Dissect

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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.

Episodes

MS1E1 - Lauryn Hill: An Education

Today we begin our 8 episode mini-series on of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. We start with Ms. Hill's upbringing in New Jersey, her rise with The Fugees, and the events leading up to the creation of Miseducation. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 06, 2018•47 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

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•2 hr 37 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast

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 26 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast

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•45 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast

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•41 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast

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•29 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast

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•42 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast

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•41 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast

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•49 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

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•44 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast

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•33 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

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•29 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

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•34 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

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•42 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

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•2 hr 30 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

S2E11 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 1)

Oct 17, 2017•37 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast