Bops & Flops

Pop music propaganda, hosted by Stevie Logan

INTERVIEW WITH A WOMAN IN HER LATE TWENTIES 11/06/2020

INTERVIEW WITH A WOMAN IN HER LATE TWENTIES 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 her thoughts on Chromatica. PLUS: We answer some delightfully unhinged questions from the fans. /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/16702103

THIS NUMBER ONE GOES OUT TO SUPER BASS 05/28/2020

THIS NUMBER ONE GOES OUT TO SUPER BASS 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 superstar remix chart race; Twitter being mad at Lana del Rey and Doja Cat; and much much more. Plus, the balms of new Carly Rae Jepsen and Charli XCX albums. And we celebrate ten years of Sleigh Bells Treats, inspired by the /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/14608661

MAYBE THE STRAIGHTS NEED TO HEAR THIS 04/27/2020

MAYBE THE STRAIGHTS NEED TO HEAR THIS 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 concert? What do we think about the current season of Rupaul's Drag Race? Plus: J-Lo updates, a casual list of other pop stars who have referenced Japan, and musings on the future Autonomous Midwestern Economic Zone... BOPS & FLOPSour on on GEORGIE MORVISon on STEVIE LOGAN on on /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/14169842

BOP SALON #01 01/17/2020

BOP SALON #01 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 Killer "Let Me Speak" by ZLUTZ "Hot Commodity" by DJOR "Problems" by Jaye Naima "Bump This" by Michael Medrano, Jake Germain & Michete "a lil motivation" by br0nz3_g0dd3ss /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/12783434

A VERY BOPPY DECADE 12/16/2019

A VERY BOPPY DECADE 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 fka twigs, 100 gecs, and Lana del Rey before diving into the songs that defined our 2019 and the artists that defined our decade. BOPS & FLOPSour on on playlist STEVIE LOGAN on on /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/12411296

NO BOPS FOR ICE 11/01/2019

NO BOPS FOR ICE 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 releases from Kesha, Tinashe, fka Twigs, Caroline Polachek, and King Princess, and we also review concerts we saw this month including Orville Peck and Charli XCX. BOPS & FLOPSour on on playlist STEVIE LOGAN on on /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/11872061

DEATH BY A THOUSAND BOPS 10/11/2019

DEATH BY A THOUSAND BOPS 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. BOPS & FLOPS Twitter: IG: GEORGIE MORVIS Twitter: IG: STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: IG: /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/11609084

NEXT LEVEL BOPS & FLOPS 09/20/2019

NEXT LEVEL BOPS & FLOPS 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 on on playlist STEVIE LOGAN on on /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/11328932

THE SATIRE AND SINCERITY OF LANA DEL REY 09/06/2019

THE SATIRE AND SINCERITY OF LANA DEL REY 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! BOPS & FLOPSour on on playlist RICHARD S. HEon on STEVIE LOGAN on on /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/11146760

HEY ALEXA, KILL THESE SCABS 07/19/2019

HEY ALEXA, KILL THESE SCABS 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 10 hit. We break it all down + more, plus our reactions to seeing Kim Petras, Carly Rae Jepsen and Slayyyter live. Official Playlist: BOPS & FLOPS Twitter: IG: HARRISON SIMONS IG: STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: IG: /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/10587887

FUCK STRAIGHT PRIDE 06/14/2019

FUCK STRAIGHT PRIDE 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: BOPS & FLOPS Twitter: IG: HARRISON SIMONS IG: STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: IG: /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/10146941

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHILE BOPPING 05/21/2019

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHILE BOPPING 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. HARRISON SIMONSTwitter: IG: STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: IG: /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/9861626

YOU CAN'T SPELL 'MEH' WITHOUT ME 05/03/2019

YOU CAN'T SPELL 'MEH' WITHOUT ME 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. Twitter: IG: RENEE HOWARTH IG: HAYLEY BARRON Twitter: IG: STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: IG: /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/9645440

THE GAYLOR REPORT 04/20/2019

THE GAYLOR REPORT 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. Twitter: IG: RENEE HOWARTH IG: HAYLEY BARRON Twitter: IG: STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: IG: /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/9468821

FAG MOB REUNION HOUR 04/12/2019

FAG MOB REUNION HOUR 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, Billboard Pride’s abusive editor, and more. If you make it to the end of this two hours, you deserve the Congressional Medal of Honor. Twitter: IG: OFFICIAL PLAYLIST: HARRISON SIMONSTwitter: IG: STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: IG: /episode/index/show/bopsandflops/id/9366122

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