50 Best Pop Music Podcasts

1. Switched on Pop

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A podcast all about the making and meaning of popular music. Musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding pull back the curtain on how pop hits work magic on our ears & our culture. From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.MORE Hosts Nate Sloan, Charlie Harding
Producer/Network Vox Media Podcast Network
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2. Pop Shop Podcast

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Senior director of Billboard charts Keith Caulfield and Billboard executive digital director, West Coast Katie Atkinson 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.MORE Hosts Keith Caulfield, Katie Atkinson
Producer/Network Billboard
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3. Every Single Album

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Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are two pop music enthusiasts. Together, they break down every single album from some of your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles. Topics include favorite collaborators, track five meanings, where these artists get their inspiration, and more.MORE Hosts Nora Princiotti, Nathan Hubbard
Producer/Network The Ringer
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 212KTwitter 525.3KInstagram 252.9K Avg Length 69 min Get Email Contact

4. Oh My K-Pop

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Every Tuesday with NIve, we will be closely exploring the K-Pop stars!In Oh My K-Pop, we will explore and analyze K-pop stars with Korea's one of the most talented musicians Sam Carter and NIve, talking about K-pop music, histories, and its updated news with the fans around the world.Learn the K-pop music world by looking into the latest news of K-pop stars from idols to Indie musicians.In addition, you can meet the hidden masterpieces of famous K-pop singers in the corner 'B-side Track' recommended by Sam Carter and NIve.MORE Producer/Network Arirang Radio Podcasts
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 45.1KTwitter 27.8KInstagram 4.8K Avg Length 38 min Get Email Contact

5. Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame

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Each Week - Pop: The History Makers presents a new DEEP DIVE one-hour interview with an icon of popular culture.If you prefer watching the interviews - go to my YouTube podcast channel -https://www.youtube.com/@popthehistorymakersOnline - Per Martinsen - Norwegian's Electronic Godfather!UPDATE and DEEP DIVE interviews include:Raz Lindvall (formerly Rob 'n' Raz), Louis C...MORE Producer/Network Steve Blame
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6. Right Back At Ya

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The 2000s pop music podcast, presented by David Lim and Joel Babbington.
Hosts David Lim, Joel Babbington
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 415Twitter 2.3KInstagram 5.7K Avg Length 74 min Get Email Contact

7. CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show

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Join music industry specialists and pop music fans Chris and Chantel Nicole as they deep-dive and reveal all of their unfiltered thoughts on the best pop acts, songs, albums and concerts from around the world, from legends to current K-Pop groups. Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized.MORE Producer/Network Chris and Chantel Nicole
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8. Mark And Sarah Talk About Songs

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Mark Blankenship and Sarah D. Bunting are journalists, friends, and music fans who love talking about pop music of all stripes.
Hosts Mark Blankenship, Sarah D Bunting
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 755Twitter 945 Avg Length 61 min Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

9. Pop Gays Of A Certain Age

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Welcome to 'Pop Gays of a Certain Age', the podcast that explores the pop music that shaped a generation. Join our hosts as they take a trip down memory lane and discuss the hits and misses from the 80s to today.Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual listener, the Pop Gays of a Certain Age will serve up plenty of witty banter, and plenty of nostalgia, keeping you entertained and informed.MORE Producer/Network Pop Gays of a Certain Age
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10. Let It Roll

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'Let it Roll' is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Let It Roll is a series of in-depth interviews with music writers like Ed Ward, Robert Gordon, Paul Trynka, Peter Doggett, Elijah Wald and more. We're slowly but surely putting together a history of popular music in America with a focus on the social, technological and business forces that drive the culture.MORE Host Nate Wilcox
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 1.4KTwitter 951 Avg Length 48 min Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

11. Lyrics of the Lost

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A series of unfair interrogations and critiques of smoooth pop songs, their lyrics and artists. You may never hear them the same way again.
Hosts Peter Davis, Dave
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12. Echo Valley

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We celebrate the grooviest sounds of bubblegum pop music with The Archies, Partridge Family, Monkees, Brady Bunch and more!
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Producer/Network Bruce Frey
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 499Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 60 min Get Email Contact

13. The Pop Punk Project

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We're Keanan and Mike, two lifelong friends who have always bonded over a love of music and in particular pop punk. We pick an album each week and do a deep dive into the lyrics and themes of the album. Most of these will be albums of our youth but we also want to discover new albums as well.MORE Producer/Network Keanan and Mike
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14. One Song

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On each episode of ONE SONG, friends Diallo Riddle ( Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max's South Side and IFC's Sherman's Showcase) and Blake 'LUXXURY' Robin (Music Producer & TikTok creator) will hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this.MORE Hosts Blake Robin, Diallo Riddle
Producer/Network Hartbeat
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 65 min Get Email Contact

15. Billbuds

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Billbuds is a pop music review show hosted by Johnny O'Mara and John Patrick Coan.
Hosts John Patrick Coan, Johnny O'Mara
Producer/Network Johnny O'Mara, John Patrick Coan
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16. DOM POP

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A plane headed to the Grammy's is going down, there's only one parachute, which pop star do you save? Join renowned homosexuals Quincy and Hayden every Thursday as they discuss latest trends, releases and throwbacks to some of pop's most dominant moments. Each episode consists of POP culture's latest hits, a trip to the S.P.A. where newly released songs are heralded as 'Smashes, Passes, or Asses', and a culminating deep dive into the album of the week! Ultimately, Dom Pop is a quasi-hour of laughs, questionable puns, and an endless, unabashed celebration of pop music.MORE Hosts Quincy Bazen, Hayden Baker
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17. The 2000s Chart Show

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The pop music podcast reliving the UK Top 40 singles charts of the 2000s, one week at a time.Every week, culture writer Samuel Spencer relives the singles chart from that day 20 years ago. If you miss cutting out the posters and lyrics from Smash Hits in the 00s, this is the podcast for you.On The 2000s Chart Show, Y2K big hitters like Britney Spears, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Eminem, Jennifer Lopez, Robbie Williams, Shakira, Pink, Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga meet forgotten icons like Lisa Scott-Lee, Delta Goodrem, Rachel Stevens, The 411, Sonique and Samantha Mumba.MORE Host Samuel Spencer
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18. Radio Rollback

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Radio Rollback. For lovers of great music radioRadio Rollback celebrates the golden era of pop music radio from the 60s, 70s, & 80s. The Offshore Radio Stations, Radio Luxembourg, USA pop music radio and more. The Stations. The Deejays. The Jingles.Clips of the Deejays, the station, plus the jingles and the classic commercials. Also interviews with some of the people behind these great stations.MORE Producer/Network Jeff Martin
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19. Main Pod Girl

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Main Pod Girl is a pop culture podcast hosted by artist and songwriter AJ Marks, with special guests ranging from popstars, hit songwriters, r/popheads team members, high-profile journalists and music content creators, as we talk about our shared love for pop music.MORE Producer/Network Popheads
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 2.3KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact

20. Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

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For music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week in music… with broadcasters and music fanatics Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw
Hosts Annie Macmanus, Nick Grimshaw
Producer/Network BBC Sounds
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 760.1KTwitter 282.9KInstagram 710.4K Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact

21. Trve. Cvlt. Pop!

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Trve. Cvlt. Pop! Is a music podcast that doesn't care about genre.
Producer/Network Stephen Hill
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22. Popcast

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The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioappMORE Hosts Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli
Producer/Network The New York Times
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23. The Mix New Music Club

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The Mix New Music Club is your home for emerging artists in pop music. From interviews to live performances, find your next favorite artist with hosts Jenny V and Dash from 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago. The Mix New Music Club. Thursday - Sunday: 9pm-11pm on 101.9fm The Mix WTMX Chicago. Listen with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.MORE Host Jenny Valliere
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24. 80 of the 80s Music Podcast

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We're going back in time! This is the counting-down. This is the over-analysis. These are the best songs from the best artists from the best decade in pop music history: The 1980s! This is the 80 of the '80s Music Podcast - with your semi-confrontational hosts: ('Ex-DJ') CK-1 and ('Rapid Fire Lady') AK-47.MORE Producer/Network DJ CK-1
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25. Old Man Yells at Music

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A podcast where an oldish man talks measuredly about the pop music and pop charts of the past, looking at the songs and artists that have succeeded to varying degrees over the years.
Producer/Network Roger Stroop
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26. NYC Kpop Queens

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Join the NYC Kpop Queens, Emily and Charity as they talk all things K-pop! A K-pop podcast from the perspective of 'older' fans with real work experience in the music industry. This weekly show includes new release reviews, K-pop news, concert reviews, bias chats, reality show recaps, and more. As true multi-fans, the Queens keep an open mind while reviewing as many groups as possible in a respectful and professional manner. The NYC K-pop Queens also report their experiences at K-pop events throughout New York City!MORE Producer/Network NYC Kpop Queens
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27. Flop Stars

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You can't always come out on top. And this is a podcast that celebrates that very fact. Each week hosts Billy Nilles and Greg Willis take an in-depth look into the world of pop music as only they can. Welcome to Flop Stars!MORE Producer/Network Billy Nilles & Greg Willis
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.6K Avg Length 64 min Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

28. Bingu, Choom, & K-Pop Tunes

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A podcast dedicated to Korean related music, the K-Pop industry, updates, news, personal opinions, & culture brought to you by Lacey & Rainah!
Producer/Network Bingu, Choom, & K-Pop Tunes
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29. HALLYU CAN EAT

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Welcome to HALLYU CAN EAT, a weekly K-pop music podcast led by three friends Chuck, Stephen, and Allen Mark that span all generations of the genre. Join us every episode as we discuss the latest releases all while riding the Korean wave.MORE Hosts Allen Mark, Chuck Jose
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30. Reminiscent

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Reminiscent is a weekly show where 2 best friends discuss their favorite bands from their adolescence and how it's shaped their lives as they find themselves exploring early adulthood. Hitting puberty in the early 2000's was a really strange time for a lot of people, but Tom and Pat have had each others back since the early 90s. Come along for the ride.MORE Producer/Network Tom Kelly and Pat Holmes
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 184Twitter 673 Avg Length 56 min Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact

31. Pop Music For Smart People

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Ever wondered what's down the rabbit hole when you get to the end of pop music today?? Well follow me your host Ryan Courtney every week as I guide you through the musical wonderland me and my magical friends have created.MORE Producer/Network Ryan Courtney
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 17Instagram 1.9K Avg Length 31 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

32. Pop Music for Smart People - Nik

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'Pop Music for Smart People' is a music recommendation podcast. Every year I filter through thousands of new releases to find ever more great albums that are solid, remarkable, inspiring, quite often rather obscure and deserving of wider audience.MORE Host Nik
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33. Hits Don't Lie

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A podcast where two 30-something best friends argue over pop music. Each episode we pick a new theme and battle it out for our top 5 songs. Every episode is a window into Erin and Jacob's lifelong friendship and a love letter to pop music. New episodes are released every other week, and we love to invite specials guests to join us for random bonus episodes.MORE Hosts Jacob, Erin
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34. Unflopped

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Join the Unflopped team for a fortnightly dose of pop-music banter and chart trivia. Two pop know-it-alls and one bona fide musical genius dig deep into pop music history to bring forgotten treasures glistening into the sunlight where they deserve to be. In each episode Stuart and Sean choose a flop single that they think deserved to be a hit. Judge Joe offers his expert musical analysis of each song, then, at the end of the show, delivers his ultimate verdict, declaring one of the songs officially Unflopped.MORE Producer/Network Unflopped
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 525Twitter 4.5KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 54 min Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

35. PopRocks Interviews

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Discover new up and coming artists in pop and rock music! Host Evan Bieber talks to musicians to discuss their albums, musical influences, stories from tour, and more.
Producer/Network Evan Bieber
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 111Twitter 599Instagram 980 Avg Length 31 min Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

36. Pardon My K

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After falling deep into K-pop for the last 10 years or so, our hosts craved an outlet to geek out about K-pop music, news, and aesthetics. Come listen to us cover the top weekly news stories, MV releases, and our top 5 K-pop lists. As we bicker and banter, we ask that you Pardon My K-pop, and enjoy the silliness.MORE Producer/Network Pardon My Kpop
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37. This Must Be Pop

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Connecting with a pop group when we're young is often one of the most defining moments of our lives, but why are we so afraid to talk about it?This podcast is devoted to exploring the importance of pop music, including the music of boybands. It's also a critique of society looking down on music many genuinely enjoy. Fans of boybands (consisting of mostly women and LGBTQ folk) often feel a stigma if they express their admiration for certain groups. Additionally, despite their talent & popularity, no modern boyband has won a Grammy. We explore all this on This Must Be Pop.MORE Producer/Network This Must Be Pop Podcast
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38. The Great Albums

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Two indie rock musicians, Bill Lambusta and Brian Erickson, dive into their experience of great rock and pop music and how it connects to their lives through the lens of the medium they care for most, the album. Episodes frequently include guest contributions from musicians, podcasters, and journalists and always culminate in a track by track review.MORE Producer/Network The Great Albums
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 2KTwitter 3.2K Avg Length 79 min Since Jan 2015 Get Email Contact

39. The Chartographers

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The Chartographers is your go-to pop music podcast. Founded by Evan Sawdey & Taran O'Reilly, The Chartographers invites guests to come by and rank an artists' entire album discography from worst to best. We debate, we joke, and have those music-nerd discussions you've always wanted to have, now streaming on demand.MORE Producer/Network The Chartographers
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 166Twitter 66Instagram 29K Avg Length 52 min Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

40. Pop Talk

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Pop Talk podcast talks about trending pop music, pop artists, upcoming releases, and favorite hits, etc. Hosted by twin brothers Alex & Brad, who are musicians and fellow artists, have a deep love for pop music and having conversations about whats going on in the music world.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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41. 17 Carat K-Pop

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This channel hosts two podcasts that currently have an audience spanning 50 countries! 17 Carat K-Pop is a podcast covering news from both the world of K-pop and the music industry as a whole. Episode topics include the history of K-pop, artist-specific episodes diving into their music video universes, album reviews, and much more! The other podcast with episodes on this feed is Enthusiasts, a show about both specific fandoms and fandom culture as a whole.MORE Host Hope Jacobson
Producer/Network Hope Jacobson
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42. A Journey Through Aussie Pop

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Classic moments and artists in Australian pop history are the subject of this series hosted by Gavin Scott (from Chart Beats: A Journey Through Pop) and Robbie Molinari (from Turn The Beat Around on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne). Each episode, we'll look at a specific act from the 1980s, '90s or 2000s, interview the artists involved, discuss their releases and career, and analyse the impact they had. It's a celebration of all things Aussie pop.MORE Producer/Network Chart Beats
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43. Pop Music Mixshow

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Pop Music Mixshow is a Mix of Pop Hits from Today, Yesterday & Tomorrow mixed by DJ Danny.
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44. Flat Pop Music Video Reviews

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An exploration of fun we're too old for. What is pop music? How does it work? And what can two confused millennials discover about Gen Z from watching their music videos? Follow Thomas Willshire and Imogen Harris as they discuss music which is, let's be honest, not really aimed at them anymore.MORE Producer/Network Flat Pop
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45. Brotherskingtalk

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Just two guys sitting and talking about pop music from the past 80 years.
Producer/Network Samuel King
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46. K-Pop for Old People

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Ari is a big K-Pop fan. Norm is Ari's middle-aged dad who loves music, but knows nothing about K-Pop. Listen and learn what the kids are listening to these days as Ari teaches all about K-Pop to Norm.MORE Hosts Norm, Gracie, Ari
Producer/Network Jon Ironside
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