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Main Pod Girl's (and PP Discord fav!) AJ Marks joins DJ Louie to dissect and debate new songs from Sam Smith, Kelela, Ava Max, Ice Spice, Zara Larsson, Chloe & More!To hear the rest of this episode and so much more bonus content, along with access to our Discord, guest list at Gorgeous Gorgeous and other great perks, Subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier!
AJ is once again joined by Platinum-selling Danish popstar and songwriter MØ, LIVE for an Ask Me Anything! Tune into this taping of our Reddit Talk where we asked MØ your burning questions, gush about Charli XCX, and sing Whitney Houston. You can follow MØ at @momomoyouth, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek. You can also stream "Thinline" by Sola and "Don't Know Any Better" by AJ Marks, and check out our merch store! This episode is brought to you by pop music podcast, Pop Pantheon! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you love Main Pod Girl, please leave us a review and be sure to subscribe for more!
Sola and AJ are joined by radio legend Zach Sang! He's the go-to guy for any major artist in a promo cycle, conducting wildly popular interviews with hundreds of artists including Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, BTS, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, BLACKPINK, Shawn Mendes, and the list goes on! From his start on GOOM Radio to the Zach Sang Show (now airing on Amazon Amp), he's amassed over 147 million views on his YouTube channel alone, making him one of THE most recognizable interviewers on the planet so this is not an episode to miss! Tune in to hear about Zach's secret tap dancing talents, the future of radio, how Joshua Bassett came to his emotional rescue, our love for how the UK and Canada run their radio, and more! You can follow Zach at @zachsangshow on TikTok or @ZachSangShow on Instagram or as the Zach Sang Show on YouTube, Sola at @iamsolamusic on all platforms, AJ at @ajmarksofficial on all platforms, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. As always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek. You can also stream "Thinline" by Sola and "Don't Know Any Better" by AJ Marks, and check out our merch store! This episode is brought to you by pop music podcast, Pop Pantheon! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you love Main Pod Girl, please leave us a review and be sure to subscribe for more!
Queer cult icon Betty Who joins us on Main Pod Girl to announce her new album Big, gush about Doja Cat, and bring some Leonardo in Titanic energy. We also play a round of Call DM Block, talk about what we miss from Y2K, and make a whole playlist! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs from the 80s. You can follow Betty at @bettywho, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. As always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek. You can also stream "Thinline" by Sola and "Don't Know Any Better" by AJ Marks.
Mila, what's good? Pop culture YouTuber and video essayist Mila Tequila joins us for a very long and comprehensive episode about the MTV Video Music Awards! Listen to us discuss the greatest VMA moments of Britney, Beyoncé, Madonna, Michael, Miley, Gaga, Kanye, Taylor... and Austin Mahone? Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 VMA Performances! You can follow Mila at @milatequilayt on Twitter or @milatequi.la on Instagram or as Mila Tequila on YouTube, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. As always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek. You can also stream "Thinline" by Sola and "Don't Know Any Better" by AJ Marks, and check out our merch store! And if you love Main Pod Girl, please leave us a review and be sure to subscribe for more!
The surprisingly not British popstar Amber Mark joins AJ and Sola to announce the deluxe of her debut album Three Dimensions Deep and chat about the intersection of black holes and the afterlife! On this episode, we play a superhero round of Call DM Block, rep our love for Craig David, and talk about the songs that need to be sampled! You can follow Amber at @instagramber, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek. Also check out our merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sound-byte-podcasts
Happy new year, y'all! Sola and AJ kick 2022 off with GRAMMY-winning artist, producer, songwriter, and founding member of Vampire Weekend, Rostam! On this episode, we talk Rostam's Changephobia Remixes, get the tea about some of his upcoming collaborations, and explore some moments in pop music history we can't believe actually happened. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Acts To Look Out For in 2022! You can follow Rostam at @matsor, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek. Also check out our new merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sound-byte-podcasts
Dorian Electra joins AJ and Sola to celebrate the deluxe edition of My Agenda! On this episode, we play a surprising round of Call DM Block, learn about furries, and explore some of the predecessors of hyperpop! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Songs of 2021! You can follow Dorian at @dorianelectra, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek. Also check out our merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sound-byte-podcasts
Pop-punk artist Maggie Lindemann joins Sola and AJ to dish on her new EP Paranoia, while out on tour supporting Madison Beer. Maggie also endures a tough round of Call DM Block, picks her Song Superlatives, and talks about her close encounter with Jesse McCartney! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Songs Featuring Travis Barker! You can follow Maggie at @maggielindemann, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Hit songwriter Amy Allen joins AJ and Sola to celebrate the release of her new EP, AWW! We also dive into the songs she's written for other artists, including "Adore You" by Harry Styles, "Without Me" by Halsey, and "Back to You" by Selena Gomez! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear the best advice she's recieved as a songwriter and the difference between writing a sappy song and a touching song! You can follow Amy at @amyallen, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Sola and AJ are once again joined by Platinum-selling R&B artist and songwriter JoJo, LIVE for an Ask Me Anything! Tune into this taping of our Reddit Talk where we asked JoJo your burning questions, dive deep into her time on The Masked Singer, and get a mini concert. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear JoJo choose her own Top 5 favourite songs in her discography! You can follow JoJo at @iamjojo, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Sola and AJ are joined by Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson to discuss writing the music and lyrics for Broadway's next hit show The Notebook: The Musical, why she was trending on Twitter because of Zayn Malik, and some things that make her cry. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Musical Theater Songs! You can follow Ingrid at @ingridmichaelson, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Sola and AJ are joined by Popheads mods Carlie and Tom to discuss Glee's lasting impact on music, television, fandom, and representation in media. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Glee covers! You can follow Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter, or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Switched On Pop hosts Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding join AJ and Sola on Main Pod Girl to break down the genre-neutral music of Rina Sawayama, BTS, Justin Timberlake and Lil Nas X. We also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's crediting of Taylor Swift and Paramore in her music, what songwriting trends are coming into the charts, and our Top 5 songs written by Julia Michaels. You can follow Switched On Pop at @switchedonpop, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Billboard Senior Editor Nolan Feeney is our newest Main Pod Girl! We discuss the careers of Lizzo, Cardi B and Billie Eilish, introduce two new segments, and go through our Top 5 Charts Hits of 2021! You can follow Nolan at @nolanfeeney, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
British artist, DJ, and producer SG Lewis joins Sola and AJ to discuss his debut album times, 2000s nostalgia, and his upcoming introspective second album. Hear us talk about our cupid-like connection, what trends we want a renaissance for, and our Top 5 Songs Produced by Pharrell! You can follow Sam at @sglewis, Sola at @iamsolamusic, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Grammy Award-winning R&B artist and certified masshole JoJo drops by to announce her new EP Trying Not to Think About It and takes us through each of her different eras. Hear us discuss how JoJo was almost Hannah Montana, what we think will be the signature songs of today's popstars, and our Top 5 Vocal Powerhouses! You can follow JoJo at @iamjojo, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Pop and R&B star Tinashe joins Sola and AJ to dish all about her brand new album 333, what features she initially had in mind for her song "X", which talk show host she would block, and her thoughts on aliens. Hear our favorite and least favorite album titles, and stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Concerts! You can follow Tinashe at @tinashe (or @tinashenow on Instagram), AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Mandy and Will of MisterWives are here to discuss their new album Superbloom, their favorite controversial music videos, and how they first got signed! Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Fueled By Ramen acts. You can follow MisterWives at @misterwives, Mandy at @mandyleed, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
Swedish superstar Zara Larsson drops by to talk about her latest album, Poster Girl, and its new Summer Edition! We also chat about what songs best reflect our lives currently, and how Beyoncé's and Rihanna's careers would be different if their latest album was their first. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Swedish acts. You can follow Zara Larsson at @zaralarsson, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
On this episode, we discuss the upcoming album by AJ Mitchell, with AJ himself! We also discuss what albums from our childhoods shaped our music taste. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Bruno Mars songs. You can follow AJ Mitchell at @ajmitchell, AJ Marks at @ajmarksofficial, Sola at @iamsolamusic, and Popheads at r/popheads on Reddit, @popheads on Twitter or @popheadsreddit on Instagram. And as always, episodic artwork by @crxpeek.
It's a crossover episode!! Musicians and fellow podcasters AJ Marks and Megan Sola-Guinto join me to talk about two cultural works from opposite sides of the comedy spectrum: classic horror comedy Scary Movie and legendary TV political satire The Daily Show. Where's the crossover, you say? Well, I'm also a guest on AJ and Megan's fantastic podcast American Idiots Abroad this week! We're giving you DOUBLE the normal amount of fun. You're welcome. Links: American Idiots Abroad AJ Marks Megan Sola-Guinto Black Art: In The Absence Of Light
AJ Marks and Megan Sola-Guinto are two American musicians studying in England who are extremely talented and hilarious and showcasing the obvious cultural differences on their podcast, American Idiots Abroad. On this episode, we talk British slang, new music and unique ways of getting out of bad sex situations. IG: @american_idiots_abroad @iamsolamusic @ajmarksofficial Megan's song "Highs & Lows" Contact us: stories@homancechronicles.com IG: @homance_chronicles
Musician and podcaster AJ Marks returns for part two of his conversation with Bruce and André to share the origin story of American Idiots Abroad podcast and his new endeavors with songwriting. And, AJ discovers that he's wiser than he even thought!Find out more about AJ: @ajmarksofficial on all social media platformsFind AJ on Everybody Wiki: https://en.everybodywiki.com/Anthony_James_MarksAmerican Idiots Abroad PodcastAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)
Musician and podcaster AJ Marks returns for part two of his conversation with Bruce and André to share the origin story of American Idiots Abroad podcast and his new endeavors with songwriting. And, AJ discovers that he's wiser than he even thought!Find out more about AJ: @ajmarksofficial on all social media platformsFind AJ on Everybody Wiki: https://en.everybodywiki.com/Anthony_James_MarksAmerican Idiots Abroad PodcastAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)
Musician and podcaster AJ Marks joins André and Bruce to share his story of coming to terms with his bisexuality, coming to understand his multi-ethnic identity, gaining an appreciation for being American, and moving to the United Kingdom. AJ discusses his journey and where he still wants to go.Find out more about AJ: @ajmarksofficial on all social media platformsAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)
Musician and podcaster AJ Marks joins André and Bruce to share his story of coming to terms with his bisexuality, coming to understand his multi-ethnic identity, gaining an appreciation for being American, and moving to the United Kingdom. AJ discusses his journey and where he still wants to go.Find out more about AJ: @ajmarksofficial on all social media platformsAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)
Craig, Adam and Ben are in the GWR virtual pub, The Golden Plover, to present the coming week in record-breaking history, including a half-ton woman, a 50-in-long pet cat, the explorer who sawed off his own fingertips, Elvis Presley, a 2020-style geomagnetic storm and the terrifying "sport" of banzai skydiving (no parachutes allowed). Plus, AJ Marks from the youngest rock band joins us for a spot of music.
In the Season 1 finale of American Idiots Abroad, Megan and AJ invite legendary bassist Mo Pleasure to help them describe the differences in a British household. Mo has worked with everyone from Janet and Michael Jackson to Earth, Wind & Fire to Bette Midler to Christina Aguilera (to Sola) and many, many mo! Find out what's literally blowing up his speakers, why AJ's clothes are always wet, and all the first world problems Megan deals with. The song featured in this episode is "I Can't Kiss You When I'm Sober" by AJ Marks. You can find your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial, our guest at @morrispleasure, and be sure to email your questions/comments/first world problems at AIAhosts@gmail.com. Season 2 will kick off in 2020, see you in the future, y'all! xx
AJ Marks and Yo Girl Megan are pleased to welcome YouTuber, absolute legend and self-confessed naughty boy Korean Billy to the Idiots Abroad family! With accents for days, Billy describes his transition from learning American English to British English and joins AJ in guessing some cockney rhyming slang! Go check out Korean Billy's videos on YouTube and Facebook by searching "Korean Billy", and you can follow your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial across all social media platforms. Convenient, innit? Direct all your questions/comments/cockney rhyming slang at AIAhosts@gmail.com #GetLaz4Larry
Bronnie is back for more laughs as we run through a few fun facts! The songs featured in this episode are "I'm the Worst" by AJ Marks and "Stay" by Bronnie.
Let the debates begin as Megan and AJ cover things that the US and UK both have different words for. Together, with Cameron and Connor Cockbain of The Post Romantics and special guest, Liv the mathematics expert, they explore which words are better suited for the thing that they're describing. Starjumps vs. Jumping Jacks, Queue vs. Line, Hair Tie vs. Bobble vs. Bauble vs. Christmas Ornament. If that last one makes no sense to you, ya better click that play button! Shout the fk out to Tanya, Scoochi Verucci and AJ's bag of c%*ts. The songs featured in this episode are "The Switch" by AJ Marks and "Ride" by The Post Romantics. You can find your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial, our guests at @thepostromantics, and be sure to email your questions/comments/bryans/flefphs at AIAhosts@gmail.com
Jess is joined by AJ Marks and Megan Sola-Guinto from the podcast American Idiots Abroad, to discuss your problems. Can you call someone your boyfriend if you've never met face-to-face? Do you always have to support your partner with new things, even if in your heart you know they're not very good at them? And should you call someone again if they turn up to a date in a "Make America Great Again" cap?! If you have a dilemma that you'd like us to discuss, then get in touch on our socials - @dilemmasjess on Twitter and Instagram - and of course, we'll keep your name confidential if you ask us to! We hope you enjoy Dilemmas... If you do, please subscribe, rate and review it now! If you feel as if you need to talk to someone, then we recommend the mental health charity Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk
Happy St. Paddy's Day!!! Celebrate by listening to even more of our conversation with guests Patrick Blaney and Dara Tohill of A Burial At Sea! Also be sure to check out "I'm the Worst" by AJ Marks, available now on all music platforms!!
Boxford resident and Masconomet alum AJ Marks performs a clip from his upcoming solo release, "I'm the Worst." A songwriter and singer, Marks is attending the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, of which Sir Paul McCartney is a co-founder.