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.

Leah Kate 02/24/2026

Leah Kate Leah Kate joins Main Pod Girl for a quick chat about her relationship with interpolations, why she's underrated, and the upcoming deluxe for her latest album Genius! This podcast and all of us at Popheads are in support of trans rights, and if you’re interested in donating or learning more, you can do so here: /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/40211560

Leland 02/17/2026

Leland Hit songwriter Leland, best known for his work with Troye Sivan and for RuPaul's Drag Race, is our newest Main Pod Girl! We talk about writing a musical, his favorite songs in his discography, and who he'd ally with in Celebrity Survivor. This podcast and all of us at Popheads are in support of trans rights, and if you’re interested in donating or learning more, you can do so here: /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/40134725

In the Studio with Bonnie McKee 02/12/2026

In the Studio with Bonnie McKee Bonnie McKee returns for a third time to Main Pod Girl to talk about Hot City Deluxe, how songwriters compete with AI, and our Top 5 Holidays to Celebrate! This podcast and all of us at Popheads are in support of trans rights, and if you’re interested in donating or learning more, you can do so here: /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/40084430

Ruel 01/21/2026

Ruel Australian singer-songwriter Ruel joins the podcast to talk about his new album Kicking My Feet, musical autonomy, and Zara Larsson's candidness on fame. /episode/index/show/mainpodgirl/id/39809125

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

Jae Stephens 11/13/2025

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

Grant Knoche 10/27/2025

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

Austin Mahone 10/07/2025

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

Betty Who (again!) 06/27/2025

Betty Who (again!) ...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

The Ting Tings 06/19/2025

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

Evan Bogart & Justin Gray 05/16/2025

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

Dora Jar 05/08/2025

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

Jensen McRae 05/01/2025

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

Jessie Reyez 04/17/2025

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

Rose Gray 03/20/2025

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

Alaska Thunderfuck & Adam Pascal 02/27/2025

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

Sapphira Cristál 02/21/2025

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

Alice Chater 12/18/2024

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

Michaela Jaé 12/12/2024

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

Jonah Marais 11/26/2024

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

Evan Bogart 10/31/2024

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

Neon Trees 10/24/2024

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

Jack Newsome 10/02/2024

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 Felder 09/05/2024

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 Booster 08/02/2024

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

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