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This Must Be Pop
by This Must Be Pop Podcast
Connecting with a pop group when we're young is often one of the most defining moments of our lives, but why are we so afraid to talk about it?This podcast is devoted to exploring the importance of pop music, including the music of boybands. It’s also a critique of society looking down on music many genuinely enjoy. Fans of boybands (consisting of mostly women and LGBTQ+ folk) often feel a stigma if they express their admiration for certain groups. Additionally, despite their talent & popularity, no modern boyband has won a Grammy. We explore all this on This Must Be Pop.
Episodes
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New Kids On The Block | Celebrating 40 Years [ft. Selena Fragassi, author "New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration"
Ana is joined by Selena Fragassi, music journalist and author of the new book: New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration. Ana and Selena go through the history of the New Kids, from their humble beginnings in Boston, to how they've evolved as one of the most profitable and successful...
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Hanson | From Teen Pop Sensations to 20+ Years of Independent Music [ft. Lia from "The Ashlee & Jessicast"]
Just in time for Hanson Day 2024! Ana is joined by Lia from The Ashlee and Jessicast to discuss Hanson. We discuss if Hanson is considered a boyband, as well as get into Lia's fan origin story and dive a bit into most of their discography. We also discuss how awesome the Hanson fandom is!
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Liam Payne "Teardrops" | Breaking Down the Multi-Generational Boyband Collab & the Parallels with JC Chasez [ft. Eryn Cooper]
Ana is joined by Eryn Cooper (radio personality, music journalist, and self-proclaimed professional fangirl) where they break down the AMAZING multi-generational boyband collab to rule them all: Liam Payne's new song "Teardrops. They discuss how Liam's career, both in 1D and as a solo artist, has...
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Aaron Carter: Remembering His Music & Legacy
This week marks the one year anniversary of Aaron Carter’s passing. Aaron’s legacy within music and pop culture is often overlooked, but it certainly deserves recognition and is insanely important. In this special episode honoring Aaron, we discuss him and his music and legacy, complex and…
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BSB, Taylor Swift & Boy Band Mismanagement [ft. Kelli Williams]
Ana and Lizzie are joined by very special guest and fellow podcaster Kelli Williams (@laguna_biotch) to discuss her music journey with artists such as the Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift, Aaron Carter and LFO and how bands like BSB are such a huge part of her relationship with her mother. We also…
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Pop2000 Recap [OTown, LFO, BBMak, Chris Kirkpatrick] & JC Chasez Update
Friend-of-the-pod Sasha is back! Ana and Sasha discuss the experience going to the Pop2000 show on July 15, 2023 in Webster, MA. Before the Pop2k discussion, we recap all things JC-related in the past year and answer your lingering questions from the JC series. Timestamps: - Intro and Listener…
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EMERGENCY EPISODE! *NSYNC Reunion
Several news outlets have reported that *NSYNC has recorded a song together, the first time in over 20 years for the upcoming "Trolls" movie. Ana is joined by friend-of-the-pod and *NSYNC fan Sasha to discuss initial thoughts and speculation, and what the potential is to come. PLEASE NOTE…
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CLAPBACK: "Your Favorite Band Sucks" *NSYNC Episode & Debunking Bad Music Journalism | ft. "When They Popped" podcast
Ana & Lizzie are joined by fellow podcasters Mary & Kelsey from the "When They Popped" podcast: What do you get when music journalists don't do any research and they make a podcast episode rooted in a misunderstanding of pop music, youth culture, and the tastes of many women and queer folks? You...
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Harry Styles | Part 2: Discography [HS1 to Harry's House]
Ana, Lizzie and Hallie continue their (postponed many times) discussion on Harry Styles' discography of his self-titled debut album (aka HS1), Fine Line, and finally, Harry's House. They break down some lyrics, melody, and overall feel of each album.
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Jonas Brothers | Part 2: Music Analysis from "It's About Time" to "Lines, Vines and Trying Times"
Ana continues her conversation with her cousins and discusses the discography of the Jonas Brothers. From their first album "It's About Time" to "Lines Vines and Trying Times". **Part 3 of our Jonas Brothers will be released in May after the release of "The Album". Referenced Links: - Desmond…
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Jonas Brothers | Part 1: Fangirl Origin Stories, Fangirl Dads & "The Family Band"
Ana is joined by her two cousins: Jackie and Jocie, arguably the biggest Jonas Brothers fans in the world. In the first part of a three-part series, they discuss their origin stories of becoming Jonas Brothers fans, concerts they've attended and experiences they've had. Because the Jonas Brothers...
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Boy Band Music, Underlicks & Hanson [ft. Logan Grimé, ViB3 MACHiNE]
Logan Grimé is a songwriter, producer, musician, as well as a Hanson fan and TikTok/Instagram creator. Logan talks with Ana about songwriting and producing and the importance of an "underlick" of a recording and why it matters. Also discussed is why we shouldn't let marketing and labels get in…
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Harry Styles | Pt. 1: The One Direction Member & "Love On Tour" Recap
Ana and Lizzie are joined by Lizzie's sister Hallie to discuss our patron saint: Harry Styles (we kid about the esquire thing). We chat about Harry's years as a boyband member, his role and how he has grown as a vocalist and musician since then. We also talk about his fashion choices as well as…
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Madame Daley talks One Direction & "Teenage Girls Made Rock & Roll"
Ana and Lizzie chat with Madison aka Madame Daley (basically our newest best friend). Madame Daley is a New York-based musician, songwriter, and singer of the female and LGBTQ+ group Madame Daley & the Starchild Band. She's the creator of our NEW theme song "Teenage Girls Made Rock & Roll". We…
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Merry Christmas Happy Holidays | Boyband XMas & 2022 Recap
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays! Ana, Ceci & Lizzie talk about their love of Christmas, boybands and why Boyband Christmas music is the ultimate Christmas music. We discuss our favorite boyband and non-boyband Christmas albums, songs and memories. We end with a recap of 2022 and the pop music…
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B is for Boybands & D is for Dream Street [ft. Ali Tierney, author "B is for Boybands"]
Ana and Lizzie chat with author & lover of all boybands Ali Tierney. We discuss her boyband journey, to being a mother of boys, and now an author of a boyband children's book, "B is for Boybands". We chat about her love and obsession with the short-lived boyband Dream Street (1999-2002) and what...
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*NSYNC 3/5 Reunion and BSB DNA Tour Recap [ft. Marcus Monroe, comedian & boy band superfan]
Ana and Lizzie chat with Marcus Monroe. Marcus is an NYC-based comedian known for being a boyband superfan, often telling jokes related to his love of boybands while wearing a boyband t-shirt. We discuss our shared love of boybands such as O-Town, Backstreet Boys, One Direction and *NSYNC. We…
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Backstreet Boys | Pt. 2: Millennium to DNA
PART 2 - Ana, Ceci and Lizzie discuss Backstreet Boys' albums and music from Millennium (1999) until the most recent album DNA (2022). We discuss the songwriters and producers who worked with them on songs on these albums as well as our own memories, stories and perspectives with the music....
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Backstreet Boys | Pt. 1: Origins & US Debut Album
OH MY GOD WE'RE BACK AGAIN! Ana, Ceci & Liz are BACK with Season 2 featuring a discussion on the Backstreet Boys. We get into our own personal experiences with the band, including our recent podcast field trip to BSB's DNA World Tour. We discuss all of the members, their relationship with Cheiron...
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[BONUS] Backstreet Boys DNA Tour - Immediate Reactions
Ana and Lizzie provide their immediate reactions after attending the Backstreet Boys DNA show while waiting in post-show parking lot traffic.
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JC Chasez, Britney Spears & the Music Industry [ft. James Rodriguez, host "The Original Doll"]
Ana & Lizzie sit down with James Rodriguez (host, "The Original Doll" podcast) and discuss the music and cultural importance of pop music and boybands. We also get into JC Chasez's career as a solo artist, and the parallels of JC's story compared to Britney Spears' treatment by Jive records,...
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JC Chasez | Pt. 2: The Solo Artist
Ana and Sasha continue their conversation about JC Chasez by diving into JC's short-lived career as a solo artist. We talk about JC's story with Jive records, and discuss the lack of support he received from the label. We also analyze songs from his debut album Schizophrenic and also discuss the...
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JC Chasez | Pt. 1: The *NSYNC Member
In Part I of our special "JC Series", Ana sits down with Sasha, a musician, photographer and (most importantly) a lifelong *NSYNC fan. Sasha and Ana also happen to be childhood friends and became such due to their mutual love of *NSYNC when they were pre-teens. Ana and Sasha get into why JC…
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One Direction | Pt. 2: Albums 2-5, Solo Careers, Queer Fans & the 1D Business
Ana & Lizzie start Part 2 with discussing topics from Maria Sherman’s book “Larger Than Life”, including the business of One Direction and their professional relationship with 5 Seconds of Summer. We also talk about the Rainbow Direction and how 1D was most likely the first ever queer-friendly...
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One Direction | Pt. 1: Beginnings, Social Media & Up All Night Album
Ana & Lizzie discuss Lizzie's all-time favorite boyband: One Direction. In the first part of the episode, Lizzie talks about her study abroad experience as an American in London during the beginning of One Direction's rise to success. We also analyze the influence (both positive and negative)…
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*NSYNC | Pt. 2: No Strings Attached & Celebrity Albums
PART 2 OF 2. Ana & Ceci are joined by friend Teena to break down the music and cultural influence of *NSYNC. In this episode, we discuss their albums "No Strings Attached", "Celebrity" and some of the songs from the "On the Line" soundtrack. *Warning: This episode leans VERY heavily on the…
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*NSYNC | Pt. 1: Their Music & Influence
PART 1 OF 2. Ana & Ceci are joined by friend Teena to break down the music and cultural influence of *NSYNC (Ana's favorite boyband). We start off discussing our *NSYNC origin stories as well as other pivotal moments in our lives associated with them; seeing them in concert, waiting in line for...
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Pop Sonnets of 1D, *NSYNC & BSB [ft. Erik Didriksen, author, "Pop Sonnets"]
Ana interviews Erik Didriksen. Erik is a musician, songwriter and author of the book "Pop Sonnets", a book where he takes modern pop songs and reimagines them as Shakespearean sonnets. Erik recites three of his sonnets converted from the following songs: "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet…
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Episode 1 | Why Supporting Boyband Fans is Important
This Must Be Pop! Today's debut episode is dedicated to discussing our backgrounds and music journeys in relation to boybands and pop artists. We also talk about how pop music and boyband music guided us through our adolescence and teenage years as well as the societal stigma felt when liking a...
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Boybands 101
SPECIAL PREVIEW EPISODE Every decade spawns male vocal groups (i.e. "boybands") who capture the hearts and minds of their teen and pre-teen fans. This episode is setting the stage of our podcast by defining: What "pop music" means What a "boyband" means The history of boybands We also take the…
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Connecting with a pop group when we're young is often one of the most defining moments of our lives, but why are we so afraid to talk about it?This podcast is devoted to exploring the importance of pop music, including the music of boybands. It’s also a critique of society looking down on music many genuinely enjoy. Fans of boybands (consisting of mostly women and LGBTQ+ folk) often feel a stigma if they express their admiration for certain groups. Additionally, despite their talent & popularity, no modern boyband has won a Grammy. We explore all this on This Must Be Pop.
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Connecting with a pop group when we're young is often one of the most defining moments of our lives, but why are we so afraid to talk about it?This podcast is devoted to exploring the importance of pop music, including the music of boybands. It’s also a critique of society looking down on music...
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