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The New York Times’s weekly pop culture chat show, with interviews and analysis from the critic Jon Caramanica and the reporter Joe Coscarelli.

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The Colombian pop star Karol G sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her recent stadium run of touring her albums – 2025’s “Tropicoqueta” and 2026’s “No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto” – as well as headlining Coachella 2026. She also discusses representing Latin culture on global stages, turning heartbreak into hits like “BbY WOW,” collaborating with Bruno Mars, teaching Drake Spanish and more.
 
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Karol G on Bringing Latin Culture to the World’s Biggest Stages

Miranda Lambert rose as one of country’s true female superstars throughout the 2000s and 2010s — an era when women with her level of success in Nashville were few and far between. Lambert sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss country music’s long-running cold war with female performers having a front-row seat to a new version of success as the co-writer of Ella Langley’s record-setting “Choosin’ Texas.” She also talks about her new country disco album “Crisco” — out Oct. 2. — reconciling with Kacey Musgraves on their song “Horses and Divorces, remembering Dolly Parton and more.
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Miranda Lambert on Mentoring Ella Langley, Reconciling with Kacey Musgraves & Country’s New Era

Jeff Probst – host, showrunner and executive producer of ‘Survivor’ – sat down with Joe and Jon ahead of the show’s Sep. 23 Season 51 premiere to discuss the new “Open Era”: A cast of rookies are subject to gameplay elements that can be resurrected from past seasons, or abandoned. He also spoke about evolving from host to showrunner; how the show lives alongside, and sometimes in conversation with, its imitators; and finding the hero’s journey within both the show’s competitors and himself.
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Jeff Probst Tells All About ‘Survivor’: ‘I Have Nothing to Hide’

Audrey Hobert has been one of the defining new pop stars of 2026, rising to fame — gradually — with her 2025 album “Who’s the Clown?” after co-writing some of her longtime friend Gracie Abrams’s biggest hits. She sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss the secrets to her songwriting success, navigating her career alongside Gracie Abrams and brother Malcom Todd, using screenwriting and comedy to inform her music and writing her next album.
 
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Audrey Hobert on ‘Sue Me’ Success, Gracie Abrams, Malcolm Todd & Her Next Album

In his first interview since stepping away from his streaming empire for most of the last year to create the fashion label Vivet, Kai Cenat sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss the challenges of starting a new venture from scratch, hanging out with celebrities like Lebron James and Nicki Minaj, his fear of being boxed in creatively by fame at such a young age and the liberty afforded by that same success. Kai's first Vivet collection will have its runway debut on Sep. 12. 
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Kai Cenat on Quitting Streaming at His Peak to Start a Fashion Brand

Busta Rhymes sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss his new album, “Dillagence 2,” out Aug. 25 – a project curated from hundreds of unreleased J Dilla beats and featuring D’Angelo, Lil Wayne and Common. He spoke about the emotional weight of creating music with the work of friends who have passed away; his enduring influence on artists like Kendrick Lamar and Doechii; touring across genres ranging from Missy Elliott to David Bowie; and why artists should never stop advocating for themselves, no matter their age. 
  
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How Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Album

Comedian Stavros Halkias sat down with Joe and Jon to talk about the state of modern comedy, including how wealth and fame are impacting A-list comedians and why the rightward creep of his peers’ podcasts have “forced” him to get political. The interview also covers how Halkias’ weight has influenced his comedy, as well as his role in the Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony” and his Netflix stand-up special “Uncle Stav.”
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Stavros Halkias Was Forced to Get Political: ‘I Hate It!’

Travis Barker, whose new Hulu documentary “Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear” is out August 13, sat down with Joe and Jon to reflect on his music career with Blink-182 and beyond, overcoming the trauma of his 2008 plane crash and family life with Kourtney Kardashian. 
  
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The Mindful Punk: Travis Barker on Music, Family & Trauma

Ella Langley? Drake? A.I.?! Jon and Joe battle through an eight-song bracket of the summer’s biggest hits to determine the Song of the Summer for 2026. Songs featured in bracket: 
• Tame Impala & JENNIE – “Dracula (JENNIE Remix)” 
 • Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas” 
 • Drake – “Janice STFU” 
 • Stella Lefty – “Boston” 
 • Yung Miami – “Spend Dat” 
 • Fenix Flexin and Purps On The Beat – “Rubberz” 
 • Don Toliver – “E85” 
 • Zara Larsson – “Midnight Sun”
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The 8 Biggest Songs of This Summer Face Off

In a career-spanning interview following some recent anniversary concerts, Conor Oberst sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss the highs and lows of his 30-year music career, including navigating early indie stardom, overcoming personal struggles, writing political music and more.
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How Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst Came Back From The Brink

The Internet’s Syd, Steve Lacy and Matt Martians sat down with Joe and Jon for their first interview together since "Hive Mind," their 2018 album. The group discussed their new solo projects — Syd’s album “Beard” and Lacy’s “Oh yeah?” are both out July 17 — as well as their Odd Future roots, writing for Beyoncé, TikTok fame and what’s next for the band.
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The Internet – Steve Lacy! Syd! Matt Martians! – Reunites

Ahead of Jay-Z’s three-night residency at Yankee Stadium celebrating the anniversaries of his classic albums “Reasonable Doubt” (1996) and “The Blueprint” (2001), Jon and Joe sat down to debate which project stands as Jay-Z’s most definitive body of work – breaking down the best bars, skippable tracks, MVP collaborators and more.
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Which Jay-Z Album Is Better? ‘Reasonable Doubt’ vs. ‘The Blueprint’

During a special live edition of “Popcast,” Lizzo discussed her new album and the public fallout from a series of lawsuits. Then she performed a stripped-down set, which you can watch in full here.
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Popcast LIVE! Lizzo Addresses the Backlash

Gracie Abrams sat down with Joe and Jon for an in-depth conversation ahead of her third album, "Daughter From Hell," out July 17. She discusses the inspiration behind the album, her new single "Look At My Life," collaborating with boyfriend Paul Mescal and longtime friend Audrey Hobert, opening for Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, navigating the internet as a young star, and more.
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Gracie Abrams on ‘Daughter From Hell,’ Internet Cruelty, Writing With Paul Mescal, & Audrey Hobert

Summer is upon us, and it’s time for the semiannual Popcast mailbag, in which the most burning questions of viewers and listeners are answered, definitively. This round, the inquiries were sizzling, and on a wide range of topics: whether Geese is the Joe Biden of rock, Maroon 5 as a pop-rap gateway drug, what band had the most transformative decade-long run of albums, Adele’s (purported) laziness, the growing use of artificial intelligence in popular music, and whether a Swiftie and a Twizzy can ever truly understand each other.
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Answering Your Pop Music Questions: Taylor Swift, Geese, The Beatles & More

Slayyyter, who became one of the year's breakout stars with the release of her third studio album “Worst Girl in America” and a viral Coachella set, sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her slow-simmer career arc, why preexisting pop-star formats didn’t hang well on her shoulders, and how mainstream pop classics and forgotten pop detritus can be equally influential.
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How Slayyyter Became 2026’s Breakout Pop Star

Two decades on from the ecstatic electronic pop and rap that made her one of the most significant, ear-opening stars in music, the Sri Lankan-British singer M.I.A. returned in April with “M.I.7,” her seventh album and first in four years, documenting her latest swerve, this time toward born-again Christianity. Last week, she sued Kid Cudi for breach of contract after being removed from his tour in May following her onstage comments about “illegal” immigrants. Before filing her lawsuit, she sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss whether her legacy of incitement has been an obstacle to her legacy of art, how she’s been both welcomed and rejected by either side of the American political spectrum and her recent spiritual awakenings.
 
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M.I.A. on MAGA, the Kid Cudi Tour & Bipartisan Cancellation

Sam Levinson, the writer, director and creator of “Euphoria,” sat down with Joe and Jon to explain why he felt it was time to end HBO’s juggernaut series. With its third season in seven years, “Euphoria” concluded a thrilling, provocative and tumultuous run with a cast of the defining young actors of the 2020s: Zendaya, who won two Emmys for her portrayal of Rue, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer and more. In this wide-ranging conversation, Levinson, himself a former addict, described staying true to his vision, his approach to shooting sensitive subject matter and the limits of empathy. 
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RIP ‘Euphoria’: Creator Sam Levinson Explains Why This Is The End

Olivia Rodrigo sat down with Joe and Jon for her first in-depth conversation about her new album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” out June 12. She discussed the many ways her creative process intersects with the extracurricular noise of pop superstardom, whether its managing relationship drama; being targeted for the way she dresses; accusations of pilfering songwriting gestures from Taylor Swift, her onetime idol; or her willingness to speak up about political and social causes in a way many of her peers won’t.
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Olivia Rodrigo Interview! New Album Details, Babydoll Dresses & Speaking Out Politically

On this special live episode, Joe and Jon react to Drake's new albums – "Iceman," "Habibti" and "Maid of Honour."
 They unpack the rapper’s decision to release 43 tracks at once, the bars aimed at Kendrick Lamar and other adversaries and the strongest moments of sonic experimentation across the three projects.
  

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Breaking Down Drake's 3 New Albums (LIVE! Reactions)

On this week's episode of "Cannonball," Jon and Joe sit down with Wesley Morris and Sasha Weiss to discuss how The New York Times Magazine's 30 Greatest Songwriters list came together. They rehash their biggest debates from the process, react to the perceived snubs, engage with reader comments and share some of their personal regrets.
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 - Read the full list here.
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Cannonball: Debating Our ‘30 Greatest Songwriters’ List

Using excerpts from Swift’s new songwriting chat with Joe, he and Jon go deep on the exclusive interview, which is available in full at NYTimes.com/Taylor-Swift.
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The Taylor Swift Interview: Behind the Scenes

A lively conversation with the Oscar-winning actress about her role as a Taylor Swift-Lady Gaga hybrid pop singer (with songs by Charli XCX and twigs, who makes an interview cameo!) in the new A24 film “Mother Mary,”  plus: “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and how Hathaway shook off her old, awkward self. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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How Anne Hathaway Transformed Into a Pop Star (Featuring FKA twigs)

Following smash hits like “Whats Poppin,” “First Class” and “Lovin on Me,” the Louisville musician is making a true pivot to intimate, hand-played R&B on his fourth album. In this exclusive interview, Harlow talks race, ego and the rules he instituted while recording “Monica.” 
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Jack Harlow on Pivoting to R&B With ‘Monica,’ Dating in NYC and Finding Himself

Everywhere you turn, online or on TV, there’s Druski. In what may be the comedian's most revealing interview to date, he explains how his Atlanta upbringing led him to a unique galaxy of collaborators — Justin Bieber, Timothée Chalamet, Kai Cenat, Drake, Kevin Hart and corporate America — and how they fit into his future.
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Is This Druski’s Most Serious Interview Yet?

The country superstar Luke Combs sits down with Joe and Jon ahead of the release of his sixth album, “The Way I Am.” Combs opens up about his journey to Nashville success (including “healthy competition” with Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan) and his mission to make huge hits again after spending the past couple years away from the spotlight. 
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Luke Combs Interview! On Politics in Country Music, Body Image & Following Up ‘Fast Car’

On Sunday night, Bad Bunny performed a detail-packed Super Bowl halftime show that celebrated Latino heritage and featured appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Immediately after the show, Jon and Joe went live on YouTube to share their real-time reactions and answer questions from the audience. How did the halftime show land — sonically and politically?
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Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show: Our Instant Reactions!

As the Grammys came to a close, Joe and Jon couldn’t wait to discuss the night’s biggest moments. 

On this special episode, recorded live on Instagram immediately after the ceremony, Popcast breaks down Bad Bunny’s album of the year win, Justin Bieber’s striking performance, political statements spread throughout the show and more.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Grammys Instant Reactions! Bad Bunny Owns the Night

This year's awards, airing Sunday, propose a few different ideas about the state of contemporary pop. Here’s who we prefer among the major nominees. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Who SHOULD Win at the 2026 Grammys: Bad Bunny vs. Bieber vs. Kendrick & More!

In an intimate, exclusive sit-down, the rapper and actor reflects on how the chaotic eight years since his previous album led to his new release, “Don’t Be Dumb.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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ASAP Rocky Interview! How Rihanna, Three Kids + Two Trials Changed His Life & Music

The 22-year-old rage-pop phenom and his father John Herndon, of the post-rock band Tortoise, chatted with Popcast about songwriting, nepotism and what they’ve taught each other. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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2hollis + His Drummer Dad, Interviewed Together! On Fame, Family & Quitting the Internet

Jon and Joe count down their respective personal favorites of the year, including some unexpected rapping, an inescapable TikTok meme, a major tour and a sublime bridge in a breakup song. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Our Top 10 Music Moments of 2025

The leading stars of the Dominican genre discuss their paths to selling out stadiums and the lingering feeling that they haven’t received their due amid the Latin music boom. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Romeo Santos & Prince Royce Interview! Why Bachata Is Still Underrated in Latin Music and Beyond

From Sydney Sweeney to Taylor Swift and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, a conversation with the columnist Ross Douthat about how culture is reacting to a second Trump administration. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Can a Celebrity Be Conservative? How Pop Culture Is Shifting in Trump’s America

Breaking down the story lines to watch from the new slate of nominees going into February’s big show. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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5 Takeaways From the Grammy Nominations

More than a decade after achieving viral fame as a teenage rapper outside of Stockholm, Yung Lean is back with new music, a new film and some hard-won clarity.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Yung Lean Interview! On Defeating His Demons, Swedish Modesty & Charli XCX's Wedding

The experimental Spanish pop star on why (and how) she pushed herself to use 13 languages on her new album “Lux,” a labor of love exploring the feminine divine and the brutalities of romance. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Rosalía Interview! On ‘Lux,’ Singing in 13 Languages, ‘Euphoria’ & Björk

The singer and songwriter on her reign as one of music’s most idiosyncratic, spiritual figures and where her creative impulses are headed next. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Erykah Badu Interview! On D’Angelo, Radical Empathy, Love & Hip-Hop

A conversation about the casual virtuosity of D’Angelo’s too-brief career with a pair of journalists who each interviewed him twice. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Remembering D’Angelo, A Classicist Who Moved Us Forward

Our team of Swift experts debate her blockbuster new album and take questions about its themes and controversies. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Why Is Taylor Swift So Polarizing Now? A ‘Showgirl’ Roundtable + Listener Mailbag!

For a rapid-response episode, Jon and Joe journey track-by-track through the pop star’s new album, assessing the highs, lows and hot gossip. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Breaking Down Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

The Paramore frontwoman goes deep on how the drama and evolution of her beloved, long-running band — now independent after two decades on a major label — has shaped her third solo release, “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party,” and what might come next. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Hayley Williams Interview! On the State of Paramore, Going Solo & Touring With Taylor Swift

The superstar singer-songwriter discusses overcoming personal and professional turmoil ahead of his new album, “Play.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Ed Sheeran Interview! On Overcoming Grief, Fighting for His Songwriting & A Career Full of Hits

Is there a universally agreed-upon song of the summer? These days, not really! So we asked some notable cultural figures for their personal favorites. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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What Was the Song of This Summer? Amelia Dimoldenberg, Zohran Mamdani, Questlove & More Share Their Picks

The cult rapper, who broke out at 16, discusses his new album, his relationship with Tyler, the Creator and how he cut his own path around fame and into fatherhood. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Earl Sweatshirt Interview! On ‘Live Laugh Love,’ Growing Up in Odd Future & Becoming a Dad

The singer’s twelfth album is being teased as a pivot back to pop bangers. We break down why (and why she announced it the way she did). Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Anticipating Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

The Dallas M.C. traces his journey from high school football star to petty criminal to country music’s go-to collaborator, ahead of a new album featuring Luke Combs, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll and Ella Langley. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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BigXthaPlug Interview! From Solitary Confinement to Nashville’s Favorite Rapper

The polarizing rapper-turned-singer discusses making rock legends into fans, blowing up his life, the harrowing abuse that shaped him and his latest musical pivot, "Lost Americana." Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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MGK Interview! On Bob Dylan, Megan Fox, Rehab & His New Pop Album

The singer discusses returning to the spotlight following a successful debut, an ambient detour and some recent controversy. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Ethel Cain Interview! On Knowing When to Apologize & When to Stand Firm

Discussing the era-defining pop singer’s most idiosyncratic and musically adventurous release to date. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Justin Bieber’s Experimental ‘Swag’ Resurgence

The beloved pop singer’s new album once again ponders whether being famous and obsessed over is all it’s cracked up to be. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Does Lorde Still Want to Be a Star? Our ‘Virgin’ Feelings

A conversation, immediately following the jury's decision on Wednesday, about how and why the music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charges at his sex trafficking trial. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Reacting to the Diddy Verdict

The duo of brothers discuss “Let God Sort Em Out,” its first album since 2009, and all the drama along the way. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Clipse Interview! Pusha T & Malice Speak on Kanye, Kendrick, Travis + Music Industry Mess

A wide-ranging conversation about two pop visionaries whose lives, careers and legacies only grew more complex over time. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Remembering Sly Stone & Brian Wilson

An in-depth chat with the onetime social media superstar, who has re-emerged as the most surprising rookie pop star of the year. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Addison Rae Interview! From $20 TikToks to Pop’s Most Promising Prospect

Now entering its third week, the complex case can only be experienced directly by those at the courthouse each day. Our reporters break it down. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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What It's Like at the Diddy Trial

In a wide-ranging chat, the actor and musician discusses his immutable public persona, recent pop-culture surge and singing with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Scarlett Johansson. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Jeff Goldblum Interview! A Winding, Musical Journey With the Wizard of Screen and Self

A conversation about the comedians and podcasters who have created a new media mainstream for actors, musicians and politicians. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan: A ‘Manosphere’ Just Asking Questions

Unpacking the Ryan Coogler movie “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan, and its relationship to music, genre and gatekeeping, with guests Wesley Morris, Reggie Ugwu and James Thomas. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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‘Sinners,’ the Blues and Fighting for Artistic Control

A tour of the more surprising — and kind of anonymous — corners of the current Billboard Hot 100. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now

Addressing some of the most urgent pop topics of the moment, including Doechii’s rise and NewJeans’ struggle, in the return of the Popcast mailbag. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Doechii! NewJeans! Ye! Answering Your Listener Mailbag Questions

A conversation with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon about how the band’s surprise success led to unexpected opportunities, then emotional depletion, and now a new album of reinvention, “Sable, Fable.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Bon Iver Interview! How Justin Vernon Got Happy (It Took a Lot of Work)

After nearly five years of building hype, the Atlanta rapper’s 30-song third album, “Music,” has finally arrived. Let’s discuss. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Is Playboi Carti Rap’s Next — or Last — Superstar?

Discussing the pop star’s latest “return to form” album and whether her aggressive promotion of it adds up to anything new. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Lady Gaga Sells ‘Mayhem’ Hard. But Does It Work?

From "Wicked" to Doja Cat, how the Academy Awards incorporated music into its 97th annual ceremony on Sunday, in ways both smooth and bumpy. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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The Oscars’ Best (and Worst!) Music Moments

In an exclusive interview, RZA reveals that his pathbreaking New York rap group, which has rarely performed as a full unit, is hitting the road for the last time. Plus: ODB memories, quitting the Rage Against the Machine tour & getting banned from radio in the '90s. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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RZA Interview! How He Got Wu-Tang Clan Back Together for a Final Tour

A survey of the biggest and best albums released recently, including Drake and PartyNextDoor's “Some Sexy Songs 4 U," the Weeknd's “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” Central Cee’s “Can’t Rush Greatness,” Oklou’s “Choke Enough” and other recommendations. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Drake’s Careful Comeback + New Music Round-Up (The Weeknd, Central Cee, Oklou & More)

Breaking down the Super Bowl halftime performance, including the surprise cameos and tactical deployment of "Not Like Us," in an emergency podcast immediately after the show. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Kendrick Lamar’s Drake-centric Super Bowl Halftime Show: Instant Postgame Analysis!

Big wins for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan. Standout performances from Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter. A conversation about why the 2025 awards worked. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Why We (Still) Think the Grammys Are Good Now

Previewing the major categories and making our personal picks of who will win vs. who should win at the surprisingly relevant (!) Grammy Awards on Sunday. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Are the Grammys … Good Now? Beyoncé, Chappell, Billie, Kendrick & Taylor Face Off

A conversation about “A Complete Unknown” and the power of celebrity. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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The Bob Dylan-Timothée Chalamet Connection

A final look back at some of our favorite characters, trends and micro-moments of 2024, recorded live at S.O.B.’s in New York in December. Plus: IRL listener mailbag! Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Popcast Live! Counting Down Our Favorite Music Moments of 2024

Upon the release of his new album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” the world-conquering Latin superstar discusses why it's filled with traditional sounds and rhythms from his homeland. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Bad Bunny Interview! His ‘Most Puerto Rican’ Album Yet, Trump Rally Response & L.A. Celeb Problems

A conversation about how peak pop stars are thinking of LPs in an increasingly singles-driven landscape. Guests: Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Debating the Best Albums of the Year: Charli! Mk.gee! MJ!

After a wide-ranging conversation, the rapper-turned-flutist improvised with his band in the newsroom of The New York Times. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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André 3000 Interview & Surprise Newsroom Performance!

An interview with the record label veteran and Gamma founder, who has worked closely with Whitney Houston, Drake, Chief Keef and Lana Del Rey. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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The Messy Modern Music Business, According to Larry Jackson

A conversation about the musical’s transfer from stage to screen, and the lead actresses who are bringing new narratives to their roles. Guest: Joe Coscarelli Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Is the Real ‘Wicked’ Movie the Press Tour?

The Los Angeles rapper returns with his (surprise) sixth album, itching to escape his Drake drama, but still benefiting from it. Guest: Joe Coscarelli.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Kendrick Lamar’s Never-Ending Battles

His first term was marked by backlash and protest. But the president-elect has found new streams of embrace and approval. Guest: Joe Coscarelli. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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How Will Popular Culture Change in Trump’s Second Term?

A conversation about his long and unique footprint in music, and how he discussed it later in his career. Guest: David Marchese. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Remembering Quincy Jones, a Bridge Between Genres and Generations

A palate-cleanse conversation about the state of legacy reality franchises, and what might come next for them. Guests: Joe Coscarelli and Caryn Ganz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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‘Love Is Blind’ Resets, ‘Survivor’ Stalls: A Reality TV Check-in

A conversation about the mysterious rapper’s rise and the impact of hip-hop’s splintering. Guest: Joe Coscarelli.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Yeat’s Chart Topper and Rage Rap’s New Wave

The pop star’s ascent has tested the boundaries of contemporary pop, and may create a template for a next generation. Guest: Teen Vogue's P. Claire Dodson. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Chappell Roan’s Rocket-Ship Year

A roundup of some of the biggest and most impactful shows on the road this fall, and how live performances can shift the audience’s perception of an artist. Guest: Joe Coscarelli. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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It’s Touring Season: Chappell, Sabrina and Mk.gee Hit the Stage

A discussion of the accusations the music mogul faces, the court of public opinion and how the entertainment press covers morally complicated figures. Guests: Ben Sisario, Julia Jacobs and Joe Coscarelli.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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The Cases Against Sean Combs

The dance music DJ and producer John Summit speaks on the return of EDM and his rise, from working as an accountant and spinning at underground parties to headlining Madison Square Garden and festivals around the world. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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John Summit Interview! Accountant Turned EDM Superstar on Texting Exes & Not Getting Into Clubs

A discussion about the ways in which musicians and social media stars, both mainstream and more obscure, have figured into the current presidential campaign. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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How Trump and Harris Are Courting Pop Stars (Very Differently)

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Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Sabrina Carpenter on Top

The rapper and gourmand answers our rapid-fire questionnaire covering the music of his childhood, how he manages stress, his go-to bodega order and more. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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21 Questions With Action Bronson (Deluxe)

A conversation about the Detroit rapper’s long and unlikely career as his 12th studio album reaches No. 1. Guests: Jayson Buford and Rob Markman. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Who Is Eminem for in 2024?

Two longtime chroniclers of Swift’s career list their favorites — and least favorites — of the singer’s 11 original studio albums so far. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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We Ranked Every Taylor Swift Album! (Deluxe)

In a moment of success for newcomers like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, is there still a path to becoming a true cross-platform pop superstar? Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Will There Ever Be Another Global Pop Icon? (Deluxe)

The pop songwriter’s sixth album is in some ways her most daring release yet. Improbably, it also yielded her best opening week. Guest host: Lindsay Zoladz. Guests: Shaad D'Souza and Meaghan Garvey. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ Breakthrough

New songs from Eminem, Drake and J. Cole — plus Will Smith’s post-Slap “Bad Boys” comeback — demonstrate different paths for maturing (or not). Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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What’s an Aging Rapper to Do? Eminem, Drake, J. Cole (& Will Smith!) Adapt (Deluxe)

The actress, writer and downtown New York icon discusses her post-Kanye career, what it’s like to see her past go viral and the history of “It Girl” pop songs. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Julia Fox Interview! on Charli XCX, ‘It Girl’ Songs & Kanye Lessons

Artificial intelligence has become the dominant disrupter to music creation and distribution. And it’s only getting started. Guests: Bloomberg's Rachel Metz and Billboard's Kristin Robinson. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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How A.I. Has Changed Music, and What’s Coming Next

Discussing the imperfect rollout of “Radical Optimism," plus: the recent music movies “Back to Black,” about Amy Winehouse, and “The Idea of You” with Anne Hathaway. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Did Dua Lipa Flop? + Miserable Music Movies (Deluxe)

A conversation about the pop singer’s new album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft.” Plus: How Tinashe’s “Nasty” went viral. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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Billie Eilish Is Done Hiding (Deluxe)

Catching up on the conclusion of rap’s heavyweight fight, Zendaya in “Challengers,” a  new Central Cee freestyle and Post Malone’s country single with Morgan Wallen. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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