Chart Beat

Billboard

On Billboard's Chart Beat podcast, Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson of Billboard's charts department look at why what's on the charts is on the charts. With discussions with artists, record label executives, radio programmers, songwriters and more, the Chart Beat Podcast covers the numerous factors that go into making songs and albums Billboard chart hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 2

Tayla Parx, co-writer of Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings" and more Hot 100 hits, and four fellow creators chat with Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn (pt. 2 of 2). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2019

53 min

Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 1

Tayla Parx, co-writer of Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings" and more Hot 100 hits, and four fellow creators chat with Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn (pt. 1 of 2). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2019

51 min

From Classic to Current, Rock Isn't Dead

Haley Jones, director of radio, Nielsen Music, and Jon Miller, vp of audience insights, Nielsen Audio, return to discuss the state of rock, which, according to multiple metrics, is thriving among its many sub-genres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2019

38 min

Lizzo & Lil Nas X's Big Week & Guest Zach Williams

Williams chats with Jim Asker and performs a live version of the hit title track from his forthcoming album, "Rescue Story." Plus, Gary and Trevor discuss Lizzo and Lil Nas X's latest Hot 100 feats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2019

36 min

Finneas on Billie Eilish's No. 1 'Bad Guy'

Finneas joins Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn to analyze the writing and production processes that led to Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" topping the Billboard Hot 100. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2019

46 min

Goo Goo Dolls on New Album 'Miracle Pill' & More

Two boys named Goo - John Rzeznik and Robby Takac - are our special guests, performing and chatting about their new album "Miracle Pill," their classic record-setting chart hit "Iris" and their uncommon longevity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2019

36 min

Lizzo & Tayor Swift's Landmark New No. 1s

Gary and Trevor discuss "Truth Hurts" and "Lover" leading the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, respectively, Plus, Jed Hilly of the Americana Music Association previews the 20th Americanafest, Sept. 10-15 in Nashville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2019

48 min

Trisha Yearwood on New Album 'Every Girl' & More

Country cornerstone Yearwood and Pearl/Gwendolyn Records gm Lesly Simon chat about the state of country and more with Billboard senior chart manager Jim Asker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 2019

42 min

Next Taylor Swift 'Lover' Singles Should Be ...

The title cut? "The Man"? "Cruel Summer"? Gary, Trevor and Billboard.com senior editor Andrew Unterberger (attempt to) pick the next singles from Taylor Swift's new album, "Lover." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2019

48 min

Billie Eilish Dethrones Lil Nas X From No. 1

Billie Eilish earns her first Hot 100 No. 1 with "Bad Guy." As it dethrones Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" after an unprecedented 19-week reign, how long might his record last? Plus, a flashback to the top song 40 years ago this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2019

59 min