The Grammys are almost here — so it's time for my final nomination predictions. In this episode, I break down who I think will land the biggest nods across the General Field and Pop categories, from Album of the Year to Best Pop Vocal Album.

I dive into the artists shaping this year’s race — including Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and more — and talk surprises, snubs, and the momentum behind each contender. Who’s a lock, who’s fighting for a spot, and who might shock us when nominations drop?

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Sam here! Dropping in to introduce my new daily podcast The Pop Pod, which covers all things pop music from artist interviews to album deep dives. Here is a quick preview.

Fear not! This is not a Flopstars replacement. Flopstars is returning. Nic and I have been plotting the return and will hopefully have news for you within the month.

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What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up

• Our wrapped

• Best albums/songs of the year Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard

• Taylor Swift Time Person of the Year

• Charli XCX has finished her new album

WELCOME BACK TO THE POP IN!

What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up

• The rise and rise of Tate McRae - could she clinch a Billboard #1?

• Spotify Wrapped is out - unpacking the global Top 5 songs and artists

• Dua Lipa's Houdini - our 4 week late review

  Nicki Minaj album next week same week as Tate McRae and SZA deluxe what a time

  Quick unpack of what the rest of the year looks like on the pod

What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up

• Dua Lipa wipes Instagram for new era - what do we know, who’s involved, and all that jazz

• Charli's BACK BABY

• Troye album's coming this week & Nic interviewed him - hear the full thing here

• Sam saw RAYE live in New York and it was one of the most lucid shows he's ever seen

• Tems is selling out huge venues & releases a triumphant single

• Omar Apollo's new single

• The Pop In now gets a game: YEAR OF THE SONG!

This week on The Pop In:

• Beyoncé is bringing the Renaissance World Tour to cinemas
• *NSYNC are back with a song for the Trollz soundtrack
• Ed Sheeran's new album is lacklustre
• Doja Cat is struggling to pull the numbers she deserves
• Jorja Smith's new album is bliss
• PinkPantheress nails the vibes on her new song

Ariana Grande makes her Flopstars debut with her divisive fourth album which came after a traumatic time and signalled the start of a creatively fluid period for her. It's an important album in her discography, one that sees her stepping into her own and learning to react to very personal situations in real-time. It wasn't for everyone but it was for us and we explore that on this week's pod.

This week on the Pop In:

• Kim Petras drops Problematique - why now?

• Kylie Minogue and Doja Cat release two of the most anticipated albums of the year this week

• Let’s talk about Madison Beer

• Drake/SZA - Slime You Out

• Tate McRae is having a huge time on streaming with Greedy, but has she had her proper mega hit yet?