Popcast
New York Times
The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
Location:
New York, New York
Networks:
New York Times
Description:
The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
Language:
English
Episodes
How Will Popular Culture Change in Trump’s Second Term?
11/20/2024
His first term was marked by backlash and protest. But the president-elect has found new streams of embrace and approval. Guest: Joe Coscarelli.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Duration:00:51:54
Remembering Quincy Jones, a Bridge Between Genres and Generations
11/11/2024
A conversation about his long and unique footprint in music, and how he discussed it later in his career. Guest: David Marchese.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Duration:00:43:32
‘Love Is Blind’ Resets, ‘Survivor’ Stalls: A Reality TV Check-in
11/5/2024
A palate-cleanse conversation about the state of legacy reality franchises, and what might come next for them. Guests: Joe Coscarelli and Caryn Ganz.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Duration:01:15:21
Yeat’s Chart Topper and Rage Rap’s New Wave
11/1/2024
A conversation about the mysterious rapper’s rise and the impact of hip-hop’s splintering. Guest: Joe Coscarelli. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Duration:00:50:19
Chappell Roan’s Rocket-Ship Year
10/21/2024
The pop star’s ascent has tested the boundaries of contemporary pop, and may create a template for a next generation. Guest: Teen Vogue's P. Claire Dodson.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Duration:00:47:49
It’s Touring Season: Chappell, Sabrina and Mk.gee Hit the Stage
10/11/2024
A roundup of some of the biggest and most impactful shows on the road this fall, and how live performances can shift the audience’s perception of an artist. Guest: Joe Coscarelli. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts.
Duration:01:03:55
The Cases Against Sean Combs
10/7/2024
A discussion of the accusations the music mogul faces, the court of public opinion and how the entertainment press covers morally complicated figures. Guests: Ben Sisario, Julia Jacobs and Joe Coscarelli. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts.
Duration:01:03:19
John Summit Interview! Accountant Turned EDM Superstar on Texting Exes & Not Getting Into Clubs
9/25/2024
The dance music DJ and producer John Summit speaks on the return of EDM and his rise, from working as an accountant and spinning at underground parties to headlining Madison Square Garden and festivals around the world.
Duration:00:57:27
How Trump and Harris Are Courting Pop Stars (Very Differently)
9/19/2024
A discussion about the ways in which musicians and social media stars, both mainstream and more obscure, have figured into the current presidential campaign.
Duration:00:40:51
Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Sabrina Carpenter on Top
9/11/2024
Plus: A conversation about the career of Rich Homie Quan, who died last week.
Duration:01:10:30
21 Questions With Action Bronson (Deluxe)
8/15/2024
The rapper and gourmand answers our rapid-fire questionnaire covering the music of his childhood, how he manages stress, his go-to bodega order and more.
Duration:00:30:58
Who Is Eminem for in 2024?
7/27/2024
A conversation about the Detroit rapper’s long and unlikely career as his 12th studio album reaches No. 1. Guests: Jayson Buford and Rob Markman.
Duration:01:01:07
We Ranked Every Taylor Swift Album! (Deluxe)
7/17/2024
Two longtime chroniclers of Swift’s career list their favorites — and least favorites — of the singer’s 11 original studio albums so far.
Duration:01:46:50
Will There Ever Be Another Global Pop Icon? (Deluxe)
6/26/2024
In a moment of success for newcomers like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, is there still a path to becoming a true cross-platform pop superstar?
Duration:00:38:55
Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ Breakthrough
6/24/2024
The pop songwriter’s sixth album is in some ways her most daring release yet. Improbably, it also yielded her best opening week. Guest host: Lindsay Zoladz. Guests: Shaad D'Souza and Meaghan Garvey.
Duration:00:54:48
What’s an Aging Rapper to Do? Eminem, Drake, J. Cole (& Will Smith!) Adapt (Deluxe)
6/12/2024
New songs from Eminem, Drake and J. Cole — plus Will Smith’s post-Slap “Bad Boys” comeback — demonstrate different paths for maturing (or not).
Duration:01:14:21
Julia Fox Interview! on Charli XCX, ‘It Girl’ Songs & Kanye Lessons
6/5/2024
The actress, writer and downtown New York icon discusses her post-Kanye career, what it’s like to see her past go viral and the history of “It Girl” pop songs.
Duration:00:54:21
How A.I. Has Changed Music, and What’s Coming Next
5/30/2024
Artificial intelligence has become the dominant disrupter to music creation and distribution. And it’s only getting started. Guests: Bloomberg's Rachel Metz and Billboard's Kristin Robinson.
Duration:00:58:50
Did Dua Lipa Flop? + Miserable Music Movies (Deluxe)
5/29/2024
Discussing the imperfect rollout of “Radical Optimism," plus: the recent music movies “Back to Black,” about Amy Winehouse, and “The Idea of You” with Anne Hathaway.
Duration:01:17:51
Billie Eilish Is Done Hiding (Deluxe)
5/22/2024
A conversation about the pop singer’s new album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft.” Plus: How Tinashe’s “Nasty” went viral.
Duration:01:04:00