Season 4
STEPS "Steptacular" - A British Pop Classic?
Time to dig into the glitter and cheese because we’re reviewing "Steptacular" by STEPS, one of the great albums in British pop history. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through STEPS’ sophomore effort, giving their brutally honest takes on the vocals, production...
Rachel Stevens "Come and Get It" - We’re Late, But We’re Obsessed
It took us nearly 20 years, but we’ve finally arrived! In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole listen to Rachel Stevens’ cult classic album Come and Get It for the very first time - and we’re going track by track through the electro-pop goodness. From icy-cool bangers to underrated deep cuts, we’...
BLACKPINK Solo Singles (’24-’25) - Who Did It Best?
It’s time for another Pop Off episode - the ultimate music showdown - and this time we’re diving into the latest BLACKPINK solo era. Chris and Chantel Nicole break down the lead singles from each member’s most recent solo projects, covering the songs, music videos, and performances in brutal detail...
Britney Did It Again - Our Honest Review of the "Oops!" Album
It’s been 25 years since Britney Spears dropped her iconic sophomore album, "Oops!... I Did It Again" and we’re finally giving it the CCTV treatment. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through Britney’s blockbuster follow-up, sharing our unfiltered thoughts on the vocals, l...
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour - Yeehaw or Meh-haw?
We saw Beyoncé live on her Cowboy Carter Tour - and now it’s time for the unfiltered breakdown. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole dive into the full concert experience, from the setlist and live vocals to the staging, visuals, fashion, choreography, and overall creative direction of the sho...
First Time Listening to One Direction’s "Up All Night" - Honest Review
We finally listened to One Direction’s debut album "Up All Night" and we’re breaking it down, track by track. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole give their first-time listen and brutally honest review of the album that launched 1D into global boyband fame. Neither of us were Directioners, so...
SHINee "Poet | Artist" Review: A Gift from Jonghyun
In this episode, we dive into SHINee’s emotional return with their new single album, "Poet | Artist". We break down the title track written and composed by Jonghyun and the b-side "Starlight". From the lyrics to the production, we explore how these two songs capture SHINee’s sou...
Americans Watch Eurovision 2025 - Honest Review
Eurovision 2025 took over Basel, Switzerland, and we’re back with our unfiltered American take! Join us as we review every performance from the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Grand Final, reacting live to all 26 finalists. From shocking results to incredible vocals, wild staging, and the ultimate Eur...
Girlicious: The Trio Era and Demise | POP 101: A Guide to Girlicious (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our POP 101 look at Girlicious, we dive into the group’s "Rebuilt" era - complete with a new sound and look as a trio. We break down the rollout of singles like "Over You," "Maniac," and "2 in the Morning," and how the group tried to redefine themselves beyond their reality TV origins....
KATSEYE’s "Gnarly" Is a Mess… or High Art?
The hotly anticipated debut single from KATSEYE has gone viral - for better or worse. In this episode of CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, we give our unfiltered thoughts on the chaotic pop anthem, “Gnarly.” We break down the song’s production, lyrics, music video, and performance - while trying to make ...