Dissect - podcast cover

Dissect

The Ringerdissectpodcast.com
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.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Dissecting INSIDE (Part 6)

Our serialized analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Don't Wanna Know," "Shit," "All Time Low," and "Welcome to the Internet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 07, 202251 min

Dissecting INSIDE (Part 5)

Our series long analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Look Who's Inside Again," "Problematic," and "30" - a sequence of songs that mark the special's definitive turn inward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 202251 min

Dissecting INSIDE (Part 4)

Our song by song, scene by scene analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Unpaid Intern," "Bezos 1," and "Sexting." Follow @dissectpodcast on TikTok , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 24, 202257 min

Dissecting INSIDE (Part 3)

Our song by song, scene by scene analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "How The World Works" and "White Woman's Instagram." Follow @dissectpodcast on TikTok , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 10, 202258 min

Dissecting INSIDE (Part 2)

Our song by song, scene by scene analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Comedy" and "FaceTime With My Mom." Follow @dissectpodcast on TikTok , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 03, 202253 min

Dissecting INSIDE by Bo Burnham (Part 1)

We begin our 7 part analysis of the music, skits, and themes of Bo Burnham's INSIDE, a music comedy special that captures what it feels like to be alive in the 21st Century. Today's episode explains how INSIDE's opening scene connects directly to Bo's previous comedy special, before examining the opening song "Content." Follow @dissectpodcast on TIkTok , Instagram , & Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Apr 26, 202248 min

BONUS - Mac Miller Song Draft, Q&A, and More

Recorded live on Greenroom, Cole and Cam end Season 9 by choosing their favorite 9 Mac Miller songs followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Then we hear the remaining listener submissions sharing their biggest takeaways from Swimming In Circles. Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 03, 20222 hr 30 minSeason 9Ep. 18

S9E18 - Finale: Swimming In Circles

We conclude our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming In Circles. We examine the albums’ artwork, discuss its most prominent thematic motifs, and draw some final conclusions about Mac’s parting musical statement. Then we hear from Dissect listeners around the world sharing their biggest takeaways from the albums. Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Mar 01, 202249 minSeason 9Ep. 18

S9E17 - Once a Day by Mac Miller

We continue our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with its final track “Once a Day” – one of the most intimate, honest, and heartfelt expression in Mac’s entire catalog. Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 22, 202237 minSeason 9Ep. 17

S9E16 - Surf by Mac Miller

We continue our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with “Surf.” Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . Purchase The Book of Mac by Donna-Claire Chesman here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 15, 202228 minSeason 9Ep. 16

Baro Sura on Making 'Hand Me Downs' with Mac Miller (BONUS)

Australian artist Baro Sura joins the show to talk about meeting Mac Miller for the first time and making the song “Hand Me Downs” with him just 72 hours later. Follow Baro on Instagram . Listen to his music here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 10, 202239 minSeason 9Ep. 15

S9E15 - Hand Me Downs by Mac Miller

We continue our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with “Hand Me Downs,” an gentle anthem dedicated to those who hold us down when we lose our grip. Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 08, 202234 minSeason 9Ep. 15

S9E14 - Woods by Mac Miller

We resume our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with “Woods,” a gorgeous song that finds Mac speaking intimately about love and love lost. Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 01, 202240 minSeason 9Ep. 14

S9E13 - Good News by Mac Miller

We resume our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with its beautiful lead single “Good News.” Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 25, 202244 minSeason 9Ep. 13

S9E12 - Circles by Mac Miller

We resume our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming In Circles with the opening track of his posthumous album Circles. Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 18, 202240 minSeason 9Ep. 12

S9E11 - So It Goes by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with it’s final track “So It Goes.” Among the many revelations made in this episode is how “So It Goes” intentionally sets up Swimming’s companion album, Circles. Dissect will return in January 2022 to analyze Circles over 6 episodes. Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ...

Dec 14, 202156 minSeason 9Ep. 11

S9E10 - 2009 by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with the album’s crown jewel: 2009. Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 9Ep. 10

S9E9 - Dunno / Jet Fuel by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with two tracks united by clouds: “Dunno” and “Jet Fuel.” Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 30, 20211 hrSeason 9Ep. 9

A Conversation about Conversation Pt. 1 by Mac Miller

In this bonus episode, Cole and Cam talk through Mac Miller’s “Conversations Pt. 1.” While the song feels like one big flex, as always, there’s layers beneath Mac’s bravado, including guilt, confusion, and paranoia. Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices L...

Nov 26, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 9Ep. 8

S9E8 - Small Worlds by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its eighth track, “Small Worlds.” Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 23, 202148 minSeason 9Ep. 8

S9E7 - Ladders by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its seventh track, “Ladders.” Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 16, 202138 minSeason 9Ep. 7

S9E6 - Wings by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its sixth track, “Wings.” Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 09, 202142 minSeason 9Ep. 6

S9E5 - Self Care by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its fifth track, “Self Care.” Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 02, 202150 minSeason 9Ep. 5

S9E4 - Perfecto by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its fourth track, “Perfecto.” This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 26, 202145 minSeason 9Ep. 4

Dissecting Mac Miller's Faces

S9 co-writer Camden Ostrander joins Cole to discuss their approach to Swimming In Circles before dissecting Faces, Mac's 2014 mixtape that recently hit streaming services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 9Ep. 3

S9E3 - What's The Use? by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its third track, “What’s The Use?” It’s here that Mac at once asks the fundamental existential question (“what’s the use?”) and dismisses the need to ask questions at all (“what’s the use?”). This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad ch...

Oct 19, 202136 minSeason 9Ep. 3

S9E2 - Hurt Feelings by Mac Miller

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its second track, “Hurt Feelings.” Produced by J Cole, the song finds Mac establishing one of the central themes of the album: the multiplicity of emotions -- how we can feel one way one minute, and another way the next. This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter ...

Oct 12, 202139 minSeason 9Ep. 2

S9E1 - Mac Miller: Swimming in Circles

We begin our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s conceptual double album Swimming In Circles. This season includes discussion of substance misuse and addiction. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources . Shop Season 9 merchandise here . Follow Dissect on Tiktok , Instagram , and Twitter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 05, 202141 minSeason 9Ep. 1

S8E13 - Epilogue: The Life of Pablo

Yeezus brought Kanye to the church steps with his divine woman. But what happened after the vows were exchanged? That's the journey of The Life of Pablo. Follow Cole's new show KEY NOTES on Spotify. Premieres June 29th. Watch "How Kanye West Uses Samples to Tell Stories" Analysis Video. Shop Season 8 merch here . Follow Dissect on Twitter and Instagram . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 31, 202134 minSeason 8Ep. 13

S8E12 - Finale: The YEEZUS Tour

In our Season 8 finale, we dissect the narrative and stage design of Kanye West's 2013 Yeezus Tour. In this five act show, Kanye uses songs from his entire catalog to mythologize his life Follow Cole's new show Key Notes on Spotify . Limited Season 8 merchandise is available at shop.dissectpodcast.com . Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 29, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 8Ep. 12
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android