Chart Chat
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsJoin Tanner Greene and Caitlin Flay every week as they discuss the latest songs hitting the US and UK pop charts. These University of Virginia music graduate students love pop and invite listeners to share in their enthusiasm!
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2020/01/06: Our Favorite Albums of 2019
January 06, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBCaitlin and Tanner make their grand return with one more look back at some of their favorite albums of 2019--plus a special announcement about the future format of the show.
2020/01/02: Tanner's Albums of the Year, Part 4
January 03, 2020 00:32 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBAs a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return this month, Tanner brings you the final installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of 2019. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between October and December, he's boiled the field down to nine great albums--including his #1 album of 2019. Check them out!
2019/12/24: Tanner's Albums of the Year, Part 3
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAs a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return next year, Tanner brings you the third 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 July and September, he's boiled the field down to nine great albums. Check them out!
2019/12/17: Tanner's Albums of the Year, Part 2
December 17, 2019 22:39 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBAs 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!
2019/12/10: Tanner's Albums of the Year, Part 1
December 10, 2019 22:59 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAs 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!
2019/10/28: One Direction Solo Roundup
October 29, 2019 19:14 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe 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.
2019/10/14: Baby on Baby on Baby on Baby
October 14, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBEverything'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
2019/10/07: "Special Girl Fall"
October 07, 2019 08:30 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBThis 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
2019/09/30: Wolfgang Amadeus Dave
September 30, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBCaitlin 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
2019/09/23: Let's Shred!
September 23, 2019 21:28 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBTanner 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
2019/09/16: Like Herding Cats
September 16, 2019 17:22 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBCaitlin 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
2019/09/12: NFR! Album Review
September 12, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBAs 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
2019/09/09: Taylor Swift, Lover, and Jack Antonoff
September 09, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBCaitlin'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!
2019/09/02: CFlay's End-of-Summer Anthem
September 02, 2019 08:30 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBCaitlin 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!
2019/09/02: CFlay's End of Summer Anthem
September 02, 2019 08:30 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBCaitlin 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!
2019/08/26: The Can of Worms
August 26, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBCaitlin 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
2019/08/19: Everything's Coming Up Disney!
August 19, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBTanner 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 studio were acting up once again.
2019/08/12: A Guest on His Own Track
August 12, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBWhile 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.
2019/08/07: "The Bigger the Truck, the Closer to Jesus"
August 07, 2019 08:30 - 49 minutes - 89.8 MBY'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 music culture. Featured artists: Hardy, Canaan Smith, Morgan Wallen, Dan+Shay, and Florida Georgia Line Episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MBzM70
2019/08/05: Hints of Cheesiness
August 05, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBTanner 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
2019/07/29: #SadGirlSummer
July 29, 2019 08:30 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MBThis 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 hope you understand <3* Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2yj9P3J
2019/07/22: The Post Malone Simulation
July 22, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBWhat'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 excuse the heavier-than-usual compression. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MdoYMj
2019/07/15: Third Verse Curse
July 15, 2019 08:00 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBCaitlin 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
2019/07/08: Always Go Ham
July 08, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBCaitlin'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
2019/07/01: As the Prophecy Foretold
July 01, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBCaitlin'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.
2019/06/24: Red Dress!
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBCaitlin 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
2019/06/17: Katy Perry Hot Takes
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBAn 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
2019/06/10: Capital-T Travesty
June 10, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBCaitlin 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
2019/06/03: All This Freshness
June 03, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBLots 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
2019/05/28: Lackluster Surprises
May 28, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBCaitlin pilots a solo episode this week - a traditional Indian instrument and a Travis Scott sound-alike lie ahead! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2wnypQ7
Chart Archives: 1991/03/16
May 24, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBJoin 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
2019/05/20: Bhad Bhabie Flashbacks
May 20, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MBCaitlin explores her mixed feelings on Iggy Azalea, while Tanner basks in the latest tracks from Logic and Luke Combs. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2waXIo4
2019/05/13: One Cool Point
May 13, 2019 23:33 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBTanner 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
Chart Archives: 1965/05/29
May 10, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBJoin 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
2019/05/06: A Really Good Pan
May 07, 2019 03:06 - 34 minutes - 48.3 MBCaitlin'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
2019/04/29: Fergie Deserves Better
April 29, 2019 15:38 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBTune in for a bite-sized episode covering Panic! At the Disco and the latest recordbreaker from BTS!
2019/04/22: "Feel It, Sucker"
April 22, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 17.7 MBAnother 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
Chart Archives: 1971/11/27
April 19, 2019 14:04 - 32 minutes - 34.8 MBAt 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
2019/04/15: Critical [Chart] Karaoke
April 15, 2019 08:30 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBAfter 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 playlist: https://spoti.fi/2KBbcnf
2019/04/08: Cake, Cake, Cake Cake Cake
April 08, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 39.9 MBCaitlin 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
2019/04/01: Slow Dancing With Joji
April 01, 2019 23:07 - 12 minutes - 12.6 MBTanner 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!
2019/03/25: "Glasgeese"
March 29, 2019 01:17 - 48 minutes - 69.8 MBSorry 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
2019/03/18: Horses in the Back
March 18, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 15.6 MBTanner 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
2019/03/11: Skimaskism
March 11, 2019 20:32 - 32 minutes - 44 MBCaitlin 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
2019/03/04: Ms. Flay Knows All
March 04, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBThis 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
2019/02/25: Sentimentality Is Good
February 25, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThis 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
2019/02/18: Resident Gunna
February 18, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBTanner 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
2019/02/11: The ASMR Element
February 11, 2019 20:59 - 49 minutes - 46.8 MBGood 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 means a moderate level of background hiss and a few uncomfortable instances of Tanner breathing, mostly near the start of the episode. Consider ...
2019/02/04: Kids These Days...
February 04, 2019 09:30 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBTanner 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
2019/01/28: One Big Mish-Mash
January 28, 2019 21:10 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBCaitlin'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