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THE POP PROFESSOR PODCAST
The Pop Professor is your crash course in music history, culture, and the moments that shaped pop as we know it. Each episode dives deep into the artistry, industry, and cultural impact behind iconic songs, albums, and artists—from Motown and Disco to 2000s pop stardom and today’s chart-toppers.
Think of it as music history class, but way more fun. Passionate, witty, and insightful, The Pop Professor connects the dots between the hits of yesterday and the sounds of today—proving that pop isn’t just entertainment, it’s culture.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
THE POP PROFESSOR PODCAST
Latest Episodes
Office Hours: Welcome to the Pop Classroom
Think of this as the first day of class. In this special episode, The Pop Professor walks you through what this podcast is all about — from the kinds of artists we’ll study, to the cultural debates we’ll tackle, to why pop music deserves its ow...
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Lecture 105: 6 Songs That Almost Never Happened — And Changed Pop Forever
Pop history is full of miracles — songs that were passed on, doubted, or nearly shelved, only to become the very tracks that defined generations. In this episode of The Pop Professor Podcast, we trace six iconic songs ...
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Lecture 104: The Weeknd vs. The Weeknd — Killing Your Own Pop Persona
The Weeknd’s career is one of the most fascinating journeys in modern pop — from faceless mixtape enigma to the most streamed artist in the world. In this episode of The Pop Professor Podcast, we break down his story a...
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Episode 4
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TRAILER: Class Is in Session
Welcome to The Pop Professor — the podcast where pop culture gets put under the microscope. Think of it as your backstage pass to the stories, scandals, and strategies that shaped the biggest hits in music. From icons who rewrote the r...
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Lecture 103: Katy Perry — From Firework to Fadeout
Katy Perry’s career is one of the most dramatic arcs in modern pop — a rise from gospel obscurity to record-breaking superstardom, followed by a sharp and very public decline. This episode of The Pop Professor Podcast traces her journe...
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