Pop Shop Podcast

On a special movies-and-musicals edition of the Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome Olivia Newton-John to the show! She discusses her concert residency show in Las Vegas, the enduring popularity of “Grease,” her thoughts on Fox TV’s upcoming live staging of the musical (and if she was invited to participate in the production) and much more. Plus: Keith and Katie chat about the 88th Academy Awards nominations, who got left out of the Oscar party and their favorite movie musicals...

On the latest episode, we remember the late music legend David Bowie, who died on Jan. 10 at 69 years old. Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses Justin Bieber’s second No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, “Sorry,” which bumps Adele’s “Hello” from the top slot. In addition, there’s chatter about Lady Gaga’s win at the Golden Globes, and the elite company she now keeps among performers who have earned a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and a Golden Globe Award for acting...

On the latest episode, we welcome Time’s deputy culture editor Sam Lansky as a guest co-host. Keith, Katie and Sam talk about a variety of acts that see big gains on the charts in the week after Christmas – including Twenty One Pilots, who fly into the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. The team also discuss their pop wishes for 2016, including hopes for Taylor Swift and Frank Ocean. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We close out 2015 with a year-end “Ask the Pop Shop” spectacular where we take listener questions about such acts as Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue. Plus, we have interviews with singer/songwriter Andy Grammer and fellow podcast host Charlie Harding of Switched on Pop. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest episode, the legendary James Taylor calls in to the show to discuss his big year -- and his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, "Before This World." Also on the show, we chat about Adele's continued success at the top of the charts, our wish list of music stars we'd like to see on Broadway (Adele! Jennifer Lopez! Cher!), and a discussion about possible contenders for best original song at the upcoming Academy Awards...

On the latest episode, we are joined by first-time Grammy Award nominee Elle King, who picked up two nods on Dec. 7 -- best rock performance and best rock song -- for the cheeky chart hit "Ex's & Oh's." We caught up with the rock rookie just hours after she heard the nomination news. We also get into the other Grammy nominations, including surprises (D'Angelo!) and snubs (Fetty Wap!) in the four major categories...

Pop-Shop Podcast shines a light on the legacy of late Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia by chatting with author Dennis McNally, whose book 'Jerry on Jerry: The Unpublished Jerry Garcia Interviews' reveals the legendary musician’s thoughts on religion, politics and his personal life. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest episode, we are joined by Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke, who called us to talk about her work with March of Dimes around Prematurity Awareness Month, how the group is working on their second album, and her thoughts on being honored at Billboard's Women in Music event. Plus: Everything's coming up Adele! We chat about Adele's record-breaking debut with her new "25" album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Actor/singer Jonathan Groff calls in to the Pop Shop to discuss his role in the blockbuster Broadway musical "Hamilton," the upcoming "Looking" movie, his thoughts on recording a own solo album and more. Plus, the Pop Shoppers recap their experience covering the American Music Awards (and interviewing One Direction backstage), Justin Bieber’s huge No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and how Adele’s "25" is set for a monumental sales week...

Singer/songwriter Tori Kelly sits down for a rapid-fire Q&A with the Pop Shop team -- discussing everything from what was the first album she bought to if her manager Scooter Braun ever sleeps. The Pop Shoppers also talk about the Justin Bieber vs. One Direction showdown for No. 1 on next week’s Billboard 200, Elle King’s first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 (with “Ex’s & Oh’s”), Adele’s continuing reign with “Hello,” and how the Dixie Chicks are going on their first U.S. tour in a decade...