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Pop Music For Smart People

By Ryan Courtney

Ever wondered what's down the rabbit hole when you get to the end of pop music today?? ... WELL FOLLOW ME your host Ryan Courtney every week as I guide you through the musical wonderland me and my magical friends have created. Each week I feature different artists based on a central theme from my life and musical influences. I also have the pleasure of interviewing some of these artists for the show. Come listen for new music. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/pmfsp/subscribe
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Pop Music For Smart PeopleJun 18, 2021

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Who Runs The World: Time To Listen To BIPOC Artists!

Who Runs The World: Time To Listen To BIPOC Artists!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People it's time to listen to and learn some lessons from BIPOC shes/hers/thems/theys music artists. These artists are using their voices to empower, advocate and propel BIPOC voices! Some of the artists on this episodeare no stranger to the show such as Mysie, but many of the artists are newcomers to the show including Maliibu Miitch, The Linda Lindas, Naika, India de Beaufort, YENDRY, Priya Ragu, Hana Vu, Esty and Amanda Reifer. All these amazing artists are helping to promote equality, diversity and empathy through the musical bangers they create and the persona they emote through thier artistry. So come and listen to these amazing BIPOC artists share who they are and help lift theirvoices through listening to their songs!

Some organizations you can learn about or donate to

Planned Parenthood

Lift Up Our Voices

Initiative For Indigenous Futures

Latin American Music Therapy Network

Aug 25, 202226:41
Who Runs The World: Time To Listen To BIPOC Artists! (with music)

Who Runs The World: Time To Listen To BIPOC Artists! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People it's time to listen to and learn some lessons from BIPOC shes/hers/thems/theys music artists. These artists are using their voices to empower, advocate and propel BIPOC voices! Some of the artists on this episodeare no stranger to the show such as Mysie, but many of the artists are newcomers to the show including Maliibu Miitch, The Linda Lindas, Naika, India de Beaufort, YENDRY, Priya Ragu, Hana Vu, Esty and Amanda Reifer. All these amazing artists are helping to promote equality, diversity and empathy through the musical bangers they create and the persona they emote through thier artistry. So come and listen to these amazing BIPOC artists share who they are and help lift theirvoices through listening to their songs!

Some organizations you can learn about or donate to

Planned Parenthood

Lift Up Our Voices

Initiative For Indigenous Futures

Latin American Music Therapy Network

Aug 25, 202251:46
A Chat With .satya.

A Chat With .satya.

On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the pleasure of chatting with Satya Chavez who goes by the artist name .satya. We got to chat about her life and beginnings in music including her background and career in musical theater. We also discussed her single "Burn" which I featured on my Countdown Of Queer Bops episode because it is an absolute banger!! We also got to chat about Encanto first of all because we both love that movie and seondly because Satya did a live looped mashup of every song from the movie and it is amazing!! You can see that on her TikTok or her Youtube channel both linked below. She also writes, produces and acts in several musical theater shows and has some coming up in the Chicago area and around the country. you can find tickets to these at her website which is also linked below. Satya thank you so much for coming on the show it was a pleasure chatting with you! Cant't wait to hear the music you are gonna producein the future!

Satya Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satyachachachale/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@escuchala.satya

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3X9slgxCZKEftZ-qAcOH2Q

Website: https://www.satyachavez.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6hMTKvQ47WgammoMShMnGh?si=cEu-uVnZTzWZemfBG6BLYw

Aug 08, 202201:00:47
The Three Pop Kweens Of India!

The Three Pop Kweens Of India!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our world tour in which we feature amazing music artists from every country in the world. This week we are in the second most populated country in the world India. I am featuring three amazing female music artists that are all making such smart and unique music. They are RANJ, Kayan and Tribemama Marykali and all three of these amazing women are creating certified bops y'all. There were so many amazing artists to choose from but these three stood oiut among all the rest. So come listen and discover the immensely talented artists that India is producing.

If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go give our merch store a visit

Jul 27, 202215:07
The Three Pop Kweens Of India! (with music)

The Three Pop Kweens Of India! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our world tour in which we feature amazing music artists from every country in the world. This week we are in the second most populated country in the world India. I am featuring three amazing female music artists that are all making such smart and unique music. They are RANJ, Kayan and Tribemama Marykali and all three of these amazing women are creating certified bops y'all. There were so many amazing artists to choose from but these three stood oiut among all the rest. So come listen and discover the immensely talented artists that India is producing. 

If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go give our merch store a visit

Jul 27, 202243:14
Category Is... Queer Edition!

Category Is... Queer Edition!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we finish out our 2022 Pride series with a little game of Category Is... Queer Edition! I am joined by my husband Nicholas Opp as we both offer up our song selections for 5 different categories including Sad Gay Boy Summer, She Done Already Done Had Verses, These Boots Were Made For Twerkin, Bal READ FOR FILTH! and The Rational Anthem Of The United States Of Queer. We each feature so many amazing queer artists including MUNA, alexmaax, Randa, Tommy Genesis, L Devine, Griz, Wreckno, Victoria Canal, Tove Lo, Ladyhawke and Maddie Zahm. Come join us as we give our song selections for these ever so gay categories and crack a couple gay jokes along the way.

If you would like to support and indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our fun colorful merch store

Jul 13, 202201:04:22
Category Is... Queer Edition! (with music)

Category Is... Queer Edition! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we finish out our 2022 Pride series with a little game of Category Is... Queer Edition! I am joined by my husband Nicholas Opp as we both offer up our song selections for 5 different categories including Sad Gay Boy Summer, She Done Already Done Had Verses, These Boots Were Made For Twerkin, Bal READ FOR FILTH! and The Rational Anthem Of The United States Of Queer. We each feature so many amazing queer artists including MUNA, alexmaax, Randa, Tommy Genesis, L Devine, Griz, Wreckno, Victoria Canal, Tove Lo, Ladyhawke and Maddie Zahm. Come join us as we give our song selections for these ever so gay categories and crack a couple gay jokes along the way. 

If you would like to support and indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our fun colorful merch store

Jul 13, 202201:36:27
PMFSP 81.2 The Home Of Queer Bops!

PMFSP 81.2 The Home Of Queer Bops!

This week Pop Music For Smart People was taken over by the radio station PMFSP 81.2 to do a countdown of 10of the best bops by queer artists that have come out recently. The artists featured on the countdown are .satya., Miss Benny, Bergo Husky, July Jones, NIMMO, Chubby Cat, Kiddy Smile, Catz 'n Dogz, Mette, Michael Medrano, RITTYBO and Jammy. All of these artists are creating amazing tracks that definitelyhad to be featured during our Pride series for 2022. So come on in and listen to the hosts of PMFSP 81.2 count down some of the best queer bops!

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store

If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Jun 29, 202227:53
PMFSP 81.2 The Home Of Queer Bops (with music)

PMFSP 81.2 The Home Of Queer Bops (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

This week Pop Music For Smart People was taken over by the radio station PMFSP 81.2 to do a countdown of 10of the best bops by queer artists that have come out recently. The artists featured on the countdown are .satya., Miss Benny, Bergo Husky, July Jones, NIMMO, Chubby Cat, Kiddy Smile, Catz 'n Dogz, Mette, Michael Medrano, RITTYBO and Jammy. All of these artists are creating amazing tracks that definitelyhad to be featured during our Pride series for 2022. So come on in and listen to the hosts of PMFSP 81.2 count down some of the best queer bops! 

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store

If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Jun 29, 202258:49
Songs To Soothe My Gay Soul!

Songs To Soothe My Gay Soul!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we kick off our 2022 Pride Series!! All the artists featured from now until the end of June will be queer artists who are all making incredible music. The artists I am featuring today all have the ability to soothe my soul with their music. The three artists are Jake Wesley Rogers, CLAY and flowerkid. All three of these artists are creating music that really highlights the queer experience in a very honest and vulnerable way. Through their tracks such as Undertow, Pluto and Miss Andry , these artists are able to tell truly compelling stories that each highlight queer lifestyles. So come on in and give this episode a listen I promise you will not be disappointed. Happy Pride everyone!!!!

If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out our merch store with special Pride merch now

Jun 15, 202220:44
Songs To Soothe My Gay Soul! (with music)

Songs To Soothe My Gay Soul! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we kick off our 2022 Pride Series!! All the artists featured from now until the end of June will be queer artists who are all making incredible music. The artists I am feaMiss Andryturing today all have the ability to soothe my soul with their music. The three artists are Jake Wesley Rogers, CLAY and flowerkid. All three of these artists are creating music that really highlights the queer experience in a very honest and vulnerable way. Through their tracks such as Undertow, Pluto and Miss Andry , these artists are able to tell truly compelling stories that each highlight queer lifestyles. So come on in and give this episode a listen I promise you will not be disappointed. Happy Pride everyone!!!! 

If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out our merch store with special Pride merch now

Jun 15, 202251:12
Indigenous Bops Just Hit Different!

Indigenous Bops Just Hit Different!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring Indigenous music artists from across the globe. The artists being featured today are Otyken, The Halluci Nation, UUTAi, Olox, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Electric Fields. All of these Indigenous artists are creating music that infuses the traditional sounds of their tribes and communities with current music sounds and genres such as edm, pop music and house music. These artists are implementing cultural vocal techniques such as throat singing and chanting as well as performing with traditional Indigenous instruments such as animal hide drums, wooden flutes and whistles and the jaw harp. Using these traditional methods and instruments they are creating beats and tracks that sound like current music especially electronic popular music. Along with making music all of the Indigenous people featured on this episode are activists for their communities and are involved in movements addressing climate change, cultural appropriation, Indigenous peoples' human rights, land return to Indigenous communities and raising awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls(MMIWG). Below are some links to educational resources surrounding these communities and issues. There are also some links to organizations and foundations you can donate to or volunteer for if you can. Come and listen to some of the amazing music being created by Indigenous artists from around the world including the US, Canada, Siberia and APY lands of Australia.

Educational Resources

https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/10-ways-to-be-ally-indigenous-peoples/ 

https://fncaringsociety.com/resources-indigenous-communities

https://philanthropytogether.org/18-indigenous-led-nonprofits-to-support-this-indigenous-peoples-day/

Indigenous Organizations To Donate To or Lend Your Support To

Native Women's Association Of Canada

Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance

Restoring Justice For Indigenous Peoples

Sogorea Te' Land Trust

Jun 06, 202229:48
Indigenous Bops Just Hit Different! (with music)

Indigenous Bops Just Hit Different! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring Indigenous music artists from across the globe. The artists being featured today are Otyken, The Halluci Nation, UUTAi, Olox, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Electric Fields. All of these Indigenous artists are creating music that infuses the traditional sounds of their tribes and communities with current music sounds and genres such as edm, pop music and house music. These artists are implementing cultural vocal techniques such as throat singing and chanting as well as performing with traditional Indigenous instruments such as animal hide drums, wooden flutes and whistles and the jaw harp. Using these traditional methods and instruments they are creating beats and tracks that sound like current music especially electronic popular music. Along with making music all of the Indigenous people featured on this episode are activists for their communities and are involved in movements addressing climate change, cultural appropriation, Indigenous peoples' human rights, land return to Indigenous communities and raising awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls(MMIWG). Below are some links to educational resources surrounding these communities and issues. There are also some links to organizations and foundations you can donate to or volunteer for if you can. Come and listen to some of the amazing music being created by Indigenous artists from around the world including the US, Canada, Siberia and APY lands of Australia.

Educational Resources 

https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/10-ways-to-be-ally-indigenous-peoples/ 

https://fncaringsociety.com/resources-indigenous-communities

https://philanthropytogether.org/18-indigenous-led-nonprofits-to-support-this-indigenous-peoples-day/

Indigenous Organizations To Donate To or Lend Your Support To

Native Women's Association Of Canada

Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance

Restoring Justice For Indigenous Peoples

Sogorea Te' Land Trust

Jun 06, 202201:19:35
A Chat With Dope Saint Jude

A Chat With Dope Saint Jude

On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the opportunity to chat with the immensely talented Dope Saint Jude. I featured her on Episode 58 Who Runs The World: Outliers which is a series I am doing highlighting badass women in music from all walks of life and across the globe. This amazing artist is creating powerful, fun music that makes you want to move ya body! During the episode we chat about her evolution as an artist, the role activism plays when it comes to being an artist and several of her tracks that I have had on repeat such as Grrrl Like and For You. So come listen to our chat and get to know this amazing artist and her music a bit better. 

Jun 02, 202254:13
A Chat With Gess

A Chat With Gess

On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I chatted with the immensely talented music artist Gess! I featured his song Clouds on Episode 74: Sensual, Sexual, Sexy, Sex, Sex, Sex! which featured ten bops that all revolved around sex. Not only does this song embody the essence of sexual energy but Gess's aesthetic and brooding musical vibes play right into this theme. Gess and I discuss the influences that molded his signature sound, some of his singles such as Darkside, Plastic and Spilled Milk, some of the artists he is currently into and sex of course!! So come give the chat a listen and find out why this sultry R&B singer is making a name for himself! Gess thank you so much for chatting with me it was a pleasure!!

  

May 26, 202234:27
The Schmoopy Poopy Booby Dooby Love Song Episode!

The Schmoopy Poopy Booby Dooby Love Song Episode!

Love is in the air this week at Pop Music For Smart People!. This week I am featuring 12 love songs! Last week we covered sex and now it is on to love songs. I also ordered the tracks to show the different stages of love. We start off with sweet and cuddly phase when you are falling for someone and the artists with songs in this area are HEIGHTS, Thilo, Liv Lovelle, Ash Leone and OddKidOut. Next we move into the have fallen in love and are getting to really know each other phase and the artists with songs in this area are Herizen and Alt Bloom. Next is the very intensely in love phase where things have gotten very serious and the artists with songs in this area are Fleur East, Nao, Alice Chater, Nonsens and Karra. Lastly we have the phase where the relationship has ended but the love is not gone and people are trying to get it back and the artists with songs in this area are Willow Beats and Tove Lo. So come fall in love with these artists and tracks!!

If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store

May 20, 202230:16
The Schmoopy Poopy Booby Dooby Love Song Episode! (with music)

The Schmoopy Poopy Booby Dooby Love Song Episode! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Love is in the air this week at Pop Music For Smart People!. This week I am featuring 12 love songs! Last week we covered sex and now it is on to love songs. I also ordered the tracks to show the different stages of love. We start off with sweet and cuddly phase when you are falling for someone and the artists with songs in this area are HEIGHTS, Thilo, Liv Lovelle, Ash Leone and OddKidOut. Next we move into the have fallen in love and are getting to really know each other phase and the artists with songs in this area are Herizen and Alt Bloom. Next is the very intensely in love phase where things have gotten very serious and the artists with songs in this area are Fleur East, Nao, Alice Chater, Nonsens and Karra. Lastly we have the phase where the relationship has ended but the love is not gone and people are trying to get it back and the artists with songs in this area are Willow Beats and Tove Lo. So come fall in love with these artists and tracks!!

If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store

May 20, 202201:11:18
A Chat With Glume

A Chat With Glume

On this very special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the amazing opportunity to chat with the immensely talented Glume. We chat about how she got into music, some of her musical influences and some of her amazing bops including "Get Low" and "Body". We also discuss her kismet connection to the one and only Marilyn Monroe. So come give the episode a listen and learn about this incredible artist who is pumping out certified bangers. 

If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself then you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there visit our merch store

May 12, 202259:29
Sensual, Sexual, Sexy, Sex, Sex, Sex!

Sensual, Sexual, Sexy, Sex, Sex, Sex!

On this frisky episode of Pop Music For Smart People we dive into the world of sex! I am featuring ten bops that are all about doing the deed, getting it on, going to pound town and slappin da bass man!! the Featured artists this week are Alex Mali, Gold Fir, Gudfella and Levity, Gess, Roisin Murphy, 1st Vows, Madison Olds, Havelock, James Indigo and Dounia. All these artists have created a banger that revolves around well... BANGING lol. So come join me and listen to this list of sexy songs. Will it be good for you? Cause I know it's gonna be good for me! I need a cigarette!!

To support an indie podcaster like myself go to www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store

May 10, 202222:25
Sensual, Sexual, Sexy, Sex, Sex, Sex! (with music)

Sensual, Sexual, Sexy, Sex, Sex, Sex! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this frisky episode of Pop Music For Smart People we dive into the world of sex! I am featuring ten bops that are all about doing the deed, getting it on, going to pound town and slappin da bass man!! the Featured artists this week are Alex Mali, Gold Fir, Gudfella and Levity, Gess, Roisin Murphy, 1st Vows, Madison Olds, Havelock, James Indigo and Dounia. All these artists have created a banger that revolves around well... BANGING lol. So come join me and listen to this list of sexy songs. Will it be good for you? Cause I know it's gonna be good for me! I need a cigarette!!

To support an indie podcaster like myself go to www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store

May 10, 202256:07
Who Runs The World: Retro Vibes

Who Runs The World: Retro Vibes

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our series Who Runs The World featuring amazing female music artists from across the globe and from all walks of life. This week I am featuring three badass women who are making music that has some retro vibes. The artists are Glume, The Last Artful, Dodgr and Uffie. All three of these incredible artists are making bops that have a retro feel to them. I feature some of their best bangers including "Mine", "Lightwork" and "Get Low". So come give the episode a listen and discover some new bops for your latest playlist.

If you would like to support and indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit the show's website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out the merch store

May 02, 202216:26
Who Runs The World: Retro Vibes (with music)

Who Runs The World: Retro Vibes (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our series Who Runs The World featuring amazing female music artists from across the globe and from all walks of life. This week I am featuring three badass women who are making music that has some retro vibes. The artists are Glume, The Last Artful, Dodgr and Uffie. All three of these incredible artists are making bops that have a retro feel to them. I feature some of their best bangers including "Mine", "Lightwork" and "Get Low". So come give the episode a listen and discover some new bops for your latest playlist.

If you would like to support and indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit the show's website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out the merch store


May 02, 202244:14
Don't Worry! I Got It Covered!

Don't Worry! I Got It Covered!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring 10 of some of my favorite covers that have come out in the last 5 years. The list is all over the place and includes covers by KR3TURE and Sea-Ren, Avenue Beat, serpentwithfeet, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, MUNA, The Naked And Famous, Hannah Grace, Superorganism, Tune-Yards, Giant Rooks and AnnenMayKantereit. I'm sure you will recognize most of these songs but they have all been given a revamp by the artists listed above. So come listen and let me know if you recognize any of these amazing covers.

You can support and indie podcaster like myself by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there go check out our merch store.

Apr 26, 202226:07
Don't Worry! I Got It Covered! (with music)

Don't Worry! I Got It Covered! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring 10 of some of my favorite covers that have come out in the last 5 years. The list is all over the place and includes covers by KR3TURE and Sea-Ren, Avenue Beat, serpentwithfeet, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, MUNA, The Naked And Famous, Hannah Grace, Superorganism, Tune-Yards, Giant Rooks and AnnenMayKantereit. I'm sure you will recognize most of these songs but they have all been given a revamp by the artists listed above. So come listen and let me know if you recognize any of these amazing covers.

You can support and indie podcaster like myself by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there go check out our merch store.

Apr 26, 202259:18
A Chat With SuperKnova

A Chat With SuperKnova

On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the amazing opportunity to chat with SuperKnova. I featured this artist on a recent episode of the show titled Just Tik Tik TikToking All My Boxes! in which I featured four music artists I discovered through TikTok She is an extremely talented trans artist and activist who I have been listening to non stop lately. We chat about her musical influences, her activism and how she also got the title of MD, yup you heard me right she completed medical school and makes certified bops!!! We also talk about some of her songs such as Glitter and Blood and Genderfluid Jubilee and how they came to be. Definitely learned so much about this unique and uber talented artist so come give the chat a listen. Thank you so much to SuperKnova for coming on the show and talking about your life and music. Can't wait for more bops!!

Apr 21, 202244:02
Take Me To Nigeria!

Take Me To Nigeria!

On this week's episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our world tour featuring music artists from every country on the globe and today we are traveling to Nigeria. This amazing country is producing some incredible artists that are guaranteed to make ya body move. The Nigerian artists I am featuring are Jaido P, Good Girl LA, Zinoleesky and Candy Bleakz. So come on a trip with me to Nigeria to experience the amazing sounds of afro-fusion and get ready to sweat a bit lol.

To support an indie podcaster like myself you can visit www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store

Apr 15, 202215:49
Take Me To Nigeria (with music)

Take Me To Nigeria (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this week's episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our world tour featuring music artists from every country on the globe and today we are traveling to Nigeria. This amazing country is producing some incredible artists that are guaranteed to make ya body move. The Nigerian artists I am featuring are Jaido P, Good Girl LA, Zinoleesky and Candy Bleakz. So come on a trip with me to Nigeria to experience the amazing sounds of afro-fusion and get ready to sweat a bit lol.

To support an indie podcaster like myself you can visit www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store

Apr 15, 202237:56
Just Tik Tik TikToking All My Boxes!

Just Tik Tik TikToking All My Boxes!

Hello! On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we are going back into the Popcorn Princess's data bass of artists I have found on TikTok. As I pretty much live in that app now it is where I find many of the artists that I feature on the show and TikTok has become one of the best places for new artists to be discovered and go viral with their music. On this week's episode I am featuring four of those artists and they are SuperKnova, Figgy Baby, Sophie Hunter and Zee Machine. All four of these amazing artists are completely unique and are using TikTok to find their ideal listener, which in all four of these cases is me lol. So come on in and listen to why I am using TikTok to find the newest artists and the best bangers.

If you would like to support the show and an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you there go check our merch store

Apr 02, 202223:58
Just Tik Tik TikToking All My Boxes! (with music)

Just Tik Tik TikToking All My Boxes! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Hello! On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we are going back into the Popcorn Princess's data bass of artists I have found on TikTok. As I pretty much live in that app now it is where I find many of the artists that I feature on the show and TikTok has become one of the best places for new artists to be discovered and go viral with their music. On this week's episode I am featuring four of those artists and they are SuperKnova, Figgy Baby, Sophie Hunter and Zee Machine. All four of these amazing artists are completely unique and are using TikTok to find their ideal listener, which in all four of these cases is me lol. So come on in and listen to why I am using TikTok to find the newest artists and the best bangers. 

If you would like to support the show and an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you there go check our merch store

Apr 02, 202201:01:09
What's Your Sign? Asking For Me!

What's Your Sign? Asking For Me!

Hey what's your zodiac sign? In part two of Pop Music For Smart People's zodiac music pairing we cover the second set of 6 signs that we didn't discuss last week. I am taking each one of the zodiac signs and picking 3 words or concepts to describe each of those signs and from that i am matching up musical artists to each one based on the mood and vibe of their music and the lyrical content in their tracks. The 6 zodiac signs we are gonna talk about today are Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. The artists being matched up to each of these signs are (in no particular order) Salt Cathedral, RAAVE TAPES, Anna Shoemaker, Verite, Lafawndah and Little Monarch. So come listen and see if your zodiac's musical pairing feels like its a match or if I was way off (which I 100% was not lol).

Guys if you like the content I create and would like to support a little indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

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Mar 23, 202234:34
What's Your Sign? Asking For Me! (with music)

What's Your Sign? Asking For Me! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Hey what's your zodiac sign? In part two of Pop Music For Smart People's zodiac music pairing we cover the second set of 6 signs that we didn't discuss last week. I am taking each one of the zodiac signs and picking 3 words or concepts to describe each of those signs and from that i am matching up musical artists to each one based on the mood and vibe of their music and the lyrical content in their tracks. The 6 zodiac signs we are gonna talk about today are Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. The artists being matched up to each of these signs are (in no particular order) Salt Cathedral, RAAVE TAPES, Anna Shoemaker, Verite, Lafawndah and Little Monarch. So come listen and see if your zodiac's musical pairing feels like its a match or if I was way off (which I 100% was not lol). 

Guys if you like the content I create and would like to support a little indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store

 

Mar 23, 202201:18:01
What's Your Sign? Asking For A Friend!

What's Your Sign? Asking For A Friend!

In this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring artists that I think match up with different Zodiac signs. I am doing 6 signs in this episode and 6 in next week's episode. The six for this week are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces. The artists that are featured on this episode are Eliza, LIA LIA, Family Jools, Joey Labeija, Saint Bodhi and Bronze Whale. So come check it out and see if I matched your sign with the same vibe of music.

You can support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

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Mar 13, 202223:58
What's Your Sign? Asking For a Friend! (with music)

What's Your Sign? Asking For a Friend! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

In this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring artists that I think match up with different Zodiac signs. I am doing 6 signs in this episode and 6 in next week's episode. The six for this week are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces. The artists that are featured on this episode are Eliza, LIA LIA, Family Jools, Joey Labeija, Saint Bodhi and Bronze Whale. So come check it out and see if I matched your sign with the same vibe of music.

You can support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out our merch store

Mar 13, 202201:04:13
Mezcal, Salsa and Beats!

Mezcal, Salsa and Beats!

In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our world tour and are stopping in our southern border buddy Mexico. I am featuring three extremely talented artists that are from and are based in Mexica. All three of these artists are so unique and innovative in their respective genres. They are Bruses, Nina Dioz and Cuauh. Mexico is honestly churning out so may badass artists so it was hard to narrow down to three so y'all can definitely expect a part two for this episode at some point. So come travel with me to Mexico and listen to some of the amazing sounds that are being produced in this beautiful country.

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Please visit our website which is www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there go give our merch store a looksee.

Mar 05, 202214:14
Mezcal, Salsa and Beats! (with music)

Mezcal, Salsa and Beats! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our world tour and are stopping in our southern border buddy Mexico. I am featuring three extremely talented artists that are from and are based in Mexica. All three of these artists are so unique and innovative in their respective genres. They are Bruses, Nina Dioz and Cuauh. Mexico is honestly churning out so may badass artists so it was hard to narrow down to three so y'all can definitely expect a part two for this episode at some point. So come travel with me to Mexico and listen to some of the amazing sounds that are being produced in this beautiful country. 

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Please visit our website which is www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there go give our merch store a looksee. 

Mar 05, 202243:25
With Your Powers Combined...

With Your Powers Combined...

Earth, Fire, Air and Water!!! In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I feature four musical artists or duos that represent each of these four elements. How you ask?? Ummmm I'm actually not even completely sure but it all boiled down to the feeling each of these artists make me feel with their music. The artists are Stalgia who represent water, Monica Martin who represents earth, Mina and Bryte who represent fire and Yehra who represent air. I love this episode so much and had so much fun creating it. So come and listen and get transported into each elemental beat landscape. THE POWER IS YOURS!!! (if you know this phrase then you know...Captain Planet lol)

Here is the link to leave the podcast a love letter/review for Podcash which will help me to possibly get a large sponsorship for the show

https://www.podcash.com/love-letters/p9H9e

Wanna support and independent podcaster? Well you can at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

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Feb 21, 202221:41
With Your Powers Combined... (With Music)

With Your Powers Combined... (With Music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Earth, Fire, Air and Water!!! In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I feature four musical artists or duos that represent each of these four elements. How you ask?? Ummmm I'm actually not even completely sure but it all boiled down to the feeling each of these artists make me feel with their music. The artists are Stalgia who represent water, Monica Martin who represents earth, Mina and Bryte who represent fire and Yehra who represent air. I love this episode so much and had so much fun creating it. So come and listen and get transported into each elemental beat landscape. THE POWER IS YOURS!!! (if you know this phrase then you know...Captain Planet lol)

Here is the link to leave the podcast a love letter/review for Podcash which will help me to possibly get a large sponsorship for the show

https://www.podcash.com/love-letters/p9H9e

Wanna support and independent podcaster? Well you can at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there go check out our merch store 

Feb 21, 202247:13
Let's Get Berl(IN)to It!!

Let's Get Berl(IN)to It!!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we are taking a trip to Germany to discover four amazing artists that are based in Berlin. The four artists I am featuring today are Angel Rider, Badmomzjay, Moglii and Riiva. All four of these artists are either from or currently live in Germany. They are all super different but you can definitely hear a couple common threads through all their work. Germany is technically the birthplace of techno and EDM music and because of that the music scene has exploded there creating so many unique and amazing talents and genres. So let's get BerlINto it!!

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/pmfsp

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Feb 11, 202222:03
Let's Get Berl(IN)to It!! (with music)

Let's Get Berl(IN)to It!! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we are taking a trip to Germany to discover four amazing artists that are based in Berlin. The four artists I am featuring today are Angel Rider, Badmomzjay, Moglii and Riiva. All four of these artists are either from or currently live in Germany. They are all super different but you can definitely hear a couple common threads through all their work. Germany is technically the birthplace of techno and EDM music and because of that the music scene has exploded there creating so many unique and amazing talents and genres. So let's get BerlINto it!!

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/pmfsp

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there check out our merch store

Feb 11, 202259:09
Who Runs The World? Punk AF!

Who Runs The World? Punk AF!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am doin the third installment of my Who Runs The World series highlighting incredible female music artists from all over the globe. This week the category is artists that have a punk mentality as it relates to their work or creativity. The three artists featured this week are Buzz, Sizzy Rocket and Girli. All three of these badass power houses are creating mind blowing bops that sit on the edge of conventional mainstream music. Some of the songs featured include Liberation, Tequila In My Blood and Friday Night Big Screen. So come on in and fight the patriarchy with us by way of female empowered bangers.

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP. Any and all support is very much so appreciated.

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out our merch store.

Jan 30, 202214:33
Who Runs The World? Punk AF! (with music)

Who Runs The World? Punk AF! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am doin the third installment of my Who Runs The World series highlighting incredible female music artists from all over the globe. This week the category is artists that have a punk mentality as it relates to their work or creativity. The three artists featured this week are Buzz, Sizzy Rocket and Girli. All three of these badass power houses are creating mind blowing bops that sit on the edge of conventional mainstream music. Some of the songs featured include Liberation, Tequila In My Blood and Friday Night Big Screen. So come on in and fight the patriarchy with us by way of female empowered bangers. 

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP. Any and all support is very much so appreciated. 

Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out our merch store.

Jan 30, 202240:11
A Chat With RAAQEL

A Chat With RAAQEL

On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the pleasure of chatting with the immensely talented RAAQEL. This badass rapper from the Bay Area is delivering smart rhymes and disgusting beats. We discuss how she got into music, her track Chips she released with Xakra and we dive into her new EP 3am in Frisco which. The EP consists of 7 tracks which are all amazing and compliment each other so well, We discuss some of the tracks including Fakin', BURRR, Feel Alive, The Hatter and Peace. So come check out this amazing chat and get to know RAAQEL!!

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there go check out our merch store

Jan 26, 202251:15
A Chat With RAAQEL (with music)

A Chat With RAAQEL (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the pleasure of chatting with the immensely talented RAAQEL. This badass rapper from the Bay Area is delivering smart rhymes and disgusting beats. We discuss how she got into music, her track Chips she released with Xakra and we dive into her new EP 3am in Frisco which. The EP consists of 7 tracks which are all amazing and compliment each other so well, We discuss some of the tracks including Fakin', BURRR, Feel Alive, The Hatter and Peace. So come check out this amazing chat and get to know RAAQEL!!

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there go check out our merch store

Jan 26, 202201:09:35
Top 12 Songs Of 2021: The One Year Anniversary Special

Top 12 Songs Of 2021: The One Year Anniversary Special

In this very special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring my top 12 songs of 2021 and we are also celebrating the show's 1 year anniversary!!!! YAAAAAAASSSSS!!! I cant believe it's been a year and I am so excited for 2022!! Thank you so much to everyone who has listened the past year!! Also thank you to all the amazing artists I have had the pleasure of chatting with and all the others I have featured for making amazing music. This week's list includes artists such as Jades Goudreault, Chris Lake, JMSN, Kyle Watson, R.I. Pablo, Cardi B, Ayoni, Noga Erez, Chloe Angelides, RAAQEL, Yebba and Deema. So come on in and listen and celebrate our one year anniversary with us and some amazing bops.

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there check out our merch store

Jan 22, 202218:42
Top 12 Songs Of 2021: The One Year Anniversary Special

Top 12 Songs Of 2021: The One Year Anniversary Special

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

In this very special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring my top 12 songs of 2021 and we are also celebrating the show's 1 year anniversary!!!! YAAAAAAASSSSS!!! I cant believe it's been a year and I am so excited for 2022!! Thank you so much to everyone who has listened the past year!! Also thank you to all the amazing artists I have had the pleasure of chatting with and all the others I have featured for making amazing music. This week's list includes artists such as Jades Goudreault, Chris Lake, JMSN, Kyle Watson, R.I. Pablo, Cardi B, Ayoni, Noga Erez, Chloe Angelides, RAAQEL, Yebba and Deema. So come on in and listen and celebrate our one year anniversary with us and some amazing bops.

If you would like to support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there check out our merch store


Jan 22, 202258:26
Too Many Songs Not enough Time!!

Too Many Songs Not enough Time!!

In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I feature 10 songs that were released in 2021 that I wasn't able to feature last year but that definitely need to be heard. All of these songs for sure could not be looked over and for that reason I wanted to do this episode so these bangers are not slept on. So come listen to 10 songs from 2021 that I know you will be glad you heard.

To support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there check out our merch store

Jan 16, 202216:16
Too Many Songs Not Enough Time!! (with music)

Too Many Songs Not Enough Time!! (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I feature 10 songs that were released in 2021 that I wasn't able to feature last year but that definitely need to be heard. All of these songs for sure could not be looked over and for that reason I wanted to do this episode so these bangers are not slept on. So come listen to 10 songs from 2021 that I know you will be glad you heard.

To support the show you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while there check out our merch store

Jan 16, 202245:42
Who Runs The World: Outliers

Who Runs The World: Outliers

In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I revisit the Who Runs The World episode with a part two. This time I am featuring three amazing female artists that are outliers of mainstream music and are paving their own music pathways. They are Grace Ives, Dora Jar and Dope Saint Jude. In this episode I feature three songs by each of these super talented women including tracks such as Mirror, Wizard and Grrrl Like. This will be a continuing series featuring amazing female musical artists so stay tuned. So come on in and listen to these three incredible women and the music they are creating.

To support the show go to www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out our merch store

Jan 08, 202221:11
Who Runs The World: Outliers (with music)

Who Runs The World: Outliers (with music)

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I revisit the Who Runs The World episode with a part two. This time I am featuring three amazing female artists that are outliers of mainstream music and are paving their own music pathways. They are Grace Ives, Dora Jar and Dope Saint Jude. In this episode I feature three songs by each of these super talented women including tracks such as Mirror, Wizard and Grrrl Like. This will be a continuing series featuring amazing female musical artists so stay tuned. So come on in and listen to these three incredible women and the music they are creating.

To support the show go to www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out our merch store

Jan 08, 202247:03
Songs That Made 2021 A Little Less Of A Dumpster Fire!

Songs That Made 2021 A Little Less Of A Dumpster Fire!

Happy New Year!!! In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring 12 songs that helped me to get through the dumpster fire that was 2021. The list has songs by artists such as Rude Cat, Renforshort, Moglii, duendita, Ella Langley, Big Kill and NCognita. All of the songs on this list helped me in some way or another in the past year from distracting me with a living room dance session to getting a good cry out! Many of the songs on the list are also connected to some of the closest people in my life including my mom Rhonda, my dad Skip, my brother Jeremy, my husband Nic and my three mainstay besties Joey, Jessie and Alisha!! I love you all! Ok 2022 you better take some notes and don't be like the two idiots before ya! Can't wait to discover so much more new music and artists this year and feature them right here! Thanks to everyone who listened in 2021 you made my year much better as well!!

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Jan 03, 202231:52