help people navigate a broken system. Inconsistent approaches to withdrawal management, long wait times for detox and recovery programs and a system that struggles to address the social determinants of health have caused too many of his patients to fall through the cracks. So he and a team at St. Paul’s Hos…

1
Closed Door or Spiritual Warfare? How to Know the Difference 12:53

8d ago12:53

12:53

You’re standing at a crossroads.The door in front of you won’t open.But you don’t know if it’s God closing it… or the enemy resisting your calling.In this deep dive, Red Wallace unpacks how to biblically discern the difference between a God-closed door and spiritual warfare — using a framework straight from Scripture, psychology, and the Holy Spiri…

1
Justice for Thanksgiving! Before We Ski Into December, We Have Your 2025 Turkey Day Entertainment & Playlist 41:07

12d ago41:07

41:07

Mariah Carey might say "It's time" for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? We're chatting all about this year's slate of major music entertainment that will happen on Thanksgiving Day on television, along with a smattering of Katie's favorite Thanksgiving songs. Plus, we've got chart news on Rosalía, Olivia Dean, sombr and more! Learn more abou…

1
ENCORE: Virtual doctors for real ERs 26:41

13d ago26:41

26:41

Like many of Canada’s rural and remote communities, Mackenzie, B.C.’s hospital struggles to staff the ER. But once a week, a doctor hundreds of kilometres away fills in virtually. Many provinces like B.C. are using virtual care in ERs in an attempt to keep the doors open. But critics are concerned about patient safety and the need to balance virtua…

1
Why Modern Christianity Feels Empty (and How to Fix It) 9:47

16d ago9:47

9:47

🔥 The Gospel of Comfort Is Quietly Killing DiscipleshipModern Christianity has become fast food for the soul — quick inspiration, no lasting transformation.But Jesus never called us to drive-thru faith… He called us to slow-roasted sanctification.In this video, we’re going after the silent epidemic shaping Christian men today:Comfort without consec…

1
Why Is 'Golden' From 'KPop Demon Hunters' Up for Song of the Year But Not Record? Chatting Through 2026 Grammy Nominations 39:26

19d ago39:26

39:26

On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting through the 2026 Grammy nominations, starting with the Big Four categories (album, record and song of the year, plus best new artist), and continuing with our pop-focused musings down the list. Question No. 1: Why is "Golden" -- the breakout hit from Netflix's musical juggernaut …

1
Still Stuck After All the Self Help? This Is Why 10:36

22d ago10:36

10:36

Still stuck, even after all the journaling, affirmations, and mindset hacks? You’re not alone — and you’re not crazy.I used to live and breathe self-help.I woke up at 4AM, visualized my dream life, repeated affirmations, lit the candles…And still felt empty.Then God told me something that shattered me — and changed everything:“You’re not broken bec…

1
How to make a health-care complaint and get results 26:42

23d ago26:42

26:42

When care at a hospital or clinic falls short for you or a loved one, how do you raise concerns that get results? We asked listeners for stories about making complaints in health care and were flooded with them. Dr. Rob Robson, an ER physician, patient safety expert, and health-care mediator, helps us unpack what works and what doesn’t when you wan…

1
It's Almost Time for 2026 Grammy Nominations & It's Definitely Time for Christmas, According to Mariah Carey 33:57

26d ago33:57

33:57

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Brandi Carlile, Doechii, Nicole Scherzinger and more are set to unveil the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards during a livestream on the Recording Academy's YouTube page that begins at 11 a.m. ET on Friday morning. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the nominations livestream…

1
Diabetes care on wheels 26:39

29d ago26:39

26:39

Until recently, Jeremy Auger’s diabetes was unstable. Then he met endocrinologist Dr. David Campbell and the team with the diabetes mobile clinic in Calgary. The roving clinic brings care directly to people who are homeless or have low incomes. For patients like Jeremy, it’s a lifeline that helps prevent devastating complications.…

1
The Lie That Keeps Christian Entrepreneurs Spiritually Exhausted 9:38

1M ago9:38

9:38

When my veneer fell out mid-lunch, I thought it was a dental problem. God used it to expose a deeper one: performance pressure disguised as “being excellent.” This is a message for high-achieving Christian men who lead well in business but feel empty at home. Grace builds what polish breaks.In this video you’ll learn:- The difference between excell…

1
Ariana Grande Kicks Off 'Wicked: For Good' Press Tour by Name-Checking Her A-List Mentors: Mariah, Madonna & Beyoncé 25:59

1M ago25:59

25:59

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about Ariana Grande kicking off the 'Wicked: For Good' press tour by sitting down with Evan Ross Katz on his 'Shut Up Evan' podcast. In the 45-minute-plus conversation, Katz asks what Grande's relationship is with mentorship -- and that's when she shouts out the triumvirate of pop su…

1
How God Develops You In The Dark and Hidden Places 12:49

1M ago12:49

12:49

🦋 Are you in a season where it feels like God is silent, slow, or absent? You're not stuck—you’re still becoming.In this week’s video, I walk you through the 4 sacred stages of transformation using the life cycle of a butterfly. From hidden beginnings to breakthrough purpose, you’ll see how God shapes your identity in secret, not shame.00:00 Introd…

1
One in three Canadians is obese, and it’s not about willpower 26:42

1M ago26:42

26:42

Obesity has more than tripled in Canada since 1981. In their new book “Food Intelligence,” Canadian co-authors Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall - an award-winning health and science journalist, and a prominent researcher on metabolism in the U.S. - argue that it’s not because of a collective loss of willpower. Instead, they say the foods we buy and eat …

1
BONUS: He was censored by the U.S. government. What that means for food research 14:30

1M ago14:30

14:30

More with Kevin Hall! Until recently, Hall was the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s key researcher on the connection between ultra-processed foods and obesity. He took an early retirement due to increasing censorship of his work. He talks about his groundbreaking study with former “The Biggest Loser” contestants, the link between Big Tobacco an…

1
Inside Charlie Puth's Final Blue Note L.A. Show: Why He's Making All the Right 'Changes' in This New Era 32:04

1M ago32:04

32:04

Ahead of his new album Whatever's Clever!, Charlie Puth has been testing out some of his new material during a 16-show residency across Blue Note New York (Sept. 25-28) and Blue Night Los Angeles (Oct. 16-19), bringing jazzy reimaginings of some of his biggest hits to the legendary jazz club stage. Billboard was inside the final Los Angeles concert…

1
You’re Not Stuck. You’re Just On the Wrong Part of the Learning Curve. 15:43

1M ago15:43

15:43

What if your self-help habits are actually making you less like Jesus?You read the books. You try the morning routines. You feel productive… but deep down, you’re still anxious, disconnected, or stuck.Today, we're diving into the Dunning-Kruger effect and why self-help without Christ can lead to pride, burnout, or even spiritual emptiness.I’ll walk…

1
A patient complaint that actually led to change 26:38

1M ago26:38

26:38

When his wife died of endometrial cancer, Charles Kinch refused to accept that the care she received was the best she could get. His complaint, at first dismissed, has now sparked major changes in how cancer patients in British Columbia are treated and supported.

1
How Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan & Sabrina Carpenter Are Maximizing Their Tours With Smart Pop Tactics 38:06

2M ago38:06

38:06

In a crowded pop landscape, three of today’s top pop stars -- Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter -- are all in the thick of buzzy tours, and they’re each finding their own way to break through the noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

1
You’re One NO Away from the Joy You’ve Been Praying For 9:24

2M ago9:24

9:24

Are you saying “yes” to every opportunity... yet feeling spiritually dry, drained, and directionless?📔 Get the P2P Journal: Principles to Practice for Men Who Lead Not a diary. A discipline. 👉 Grab your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTM2Z87WIn this message, Coach Red Wallace breaks down the raw truth behind Obedience vs Opportunity — …

1
ENCORE: One town's fight to reinstate healthcare 26:45

2M ago26:45

26:45

Like many Canadian small towns, Carberry, MB had become a healthcare desert. In 2023, the small ER closed and the last doctor left. Carberry embarked on the fight of its life to get healthcare back. Just days before the first of two new MDs starts work, Dr. Brian Goldman visits Carberry to learn about the Herculean efforts it takes for one town to …

1
The Life of a Chat Show 'Showgirl': Why Is Taylor Swift Making the Interview Rounds for the First Time in 5-Plus Years? 38:51

2M ago38:51

38:51

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's uncharacteristically robust press tour for album release week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

1
Dr. Brian Day wants more private health care 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

For three decades, Dr. Brian Day has been at the centre of the debate around private health care in Canada. Despite losing his court battle to bring it to B.C., Day still wants to see more private, for-profit clinics. The orthopedic surgeon and owner of Vancouver's Cambie Surgery Centre says competition from the private sector could push the public…

1
Your Tone Is Wrecking Your Marriage – 5 Shifts Every Husband Needs 13:28

2M ago13:28

13:28

Husbands — is your tone tearing down the very people you’re called to love? It’s not just what you say — it’s how you say it. In this video, I’m sharing the 5 tone shifts that changed everything for me: the way I talk to my wife, the atmosphere in my home, and the way I lead as a man of God. I used to snap out of exhaustion, not anger — but my tone…

1
How Bad Bunny Went From Guest Star to Main Attraction at Super Bowl Halftime Show 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

On Sunday night, Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, and on the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the global superstar's status as one of the most popular musicians in the world and why he makes sense for TV's biggest stage. Oh, and we also address all those (completely false…

1
Giving mental-health emergency patients a room of their own 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

Ottawa’s Montfort hospital sees twice the number of patients for mental health emergencies as the Ontario average. And as this number increased in recent years, the everyday environment of the ER waiting room – chaotic, loud and overstimulating – became an ever larger trigger, causing distressed patients to flee or harm themselves or others. In the…

1
Are You Accidentally Making Your Marriage Harder? 13:28

2M ago13:28

13:28

Could it be that the harder you try to “fix” your wife, the more cracks you’re putting in your marriage, your peace, and her trust?I know—it sounds backwards. But here’s the truth every Christian husband has to wrestle with: you don’t transform your wife by force. You transform your marriage by surrender. By walking with God. By leading from a plac…

1
How Taylor Swift Is Bringing Eras Tour Vibes Back to Movie Theaters With 'Release Party of a Showgirl' 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's unprecedented move of bringing the 89-minute project 'The Release Party of a Showgirl' -- which includes the premiere of the music video for the album's opening song, “The Fate of Ophelia,” as well as lyric videos for the other tracks -- to movie theaters instead …

1
The Secret Reason You're Under Attack (And Why It’s Actually a Good Thing) 13:01

2M ago13:01

13:01

Do you feel like life is hitting harder the closer you walk with God? Good. That’s not punishment—it’s proof.In this message, I’m unpacking why the pressure, the pain, and the problems you face are often confirmation that you’re moving in obedience. Obedience always attracts opposition—but it also unlocks destiny.🛑 Stop mistaking resistance for fai…

1
The doctor Brampton needs 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

Gurleen Kaur Chahal is one of the inaugural students at Toronto Metropolitan University’s new Peel Region medical school, designed to serve the area’s diverse population. She's determined to be part of the solution for the kinds of struggles her multigenerational Punjabi household has faced accessing care.…

1
JADE on Her 'Experimental' Debut Album, Why She'll Always Be a 'Pop Girly' & What She's Learned From Madonna's 'Hugely Inspiring' Career 36:37

2M ago36:37

36:37

It’s no mistake that JADE’s debut solo album THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! is a thoroughly poptacular affair. “I live and breathe pop, I always have done,” she tells the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen to her full interview, below). “I just am obsessed with it.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

1
The human face of 'AI psychosis' 26:44

3M ago26:44

26:44

After a seemingly innocuous question about pi, Allan Brooks tumbled down a ChatGPT rabbit hole. Three weeks later, he emerged, after spending 300 hours in a spiralling 7,000-prompt exchange with the chatbot. Dr. Keith Sakata, the psychiatrist whose viral thread on X breaks down the phenomenon known as “AI psychosis,” says the built-in sycophancy of…

1
How Jesus Saved Garr Russell's Life After Selling Drugs 51:16

3M ago51:16

51:16

From drug dealing and jail time to building a thriving RV rental franchise, Garr Russell's testimony is one of radical transformation, relentless faith, and restored purpose. In this raw and powerful interview, Garr shares how he went from the pit to God’s promise, how entrepreneurship became a tool for redemption, and how you can bounce back from …

1
How Is Oasis Seemingly Bigger Than Ever in the U.S., Three Decades After Their '90s Prime? 52:00

3M ago52:00

52:00

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about their field trip for Oasis' night 1 concert at the Rose Bowl and all the elements that built to this moment and made it possible for the band to crack into their biggest American audiences yet. And of course, Oasis superfan Katie had to return for night 2, where she tells Keith …

1
Public pain, private care: Why one woman is paying to walk again 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

How much would you be willing (and able) to pay to get your knee or hip replaced? Calgarian Linda Slater's knee pain became unbearable during her two-year wait to see an orthopedic surgeon. She drained her retirement savings to pay $30,000 for a new knee at a private Toronto clinic. Dr. Rick Zarnett, an orthopedic surgeon who works out of both a pr…

1
30 Years with God: From Hopeless to Healed | Jasen’s Story 33:07

3M ago33:07

33:07

At 21, Jason Pollock was living in a friend’s basement, lost, broken, and searching for purpose. Then—one encounter changed everything.In this raw and powerful conversation, Jason shares how a stranger’s question about prayer began a 30-year journey of redemption, spiritual growth, and deep faith. From battling head trauma and daily migraines, to o…

1
How Jonas Brothers Tour Is Making Every Concert an Event With Fifth Harmony Reunion, 'Camp Rock' Nostalgia & More Big Moments 42:00

3M ago42:00

42:00

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about all the ways artists are carving out special moments for fans at their shows -- like Taylor Swift's acoustic set on Eras Tour or Kelly Clarkson's nightly Kellyoke cover in Las Vegas -- and why it's a win-win for everyone involved. The latest example: Jonas Brothers are maximizin…

1
The Secret Battle Most Men Are Losing (But Can’t Afford To) 12:42

3M ago12:42

12:42

The Secret Battle Most Men Are Losing (But Can’t Afford To)Most men aren’t falling in public—they’re falling in private.In this powerful and deeply personal video, Red Wallace—Legacy Identity Coach and founder of the Better Than Best Academy—reveals how a quiet lack of self-control is silently sabotaging men’s leadership, marriages, and fatherhood.…

1
ENCORE: What do “Ask your doctor” ads accomplish? 26:40

3M ago26:40

26:40

Companies are spending big bucks advertising weight-loss drugs like Rybelsus, seeing huge potential in capitalizing on the popularity of Ozempic. But in Canada, so-called "reminder ads" can give only the name of the medication, not what it's for, telling people to ask their doctor for details. Ad man Terry O’Reilly says it can result in bad ads tha…

1
Backstreet Boys Unlock New Pop Possibilities at Sphere: Inside 'Into the Millennium' Vegas Residency as First Wave Wraps 37:51

3M ago37:51

37:51

Onstage at their Into the Millennium residency -- which began last month and wrapped its first wave on Sunday night (before kicking off 14 additional dates starting in December) -- Backstreet Boys promised to put the crowd into a "time machine" back to the late-'90s heyday of boy bands and bubblegum pop. Katie was in the orb for the 21st show on Su…

1
Your Rage Is Costing You Respect — Here’s the Real Power 15:05

3M ago15:05

15:05

What if everything you’ve been taught about anger and respect is backwards?You grew up thinking anger made you strong—but it’s been slowly burning down your influence. Your wife feels crushed, not covered. Your kids see a short fuse, not a strong father.But there’s a better way. A biblical way. A powerful way.In this video, I’ll walk you through th…

1
ENCORE: The battle rapper who battled colon cancer 26:42

3M ago26:42

26:42

As a rapper, Bishop Brigante was no stranger to on-stage battles. We met up with the then-45-year-old when he was battling Stage 4 colon cancer, which he said was caught too late. Bishop wanted Canadians to have easier access to colonoscopies and said advocacy had given him newfound purpose.

1
We're Following Taylor Swift's Sourdough Breadcrumbs All the Way to Super Bowl Halftime 41:44

3M ago41:44

41:44

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are laying out all the fan evidence pointing to Taylor Swift headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

1
Why You Keep Procrastinating — And What It’s Actually Costing You 15:17

4M ago15:17

15:17

Procrastination isn’t a productivity problem — it’s a faithfulness problem.In this video, Coach Red Wallace unpacks the true cost of delay — not just to your schedule, but to your marriage, your kids, and your calling. With raw stories, biblical insight, and practical tools, you’ll discover:Why “I’ll do it later” is slow-motion disobedienceHow proc…

1
ENCORE: Sex medicine doctors are putting women’s health, and pleasure, first 26:41

4M ago26:41

26:41

Many women report difficulties with orgasms, low libido or pain around intercourse. And given that many have never even learned much about their genitals, they don’t always know where to get help. A cadre of Canadian doctors specializing in women’s sexual health is trying to change that. They’re helping patients boost pleasure, while empowering the…

1
Taylor Swift Takes Album Promo to ‘New Heights’ With ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ for Her Podcast Debut 36:47

4M ago36:47

36:47

For the rollout of her 12th studio album, ⁠Taylor Swift⁠ is going somewhere she’s never gone before: a podcast. Swift is the guest on Wednesday night’s episode of New Heights, the podcast co-hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his retired-NFL-star brother Jason, where she will unveil news about her upcoming next album, ⁠The Life of a Showgirl⁠…

1
ENCORE: The family doctor recruiting game 26:46

4M ago26:46

26:46

Attracting a family doctor to work in a community is challenging, with fewer physicians choosing family medicine. That's why Cheryl Gnyp, the recruiter for Castlegar, B.C., needs to stand out. She uses the board game Operation and specialized coffee as part of her 10-minute sales pitch to potential recruits at conferences. It can take years before …