Pop Shop Podcast

Selena Gomez joins the Pop Shop Podcast and plays our famed fishbowl Q&A game. Plus: A discussion about Janet Jackson’s No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 chart with "Unbreakable" and how Drake might soon top the Billboard Hot 100 with “Hotline Bling.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s very special episode — it’s Jason’s final show as a Pop Shop Podcast co-host! — singer-songwriter stops by to discuss his rising single “Wasn’t Expecting That,” signing to Ed Sheeran’s label and taking advice from a folk-pop superstar. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Jason returns after a very long vacation (he got married, guys!) and the Pop Shop Podcast welcomes two special guests: Kylie Minogue and Jake Shears! Minogue called in from a London recording studio to discuss her surprise new project, Kylie + Garibay, which was written and produced with Fernando Garibay; how Garibay and herself worked on the Kylie + Garibay set in their “own time” and that it was done “out of love”; and the possibility of a new album surfacing before the end of the year. Later, Shears talks about his new hit single with Nervo and Nile Rodgers, “The Other Boys” (which also happens to feature his friend Kylie Minogue); how he has a new single with Tiga coming out soon; how he's working on a new musical with Elton John; and the possibility of a new record from him, and the status of Scissor Sisters. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duran Duran stop by the Pop Shop Podcast to play a game and talk about working with Nile Rodgers on their new “Paper Gods” album. Plus: A discussion of Ryan Adams’ “1989” album — an interpretation of Taylor Swift’s set of the same name, and how The Weeknd scored the rare feat of replacing himself at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pop Shop Podcast team chat about how The Weeknd rules both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts, plans for a Whitney Houston hologram tour and preview the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren Criss drops in on the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, calling in to discuss the upcoming inaugural Elsie Fest, his Emmy Award nomination, and how he’ll appear in the upcoming TV series "American Horror Story: Hotel." Plus: big No. 1 debuts from Justin Bieber & The Weeknd, and a discussion of the best James Bond themes ever. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demi Lovato calls in to the podcast to discuss her new album "Confident," working with Iggy Azalea, the success of “Cool For The Summer” and why the smash hit almost wasn’t her new album’s lead single. Before that, Jason and Keith (and special panelist, Billboard senior editor Katie Atkinson) recap the MTV Video Music Awards: the best performances, the biggest surprises, Miley Cyrus’ spat with Nicki Minaj, Kanye West’s epic speech, Taylor Swift owning another awards show and Justin Bieber’s tears-inducing stage return. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Troye Sivan stops by the Pop Shop Podcast this week to discuss his new album mini-album Wild, his growth as a songwriter, his rabid fan base and his hope that his new music and videos help struggling LGBT youths. Before that, Jason recaps the inaugural Billboard Hot 100 Festival, including the performances by Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Jason Derulo and Little Mix. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Pop Shop Podcast previews Billboard’s inaugural Hot 100 Festival, with special guests/fest performers MKTO and Lights stopping by the show. MKTO discusses its new EP, Lights talks about new music and her tour, and both break down the benefits of playing the pop extravaganza that will be Hot 100 Fest. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Icona Pop is on this week’s Pop Shop Podcast to discuss their new single “Emergency,” opening for One Direction on their current stadium run and trying to avoid duplicating “I Love It.” There’s a lot of chart action this week, too, as the Weeknd finally hits No. 1 with “Can’t Feel My Face,” One Direction debuts big with “Drag Me Down” and Drake bows with “Back To Back.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Puth stops by to discuss the enormous success of “See You Again,” getting recognized, hanging out with Lil Wayne and what to expect from his debut album. Before that, Jason and Keith tackle One Direction’s “Drag Me Down” — does the new single live up to the hype, is Zayn Malik missed at all, and where should we expect the song to debut on the Hot 100 chart? The guys also revisit their song of the summer predictions, nod to Demi Lovato’s Top 20 entrance, recap the Meek Mill/Drake beef’s effect on each rapper’s sales and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British pop trio Years & Years stops by the podcast to discuss the creation of its debut album "Communion" and performing in front of Katy Perry and Carly Rae Jepsen at a recent New York show. Before that, Jason and Keith check in on the Hot 100, discussing The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” closing in on No. 1, Fetty Wap’s “My Way” barging into the Top 10, Fifth Harmony’s “Worth It” reaching a new peak and 5 Seconds of Summer’s “She’s Kinda Hot” making a strong debut. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pop Shop Podcast is up to its 100th episode! The guys have celebrated with a star-studded spectacular featuring brand-new interviews with 5 Seconds of Summer, Nick Jonas, Fifth Harmony and Austin Mahone. 5SOS play our Fish Bowl game, Nick Jonas discusses his wild year, Fifth Harmony comment on “Worth It” becoming their biggest hit to date, and Austin Mahone talks about his new single “Dirty Work” and relationship with Becky G. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OMI stops by the show during the week that his reggae-pop confection “Cheerleader” hits No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart. Before that, Jason and Keith talk about the Weeknd’s recent Hot 100 hot streak, Fetty Wap scoring another Top 20 hit, One Direction’s baby drama, the inaugural Hot 100 Festival, next week’s 100th Pop Shop Podcast and a change in the podcast taping schedule. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Keith break down the Hot 100 gains by Skrillex & Diplo’s “Where Are U Now” (feat. Justin Bieber) and Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money” thanks to their recent music video releases. The guys also discuss the new global release date; “See You Again” staying at No. 1 for perhaps the final week; chart moves from OMI, Silento and Rachel Platten; the debut of Demi Lovato’s “Cool For The Summer”; and Meek Mill’s big bow on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Keith break down the fascinating Twitter “feud” between Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea, Later, take on Demi Lovato’s new single “Cool For The Summer,” Selena Gomez’s Top 10 debut with “Good For You,” OMI’s “Cheerleader” coming for that No. 1 spot as early as next week; new Hot 100 hits from Janet Jackson and Nicki Minaj; and the unlikely triumph of Breaking Benjamin on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Keith run through the week’s biggest chart news, discussing Top 20 hits by Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Swift, OMI, Rachel Platten and The Weeknd. The guys also discuss Ed Sheeran’s latest Top 40 hit “Photograph,” Selena Gomez’s just released new single “Good For You,” Janet Jackson’s return with “No Sleeep” and Taylor Swift’s showdown with Apple Music. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walk The Moon stops by to discuss their Top 10 smash “Shut Up and Dance,” the new video for their follow-up single “Different Colors” and more. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss Hot 100 hits from Wiz Khalifa, OMI, Rachel Platten and the Weeknd; reflect on Madonna’s star-studded new music video for “Bitch I’m Madonna”; break down the upcoming Janet Jackson comeback tour and music; and ruminate on Zayn Malik’s solo material. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Derulo makes his Pop Shop Podcast debut to discuss his new album "Everything is 4," recording with Stevie Wonder, his upcoming tour and more. Before that, Jason and Keith set the charts aside for another edition of Ask The Pop Shop! The guys take on questions about Tidal, Ashlee Simpson, Adele, guest features, “Uptown Funk!,” the future of streaming, the dominance of younger artists and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess Glynne, the Grammy-winning voice of Clean Bandit’s “Rather Be,” stops by the Pop Shop Podcast this week to discuss her debut album, overcoming heartbreak and her love of soccer and horseback riding. Before that, Jason and Keith talk about “See You Again” bumping “Bad Blood” out of No. 1; Hot 100 moves from The Weeknd, OMI, Shawn Mendes and Shaggy; A$AP Rocky collecting his second No. 1 album; next week’s battle between Florence + The Machine and Jason Derulo. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices