As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return next year, Tanner offers the second installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of the year. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between April and June, he's boiled the field down to twelve excellent albums. Check them out!…

As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return next year, Tanner offers the first installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of the year. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between January and March, he's boiled the field down to six excellent albums. Check them out!…

The show's back! Caitlin's still out for one more week, so Tanner consoles himself by giving an update on the solo careers of all five former members of One Direction.

Everything's coming up DaBaby! Tanner grapples with the breakout star's second album KIRK, while Caitlin talks rap duo D-Block Europe and their new album PTSD. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2IOv3Mv

This week, Caitlin flies solo to bring you the final single released from Summer Walker's full-length debut album, Over It. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2nW2dCw

Caitlin celebrates Dave's Mercury Prize win with a discussion of Top Boy: the Netflix grime series and accompanying album funded by Drake. Then Tanner delights in the rhythms of another excellent Halsey single and an unexpected turn from A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2nBVM7p

Tanner and Caitlin go long on Post Malone's new album Hollywood's Bleeding and one of Camila Cabello's new singles. Plus, a discussion of UK rocker Sam Fender and a whole slew of dream collaborations. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2kI0JdI

Caitlin talks rapper Lil Tecca's rapid rise to fame and the bubbly Britpop of rock group Blossoms, while Tanner hones in on CCM duo For King & Country and their string of unexpected remixes. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2mcalh0

As promised, Caitlin reviews Lana Del Rey's new album with special guest Brigid Flay in this week's bonus episode! Musical omnivore and baller economist Brigid shares her top commuting songs (3:55) and the two provide a track-by-track analysis of the album (10:10). Episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/2m8t1OI…

Caitlin's out prepping a bonus episode on Lana Del Rey, so Tanner brings in punk and French horn expert Martha Pullen to talk about the biggest album of the year: Taylor Swift's Lover!

Caitlin provides a solo episode while Tanner travels to New York City for a vapor wave convention this week. This episode features Jorja Smith and Burna Boy's latest tracks "Gum Body" and "Be Honest" - tune in to find out which track is Caitlin's end-of-summer anthem!

Caitlin returns triumphant, bringing along a GRM freestyle by Manchester rapper Aitch. Meanwhile, Tanner sings the praises of new country trio Runaway June. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MDgUW5

Tanner helms just one more solo episode, this time with returning guest and newly-minted-PhD Dr. Stephanie Gunst! Together, the two tackle Disney's Descendants (a series of TV musicals), the dazzling career of Kenny Ortega, and the unending earnestness of High School Musical. Note: Please excuse the slight audio distortion; the microphones in the s…

While Caitlin is away moving and starting a new job, Tanner focuses on two rappers whose recent releases have often missed the Hot 100 altogether: Rick Ross and Blueface.

Y'all are in for some fun extra content as Caitlin invites country music fanatic Claudia back into the studio! In this bonus episode, Caitlin recalls with great detail her first country music concert experience at Jiffy Lube Live. The girls cover everything from tailgating and Morgan Wallen's mullet to navigating the space between country and pop m…

Tanner takes the solo-episode baton from Caitlin, who's out seeing Florida Georgia Line. Tanner thus brings on fellow graduate student (and returning guest) Tim Booth, and together the two (mostly) praise the latest songs from Sam Smith and Beyonce. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2ZwsXY0

This week, Caitlin and special guest Claudia discuss one of their favorite up-and-coming artists, Sasha Sloan! Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, fan-girling, and a fine selection of bops to get you through the rest of your #SadGirlSummer. *A note to listeners: the audio quality of this episode is slightly subpar. Two girls, one mic...we ho…

What's more exciting than Tanner's return? A special guest! Caitlin and Tanner welcome University of Virginia professor and Slate pop critic Jack Hamilton to the show, where the three banter about new songs from Dreamville Records, Post Malone, Joel Corry, and Mist! Audio note: We had some hiccups adjusting to new recording equipment, so please exc…

Caitlin helms a solo episode about Ed Sheeran's latest album: No.6 Collaborations Project. You don't want to miss these hot takes! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xNvl0o

Caitlin's back! And with her she brings enthusiasm for new songs by NF and Ellie Goulding. Meanwhile, Tanner has more mixed feelings about Lil Nas X's new EP and a duet by Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2L88Vzj

Caitlin's vacationing in Portugal, so join Tanner for the briefest of mini-sodes, where he mulls over Drake and the resurgent popularity of a mini-format: the EP.

Caitlin tracks the vocal development of British pop singer Mabel and wonders why the Jonas Brothers are dabbling in reggae. Meanwhile, Tanner dives into the fascinating career of Blanco Brown, a man whose fusion of country and hip-hop comes at a most opportune time. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2xa2zXt…

An even more jam-packed episode than usual! Tanner mulls over the latest from Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, while Caitlin praises hits by One Acen and Mark Ronson. Plus, a new musical game and the most exciting E-natural in recent memory. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MR9orx

Caitlin introduces Afro-Bashment with NSG and sizes up Ed Sheeran's fighting ability, while Tanner demands more for Young Thug and marvels at Jason Aldean's chart dominance. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2wMdZQV

Lots in store this week! Tanner tries to parse the complexities of Tyler, The Creator's new album IGOR, while Caitlin brings the cream of the crop from this year's Eurovision. Plus, what may be the longest combined list of chart debuts in podcast history. Phew! Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2Idgcdy

Caitlin pilots a solo episode this week - a traditional Indian instrument and a Travis Scott sound-alike lie ahead! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2wnypQ7

Join Tanner for another turn to the past, this time examining Spring 1991 and the array of music-industry responses to hip-hop's popularity. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2VXp80k

Caitlin explores her mixed feelings on Iggy Azalea, while Tanner basks in the latest tracks from Logic and Luke Combs. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2waXIo4

Tanner digs into the numbers behind P!nk's astonishing longevity, while Caitlin waxes effusive about Lizzo's dancehall connections and Stormzy's chart-topping debut. Plus, even more singing than usual. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2E6RMRo

Join Tanner for another trip to the Chart Archives! We start where the previous episode ended, with more reflections on soul, and then move to the wonderful world of girl groups! Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2H9TBOf

Caitlin's back! Join her and Tanner for a discussion of the latest from pop greats like Beyonce, The Weeknd and SZA, Taylor Swift, and...Lil Dicky. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2VNXB0k Further Homecoming reading: https://bit.ly/2H1t2uF https://bit.ly/2qTLuyh

Tune in for a bite-sized episode covering Panic! At the Disco and the latest recordbreaker from BTS!

Another solo episode, this time focusing on The Jonas Brothers' comeback hits "Sucker" and "Cool". Tanner walks through the sources of each song's inspiration and even tries his hand at a tiny bit of music theory! Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2UspmXC

At long last, here it is! Tanner turns the clock back to the chart week of November 27, 1971 for the first historical episode of Chart Chat. Tune in for discussions of folk icon Buffy Sainte-Marie and soul luminaries Betty Wright and Joe Simon! Chart Debuts: https://spoti.fi/2PgE7Mf

After several smashing birth-week celebrations, Caitlin takes a brief tour of the UK Official Singles Chart in this solo episode. Don't worry - despite the title, there's no singing involved on her part. Special thanks to Chart Chat's inspiration this week: Dr. Karl Miller. He creates perhaps the raddest classes and assignments in academia. Spotify…

Caitlin contextualizes Tame Impala's new song within a broader history of psychedelic ebb and flow, while Tanner struggles to articulate why new tracks from NAV and Bebe Rexha are so frustrating. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2CZk2VG

Tanner battles a creaky voice to bring you another bite-sized solo episode, this time focusing on Joji's woozy ballad "Slow Dancing in the Dark". It's not just a good song, it's also an excuse for Tanner to bring up his dissertation topic: vaporwave!

Sorry we're late!! We promise it's worth the wait. That's right, folks - Dave's debut album finally hit the charts last week! Before Tanner and Caitlin get to that, they discuss Lee Brice, Khalid, and a recent collaboration between Marshmello and CVRCHES. Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2JykSOL

Tanner helms a solo episode covering two country tracks: one traditional and one at the genre's increasingly fluid border with hip-hop. Plus, more memes, this time courtesy of TikTok. Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2T9VoXz

Caitlin and Tanner bring you the best of the UK and US Charts this week including a brief Jorja Smith resurgence, new music from veteran rapper Giggs, and a Summer Walker/Drake remix. This week, Caitlin's music taste converts, but to what you ask? Tune in to Chart Chat this week to find out! Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2Ci9aC6…

This week, Caitlin and Tanner take on new music from Offset, Florida Georgia Line, Picture This, and MCs Digdat and Loski. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2EtBRMz Sound of the Center: https://spoti.fi/2EksDST

This week, Tanner and Caitlin explore a wider range of artists and genres than usual. The particularly sentimental lineup features Jack Savoretti's comeback single and the latest from AJ Tracey, Ariana Grande, and our beloved Kacey Musgraves. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2NuZnNq

Tanner helms a quick solo episode where he covers the latest single from Kelsea Ballerini and attempts to connect Gunna's new song with a long-running horror video game franchise. Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2BE7zGo

Good News: Friend of the podcast Stephanie Gunst joins Caitlin and Tanner to talk the latest tracks from Billie Eilish, Daddy Yankee, Bring Me the Horizon, and The Chainsmokers! Bad News: The technology gods decided to prevent Stephanie's microphone from recording properly, so all of her audio comes from whatever Tanner's microphone picked up. This…

Tanner and Caitlin welcome special guest, Tim Booth, on this week's episode. Tune in to hear the trio's thoughts on the latest from Sigrid, James Blake, Ariana Grande, and new kid on the block YNW Melly! Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MUdMCB

Caitlin's out sick, so Tanner runs through the latest single from Kehlani and the Hot 100 arrival of singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin. Note: Tanner's audio problems are ongoing. We apologize for the slightly watery nature of his audio track. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2DE0Ux8

Tanner and Caitlin wade through mediocre entries this week to find diamonds in the rough. You won't want to miss this week's discussion of the UK's highest charting drill artist ever, and the latest from Catfish and the Bottlemen, Future, and Lil Pump - complete with a few Michael Jackson references for pick of the week! Playlist: https://spoti.fi/…