POP THEORY Jeff Beach, Zach Rickel

On this episode I am joined by the ICONIC Joe Santini where we go down a deep dive of some of his favorite artists.  We talk about everyone from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to Lorde and Bad Bunny.  But there's one special artist in mind who stole the show completely:  Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson.  You are not going to want to miss this episode and the presentation that Joe gives for one of Fergie's most iconic singles.

This week we welcome back Jesse Chambliss, host of Jesse's Girls podcast, and we have an incredible - and chaotic - discussion as we try to define what exactly is pop music!?  We cover all of the faves as we use everyone from Madonna, Kylie and Janet to Avril, Harry and Alanis to exemplify and identify the pop landscape.  We also end with a very special round of "Sounds We Don't Talk About Enough:  Kylie Minogue Edition."

This week I am joined with the LEGENDARY wedding photographer extraordinaire and hello Bey Hive member, Jill DeVries-Dryer!  In this episode, we take a stroll down memory lane and go through Billboard's Year-End Chart for 1997.  From Madonna to Los Del Rio to the Spice Girls to Chumbawumba to the Backstreet Boys to Usher - we were left yearning for the 90's!  

Peloton's DJ John Michael is back for a THREE-PEAT and came prepared as we took a dive -- pun intended -- into Dua Lipa's third studio album, Radical Optimism.  We go track by track talking everything from the songwriters and producers to our favorite moments and our hopes and wishes for the remainder of this album cycle.  We also took some time to reflect on Madonna's final Celebration Tour show in Rio de Janeiro.  

This episode of POP THEORY is a VERY special one as Zach is joined by the absolutely brilliant ZEE MACHINE.  Together we take a dive into their discography, talking about songs like "The Radio," "Better Off" and his upcoming single "Worse" which is out May 9th!  We also get the opportunity to talk about his creative process, their current TEARS & GEARZ TOUR with Bentley Robles and some of the incredible artists that would keep him sane if stranded on a deserted island. 

This week we welcome back an official two-time friend of the pod, DJ John Michael from Peloton!  With the intention of talking all things Madonna -- we uncover the moments that officially turned us into Madonna stans as well as talk about her impact in music and her advocacy with the LGBTQ+ community.  But as how conversation goes amongst friends we also discuss Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER, Katy Perry's "Walking On Air," Britney Spears' "Stronger" and even throw in some Janet Jackson and Gloria Estefan for good measure.