Whippits up, little truckers! Michete returns to the podcast for the third time to discuss her new single "Back of the Truck" and its accompanying music video, her greatest hits compilation, her shifting perspective on fame and celebrity, and h

THIS NUMBER ONE GOES OUT TO SUPER BASS

May 28th, 2020 1h 6m

Harrison Simon returns for the long overdue first pop roundup of 2020. It’s been a wild few weeks for pop fans, and we react to the “Rain On Me” event single; new singles from Chloe x Halle, Bree Runway and Yung Baby Tate; the Savage vs. Say So

MAYBE THE STRAIGHTS NEED TO HEAR THIS

Apr 27th, 2020 1h 15m

Georgie Morvis returns for an informal review of Rina Sawayama's excellent debut album Sawayama. We also answer spring 2020's most pressing questions: How did Dua Lipa become the chosen one? Who were we excited to see on Gaga's Global Benefit c

BOP SALON #01

Jan 17th, 2020 1h 1m

A new radio show by Bops & Flops exploring the sounds and personalities of the queer pop underground. Hosted by Stevie Logan with guests Bunny Morgana, Allison Harris, Jaye Naima and Michete. SONGS PLAYED "Psych" by CJ Run "Go Hard" by Mood Kil

A VERY BOPPY DECADE

Dec 16th, 2019 1h 18m

Ariana Grande and Cardi B love Bernie Sanders! Billie Eilish didn’t love the meat dress! Matt Healy is an “aesthete” (it’s not really a thing). Harrison Simons and Stevie Logan dive into all of the above and more. Plus, we review concerts by fk

NO BOPS FOR ICE

Nov 1st, 2019 1h 9m

Which pop artists supported the Chicago Teacher’s Union strike? Is Dan Reynolds “hunky”? Will Lizzo ever promote a song from her new album? Do ICE agents deserve rights? And WHO paid for Demi Lovato’s propaganda vacation to Israel? Plus, new re

DEATH BY A THOUSAND BOPS

Oct 11th, 2019 1h 13m

Georgie Morvis makes their triumphant return to the podcast and we dive DEEP into Taylor Swift’s new album Lover to decide if it’s her best album or not. Plus, Georgie reviews Hustlers and we discuss the specter of a J Lo Oscar campaign. Georg

NEXT LEVEL BOPS & FLOPS

Sep 20th, 2019 1h 28m

Pop roundups are back! Harrison Simons joins me again to talk Pitchfork Music Festival, the VMAs, new albums from Charli and Taylor, and much much more. BOPS & FLOPSour websiteon Twitteron Instagramplaylist Bop Depot STEVIE LOGAN on Twitter o

THE SATIRE AND SINCERITY OF LANA DEL REY

1 Sep 6th, 2019 1h 16m

Music journalist, songwriter, and pop producer Richard S. He ranked every Lana del Rey song for Billboard.com and he's here to dive with me into the dark and deep waters of Lana's career and her new album Norman Fucking Rockwell! Richard's ran

HEY ALEXA, KILL THESE SCABS

Jul 19th, 2019 1h 13m

Lady Gaga collabs with Jeff Bezo. Halle Bailey is playing Ariel and Harry Styles might be playing Prince Eric. Dua Lipa is NOT dating Chris Martin. Charli XCX's tracklist is out. Lil Nas X is a confirmed faguette. Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" is a Top

FUCK STRAIGHT PRIDE

Jun 14th, 2019 1h 18m

Our thoughts on the edgy DCOM that is the Miley Cyrus Black Mirror episode, Katy Perry’s surreptitious return to the pop scene, “15 tracks and 14 features”, and the continuing generational divide in pop music. Official Playlist: Bop Depot BOPS

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHILE BOPPING

May 21st, 2019 1h 3m

Harrison Simons is back to talk about new releases from Lizzo, Marina & Kim Petras, Old Town Road blocking multiple superstars from a getting a #1 hit, and how to evolve as a fan when your faves change their sound and style. Fresh Finds for Fag

YOU CAN'T SPELL 'MEH' WITHOUT ME

May 3rd, 2019 22m 45s

The countdown is over and Taylor Swift’s “ME!” has been thrust upon us whether we wanted it or not. Renee Howarth and Hayley Barron return to react to the song and video, and to discuss whether or not we still think she’s gay. Fresh Finds for

THE GAYLOR REPORT

Apr 20th, 2019 1h 6m

Is Taylor Swift going to come out as a lesbian on April 26th? Renee Howarth and Hayley Barron join me to present a non-comprehensive report on Taylor’s secret gay history, hints in her lyrics, and our theories about what happens next. Fresh Fin

FAG MOB REUNION HOUR

Apr 12th, 2019 2h 10m

It’s been approximately 100 years since our last proper pop roundup, so Harrison Simons joins me to ramble about new albums from Gen Z icons Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish, concerts we’ve seen recently and what drugs we were on at the time, Bi

INTERVIEW: THAT KID

Jan 11th, 2019 31m 14s

That Kid is an emerging pop artist from Denver, and he joins me to talk his new single “Take It Off”, collaborating with Slayyyter & Ayesha Erotica, turn-of-the-millennium nostalgia, Brooke Hogan, his upcoming album Dial-Up Diaries, and making

INTERVIEW: TAYLOR GRAY

Dec 14th, 2018 1h 10m

Taylor Gray joins me to talk his new single "Fuckboys", his journey to making explicitly queer music, the false dichotomy of pop vs. R&B, quality control in an era of disposable music, radio's death wish, the spectre of "All I Want for Christma

PINK FEST 2

Nov 16th, 2018 51m 14s

Anna Klos joins me to talk Pink Fest 2 - the DIY music & art festival she's throwing to benefit a new abortion clinic opening in Skokie, IL. PLUS: Gay tangents about the Chicago Free Theatre Movement, the rise of Dragula, the ever-elusive Big M

INTERVIEW: LISKA STEELE

Nov 8th, 2018 35m 58s

DIY pop princess Liska Steele joins me to discuss her new EP 'Crusher', the generational impact of Britney Spears, father-daughter relationships, drug dealers, the "short album trend", and the implications of a post-pop world. bopsandflops@g

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Carly Rae Jepsen, Party for One

Nov 2nd, 2018 43m 59s

Carly Rae Jepsen is back with the first single of her new era, "Party for One". Our resident CRJ stan Georgie Morvis is back with his first impressions of the song and its accompanying video. Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod bopsand

LOCALS ONLY: The artists defining Chicago music now

Oct 19th, 2018 55m 17s

Jack Riedy is back to help me highlight the ten Chicago-based artists or groups on the rise that we're most excited about.Email: [email protected]: @bopsandflopsInstagram: @bopsandflopspod

The witches are FIGHTING!

Oct 12th, 2018 50m 42s

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Bridget Euker and Maggie Sommers are here to unravel the feud between Azealia Banks and Lana del Rey through tarot cards.

The witches are FIGHTING!

Oct 12th, 2018 50m 41s

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Bridget Euker and Maggie Sommers are here to unravel the feud between Azealia Banks and Lana del Rey through tarot cards.Email: [email protected]: @bopsandflopsInstagram: @bopsandflopspod

She IS that rah-rah bitch after all

Oct 5th, 2018 1h 18m

A Star is Born is finally out in the world. Does it live up to expectations? Is Lady Gaga about to win multiple Oscars? Where does the story fit in the context of modern pop music? And most importantly, is the music any good? Georgie Morvis ret

A bussyboy is born

Sep 20th, 2018 1h 45m

Georgie Morvis returns to tackle the trailer for A Star is Born, plus the hype and expectations surrounding Gaga's film debut. BUT FIRST: The modern rom-com we deserve plays out at the recent Rina Sawayama/Dorian Electra show in Chicago. And m