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Chart Beat

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On Billboard's Chart Beat podcast, Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson of Billboard's charts department look at why what's on the charts is on the charts. With discussions with artists, record label executives, radio programmers, songwriters and more, the Chart Beat Podcast covers the numerous factors that go into making songs and albums Billboard chart hits.

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Episodes

The Hot 100 This Week in 1997, From No. 40 to No. 1

Gary and Trevor time-travel back 20 years and chat with Paula Cole, who ranked in the top 40 this week in 1997 with her breakthrough smash "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 06, 20171 hr 16 min

After Rihanna, Who'll Be Next With 30 Top 10 Hot 100 Hits?

Gary & Trevor muse about Drake, Taylor Swift & more. Plus, more insights from Z100 New York's Mark Medina, Billboard's top pop programmer of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 201757 min

Predicting Fifth Harmony's Post-Camila Cabello Success

How will new single "Down" do on the charts? Plus, radio programmer Charlie Quinn remembers making the "Friends" theme a No. 1 hit in 1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 201748 min

Summer Showdown: Justin Bieber's 2017 vs. Pharrell's 2013

Bieber is featured on what should be two of this summer's biggest songs, just like Pharrell in 2013. Plus, ABC Radio's Andrea Dresdale recaps covering the Billboard Music Awards and previews more summer hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 201749 min

Miley Cyrus vs. Hannah Montana, Plus Adele & Beyonce News

Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana is (are?) on an elite list of artists with at least 20 Hot 100 entries under different billings. Plus, Columbia's Lee Leipsner reveals whether any more singles will be released from Adele's "25." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 201751 min

Future & Justin Bieber's Historic Consecutive No. 1s

After no acts had done so for more than a half-century, since March, Future & Bieber have notched new No. 1s on the Billboard 200 & Hot 100 in consecutive weeks. Coincidence or trend? Plus, Columbia Records' latest hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 201752 min

Justin Bieber's Post-'Purpose' Hits & Guest Billy Ray Cyrus

Bieber has now landed more top five Hot 100 hits in featured roles post-"Purpose" than he did with songs from his smash 2015 album. Gary and Trevor discuss, while Billboard's Jim Asker chats with Cyrus about 25 years of "Achy Breaky Heart." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 201758 min

Bruno Mars' 2010s vs. Michael Jackson '80s

A look at Mars' current success vs. Jackson's in the '80s, and Pandora's Rachel Whitney discusses the service's country programming with Billboard's Jim Asker. Plus, do we discuss, and play, everything from Ja Rule to Louis Armstrong and Bette Midler? (We do.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 201755 min

Justin Bieber (in Spanish) & Kendrick Lamar Reign

Gary and Trevor discuss Kendrick Lamar's new Hot 100 No. 1 "Humble." & Justin Bieber's multi-lingual singing skills. Plus, songwriting analysts Yael & Dave Penn break down The Chainsmokers' "Closer." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 201755 min

Songwriting Secrets of Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You'

Hit Songs Deconstructed's Yael & Dave Penn break down the 12-week Hot 100 No. 1's composition. Plus, Harry Styles' debut & a flashback to 1990. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 201747 min

Bruno Mars' R&B Takeover

Atlantic Records' John McMann offers insights about Mars' successful sonic transformation with the "24K Magic" album. Plus Hot 100 chart action for Kendrick Lamar & Sam Hunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 201744 min

Luke Bryan & Universal's Mike Dungan

Country king Luke Bryan and Universal Music Group Nashville chairman/CEO Mike Dungan chat with Jim Asker. Plus, hosts Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson discuss Ed Sheeran's latest chart feats and flashback to TLC's late '90s reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 201751 min

Ed Sheeran's Chart Domination & Lady Gaga's Resurgence

Atlantic Records' John McMann chats with Billboard's Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson about Sheeran's success and previews what songs could be future singles from the "÷" album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 201742 min

High Dive Heart on Colbie Caillat Co-Writes & More

High Dive Heart – the married pop duo of Jason Reeves and Nelly Joy – discuss their own songs and Reeves' Colbie Caillat co-write "Bubbly." Caillat had begun writing the song and, says Reeves, "Once a song starts out great, it's not hard to take it home." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 201723 min

The Monkees' Micky Dolenz

"I remember liking it all," The Monkees' Micky Dolenz recalls of the band's '60s pinnacle. "We were selling all those records and getting that incredible reaction. We caught lightning in a bottle." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 201723 min

Jimmy Harnen, BMLG Records President

Harnen chats with Billboard's Jim Asker about running the label that includes Florida Georgia Line & reminisces about his own chart success in 1989 with beloved ballad "Where Are You Now." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 201739 min

Phil Galdston, NYU Director of Songwriting

Galdston discusses the elements of teaching songwriting, as well as his own legacy, having co-written Vanessa Williams' 1992 Hot 100 No. 1 "Save the Best for Last." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 201749 min

Elvis Duran

Duran discusses his legendary Radio Hall of Fame career, including more than 20 years of waking up listeners on Z100 New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 201735 min

Ask the Billboard Charts Dept.

In the podcast's 2016 finale, Billboard VP of charts Silvio Pietroluongo joins co-directors of charts Keith Caulfield and host Gary Trust to field listener and reader questions and preview future chart developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 201630 min

Indie Folk-Pop Duo Goodbye Blue

Husband and wife Charlotte Kendrick and Dan Rowe discuss mixing music with parenting, as well as the challenges and rewards of being an independent act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 201644 min

Alex Da Kid

The hitmaker chats with host Gary Trust about writing and producing for Dr. Dre, Bono, Eminem & more. Plus, the backstory of his new single, "Not Easy," a collab with IBM's Watson program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 201639 min

Billy Porter, Vanessa Carlton & Tina Shafer on the NY Songwriters Circle

Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter, chart-topper Vanessa Carlton and artistic director and host of the New York Songwriters Circle Tina Shafer chat with Billboard's Gary Trust and Alex Vitoulis about the showcase's rich legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 201640 min

Marc Myers, Author of "Anatomy of a Song"

Myers chats with host Gary Trust about his new book, "Anatomy of a Song, The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 201647 min

Anthony Head Remembers "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

Giles himself fondly recalls the show's Joss Whedon-written and -directed "Once More, With Feeling" musical episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 06, 201631 min

Suzanne Vega

"I have a very curious mind, and I like to play," acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega muses. "What is the point of writing something that everyone else has already written?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 201640 min

Bobby Bones

"I'm telling you my truth," says the iHeartMedia country morning radio talent. "Sometimes you're not gonna like it, but just respect, hopefully, that I'm always coming from a place of being authentic." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 201638 min

Cumulus Media's Mike McVay

The veteran programming executive chats with Billboard's Jim Asker about the chain's "smorgasbord" of formats and platforms, including WSM-FM Nashville and WNSH New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 201644 min

How Daya Broke Through on New Label Artbeatz

Steve Zap & Gino Barletta, co-founders of Artbeatz, recount the rise of the label's breakout signee. Barletta also talks about co-writing Daya's hits "Hide Away" & "Sit Still, Look Pretty." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 201639 min
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