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Dissect

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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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Episodes

Our Favorite Music of 2024

Cole and Cam award their favorite music of the year across a number of categories, including Favorite Album, Favorite Song, Favorite Underground Album, Most Surprising Album, and many more. Listen to the playlist of songs featured in this episode here . Host: Cole Cuchna Guest: Camden Ostrander Audio Production: Kevin Pooler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 42 minSeason 13Ep. 16

Best Bars of 2024. Plus: Drake vs. Kendrick Retrospective

Dissect's Cole Cuchna is joined by Touré, King Green, and James Francis to reflect on the historic year in hip hop. They begin by revisiting the Drake and Kendrick battle, nominating their favorite song, lyrics, and quotable that came from the beef. Then they award and dissect their favorite rap lyrics of the year before closing out the show with their favorite song and album of 2024. Follow Toure , King Green , and James Francis , and check out the Rap Latte podcast . Learn more about your ad c...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 52 minSeason 13Ep. 15

Unreleased MF DOOM Interview (Exclusive Premiere)

Alongside Rhymesayers Entertainment , Dissect is honored to premiere an unreleased interview with MF DOOM as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of MM..FOOD . Recorded in 2004 just weeks before FOOD 's release, the interview spanned DOOM's entire career, including his origins as Zev Love X, his approach to writing and production, and thriving as an independent artist. Shop MM..FOOD (20th Anniversary Edition) Listen to MM..FOOD (20th Anniversary Edition) Interviewed by Kevin Beacham Produced...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 13Ep. 14

Kendrick Lamar Is Out For Blood on 'GNX'

Cole and Femi discuss their first impressions of Kendrick Lamar's GNX . After sharing their first listen experience, they dissect the album's themes, concept, and provide extensive analysis on two key tracks: 'wacced out murals' and 'reincarnated.' *Recorded 11/25/24. "Squabbled Up" video released during recording so it was not discussed. Host: Cole Cuchna Guest: Femi Olutade (Dissect S5 co-author) Audio Producer: Kevin Pooler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 26, 20242 hr 14 minSeason 13Ep. 13

CHROMAKOPIA is here (and it's really good)

Cole and Cam share their first impressions of Tyler The Creator's CHROMAKOPIA. They discuss the album's themes and sound, share their favorite moments and features, and attempt to dissect the meaning of the project's title and concept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 13Ep. 12

CHROMAKOPIA is coming! Here's what we know.

The rollout for Tyler The Creator's Chromakopia has been a masterclass in world building and fan engagement. Cole dissects the various video snippets, album title, and character, and speculates on possible album themes and concepts ahead of its release on October 28th. Next week, Cole will return to give his first impressions on the album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 25, 202443 minSeason 13Ep. 11

Doechii dissects "Alligator Bites Never Heal" (Our First Ever Artist Interview!)

Doechii joins the show to breakdown her new project "Alligator Bites Never Heal" (TDE Records). Cole and Doechii discuss the meaning behind its title and artwork, dissect some of its best lyrics, and Cole even gets to pitch her one of his wild musical conspiracy theories. Did you enjoy the convo? Let us know if you'd like to hear more artist interviews on Dissect! Hit us up @dissectpodcast on Twitter or Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 13Ep. 10

Kendrick drops "Watch The Party Die" - is an album next?

Cole dissects Kendrick Lamar's new song unofficially titled "Watch The Party Die" and theorizes about the possibility of new album coming soon as soon as Friday the 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 202439 minSeason 13Ep. 9

Easter Eggs in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Announcement

There's more to it than you think. Cole dissects the many references and subliminal messages in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl announcement video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 202443 minSeason 13Ep. 8

Crowning OutKast's Best Song Ever | LAST SONG STANDING (Finale)

The moment is here. After revisiting their entire discography over 6 episodes, Cole and Charles finally crown OutKast's Last Song Standing: the greatest OutKast song of all time. Let us know your OutKast list by filling out the template at @dissectpodcast on Twitter or IG. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Audio: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 42 minSeason 13Ep. 7

Aquemini by OutKast | LAST SONG STANDING (E6)

Our journey to crown the greatest OutKast song of all time continues with the duo's classic album Aquemini . Cole and Charles discuss its creation and release, quiz each other with album trivia, and then nominate which songs should be in contention for OutKast's all time best. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Audio Engineer: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 13, 20241 hr 52 minSeason 13Ep. 6

Big Boi: Speakerboxxx + Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E5)

Our journey to crown the greatest OutKast song of all time continues with an episode dedicated to Big Boi. First we cover his 2003 album Speakerboxxx and then nominate our favorite Big Boi features and solo album cuts. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Guest/Producer: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 06, 20241 hr 41 minSeason 13Ep. 5

Andre 3000: The Love Below + Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E4)

The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown OutKast's best song ever with a special episode dedicated to Andre 3000. First, Cole and Charles revisit Andre's 2003 "solo" album The Love Below , then cover Andre's incredible catalog of feature verses. Hosts: Cole Cuchna, Charles Holmes Producer, Guest: Justin Sayles Audio Production: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 30, 20242 hr 11 minSeason 13Ep. 4

Childish Gambino is back! First reaction to Bando Stone & The New World

Cole and Cam share their thoughts on Childish Gambino's new album (and soon to be film) Bando Stone & The New World. They cover the album's rollout, its exploration of genre, initial thoughts on its concept, and name their Top 3 favorite moments on the album so far. At the end of the episode, they also share their favorite albums of 2024 so far. Host/EP: Cole Cuchna Guest: Camden Ostrander Audio Engineer: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Jul 25, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 13Ep. 3

Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik | LAST SONG STANDING (E3)

The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown OutKast's best song ever with the duo's 1994 debut Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik . Cole and Charles discuss the history of the album, quiz each other with trivia, and nominate the songs they feel should be in contention for OutKast's all time best. Hosts: Cole Cuchna, Charles Holmes Producer, Guest: Justin Sayles Audio Production: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 45 minSeason 13Ep. 3

"Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar - A Comprehensive Analysis

The most comprehensive analysis of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" to date. Join Dissect host Cole Cuchna as he unpacks every reference and easter egg in the song and music video, dissects the new music snippet at the video's start, and draws some final conclusions from the Drake and Kendrick battle as a whole. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Host: Cole Cuchna Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Jul 18, 20242 hr 17 minSeason 13Ep. 2

ATLiens by OutKast | LAST SONG STANDING (E2)

Our journey to crown OutKast's greatest song ever continues with the duo's sophomore masterpiece ATLiens . Cole and Charles debate its best songs, quiz each other with trivia, and provide some context and history around this seminal release. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer, Guest: Justin Sayles Audio Engineer: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 16, 20241 hr 52 minSeason 13Ep. 2

Stankonia by OutKast | LAST SONG STANDING (E1)

Our journey to crown OutKast's greatest song ever begins with Stankonia - the album that transformed the duo into global superstars. Join Dissect host Cole Cuchna and The Ringer's Charles Holmes as they revisit the album's history and themes, stump each other with album trivia, and debate the songs that should be in contention for OutKast's greatest ever. Let us know your picks off the album by tagging @dissectpodcast and @charlesxholmes. Producer, Special Guest: Justin Sayles Audio Editor: Kevi...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 54 minSeason 13Ep. 1

MF DOOM Song Draft

Cole, Cam, and Justin celebrate the end of the Season 12 with an MF DOOM song draft, selecting DOOM tracks across five categories. Share your picks with the guys on social media, tagging @dissectpodcast. Host/EP: Cole Cuchna Guests: Camden Ostrander, Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 12Ep. 12

S12E12 - That's That by MF DOOM (Finale)

Our season-long analysis of MF DOOM concludes with a line by line dissection of "That's That" off DOOM's final solo album Born Like This . We also discuss the controversial DOOMbot performance art shows before sharing some final takeaways from our months long study of Daniel Dumile's musical universe. Follow us over the break @dissectpodcast on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Co-Writer: Camden Ostrander Additional Production: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pool...

Jun 18, 202446 minSeason 12Ep. 12

S12E11 - One Beer / Rapp Snitch Knishes by MF DOOM

Our penultimate episode on MF DOOM features line by line dissections of two standout tracks off MM..FOOD : "One Beer" and "Rapp Snitch Knishes." Support Dissect by leaving a review or sharing this episode on social media. It really helps. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Co-Writer: Camden Ostrander Additional Production: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Jun 11, 202437 minSeason 12Ep. 11

S12E10 - Beef Rap by MF DOOM

We continue our season-long dissection of MF DOOM with a two part survey of 2004's MM..FOOD . We discuss the album's central concept and themes before a line by line analysis of its first track, "Beef Rap." Support Dissect by leaving a review or sharing this episode on social media. It really helps. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Co-Writer: Camden Ostrander Additional Production: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Biro...

Jun 04, 202439 minSeason 12Ep. 10

S12E9 - Rhinestone Cowboy by Madvillain

Our analysis of MF DOOM and Madlib's Madvillainy concludes with its final cut "Rhinestone Cowboy." However, this is not the last episode of the season. Next week, we begin our survey of MM...FOOD. Support Dissect by leaving a review or sharing this episode on social media. It really helps. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Co-Writer: Camden Ostrander Additional Production: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Lea...

May 28, 202435 minSeason 12Ep. 9

S12E8 - All Caps / Great Day by Madvillain

Our analysis of MF DOOM and Madlib's Madvillainy continues with the iconic track "All Caps" followed by its penultimate cut "Great Day." Support Dissect by leaving a review or sharing this episode on social media. It really helps. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Co-Writer: Camden Ostrander Additional Production: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

May 21, 202442 minSeason 12Ep. 8

S12E7 - Strange Ways / Fancy Clown by Madvillain

We continue our season long analysis of MF DOOM with a line by line dissection of Madvillainy's "Strange Ways" and "Fancy Clown." Support Dissect by leaving a review or sharing this episode on social media. It really helps. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Co-Writer: Camden Ostrander Additional Production: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 14, 202444 minSeason 12Ep. 7

Dissecting "Euphoria" by Kendrick Lamar (PART 2)

A line by line analysis of Kendrick Lamar's new song "euphoria." Part 2 of our emergency double episode on the ongoing beef between Kendrick and Drake. Our current season on MF DOOM will resume next Tuesday, May 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 20241 hr 56 minSeason 12Ep. 6

Kendrick vs. Drake: Instant Reaction (PART 1)

Cole is joined by The Ringer's Charles Holmes and Justin Sayles to discuss the weekend's sudden and chaotic crescendo of the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. They talk through the timeline events, discuss each track, and declare a winner. Finally, they rank their top 3 songs of the beef. Our current season on MF DOOM will resume next Tuesday, May 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 07, 20241 hr 44 minSeason 12Ep. 6

S12E6 - Figaro by Madvillain

Our dissection of MF DOOM and Madlib's Madvillainy continues with "Figaro" - a track that finds both artists in prime form. S12 Merch is available for a limited time here . Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Co-Writer: Camden Ostrander Additional Production: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 30, 202436 minSeason 12Ep. 6

Money Folder by Madvillain (BONUS)

S12 co-writer Camden Ostrander joins the show for a bonus conversational episode dissecting "Money Folder" by MF DOOM and Madvillain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 202456 minSeason 12Ep. 5

S12E5 - Raid / Curls by Madvillain

Our dissection of MF DOOM and Madlib's Madvillainy continues with the songs "Raid" and "Curls." S12 Merch is available for a limited time here . Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Co-Writer: Camden Ostrander Additional Production: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 23, 202438 minSeason 12Ep. 5
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