Popcast: The Return of Pop-Punk and Emo

Popcast: The Return of Pop-Punk and Emo

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Why Zara Larsson Refuses to Censor Herself – or Dim Her Joy

The Swedish pop star Zara Larsson sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her stratospheric year of taking control of her career and stepping into a new era of bonafide pop superstardom. She spoke about her surge in cultural relevance — from the TikTok resurrection of her 2015 hit “ ...  Show more

 . 1h 7min
Karol G on Bringing Latin Culture to the World’s Biggest Stages

The Colombian pop star Karol G sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her recent stadium run of touring her albums – 2025’s “Tropicoqueta” and 2026’s “No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto” – as well as headlining Coachella 2026. She also discusses representing Latin culture on global s ...  Show more

 . 1h 2min

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