Episodes
Have a bonus episode on one of our favourite Aussie bangers, Natalie Imbruglia's Torn. This episode of Popchops is also sponsored by the Wine Gallery. Visit thewinegallery.com.au for $25 off your first order using code 'POPCHOPS' at checkout. This episode of Popchops is sponsored by Jonny. Visit jonny.com.au for 10% off using coupon code 'JONNYPOP' at checkout.  This episode of Popchops is also sponsored by Beyond Rest, premium floatation centres for the deepest experience possible in...
Published 12/09/18
In this episode Dan and Andy gaze lovingy at Lady Gaga’s most divisive album – ARTPOP. Gaga’s third full-length LP was fascinatingly weird; a melting pot of Greek mythology, technology, sex and fine art. Coupled with a bizarre album rollout including live vomiting, scrapped music videos and way too many references to Jeff Koons, ARTPOP was dubbed #artflop, but in time has become one of Gaga's most beloved eras. Join us as we delve into the music, mythology and finally deliver...
Published 11/11/18
The girls from Girls Aloud burst onto the scene winning Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, and with hit after bloody hit they broke records, became household names in the UK and were the subject of juicy tabloid fodder left and right. In this episode, Dan and Andy look at each member, from Cheryl Cole’s assault conviction just weeks after the band formed, Nicola Robert’s addiction to self-tanning and critically acclaimed solo record, Nadine Coyle’s alleged ultimatum, Sarah Harding’s Celebrity Big...
Published 09/28/18
In this episode we take a flying leap into Kylie's cult classic: 1997's Impossible Princess. Part indie-rock-opus, part dark-dance-diary, Impossible Princess saw Kylie cast off her 'singing budgie' tag and enter a new phase of creative control. Dan and Andy take a look Kylie's influences, the ill-fated album roll-out and analyse the musical highs and lows of the Aussie pop queen's most divisive era.
Published 09/05/18
Lily Rose Allen exploded from the MySpace craze in 2006. She was a new kind of popstar - LDN’s refreshingly frank, unfiltered and unapologetic ladette. But behind the scenes it was a bumpy ride for Lils; she struggled with drug and alcohol dependence, bipolar disorder and a relentless stalker. In this episode Dan and Andy trace her iconic career from the her ska-pop beginnings to her musings on ‘The Fear’, her troubled Sheezus era and finding a light in the tunnel with her triumphant 2018...
Published 08/04/18
We’re officially halfway through 2018, and while Ariana preps her tax return we’ve asked Popchops listeners to vote on their fave tunes from the past six months. We reckon you’ve done a pretty decent job to be honest. In this episode Dan and Andy break down your top 5 tunes from a year of liberation, lady powers and labia pants. They’ll tackle bangers from gay messiah Troye Sivan, kontroversy kween Azealia Banks, Aussie-folk icon Vera Blue, future-funk goddess Janelle Monae and pop's...
Published 07/13/18
Emerging like a beautiful butterfly from her teen-pop cocoon, Stripped tackled themes of self-love, physical abuse, feminism, feminism, and did we mention feminism? All the while sporting assless chaps and a bare midriff.
Published 06/25/18
Q: Does it get much better than two popstars combining talents and budgets to create a true pop music event? A: Not really. Music herstory has been defined by collaborations, and in this episode the Popchops boys are delving into some of their all time faves. They take a squiz back at the time we let Eve & Gwen Stefani blow our minds, Brandy & Monica argued in and out of the studio, Gaga and Beyonce swapped telephone numbers, Iggy Iggs and Charli created a controvercial banger and...
Published 06/05/18
Konichiwa bishes! In our latest Popchops episode we delve into the curriculum vitae of one of the most killingest popstars on the planet – Robyn. Dan & Andy take a look back at the Swedish chanteuse’s career from 90’s R&B tween to independent electro-pop icon and pioneer of the modern sad-banger on her magnum opus Body Talk. Call your girlfriend (slash boyfriend, or just a mate) cause it’s time we talked about one of the most celebrated and underrated stars in pop music.
Published 05/22/18
Australia: the birth place of Vegemite, Fountain Lakes and Lara Bingle also happens to have a long and proud 'istroy of bangers. In this episode Dan and Andy break down classic Australian tunes from oft-overlooked diva Ricki-Lee Coulter, blink-and-you'll
Published 04/15/18
Bachelor Girl are bonafide Aussie pop legends and to celebrate twenty years of 'Buses & Trains' Dan and Andy interview the inventor of blunt fringes and Bachelor Girl front woman Tania Doko, fresh off her performance at Popchops in Melbourne. The boys ch
Published 02/26/18
From Eleventh Hour, to Patti LaBelle, to All Saints, to Missy Elliott's modern 2001 round-up, Lady Marmalade will live forever. Dan and Andy also put together their ultimate 2018 Lady Marm line-up.
Published 02/01/18
Who'll take home the coveted #1 slot? Lorde with her punch-drunk break-up manifesto Green Light? Queen of Praying: Kesha? The original inventor of husky voices, chokers and New Rules: Dua Lipa? Or perhaps a dark-horse like Charli XCX's lust anthem Boys or
Published 01/23/18
Carly Rae Jepsen released the best pop album of 2015, so who even is Popchops if we don't dissect this masterpiece. From pop standards I Really Like You & Run Away With Me, to her indie-leanings All That and Warm Blood, this record has solidified CRJ as p
Published 12/20/17
Demi Lovato's career began as a wee lass when she was swept up by the Disney machine, and now, years later, she's on the other side of rehab, five years sober and six albums into a career that gets stronger every year. Popchops takes a pop journey through
Published 11/23/17
2007 was one hectic year for pop culture. The Spice Girls re-united, Paris and Lindsay spent time behind bars and the Kardashians made their fateful 'off-season' series debut. In this episode we delve into the unforgettable pop music that resulted - from
Published 11/02/17
In this episode we enter uncharted territory - the high-gloss, banger-centric realm of Korean pop. It's an all-killer episode as we chat K-bops from Girl's Genereation, 2NE1, BoA, 4Minute, Blackpink & F(x).
Published 10/20/17
On this episode we take a look back at Kelly 'Clarko' Clarkson's breakaway journey from Idol to icon. From her label woes, personal struggles and unoquivocal bangers - we get to the bottom of what's going on behind those hazel eyes.
Published 10/20/17
In 2017, Lana Del Rey - the queen of gloom, vintage chantuse and noir goddess - released her stunning opus Lust for Lust. In this episode we break down Lana's most optimistic record to date and chat about life, 'Love' and the pursuit of sugar daddies.
Published 10/19/17
All good things must come to an end and the Popchops boys are bidding farewell to their JOY live shows to go it alone as a solo podcast, monthly club night and, quite frankly, a whole lot more. To commemorate, Dan and Andy will be breaking down their fav
Published 07/02/17
She’s an enigma wrapped in cash, and a damn fine pop star. Tune in to our bonus interview with Real Housewives of Beverly Hills royalty Erika Jayne.
Published 06/26/17
In this bonus episode, Dan & Andy dissect Harry Styles’ Sign of the Times. As the member of One Direction with the biggest name recognition & the brightest shining light, Harry suffered the most amount of pressure when it finally came time to release his
Published 06/18/17
On Thursgays we wear pink. The Popchops boys are joined by actress of TV, film and stage Georgia Flood to revisit the iconic Mean Girls soundtrack. They break down fetch tunes from Kelis, Missy Elliott, P!nk, Peaches and Katy Rose and chat about the curr
Published 06/14/17
Sorry we’re late poppers – the Popchops HQ has been buzzing lately and we’ve totally neglected to bring you new tunes since February. Not on. Quite frankly, we have a lot to catch up on. Dan and Andy break down their fave bangers from March through to Ma
Published 05/30/17
t’s Popchops’ Radiothon extravaganza so Dan and Andy, like Lindsay before them, get ‘a little more personal (raw)’. They look back at their coming out experiences, the anthems that got them through and prove why #WeStillNeedJoy. They’re joined by Aussie
Published 05/21/17