Why James Blunt 'Had to Get Over' Chasing a Hit; Plus Nicki Minaj Makes Chart History

Pop Shop Podcast 6/12/14 (Ask The Pop Shop: Hot 100, Demi Lovato & More): On this week's special episode, Jason and Keith host another "Ask The Pop Shop" session of answering listener questions about the chart world and pop music. How exactly is the Hot 100 put together? Will Demi Lovato's new single "Really Don't Care" become a hit? Is Katy Perry's "Birthday" underperforming? What's the best source for global sales stats? Should Lady Gaga release another single off of "ARTPOP"? What's the most surprising hit single of this year? Keith and Jason answer all these listener-submitted Twitter questions and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

40 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 7/31/14: Hilary Duff Interview, 5 Seconds of Summer, Sia, Jason Aldean: Hilary Duff is this week's special Pop Shop Podcast guest, and the pop star gets personal about why she left her singing career behind, what fans can expect from her new music and what it was like working with her current musical idol, Ed Sheeran. Before that, Jason and Keith celebrate pop music's "Australia" week" by discussing 5 Seconds of Summer's huge debut atop the Billboard 200 chart, and Sia's arrival in the Top 10 of the Hot 100 chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

41 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 10/9/14: Ask The Pop Shop, Carrie Underwood, Lorde, Adele: Jason is on vacation this week, so Keith is joined by special guest Gary Trust (Billboard's associate director of charts/airplay) for a charts-filled Pop Shop Podcast. Keith and Gary break down Blake Shelton's second No. 1 album, Bringing Back The Sunshine, how Adele's 21 album has reached a new major sales milestone and what albums are on the horizon that might be blockbuster sellers. They also discuss how women dominate the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 for a record fifth straight week, and why women are doing so well at top 40 radio; how Carrie Underwood blasts onto the Hot 100 with her new single, "Something In the Water," and Lorde also arrives with her latest, "Yellow Flicker Beat." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

41 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 7/10/14: Shawn Mendes Interview, Sia, Trey Songz: This week's special guest is 15-year-old Vine star Shawn Mendes, who announced his mainstream arrival when his debut single "Life of the Party" rocketed to No. 24 on the Hot 100 chart in its first week. Jason and Keith also talked about Trey Songz's No. 1 album debut; Sia's "1000 Forms of Fear"; Hot 100 moves by Ariana Grande, 5 Seconds of Summer, Charli XCX and Maroon 5; and an awesome chart stat of the week about the Rolling Stones. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

40 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 6/19/14: Lana Del Rey, Jack White, The Vamps Interview, Jennifer Lopez: Jason and Keith discuss Jack White's No. 1 debut and record-setting vinyl sales; Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" run at No. 1, and if there's a song coming that could knock it out of the top spot; the projected sales successes of Lana Del Rey's "Ultraviolence" and Sam Smith's "In The Lonely Hour"; and what exactly went wrong with Jennifer Lopez's "A.K.A." album. Plus, the podcast welcomes special guests The Vamps, who talk about working with Demi Lovato on "Somebody To You," their screaming fans and how they plan to roll out an album in the United States. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

40 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 7/17/14: Fifth Harmony Interview, MAGIC! Hits No. 1, Disclosure, Weird Al by Pop Shop Podcast

38 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 7/24/14: Jack Antonoff Interview, 5 Seconds of Summer, 'Weird Al': This week's special guest is Bleachers mastermind/fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff, who talks about his new album "Strange Desire," how a solo album sprouted from fun.'s last world tour, the quiet sadness of "I Wanna Get Better" and what the future holds for fun. and Bleachers. Jason and Keith also discuss the surprisingly strong sales debut of "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Mandatory Fun" album; the impending arrival of 5 Seconds of Summer's debut album on the charts; Pharrell and Miley Cyrus' new video for "Come Get It Bae"; and Kiesza's Hot 100 debut with "Hideaway." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

45 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 8/28/14: Taylor Swift Hits No. 1, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, Ariana Grande: On this week's podcast, Jason and Keith break down Taylor Swift's triumphant No. 1 debut on the Hot 100 chart: how "Shake It Off" made it happen, why debuting atop the Hot 100 chart is so rare, and whether or not the single's run at No. 1 can continue for multiple weeks. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" has slithered to No. 2 on the Hot 100 -- can the single reach the heights of "Super Bass" or "Starships"? The guys also discuss Wiz Khalifa's No. 1 album debut and his track record as a hit-maker (as well as a giant blunt-roller), and forecast Ariana Grande's sales for the first week of My Everything. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

42 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 11/20/14: Vance Joy Interview, One Direction, ‘Mockingjay’ Soundtrack, Taylor Swift by Pop Shop Podcast

34 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 10/16/14: Darren Criss Co-Hosts, Jimmy Fallon Interview: Jason and Keith are joined by special co-host Darren Criss, who sits in for an hour of music talk after answering a few questions about the final season of “Glee”. The guys talk to Darren about Meghan Trainor’s six-week run atop the Hot 100, Taylor Swift’s new song “Out Of The Woods,” the rise of Tove Lo and Bobby Shmurda, Nick Jonas’ surging hit “Jealous” and an unforgettable week for Hozier. Also on this week’s Pop Shop Podcast, the guys welcome special guest Jimmy Fallon, who debuts in the Top 40 of this week’s Hot 100 chart with his viral hit “Ew!”. You’ll hear Keith become the first one to tell Jimmy Fallon where “Ew!” debuted on the Hot 100 chart during a phone conversation, and the elated reaction is something you don’t want to miss. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

64 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 12/18/14: Madonna Leaks, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX, J. Cole: On this week’s episode, Jason and (a fired-up) Keith discuss Madonna’s album leak: how something like this happens, why it’s such a bummer, and what will happen to the pop superstar’s next album. The guys then move on to new albums from J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX and D’Angelo. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

43 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 11/13/14: Nick Jonas Interview, Ariana Grande & The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Garth Brooks: Nick Jonas stops by the podcast to discuss his solo hit “Jealous,” moving on from the Jonas Brothers, finding a mature new sound and those infamous shirtless pics. Jason and Keith also chat about new albums from Foo Fighters and Garth Brooks; rising Hot 100 hits from Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and Shawn Mendes; The Week In Uneasiness featuring Nicki Minaj, Eminem and “The Boy Is Mine”; and Taylor Swift continuing to run the music world. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

46 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 8/4/14: Lollapalooza 2014 (Eminem, Iggy Azalea, Lorde): On this special episode, Jason once again flies solo and hosts live from Lollapalooza 2014 alongside Billboard.com editors Tye Comer and Denise Warner. The trio chats about Eminem's headlining set and guest star Rihanna; the madness of Iggy Azalea's Lollapalooza crowd; chatting backstage with Lorde; Outkast's much-improved headlining shows, and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

32 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 8/7/14: Jessie J Acoustic Performance & Interview, 'Fancy' vs. 'Rude': On this week's episode, Jessie J stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss the making of her new Top 10 hit "Bang Bang," including why she, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj form the ultimate "girl band" even though they hadn't met when the song was released; the U.K. singer also performs an acoustic version of "Bang Bang" exclusively on the Pop Shop Podcast! Jason and Keith also discuss Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" vs. MAGIC!'s "Rude" as the Song of the Summer battle heats up. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

33 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 11/6/14: Taylor Swift Rules, Beyonce's Platinum Edition, Calvin Harris: The guys recap Taylor Swift’s 1989 debut sales week — why sales projections grew so quickly, how this album topped her previous (massive) debuts and what pushed “Shake It Off” back to the top of the Hot 100 chart. Jason and Keith then move on to Beyonce’s new platinum edition; Calvin Harris’ new album, and why EDM artists struggle to sell full-lengths; and Imagine Dragons’ new single, which is starting off a little slower than expected. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

41 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 9/4/14: Martin Kierszenbaum Talks Madonna, Summer's Winners & Losers, Ariana Grande Hits No. 1: This week's podcast features an interview with Martin Kierszenbaum, the head of Cherrytree Records and the recording artist Cherry Cherry Boom Boom; the veteran record executive discusses his work on Madonna's hotly anticipated next project, among other things. Jason and Keith also discuss Ariana Grande's sophomore album My Everything hitting No. 1; Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" being named Song of the Summer; and summer's biggest winners and losers in music, including the masterminds behind "Problem" and TV singing competitions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

37 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 7/3/14: Robin Thicke, Sam Smith, Charli XCX, Jessie J by Pop Shop Podcast

41 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 8/21/14: Robyn + Royksopp Interview, Taylor Swift Returns, Troye Sivan Debuts: On this week's episode, Robyn & Royksopp stop by the show to talk about their collaborative "mini-album" release "Do It Again," as well as their current tour and the individual projects they have in the works (Robyn is working on a new EP, and Royksopp has a new album out in November!). Jason and Keith also discuss Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off," her new pop sound and whether or not the single could debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart; Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea dominating the Hot 100 chart with three songs each in the Top 10; Troye Sivan's surprising Top 10 debut with his first EP; and the MTV Video Music Awards, and which artists could see chart rises from their performances at the ceremony. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

41 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 9/25/14: iHeartRadio Fest Recap, Year of the Booty, Barbra Streisand Tops Chris Brown by Pop Shop Podcast

44 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 6/16/14 (Bonnaroo 2014: Kanye West, Sam Smith, Skrillex): On this special episode, Jason flies solo and hosts live from Bonnaroo 2014 alongside Billboard.com editorial assistant Chris Payne, Billboard social/streaming charts manager William Gruger and their folk-loving pal Patrick to discuss the festival live from Manchester, Tennessee. The guys talk about Kanye West's polarizing headlining set, Lionel Richie's triumphant performance, the epic Skrillex Superjam, the presence of folk and country music at the festival, the best non-music activities at 'Roo and what makes Bonnaroo unique from every other U.S. festival. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

32 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 6/26/14: Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, Maroon 5, World Cup Songs: On this week's episode, Jason and Keith discuss the No. 1 debut of Lana Del Rey's "Ultraviolence," and what her lack of high-profile promotion means for pop; Ed Sheeran's projected sales debut for "x" and his ascendance to pop stardom; Maroon 5's Top 20 debut on the Hot 100 chart; and World Cup songs from Shakira, Pitbull and Santana. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

39 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 9/11/14: Nick & Knight Interview, U2, Meghan Trainor, Maroon 5: The guys welcome Nick & Knight, the new duo composed of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and New Kids on the Block’s Jordan Knight, who discuss their first collaborative project, upcoming tour and their favorite songs from each other’s boy bands. Jason and Keith also break down U2’s surprise, free album release at the Apple event; Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” hitting No. 1 on the Hot 100; Maroon 5 scoring another No. 1 album; and Bob Marley’s highest-charting album ever. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

42 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 10/2/14: Tove Lo Interview, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, One Direction, Thom Yorke: Tove Lo stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss “Habits (Stay High)” becoming a personally revealing pop smash, her risqué songwriting, working with Max Martin and why she won’t be able to match Katy Perry’s dance moves when she opens up the PRISMATIC tour later this year. Jason and Keith also discuss Lady Gaga scoring her third No. 1 album; why Thom Yorke’s Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes will not appear on the Billboard charts (yet); Kendrick Lamar notching a Top 40 debut on the Hot 100, while Clean Bandit moves into the Top 10; and new singles from One Direction, Lorde and Fergie. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

46 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 12/11/14: Grammy Nominations, Meghan Trainor, Brandy Clark, 5SOS by Pop Shop Podcast

43 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 1/15/15: Tyler Oakley Co-Hosts Our 2015 Pop Preview!: On this week’s extra-long episode, Jason and Keith are joined by a very special guest: Internet sensation and pop culture personality Tyler Oakley! The guys chat about what lies ahead for Tyler’s career, then switch over to music for a full 2015 pop preview to talk about Rihanna, One Direction, Adele, Madonna, Justin Bieber, 5SOS, Lady Gaga and many more high-profile projects. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

62 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 12/23/14: Year-End Extravaganza & Madonna Interview Recap: This week's episode is a year-end extravaganza with Jason and Keith looking back at the biggest music of 2014 -- but first, Keith discusses his phone interview with Madonna, her recently released new music and the most surprising points from their chat. The guys then move on to the year's most inescapable music stories: Iggy Azalea as a cultural lightning rod; Taylor Swift and her blockbuster sales; One Direction as Billboard's top artist of the year, and what that means; and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

45 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 10/23/14: Kiesza Interview, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Florida Georgia Line: On this week’s episode, budding dance-pop star Kiesza stops by to discuss her debut album "Sound of a Woman," working with Skrillex and Diplo, and that must-see performance on “Letterman.” Before that, Jason and Keith discuss the record-setting dominance of females in the Top 5 of the Hot 100 chart, and which songs by male artists have the best shot of disrupting the ladies’ streak. Will it be Jeremih, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, or none of the above? The guys also break down Florida Georgia Line’s No. 1 album debut; Taylor Swift’s “Out Of The Woods”; Sheeran’s “Don’t” becoming his first Top 10 hit; and an amazing return to the Hot 100 by none other than Glen Campbell. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

43 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 8/25/14: MTV VMAs Recap by Pop Shop Podcast

40 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 2/26/15: Tori Kelly Interview, Lady Gaga, Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd: Tori Kelly is this week’s Pop Shop Podcast guest, and the promising pop singer-songwriter discusses her new single “Nobody Love,” working with Max Martin and more. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss Lady Gaga’s buzzed-about performance at the Oscars, Imagine Dragons’ No. 1 album debut, the Weeknd crashing the Top 10 of the Hot 100 for the first time as a solo artist and “Uptown Funk’s” Hot 100 dominance. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

45 min listen

Pop Shop Podcast 12/4/14: Echosmith Interview, Jennifer Lawrence, Selena Gomez, Bruno Mars: Pop quartet Echosmith stops by to chat about the success of their Top 20 hit “Cool Kids,” their quickly growing audiences and getting paid in Chick-Fil-A platters in the group’s early years. Jason and Keith also have a ton to discuss in the charts world, including the new changes to the Billboard 200 albums chart; the Pentatonix album and the dearth of new Christmas music this year; new Top 10 singles from Selena Gomez and Bruno Mars, and what pushed them up the Hot 100 chart; and, most shockingly, actress Jennifer Lawrence’s Top 20 debut with a "Hunger Games: Mockingjay" song. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Pop Shop Podcast

45 min listen

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