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THE POP PROFESSOR PODCAST

JUSTIN GRANT

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 7

The Pop Professor is your crash course in music history, culture, and the moments that shaped pop as we know it. Each episode dives deep into the artistry, industry, and cultural impact behind iconic songs, albums, and artists—from Motown and Disco to 2000s pop stardom and today’s chart-toppers.

Think of it as music history class, but way more fun. Passionate, witty, and insightful, The Pop Professor connects the dots between the hits of yesterday and the sounds of today—proving that pop isn’t just entertainment, it’s culture.

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105. SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING - BUT ALMOST DIDN'T

Episode 4

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 35:32

Pop history is full of miracles — songs that were passed on, doubted, or nearly shelved, only to become the very tracks that defined generations. In this episode of The Pop Professor Podcast, we trace six iconic songs that almost never made it into the world: the teen-pop ignition spark, the global storm, the ballad-turned-universal hymn, the reluctant anthem, the streaming-era manifesto, and the King of Pop’s moonlit masterpiece.

Along the way, we uncover the behind-the-scenes drama, the cultural ripple effects, and the career-defining shifts that prove music history isn’t inevitable — it’s fragile, chaotic, and sometimes hangs on a single “yes.”

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104. WHY THE WEEKND WANTS TO KILL THE WEEKND

Episode 4

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 39:50

The Weeknd’s career is one of the most fascinating journeys in modern pop — from faceless mixtape enigma to the most streamed artist in the world. In this episode of The Pop Professor Podcast, we break down his story across six chapters: the anonymous House of Balloons era, his first stumble with Kiss Land, the mainstream takeover of Beauty Behind the Madness, the reinvention of Starboy, the record-shattering dominance of After Hours and “Blinding Lights,” and the bold risks of Dawn FM and The Idol. Along the way, we’ll unpack his chart feats, Grammy feuds, streaming dominance, and cultural influence — and tackle the ultimate question: will Abel Tesfaye really retire The Weeknd at the peak of his power?

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OFFICE HOURS: WELCOME TO THE CLASS

Monday, September 1, 2025 • Duration 03:14

Think of this as the first day of class. In this special episode, The Pop Professor walks you through what this podcast is all about — from the kinds of artists we’ll study, to the cultural debates we’ll tackle, to why pop music deserves its own classroom. No homework required, just a sneak peek at the lessons ahead.

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TRAILER

Monday, September 1, 2025 • Duration 01:08

Welcome to The Pop Professor — the podcast where pop culture gets put under the microscope. Think of it as your backstage pass to the stories, scandals, and strategies that shaped the biggest hits in music. From icons who rewrote the rules to one-hit wonders who burned bright and fast, we’ll break down the “why” behind the music you know — and the music you forgot you loved.

This trailer is just the beginning. Subscribe now, and step into the classroom where pop music is history, artistry, culture, and strategy all rolled into one.

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103. KATY PERRY’S ARC FROM FIREWORK TO FIZZLE

Episode 3

Sunday, August 31, 2025 • Duration 28:57

Katy Perry’s career is one of the most dramatic arcs in modern pop — a rise from gospel obscurity to record-breaking superstardom, followed by a sharp and very public decline. This episode of The Pop Professor Podcast traces her journey in six parts: from her reinvention with One of the Boys, to the unprecedented dominance of Teenage Dream, the cracks that surfaced during Prism, the messy rollout and cultural backlash of Witness, the missteps and overexposure of her Idol years, and her retreat into nostalgia with Smile and a Las Vegas residency. Along the way, we’ll explore the chart feats, cultural battles, and strategic mistakes that turned Perry from pop’s reigning queen into one of its most striking cautionary tales — and what her story teaches us about the volatility of stardom.

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102. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE'S COMPLICATED LEGACY

Episode 2

Sunday, August 31, 2025 • Duration 33:32

From ‘NSYNC heartthrob to solo pop sensation, Justin Timberlake’s career trajectory is a masterclass in reinvention. This episode of *The Pop Professor Podcast* traces his rise from boy band fame, to a groundbreaking solo career, to the hits and missteps of his later years. We’ll dive into the behind-the-scenes dynamics — from label tension to industry shifts — that shaped his legacy, while analyzing his commercial success, streaming numbers, and cultural influence. This lecture dissects Timberlake’s complex persona, from his boy-band roots to his impact on pop, R&B, and the genre crossovers that helped define his career.

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101. BEYONCE’S MASTERCLASS IN LONGEVITY

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Saturday, August 30, 2025 • Duration 38:25

Beyoncé’s career is the gold standard for pop longevity: from Destiny’s Child to solo superstardom, from pop dominance to cultural architect, she has continually reinvented herself while controlling her narrative. This episode of *The Pop Professor Podcast* explores Beyoncé’s arc in six parts — from her early rise with Destiny’s Child, ther transformation into a solo force, her dual personas in the Sasha Fierce era, the revolutionary self-titled album and Parkwood Entertainment, the cultural juggernaut of *Lemonade*, and her legacy-defining *Renaissance*. Along the way, we’ll unpack the strategies, chart feats, and cultural interventions that made Beyoncé not just a star, but an institution.

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