Pop Pantheon - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Listening to pop pantheon is like ear candy. Louis and Russ, plus their guests, are so entertaining to listen to, and make really insightful comments about topics I didn’t realize were that deep, but I absolutely love learning about all the layers. Louis is a great conversation leader, storyteller and true historian, with infectious enthusiasm for pop music and musicians. I love learning about the artists’ stories and come away inspired. I am a patreon member so get even more out if the show which I highly recommend! I have been introduced to so much amazing music and knowledge through this show. Thanks Louis and Russ for making it— it’s the dopamine hit I didn’t know I need.

I love this podcast, I have listened to so many episodes. A lot of episodes are evergreen and going back to older episodes have expanded my music knowledge and helped me to appreciate pop culture moments from before my time. The conversations about contemporary pop are also super fun!

I absolutely adore this show and DJ Luis, and all of his great guests. These folks have so much genuine love for the music as well as hard-core knowledge of pop music and pop culture history. Thank you for a fascinating and always entertaining show! 💯
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This is by far my favorite music podcast. I’m the same age as Louie, so our nostalgia is the same and his memories are similar to mine. I love hearing the history of each artist and it’s such a comforting podcast. Thanks Louie!

Britney Spears is 100% a tier 1 artist. Your reasoning is contradictory and honestly, downright wrong. First, you seemed so bespoken to this idea that the artists themselves, needed to have a form of “ownership”, or “input” in order for their placement on the tier ranking. That is not even part of your requirements.

Also, many of these artists were afforded those privileges. Britney was not. And even with the limitations in place, she was able to perform, outsell, and define a space in pop music that has inspired so many artists, more so than many of these other artists that you have ranked within the tier 1 space.

Next, she exceeded your requirements with her WORK. Not just her celebrity and public narrative, but her pop work. Which in terms of sales, influence, and iconography triumphs so many of the artists you have ranked in the tier one spot. Look at last year’s VMAs. Her presence and contributions to pop culture and music, is unquestionably present.

Also, I feel that the marketing and distribution of merchandise wasn’t brought up enough (during her initial three years). This model of pop star marketing was duplicated for following teen acts for years down the line. Justin Bieber, and Miley Cyrus, for example.

I am thankful for the commenters and guests that argued for her rightful placement. In short, I’m disappointed that the 71% of votes, or insight from your guests did not sway your final decision. You got this one wrong. She highly deserves to be one of the top 25, tier one acts.