BONUS - S3 Listener Audio Montage
We hear from Dissect listeners sharing their biggest takeaways from Frank Ocean's "Blonde" and Season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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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S3E18 - Season Finale: Blonde by Frank Ocean
We conclude our season-long analysis of Blonde by Frank Ocean. Stay in touch over the break by following @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join the newsletter at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 18
S3E17 - Godspeed + Futura Free by Frank Ocean
We dissect Blonde's closing tracks "Godspeed" and "Futura Free." You're gonna wanna listen to the end on this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2018•44 min•Season 3Ep. 17
S3E16 - Seigfried by Frank Ocean
We dissect "Seigfried" by Frank Ocean, a song expressing Frank's feelings of alienation and isolation, leading to an existential crisis. Season 3 merchandise is now available at dissectpodcast.com. Want to be featured on the Season 3 finale episode? Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter or Instagram for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2018•40 min•Season 3Ep. 16
S3E15 - White Ferrari by Frank Ocean
We dissect "White Ferrari" by Frank Ocean, an emotionally potent car ride through Frank's memories of a failed relationship. Season 3 merchandise is now available at dissectpodcast.com/merch Want to be featured on the Season 3 finale episode? Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter or Instagram for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 04, 2018•28 min•Season 3Ep. 15
S3E14 - Solo (Reprise), Pretty Sweet, Close to You by Frank Ocean
We dissect the first four tracks from Blonde's second half: "Solo (Reprise)" feat. Andre 3000, "Pretty Sweet," "Facebook Story," and "Close to You." Listen to Dissect on Spotify and get episodes a week before all other platforms and exclusive bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2018•41 min•Season 3Ep. 14
S3E13 - Nights by Frank Ocean
We dissect "Nights" by Frank Ocean, a two-part odyssey whose iconic beat switch divides more than just the song's two halves. Listen to Dissect for free on Spotify and get episodes a week early plus exclusive access to bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2018•40 min•Season 3Ep. 13
S3E12 - Skyline To + Self Control by Frank Ocean
Today's special double episode dissects "Skyline To" and "Self Control" by Frank Ocean, two songs that reflect deeply on summer romance. Listen to Dissect on Spotify and get episodes a week early plus access to exclusive bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2018•48 min•Season 3Ep. 12
S3E11 - Solo by Frank Ocean
We dissect "Solo" by Frank Ocean, a series of narrative vignettes expounding on loneliness, freedom, and the heaven and hell within us all. Listen to Dissect on Spotify and get episodes a week early and access to exclusive bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 07, 2018•43 min•Season 3Ep. 11
S3E10 - Pink + White by Frank Ocean
We dissect "Pink + White" by Frank Ocean, a beautiful, mosaic-like remembrance of childhood. Listen to Dissect on Spotify and get episodes a week before all other platforms and exclusive bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2018•32 min•Season 3Ep. 10
S3E9 - Ivy by Frank Ocean
We continue our examination of Blonde by Frank Ocean with the heartbreaking song "Ivy." Listen to Dissect free on Spotify and get episodes a week early plus exclusive bonus episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2018•28 min•Season 3Ep. 9
S3E8 - Nikes by Frank Ocean
Our season long examination of Blonde by Frank Ocean begins with its iconic opening track "Nikes." Listen to Dissect free on Spotify and receive episodes a week early plus exclusive bonus episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 17, 2018•33 min•Season 3Ep. 8
BONUS - The Tricky Stewart Interview
In this bonus episode, Cole sits down with grammy-award winning producer/songwriter Tricky Stewart. Tricky is responsible for songs like "Single Ladies" by Beyonce and "Umbrella" by Rihanna. He also signed Frank Ocean to Def Jam in 2009 and helped Frank produce his debut mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra. For more bonus episodes, listen to Dissect on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2018•55 min•Season 3Ep. 7
S3E7 - Channel Orange Recap + 4 Years Gone
We dissect the last three tracks from Frank Ocean's Channel Orange before drawing some overall conclusions about the album as a whole. Then we take a look at the events during the 4 years between Channel Orange and Frank's next albums Endless and Blonde. Listen to Dissect on Spotify for early access to episodes and exclusive bonus episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 03, 2018•41 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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•34 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•24 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•34 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•37 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•35 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•41 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)
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 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
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