Paging all Popheads! This week, we’re trekking crossing the pond with a very special guest and a little bit of nostalgia. My favorite Brit Lee Brown ( @isntheluvlee ) is in the building to discuss a full breakdown of the British Invasion and how UK pop has moved through America across different eras. Think culture chat meets music history meets two friends reminiscing like it’s rehearsal all over again.

From The Beatles to One Direction, we get into how British and American music used to live in totally different lanes. From importing CDs and hearing multiple versions of the same song on different sides of the Atlantic to watching labels decide who was worthy of a US push, we unpack how wild the industry used to be. We talk about artists who cracked the code and became global staples, and others who somehow stayed massive everywhere but here. It’s part confusion, part fascination, and very much a time capsule.Of course, we spend time on the acts that defined our childhoods and teen years. From classic UK pop groups to the chaos and cultural impact of X Factor, we revisit the artists who shaped playlists, Tumblr eras, and pop conversations for over a decade. We also talk about why some of those stars translated so effortlessly to American audiences while others never quite made the leap.

We also pay homage to Phase Five, sharing a few BTS perspectives of our work and legacy! It’s fun, it’s reflective, and it feels like a mini reunion with a lot of heart. If you love pop history, industry tea, and conversations that feel like a FaceTime between friends who really love music, this episode is for you. Press play and wind down with us.

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