The Pop Pod

PopSamCam

Your ultimate guide to the world of pop.

Hosted by music journalist and pop obsessive Sam Murphy (aka @PopSamCam), this podcast keeps you caught up on everything happening across the pop universe. From headline-making news and deep-dive album reviews to hot takes, artist interviews, and bold Grammy predictions, it’s all here.

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Mar 21, 2025 · 27 min
Ranking Lady Gaga Albums + New Music Friday: Selena Gomez, MARINA, Doja Cat + More
It's been over a week since Lady Gaga dropped 'Mayhem' so it's time to put it in the Gaga album ranking - a difficult but worthy task. I also Bop or Flop this week's new music from Selena Gomez to Jack Harlow and Doja Cat. Email me voice notes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on YouTube
Mar 20, 2025 · 28 min
Reacting To Pop Albums You Think Are A 10/10
I asked you on social media to tell me what albums you think are actually a 10/10 but people are too scared to say it. I collected a bunch of them and today I react to everything from 'Britney Spears - Blackout' to 'Lady Gaga - ARTPOP'. We also talk about the top performing female musicians of the 21st century according to Billboard and preview a new Charli XCX-penned Selena Gomez song. Email me voice notes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on YouTube
Mar 19, 2025 · 20 min
Ranking The 5 Most Important Pop Stars Right Now
Every month on The Pop Pod, I am going to rank the 5 pop stars that I feel are defining pop music in that given moment. Today, I give you the first ranking of many. We've also got Rose Gray on the pod to chat about one of the best pop records of 2025 so far 'Louder Please'. Email me voice notes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on YouTube
Mar 18, 2025 · 19 min
Does Selena Gomez Care About Being a Pop Star Anymore + Miley Cyrus Kickstarts New Era
Selena Gomez is launching a new album with her partner Benny Blanco 'I Said I Love You First' but it feels like she's fallen from the top of the pop pyramid she had scaled in 2019. Plus, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Kali Uchis and The Weeknd have new music on the way. Email me voicenotes: popsamcam@theinterns.net ⁠ ⁠Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on YouTube
Mar 17, 2025 · 15 min
Should Chappell Roan Drop an Album This Year + 'We Belong Together' Turns 20
We kick off The Pop Pod for the week by discussing Chappell Roan and her next moves. 'The Giver' debuted strong over the weekend showing she has legs as a main pop girl but would a new album this year be the right move? We also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the classic Mariah Carey hit 'We Belong Together'. Email me voicenotes! popsamcam@theinterns.net Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on YouTube
Mar 14, 2025 · 21 min
Responding To Controversial Pop Opinions + New Music Bop or Flop: Chappell Roan, JADE, Selena Gomez
Should Taylor Swift return to Max Martin? Do all pop stars have Britney Spears to thank? I respond to some of your controversial pop opinions plus give my two cents on new releases from Chappell Roan, JADE, Selena Gomez and more. Listen To My New Music Friday Playlist Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on YouTube
Mar 13, 2025 · 12 min
MARINA's 'Froot' Turns 10 and Lady Gaga Reveals the Song She Almost Cut From 'Mayhem'
Today on The Pop Pod, we're celebrating 10 years of MARINA's third record, Froot'. Often considered her best album, it redefined her music-making process. On the news front, Gaga has revealed she almost didn't put a fan favorite on 'Mayhem' while Haim have dropped their first single in 5 years 'Relationships'. Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow PopSamCam on YouTube
Mar 12, 2025 · 20 min
Ranking the BLACKPINK Solo Albums and an Interview with Ravyn Lenae
Today on the Pod Pod, I rank the three BLACKPINK solo albums so far and play my chat with Ravyn Lenae as her song 'Love Me Not' goes viral. We also hear Lady Gaga's acoustic version of 'Abracadabra' and Sabrina Carpenter's unexpected cover. Follow PopSamCam on TikTok⁠ ⁠Follow PopSamCam on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow PopSamCam on YouTube
Mar 11, 2025 · 16 min
Lady Gaga Creates 'Mayhem' and BANKS Reveals Her Perfect Pop Song
It's the first episode of The Pop Pod! Today, we're talking the seventh Lady Gaga album, 'Mayhem'. I'm answering your questions and talking about where it's predicted to land on the charts. I've also got BANKS in to tell me what her perfect pop song is. Follow PopSamCam on TikTok Follow PopSamCam on Instagram Follow PopSamCam on YouTube
Dec 23, 2024 · 23 min
Brat Overrated? TTPD Over-hated? Responding to Your 2024 Controversial Music Opinions
You always have plenty of opinions on music which I love so for this episode I asked you to submit some of your 2024 hot takes. Here I touch on everything from Brat's hype to Taylor Swift's continued to dominance and everything in between.
Dec 14, 2024 · 28 min
The Best Albums of 2024
Counting down what I think are the best albums of the year including Charli XCX 'Brat', Sabrina Carpenter 'Short N Sweet', Beyoncé 'Cowboy Carter' and more.
Dec 14, 2024 · 27 min
Best & Worst Songs of 2024
I'm counting down the best 20 songs of 2024 including Charli XCX, Beyoncé, JADE and many more. Plus, I'll take you through what I think were the worst songs of the year.