Pop Shop Podcast

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Billboard's Keith Caulfield (Managing Director, Charts and Data Operations) and Katie Atkinson (Executive Digital Director, West Coast) offer weekly Billboard chart breakdowns, discuss the hottest music news and cover the year’s biggest musical events. Casual pop fans, chart junkies and everyone in between are invited to this weekly half-hour discussion.

Recent Episodes
  • Inside Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour Night 1: She's Every Woman
    Apr 29, 2025 – 44:42
  • Beyoncé? Ariana Grande? Zendaya? 'Bodyguard' News Has Us Dream-Casting the Remake
    Apr 22, 2025 – 33:53
  • Post Malone Brings Country to Coachella -- And Plans to Stay in the Saddle for His Next Album
    Apr 16, 2025 – 38:02
  • Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Album Is Bigger & 'Brighter' With Six New Tracks
    Apr 8, 2025 – 33:58
  • Miley Cyrus Is Setting the Stage for Something Big With First Two Tastes of 'Something Beautiful' Album
    Apr 1, 2025 – 35:28
  • Ahead of Billboard Women in Music, Let's Take a Closer Look at the Top 10 Women Artists of the 21st Century
    Mar 26, 2025 – 37:16
  • It's Giving Country: Chappell Roan Goes Full '90s Twang on 'The Giver'
    Mar 19, 2025 – 40:57
  • How Lady Gaga Managed to Conjure the Past & Look to the Future on ‘Mayhem’
    Mar 12, 2025 – 36:02
  • Inside the 2025 Oscars: Our View From the Crowd for 007 Music Tribute, 'Wicked' Show Opener & More
    Mar 4, 2025 – 50:48
  • Is Rihanna Really Closer Than Ever to Releasing New Music?
    Feb 25, 2025 – 43:57
  • Sabrina Carpenter's Very Sweet Week, From 'SNL50' to a Dolly Parton Duet
    Feb 18, 2025 – 27:46
  • Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show Was the Pop Peak of Rapper’s Most Mainstream Year Yet
    Feb 11, 2025 – 42:28
  • Beyoncé Tour Reveal, New Lady Gaga Song & Kendrick Lamar at an All-Time High After 2025 Grammys
    Feb 4, 2025 – 38:04
  • Could Chappell Roan Sweep the Big 4? Or Is It Beyoncé's Time for Album of the Year? What to Expect at 2025 Grammys
    Jan 28, 2025 – 34:05
  • After Kenny Chesney Sphere News, When Will a Pop Star Play the Las Vegas Venue?
    Jan 22, 2025 – 48:29
  • How Grammys & Other Awards Shows Are Pivoting Amid Devastating LA Fires
    Jan 15, 2025 – 31:18
  • As Beyoncé Bowl Kicks Off 'Cowboy Carter' Live Era, Is a Tour Announcement Next?
    Jan 7, 2025 – 40:39
  • Wham!'s Andrew Ridgeley Calls Countless 'Last Christmas' Covers 'Testament to the Brilliance of the Song'
    Dec 23, 2024 – 30:16
  • Jennifer Hudson Talks 'The Gift of Love' Holiday Album & 'Jennifer-izing' Christmas Classics to Make Them Her Own
    Dec 18, 2024 – 46:30
  • Jimmy Fallon x Jonas Brothers, Pentatonix, Cher x Kelly Clarkson & More Gift Us With Hot New Holiday Hits
    Dec 11, 2024 – 35:17
  • From 'Wicked' to 'Moana 2,' Musicals Are Taking Over the Box Office
    Dec 4, 2024 – 26:56
  • 2025 Coachella Lineup Stacked With Stars, Including Headliner-Worthy Names Like Missy Elliott & Charli XCX
    Nov 26, 2024 – 33:08
  • Inside Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet LA Tour Stop & Olivia Rodrigo's Superstar Q&A
    Nov 20, 2024 – 28:20
  • Shaboozey Continues to Raise the Bar With His 'Tipsy' No. 1 Smash: How Far Can It Go?
    Nov 12, 2024 – 28:38
  • Will Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter & More Pop Stars Dominate 2025 Grammy Noms?
    Nov 5, 2024 – 45:55
  • Chappell Roan Is Calling Out Bad Behavior, One Red Carpet at a Time
    Oct 29, 2024 – 25:42
  • Liam Payne's Death Marks the Loss of a 'Brother' & A Beloved Boy Band
    Oct 22, 2024 – 27:33
  • Stevie Nicks Casts a New Spell on 'Saturday Night Live' With Powerful Return to Studio 8H
    Oct 15, 2024 – 35:54
  • Breaking Down the 2025 Grammy Best New Artist Race, From Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan
    Oct 9, 2024 – 39:23
  • 'Saturday Night Live' Season 50: A Very Musical Premiere & Dream Performers
    Oct 2, 2024 – 37:45
  • Inside a Very Vegas Weekend at Eagles' Sphere Opening & 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival
    Sep 24, 2024 – 34:48
  • On Katy Perry & Doechii's 'I'm His, He's Mine,' There's Something in the (Crystal) Waters
    Sep 18, 2024 – 31:12
  • Could Kendrick Lamar Lure Taylor Swift & Beyoncé to Super Bowl Halftime Stage?
    Sep 10, 2024 – 36:33
  • Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake & Beyond: Who Should Star in the Britney Biopic?
    Sep 4, 2024 – 40:39
  • Why We're (Definitely Maybe) Excited About Oasis' Unexpected Reunion Tour
    Aug 27, 2024 – 29:51
  • Why Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga Are a Pop Duo to ‘Die’ For on Bombastic New Collab
    Aug 21, 2024 – 32:14
  • Best of Both Worlds: Miley Cyrus Has a Sweet Full-Circle Moment at Disney Legends Ceremony
    Aug 13, 2024 – 37:28
  • What Could Taylor Swift Surprise-Announce at the MTV VMAs This Year?
    Aug 7, 2024 – 24:12
  • Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Beyoncé & More Light Up Paris for 2024 Summer Olympics
    Jul 31, 2024 – 35:48
  • Will Beyonce & Taylor Swift Face Off for Album of the Year at 2025 Grammys?
    Jul 24, 2024 – 38:12
  • Why Radio Is Still Valuable in the Streaming Age & More Burning Questions: Ask the Pop Shop
    Jul 16, 2024 – 39:08
  • Can Anyone Top Post Malone & Morgan Wallen's 'I Had Some Help' as the 2024 Song of the Summer?
    Jul 9, 2024 – 23:02
  • Normani & Camila Cabello’s New Albums Have Us Taking a Closer Look at Life After Girl Groups
    Jul 3, 2024 – 27:06
  • Paul McCartney! Tom Cruise! Prince William! Taylor Swift’s London Eras Tour Stop Dominates the News Cycle
    Jun 26, 2024 – 40:30
  • Katy Perry's Pop Return Is Upon Us: What Do Music Fans Want From Her in 2024?
    Jun 19, 2024 – 37:43
  • Ariana Grande & Sabrina Carpenter Usher in the Return of Cinematic Music Videos
    Jun 11, 2024 – 24:05
  • How Could Jennifer Lopez or The Black Keys Have Avoided Canceling Arena Tours?
    Jun 4, 2024 – 29:08
  • Billie Eilish Makes the Case for Shorter Albums & Shorter Shows
    May 29, 2024 – 37:27
  • Post Malone, Beyoncé & More Are Charting a Reverse Course With Pop-to-Country Moves
    May 22, 2024 – 40:51
  • Taylor Swift Rewrites Her Eras Tour to Make Room for 'Tortured Poets Department': What Got Edited Out?
    May 15, 2024 – 35:46
Recent Reviews
  • AppReviewerZach
    Love Katie and Keith
    Please never stop! You are forever my favorite podcast every week, I love the music charts and I dream of working at Billboard. Please never stop even if I’m the only listener! Love Katie and Keith!!
  • Nial18
    Kieth sounds bitter
    Katie is always sweet but kieth sounds bitter when he talks about taylor having multiple versions. He didn’t bring up 30 having multiple versions. If there’s no people buying there wont be versions
  • D-J-B
    Renaissance Tour
    Can we get an episode about Beyoncé’s tour or are you guys waiting til she gets to the west coast?
  • RachelGreeny
    Great podcast
    I like when they do interviews and break down the possible Grammy nominees !!!
  • theharshestfemme
    The BEST!
    I love this podcast. It’s easily the best podcast that discusses pop music and the chemistry between Katie and Keith is phenomenal. Also: I need Jason Lipshutz to have a podcast to talk about pop music on when Katie comes back! Please make it happen Billboard!
  • troymark77
    nothing but truth & cold facts
    this show got me hooked when they were talking about taylor swift. theyre funny, entertaining, audible. besides taylor i love whatever else they talk about, talking about current and historic chart facts and knowledge is great. i thought i was one of the only people who was this into charts and pop music. its great to find others who like what you like
  • [AlONZO]
    Louder
    This is one of my favorite podcasts since I love to keep up with the latest music releases, chart updates, and nostalgic music. One thing I do recommend imroving upon is rasing the volume level on the podcast in post-production. This podcast is consistently lower than the volume on any other podcast or music. Keep the episodes coming!
  • MDKILLIAN954
    Pretty good
    I listen to this podcast for the very same reasons I read the chart growing up. Who is in the top ten, what's new in the chart, what's new in the top 10/40, highest debut, significant drops. The chart stat of the week and other facts regarding historic chart moments are all very interesting. Keith and Katie have a great chemistry and are fun to listen to. I personally don't enjoy most of the interviews that much, and honestly, the other podcasts they are trying to force down our throats mostly lack any entertainment value. Maybe if Katie and Keith covered those also it would help.
  • MJ Travel Agency
    🎉🎉🎉
    This podcast is great, very fun and interesting
  • thewiseone24
    Missin' Jason
    This show is good, and Katie does a nice job, but the dynamics and relationship between Keith & Katie just aren't the same as Keith & Jason. I loved their fun relationship & there was something special between the two of them. Ever since Jason left, the show's felt different and I've found myself missing more and more episodes lately. I guess that means it's time to unsubscribe. Good show if you love the charts, but just not the same as it used to be.
  • apt342
    Pop Shop Podcast
    Katie is great but the dynamics between Keith and Katie are not the same as it was with Jason. I guess it's to be expected but I find myself tuning out which kind of defeats the purpose. Sorry guys. - 12/08/15 Still listening and loving every episode! I also wanted to let you know that there's a podcast called Switched on Pop. Give it a listen and consider doing a collaboration podcast / episode with them. How mind blowing that would be? - 05/30/15 I can't believe you don't understand why people are upset about the U2 album. I don't not like U2 but I don't want their album... even if it's free. The bigger issue for me is why I needed Apple's help to delete it. Your podcast, however, Apple can download it anytime they want and I will be happy. Keep up the great work! - 09/22/14
  • KurtiSwine
    YAAAAAAS
    Probably your youngest fan (15), but this podcast is so good. I know y'all won't read this because you're too busy interviewing Nick Jonas or something, but yaaas this podcast slays. Honestly so underrated and I LOVE when both of you give your opinions and drag people :') Keep doing what you do! It's so good
  • codi mohr
    A big fan
    I’ve made it known that MHM is my favorite Billboard podcast, but the Pop Shop was my first ever podcast obsession. I went in search of a discussion of top charting music—how it got there, how long it’s been there, what could take its place soon, etc. And that’s exactly what I found in Jason and Keith’s conversations. So if you love popular music and discovering how it climbs the charts week-by-week, this is the podcast for you. Keep up the good work guys!
  • JCMaldonado
    No Title
    I used to be a fan of this podcast but now it seems like they just get sidetracked and start talking about irrelevant stuff, I also don't like the stupid little segments they have, like just talk a bout new music for the week and the updated charts. Keith needs to tone it down with all the weird voices and noises it's very unprofessional and unnecessary.
  • Pieman91
    Amazing
    As a giant music nerd, I thought I was alone in my love for the charts, yet here is this amazing podcast. Keep them coming guys!
  • Marwan from Lebanon
    Love u guys
    It's funny cuz I used to see billboard post the podcast in its early days on Twitter and id scroll past it now I'm obsessed and can't wait till a new ep is uploaded . Keep on keeping on guys ! And Keith why don't u ever have any parting words for us ?
  • eddyiecruz
    PopShop FTW
    Absolutely love it! I love Pop culture and pop music so much and love keeping up with the charts. Jason and Keith have an awesome chemistry that is just fun and interesting to listen too! One of, if not my favorite podcast!
  • pplcallmeXtine
    Favorite podcast
    I love this podcast and I look forward to every week. I like the interviews with the pop stars, soon to be hits section, and obviously the discussion about the charts in the music industry. Keep it up!
  • redsea from RB
    Great podcast!
    Jason and Keith do a great job every week.Keep up the fantastic work!
  • alexandrabarca
    A great listen for music fans everywhere
    This is by far my favorite podcast to listen to. Both Jason and Keith are eloquent and extremely knowledgable about the industry. On top of that, they have a great rapport that makes me feel like I'm just listening in on a casual conversation amongst music lovers. Admittedly, I only started listening to the podcast when they did a Taylor Swift episode because I am a huge fan. But, I chose to stay for Keith and Jason and their carefully curated music topics of the week. Before I listened to this podcast, I would call myself a casual music fan. Now, I feel like I can talk music with just about anyone. Thanks for this and keep up the good work!
  • Franklin Graves
    Must Listen for Music Industry Professionals!
    Oh, what did we do before Jason & Keith?? This podcast is fun and insightful to the week's pop chart activity. Highly recommend you not only listen, but subscribe, too!
  • NiniPeace
    NATHAN!!!
    I really enjoyed Nathan's interview. I can't wait to listen to "Kiss Me Quick." His album is going to be AMAZING! I'm so happy and proud of him. Great podcast overall. I listened to this episode during a long drive and really enjoyed it. I would love to hear more interviews. Midnight Red would be a great group to have on the podcast!
  • JeffNiner
    A must for music lovers
    Thes hosts are fun to listen to and it’s a great source to know what the hot tunes are.
  • Ghostly15
    In depth chat - what a delight
    Thank you for having such a wonderful in depth chat about the single #GhostTown, and the process of making the album, with Adam Lambert. Looking forward to The Original High.
  • JavierValentin
    One of my favorite podcast!
    This Podcast makes my work day so much better :-)
  • linuxgrl666
    Best Music Podcast
    These guys know their stuff. Jason has the exhaustive music geek knowledge; Keith is the chart scientist and expert in all things pop. Entertaining every week.
  • ballinbostonboy
    The Only Podcast I Listen To
    Seriously! I listen to the Popshop Podcast every Thursday, usually when I'm getting ready for work that afternoon. For years on a weekly basis, I've been checking out the Hot 100, Billboard 200, etc., and now I'm so glad there is a place for me to get my pop music news and updates in conversation form. I love all the chart statistics (Uptown Funk ties for second-longest-running Hot 100 number 1?!) and predictions for future hits (I knew Ella Henderson would be a hit too!). Recommend for any music listener and chart fanatic. Plus, I love their Keith and Jason's banter. 😂
  • steveeck
    Great Music Podcast!
    Finally a funny, intelligent and entertaining podcast for music chartwatchers and music lovers. Jason Lipshutz and Keith Caufield are not only music experts but very engaging. Keith can make make even the most complicated chart measurments seem interesting--and is always hilarious-except when he cries over the Madonna leaks. Jason is (literally) the straight man is a brilliant at all facets of the music industry which is surprisig for someone with no rythm : ) A great, entertaining podast that I look forward to every week! ***** Keep up the great work!
  • KurtTrowbridge
    Informative and entertaining
    The Pop Shop Podcast allows Jason and Keith to show their vast knowledge and interest in the Billboard charts and the music industry, with special guest appearances, pop culture commentary, and humor that make it even more engaging and enjoyable. It results in a podcast that is both thoroughly informative and entertaining week after week.
  • MarianoMtnz
    Jason and Keith rock!
    You gotta love these two!
  • bracamonte93
    Fantastic.
    The podcast is serious at talking about the music business and entertaining while combining it with pop music. Both hosts have a good vibe which invites people to keep listening.
  • Fehrjdnek
    Very informative
    My favorite parts of the podcast are when Jason and Keith talk about new artists, potential hits, and the chart stat of the week. The only negative would be that certain parts of the podcast early on tend to drag on too long and not enough time is subsequently devoted to talking about the big chart movers of the week.
  • Gaetano05
    Good podcast
    It's kind of neat how you guys predict what songs could become hits. Jason's theories are kind of far-fetched. But I still enjoy them. I also think Keith dismisses a lot of chart stats as coincidences when they are indicative of a larger picture. But for all intents and purposes this podcast does exactly what it's supposed to do.
  • ╚DJ╦STEPHEN★V╗
    MADONNA
    I'd take a bullet for Madonna. Madonna rules. Love the podcast. I saw nothing wrong with Madonna posting pics on Instagram of Martin Luther King, etc. They were rebel hearts. Perhaps America and the rest of the world should lighten up. And as for Madonna not being a kind person I'll ask you this? How many schools for children in developing countries have you built? Did you go to Haiti and personally help survivors of the earthquake? My guess is probably not. So do your research before throwing your fake outrage at one of the most caring persons on Earth Mr. Oakley and quit acting like a 10 year old.
  • abdeaxmten
    I look forward to Thursday mornings now because of this podcast.
    As a big fan of pop music, I find this podcast both interesting and entertaining. I look forward to Thursday mornings so I can download the latest episode. Jason rocks, by the way.
  • SIK3333
    Perfection
    This podcast is everything I love about Billboard and the chart world. Jason and Keith do so much more than just list of stats, they anaylze how our society influences what is popular and sometimes how what is popular influences society. The banter between them livens up the episodes that a typical chart junkie may not enjoy as much, such as when they cover an award show or a festival. It is clear that they are both putting a lot of effort into every episode.
  • RoysterSB
    Four starts, With a bullet
    Excellent for this longtime charts fan. Interesting insight into how charts are still relevant in today's music industry. West Coast dude is phoning it in, literally and figuratively, and this gets 5 stars when brings his A game.
  • Nostertoaster
    Love this podcast
    This is my favorite podcast ever! I read the charts every week and now they offer a podcast to give details about the charts every week, perfection. If you like reading the charts you will love this podcast.
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