Pivotal POP!

Xander Cross
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Pivotal POP!

Pivotal POP! is the podcast that flips the script on your favourite albums. Each episode, host Xander Cross dives deep into a record—whether it’s a global sensation or a flop so cringe-worthy it’s legendary—and reimagines its rollout like the pop industry pros we all think we are. With a revolving door of exciting guests, expect fiery debates, bold takes, and a backstage pass to the moments that defined (or derailed) an artist’s career. If you’re obsessed with pop music, this is your ultimate behind-the-scenes fix!

  1. 14/02/2024

    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.

    1h 3m

  2. 23/01/2024

    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.

    1h 21m

  3. 12/12/2023

    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.

    1h 11m
  4. S01 E10 - TOP 15 SONGS OF 2022

    20/12/2022

    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
  5. S01 E09: BORN THIS WAY - LADY GAGA

    13/12/2022

    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?

    1h 18m
  6. S01 E08: THE PINKPRINT - NICKI MINAJ

    06/12/2022

    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.

    1h 26m
  7. S01 E07: FULL MOON - BRANDY

    29/11/2022

    S01 E07: FULL MOON - BRANDY

    The release of Full Moon was meant to usher in a new era for Brandy and R&B music but the album was lost in controversy and never really saw the light of day. Full Moon however has gone down as the vocal blueprint when it comes to making R&B music and has influenced a generation of artists & musicians.

    1h 13m
  8. S01 E06: SPICEWORLD - SPICE GIRLS

    22/11/2022

    S01 E06: SPICEWORLD - SPICE GIRLS

    There is no arguing that the Spice Girls debut was truly a remarkable moment in time, but coming off its coat tails was the equally as trilling 'Spice World'. An album that truly showed all fans & haters that they could back it up and solidified the girl group as the icons that we know them as today. But the album wasn't without controversy and we break down every little bit.

    1h 9m
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About

Pivotal POP! is the podcast that flips the script on your favourite albums. Each episode, host Xander Cross dives deep into a record—whether it’s a global sensation or a flop so cringe-worthy it’s legendary—and reimagines its rollout like the pop industry pros we all think we are. With a revolving door of exciting guests, expect fiery debates, bold takes, and a backstage pass to the moments that defined (or derailed) an artist’s career. If you’re obsessed with pop music, this is your ultimate behind-the-scenes fix!

Information

  • Creator
    Xander Cross
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Xander Cross
  • Show Website
    Pivotal POP!

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