Popular Reviews of Switched on Pop

Awesome music podcast. Breaks every inch of a song down to the basics.

I love this format and how deep they go into music. I have learned so much from listening to these two hosts!

I was really excited to have found a podcast that dissects and analyzes pop music, as I’ve been interested in it’s evolution over the past couple of years. Pop has merged with so many other genres, eras, and writing styles to create new sounds. Many of the artists responsible for this shift are women like Lana Del Ray, Janelle Monae, Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish - who’s confessional writing style made room for other artists to use their voices to reach listeners on a more personal level. However, when I was listening to the Taylor Swift episode where Nate and Charlie review her single, ME!, I was immediately put off by the condescending tone. The episode seemed focused on minimizing her efforts right out of the gate. I looked around for other episodes on these groundbreaking artists, but sadly couldn’t find any other than a few on Billie Eilish (where the first words I heard in the preview were about the great work her older brother had done for her career). The views in this podcast just seem very one-dimensional. If you are a straight white guy who likes pop music, this is your podcast. Otherwise, keep looking.

As a metal-head and progressive rock snob, I've been averse to anything popular or trendy on the charts. This show made me appreciate the craft of songwriting in ways that I'd never considered. A must for anyone who writes songs.

Your music is captivating. I like it!

Required listening for all audiophiles!

I have learned so much about music by listening to this podcast! It turns out that amazing pop songs are sometimes very, very complex. This podcast aims to tell you why you can't resist a great pop song. Highly recommended.

This is one of the best podcasts on popular music. There's an academic side to it, but it never feels like a stiff lecture. A lot of fun, and a wide variety of popular music is covered.

This podcast celebrates the joy, artistry, beauty and transcendence of pop music without the cynicism and nostalgia of other music podcasts. I just discovered this a few months ago and love listening to shows from the back catalogue.