On this episode of The Spin Cycle Podcast, Kiara plays pop music genealogist, hilariously mapping out the “family trees” of female pop stars. She sorts icons like Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, and Mariah Carey into matriarchal lineages, assigning “daughters” based on vocal chops, style, and drama. Expect snappy takes on everything from “Power Belters” to “Diary Core Girls,” a Beyoncé-is-incomparable disclaimer, and a fantasy pop family reunion seating chart. If you’ve ever wondered whether Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne are musical kin or why Britney Spears is everyone’s dance mom, this episode is your new pop culture ancestry test.

Introduction to Pop Ancestry (00:00:32)

Kiara introduces the concept of "pop ancestry" and explains her inspiration for categorizing pop artists into metaphorical family trees.

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