50 Best Pop Music Podcasts

1. Pop Shop Podcast

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.
billboard.com
Facebook Followers 12.2MTwitter Followers 14.3MInstagram Followers 16.9M Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 37 min Play Get Email Contact

2. Popcast

This podcast should be honoured just for dedicating two episodes to the musical prowess of Ashlee Simpson. Hosted by the New York Times' pop critic Jon Caramanica, the 'popcast' is more a discussion about what is going on in the world of pop music. Past topics, Ms Simpson aside, include breaking down Taylor Swift's Reputation and how popstars interact with social media. It's funny and genuinely informative, while also giving listeners the chance to engage and interact.
nytimes.com
Facebook Followers 18.3MTwitter Followers 47.2K Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 67 min Since Aug 2014 Play Get Email Contact

3. Trve. Cvlt. Pop!

Trve. Cvlt. Pop! Is a music podcast hosted by Stephen Hill and Sam Sleight that doesn't care about genre.
podcasts.apple.com
Twitter Followers 2.5KInstagram Followers 1.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 103 min Play Get Email Contact

4. Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

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
bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 696KTwitter Followers 283.7KInstagram Followers 525.1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 33 min Play Get Email Contact

5. Switched on Pop

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.
switchedonpop.com
Facebook Followers 2.9KTwitter Followers 13.9KInstagram Followers 7.7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 44 min Play Get Email Contact

6. Every Single Album

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.
cms.megaphone.fm
Facebook Followers 212.7KTwitter Followers 541.3KInstagram Followers 225.1K Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 76 min Play Get Email Contact

7. Oh My K-Pop

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.
podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 15.9KTwitter Followers 27.8KInstagram Followers 4.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 36 min Play Get Email Contact

8. The 2000s Chart Show: A 00s Pop Music Podcast

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.
shows.acast.com
Twitter Followers 119Instagram Followers 333 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 74 min Play Get Email Contact

9. Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame

Each Week - Pop: The History Makers presents a new DEEP DIVE one-hour interview with an icon of popular culture.
redcircle.com
Facebook Followers 376 Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 42 min Play Get Email Contact

10. 17 Carat K-Pop

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.
podcasters.spotify.com
Twitter Followers 172Instagram Followers 139 Frequency 5 episodes / month Avg Length 37 min Play Get Email Contact

11. Bingu, Choom, & K-Pop Tunes

A podcast dedicated to Korean related music, the K-Pop industry, updates, news, personal opinions, & culture brought to you by Lacey & Rainah!
podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 436Twitter Followers 28Instagram Followers 45 Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 54 min Play Get Email Contact

12. Right Back At Ya!

The 2000s pop music podcast, presented by David Lim and Joel Babbington.
audioboom.com
Facebook Followers 371Twitter Followers 1.8KInstagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 77 min Play Get Email Contact

13. The Wasting Time Podcast

UK-based Pop Punk and Alternative Music Podcast
thewastingtimepodcast.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 340Twitter Followers 232Instagram Followers 575 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 54 min Play Get Email Contact

14. Pop Gays Of A Certain Age

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.
podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 433Twitter Followers 1.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 53 min Play Get Email Contact

15. Tales & Tunes: A Celebration of Pop Culture Music Podcast

Welcome to my latest gaming-ish podcast adventure! Borrowing massively (kind of outright stealing, tbh) from my good friend JD who once hosted the Play N Listen Gaming Podcast, it's my goal to bring y'all's a nice selection of music from not only video games but other mediums I enjoy as well such as rasslin, movies and TV shows.I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO ANY SONGS FEATURED ON THIS PODCASTShow art by Jay Williams
podcasters.spotify.com
Twitter Followers 106 Frequency 7 episodes / quarter Avg Length 45 min Play Get Email Contact

16. Mark And Sarah Talk About Songs

Mark Blankenship and Sarah D. Bunting are journalists, friends, and music fans who love talking about pop music of all stripes.
bleav.com
Facebook Followers 694Twitter Followers 945 Frequency 6 episodes / quarter Avg Length 38 min Since Mar 2016 Play Get Email Contact

17. Old Man Yells at Music

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.
podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 33Twitter Followers 486Instagram Followers 23 Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 50 min Play Get Email Contact

18. DOM POP

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.
pod.co/dom-pop
Facebook Followers 125Twitter Followers 34Instagram Followers 844 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 54 min Play Get Email Contact

19. The Mix New Music Club

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.
cms.megaphone.fm
Facebook Followers 151.5KTwitter Followers 18KInstagram Followers 23.3K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 12 min Play Get Email Contact

20. Lyrics of the Lost

A series of unfair interrogations and critiques of smoooth pop songs, their lyrics and artists. You may never hear them the same way again.
podcasters.spotify.com
Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 56 min Play Get Email Contact

21. Echo Valley: The Original Bubblegum Music Podcast

We celebrate the grooviest sounds of bubblegum pop music with The Archies, Partridge Family, Monkees, Brady Bunch and more!
echovalley.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 436Twitter Followers 1.2K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 60 min Play Get Email Contact

22. Let It Roll

'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.
letitrollpodcast.substack.com
Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 951 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 60 min Since Oct 2017 Play Get Email Contact

23. This Must Be Pop

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.
podcasters.spotify.com
Instagram Followers 2.4K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 55 min Play Get Email Contact

24. K-Pop for Old People

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.
shows.acast.com
Frequency 12 episodes / quarter Avg Length 34 min Play Get Email Contact

25. Radio Rollback

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.
radiorollback.podbean.com
Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min Play Get Email Contact

26. Billbuds

Billbuds is a pop music review show hosted by Johnny O'Mara and John Patrick Coan.
billbudspod.com
Twitter Followers 835 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 77 min Play Get Email Contact

27. One Song

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.
one-song.simplecast.com
Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 58 min Play Get Email Contact

28. Brotherskingtalk

Just two guys sitting and talking about pop music from the past 80 years.
podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 330 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 26 min Since Nov 2019 Play Get Email Contact

29. CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show

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.
cctvpops.com
Facebook Followers 24Twitter Followers 132Instagram Followers 614 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 55 min Play Get Email Contact

30. A Journey Through Aussie Pop

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.
chartbeats.com.au
Facebook Followers 3.4KTwitter Followers 2KInstagram Followers 2.8K Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 53 min Play Get Email Contact

31. HALLYU CAN EAT: A K-pop Music Show

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.
hallyucaneat.com
Twitter Followers 134Instagram Followers 103 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 82 min Play Get Email Contact

32. Main Pod Girl

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.
mainpodgirl.libsyn.com
Twitter Followers 2.1KInstagram Followers 1.8K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 42 min Play Get Email Contact

33. Pop Music for Smart People - Nik

'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.
hearthis.at
Twitter Followers 81 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 31 min Play Get Email Contact

34. The Pop Punk Project

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.
tppp.pinecast.co
Facebook Followers 50Twitter Followers 28Instagram Followers 194 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 77 min Play Get Email Contact

35. 80 of the 80s Music Podcast

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.
80ofthe80s.com
Facebook Followers 6.1KTwitter Followers 347 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 55 min Play Get Email Contact

36. Reminiscent | A Pop Punk and Emo Music Podcast

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.
reminiscentpodcast.com
Facebook Followers 175Twitter Followers 634 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 56 min Since Nov 2017 Play Get Email Contact

37. PopRocks Interviews

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.
poprocksbk.com
Facebook Followers 105Twitter Followers 587Instagram Followers 1K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 31 min Since Aug 2019 Play Get Email Contact

38. Pardon My K-pop

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.
podcasters.spotify.com
Twitter Followers 6Instagram Followers 58 Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 70 min Play Get Email Contact

39. The Chartographers

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.
soundcloud.com
Facebook Followers 125Twitter Followers 66Instagram Followers 29.2K Since May 2016 Play Get Email Contact

40. NYC Kpop Queens

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!
feeds.buzzsprout.com
Twitter Followers 1.5KInstagram Followers 7.1K Frequency 12 episodes / year Avg Length 66 min Play Get Email Contact

41. Flop Stars | A Pop Music Podcast

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!
feeds.buzzsprout.com
Twitter Followers 1.6K Since Feb 2019 Play Get Email Contact

42. Pop Music For Smart People

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.
podcasters.spotify.com
Twitter Followers 17Instagram Followers 1.8K Since Jan 2021 Play Get Email Contact

43. Pop Talk

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.
feeds.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Followers 91 Since Aug 2020 Play Get Email Contact

44. Pop Music Mixshow

Pop Music Mixshow is a Mix of Pop Hits from Today, Yesterday & Tomorrow mixed by DJ Danny.
castbox.fm
Twitter Followers 1.1K Since May 2021 Play Get Email Contact

45. The CM Tea

Country Music Pop Culture. Tune in and listen to our amazing podcasts.
thecmtea.podbean.com
Frequency 24 episodes / year Avg Length 30 min Play Get Email Contact

46. Flat Pop Music Video Reviews

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.
rss.com
Twitter Followers 44 Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 37 min Play Get Email Contact

47. The Great Albums

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.
thegreatalbums.com
Facebook Followers 1.9KTwitter Followers 3.3KInstagram Followers 780 Since Jan 2015 Play Get Email Contact

48. Pop Shield: Perspectives on Music Past and Present

Music fanatics Gabe, Dan, and Darin (formerly of the Metafork Music Review) use your favorite artists and albums to get at bigger trends and phenomena in the world of popular music.
popshieldpod.libsyn.com
Facebook Followers 25Twitter Followers 99 Since Jan 2019 Play Get Email Contact

49. Hits Don't Lie

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.
hitsdontlie.com
Twitter Followers 336Instagram Followers 316 Frequency 11 episodes / year Avg Length 59 min Play Get Email Contact

50. Unflopped

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.
unflopped.libsyn.com
Facebook Followers 495Twitter Followers 4.6KInstagram Followers 1.4K Since Dec 2017 Play Get Email Contact