Podcast appearances and mentions of Max Martin

"You drew stars around my scars, but now I'm bleeding." This week, we're doing a Show & Tell episode on one of Taylor's most recurring literary devices: scars. From the ice-cold wounds of “Cold As You” from her debut album to the wistful “cardigan” of folklore and the Kingpin-Taylor energy of “CANCELLED!” from The Life of a Showgirl, we trace how Taylor's use of scars has evolved from pure pain to reclaimed power. We talk Odysseus, Harry Potter, Death Eaters (yes, really), shattering glass ceilings, and what it means to turn a mark of suffering into a VIP passport. Join us as we explore what scars say about heroes, villains, and the very specific experience of being a woman in your 30s who has finally decided the wounds were worth it. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe. After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com Songs Discussed in This Episode: Cold As You — Taylor Swift (Taylor Swift, 2006) — written by Taylor Swift & Liz Rose Cardigan — Taylor Swift (folklore, 2020) — written by Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner CANCELLED! — Taylor Swift (The Life of a Showgirl, 2025) — written by Max Martin, Shellback & Taylor Swift Referenced in This Episode: Hamlet, William Shakespeare Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling The Odyssey, Homer The Mufasa (2024 film) Episode Highlights: [00:03] Intro: Welcome to the Show & Tell on Scars — not the Lion King villain (but kind of) [07:17] Cold As You (debut, 2006): Ice burns, emotional wounds, and counting scars vs. counting stars [14:20] Cardigan (folklore, 2020): "You drew stars around my scars, but now I'm bleeding" [25:00] CANCELLED! (The Life of a Showgirl, 2025): Matching scars as passport to the underworld Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social! TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com Affiliate Codes: Krowned Krystals — krownedkrystals.com, use code APTS at checkout for 10% off! Libro.fm — Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here: tinyurl.com/aptslibro This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

Cette semaine dans la cover du #DriveRTL2, Margaux Lassalle s'est intéressée au premier tube planétaire de Britney Spears : "...Baby One More Time". Sorti en 1998 alors que la chanteuse n'avait que 16 ans, le morceau, écrit et produit par le génie suédois Max Martin, a eu l'effet d'un véritable raz-de-marée. Il a non seulement propulsé Britney Spears au rang de superstar internationale, mais a également marqué le grand retour de la pop adolescente à la fin des années 90, après une période dominée par le grunge et le rock alternatif. Ce succès phénoménal a logiquement inspiré de nombreux artistes, donnant lieu à des relectures dans des styles radicalement différents. Dès 1999, le groupe pop-rock écossais Travis en proposait une version live acoustique, suivi en 2005 par les New-Yorkais de Fountains of Wayne. Le titre a ensuite prouvé sa capacité à s'adapter aux genres les plus inattendus, avec une surprenante version metalcore signée par le groupe américain August Burns Red en 2009, ou encore une relecture rockabilly par The Baseballs en 2016. Plus récemment, en 2019, le groupe de pop indie The Marías a choisi de se le réapproprier dans une version lente et atmosphérique. Plus de vingt-cinq ans après sa sortie, l'héritage de la chanson est toujours bien vivant, comme en témoigne la toute dernière reprise en date. Pour la bande originale du film d'animation "Kung Fu Panda 4", c'est Tenacious D, le groupe mené par Jack Black, qui a transformé ce tube pop en un puissant hymne hard rock, taillé pour les stades. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

La story du jour c'est celle de Max Martin…Suite de notre semaine consacrée aux producteurs de l'ombre – pas forcément inconnus d'ailleurs mais qui se sont fait une spécialité d'œuvrer pour le succès des autres. Du genre à sublimer la carrière d'artistes qui se battent pour arracher une séance en studio ! Aujourd'hui c'est Max Martin.

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down Ariana Grande's highly anticipated new single “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” Released May 29, 2026 as the lead track from her 8th studio album Petal (arriving July 31, 2026), the song follows a cryptic black-and-white teaser that sparked massive fan theories with its distorted water-drop sounds and eerie atmosphere. Produced by Max Martin, ILYA, and Ariana herself, the track is described by Grande as one of her favorite songs she'll ever write.Analytic Dreamz explores Petal's 12-track vision — an emotionally raw project about breaking negative attachments, internal struggles, and emotional transformation — plus details on the 41-date world tour launching June 6, 2026, including 10 nights at London's O2 Arena. The discussion also covers the Dangerous Woman 10th Anniversary Edition and its 18 tracks.Tune in for in-depth analysis, release timeline breakdowns, and what fans can expect from Ariana's most fearless era yet. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The crew is live from Las Vegas breaking down Teyana Taylor's legendary hoodie-and-sweats response to Billboard's teleprompter disaster.

Nordmark Pod får besök av kreatören och entreprenören Pontus Frankenstein! Det samtalas om och att; Obayaty, Frankensteins monster, kreativt hem, film i USA, examen på Beckmans, organiska processer, visionärer, gehör för mina idéer, lärde mig tacka nej, arbetsnarkoman, tur skapas genom hur du lever livet, vad är det för liv man vill leva? I Max Martins studio groddes idén, Jag tycker inte om att tänka så, NÄ, många bollar i luften, vågar driva projekt, nyckeln till mänsklighetens överlevnad, nostalgi som bränsle eller energi, självförtroende och den bästa versionen av sig själv.. Mäktigt! Produktion av NordmarkEditering av NordmarkMix av Nordmark

Happy National Boston Marathon Day! We kick off the episode with some very realistic running motivation, reminding everyone that making it to the start line with your bodily fluids sorted out is half the battle, and taking a trip to the medical tent just means you get a cooler story. We recount Erin's brutal weekend "marathon" hike up Pulpit Rock, which featured Dan hiking in flip flops and eventually having to shove a 40 pound, heavily breathing Bucky the pug into his backpack. Erin also gives a week two update on her "Pull-Up Revolution," celebrating the awakening of her "sleeper cell muscles". Erin then spirals over her invite to the Dick's Sporting Goods Varsity Team brand trip in Tampa, specifically stressing over how to dress "camera ready" without looking like she consulted ChatPPP for fashion advice.In niche internet and pop culture news, we cover the genius behind the "Two Cute Labs" (Stink and Bink) who went viral for selling "your ad here" space on their backs. We also discuss the growing "Jason Kelce fatigue" after his appearance at The Masters frustrated traditionalists, and debate the so called decorum decline involving college bros flipping off cameras outside Augusta National.In sports, we break down two disqualifications: Matt Choi getting DQ'd from an Ironman for drafting (and missing the penalty tent because he skipped orientation), and the shocking overturning of a Pokémon Go Regional Championship simply because the winner put his headphones down too forcefully.We then present our very serious, hard hitting journalism segment: an interview with Max Martin, the CEO of the Enhanced Games! We debrief our chat with him, discussing the $1 million world record prizes, the fascinating concept of building a digital first stadium in just four weeks, and how athletes are utilizing FDA approved testing and doctors to compete safely. Finally, we wrap up with a heartwarming "No Bad, No Sad" story about King Randall's program, where he takes young men to the grocery store to teach them essential life skills like picking produce, doing laundry, and speaking with eye contact.

Vi snackar om The Prodigys satsning på att spela arenor, en EPA-idé som stektes, internet, en dag på jobbet med Huggorm, ödet att inte vara bäst sångare i bandet, konsertbeteenden vi inte gillar, jukebox-musikalen & Julia och annat smått och gott.Dessutom har Ricky Holmquist lyssnat på ett Placebo-örhänge, ett coolt countrygäng och Ghost-avknoppningen Priest medan Mikael Mjörnberg lyssnat på gamla danshits och supersnabb kanadensisk metal.I den stående punkten "Skivcirkeln" diskuterar vi Nirvanas banbrytande "Nevermind" från 1991.Musiken som diskuteras i avsnittet hittar ni här: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HOHB6UGHXRnfPvvygKNxI?si=4a6f8e3670cf4996Vinjettfoto: Martin Wilson (https://www.facebook.com/fotografmartinwilson)Vinjettmusik: Systemet (https://open.spotify.com/artist/72k91zc6DR3LSq87r4fnVO?si=dcfb98a9377e428a)

Embarquez pour une nouvelle étape du Rock Trip dans LeDriveRTL2 ! Ce jeudi, Margaux Lassalle nous emmène en Suède. Au-delà de ses paysages grandioses, de son saumon gravlax et de l'incontournable IKEA, le pays scandinave possède une richesse musicale exceptionnelle. Du traditionnel "nyckelharpa" à la pop légendaire d'ABBA et des Cardigans, en passant par les tubes planétaires du regretté "Avicii" ou les productions de Max Martin, la Suède est une véritable terre de musique. Côté rock, le pays n'est pas en reste ! Margaux retrace cette histoire électrique en passant par les monuments des années 80 comme Europe, le punk de Refused, le garage rock explosif de The Hives et le post-punk survolté des Viagra Boys, sans oublier de saluer la très riche scène métal locale (Ghost, Opeth, Sabaton). Pour clore ce voyage nordique en beauté, découvrez à la fin de cette chronique le titre "Parlor" de Kent, l'un des groupes de rock alternatif les plus emblématiques de Suède, à écouter en intégralité ! Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Aujourd'hui, on ouvre le dossier des stratégies marketing les plus improbables — et parfois les plus géniales — de la pop internationale. Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Cardi B : trois cerveaux et trois plans d'attaque différents pour tenter de conquérir la planète… ou au moins notre fil d'actu. Certaines ont joué la carte du mystère absolu, d'autres ont dégainé des idées tellement énormes qu'on se demande encore pourquoi personne n'a appuyé sur le bouton “stop”. Et puis il y a celles qui ont tenté un coup de poker… sans forcément avoir les bonnes cartes.Dans cet épisode, on va démêler ce qui a vraiment fonctionné, ce qui a tourné court, et ce que ces choix révèlent de la mécanique — parfois impitoyable — de la pop moderne.  Quelles tactiques ont changé la donne ? Lesquelles nous ont laissé perplexe ? Et surtout : qu'est-ce que ça nous apprend sur l'art de rester incontournable ? Préparez-vous à un décryptage aussi instructif que taquin !Crédits de l'épisode : - "Jealous" (Beyoncé Knowles, Noel "Detail" Fisher, Andre Eric Proctor, Lyrica Anderson, Brian Soko, Rasool Diaz, Jordy "Boots" Asher)- "Standing on the sun" feat. Mr. Vegas (Sia Furler, Greg Kurstin, Beyoncé, Noel Fisher, Brian Soko, Rasool Diaz, Andre Eric Proctor, Greg Kurstin, Pharrell Williams)- "Drunk in love" feat. Jay-Z (Noel Fisher, Shawn Carter, André Eric Proctor, Jérôme Harmon, Rasool Diaz, Brian Soko, Timothy Mosley, Beyoncé, Detail, Timbaland, Boots, The order)- "Pretty hurts" (Joshua Coleman, Sia Furler, Beyoncé Knowles, Ammo)- "*** Flawless" feat. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash, Chauncey Hollis, Rey Reel, Hit-Boy)- "Roulette" (Katy Perry, Max Martin, Shellback, Ali Payami, Ferras Alqaisi)- "Chained to the rythm" feat. Skip Marley (Katy Perry, Max Martin, Ali Payami, Skip Marley, Sia Furler)- "Bon appétit" feat. Migos (Katy Perry, Max Martin, Shellback, Oscar Holter, Kirsnick Kharl Ball, Quavious Marshall, Kiari Cephus, Ferras)- "Swish Swish" feat. Nicki Minaj (Katy Perry, Duke Dumont, PJ "Promnite" Sledge, Starrah, Brittany Hazard, Nicki Minaj, Roland Clark, Noah Passovoy)- "Pendulum" (Katy Perry, Jeff Bhasker, Sarah Hudson, Illangelo)- "This is how we do" (Katy Perry, Klas Ahlund, Max Martin)- "I like it" feat. Bad Bunny & J. Balvin (Manny Rodriguez, Tony Pabon, J. Balvin, Anthony Germaine White, Belcalis Almanzar, Benito Antonio Ocasio Matinez, Edgar Machuca, Edgar Wilmer Semper-Vargas, Jordan Thorpe, Benny Bonilla, Luian Malavé, Marcos E. Masis, Noah Assad, Vincent Watson, Xavier Semer Vargas)- "Up" (Belcalis Almanzar, Edis Selmani, James D. Steed, Jordan Thorpe, Joshua Baker, Matthew "Sean Island" Allen, Colin Leonard, DJ SwanQo, Pardison Fontaine, Yung Dza)- "Man of your word" feat. Dougie F (Belcalis Almanzar, Douglas Ford, Javaan Durrell Anderson, Jeff Kleinman, Darrale Jones, Jonathan "Brooklyn Johnny" Descartes)- "Principal" feat. Janet Jackson (Belcalis Almanzar, Deandre Sumpter, Jordan Thorpe, Monte Moir, Omar Perrin, Darrale Jones, Jonathan "Brooklyn Johnny" Descartes, Dizzy Banko, Kuk Harrell, Omar Grand)- Bodega Baddie (Belcalis Almanzar, Fourtee Crawford, Duwayne Mills, Gilbert Baba, Juan de Los Santos, Kofi Amponsah, Roosevelt Jean)Cet épisode contient des extraits des interviews de :- Beyoncé lors du SVA Directors Screening (12/12/2013) disponible sur sa chaîne Youtube officielle- Katy Perry pour Access Hollywood (13/02/2017), dans l'émission Carpool Karaoké (24/05/2017), dans son livestream Youtube (2017), dans l'émission The Howard Stern Show (27/07/2020)- Cardi B dans l'émission The tonight show starring Jimmy Fallon (17/09/2025) et pour Sirius XM (19/09/2025)Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Hoe is het om naar een groot stadionconcert te gaan met schitterende decors, dansers en vuurwerk, als je slecht ziet? We vragen het ons af in de Machine van deze week, en bespreken verschillende manieren waarop mensen met beperkingen zich kunnen bewegen in clubs en podia. Waaronder een initiatief van de Johan Cruijff ArenA om komende zomer bij grote concerten commentaar te geven voor mensen met een visuele beperking. En verder: Charlie Harding van de Amerikaanse podcast Switched On Pop is te gast om de band tussen Robyn en Max Martin te duiden. Switched On Pop's eigen aflevering over Robyn (https://open.spotify.com/episode/05qZg3nU7amBQJV93tq0gH?si=e890ce05991441ca ) Switched On Pop over Max Martin (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7o8tMo9ySeS48tM8KuxTKL?si=90ab506158a54f3f)

& Juliet has taken Broadway and the West End by storm and earned 8 Olivier nominations and it's set to debut in New Zealand. The show was created by Schitt's Creek writer David West Read and it offers a new twist on the Shakespeare classic, where Juliet gets to live out her own story - soundtracked by Max Martin hits everyone knows. Kiwi actress and singer Awhimai Fraser is set to star and director Hamish Mouat is in charge of bringing the show to life - and they're promising everyone will be on their feet by the end. "There's great humour in it, but there's great heart and there are these really amazing stories of discovery and identity and standing up for yourself and what you believe in and who you believe you should be." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"She had a marvelous time ruining everything" This week, we're doing a Show and Tell episode on one of literature's most enduring narrative structures: the Hero's Journey. We explore three songs through the Hero's Journey lens: Maansi unpacks the cross-generational dual hero's story in "The Last Great American Dynasty" (Folklore, 2020), Jenn applies the framework to "Down Bad" (The Tortured Poets Department, 2024),and Jodi walks us through how "The Life of a Showgirl" (The Life of a Showgirl, 2025) follows every classic beat, from the call to adventure to the triumphant (and pithy) return. Plus: the Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Hindu goddess Kali, The Traitors, and why Jodi thinks the bridge of "The Life of a Showgirl" might be Taylor's greatest bridge of all time.   Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics!   aptaylorswift.com   Mentioned in This Episode: The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell The Hunger Games trilogy, Suzanne Collins The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien Star Wars (original trilogy) The Last Great American Dynasty (Folklore, 2020) — Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner Down Bad (The Tortured Poets Department, 2024) — Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff The Life of a Showgirl (The Life of a Showgirl, 2025) — Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Shellback & Mathias Bielandt   Episode Highlights 00:36 Welcome and intro — what is the Hero's Journey (the Monomyth)? 17:43 The Last Great American Dynasty: Multiple hero's journeys in one song 31:57 Down Bad: The Hero's Journey when you're sent home against your will 43:56 The Life of a Showgirl: A textbook Hero's Journey   Follow AP Taylor Swift Podcast on Social! TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro   Email us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com   Affiliate Codes Krowned Krystals — krownedkrystals.com — use code APTS at checkout for 10% off! Libro.fm — Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here: tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

In this episode of The Gay Mix, Adam kicks things off by recapping a celebrity chef dinner he and his husband Marc attended at a casino near the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, featuring Chopped judge Scott Conant. The evening came with some colorful complications — a smoker parked next to the line, a visibly sick and sweating chef, and Adam's strategic dash to be first in line for the signed cookbook. Daniel then shares his experience at "Goofy's Mystiki Tour," a Walt Disney World cast member trivia and puzzle event held after hours at Animal Kingdom, where his team tackled 50 deep-cut Disney trivia questions and 12 puzzles but ultimately fell short of solving the final challenge. The two also hatch a real-time plan to send an edible fruit arrangement to their fellow podcaster "Big Fatty," who's staying at an Embassy Suites in Las Vegas — a bit that runs hilariously through the entire episode.The show features their recurring segments, including the "Contact" segment with listener voicemails (highlighted by their "Celebrity Death Phone" calls reporting the passing of Bud Cort, Robert Duvall, and Eric Dane), a homegrown news quiz where Daniel scores 3 out of 5, and a speed round of Disney Trivial Pursuit. They dig into their thoughts on the season 50 premiere of Survivor and the finale of The Traitors, with Adam conflicted about the winning traitor's ruthless betrayal strategy and Daniel geeking out over continuity editing mistakes he spotted in both shows. A birthday segment rounds things out with audio clues for Josh Groban, Michael Bolton, producer Max Martin, and actress Téa Leoni.Email: Contact@MinMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

Swedish pop star Robyn emerged as a phenomenon in the mid 1990s, an ingenue whose work with Max Martin presaged the R&B crossover hits of acts like Britney and the Backstreet Boys. Since her debut, she's released a string of albums that have shaped the sound of dance music as we know it. Now, Robyn is releasing her first new album in eight years, Sexistential, and she's given us three singles made up of her signature combination of thumping bass and ethereal vocals, while innovating into new personal –and vulnerable — territory. With raps about IVF, references to Blondie, a return to her collaboration with Max Martin, and our introduction of “drum n grace” to the lexicon, this episode is manna for Robyn fans and tyros alike. Stick around as we unveil a new feature, “Quick Hits,” a down-and-dirty carousel ride through the most interesting new releases, from ASAP Rocky to Zach Bryan. Songs discussed: Robyn – Dopamine Robyn – Show Me Love Charli XCX, Robyn, Yung Lean – 360 remix Jamie XX, Robyn – Life Robyn – Konichiwa Bitches Blondie – Rapture Robyn – Honey Robyn – Missing U Robyn – Call Your Girlfriend Taio Cruz – Dynamite Robyn – Play Robyn – Talk to Me Robyn – Do You Know (What It Takes) Robyn – Sexistential Andre 3000 – I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a 'Rap' Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time Robyn – Cobrastyle Robyn – Dancing On My Own A$AP Rocky – PUNK ROCKY Zach Bryan – Plastic Cigarette David Byrne – Driver's License Moonchild – Up From Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Playlist con música relacionada al episodio:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3l0xXkl8EF29OlpCWwu7OZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9oBrXWdjjXTIEjY-TbzzLsSTbgcEB0Z8Britney Spears no es solo un ícono mediático; es la arquitecta definitiva del Teen Pop que definió el cambio de milenio. Junto al productor Max Martin, Britney estableció una estética sonora de "pop perfecto", caracterizada por melodías pegajosas, ganchos irresistibles y una producción industrial impecable. Britney durante años fue referenciada en la cultura pop. Únete a nuestro grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1012646383467657Síguenos: https://www.instagram.com/musicosdesillonpodcast/https://twitter.com/musicosdesillonhttps://www.facebook.com/musicosdesillon/

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Taylor grew up on a Christmas tree farm and moved to Nashville to become a country star before ditching it all to become the pop princess marketing maven the world knows today. The boys get together to talk about Taylor hooky lines, and Max Martin's production stamp, the Swiftie community's connection to Phish-heads.Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 50+ bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vvYENIoRw4wmOL9cM7f7g?si=3fbcc19a01c0467cListen to 1989 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2QJmrSgbdM35R67eoGQo4j?si=YYyAIq8nRhSzqT4xpNFyTQIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: (after Best Tweets of 2025) Bad Brains - I Against I

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Pre-order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!– In Future Posts– Minor Tiresias– & Juliet by Max Martin and David West Read– Chicago by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse– Six by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss– Beetlejuice the Musical by Eddie Perfect– Little Bear Ridge Road by Samuel D. Hunter– Steppenwolf Theatre Company– Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee– Horace & PeteFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David YezziOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Today's guest is the producer behind some of the biggest songs of the last 15 years — from “Wrecking Ball,” “Timber,” and “Dark Horse” to early records with The Weeknd and Britney Spears.From teaching himself production on cracked software and vinyl turntables… to going on a run of genre-defining hits.And the writer is… Cirkut!In this episode, he opens up about his early grind, the moment Britney cut his beat, his first sessions in LA, working alongside Max Martin and Dr. Luke, and the mindset that helped him go from unknown kid with an MPC to one of the most important producers in modern pop.A special thank you to our sponsors...Our lead sponsor, NMPA aka the National Music Publisher's Association. Your support means the world to us!And @splice -- the best sample library on the market, period.00:00 — Intro: Who is Cirkut?00:04:37 — Early music influences: hip-hop, DJ culture00:05:49 — Discovering DJ gear & beat manipulation00:07:55 — First exposure to FruityLoops & early production00:10:24 — DJ'ing pep rallies with vinyl00:12:36 — Applying early skills later for Lady Gaga00:14:14 — Skipping audio classes to make beats00:16:46 — Early Drake encounter in Toronto00:18:40 — How the name “Cirkut” was born00:21:35 — How a CD of his beats got to Britney Spears00:22:10 — First big cut: Britney's “Papi”00:23:01 — Discovering electronic music & the blog era00:23:49 — Learning from Masterkraft (the MySpace era)00:33:00 — Working with The Weeknd on “High For This”00:33:57 — Recognizing Abel's early greatness00:35:06 — Moving to LA & hustling through the rat race00:38:49 — What finally got him out of the rat race00:39:33 — The call from Dr. Luke00:41:11 — The Flo Rida / Levels / Good Feeling near-miss00:42:37 — Losing a big cut overnight00:43:19 — When the hits start stacking: “Where Have You Been,” “Wrecking Ball,” “Timber”00:44:48 — The thing he brought that cut through the noise00:47:18 — What it's like creating with Max Martin00:49:36 — Winning Producer of the Year (Junos)00:50:17 — When Cirkut realized he belonged at the top00:52:04 — Why his ego is different00:53:15 — His quiet superpower in the roomHosted by Ross GolanProduced by Joe London and Jad SaadWatercolor by Michael White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you hear the term “superproducer,” names like George Martin, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, Pharrell Williams or Missy Elliott might come to mind. But … Robert “Mutt” Lange? Probably not. Yet Lange was by some measures the biggest hitmaker—the producer of more top-selling albums than any of those better-known producers. The South African studio wiz crafted the arena-rock sound of AC/DC and Def Leppard. Then, Lange transformed the Cars, Billy Ocean, Bryan Adams, and Shania Twain into fist-pumping stadium-fillers, too. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces Mutt Lange's legacy of loud—and his uncanny success on the pop charts. He poured sugar on every hit. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you hear the term “superproducer,” names like George Martin, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, Pharrell Williams or Missy Elliott might come to mind. But … Robert “Mutt” Lange? Probably not. Yet Lange was by some measures the biggest hitmaker—the producer of more top-selling albums than any of those better-known producers.The South African studio wiz crafted the arena-rock sound of AC/DC and Def Leppard. Then, Lange transformed the Cars, Billy Ocean, Bryan Adams, and Shania Twain into fist-pumping stadium-fillers, too.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces Mutt Lange's legacy of loud—and his uncanny success on the pop charts. He poured sugar on every hit.Podcast production by Kevin Bendis.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you hear the term “superproducer,” names like George Martin, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, Pharrell Williams or Missy Elliott might come to mind. But … Robert “Mutt” Lange? Probably not. Yet Lange was by some measures the biggest hitmaker—the producer of more top-selling albums than any of those better-known producers.The South African studio wiz crafted the arena-rock sound of AC/DC and Def Leppard. Then, Lange transformed the Cars, Billy Ocean, Bryan Adams, and Shania Twain into fist-pumping stadium-fillers, too.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces Mutt Lange's legacy of loud—and his uncanny success on the pop charts. He poured sugar on every hit.Podcast production by Kevin Bendis.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frizz and Bob take a big-picture dive into Pop: Then and Now. Naturally, Bob pours some Old Grand-Dad Bonded, and Frizz downs a new glass of Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, as they unfold how we got from troubadours and Tin Pan Alley to MTV idols, Max Martin machines, and TikTok-engineered hooks for the FYP. They trace pop's constant reinvention through technology, Black innovation, and generational shifts, while taking a look at Sabrina Carpenter's new-stalgia, Taylor "Showgirl" Swift, and the way virality now shapes what's considered "success." It's a fast tour through pop's past, its present chaos, and a game so hard... you'd wish you wrote a whole song about it.

When you hear the term “superproducer,” names like George Martin, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, Pharrell Williams or Missy Elliott might come to mind. But … Robert “Mutt” Lange? Probably not. Yet Lange was by some measures the biggest hitmaker—the producer of more top-selling albums than any of those better-known producers. The South African studio wiz crafted the arena-rock sound of AC/DC and Def Leppard. Then, Lange transformed the Cars, Billy Ocean, Bryan Adams, and Shania Twain into fist-pumping stadium-fillers, too. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces Mutt Lange's legacy of loud—and his uncanny success on the pop charts. He poured sugar on every hit. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you hear the term “superproducer,” names like George Martin, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, Pharrell Williams or Missy Elliott might come to mind. But … Robert “Mutt” Lange? Probably not. Yet Lange was by some measures the biggest hitmaker—the producer of more top-selling albums than any of those better-known producers. The South African studio wiz crafted the arena-rock sound of AC/DC and Def Leppard. Then, Lange transformed the Cars, Billy Ocean, Bryan Adams, and Shania Twain into fist-pumping stadium-fillers, too. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces Mutt Lange's legacy of loud—and his uncanny success on the pop charts. He poured sugar on every hit. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you hear the term “superproducer,” names like George Martin, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, Pharrell Williams or Missy Elliott might come to mind. But … Robert “Mutt” Lange? Probably not. Yet Lange was by some measures the biggest hitmaker—the producer of more top-selling albums than any of those better-known producers. The South African studio wiz crafted the arena-rock sound of AC/DC and Def Leppard. Then, Lange transformed the Cars, Billy Ocean, Bryan Adams, and Shania Twain into fist-pumping stadium-fillers, too. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces Mutt Lange's legacy of loud—and his uncanny success on the pop charts. He poured sugar on every hit. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Martin is the biggest pop producer of all time, having crafted hits across three decades for everyone from Britney and Backstreet Boys to Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande and so many more. He recently re-teamed with Taylor for her 12 album, The Life of Showgirl, a record that many believe didn't reflect his best work but also made us wonder: What is?  Pop Pantheon favs Aisha Harris, Molly Mary O'Brien, and Sam Murphy return for a roundtable with DJ Louie to break down the secret sauce to Max's 30 years of in the biz, before each sharing their top 5 Max song of all time.Grab tickets to our Best Pop of 2025 Live Show in NYC on 12/9Check out a playlist of our Max Martin picksJoin Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram

T. Kyle and Brad discuss Taylor Swift's new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl,' including Internet reactions, promo, the Max Martin and Shellback of it all, the alleged Charli xcx diss, Travis Kelce's “Wood,” and thoughts on her post-Eras Tour career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift's twelfth album has sparked endless speculation about who each song is "really about," but that might be the wrong question entirely. The Life of a Showgirl isn't biography, it's polyphonic auto-fiction, where Swift writes from multiple character perspectives while blurring the lines between autobiography and theatrical performance. The album's "showgirl sound" traces from Shakespearean tragedy (Ophelia's drowning rewritten as salvation) through Golden Age Hollywood orchestration to contemporary pop production with Max Martin and Shellback. Unusual musical choices like the jarring five-measure phrase in "Fate of Ophelia" reinforce the album's central theme: the tension between public performance and private reality. By treating the album as a theatrical show rather than a celebrity tell-all, listeners can finally hear what Swift is actually saying… or can they? Taylor Swift "Love Story" Taylor Swift "Blank Space" Taylor Swift "The Fate of Ophelia" Taylor Swift "Elizabeth Taylor" Irving Berlin "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody" Fred Astaire "Puttin' on the Ritz" Taylor Swift "Opalite" George Michael "Father Figure" Taylor Swift "Father Figure" Taylor Swift "Eldest Daughter" Taylor Swift "Tim McGraw" Taylor Swift "Ruined the Friendship" Weezer "Beverly Hills" Pixies "Where Is My Mind" Charli XCX "Sympathy Is a Knife" Charli XCX "Everything Is Romantic" Taylor Swift "Actually Romantic" Mean Girls "Meet the Plastics" Taylor Swift "Wi$h Li$t" Stevie Wonder "Superstition" The Jackson 5 "I Want You Back" Taylor Swift "Wood" Nirvana "Lithium" Nirvana "Something in the Way" Taylor Swift "Canceled" Taylor Swift "Honey" Taylor Swift feat. Sabrina Carpenter "Life of a Showgirl" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sören “Sulo” Karlsson is mostly known as the frontman of the Swedish boogie rockers, The Diamond Dogs. But he's also known for being the singer of the UK supergroup, The Crunch, featuring members from The Clash, Sham 69 and Cockney Rejects.  Since the early 1990's, Sulo has been carrying the torch for early 70's soulful rock ‘n roll well rooted in British history.Through his career he's worked with artists such as Ian Hunter, Terry Reid, Robert Wyatt, Max Martin, Crystal Gayle, Paul Young, Maria McKee and more.Besides being one of Sweden's most prolific singer/songwriters, he's also an author of a handful of books, including co-writing the autobiography of the former UEFA President, Lennart Johansson, who was one of the most influential leaders of international football, or soccer, as we call it in America.  Lennart Johansson was the brains behind the Champions League. He was also responsible for bringing England back into the European cups with his famous words, “England needs Europe and Europe needs England.”  I've read Sulo's book, Lennart Johannson: A Mate Among Bigwigs and Trophies, and found it to be a fascinating study of the legendary international soccer leader's life growing up as a poor boy from the outskirts of Stockholm who had the unusual gift to be able to bring people together to work toward fair play in a game that includes everyone. I highly recommend Sulo's terrific book to you.https://wildkingdom.se/artists/sulo/https://www.newhavenpublishingltd.com/soren-sulo-karlsson/

Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl has been released into the world, shattering records across the globe.So now, with the help of two Swift insiders and experts, we’re here to unpack the hidden details buried within the lyrics that even the most die-hard TS fans definitely missed.From all the celebrity names that were secretly name-checked on the album, to the inspiration beyond the songs, the moments that made us swoon and a few extreme fan emotions thrown in, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes guide to The Life of a Showgirl.CAN'T GET ENOUGH TAY TAY? LISTEN HERE: MORNING TEA: Taylor's Showgirl Era Takes OverNina Dobrev & Zac Efron’s Revenge Hook-Up and We Have Notes On Taylor Swift’s New MovieRead Bree Player's review of The Life Of A Showgirl here. The Spill's new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik, Tina Burke & Bree PlayerExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lights, camera, showtime! It's time to talk about Taylor Swift's newest album: 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the record and why this is an album you should just have fun with (1:00), how Swift's reunion with Max Martin and Shellback worked out (31:33), how Swift continues to be powered by conflict on songs like "Father Figure" and "Actually Romantic" (1:07:41), and much, much more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Join Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect to explore Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl (2025), her 12th studio album. Released Oct. 3, it broke Spotify records with 6M+ pre-saves and became 2025's most-streamed album in under 11 hours. TikTok buzz soared with #TSthelifeofashowgirl hitting 180K posts. Swift, now the first woman to surpass 100M album sales, drives massive physical sales with vinyl variants. Paired with a $25M–$30M cinema event and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, this release cements her dominance. Dive into the stats and impact! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ Join Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect to explore Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl (2025), her 12th studio album. Released Oct. 3, it broke Spotify records with 6M+ pre-saves and became 2025's most-streamed album in under 11 hours. TikTok buzz soared with #TSthelifeofashowgirl hitting 180K posts. Swift, now the first woman to surpass 100M album sales, drives massive physical sales with vinyl variants. Paired with a $25M–$30M cinema event and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, this release cements her dominance. Dive into the stats and impact! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Join Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect to explore Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl (2025), her 12th studio album. Released Oct. 3, it broke Spotify records with 6M+ pre-saves and became 2025's most-streamed album in under 11 hours. TikTok buzz soared with #TSthelifeofashowgirl hitting 180K posts. Swift, now the first woman to surpass 100M album sales, drives massive physical sales with vinyl variants. Paired with a $25M–$30M cinema event and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, this release cements her dominance. Dive into the stats and impact! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!In this emergency minisode, Mary and Kelsey share their real-time, unedited thoughts on Taylor Swift's newest album, The Life Of A Showgirl, which was produced in partnership with Max Martin and Shellback. Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedpodEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411

How does a country of 10 million people dominate the global pop charts? From ABBA's Eurovision breakthrough to Max Martin's methodical hit-making, Sweden has quietly engineered a kind of musical Stockholm Syndrome: we've all become captives to their sound without realizing it. Listen to the crystalline vocal production and deceptively simple chord progressions in tracks by Lisa, Childish Gambino, and Addison Rae, and you're hearing Sweden's sonic fingerprint so embedded in pop's DNA that it now defines the genre itself. We sit down with pop star Zara Larsson to explore her love letter to home, "Midnight Sun." As she puts it, "I can't really leave Sweden; it's just something that's like a part of who I am," a sentiment that captures how Swedish pop's unique blend of melancholy and euphoria, mirroring the country's extreme seasons, has made us all willing prisoners of Stockholm's musical empire. Songs Discussed Lisa ft. Rosalia: "New Woman" Childish Gambino: "Lithonia" Addison Rae: "Fame Is a Gun" Bleachers: "Tiny Moves" Zara Larsson: "Midnight Sun" Robyn: "Show Me Love" Robyn: "Dancing on My Own" Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Brad Mehldau "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest began on YouTube — a teenager posting bedroom covers to a handful of viewers.Now, his songs have been streamed billions of times across the globe.He's headlined sold-out arenas on multiple continents, become a global fashion force, and built one of the most devoted fanbases of his generation.He's collaborated with legends like Max Martin, while never losing the raw honesty that made his music essential in the first place.He's not just a rising star — he's already one of pop's defining voices.And with his new album, he proves that even at the biggest scale, vulnerability is still his superpower.And the writer is… Conan Gray!Follow us on socials! @andthewriteris Thank you to NMPA for sponsoring this season, and fighting for songwriters as well as this podcast.00:00 – This Is Conan Gray (teaser)01:00 – Singing Disney With Ross

Nora and Nathan are not quite done talking about Taylor Swift's forthcoming album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' so they opened up the mailbag to answer some listener questions. They talk about what some of the songs could be about based on their names (1:00), whether Taylor will release a single off of this album (14:53), and how having Max Martin and Shellback as the exclusive producers for this record will affect the sound (27:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Join Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for a detailed segment on Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl, her 12th studio album, released October 3, 2025. Explore the vibrant “Showgirl Orange” aesthetic, set to dominate 2025 trends, and the album's Pre-Raphaelite-inspired visuals, including Swift's confrontational underwater cover art. Produced solely by Max Martin and Shellback, the 12-track pop record features Sabrina Carpenter and vivid storytelling. Analytic Dreamz unpacks its creation during the Eras Tour, cultural impact, and fan theories tying it to Swift's lost Karma album.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

T. Kyle and Brad discuss the cricket crawling on Jennifer Lopez during her show, Mariah Carey loving Crocs and shading the Grammys, Lana Del Rey vs. Ethel Cain depression battle while Nicki Minaj inserts herself, Lisa Barlow singing “No Broke Boys,” and Tinashe complimenting Addison Rae, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Addison Rae, Elvira and Luka on Billboard, Miley Cyrus for Perfect, a farewell to And Just Like That, TikTok Talk featuring Boston realtor Benjamin Smith, and new music mentions from Zara Larsson, Alison Goldfrapp and Girls Aloud, plus PinkPantheress' “Romeo” music video and Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl' with Max Martin and Shellback, the “Applause” anniversary, the New Heights Podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, masters, Easter eggs, and her viral quotes about aging parents, protecting your energy, and focusing on business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kate listened to a two-hour football podcast and lives to tell the tale. In this podcast episode about a podcast episode, Kate obsesses over a 30-something woman and her boyfriend existing and being normal, which surprisingly turned out to be the best entertainment of all. She recaps Taylor Swift's unprecedented appearance on New Heights, where we learned about TS12: The Life of a Showgirl, coming October 3rd. She breaks down her personal interview highlights, from SAT vocab words to otters to human exclamation marks and having fun. She was particularly struck by the Sourdough (10-minute version) airtime that was devoted exclusively to bread puns. She also talks through what we know so far about TS12 and gets excited to make space for more Blank Space pop on this album, exclusively produced by Max Martin and Shellback. Enjoy!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Did you know all of your favorite podcasts, including Be There in Five are on Amazon Music? All you have to say is ‘Alexa, play the podcast Be There In Five on Amazon Music.' Or if you're listening on your phone, just download the Amazon Music app, search for “Be There In Five” and click "Follow."Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive. So today or some quiet Sunday morning when you're feeling inspired, visit Sixpenny.com/BeThereInFive for a stroll through their impeccably designed pieces, and perhaps even order yourself some free swatches. Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive for the Labor Day Sale: Best of Web Offer, which is 27% Off sitewideExclusive for listeners of Be There in Five, from August 15, 2025 → September 8, 2025. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you!Get 15% off Branch Basics with code BETHEREINFIVE at https://branchbasics.com/BETHEREINFIVE! #branchbasicspodCalm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show– get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library. calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE. And tell Calm you heard about them from me!

Taylor Swift has reunited with Max Martin and Shellback for her new album, which means: Bangers. Have you ever driven naked? The eastern coast of the United States is having its muggiest summer since before Diet Coke was invented. Supposedly you can be allergic to your own sweat - yikes! Friends: they cost you money. Plus, Swiftie trivia!

Sarah starts unpacking all the Taylor Swift news. Bob's Movie Club Presents: The Royal Tenenbaums. An Air France flight had to make an emergency landing due to a passenger's medical crisis, but she wasn't happy about it. The strategy of rock, paper, scissors. You may have heard that Taylor was on the New Heights podcast, and we're diving into her and Travis Kelce's adorable relationship. Here's why we think Leonardo Dicaprio feels 32 years old. Chat GPT almost killed a man. Vinnie has one bad tattoo, would it be wrong if his wife wanted to frame it? The gang is discussing the art of the Easter egg. It's not for everyone! Johnny Depp has a shocking collection. Drinking might be on the way out thanks to GenZ. True love makes things easy for Vinnie's wife. PSA: You don't need to be checking out of your hotel rooms anymore. Taylor Swift has reunited with Max Martin and Shellback for her new album, which means: Bangers. Have you ever driven naked? The eastern coast of the United States is having its muggiest summer since before Diet Coke was invented. Supposedly you can be allergic to your own sweat - yikes! Friends: they cost you money. Plus, Swiftie trivia!

JOIN US ON PATREON FOR NEW ERA TEA: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist We're so back divas. Back harder than we ever were before. In today's episode, New Heights is the topic du jour: Taylor Swift makes her podcast debut with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and they get into some nonsense that needs to be corralled by his brother, Jason. Most importantly: we learn more about The Life of a Showgirl. Very much Max Martin, and no Jack Antonoff at all. Tune in for our unfiltered first reactions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle Spencer, popular for her role as Dee Thomas on What's Happening, has died. She was 60. Spencer's co-star Haywood Nelson broke the news on social media. Nelson wrote, Brilliance! It comes in a great many forms. We all have them, and we all have this family's — Dr. Danielle Spencer (June 24, 1965 – August 11, 2025).He added, "We have lost a daughter, sister, family member, What's Happening!! cast member, veterinarian, animal rights proponent and healer, and cancer heroine. Our Shero. Danielle is loved. She will be missed in this form and forever embraced."Spencer appeared on the original What's Happening for three seasons from 1976 to 1979. She also co-starred in What's Happening Now in the 1980s. She went on to attend Tuskegee University Veterinary School in Alabama and became a veterinarian in 1996.Spencer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, but she became a survivor through chemotherapy treatments. Taylor Swift sneakily revealed who is going to be producing her new album, The Life of a Showgirl.Accompanying the album announcement, Taylor Swift launched a Spotify playlist aptly titled And, baby, that's show business for you. The playlist features 22 tracks, all previously released songs produced by Max Martin and Shellback, sparking speculation that the iconic duo may have produced this upcoming album as well.Taylor previously worked with them on the Red, 1989, and Reputation albums. They helped her develop her pop sound after she began her career as a country artist.Longtime collaborator and friend Jack Antonoff seems to be absent from this album cycle, along with Aaron Dessner.You Could Own Tom Petty's 1980 Mercedes Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is attempting to bring back Johnny Depp to the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise. “If he likes the way the part's written, I think he would do it,” he told EW . “It's all about what's on the page, as we all know.” Eddie Van Halen Guitar Expected To Fetch $2-3 Million at AuctionEddie Van Halen's Kramer guitar, modeled after his famous 'Frankenstein' model and later owned by former Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars, is expected to fetch between $2-3 million at auction. Ryan Reynolds may have given us a sign that he might be in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their years-long legal battle over their business partnership.Robert Plant just wrapped the European leg of his tour with his new band Saving Grace. Their North American shows kick off in October. Buzzfeed has a list of celebrities who have partners who have claimed they DIDN'T KNOW THEY WERE FAMOUS when they first met. Or even a few dates into it. Here are a few: Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the latest music news with Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect. In this segment, we unpack Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, announced August 12, 2025, via the New Heights podcast. Explore the glittery orange-themed teasers, pre-order details for vinyl, CD, and cassette, and fan theories about Max Martin and Shellback's potential production. With Swift's historic catalog ownership and Eras Tour success, Analytic Dreamz analyzes what's next for this chart-topping icon. Stay tuned for updates on the album's release and exclusive insights. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

En esta ocasión de EDN & Friends Miami recibimos a Francisco Granados SVP de Warner Music, Leila Cobo CCO de Billboard y Lex Borrero CEO de NEON16 para conversar sobre el estado actual de la industria musical, la diferencia entre la industria anglo y la latina, y qué elementos son indispensables para ser un artista exitoso. Además, hablamos de la función de una disquera en una carrera musical y de por qué el rock sigue llenando estadios aunque no tenga tantas reproducciones en streaming. Agradecimientos especiales a nuestros sponsors **Paisa:** Compra los mejores tequeños de PAISA en  [www.instagram.com/paisa_usa](http://www.instagram.com/paisa_usa) **Santa Teresa Rum 1796**: [buysantateresarum.com](http://buysantateresarum.com/) **Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta:** Reserva en [regencymiamiairport.com](http://regencymiamiairport.com/) **Ideal Rent a Car:** Renta tu carro en Florida con [https://www.instagram.com/rentaideal](https://www.instagram.com/rentaideal/) **Estudio & grip/lighting**: Cascabel Studios  [https://www.instagram.com/cascabelstudios](https://www.instagram.com/cascabelstudios?igsh=MWoxdXNodHpjM2thaA==) **Dirección de Arte**: Art That Kills  [https://www.instagram.com/atk.artdep](https://www.instagram.com/atk.artdep?igsh=MTRqNGxvOHJod2QxaA==) **Dirección de Fotografía**: Rubén Zabala  [https://www.instagram.com/rubzabala](https://www.instagram.com/rubzabala?igsh=MWc1b3h5czV0Y3hpYQ==) Escúchanos en Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4xOM98A8Es30eGevw6tYwe?si=QwORHX8BTMyzKxJOa9_oZQ&dl_branch=1 Y por último, síguenos en nuestras redes sociales: ESCUELA DE NADA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escueladenada/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/escueladenada Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@escueladenada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/escueladenada Discord: https://discord.com/invite/S8bYM6A 0:00 Intro 1:34 Presentando al panel  2:24 El mundo de la música detrás de escenas  3:17 ¿Qué es NEON16? 3:58 Billboard en la casa 4:44 Francisco "El Oso" Granados 5:04 El Oso "creó" a Nacho Redondo 6:16 Leila "creó" a Francisco Granados 6:54 ¿Qué es un A&R?  10:51 Los A&R más legendarios 12:14 Diferencia entre la industria anglo y la latina 14:33 La leyenda de Max Martin  16:00 ¿Cada vez se necesita menos dinero para hacer un hit? 20:14 Ventaja de trabajar con una disquera 23:34 La narrativa de un artista importa 24:31 Hoy un artista puede grabar donde sea  26:16 El poder de la industria antes 27:35 Es difícil que un artista lo logre 29:25 Los artistas nuevos y los conciertos  31:27 Los nichos de nostalgia 36:24 La portada de Sabrina Carpenter y el pop hoy en día 39:09 ¿Qué porcentaje de talento tienes que tener?  44:13 El ejemplo de Justin Bieber 46:58 Cuando estás a un paso de lograrlo 50:34 Ser artista y tener "artistry" 54:30 Hoy en día hay que tomar decisiones rápidas 56:59 Crea contenido desde un sentimiento real 01:00:23 La ambición desmedida y el éxito 01:03:45 Carrera de altibajos 01:07:51 Lo latino se volvió contracultura  01:11:25 El "momentico" de la música latina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kate is joined by Nora Princiotti (host of Every Single Album, author of Hit Girls) to talk about the women who built pop's shiniest decade, like Taylor, Britney, Avril, Ashlee, Beyonce, and beyond. First, they tackle the news that Taylor Swift now owns her masters, then discuss some thoughts about Reputation TV and TS12 clownery, and it doesn't take long for Kate to interject and defend her Be There in Five Holes in a Fence era. Then, Nora shares what inspired her new book Hit Girls they and chat about a variety of topics, like how artists such as TS redefined fandom and authorship in the digital age (and how her MySpace posts laid the groundwork for today's stan culture). They also discuss Avril Lavigne's not-like-other-girls brand, how Ashlee Simpson is correlated with why pop is finally being taken seriously, Max Martin's melodic math, and more. A must-listen for anyone obsessed with pop history, parasocial dynamics, or rereading their old Tumblr posts. Enjoy!Order Nora's book, Hit Girls, hereOrder Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial hereText or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSTo pick up amika's new line of smoothing/anti-frizz products, go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive. For June, amika is giving my listeners a one-time use code for 15% off your first order. Go to my page at loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive for the Fourth of July Sale and the Best of the Web offer, which is 27% off sitewide through July 31. 2025. Hey Beths, did you know all of your favorite podcasts, including Be There in Five are on Amazon Music?All you have to say is ‘Alexa, play the podcast Be There In Five on Amazon Music.' Or if you're listening on your phone, just download the Amazon Music app, search for “Be There In Five” and click "Follow."  For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive. No matter what your summer brings: Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUID-IV.COM and get 20% off your first order with code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Get healthy, glowing skin for summer with clean, vegan face and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BETHEREINFIVE at OSEAMalibu.com. You'll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $60.