Dissect

Analyzing the music and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode. Join host Cole Cuchna as he dives deep into albums by Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Radiohead, Beyonce, Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, and more. Let's Dissect.

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S3E6 – Bad Religion by Frank Ocean

We dissect "Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean, a harrowing ballad expressing the torment of unrequited love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2018•35 min•Season 3Ep. 6

S3E5 – Pyramids (Part 2) by Frank Ocean

We conclude our two part analysis of Frank Ocean’s contemporary masterwork "Pyramids." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2018•25 min•Season 3Ep. 5

S3E4 – Pyramids (Part 1) by Frank Ocean

We dissect Frank Ocean’s 10-minute masterwork “Pyramids” from Channel Orange. Part 1 of 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2018•35 min•Season 3Ep. 4

S3E3 – Super Rich Kids by Frank Ocean

Our serialized examination of Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE continues with “Super Rich Kids”, a tragic rumination on the effects of wealth disguised as a party anthem. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 05, 2018•38 min•Season 3Ep. 3

S3E2 – Thinking About You by Frank Ocean

Our serialized examination of the music of Frank Ocean continues with a look at the cultural impact of Frank’s open letter that revealed his sexuality days before the release of Channel Orange. Then we dissect Ocean’s biggest hit to date “Thinking About You.” Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2018•36 min•Season 3Ep. 2

S3E1 – Frank Ocean: A Man of Art and Mystery

Season 3 of Dissect is dedicated entirely to the music of Frank Ocean. Today we begin with Ocean’s upbringing in New Orleans and his move to Los Angeles after Hurricane Katrina. We’ll then break down his landmark 2011 mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra. Dissect is a Spotify Original Podcast. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 2018•42 min•Season 3Ep. 1

S2E16 – Season Finale: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Our season long examination of Kanye West‘s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy concludes with our final thoughts on the album. Then we'll hear directly from Dissect listeners who share their thoughts on the season. Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 16

S2E15 – Lost in the World by Kanye West

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Lost In The World." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2017•43 min•Season 2Ep. 15

S2E14 – Blame Game by Kanye West

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Blame Game." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2017•34 min•Season 2Ep. 14

S2E13 – Hell of a Life by Kanye West

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Hell Of A Life." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 2017•37 min•Season 2Ep. 13

S2E12 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 2)

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Runaway." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2017•38 min•Season 2Ep. 12

S2E11 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 1)

Oct 17, 2017•37 min•Season 2Ep. 11

S2E10 – Devil in a New Dress by Kanye West

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Devil In A New Dress." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2017•43 min•Season 2Ep. 10

S2E9 – So Appalled by Kanye West

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "So Appalled." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 03, 2017•37 min•Season 2Ep. 9

S2E8 – Monster by Kanye West

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Monster." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2017•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8

Kanye’s Cry for Help

Cole talks about his experience at Kanye West's infamous Sacramento concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2017•17 min•Season 2Ep. 7

S2E7 – All of the Lights by Kanye West

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "All Of The Lights." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2017•34 min•Season 2Ep. 7

S2E6 – Power by Kanye West

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "POWER." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 05, 2017•44 min•Season 2Ep. 6

S2E5 – Gorgeous by Kanye West

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Gorgeous." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2017•39 min•Season 2Ep. 5

S2E4 – Dark Fantasy by Kanye West

We begin our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with the album’s opening track "Dark Fantasy." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2017•35 min•Season 2Ep. 4

S2E3 – The Old Kanye

We dissect Kanye West's first four albums and pivotal life events that lead to the creation of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2017•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3

S2E2 – Through the Wire by Kanye West

We dissect Kanye West‘s Through the Wire to get a better understanding of his sample-based musical style. Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 08, 2017•32 min•Season 2Ep. 2

S2E1 – Kanye West: The Elephant in the Room

We begin our season-long examination of Kanye West‘s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with a brief look into Kanye's childhood and his rise to stardom. Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 01, 2017•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1

S1E22 – S1 Finale: To Pimp a Butterfly

Our season long examination of To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar concludes with our final thoughts on the album. Then we'll hear directly from Dissect listeners who share their thoughts on the season. Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 07, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 22

S1E21 – Mortal Man (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Mortal Man." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2017•48 min•Season 1Ep. 21

S1E20 – Mortal Man (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar

Jan 24, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 20

S1E19 – i (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "i." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 2017•40 min•Season 1Ep. 19

S1E18 – i (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar

Jan 13, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18

S1E17 – You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said) by Kendrick Lamar

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said)." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 03, 2017•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17

S1E16 – The Blacker the Berry (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "The Blacker the Berry." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2016•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16

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