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An in-depth look at the careers and discographies of the artists that have defined popular music. Hosted by Ryan Gibbs, the music editor for TheYoungFolks.com

The Young Folks


    • Sep 6, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 27m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Episode 12: Steely Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 120:48


    On the twelfth episode of This is Pop?, We discuss the career and legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted jazz rock Steely Dan, and remember its co-leader Walter Becker, who died on September 3, 2017. Hosted by Ryan Gibbs with special guest Jon Winkler.

    Episode 11: Sia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2017 63:56


    We discuss the career of Sia, from her days an acid jazz and indie singer to her mainstream pop breakthrough as a songwriter for the stars and a musician in her own right.

    Episode 10: Justin Bieber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2017 70:09


    We discuss the career and influence of Justin Bieber, who has gone from a teen sensation to one of the most popular musical artists of the past 10 years. Hosted by Ryan Gibbs with guest Camille Espiritu. Created for TheYoungFolks.com

    Episode 9: Shania Twain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 78:32


    We take a look at the career of country music superstar Shania Twain, one of the best selling artists of all time, before the release of her fifth album. Hosted by TheYoungFolks.com music editor Ryan Gibbs, with special guest, Katie Gill of The Young Folks and The Singles Jukebox.

    Episode 8: Prefab Sprout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 76:23


    In our eighth episode, we explore the career of Prefab Sprout, one of the leading lights of the 1980s sophisti-pop genre. Hosted by Ryan Gibbs with special guest David Plumer.

    Episode 7: Beach House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2017 90:47


    In our seventh installment, host and TheYoungFolks.com music editor Ryan Gibbs is joined by writer Drew Devine - our first off-site guest - to discuss the career of Baltimore indie duo Beach House.

    Episode 6: Katy Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2017 69:45


    On this week's episode, music editor Ryan Gibbs is joined by video game journalist Jenny Norman to discuss the career of Katy Perry, an artist they both have conflicting feelings about.

    Episode 5: Soda Stereo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2017 104:12


    In this installment, we discuss the career of Soda Stereo, an alternative and new wave band from Argentina who are among the most popular and influential rock bands in Latin American history. We're joined in this episode by Leonel Manzanares, one of the most recent additions to The Young Folks' staff. Hosted by Ryan Gibbs.

    Episode 4: Vampire Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2017 79:19


    On our fourth episode,, we are once again joined by TYF music writer and columnist Matt Rice, as we discuss the career and albums of Vampire Weekend. Hosted by Ryan Gibbs.

    Episode 3: R.E.M.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2017 130:14


    We discuss the 31 year career of alternative rock legends R.E.M. in the third installment of This is Pop?, the first with new and improved audio! TYF music editor Ryan Gibbs is joined by music and film journalist Will Ashton for this installment.

    Episode 2: Gorillaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 94:52


    TYF music editor Ryan Gibbs and guest Jon Winkler discuss the career of everyone's favorite virtual band, Gorillaz.

    Episode 1: Talking Heads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 75:29


    In the inaugural episode of This is Pop?, TheYoungFolks.com music editor Ryan Gibbs and music writer Matt Rice discuss the career of Talking Heads.

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