16 episodes

Pivotal POP! the podcast where we take an album and tell you how we would have done the rollout. Whether the album was a global smash or a cringe worthy flop, we get to the bottom of why it was pivotal in that artists career. Hosted by 3 pop misfits (Xander, Ed & Haydn) with combined professional experience in the Radio & media industries, we may not always agree but we certainly have passion behind our (sometimes incorrect) opinions.

Pivotal POP‪!‬ Xander, Ed + Haydn

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    • 4.5 • 24 Ratings

Pivotal POP! the podcast where we take an album and tell you how we would have done the rollout. Whether the album was a global smash or a cringe worthy flop, we get to the bottom of why it was pivotal in that artists career. Hosted by 3 pop misfits (Xander, Ed & Haydn) with combined professional experience in the Radio & media industries, we may not always agree but we certainly have passion behind our (sometimes incorrect) opinions.

    S02 E03: HARLOW - PAPER DOLLS

    S02 E03: HARLOW - PAPER DOLLS

    The Pivotal Pop boys take a different route on this episode diving into the fictional girl group HARLOW from Paramount+ Paper Dolls. They bare a striking resemblance to another iconic aussie girl group that they also may have a lot to say about.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    S02 E02: POSITIONS - ARIANA GRANDE

    S02 E02: POSITIONS - ARIANA GRANDE

    Ariana was flying high after dropping "Thank U, Next" which broke numerous records and solidified her as a pop icon. No one expected her to go where she did next with 2020s "Positions". It split the opinions of fans and critics and even Piviotal POPs hosts.

    • 1 hr 21 min
    S02 E01: TOP 15 SONGS OF 2023

    S02 E01: TOP 15 SONGS OF 2023

    The Pivotal POP! boys are BACK!!!

    After an unexpected year hiatus we are kicking off season 2 with a bang with our Top 15 songs of 2023. There are some big names and some that you might not expect, but what you can expect is banter, buffoonery and the very best (or worst) opinions on your favourite tracks.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    S01 E10 - TOP 15 SONGS OF 2022

    S01 E10 - TOP 15 SONGS OF 2022

    This week we count down our Top 15 Songs of 2022. This is was compiled and voted upon by all 3 of us using a very complicated mathematical formula! 

    • 57 min
    S01 E09: BORN THIS WAY - LADY GAGA

    S01 E09: BORN THIS WAY - LADY GAGA

    Born This Way marked a new level of success for Lady Gaga and a new era for Queer representation in the mainstream. From a successful singles run which included the controversial Judas to the deep cuts which are beloved by fans, there was no escaping the Born This Way era. We dive into perhaps Gaga's most impactful moment in the mainstream and maybe her best?

    • 1 hr 17 min
    S01 E08: THE PINKPRINT - NICKI MINAJ

    S01 E08: THE PINKPRINT - NICKI MINAJ

    After the hyper pop of "Roman Reloaded" Nicki Minaj wanted top get back to her Rap roots and the end result was what many considered to be her best work "The Prinkprint". It coined one of the biggest hits of her career in "Anaconda" and critics and fans ate it up. Although along with this new sense of self came a messy singles roll out which didn't quite meet it potential and there was a sense of some Nicki fatigue in the air.

    • 1 hr 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

Drhaussie ,

🎤

I’d have given 5 stars if they sorted out audio levels for season 2. We know Xander is a loudmouth, but he’s taken it quite literal! It sounds like poor Ed is still shoved in a cupboard. Love you boys!

Jenna.rose18 ,

Slay x

The chemistry between these boys is awesome, feels like I’m there with them.. oh and the music chat is great obviously.

Lachie Saunders ,

LOVE this podcast! - I want more! X

This is such a unique concept and really well executed. Host chemistry and content is ON POINT. I could listen to these guys all day!!!

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