SOMEBODY ONCE TOLD ME that in this week's episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, Analise and Steven bring back the love for Smash Mouth's 1999 hit, "All Star." A + S ponder on what has made this song such an easy target of the 21st century (touching on the potent effect it has had on meme culture) and why the song’s “all that glitters is gold” positive mentality truly makes it a gem and a half.

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Additional Recommendations:
Smash Mouth – “The Fonz”
Smash Mouth – “Disenchanted”
Smash Mouth – “Diggin’ Your Scene”
SR-71 – “Right Now”
Sugar Ray – “Answer The Phone”

*Analise would like to correct her mispronunciation of Smash Mouth’s first album, “Fush Yu Mang.” It’s Fush (rhymes with mush), not Fush (rhymes with douche). Which makes WAY more sense as a play on words when you think about it.

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In this week's episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, Analise and Steven delve into the seriously badass anthem that is “Bad Girls” by M.I.A. They talk about M.I.A.’s incredible back story, why she chose the iconic moniker, and how the activism of “Bad Girls” adds a unique and poignant perspective to the on-going relationship between the political and artistic elements of pop music.

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This week's Spotify Mix: https://open.spotify.com/user/1239070814/playlist/5NPoiMFvzJEEhpSBNQ7kae

Additional Recommendations:

Samsaya – “Stereotype”

Charli XCX – “Body of My Own”

Peaches – “Boys Wanna Be Her”

Donna Summer – “Bad Girls”

M.I.A. feat. Missy Elliott, Rye Rye– “Bad Girls – Switch Remix”

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In this week's episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, Analise and Steven talk about why they REALLY REALLY like Carly Rae Jepsen's "I Really Like You" (don't worry, that happens a lot), addressing why she is so grossly underrated in the world of mainstream pop artists and how this song directly speaks to that joyfully desperate part of us all in love.   No guilt. Only pleasure. Popular Music is a pop music podcast hosted by Steven Ray Morris and Analise Nelson. New episodes every Monday.   Email us: [email protected]   This week's Spotify Mix: https://open.spotify.com/user/1239070814/playlist/3mUI8eSrFy4pU5q1O85ilY   Additional Recommendations:   Carly Rae Jepsen - "The One" The Go-Go's - "Head Over Heels" Debbie Gibson - "Who Loves Ya Baby"   Find us on all the socials!   twitter.com/popmusicpodcast instagram.com/popmusicpodcast facebook.com/popmusicpodcast   Follow Analise: twitter.com/iamanabot Follow Steven: twitter.com/stevenraymorris   Cover art by Javier Solórzano  https://instagram.com/jav_solo/

In this week's vintage pop episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, Analise and Steven take on one of the most iconic ballads of the 60's: "Can't Help Falling In Love" by The King himself, Elvis Presley! We touch on the song's 18th century French roots and why everyone should just go watch Fools Rush In right now.   No guilt. Only pleasure. Popular Music is a pop music podcast hosted by Steven Ray Morris and Analise Nelson. New episodes every Monday.   Email us: [email protected]   This week's Spotify Mix: https:/https://open.spotify.com/user/1239070814/playlist/7LapQTpvSmceEqqPn0uhMr   Additional Recommendations: Dave Matthew's Band - "The Stone" Roy Orbison - "You Got It" Marianne Faithfull "Plaisir D'Amour" Find us on all the socials!   twitter.com/popmusicpodcast instagram.com/popmusicpodcast facebook.com/popmusicpodcast Follow Analise: twitter.com/iamanabot Follow Steven: twitter.com/stevenraymorris Cover art by Javier Solórzano https://instagram.com/jav_solo/

In this week's ultimate Millennial Nostalgia episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, it's the naughtiest Radio Disney song that ever was: "C'est La Vie" by B*Witched! Analise and Steven don't just break down the lyrics line by line (did we mention how naughty this song is?), but we talk about the group's often unrecognized songwriting talents and legacy.

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This week's Spotify Mix: https://open.spotify.com/user/1239070814/playlist/3WMZLH8j1ccvgCg5QERo4L

Additional Recommendations:

B*Witched - "C'est La Vie"
98º and Stevie Wonder - "True To Your Heart"
O-Town - "All Or Nothing"
B*Witched - "Get Happy"
B*Witched - "Castles In The Air"
Milla Jovovich - "Gentleman Who Fell"
Five - "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)"
S Club 7 - "Bring It All Back"
Heathers - "Circular Road"

"C'est La Vie" featured on the Disney Channel Original Movie, "Smart House" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxyLUBl419Q

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In this week's episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, Analise and Steven delve into the delightfully ferocious “You’re Not The One” by Sky Ferreira. We talk about Sky’s humble Myspace beginnings and her chameleon-like ability to mutate her sound through different genres, which is both the cause of her struggle to find footing within the world of mainstream pop, but also the very thing that makes this such an air-punch worthy breakup anthem.  

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This week's Spotify Mix:

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Additional Recommendations:

DIIV- “Doused”

Big Country - “In a Big Country”

Siouxsie and the Banshees - “Hong Kong Garden”

Oh Land - “Head Up High”

Sky Ferreira - “Obsession”

Sky Ferreira - “Everything Is Embarrassing”

Sky Ferreira - “One”

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In this week's episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, Analise and Steven gush about the disco electronic pop sensation "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Chic frontman Nile Rogers. We breakdown the infusion of genres that makes the song such an earworm and even touch on the rivalry between Daft Punk that Eiffel 65 that Steven totally made up one (more) time.   No guilt. Only pleasure. Popular Music is a pop music podcast hosted by Steven Ray Morris and Analise Nelson. New episodes every Monday.   Email us: [email protected]   This week's Spotify Mix:   https://open.spotify.com/user/1239070814/playlist/4aIQ902LQIGptZNwI6Cj2e   Additional Recommendations:   CHIC - "Good Times" Pharrell Williams - "Gust Of Wind" Eiffel 65 - "Too Much Of Heaven" Sally Shapiro - "I Know" The Lonely Island (Feat. Pharrell Williams) - "Hugs" Daft Punk (Feat. Panda Bear) - "Doin' It Right"   Find us on all the socials!   twitter.com/popmusicpodcast instagram.com/popmusicpodcast facebook.com/popmusic podcast   Follow Analise: twitter.com/iamanabot Follow Steven: twitter.com/stevenraymorris   Cover art by Javier Solórzano    https://instagram.com/jav_solo/

In this week's episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, Analise and Steven talk about the classic and gorgeous "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes, touching on everything from crazy Phil Spector to why a dropped drum stick created one of pop music's most ubiquitous drum beats by total accident.    No guilt. Only pleasure. Popular Music is a pop music podcast hosted by Steven Ray Morris and Analise Nelson. New episodes every Monday.   Email us: [email protected]   This week's Spotify Mix:   https://open.spotify.com/user/1239070814/playlist/6dMlfcIbpwadOSJO74BOsR   Additional Recommendations:   The Beach Boys - "Don't Worry Baby" The Slackers - "Set The Girl Free" The Jesus and Mary Chain - "Just Like Honey" The Noisettes - "Never Forget You" Eddie Money - "Take Me Home Tonight" Ronnie Spector - "Don't Worry Baby"   Find us on all the socials!   twitter.com/popmusicpodcast instagram.com/popmusicpodcast facebook.com/popmusic podcast   Follow Analise: twitter.com/iamanabot Follow Steven: twitter.com/stevenraymorris   Cover art by Javier Solórzano  https://instagram.com/jav_solo/

In our FIRST episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, Analise and Steven dig deep into what makes Britney Spears's first single and smash-hit, "...Baby One More Time," iconic.

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Additional Recommendations:

Britney Spears - "I Will Be There"

Vitamin C - "Dangerous Girl"

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First episode drops Monday, February 27th wherever you listen to podcasts.   No guilt. Only pleasure. A pop music podcast hosted by @stevenraymorris and @iamanabot. New episodes every Monday.   Find us on all the socials!  twitter.com/popmusicpodcast instagram.com/popmusicpodcast facebook.com/popmusicpodcast   twitter.com/iamanabot  twitter.com/stevenraymorris   Cover art by Javier Solórzano https://www.instagram.com/jav_solo/