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 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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  • New Kids On The Block | Celebrating 40 Years [ft. Selena Fragassi, author "New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration"

    New Kids On The Block | Celebrating 40 Years [ft. Selena Fragassi, author "New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration"
    May 22 2024

    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 legacy bands in music with the backing of one of the most passionate fanbases: the Blockheads.

    • Buy "New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration" on Amazon

    During the episode we briefly touch upon Boston's desegregation program and busing crisis. Here are a couple of resources for more information:

    • The Busing Battleground: The Decades-Long Road to School Desegregation (PBS)
    • Nearly 50 years after the Boston busing crisis, a new initiative examines its history and legacy (WBUR)
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Hanson | From Teen Pop Sensations to 20+ Years of Independent Music [ft. Lia from "The Ashlee & Jessicast"]

    Hanson | From Teen Pop Sensations to 20+ Years of Independent Music [ft. Lia from "The Ashlee & Jessicast"]
    May 10 2024

    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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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Liam Payne "Teardrops" | Breaking Down the Multi-Generational Boyband Collab & the Parallels with JC Chasez [ft. Eryn Cooper]

    Liam Payne "Teardrops" | Breaking Down the Multi-Generational Boyband Collab & the Parallels with JC Chasez [ft. Eryn Cooper]
    Mar 4 2024

    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 been very similar to another boybander: *NSYNC's JC Chasez, who coincidentally worked with Liam on "Teardrops" as a co-writer and 'background' vocalist.


    Follow Eryn on all the socials @onairwitheryn
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    1 hr and 3 mins

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