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The Bop Bible

The Bop Bible

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 Welcome to The Bop Bible with host Adam Barrera, also known as @adamtheflop! Each week, Adam takes a deep dive into iconic album eras, breaking down what made them so unforgettable — from the rollout and marketing to their pop culture impact. He’s also keeping tabs on today’s biggest music moments and new releases that have everyone talking. On top of that, Adam will be chatting with music artists to get the inside scoop straight from the source. Expect fun, insightful convos with artists shaping the music industry today. Follow along to your new go-to guide for all things pop music! The Bop Biblec42f69a0-998f-11f0-a17b-99be2b498205 Music
Episodes
  • These Two Artists Got Snubbed AGAIN?! Grammy Nominations + Predictions

    These Two Artists Got Snubbed AGAIN?! Grammy Nominations + Predictions
    Nov 21 2025
    In this episode, I cover the new Grammy nominations and share my predictions for the Big Four categories, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. I also take a look at the pop categories and talk about the races that feel close and the ones that seem more certain. I highlight a few nominations that truly surprised me and discuss two artists who continue to get snubbed every year. Make sure to follow the podcast and rate it 5 stars!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Charli XCX's Mainstream Era Was Supposed to Be 'Crash' – Why Was it 'Brat'?

    Charli XCX's Mainstream Era Was Supposed to Be 'Crash' – Why Was it 'Brat'?
    Nov 6 2025
    In this episode of The Bop Bible, I dive into how Charli XCX set out to make Crash her big mainstream pop era and the album that would finally cement her as a chart-topping superstar. But despite the glossy visuals, radio-friendly sound, and major label push, none of the singles from Crash truly broke through. I talk about why the album didn’t hit the way it was supposed to, and how the real mainstream moment came later with Brat, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • They're SO CLOSE to Main Pop Girl Status... How Can They Get There?

    They're SO CLOSE to Main Pop Girl Status... How Can They Get There?
    Oct 23 2025
    Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, and Madison Beer are right on the edge of main pop girl status — but they’re not quite there yet. In this episode, I dive into why these artists feel so close to breaking into that top tier of pop, what’s holding them back, and what exactly it would take to push them over the line. From their visuals and branding to their sound and release strategies, I break down how each of them is building their own lane — and what’s missing for them to finally become household names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
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