Main Pod Girl

Main Pod Girl is a pop culture podcast hosted by artist and songwriter AJ Marks, with special guests ranging from popstars, hit songwriters, r/popheads team members, high-profile journalists and music content creators, as we talk about our shared love for pop music.

Our 2025 & 2026 Bingo Cards (feat. Mila Tequila & Andrew Unterberger) 12/18/2025

Our 2025 & 2026 Bingo Cards (feat. Mila Tequila & Andrew Unterberger) To wrap up the year, frequent guests Mila Tequila and Andrew Unterberger come on Main Pod Girl to revisit the 2025 pop music bingo cards we made at the beginning of the year, and make some 2026 bingo cards. Feel free to follow along and make your own cards by picking 6 artists from each of the following categories, and then randomizing them on a bingo board (with a free space in the middle): Group 1: Lana Del Rey, Noah Kahan, Raye, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Drake, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Madonna & BTS Group 2: Avril Lavigne, Doechii, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Tinashe, Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow, Post Malone, Lizzo & Carly Rae Jepsen Group 3: Kendrick Lamar, Tyla, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Cardi B, SZA, Morgan Wallen & Eminem Group 4: Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Adele, Shakira, Fergie, Normani, Lady Gaga, The Weekend, Sabrina Carpenter & Chappell Roan /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/39450900

Sellout Pod Girl (feat. Jae Stephens) 11/13/2025

Sellout Pod Girl (feat. Jae Stephens) Your new obsession has arrived, and it's Jae Stephens! She drops by the podcast to talk about her upcoming mixtape, Total Sellout, the meaning behind her song "Afterbody", and her new podcast! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/39015630

GRAMMYs Best New Artist Predictions (feat. Nicky Reardon) 11/04/2025

GRAMMYs Best New Artist Predictions (feat. Nicky Reardon) With the 2026 GRAMMYs nominees being unveiled on Thursday, Nicky Reardon joins the podcast to contemplate which artists will be nominated for Best New Artist this year. We discuss the shoe-ins, who we're rooting for, potential wildcard picks, our personal Best New Artist, and our final predictions. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/38907725

Post-Breakup Pod Girl (feat. Grant Knoche) 10/27/2025

Post-Breakup Pod Girl (feat. Grant Knoche) Soon-to-be Main Pop Boy Grant Knoche joins the podcast to talk all about his new album Good Luck Getting Over Me! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/38789465

Mahone Pod Girl (feat. Austin Mahone) 10/07/2025

Mahone Pod Girl (feat. Austin Mahone) For our 100th episode of Main Pod Girl, we have Austin Mahone revisit the span of his career, from teen stardom to his country crossover to OnlyFans /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/38497085

Popstar Generations (feat. Mila Tequila & Andrew Unterberger) 09/04/2025

Popstar Generations (feat. Mila Tequila & Andrew Unterberger) We're celebrating the 99th episode of the Main Pod Girl by inviting Andrew Unterberger of Billboard and YouTuber Mila Tequila back on the podcast to discuss 50 years of popstar generations, assign some superlatives, and make some predictions! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/38038845

Memory-Holed Music (feat. Mic the Snare) 08/29/2025

Memory-Holed Music (feat. Mic the Snare) Mic the Snare comes back on the podcast, and we talk all about the music we can't remember. What makes a song last? What makes a song disappear? Also, stay tuned until the end for a prediction game on which of this generation's stars will be memory-holed by future generations. Join Mic the Snare's new Patreon channel: /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/38012810

...Baby One More Pod Girl (feat. Betty Who) 06/27/2025

...Baby One More Pod Girl (feat. Betty Who) ...Oops! She did it again! Betty Who has returned to the podcast alongside guest co-host Rie to discuss her new music and the past 3 years. We also play a game of Pop Quiz and list our Top 5 Britney Spears songs! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/37171225

That's Not My Name, Girl (feat. The Ting Tings) 06/19/2025

That's Not My Name, Girl (feat. The Ting Tings) Manchester legends The Ting Tings are our newest Main Pod Girls, touching on their whole career, from "That's Not My Name" to the newest album, Home! We also play a new game called Know Your Wiki. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/37065470

Verona Pod Girl (feat. Evan Bogart & Justin Gray) 05/16/2025

Verona Pod Girl (feat. Evan Bogart & Justin Gray) Evan Bogart, known for writing #1 hits like "Halo" by Beyoncé and "SOS" by Rihanna, returns to the podcast with his cowriter Justin Gray to discuss their new movie musical Juliet & Romeo, out in theaters now! We also introduce a new game called Stunt Casting. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/36588865

Mary Poppins Girl (feat. Dora Jar) 05/08/2025

Mary Poppins Girl (feat. Dora Jar) Dora Jar joins the podcast to chat about her debut album, new song "Lucky", and the fan favorite "Ragdoll"— which has more layers to it than any of us expected! We also play a game of Song Interrogation. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/36471430

Memory Pod Girl (feat. Jensen McRae) 05/01/2025

Memory Pod Girl (feat. Jensen McRae) Jensen McRae is our newest Main Pod Girl and she's here to talk about her viral song "Massachusetts" and her new album I Don't Know How But They Found Me! We also play a game of Song Superlatives /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/36386935

Shordie Pod Girl (feat. Jessie Reyez) 04/17/2025

Shordie Pod Girl (feat. Jessie Reyez) Our newest Main Pod Girl, Jessie Reyez, is responsible for massive hits and incredible albums, and now she's here to discuss her newest record, Paid in Memories. We also play a game of Song Interrogation. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/36202655

Louder, Pod Girl (feat. Rose Gray) 03/20/2025

Louder, Pod Girl (feat. Rose Gray) 2025's new it girl, Rose Gray, joins the podcast to reflect on the release of her debut album Louder, Please and tease its upcoming sister album coming later this year. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/35780045

DRAG! Pod Girl (feat. Alaska Thunderfuck & Adam Pascal) 02/27/2025

DRAG! Pod Girl (feat. Alaska Thunderfuck & Adam Pascal) Legendary drag queen Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 and Broadway icon Adam Pascal join Main Pod Girl to talk all about the new off-broadway show, DRAG! The Musical. We also discuss the legacy of the show Rent and play a broadway-themed Pop Quiz. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/35447895

Congeniality Pod Girl (feat. Sapphira Cristál) 02/21/2025

Congeniality Pod Girl (feat. Sapphira Cristál) Drag queen and classically trained opera singer Sapphira Cristál graces the Main Pod Girl studio for a chat about her time on RuPaul's Drag Race, her upcoming album, and more! We also play a game of Fake News Detector and list our Top 5 Beyoncé albums! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/35372580

Ballerina Pod Girl (feat. Alice Chater) 12/18/2024

Ballerina Pod Girl (feat. Alice Chater) Alice Chater is back with bops and becomes our newest Main Pod Girl! In this episode, we talk about Alice's upcoming debut album, the embarrassing career moments where we pissed ourselves, and how her career began as a backup dancer! We also play a round of Popheads Gone Viral. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/34401245

Galactic Pod Girl (feat. Michaela Jaé) 12/12/2024

Galactic Pod Girl (feat. Michaela Jaé) Michaela Jaé, the fabulous singer and actress who you may know from Pose, Loot and American Horror Story, joins the Main Pod Girl club! In this episode, we dive into her debut album 33, as well as her acting roles and our Top 5 Movie Musicals! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/34401110

Full Circle Pod Girl (feat. Jonah Marais) 11/26/2024

Full Circle Pod Girl (feat. Jonah Marais) Jonah Marais of the boyband Why Don't We is our newest Main Pod Girl! We talk about working with Ryan Lewis, discuss the albums we're listening to right now, and play a round of Firsts & Favorites! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/34152050

Spooky Pod Girl (feat. Evan Bogart) 10/31/2024

Spooky Pod Girl (feat. Evan Bogart) Legendary pop songwriter, record producer and innovator Evan Bogart ("Halo" by Beyoncé, "SOS" by Rihanna, etc.) joins the show to discuss his love for Halloween music and how Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" came into existence! We also play a round of Popheads Gone Viral, and a game of This or That with some of Evan's biggest hits. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/33703377

Main Pop/Rock Girl (feat. Neon Trees) 10/24/2024

Main Pop/Rock Girl (feat. Neon Trees) Tyler Glenn, lead singer of the timeless pop/rock band Neon Trees, joins us to talk about the band's new album, its soon-to-be-hit "Secret", coming out, the origin of their hit "Everybody Talks", and the summer of Sabrina Carpenter! We also play Song Interrogation and list our Top 5 Band Names! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/33594737

Register to Vote (feat. HeadCount) Today's podcast is all about encouraging our American listeners to register to vote. Our guest, Lucille Wenegieme, is the Executive Director of HeadCount, which is the leading nonpartisan organization focused on youth voter registration through celebrity activations, having registered nearly 1.3 million voters through partnerships with popstars like Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Demi Lovato, and Cardi B. Register to vote / check registration deadlines: Check your registration status: /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/33400592

Harmonic Pod Girl (feat. Jack Newsome) 10/02/2024

Harmonic Pod Girl (feat. Jack Newsome) The newly viral and ever talented Jack Newsome joins the podcast and officially debuts his Main Pod Girl status, as we chat about his TikTok ear training series, the highs and lows of the music industry, and committing to making his debut album. We also play Call DM Block, Fake News Detector and list our Top 5 Albums of this decade so far! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/33293912

Oak Pod Girl (feat. Oak Felder) 09/05/2024

Oak Pod Girl (feat. Oak Felder) Production mastermind Oak Felder joins the podcast to chat about the behind the scenes details on his work with Brandy, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and more! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/32905397

2012: A Year in Review (feat. Ben Mandelker) 08/14/2024

2012: A Year in Review (feat. Ben Mandelker) Ben Mandelker, host of the hit podcast Watch What Crappens, joins the podcast to help us rewind and look back at some of the pop culture moments of 2012. Carly Rae Jepsen, American Idol, Jessie J and more! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/32546527

Joel Kim Pod Girl (feat. Joel Kim Booster) 08/02/2024

Joel Kim Pod Girl (feat. Joel Kim Booster) Stand-up comedian, actor and television writer Joel Kim Booster joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming film, his work on Loot and Big Mouth, and the pop girlies! Stick around til the end to hear our Top 5 Songs of the Summer. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/32395187

The Art of Album Rollouts (feat. Brittany Spanos, Katie Atkinson & Rachel Brodsky) 07/24/2024

The Art of Album Rollouts (feat. Brittany Spanos, Katie Atkinson & Rachel Brodsky) We're celebrating Brat summer by discussing the art of album rollouts with a roundtable of Rolling Stone Senior Editor Brittany Spanos, Billboard Executive Digital Director Katie Atkinson and freelance journalist Rachel Brodsky! We cover all the big pop releases of this year and former years through the different stages of an album rollout. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/32268597

Saturn Return Girl (feat. Tayla Parx) 07/18/2024

Saturn Return Girl (feat. Tayla Parx) Highly decorated actor, songwriter and artist Tayla Parx joins us on Main Pod Girl to talk about her brand new album Many Moons, Many Suns, as well as writing hits for artists such as Ariana Grande and Normani. We also play a game of Who Ya Gonna Call? and list our Top 5 Songs We Wish We Wrote! /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/32193412

The Breakout Artists of 2024 (feat. Billboard's Jason Lipshutz & Andrew Unterberger) 07/10/2024

The Breakout Artists of 2024 (feat. Billboard's Jason Lipshutz & Andrew Unterberger) Billboard's very own Jason Lipshutz and Andrew Unterberger join the show to discuss 2024's game-changing breakout stars: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Tommy Richman, Benson Boone, Hozier, Tinashe, Charli XCX and more! Also approaching the midway point of the decade, we cast our ideal Mount Rushmores of early 2020s popstars. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/32077407

Candy Pod Girl (feat. Brooke Candy) 06/27/2024

Candy Pod Girl (feat. Brooke Candy) Brooke Candy gets candid about her persona, announces that her upcoming album will be a double album, and confirms some of the rumored song titles! We also play a couple rounds of Fake News Detector, Dictionary Of... and Who Ya Gonna Call? /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/31910172

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