Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Flopstars
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| The Pop In | Grammys Predictions, Megan Thee Stallion Vs. Nicki Minaj & Justin Timberlake's limp return | 03 Feb 2024 | 00:39:25 | |
It's the Pop In and our agenda this week is:
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| The Pop In | Our Top 5 Played Songs Of 2023, Taylor's Time Nod & Charli's Album DONE | 10 Dec 2023 | 00:28:41 | |
What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up
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| The Pop In | Spotify Wrapped 2023 Unwrapped, Tate's Having A Moment & How's Houdini Sitting? | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:34:43 | |
WELCOME BACK TO THE POP IN! What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up
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| The Pop In | Dua Teases Her New Era, Charli's Back, Troye Previewed & WE HAVE A GAME! | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:32:46 | |
What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up
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| Episode 7 - Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' | 07 Oct 2023 | 00:53:33 | |
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 this episode, we talk about how important this album was for positioning her as an artist and also why it perhaps didn't garner the same success as her debut. | |||
| The Pop In | Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour Film Is Coming, *NSYNC Are Back and Doja Cat Is Flopping | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:34:42 | |
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| Episode 6 - Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener' | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:58:26 | |
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 for us and we explore that on this week's pod. | |||
| The Pop In | Kim Petras' Problematique: Why Now? Drake & SZA + Has Tate McRae Had Her Mega Hit? | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:26:33 | |
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| The Pop In | Sam Went To The Eras Tour, Nicki Teases New Song & Rita Ora's Been Drinkin' | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:38:46 | |
What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up
Bop or Flop
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| Episode 5 - Selena Gomez's 'Rare' | 28 Aug 2023 | 01:01:57 | |
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 before - and the bar for 'Rare' was set high. Was it met? Probably not but we get into it all here. | |||
| The Pop In | Addison Rae's Master Stroke, New Miley & We're Doing A Live Show! | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:31:15 | |
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
Bop or Flop
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| Episode 4 - Ryan Beatty's 'Boy In Jeans' | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:58:44 | |
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 already on the Ryan Beatty train, this is your invitation. | |||
| The Pop In | Dua Lipa New Album Details, Doja Peaks & Halle Shines | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:28:43 | |
What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up
Bop or Flop Halle - Angel David Guetta & Bebe Rexha - One In A Million Doja Cat - Paint The Town Red Jorja Smith - GO GO GO Gretta Ray - Dont date The Teenager Nao - Balance | |||
| Episode 3 - Bebe Rexha's 'Bebe' | 04 Aug 2023 | 01:06:59 | |
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 episode. | |||
| The Pop In | Carly's Best Album Yet? Travis Scott, And Tkay's Redemption | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:28:39 | |
Welcome back to The Pop In! What’s been happening this week?
Bop or Flop Carly Rae Jepsen - Psychedelic Switch Travis Scott & Beyonce - Delestro (Echoes) Sam Smith & Calvin Harris - Desire Post Malone - Enough Is Enough Tkay Maidza - Ring-A-Ling Holly Humberstone - Superbloodmoon Tori Kelly - Cut ADDITIONAL VIEWING Calvin Harris with Roman, Sian & Chris on Capital: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLfL9nrqX5A Vice Australia with Tkay Maidza: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvWg1X2pZRz/ | |||
| Episode 2 - Kelly Clarkson's 'All I Ever Wanted' | 21 Jul 2023 | 01:01:01 | |
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. | |||
| The Pop In | Sam Discovers Will.I.Am's Real Name, We Feel The Rush, & Britney Is Defs Back | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:47:14 | |
What’s been happening this week?
Bop or Flop (featuring our First Ever Guest, Friend Of The Show Jono) Troye Sivan - Rush Billie - What Was I Made For Pinkpantheress & Destroy Lonely - Turn Ya Phone Off Disclosure - Talk On The Phone Jung Kook & Latto - Seven Joel Corry, Icona Pop & Rain Radio - Desire Blusher - Limelight Post Malone - Overdrive | |||
| The Pop In | New Britney This Month? Speak Now TV & Nicki's Barbie Review | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:33:23 | |
What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up
Bop or Flop Taylor Swift - I Can See You Fifty Fifty & Kaliii - Barbie Dreams Anne-Marie - TRAINWRECK Tkay Maidza & Flume - Silent Assassin Dominic Fike & Weezer - think fast TXT & Jonas Brothers - Do It Like That Kamille, Tamera & Bellah - Options NewJeans - Super Shy | |||
| Episode 1 - Mariah Carey's 'E=MC2' | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:58:56 | |
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. Dive in with us.
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| The Pop In | The Idol Finale Unpacked, Is Zayn Or Niall Bigger, Olivia Rodrigo Breaks Records | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:43:24 | |
ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK!
Bop or Flop Olivia Rodrigo - Vampire (18.40) Charli XCX - Speed Drive (23.35) Rita Ora - Don’t Think Twice (27.44) BENEE / Mallrat - Do It Again (30.11) Alok & Ava Max - Car Keys (Ayla) (32.33) Holly Humberstone - Antichrist (32.38) Mae Muller - Me, Myself & I (35.29) PANIA - BURNA FONE (37.28) Issey Cross - Bittersweet Goodbye (39.37) | |||
| The Pop In | Is Kim Petras Ava Max? Olivia Rodrigo's Difficult Second Album & We Have Some News! | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:55:37 | |
What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up
Bop or Flop Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj - Barbie World Carly Rae Jepsen - Shy Boy Kim Petras - King Of Hearts Coi Leray - Make My Day Diplo + Elle King - Without You Kelly Clarkson - lighthouse Anitta - Funk Rave Charley - Timebomb Maisie Peters - Run
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| The Pop In | Is Taylor Heading For Overexposure? Who Is Doja Convincing? & Don't Throw Phones At Popstars! | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:36:03 | |
What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up
Bop or Flop Doja Cat - Attention Peggy Gou - It Goes Like (Nanana) Rosalia - TUYA PinkPantheress - Angel Leigh Anne - Don’t Say Love Dagny - Same Again (for love) Hemlocke Springs - Heavun Victoria Monet - On My Mama Coi Leray - Run it up Hit us @flopstarspodcast on Instagram and @flopstarspod on Tiktok + follow Sam & Nic! | |||
| The Pop In | 'The Idol': Bad, Or Realistic & Nelly Furtado's Return - Yay Or Nay | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:44:47 | |
What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up
Bop or Flop
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| The Pop In | The Idol Seems A Hot Mess, Karma Is My Bestie & Should We Even Talk About Matty Healy? | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:34:59 | |
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?
Bop or Flop
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| Episode 12 - Robyn's 'Honey' | 25 May 2023 | 00:59:29 | |
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 episode, we discuss the impact of the record, the commercial shortcomings and Robyn's overall influence on pop music. | |||
| The Pop In | Peso Pluma Breaks Every Mold, Does The Grimes AI Hit & Kendrick's Got A Problem | 24 May 2023 | 00:36:03 | |
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:
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| The Pop In | Padam Padam, Beyoncé Renaissance Setlist & Kesha's Return | 19 May 2023 | 00:40:11 | |
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:
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| Episode 11 - Ava Max's 'Diamonds & Dancefloors' | 19 May 2023 | 00:38:59 | |
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 escapist. On this episode, we talk all things Ava and give 'D&D' its flowers. | |||
| The Pop In | Ed Turns A Corner, Beyonce Tour Preview & The Charts Are Cooked | 10 May 2023 | 00:45:12 | |
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:
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| Episode 10 - Jessie Ware's 'That! Feels Good!' | 08 May 2023 | 00:50:39 | |
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 one of the best albums of the year. | |||
| The Pop In | BREAKING: TSwift & Matty Healy?! Bebe, Miley's Conundrum & Ryan Beatty's Bliss | 04 May 2023 | 00:50:27 | |
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
Bop or Flop
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| The Pop In | Rita Ora's Praising You, Fredchella Unpacked & SZA Makes History | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:57:04 | |
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 past episodes for further information) and we have new music from…
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| Episode 9 - Madonna's 'Ray Of Light' | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:14:58 | |
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 Madonna as much as it is a talk-through 'Ray Of Light'. | |||
| The Pop In | Frankchella Wrapped, Did Dominic Fike Flop? + Jessie Ware's Opulent Moment | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:39:28 | |
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 from Weekend 1, we've got a new chapter and absolutely no closure on the saga of Where Is The Chorus Actually In Kim Petras & Nicki Minaj's 'Alone', excitement over Bebe Rexha & Snoop Dogg's California Gurls moment, the female rap battle between SZA & Doja Cat + Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice, and new music in Bop Or Flop as follows...
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| Episode 8 - Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:59:30 | |
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. | |||
| The Pop In | RIP True Love (Taylor & Joe), Hello Kim & Nicki, The Weeknd Coachella Appearance? | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:39:22 | |
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 as new music from Mahalia, Ellie Goulding, Jonas Brothers, Drake, Shygirl and one more I can't quite remember at the point of typing. THERE'S ALSO A WHOLE THING ABOUT HOW THE WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH MIGHT BE CAMP NOW? idk. Follow us on Insta & TikTok and join the chat! | |||
| Episode 7 - Sabrina Carpenter's 'emails i can't send' | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:56:01 | |
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 her off as a unique artist. | |||
| The Pop In | Lana & Jimin Fly, Ellie Goulding's Least Personal Yet & JESY NELSON Returns | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:35:21 | |
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 Murphy, Kelly Clarkson's back! We've also got new singles from Ellie Goulding, Chloe, Melanie Martinez (WARNING: BABY VOICE), Khalid, Bebe Rexha, Charlie Puth, Chappell Roan and BOYGENIUS + new music is on the way from Jesy Nelson - who we will remind you is only ONE SONG IN - and David Guetta's flipping Haddaway with Anne Marie & Coi Leray, which could go anywhere! | |||
| The Pop In | Taylor's Eras Tour Setlist Y/N, The Problem With SXSW & Sam's Unfortunate Baby Voice | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:42:34 | |
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 Capaldi and more goes under the Bop or Flop treatment. | |||
| Episode 6 - Rina Sawayama's 'Hold The Girl' | 16 Mar 2023 | 01:01:27 | |
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. | |||
| The Pop In | Is Meghan Trainor Cute Or Cringe? Lana's Best Album Yet? Miley & An Oscars Wrap | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:36:21 | |
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 together and the new Meghan Trainor song, plus there's new music from Pnau + Khalid, Christine & The Queens, Gayle & Mae Muller. + Taylor Swift's ERAs tour begins and there's some gossip about a big female poster with a big pop song this week. Details in the Pop In - and give us your song reactions @flopstarspodcast on Instagram and @flopstarspod on TikTok! | |||
| Episode 5 - Lily Allen's 'No Shame' | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:50:31 | |
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. | |||
| The Pop In | Miley's Album Surprises, Glasto's Headliner Conundrum & Rosalia's Fake Peru Concert | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:29:51 | |
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 Rose, Oliver Tree & David Guetta. | |||
| Episode 4 - The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:50:50 | |
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 the album actually had the juice to create hits. | |||
| The Pop In | The Weeknd Sets Records, Jonas Brothers Grow Their Wings & Meet Blusher, The Pop Band Of Your Dreams | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:30:14 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 3 | P!nk's 'Funhouse' | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:46:36 | |
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 record - is wild, devastating, vulnerable and silly. We get into all of it. | |||
| Episode 2 - Caroline Polachek's 'Pang' | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:50:35 | |
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. | |||
| The Pop In | Rihanna's Superbowl MOMENT, Paramore's Return & British Food Is "Awful" If You Ask Sam (+ a BRITs Roundup) | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:37:36 | |
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 Tove Lo, Jessie Ware, CXLOE, Paramore, SZA & Lizzo, BENEE, Budjerah & Rebecca Black plus someone's dared to make a whistle-based EDM song again... spare us. Follow us on TikTok & Instagram and chuck us a review it would be deeply kind. BYE! | |||
| Episode 1 - Taylor Swift's 'Lover' | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:47:24 | |
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. | |||
| The Pop In | GRAMMY Shocks, Is Fred Again 'Worth It', + RAYE's Groundbreaking Album | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:31:07 | |
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. CATCH YA THURSDAY FOR OUR FIRST PROPER EPISODE BACK! | |||