Pop Music For Smart People
Pop Music For Smart People
Ryan Courtney

Pop Music For Smart People

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Ever wondered what's down the rabbit hole when you get to the end of pop music today?? ... WELL FOLLOW ME your host Ryan Courtney every week as I guide you through the musical wonderland me and my magical friends have created. Each week I feature different artists based on a central theme from my life and musical influences. I also have the pleasure of interviewing some of these artists for the show. Come listen for new music.
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Who Runs The World: Time To Listen To BIPOC Artists!
25 August 2022

Who Runs The World: Time To Listen To BIPOC Artists!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People it's time to listen to and learn some lessons from BIPOC shes/hers/thems/theys music artists. These artists are using their voices to empower, advocate and propel BIPOC voices! Some of the artists on this episodeare no stranger to the show such as Mysie, but many of the artists are newcomers to the show including Maliibu Miitch, The Linda Lindas,...
A Chat With .satya.
08 August 2022

A Chat With .satya.

On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the pleasure of chatting with Satya Chavez who goes by the artist name .satya. We got to chat about her life and beginnings in music including her background and career in musical theater. We also discussed her single "Burn" which I featured on my Countdown Of Queer Bops episode because it is an absolute banger!! We also got to chat...
The Three Pop Kweens Of India!
27 July 2022

The Three Pop Kweens Of India!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our world tour in which we feature amazing music artists from every country in the world. This week we are in the second most populated country in the world India. I am featuring three amazing female music artists that are all making such smart and unique music. They are RANJ, Kayan and Tribemama Marykali and all three of these amazing...
Category Is... Queer Edition!
13 July 2022

Category Is... Queer Edition!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we finish out our 2022 Pride series with a little game of Category Is... Queer Edition! I am joined by my husband Nicholas Opp as we both offer up our song selections for 5 different categories including Sad Gay Boy Summer, She Done Already Done Had Verses, These Boots Were Made For Twerkin, Bal READ FOR FILTH! and The Rational Anthem Of The United...
PMFSP 81.2 The Home Of Queer Bops!
29 June 2022

PMFSP 81.2 The Home Of Queer Bops!

This week Pop Music For Smart People was taken over by the radio station PMFSP 81.2 to do a countdown of 10of the best bops by queer artists that have come out recently. The artists featured on the countdown are .satya., Miss Benny, Bergo Husky, July Jones, NIMMO, Chubby Cat, Kiddy Smile, Catz 'n Dogz, Mette, Michael Medrano, RITTYBO and Jammy. All of these artists are creating amazing tracks...
Songs To Soothe My Gay Soul!
15 June 2022

Songs To Soothe My Gay Soul!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we kick off our 2022 Pride Series!! All the artists featured from now until the end of June will be queer artists who are all making incredible music. The artists I am featuring today all have the ability to soothe my soul with their music. The three artists are Jake Wesley Rogers, CLAY and flowerkid. All three of these artists are creating music that...
Indigenous Bops Just Hit Different!
06 June 2022

Indigenous Bops Just Hit Different!

On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring Indigenous music artists from across the globe. The artists being featured today are Otyken, The Halluci Nation, UUTAi, Olox, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Electric Fields. All of these Indigenous artists are creating music that infuses the traditional sounds of their tribes and communities with current music sounds and genres such as edm,...
A Chat With Dope Saint Jude
02 June 2022

A Chat With Dope Saint Jude

On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the opportunity to chat with the immensely talented Dope Saint Jude. I featured her on Episode 58 Who Runs The World: Outliers which is a series I am doing highlighting badass women in music from all walks of life and across the globe. This amazing artist is creating powerful, fun music that makes you want to move ya body! During the...
A Chat With Gess
26 May 2022

A Chat With Gess

On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I chatted with the immensely talented music artist Gess! I featured his song Clouds on Episode 74: Sensual, Sexual, Sexy, Sex, Sex, Sex! which featured ten bops that all revolved around sex. Not only does this song embody the essence of sexual energy but Gess's aesthetic and brooding musical vibes play right into this theme. Gess and I discuss...
The Schmoopy Poopy Booby Dooby Love Song Episode!
20 May 2022

The Schmoopy Poopy Booby Dooby Love Song Episode!

Love is in the air this week at Pop Music For Smart People!. This week I am featuring 12 love songs! Last week we covered sex and now it is on to love songs. I also ordered the tracks to show the different stages of love. We start off with sweet and cuddly phase when you are falling for someone and the artists with songs in this area are HEIGHTS, Thilo, Liv Lovelle, Ash Leone and OddKidOut. Next...