KYLIE MINOGUE: PART 3 (with Katherine St. Asaph)

KYLIE MINOGUE: PART 3 (with Katherine St. Asaph)

Author: DJ Louie XIV August 7, 2025 Duration: 1:41:18

Katherine St. Asaph makes her Pop Pantheon debut for the third in our four-part series on Kylie Minogue. Louie and Katherine discuss Kylie's life-changing cancer diagnosis and the celebratory record that followed her public battle with the disease 2007's X. Then they tackle Kylie’s later era run of records, from 2010’s Aphrodite through to 2020's Disco, when led into her third moment in the American zeitgeist with "Padam Padam" nearly 40 years into her career.

Join us next week for part 4, in which we’ll debate Kylie’s ranking in The Official Pop Pantheon.

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Ever wonder where your favorite pop icon truly stands in the grand scheme of musical history? On Pop Pantheon, host DJ Louie XIV turns that casual debate into a structured, and often delightfully contentious, ceremony. Each episode dives deep into the career, cultural impact, and artistry of a major pop figure, pulling them apart with a mix of genuine admiration and critical scrutiny. Louie is often joined by fellow music obsessives and critics, leading to conversations that are as much about personal connection as they are about technical analysis. The dialogue is where this podcast truly shines-it’s smart without being pretentious, funny without resorting to cheap shots, and deeply informed by a real love for the genre. After all the overanalysis, the guest and host face the moment of truth: deciding where the artist belongs in the hierarchical tiers of the official Pantheon. It’s a blend of music criticism, biography, and playful debate that goes far beyond simple rankings. You’ll come for the verdict on superstars from Madonna to Billie Eilish, but you’ll stay for the nuanced discussions that make you reconsider what pop music means. Tune in for a listening experience that treats pop culture with the serious, yet joyful, examination it deserves.
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