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Our 2025 Grammy Predictions: Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter & More (Patreon Preview) 11:42

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, in anticipation of the 2026 Grammy nominations which will be unveiled this Friday, Louie and Russ share their predictions for the nominees in the big four and pop categories. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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Listener Mailbag! Answering Your Questions about Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears & More 57:06

7 днів тому57:06

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Louie and Russ answer your questions about Taylor Swift and interpolation credits, Katy and Miley's recent flops, their favorite lead Britney singles, how they first met one another and more.... Grab tix to Gorgeous Gorgeous Halloween in LA Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram…

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Unpacking Lily Allen's West End Girl & Demi Lovato's It's Not That Deep (Patreon Preview) 12:12

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ discuss new albums from Lily Allen and Demi Lovato and also dive into recent changes to the way Billboard tracks the Hot 100. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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ERYKAH BADU (with Time's Taylor Crumpton) 2:18:01

14 днів тому2:18:01

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Time 's Taylor Crumpton returns to Pop Pantheon to explore the deeply personal and trenchantly political R&B of neo-soul earth mother Erykah Badu. Taylor and Louie discuss Erykah’s upbringing in Dallas, her early work as part of a rap duo, and her early collaborations with the Roots and D'Angelo. From there they break down her legendary 1997 album Baduizm , her follow up Live , which included her improv'ed hit "Tyrone," and 2000's socially-conscious Mama's Gun . Along the way, they touch on her legendary love life and innovative later era work, like her 2015 mixtape But You Caint Use My Phone . Finally, they rank Erykah Badu in The Official Pop Pantheon. Listen to Pop Pantheon's Erykah Badu Essentials Playlist on Spotify Grab tix to Gorgeous Gorgeous Halloween in NYC and LA Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Dissecting New Albums from Zara Larsson, Olivia Dean, and Audrey Hobert (Patreon Preview) 10:21

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ discuss buzzy new albums from three very different pop girlies: Zara Larsson's Midnight Sun , Audrey Hobert's Who's The Clown?, and Olivia Dean's The Art of Loving. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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Are Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, & Cardi B Moving Up or Down in the Pop Pantheon? 1:08:13

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Louie & Russ play a game of Step Up, Step Down where they look at recent career moves by Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Cardi B, and Lorde and decide if they are currently on an upward or downward slope in the Pop Pantheon. Grab tix to Gorgeous Gorgeous Halloween in NYC and LA Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Mariah Carey Does Just Enough on Here For It All (with Rich Juzwiak) (Patreon Preview) 10:36

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie is joined by friend of the pod, Pot Psychology 's Rich Juzwiak, to break down Mariah Carey's 16th studio album, Here For It All , which dropped a few weeks ago. The two dig into the record's mix of '70s soul and contemporary R&B, how Mimi deploys her more limited vocal range, and how Here attempts to solve for the problems of the late-career pop diva album. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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Taylor Swift Season 1 Mailbag! 47:33

28 днів тому47:33

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Louie and Russ are answering all of your questions about Season One of our Taylor Swift series which covered her early era and first three albums, 2006's debut, 2008's Fearless , and 2010's Speak Now. Listen to Pop Pantheon's Early Taylor Swift Essentials Playlist Grab tix to Gorgeous Gorgeous Halloween in NYC and LA Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl Track by Track (Patreon Preview) 10:59

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TAYLOR SWIFT PART 3: SPEAK NOW (with The Guardian's Laura Snapes) 1:44:20

5 weeks тому1:44:20

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The Guardian 's deputy music editor Laura Snapes makes her Pop Pantheon debut for the conclusion of season one of our epic Taylor Swift super-series. Louie and Laura revisit the marquee music event of autumn 2010, the release of Taylor’s third album, Speak Now . They discuss the album's six platinum hits, how it revitalized the record industry in a moment of peril and the way Taylor used Speak Now to respond to public narratives about her. Join us next week for a bonus B-Side Mailbag episode covering YOUR questions about Taylor’s early years and initial run of country albums. Listen to Pop Pantheon's Early Taylor Swift Essentials Playlist Grab tix to Main Pop Girls on Oct. 3 at Parkside Lounge Grab tix to Gorgeous Gorgeous Halloween in NYC and LA Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Buy Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Doja Cat's Vie + Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, Lorde's Ultrasound Tour & More (Patreon Preview) 11:44

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ talk the announcement of Bad Bunny as next year's Super Bowl halftime show performer, Russ' experience at Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour, and take bets on the first week sales for Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl before digging into Doja Cat's '80s pastiche on her new album, Vie , released last week. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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TAYLOR SWIFT PART 2: FEARLESS (with Stereogum's Tom Breihan) 1:43:18

6 weeks тому1:43:18

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Stereogum senior editor Tom Breihan returns to Pop Pantheon for the second episode of season one of Pop Pantheon’s epic Taylor Swift super-series. Louie and Tom touch down on Taylor as she lands her first big pop hit, the pop-rock anthem “Love Story.” From there, they tackle Taylor’s graduation from country ingenue to global superstardom with her number one Grammy-winning sophomore album, 2008’s Fearless, and discuss modern pop music history's big bang with Taylor and Kanye West's infamous meeting at the 2009 MTV VMAs. Join us next week for the conclusion of season one, in which we’ll discuss Taylor’s 2010 album Speak Now . Listen to Pop Pantheon's Early Taylor Swift Essentials Playlist Grab tix to Main Pop Girls on Oct. 3 at Parkside Lounge Grab tix to Gorgeous Gorgeous Halloween in NYC and LA Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Buy Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Cardi B's Am I the Drama? + Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour and Super Bowl Predictions (Patreon Preview) 12:52

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ talk their predictions for who will be next year's Super Bowl halftime performer and talk there experiences seeing Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour before digging into Cardi B's long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama? , which dropped on Friday. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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TAYLOR SWIFT PART 1: DEBUT (with Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield) 2:02:13

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Rolling Stone ’s Rob Sheffield returns to Pop Pantheon to kick off the first season of our sprawling, multi-year super series about the biggest pop star phenomenon of the 21st century, Taylor Swift. Louie and Rob, author of Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music , dig into Taylor’s origins in suburban Philadelphia, the famed Christmas tree farm she grew up on and her bootstrapped teenage years in Nashville. Then they discuss her 2006 self-titled album, which transformed Taylor into country music’s newest ingénue. Join us next week for Part 2, in which we’ll discuss Taylor’s sophomore album, 2008’s Fearless . Listen to Pop Pantheon's Early Taylor Swift Essentials Playlist Grab tix to Main Pop Girls on Oct. 3 at Parkside Lounge Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Buy Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball + Justin Bieber's Swag & Jade's That's Showbiz Baby (Patreon Preview) 13:39

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ get together to share their experiences of seeing Lady Gaga's epic Mayhem Ball World Tour, before diving into their thoughts on new albums from Justin Bieber and Jade. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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Main Pop Girl Power Ranking 2025 (with Reanna Cruz) 1:22:34

8 weeks тому1:22:34

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Louie, Russ, and returning champ Reanna Cruz discuss the year in main pop girls before each sharing their personal top five Main Pop Girl Power Ranking for 2025 and putting their heads together for a collective top ten. Gaga? Addison? Doechii? Sabrina? PinkPantheress? Who will win?!?! Grab tix to Main Pop Girls on Oct. 3 at Parkside Lounge Grab tix to Gorgeous Gorgeous on Sept. 12 at The Sultan Room Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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The Highs and Many, Many Lows of the 2025 VMAs (Patreon Preview) 13:59

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, With performances from everyone from Doja Cat to Mariah Carey, and Lady Gaga and major awards for Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter, Louie and Russ reflect on the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, the first to air on CBS. It was a show loaded with a lot of stuff but very little that felt essential. The two try to parse apart the purpose and future of the VMAs is an era where both MTV and music videos feel less relevant than ever. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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Was There a Song of Summer? 1:01:13

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Louie and Russ look back on 2025's wonky summer of pop music, discuss whether there was any true song of summer this year, and look at Billboard's definitive rankings before sifting back through their bets from this spring to see who got the most right about Song of Summer 2025. Grab tix to Main Pop Girls on Oct. 3 at Parkside Lounge Grab tix to Gorgeous Gorgeous on Sept. 12 at The Sultan Room Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Sabrina Carpenter's Man's Best Friend + Taylor’s Getting Married! (Patreon Preview) 11:42

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ talk briefly about the engagement news of the century before digging into Sabrina Carpenter's 7th (!!)— although for all intents and purposes, sophomore— studio album, Man's Best Friend , which dropped on Friday. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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Pop Pantheon Live! Tortured Poets & the State of Taylor Mania (with Hunter Harris, Brittany Spanos, & Nora Princiotti) (Originally aired 4/23/24) 1:28:17

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Pop Pantheon will return with new episodes next week! In the meantime, enjoy a taste of our Patreon channel, Pop Pantheon: All Access, with this live show about Taylor Swfit's The Tortured Poets Department from back in April of '24. If you enjoy this and want to receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app.…

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Justin Bieber's Purpose 10 Years Later (with The Wall Street Journal's Myles Tanzer) (Patreon Preview) 12:13

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, The Wall Street Journal's Myles Tanzer returns to Pop Pantheon ahead of the 10-year anniversary of Justin Bieber's fourth studio album, Purpose, to unpack the blockbuster record. Louie and Myles touch down on Justin's recent album Swag, discuss Purpose's trio of number one hits, "Love Yourself," "Sorry" and "What Do You Mean?," and talk about Justin's approach to pop stardom over the years. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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SECOND SPIN: CYNDI LAUPER (with Rob Harvilla) 1:28:27

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Pop Pantheon is off until September but we didn't want to leave you high and dry! This episode on Cyndi Lauper from back in January 2022 is one of Louie's favorites. If you missed it or are new to the pod, this is great gem from the back catalog. If you've heard it before, we hope you enjoy revisiting the career, work, and legacy of this early MTV era icon.…

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Is Miley Cyrus' Bangerz a Classic Without Its Singles? (Patreon Preview) 11:50

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ revisit Miley Cyrus' divisive 2013 blockbuster Bangerz , her most successful pop star era but one loaded to the brim with controversy and worse. To do so, they go track-by-track on the album but skip it's three enduring hits— "We Can't Stop," "Wrecking Ball," and "Adore You"— to decide if this explosive, chaotic record many deem some kind of "classic" stands on it's own two feet without them. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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Everything We Know About Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl (Patreon Preview) 12:01

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, it's a true Pop Emergency! Earlier this week, Taylor Swift announced her forthcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl , due out October 3rd, so Louie and Russ had to gather for a little bonus pod to discuss everything we know about the album so far and what to expect from a whole new Taylor era. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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KYLIE MINOGUE: PART 4 (with Owen Myers, Sam Murphy, Michael Cragg, Joan Summers, & Katherine St. Asaph) 1:16:53

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To conclude our epic four-parter, the time has come to rank Kylie Minogue in the official Pop Pantheon! Louie and Russ convene an international gay summit with friends of the pod Owen Myers and Sam Murphy to break down one of the toughest tier rankings in Pop Pantheon history. Do we rank Kylie differently in different territories? Try to come up with a global ranking? How do we make sense of such an enigmatic career that played out so differently across different regions of the world? Panelists from the series Michael Cragg, Joan Summers, and Katherine St. Asaph all weigh in as well before Louie makes the final call! Listen to our Kylie Minogue Essentials Playlist Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Revisiting Doechii's Alligator Bites Never Heal (with Lakin Imani Starling) (Patreon Preview) 10:39

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, writer and producer Lakin Imani Starling joins Pop Pantheon ahead of the first anniversary of Doechii's mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal to talk about how the project turned Doechii into a breakout star. Lakin and Russ dig into Doechii's origins in Florida, her early years as a rapper and musician and early hits like "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" and "What It Is" that helped set the stage for her massive mainstream breakthrough. From there, they discuss how Doechii uses Alligator Bites to challenges notions of genre and, ultimately, to tell her own story. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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An Important Message for our Spotify Listeners 3:38

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We have recently received a number of takedown notices from Spotify on behalf of an organization representing songwriters and publishers and indications that Spotify could, at some point, remove Pop Pantheon from their platform. In light of that and while our current plan is to continue publishing on Spotify for the the time being, we're highly suggesting that our Spotify listeners subscribe to PP on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , or any other podcast app so that you never miss an episode of the show regardless of what the future holds for the show on Spotify. Lastly, even if you don't subscribe at the paid tier, click here to sign up for Pop Pantheon's Patreon channel at the free tier so that we have a way to keep in touch outside of the reach of these major tech platforms. We'll also be throwing you some free goodies on there as well!…

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KYLIE MINOGUE: PART 3 (with Katherine St. Asaph) 1:41:19

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Katherine St. Asaph makes her Pop Pantheon debut for the third in our four-part series on Kylie Minogue. Louie and Katherine discuss Kylie's life-changing cancer diagnosis and the celebratory record that followed her public battle with the disease 2007's X . Then they tackle Kylie’s later era run of records, from 2010’s Aphrodite through to 2020's Disco , when led into her third moment in the American zeitgeist with "Padam Padam" nearly 40 years into her career. Join us next week for part 4, in which we’ll debate Kylie’s ranking in The Official Pop Pantheon. Listen to our Kylie Minogue Essentials Playlist Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC on August 8 Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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KYLIE MINOGUE: PART 2 (with Paper's Joan Summers) 2:08:23

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For the second installment in our four-part series on Kylie Minogue, Paper ’s Joan Summers joins Pop Pantheon to discuss Kylie’s commercial crash out in the '90s and glorious rebirth in the early 2000s. Joan and Louie dig into Kylie's commercial nadir with 1997’s Impossible Princess , then unpack one of pop’s greatest rebounds, her 2000 maximalist camp fantasia Light Years . From there, they discuss her robotic pop masterpiece “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head,” Kylie’s second brush with U.S. success, her commercial peak with 2001’s Fever , and 2003’s sensual and scaled back Body Language . Join us next week for Part 3, in which we’ll discuss later era Kylie, from 2007's X through to her recent resurgence with “Padam Padam.” Listen to our Kylie Minogue Essentials Playlist Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Gorgeous Gorgeous LA on August 1 Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC on August 8 Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Country New Music Speed Round (with Jewly Hight) (Patreon Preview) 9:47

14 weeks тому9:47

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Nashville Public Radio's senior music writer Jewly Hight joins Russ to help break down country music's continued boom. Russ and Jewly chat about the aftermath of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, try to make sense of Morgan Wallen's behemoth success with I'm the Problem and discuss new songs from Tanner Adell, Megan Moroney & more! To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier . You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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KYLIE MINOGUE: PART 1 (with Michael Cragg) 1:54:43

15 weeks тому1:54:43

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For the first in our four-part series on Kylie Minogue, Michael Cragg returns to Pop Pantheon to help unpack the origins of a zenith superstar of global pop, Kylie Minogue. Michael and Louie explore Kylie’s breakout moment, first with the Australian soap Neighbours , then “The Loco-Motion.” From there, they unpack her early work with eighties hitmakers Stock Aitken Waterman and her first brush at success in America. Then they tackle her coming of age on 1990’s Rhythm of Love , her final outing under the SAW banner, 1991’s Let’s Get To It , and her first post-SAW reinvention with 1994’s Kylie Minogue . Join us next week for Part 2, in which we’ll discuss 1997's Impossible Princess , 2000's Light Years , 2001's Fever and 2003's Body Language . Listen to our Kylie Minogue Essentials Playlist BUY TICKETS TO MAIN POP GIRLS: POP GIRL SUMMER ON 7/25 AT THE MEADOWS! Gorgeous Gorgeous LA on August 1 Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC on August 8 Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Lady Gaga's Joanne: Track-By-Track (Patreon Preview) 11:51

15 weeks тому11:51

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Louie and Russ go track-by-track on Lady Gaga's fifth studio album, 2016's Joanne . A departure from the slamming dance beats and extravagance of her earlier eras, the record posited a more "stripped back" version of the camp queen, featuring a campaign laden with country signifiers including her signature pink cowboy hat, and a backstory about Gaga's aunt, the titular Joanne, who died before the pop star was born. But does it deliver on any of that? After underperforming commercially in its time, how have the songs held up? And in retrospect, what did Joanne portend for the next decade of Lady Gaga's career? To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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The 10 Greatest Canadian Pop Stars of All Time (with Carly Lewis) 1:55:14

16 weeks тому1:55:14

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Writer and editor Carly Lewis joins Russ to rank their respective top 10 Canadian pop stars of all time. Carly and Russ discuss why Canada has produced so many successful pop stars, then talk about some of the biggest names in Canadian pop from Celine Dion to Drake and Shania Twain – and a few Canadian greats who never found fame outside the Great White North. BUY TICKETS TO MAIN POP GIRLS: POP GIRL SUMMER ON 7/25 AT THE MEADOWS! Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Playlist! Listen to songs from Russ + Carly's lists Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram…

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Justin Bieber Surprises With Swag, Plus New Music From Cardi B, Drake, Katseye & More (with Troy McEady) (Patreon Preview) 10:18

16 weeks тому10:18

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Friend of the pod Troy McEady returns to Pop Pantheon All Access for a super sized New Music Speed Round. Troy and Russ give their first impressions of Justin Bieber's surprise album Swag, Cardi B's lead single for her sophomore record, "Outside," Katseye's EP Beautiful Chaos, Lizzo's rap mixtape My Face Hurts from Smiling & more! To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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PARIS HILTON & LINDSAY LOHAN (with Nora Princiotti) 2:10:28

17 weeks тому2:10:28

2:10:28

Hit Girls author Nora Princiotti returns to Pop Pantheon to discuss two infamous celebrities turned fleeting pop divas of the early 2000s, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. Nora and Louie discuss Lindsay’s Radio Disney hits, like “Ultimate You” and her TRL moment with “Rumors” and 2004’s pop rock Speak . Then, they work through Paris’ 2006 light reggae bop “Stars Are Blind” and her album from that same year, Paris . Finally, they unpack Lindsay’s commercial decline on her final album, 2005's A Little More Personal (Raw) , Paris’ DJ career and both starlets’ recent attempts at re-establishing themselves as pop stars, before ranking both Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton in the Official Pop Pantheon. Listen to Pop Pantheon's Paris Hilton & Lindsay Lohan Essentials Playlist BUY TICKETS TO MAIN POP GIRLS: POP GIRL SUMMER ON 7/25 AT THE MEADOWS! Buy Nora Princiotti's book, Hit Girls: Britney, Taylor, Beyoncé, and the Women Who Built Pop's Shiniest Decade Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Kesha Finds Her Independence on Period (with Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos) (Patreon Preview) 10:12

17 weeks тому10:12

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Kesha released her sixth studio album on Friday – notably, her first as an independent artist. Friend of the pod Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone joins Russ to break down Period's highs and lows, what it means for Kesha to make unapologetic party music again and where she sits in the pop firmament as she heads out on a roaring summer tour with The Scissor Sisters. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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Reacting To Unpopular Opinions about Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan + more (with Reanna Cruz) 1:01:37

18 weeks тому1:01:37

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We put out another call for our audience's most unpopular pop opinions and boy did you deliver. Switched on Pop producer Reanna Cruz joins Russ to field unpopular pop opinions about Lady Gaga’s vocal abilities, Taylor Swift’s videography AND discography, Charli XCX’s refusal to let the brat moment die and, of course, Benson Boone. Plus Reanna and Russ reveal some of their OWN unpopular opinions in the process… BUY TICKETS TO MAIN POP GIRLS: POP GIRL SUMMER ON 7/25 AT THE MEADOWS! Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow Reanna Cruz on Twitter Follow Reanna Cruz on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Lorde Deconstructs Herself on Virgin (Patreon Preview) 11:03

18 weeks тому11:03

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Lorde's long-awaited fourth studio album, Virgin , dropped this past Friday and finds the New Zealand savant both looking backwards at past sounds and versions of herself while exploring new writing modalities. Louie and Russ dig into the new music, its candid, grimy explorations of gender, sexuality, the body, and being in your late 20s and how Lorde's new dedication to reveling in mess affects her status as a generational pop prophet. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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Are Miley Cryus, Drake, The Weeknd, & Ed Sheeran Moving Up Or Down in the Pop Pantheon? 39:09

19 weeks тому39:09

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Louie and Russ gather for an installment of "Step Up, Step Down," where they discuss recent career developments for Miley Cyrus, Drake, The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion, & Ed Sheeran and whether they are currently trending up or down in the Pop Pantheon. BUY TICKETS TO MAIN POP GIRLS: POP GIRL SUMMER ON 7/25 AT THE MEADOWS! Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Haim Works Harder Than Ever on I Quit (with Alex Frank) (Patreon Preview) 11:13

19 weeks тому11:13

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Sister auteurs Haim returned on Friday with their 4th studio album, I Quit . Writer and editor Alex Frank joins Louie to talk about the new record, how Haim fairs on their first songs without long-time collaborator Ariel Rechtshaid but— due to Danielle's and his' recent breakup— his specter hanging all over this music, the notion of "quitting," and how this album campaign is attempting, perhaps in vein, to launch Haim to a new echelon of fame. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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ELTON JOHN: PART 2 (with Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield) 1:57:20

20 weeks тому1:57:20

1:57:20

Rolling Stone ’s Rob Sheffield returns to Pop Pantheon for the second and final part in our Elton John series. Rob and Louie pick up on Elton’s career after his initial run of hits in the 1970s at the tail end of his imperial phase. They then discuss his prolific career from 1975’s autobiographical Captain Fantastic to his poorly received disco record in 79, Victim of Love , and his comeback via 1983's Too Low for Zero . Next, they tackle later era Elton, from his Disney hits to his work on Broadway, 1997's re-recording of "Candle in the Wind" and his collabs with pop ingénues like Dua Lipa. Finally, they rank Elton John in The Official Pop Pantheon. Listen to Pop Pantheon's Elton John Essentials Playlist BUY TICKETS TO MAIN POP GIRLS: POP GIRL SUMMER ON 7/25 AT THE MEADOWS! Gorgeous Gorgeous LA Pride on June 20 at Los Globos Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC Pride on June 27 at Sultan Room Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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ELTON JOHN: PART 1 (with Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield) 1:59:09

21 weeks тому1:59:09

1:59:09

Rolling Stone’s Rob Sheffield makes his Pop Pantheon debut for our special two-part Pride series on one of the most iconic queer figures in pop history, Elton John. Louie and Rob dig into Elton’s musical roots, his band Bluesology and his early work with lyricist and creative partner Bernie Taupin. From there, they discuss his 1970 breakthrough with “Your Song” and his seminal run of mid-1970s “classic period” albums and hits, including records like 1971’s Tumbleweed Connection , 1972’s Honky Château, 1973’s Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player and Elton’s audacious double-album blockbuster Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973). Tune in next week for part two, covering the many peaks and valleys of Elton’s post-imperial run career, his legacy as a queer pop star and his ranking in the Official Pop Pantheon. Listen to Pop Pantheon's Elton John Essentials Playlist Gorgeous Gorgeous LA Pride on June 20 at Los Globos Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC Pride on June 27 at Sultan Room Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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It's Addison Rae's World. We're Just Living in It (Patreon Preview) 11:13

21 weeks тому11:13

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In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, Tik Tok Influencer turned gay pop fan cause célèbre Addison Rae dropped her debut album, Addison , last Friday following a series of surprisingly great singles. Does the record meet the hype? How does Addison translate in album form? And how unlikely is it for this former social media star to suddenly emerge as the vanguard pop diva du jour? Louie and Russ discuss it all. To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.…

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The Best Pop of 2025 You Might Have Missed (with Rolling Stone's Larisha Paul) 1:17:14

22 weeks тому1:17:14

1:17:14

Rolling Stone staff writer Larisha Paul returns to Pop Pantheon to discuss the best pop songs you might have missed so far in 2025. Larisha and Russ talk about what it takes to break through in today's over-saturated pop market and what's happening on the outskirts of the mainstream pop world, then they each share some of their favorite bubbling under and over-looked songs from the first half of 2025. BUY TICKETS TO MAIN POP GIRLS: PRIDE ON JUNE 7 AT PARKSIDE LOUNGE! Listen to a playlist of Russ + Larisha's selections Gorgeous Gorgeous LA Pride on June 20 at Los Globos Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC Pride on June 27 at Sultan Room Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Read Larisha's column on why every song sounds like an audition for The Voice now Follow Larisha on Twitter , Instagram + TikTok Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter…

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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour, Taylor Swift's Masters & Miley Cyrus' Something Beautiful (Patreon Preview) 11:39

22 weeks тому11:39