Best Sam Murphy Nic Kelly Podcasts (2024)

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The Pop In | Grammys Predictions, Megan Thee Stallion Vs. Nicki Minaj & Justin Timberlake's limp return 39:25

5M ago39:25

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It's the Pop In and our agenda this week is: The Grammys Justin Timberlake vs. Britney Spears Megan Thee Stallion vs. Nicki Minaj The new Ice Spice song 'Fart' TikTok vs. Universal Music

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The Pop In | Our Top 5 Played Songs Of 2023, Taylor's Time Nod & Charli's Album DONE 28:41

7M ago28:41

28:41

What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up Our wrapped Best albums/songs of the year Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard Taylor Swift Time Person of the Year Charli XCX has finished her new album

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The Pop In | Spotify Wrapped 2023 Unwrapped, Tate's Having A Moment & How's Houdini Sitting? 34:43

7M ago34:43

34:43

WELCOME BACK TO THE POP IN! What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up The rise and rise of Tate McRae - could she clinch a Billboard #1? Spotify Wrapped is out - unpacking the global Top 5 songs and artists Dua Lipa's Houdini - our 4 week late review Nicki Minaj album next week same week as Tate McRae and SZA deluxe what a time Quick unpack of w…

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The Pop In | Dua Teases Her New Era, Charli's Back, Troye Previewed & WE HAVE A GAME! 32:46

9M ago32:46

32:46

What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up Dua Lipa wipes Instagram for new era - what do we know, who’s involved, and all that jazz Charli's BACK BABY Troye album's coming this week & Nic interviewed him - hear the full thing here Sam saw RAYE live in New York and it was one of the most lucid shows he's ever seen Tems is selling out huge venues …

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Episode 7 - Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' 53:33

9M ago53:33

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Billie Eilish's second album 'Happier Than Ever' was a big turning point for her. Her first album was a streaming giant but this album marked a pointed move to establish herself as an artist without worrying about the hits. The result was a cohesive, mature and startingly honest album that's both wildly experimental while also being classic. In thi…

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The Pop In | Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour Film Is Coming, *NSYNC Are Back and Doja Cat Is Flopping 34:42

9M ago34:42

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This week on The Pop In: Beyoncé is bringing the Renaissance World Tour to cinemas *NSYNC are back with a song for the Trollz soundtrack Ed Sheeran's new album is lacklustre Doja Cat is struggling to pull the numbers she deserves Jorja Smith's new album is bliss PinkPantheress nails the vibes on her new song…

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Episode 6 - Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener' 58:26

9M ago58:26

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Ariana Grande makes her Flopstars debut with her divisive fourth album which came after a traumatic time and signalled the start of a creatively fluid period for her. It's an important album in her discography, one that sees her stepping into her own and learning to react to very personal situations in real-time. It wasn't for everyone but it was f…

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The Pop In | Kim Petras' Problematique: Why Now? Drake & SZA + Has Tate McRae Had Her Mega Hit? 26:33

9M ago26:33

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This week on the Pop In: Kim Petras drops Problematique - why now? Kylie Minogue and Doja Cat release two of the most anticipated albums of the year this week Let’s talk about Madison Beer Drake/SZA - Slime You Out Tate McRae is having a huge time on streaming with Greedy, but has she had her proper mega hit yet?…

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The Pop In | Sam Went To The Eras Tour, Nicki Teases New Song & Rita Ora's Been Drinkin' 38:46

10M ago38:46

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What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up Sam went to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Mexico City Nicki Minaj teasing new single ‘Last Time I Saw You’ Ashnikko album out. What happened to her popularity? ELTON JOHN HAD A FALL (HE'S OK) THEY CANCELLED THE IDOL Bop or Flop Selena Gomez - Single Soon Miley Cyrus - Used To Be Young Conan Gray - Winner O…

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Episode 5 - Selena Gomez's 'Rare' 1:01:57

10M ago1:01:57

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Selena Gomez's 'Rare' came after a period of experimentation for one of the most popular people on earth. She had collaborated with dance producers and had a string of excellent standalone releases so 'Rare' could've been anything. 'Lose You To Love Me' instantly became her first #1 - a startingly honest ballad unlike anything she's ever done befor…

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The Pop In | Addison Rae's Master Stroke, New Miley & We're Doing A Live Show! 31:15

10M ago31:15

31:15

Welcome back to The Pop In! The adjacent podcast to Flopstars running through the big releases and music stories of the last 7 days. Coming Up Miley Cyrus is teasing a new single on the 10th anniversary of Wrecking Ball Oliver Anthony - who??? We're doing our first ever live show at Beyond The Valley Festival Joel Corry & Rita Ora have a song comin…

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Episode 4 - Ryan Beatty's 'Boy In Jeans' 58:44

11M ago58:44

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Ryan Beatty is someone we've needed to talk about for a while. 'Boy In Jeans' is one of Nic's favourite records of all time and it's an important jumping block to discuss a really interesting career. It's a record about embracing queerness and joy while also unpacking trauma from the past and it's done so in a nuanced masterful way. If you're not a…

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The Pop In | Dua Lipa New Album Details, Doja Peaks & Halle Shines 28:43

11M ago28:43

28:43

What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up Dua Lipa teases her new era's sound and release date Olivia Rodrigo single coming Friday - what sound can we expect? Doja Cat is headed for a great chart moment this week - but is she really not doing pop? Bop or Flop Halle - Angel David Guetta & Bebe Rexha - One In A Million Doja Cat - Paint The Town Re…

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Episode 3 - Bebe Rexha's 'Bebe' 1:06:59

11M ago1:06:59

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We finally talk about an artist that we’ve been fascinated by for a while on this episode. Bebe Rexha’s third album ‘Bebe’ is the focus. A cohesive, strong pop album that is overshadowed by a behemoth hit that is bigger than the artist herself. We discuss what needs to happen for Bebe to be finally given her flowers and much more on this week’s epi…

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The Pop In | Carly's Best Album Yet? Travis Scott, And Tkay's Redemption 28:39

11M ago28:39

28:39

Welcome back to The Pop In! What’s been happening this week? Halle's debut single coming Friday called ‘Angel’ - what can we expect? Huge numbers for Travis Scott's UTOPIA - where are we at with him? Kylie's Vegas residency announced Bop or Flop Carly Rae Jepsen - Psychedelic Switch Travis Scott & Beyonce - Delestro (Echoes) Sam Smith & Calvin Harr…

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Episode 2 - Kelly Clarkson's 'All I Ever Wanted' 1:01:01

11M ago1:01:01

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We turn to Kelly Clarkson's fourth album 'All I Ever Wanted' in this episode, a record that was a chart hit but perhaps a personal defeat. After 'My December' this saw Clarko back on the charts but giving up some of the intimacy of the previous record. It's a varied but ultimately triumphant album.

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The Pop In | Sam Discovers Will.I.Am's Real Name, We Feel The Rush, & Britney Is Defs Back 47:14

11M ago47:14

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What’s been happening this week? Britney & Will.i.am is happening and Sam makes a discovery about will.i.am's name New Zayn and Tinashe on the way this week - does time heal everything? Carly Rae Jepsen's new album is coming Troye is doing some of his all time best numbers, but do we need to talk about the bodies in the video for Rush? Bop or Flop …

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The Pop In | New Britney This Month? Speak Now TV & Nicki's Barbie Review 33:23

12M ago33:23

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What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up Speak Now Taylor's Version chart records & first reactions New Britney and will.i.am coming this month? Demi Lovato’s “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version)” featuring SLASH is coming this Friday Ava Max proves she's the perfect popstar on the Barbie pink carpet & Nicki Minaj reviews Barbie (Part 1) Bop or Flop…

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Episode 1 - Mariah Carey's 'E=MC2' 58:56

12M ago58:56

58:56

We're back for season 8 and we're tapping in with a legend. Mariah Carey's 'E=MC2' came after a massive return to form with 'The Emancipation Of Mimi'. The follow-up didn't achieve the same success but it did nab a huge record with 'Touch My Body' and it's become a late fan favourite. It's a freeing R&B record that has only gotten better with age. …

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The Pop In | The Idol Finale Unpacked, Is Zayn Or Niall Bigger, Olivia Rodrigo Breaks Records 43:24

12M ago43:24

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ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK! (1.40) Nicki Minaj’s album has been pushed back for “some really exciting news” - what is the news? (2.50) The Idol Season Finale reviewed and unpacked (6.15) Troye Sivan’s Rush AND Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire makes us unpack the whole ‘teasing songs for ages’ thing (13.58) Zayn Malik is on the comeback trail & who is the bigger…

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The Pop In | Is Kim Petras Ava Max? Olivia Rodrigo's Difficult Second Album & We Have Some News! 55:37

1y ago55:37

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What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up Kim Petras gets a 4.1 from Pitchfork - why? Olivia Rodrigo announces new album Guts - how does she follow up the first? Taylor Swift tells the crowd not to bully John Mayer Kylie's Vegas residency confirmed... by Kelly Clarkson Glastonbury - Elton's special guests, Lewis Capaldi, and Rick Astley's most i…

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The Pop In | Is Taylor Heading For Overexposure? Who Is Doja Convincing? & Don't Throw Phones At Popstars! 36:03

1y ago36:03

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What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up Bebe has phone thrown at her by fan Why is Taylor Swift's Lover finally getting its flowers - and is Taylor headed for overexposure again? The Idol - has it jumped the shark? Bop or Flop Doja Cat - Attention Peggy Gou - It Goes Like (Nanana) Rosalia - TUYA PinkPantheress - Angel Leigh Anne - Don’t Say Lo…

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The Pop In | 'The Idol': Bad, Or Realistic & Nelly Furtado's Return - Yay Or Nay 44:47

1y ago44:47

44:47

What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up The Idol - our review Padam Padam is doing the Padamn thing Romy announces debut album Bop or Flop Popular - The Weeknd & Madonna Madison Beer - Home To Another One Bizarrap, Peso Pluma - Bzrp Music Sessions 55 Dom Dolla, Nelly Furtado - Eat Your Man Ty Dolla $ign - Motion Kelly Clarkson - i hate love Ro…

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The Pop In | The Idol Seems A Hot Mess, Karma Is My Bestie & Should We Even Talk About Matty Healy? 34:59

1y ago34:59

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We'll be back with a new season proper in mid June! In the meantime... Welcome to The Pop In the adjacent podcast to Flopstars where we run through the big new music releases and stories of the week! What’s been happening this week? The whole Matty Healy drama unpacked The Weeknd The Idol debuting this week and the critics despise it already - but …

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Episode 12 - Robyn's 'Honey' 59:29

1y ago59:29

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Robyn's 'Honey' is our focus for the season finale and what a record to end on. 'Honey' came 8 years after the groundbreaking 'Body Talk' and after a tumultuous personal time for Robyn. It took time but she found joy in music once again and converted it into a tender, spacious record that walks a tightrope between pop and electronica. On this episo…

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The Pop In | Peso Pluma Breaks Every Mold, Does The Grimes AI Hit & Kendrick's Got A Problem 36:03

1y ago36:03

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Welcome to The Pop In the adjacent podcast to Flopstars where we run through the big new music releases and stories of the week! Coming Up: Sam saw Caroline Polachek America Has A Problem got a Kendrick remix Let’s talk about Peso Pluma - officially one of the biggest artists in the world right now Bop or Flop Bad Bunny - Where She Goes Zara Larsso…

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The Pop In | Padam Padam, Beyoncé Renaissance Setlist & Kesha's Return 40:11

1y ago40:11

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Hello and welcome to The Pop In the adjacent podcast to Flopstars where we run through the big music news stories & song releases of the week! Coming Up: The Renaissance tour has started Lana Del Rey releases 10 year old song Say Yes To Heaven Kylie returns and announces new album Tension Bop or Flop: Jorja Smith - Little Things Janelle Monae - Lip…

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Episode 11 - Ava Max's 'Diamonds & Dancefloors' 38:59

1y ago38:59

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Ava Max has had an interesting run. She broke through with her single 'Sweet But Psycho' at a time when the charts were shunning pure pop. Now they're embracing it though, her star has faded somewhat. 'Diamonds & Dancefloors' was plagued by leaks and delays but despite that it presents as a pretty perfect pop record. It's bold, unapologetic, and es…

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The Pop In | Ed Turns A Corner, Beyonce Tour Preview & The Charts Are Cooked 45:12

1y ago45:12

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Hello and welcome to The Pop In the adjacent podcast to Flopstars where we run through the big music news stories & song releases of the week! Coming Up: Beyoncé tour starts tomorrow - what will she and won't she perform? Ed Sheeran album - turning the critics (and the Sams) Daft Punk Random Access Memories 10 year anniversary - has it aged well be…

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Episode 10 - Jessie Ware's 'That! Feels Good!' 50:39

1y ago50:39

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It's a return to the podcast for Jessie Ware with her fifth record 'That! Feels Good!'. It delves further into the dance world that she concocted on 'What's Your Pleasure' but it goes even bigger. It's cheekier, hornier, poppier, and dancier in the best way. We delve into how Ware has found an artistic hot streak with this sound and how this may be…

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The Pop In | BREAKING: TSwift & Matty Healy?! Bebe, Miley's Conundrum & Ryan Beatty's Bliss 50:27

1y ago50:27

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hellloooooooo!!!!! i'll put a more concise description in soon! instead, here's a copy paste of the runsheet! What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up The Met Gala Big week of album releases: Jessie, Bebe, Ryan Beatty Frank Ocean/Rosalia collab leaked Miley’s Angels Like You is going viral Bop or Flop Kesha - Eat The Acid Bebe Rexha - Seasons C…

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The Pop In | Rita Ora's Praising You, Fredchella Unpacked & SZA Makes History 57:04

1y ago57:04

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Back for the Pop In for another week! Our adjacent podcast to Flopstars where we run through the big releases and moments in music this week. THERE'S SO MANY SONGS. Today: SZA makes history, Fred Again did Coachella but is it a good thing? Kim Petras & Nicki Minaj FINALLY put out Alone and we find a resolution on the Chorus Fiasco (please consult p…

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Episode 9 - Madonna's 'Ray Of Light' 1:14:58

1y ago1:14:58

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We've reserved our longest episode ever for Madonna. It only feels right given we're discussing 'Ray Of Light', one of her seminal works and an experimental masterpiece that shifted the course of her career. Both Nic & Sam had never listened to the project in full so this is a first impression of sorts. This is a crash course in the genius of Madon…

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The Pop In | Frankchella Wrapped, Did Dominic Fike Flop? + Jessie Ware's Opulent Moment 39:28

1y ago39:28

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Welcome back to The Pop In! The adjacent podcast to FLOPSTARS where we run through the big new songs & music moments of the week. On this show: Sam's cooking some sort of confusing tomato dish, we wrap the response to last week's Flopstar Frank Ocean's divisive Coachella headline performance + the vibe around BLACKPINK, Bad Bunny & Becky G's sets f…

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Episode 8 - Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' 59:30

1y ago59:30

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Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' is considered by many to be the best album of the 2010s. It's one of the most influential albums of our time; a wonky, off-kilter listen that's deeply personal. It's so mysteriously affecting that it's difficult to put into words exactly what it makes you feel but on this episode of Flopstars we give it our best shot.…

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The Pop In | RIP True Love (Taylor & Joe), Hello Kim & Nicki, The Weeknd Coachella Appearance? 39:22

1y ago39:22

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These two Swifties are devastated to bring you the Pop In this week, the adjacent podcast to Flopstars. Is true love dead? We explore. Along with talking about The Weeknd's potential surprise appearance at Coachella this weeknd (yes), previewing the headliners, talking about the Nicki Minaj & Kim Petras thing and what the f*ck a chorus is, as well …

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Episode 7 - Sabrina Carpenter's 'emails i can't send' 56:01

1y ago56:01

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Sabrina Carpenter is the subject of Flosptars this week as she makes her podcast debut with 'emails i can't send'. Her fifth album was a career breakthrough for her coming off the back of a highly publicised relationship, that brought new ears to an intimate project. It's a weird and wonky pop record that challenges at points but ultimately shows h…

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The Pop In | Lana & Jimin Fly, Ellie Goulding's Least Personal Yet & JESY NELSON Returns 35:21

1y ago35:21

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The Pop In is the adjacent podcast to Flopstars wrapping up the big music news stories & new releases of the week! Jimin becomes the first Korean solo star with a US #1 album (for a record under 20 mins), we finally get a chance to dissect the Lana album (including the song Nic calls "The one about the fisherman" plus HUGE news if your name is Sam …

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The Pop In | Taylor's Eras Tour Setlist Y/N, The Problem With SXSW & Sam's Unfortunate Baby Voice 42:34

1+ y ago42:34

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SO MUCH TO SAY about the biggest new pop music and stories in the land! Taylor Swift's Eras tour lands - are we happy with the setlist? Pinkpantheress phones in her SXSW and we think it's entirely deserved, are we getting Endless Summer Vacation Part 2 from Miley? plus new music from Taylor herself, Ryan Beatty, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Lewis Ca…

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Episode 6 - Rina Sawayama's 'Hold The Girl' 1:01:27

1+ y ago1:01:27

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Rina Sawayama's second album 'Hold The Girl' is a bombastic, emotional journey. Written as a device to process trauma, Sawayama leaves nothing off the table as she wades through the weeds on a trek toward healing. Along the way, we encounter movie-ready pop, widescreen rock, and edgy garage. It's thrilling and a lot to unpack.…

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The Pop In | Is Meghan Trainor Cute Or Cringe? Lana's Best Album Yet? Miley & An Oscars Wrap 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

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Hi! Pop In's here with the new Lana Del Rey song making us wonder whether this might somehow be her best album yet. And it's Nic writing this and everything. Miley's album - is it underwhelming? Rihanna & Lady Gaga both did an Oscars performance, we'll tell you our favourite. We're DIVIDED over new Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding's third team-up tog…

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Episode 5 - Lily Allen's 'No Shame' 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

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Lily Allen's fourth album 'No Shame' is on the Flopstars radar this week. The confessional record was released around the time of her tell-all book and saw Lily at her most honest and vulnerable. Musically, it trips through genres marking her first LP without Greg Kurstin at the helm. It's a moving listen that manages to be both devastating and fun…

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The Pop In | Miley's Album Surprises, Glasto's Headliner Conundrum & Rosalia's Fake Peru Concert 29:51

1+ y ago29:51

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It's the Pop In! The adjacent to Flopstars wrapping up the big music stories & new songs of the week. We've got details on the Miley album, we talk the shitshow of Glastonbury's headliners, Rosalia fans taking matters into their own hands, a wrap of Sydney World Pride & new songs from Nicki Minaj, Kali Uchis, Peach PRC, Boygenius, Mimi Webb, Eliza …

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Episode 4 - The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' 50:50

1+ y ago50:50

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The Weeknd is the most streamed artist in the world so how is it possible that his last era was a flop? 'Dawn FM' was a challenging concept record that came out at the top of 2022. It was a much-needed reprieve for the time but it was also overshadowed by longlasting hits from his previous album 'After Hours'. In this episode, we explore whether th…

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The Pop In | The Weeknd Sets Records, Jonas Brothers Grow Their Wings & Meet Blusher, The Pop Band Of Your Dreams 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

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It's the Pop In! Today we've got new music from The Weeknd & Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, Kali Uchis, Lola Young, Blusher & Halsey plus details on another collaboration between Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding and P!nk's regretful of some things she said but it's okay we forgive.

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Episode 3 | P!nk's 'Funhouse' 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

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P!nk's 'Funhouse' may be the most successful album of her whole career so why does it appear on Flopstars? Well, P!nk is the ultimate Flopstar. An artist who the public has fallen in and out of love with. 'Funhouse' is an excellent jumping block to discuss an artist who saved herself from flops by being her unfiltered self. 'Funhouse' - a breakup r…

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Episode 2 - Caroline Polachek's 'Pang' 50:35

1+ y ago50:35

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As her sophomore album is unleashed, we take a moment to check back in on Caroline Polachek's ethereal, sometimes operatic, pop borderline skirting debut album Pang. With mixed reviews from critics but a runaway smash in So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings, we'll dive deep on why Pang already feels like a modern cult classic. Join the conversation on…

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The Pop In | Rihanna's Superbowl MOMENT, Paramore's Return & British Food Is "Awful" If You Ask Sam (+ a BRITs Roundup) 37:36

1+ y ago37:36

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Hello! This is our adjacent little moment called the Pop In, comes out every Tuesday, the full show is every Thursday. Fine with you? Great. We'll unpack the Rihanna Superbowl halftime show and work out if it was understated or underwhelming. Sam's disdain for the British is on full display as we unpack the BRIT Awards and we've got new bops from T…

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Episode 1 - Taylor Swift's 'Lover' 47:24

1+ y ago47:24

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We're back for Season 7 and we're kicking it off with pop royalty, Taylor Swift. Her seventh album caught her at a crossroads in her career. She was struggling to hold onto huge chart hits and also experimenting with different sounds. It's an uneven album that's hiding a brilliant album and it displays Swift at the boldest point of her career.…

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The Pop In | GRAMMY Shocks, Is Fred Again 'Worth It', + RAYE's Groundbreaking Album 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

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The Pop In is our adjacent podcast, a weekly wrap of the biggest moments and music in pop. This week - Beyonce's shock GRAMMY loss and record breaking moment, we went to a Fred Again... concert and the RAYE album is out, plus new music from Peach PRC, Shania Twain, Caity Baser, Daine, Caroline Polachek, Anne-Marie and one I've probably forgotten. C…

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