http://www.popcrush.com/ en-us ℗ & © Townsquare Media Exploring issues at the forefront of pop culture PopCrush From surprise Beyonce albums to Kanye West Twitter rants, pop culture never rests for a moment, and it's our job to stay on top. Hosted by the PopCrush editorial team - Bradley Stern, Samantha Vincenty, Ali Szubiak and Matthew Donnelly - Some Like It Pop explores the latest breaking headlines, as well as the broader themes in pop culture, plus interviews with guest stars. Exploring issues at the forefront of pop culture PopCrush staff@popcrush.com yes PopCrush Weighing in on the 2017 Grammy Awards, from Beyonce's performance to Adele's controversial win. We break down all the best and worst moments of the evening, including performances from Katy, Gaga and Beyonce and that controversial Adele win for Album Of The Year. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/grammys-2017.mp3 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:00:00 EDT 44:02 popcrush, grammys, beyonce, adele, lemonade, lady gaga, katy perry, some like it pop PopCrush Special guest Lolo dishes on her experience filming 'The Bachelor,' new music and heading out on tour. Singer-songwriter Lolo joins the PopCrush team to talk about her experience while filming 'The Bachelor.' Later, we discuss her music, heading out on tour and an upcoming cruise. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/lolo-pc-final.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 06:00:00 EDT 38:16 popcrush, lolo, the bachelor, corinne, in loving memory of when i gave a shit, singer-songwriter, some like it pop PopCrush Breaking down our predictions for the 2017 Academy Awards. Sam and Matt discuss the top contenders for the 2017 Oscars including 'Moonlight' and 'La La Land,' plus all the snubs and surprises. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/Some_Like_It_Pop_Oscars_final_3.mp3 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 06:00:00 EDT 32:48 popcrush, oscars, 2017 oscars, academy awards, 2017 academy awards, la la land, moonlight, some like it pop PopCrush The breakdown of Fifth Harmony, and the Mariah Carey "meltdown." The PopCrush editorial team discusses the exit of Camila Cabello from Fifth Harmony. Will the group survive? Then, Mariah Carey's New Year's Eve debacle: a career-killer, or just a moment of lip sync whatever? http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/slip-5h.mp3 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 06:00:00 EDT 30:35 popcrush, fifth harmony, mariah carey, camila cabello, some like it pop PopCrush A discussion of the best that 2016 had to offer in music and pop culture. The PopCrush editorial team discusses their favorite albums and pop culture moments from 2016 — and debate what hope still remains for pop music in 2017. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/pcp-best2016.mp3 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:00:00 EDT 37:51 popcrush, best of 2016, best pop albums, new pop music, pop PopCrush ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year In the Life’ – a discussion of the good, the bad, and those final four words. Was ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year In the Life’ worth the wait? Yes, but we’ve got questions, and many thoughts on Rory, those final four words, Luke and Lorelai, that musical and more. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ggrevival.mp3 Thu, 1 Dec 2016 06:00:00 EDT 54:27 popcrush, gilmore girls, netflix, rory gilmore, gilmore, tv, tv recaps, a year in the life PopCrush Breaking down the results of the U.S. presidential election. Reacting to the news of Donald Trump's victory, pop star protests and personal reactions. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/election-podcast.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:00:00 EDT 52:52 popcrush, election, donald trump, hillary clinton, pop culture, music PopCrush Breaking down Lady Gaga's fifth studio album, 'Joanne.' The PopCrush editorial team weighs in on their honest feelings about Gaga's new 'stripped down' era, the music and her pop star persona. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep15.mp3 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 06:00:00 EDT 38:38 popcrush, lady gaga, joanne, pop culture, music PopCrush 'Gilmore Girls'-centric episode: A ranking of Lorelai Gilmore's boyfriends — Jason, Max, Christopher and Luke Danes — in anticipation of Netflix's 'A Year in the Life' revival movies. Ranking Lorelai Gilmore's men: Max, Jason, Christopher and Luke. Ahead of Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls: A Year In the Life' movies, PopCrush editors Samantha Vincenty and Ali Szubiak dissect Lorelai's love life over the course of 7 seasons in Stars Hollow. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/PopCrushPodcast_gg2.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:00:00 EDT 35:13 popcrush, gilmore girls, pop culture, music PopCrush We weigh in on the queens still in the running and those that need to sashay away. The PopCrush team discusses 'RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars Season 2', reveal our individual predictions for winners — and throw a little bit of shade. The library is open. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_rpdr.mp3 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:00:00 EDT 39:27 popcrush, drag race, rpdr, pop culture, music PopCrush The PopCrush editors weigh in on Brangelina, the Will & Grace reunion...and ASMR. This week on Some Like It Pop: The PopCrush editorial team discusses the shocking split of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Later, we discuss the return of 'Will & Grace' (and all reunions in general) — and then we get into ASMR and slime blogs. Happy tingles! http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep14.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2016 06:00:00 EDT 35:59 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush The PopCrush editors weigh in on Lady Gaga's new single — plus some NYFW reporting. This week on Some Like It Pop: The PopCrush editorial team weighs in on Lady Gaga's divisive new single "Perfect Illusion." And later on, editor-in-chief Bradley Stern details his star-studded, glamorous VIP New York Fashion Week experience thus far. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep13.mp3 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 06:00:00 EDT 37:27 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush Celebrity medium Thomas John makes predictions for Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Beyonce and Britney Spears -- and gives a PopCrush editor an eerie reading. This week on Some Like It Pop: Celebrity medium Thomas John makes his predictions for Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Beyonce and gives thoughts on Britney Spears at the 2016 MTV VMAs. Then Thomas gives our editor-in-chief a reading, and everybody freaks out. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep10.mp3 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 06:00:00 EDT 23:49 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush Jake Ryan — singer, rapper and newly-minted model — discusses his 'Overnight' EP, touring with Fifth Harmony, attending the 2016 VMAs and more. Singer and rapper Jake Miller stops by to post-game the 2016 VMAs (which he attended) and discuss his new 'Overnight' EP, touring with Fifth Harmony, his celebrity crushes and more. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep12.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 06:00:00 EDT 23:15 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush Why JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers strained our patience on 'The Bachelorette' finale, plus Lauren Conrad's 'The Hills' anniversary special on MTV. This week on Some Like It Pop: 'The Bachelorette' finale and its many groan-inducing moments, and 'The Hills' anniversary special 'That Was Then, This Was Now' starring Lauren Conrad, as analyzed by our resident Hills-ologist/former MTV writer Matt Donnelly. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep11.mp3 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 06:00:00 EDT 21:07 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush 'The Bachelorette' Season 12 hometown dates recap: Chase, Jordan, Robby and Luke take JoJo home to meet mom, it ends in tears. Samantha and Ali break down 'The Bachelorette' Hometown Dates episode on a (romantic!) bonus episode. Will Luke be the next Bachelor? Why is Jordan's family estranged from Aaron Rodgers? Where did Robby get those plastic wine tumblers?? http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep9.mp3 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 06:00:00 EDT 23:42 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush Britney Spears' comeback single "Make Me," Kim Kardashian Exposes Taylor Swift on Snapchat, Taylor's Squad Reacts + Tara Reid and Jenny McCarthy's Radio Fight Britney Spears makes her grand return with "Make Me." Will she reign supreme on the radio once again? Also, Kim Kardashian exposes Taylor Swift on Snapchat. Will this bring down the pop princess in the eyes of the public? Are they both in on it? And is Taylor's squad helping or hurting the cause? Most importantly, Tara Reid and Jenny McCarthy got into a huge fight on the radio while discussing 'Sharknado.' http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep8.mp3 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 06:00:00 EDT 24:00 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush Fergie's insane "M.I.L.F.$" video, the year of summer flop-buster movies, and a chat with O.G. Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson. Fergie returns in her delightfully campy "M.I.L.F.$" video, and she brought a bunch of famous hot moms with her — also, "M.I.L.F." doesn't stand for what you think it does. Next up: Why is no one going to the movies this summer, unless it's for a superhero or an animated fish? And finally, Matt talks to original Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson ahead of the Power Rangers reboot. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep7.mp3 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 06:00:00 EDT 41:39 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush 2016's Song of the Summer contenders, Kelly Clarkson returns, and musicians' reactions (or lack thereof) to the Orlando shooting. This week on Some Like It Pop: What's 2016's Song of Summer? We make the case for a few strong contenders. Also discussed: Kelly Clarkson's mysterious, "cool" new project, and musicians' responses (or lack thereof) to last week's Orlando shooting. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep6.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:00:00 EDT 30:18 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush A bonus 'Gilmore Girls'-centric episode: Ranking Rory Gilmore's boyfriends in anticipation of the Netflix revival. It's a special 'Gilmore Girls' bonus episode of Some Like It Pop! As the Netflix 'A Year In the Life' revival approaches, Samantha Vincenty and Ali Szubiak rank the loves of Rory Gilmore: Jess vs. Dean vs. Logan with a dash of Tristan and Marty. Who is our favorite, and how strongly do you disagree with us? Listen and find out. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep5.mp3 Tue, 31 May 2016 06:00:00 EDT 29:29 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush 2016 Billboard Music Awards and Britney's Performance, 'The Bachelorette' Premiere + A Dramatic Reading from 'The Hills' In the fourth episode of Some Like It Pop, the PopCrush team discusses the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas and Britney's triumphant return to the awards show stage, the personalities of potential suitors featured in the premiere episode of 'The Bachelorette' and the 10 year anniversary of 'The Hills,' including a very special dramatic reading of a fight scene between Audrina and Justin Bobby. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep4.mp3 Thu, 26 May 2016 06:00:00 EDT 28:30 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush Meghan Trainor's "Me Too" Photoshop Controversy + Underwear Parties and Meeting Madonna with MAX In the third episode of Some Like It Pop, the PopCrush editors discuss Meghan Trainor's "Me Too" video controversy, and whether it was an actual mix-up or one big PR stunt. Also, is Meghan Trainor even good? Plus, Brad and Sam talk to recording artist MAX about his new album 'Hell's Kitchen Angel', meeting Madonna and throwing underwear parties. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep3.mp3 Thu, 12 May 2016 06:00:00 EDT 42:33 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush Beyonce's New Album 'LEMONADE', Becky With The Good Hair, Internet Journalism + An Interview with Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie In the second episode of Some Like It Pop, the PopCrush editors discuss Beyonce's LEMONADE, the meaning of Becky with the Good Hair, songwriting credits, critics and the state of Internet journalism in 2016. Are album reviews even necessary in this day and age? Plus, Brad and Ali talk to Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie about going on tour with Weezer and being a one-man band...and Yummy Nummies in our office. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep2.mp3 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 06:00:00 EDT 34:27 popcrush, pop culture, music PopCrush Britney's New Album, Kylie's Wigs, Kanye vs. Taylor, Justin Bieber and Celebrity Privacy + An Interview with Carla Hall of Top Chef In the debut episode of Some Like It Pop, the PopCrush team discusses Britney's upcoming ninth studio album, Kylie Jenner's wigs and the rehashing of Kanye versus Taylor. We also take a deep dive into the issue of celebrity privacy. Do artists like Halsey, Justin Bieber and Marina + The Diamonds have the right to maintain some space? Plus, an interview with Top Chef's Carla Hall to celebrate the ten year anniversary of the show's debut on Bravo. http://podcasts.townsquaredigital.com/popcrush/somelikeitpop/audio/popcrush_somelikeitpop_ep1.mp3 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 06:00:00 EDT 50:19 popcrush, pop culture, music