Chart Beat show

Chart Beat

Summary: 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.

Podcasts:

 Matt Sheeran on Brother Ed's 'Perfect' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:39:13

"I didn't really take any notice" of "Perfect," Matt Sheeran admits, with a laugh, of the first time that brother Ed played him the eventual No. 1 smash.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Grammys Preview: 'Despacito' to 'DAMN.' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:14:12

Chart Beat founder and Grammy aficionado Paul Grein joins to preview Sunday night's awards.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Camila Cabello on 'Havana' Hitting No. 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:18

Cabello called in to the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown on Facebook Live (Jan. 22) and celebrated her first No. 1, "Havana."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Bruno Mars, Cardi B & Ed Sheeran's Fast 2018 Start | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:33

Atlantic Records senior vp pop & rhythmic promotion John McMann returns with more inside insights about Bruno Mars, Cardi B and Ed Sheeran.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Bruno Mars & Cardi B's 'Finesse' vs. Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:10

Bruno Mars & Cardi B's 'Finesse' vs. Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy'  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Jackie Jackson on The Jacksons' 'Legacy' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:23

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackie Jackson and author Fred Bronson join to discuss the new retrospective book, "The Jacksons: Legacy."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Mariah Carey Chat & Guest Lindsay Ell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:13

Gary & Trevor discuss Carey's 23-year sleigh ride to the Hot 100's top 10 with "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Plus, Billboard's Jim Asker chats with rising country artist Lindsay Ell.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Best of 2017: Ed Sheeran, 'Despacito' & More | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:24

A look at Sheeran's historic 2017 on the charts, as well as year-end honors for Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber's "Despacito," Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road" and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Post Malone's Manager Dre London on 'Rockstar' & More | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:14:03

Following a breakout 2017 for Post Malone, London shares insights & previews the rapper's forthcoming sophomore album.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Will 'MIC Drop' Be BTS' Breakthrough Radio Hit? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:02

KJYO Oklahoma City program director JJ Ryan returns to chat about the K-pop kings' new song.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Clive Davis on Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:53:43

The legendary executive remembers Houston's iconic ballad, as Gary and Trevor count down the Hot 100's top 40 hits from Nov. 28, 1992.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Taylor Swift's 'Reputation': What Should the Next Singles Be? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:30

Gary & Trevor play record executives. Plus, insights on "Reputation" from B96 Chicago's Erik Bradley, and Billboard's Nashville-based chart manager Jim Asker discusses topical new tracks from Keith Urban and Luke Bryan.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Portugal. The Man's Eric Howk on Smash 'Feel It Still' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:30

The band's guitarist is our special guest. Plus, chart chat about Camila Cabello's "Havana" (& Kenny G's, too).  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Rap Roundtable on Cardi B, Post Malone & More | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:30

A look at rap's streaming-driven rise with three guests: Beats 1 host LowKey, Vibe music editor Mikey Fresh and Billboard Latin's Marjua Estevez.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Shawn Mendes' Manager, Andrew Gertler | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:20

Gertler chats with Gary and Trevor about Mendes' rise from Vine cover singer to chart-topping pop star. Plus, chart talk about Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks and (you've been warned) a Halloween ghost story.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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