Flopstars

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Flopstars is a podcast presented by Sam Murphy and Nic Kelly, looking at our favourite popstars in our hearts who can’t quite compete on the charts. Together we’ll be going deep into projects that were criminally underrated commercially but won cult adoration. This is a chance to dig into some of the best pop records of our time and also have a little laugh about the ridiculous world they’re forced to compete in.

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Recent Episodes
  • Flopstars Update + The Pop Pod Introduction
    Mar 25, 2025 – 00:23:00
  • The Pop In | Grammys Predictions, Megan Thee Stallion Vs. Nicki Minaj & Justin Timberlake's limp return
    Feb 3, 2024 – 00:39:25
  • The Pop In | Our Top 5 Played Songs Of 2023, Taylor's Time Nod & Charli's Album DONE
    Dec 10, 2023 – 00:28:41
  • The Pop In | Spotify Wrapped 2023 Unwrapped, Tate's Having A Moment & How's Houdini Sitting?
    Nov 30, 2023 – 00:34:43
  • The Pop In | Dua Teases Her New Era, Charli's Back, Troye Previewed & WE HAVE A GAME!
    Oct 11, 2023 – 00:32:46
  • Episode 7 - Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever'
    Oct 7, 2023 – 00:53:33
  • The Pop In | Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour Film Is Coming, *NSYNC Are Back and Doja Cat Is Flopping
    Oct 6, 2023 – 00:34:42
  • Episode 6 - Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener'
    Sep 22, 2023 – 00:58:26
  • The Pop In | Kim Petras' Problematique: Why Now? Drake & SZA + Has Tate McRae Had Her Mega Hit?
    Sep 19, 2023 – 00:26:33
  • The Pop In | Sam Went To The Eras Tour, Nicki Teases New Song & Rita Ora's Been Drinkin'
    Aug 30, 2023 – 00:38:46
  • Episode 5 - Selena Gomez's 'Rare'
    Aug 28, 2023 – 01:01:57
  • The Pop In | Addison Rae's Master Stroke, New Miley & We're Doing A Live Show!
    Aug 23, 2023 – 00:31:15
  • Episode 4 - Ryan Beatty's 'Boy In Jeans'
    Aug 10, 2023 – 00:58:44
  • The Pop In | Dua Lipa New Album Details, Doja Peaks & Halle Shines
    Aug 9, 2023 – 00:28:43
  • Episode 3 - Bebe Rexha's 'Bebe'
    Aug 4, 2023 – 01:06:59
  • The Pop In | Carly's Best Album Yet? Travis Scott, And Tkay's Redemption
    Aug 1, 2023 – 00:28:39
  • Episode 2 - Kelly Clarkson's 'All I Ever Wanted'
    Jul 21, 2023 – 01:01:01
  • The Pop In | Sam Discovers Will.I.Am's Real Name, We Feel The Rush, & Britney Is Defs Back
    Jul 19, 2023 – 00:47:14
  • The Pop In | New Britney This Month? Speak Now TV & Nicki's Barbie Review
    Jul 12, 2023 – 00:33:23
  • Episode 1 - Mariah Carey's 'E=MC2'
    Jul 5, 2023 – 00:58:56
  • The Pop In | The Idol Finale Unpacked, Is Zayn Or Niall Bigger, Olivia Rodrigo Breaks Records
    Jul 4, 2023 – 00:43:24
  • The Pop In | Is Kim Petras Ava Max? Olivia Rodrigo's Difficult Second Album & We Have Some News!
    Jun 27, 2023 – 00:55:37
  • The Pop In | Is Taylor Heading For Overexposure? Who Is Doja Convincing? & Don't Throw Phones At Popstars!
    Jun 21, 2023 – 00:36:03
  • The Pop In | 'The Idol': Bad, Or Realistic & Nelly Furtado's Return - Yay Or Nay
    Jun 9, 2023 – 00:44:47
  • The Pop In | The Idol Seems A Hot Mess, Karma Is My Bestie & Should We Even Talk About Matty Healy?
    Jun 2, 2023 – 00:34:59
  • Episode 12 - Robyn's 'Honey'
    May 25, 2023 – 00:59:29
  • The Pop In | Peso Pluma Breaks Every Mold, Does The Grimes AI Hit & Kendrick's Got A Problem
    May 24, 2023 – 00:36:03
  • The Pop In | Padam Padam, Beyoncé Renaissance Setlist & Kesha's Return
    May 19, 2023 – 00:40:11
  • Episode 11 - Ava Max's 'Diamonds & Dancefloors'
    May 19, 2023 – 00:38:59
  • The Pop In | Ed Turns A Corner, Beyonce Tour Preview & The Charts Are Cooked
    May 10, 2023 – 00:45:12
  • Episode 10 - Jessie Ware's 'That! Feels Good!'
    May 8, 2023 – 00:50:39
  • The Pop In | BREAKING: TSwift & Matty Healy?! Bebe, Miley's Conundrum & Ryan Beatty's Bliss
    May 4, 2023 – 00:50:27
  • The Pop In | Rita Ora's Praising You, Fredchella Unpacked & SZA Makes History
    Apr 26, 2023 – 00:57:04
  • The Pop In | Frankchella Wrapped, Did Dominic Fike Flop? + Jessie Ware's Opulent Moment
    Apr 19, 2023 – 00:39:28
  • Episode 8 - Frank Ocean's 'Blonde'
    Apr 13, 2023 – 00:59:30
  • The Pop In | RIP True Love (Taylor & Joe), Hello Kim & Nicki, The Weeknd Coachella Appearance?
    Apr 12, 2023 – 00:39:22
  • Episode 7 - Sabrina Carpenter's 'emails i can't send'
    Apr 5, 2023 – 00:56:01
  • The Pop In | Lana & Jimin Fly, Ellie Goulding's Least Personal Yet & JESY NELSON Returns
    Apr 4, 2023 – 00:35:21
  • The Pop In | Taylor's Eras Tour Setlist Y/N, The Problem With SXSW & Sam's Unfortunate Baby Voice
    Mar 22, 2023 – 00:42:34
  • Episode 6 - Rina Sawayama's 'Hold The Girl'
    Mar 16, 2023 – 01:01:27
  • The Pop In | Is Meghan Trainor Cute Or Cringe? Lana's Best Album Yet? Miley & An Oscars Wrap
    Mar 15, 2023 – 00:36:21
  • Episode 5 - Lily Allen's 'No Shame'
    Mar 8, 2023 – 00:50:31
  • The Pop In | Miley's Album Surprises, Glasto's Headliner Conundrum & Rosalia's Fake Peru Concert
    Mar 8, 2023 – 00:29:51
  • Episode 4 - The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM'
    Mar 2, 2023 – 00:50:50
  • The Pop In | The Weeknd Sets Records, Jonas Brothers Grow Their Wings & Meet Blusher, The Pop Band Of Your Dreams
    Mar 2, 2023 – 00:30:14
  • Episode 3 | P!nk's 'Funhouse'
    Feb 22, 2023 – 00:46:36
  • Episode 2 - Caroline Polachek's 'Pang'
    Feb 15, 2023 – 00:50:35
  • The Pop In | Rihanna's Superbowl MOMENT, Paramore's Return & British Food Is "Awful" If You Ask Sam (+ a BRITs Roundup)
    Feb 13, 2023 – 00:37:36
  • Episode 1 - Taylor Swift's 'Lover'
    Feb 8, 2023 – 00:47:24
  • The Pop In | GRAMMY Shocks, Is Fred Again 'Worth It', + RAYE's Groundbreaking Album
    Feb 7, 2023 – 00:31:07
Recent Reviews
  • ll_1947
    A great hang
    Goodtimes with these 2.
  • @dylangarsee
    Love the pod, losing the premise
    Listen every week and love it, seems to be turning into “here’s our favorite albums so what if they weren’t actually flops” instead of albums that truly flopped.
  • Lue '91
    Awesome music podcast
    One of the funniest and entertaining music podcasts out there. Keep it up guys!!!
  • hgrace13
    Super fun pod!
    If you love to: -take pop music seriously while having a sense of humor -love discussing pop music with your friends -like listening to two friends talk about music Then this is the podcast for you! Super delightful listen, with a good variety of albums discussed. 10/10 recommend!
  • crisperks93
    Love it ❤️
    A dream podcast for fans who follow Pop music! Both of you are very knowledgeable and entertaining speakers. I have a few suggestions on which eras you guys can cover in future episodes: Beyoncé, 4 Ciara, Fantasy Ride Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods Kylie Minogue, Kiss Me Once Madonna, Rebel Heart Mariah Carey, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel Nicki Minaj, Queen Rihanna, Rated R Robin Thicke, Paula Usher, Here I Stand I love this series ☺️
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