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  The 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.

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.

 

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#397

The Inevitability of Ice Spice

A conversation about the ubiquitous Bronx rapper’s rise, and her boosts from the meme universe. Guest: Rolling Stone's Jeff Ihaza. ... Read more

22 Mar 2023

49 MINS

49:44

22 Mar 2023

#396

The Return of Morgan Wallen (Who Never Went Away)

As the country star’s new album earns the biggest debut of the year, a conversation about the nature of his fame and the scope of his reprimand for using a racial slur. Guest: The New Yorker's Kelefa Sanneh. ... Read more

16 Mar 2023

54 MINS

54:15

16 Mar 2023

#395

Celebrating De La Soul, With Questlove

A conversation about the group’s impact and legacy as its music finally arrives on streaming services, just weeks after the death of one of its rappers, Dave Jolicoeur. Guests: Questlove and Joseph Patel. ... Read more

08 Mar 2023

58 MINS

58:23

08 Mar 2023

#394

Pharrell and Luxury Fashion’s Hip-Hop Obsession

The hitmaker has been named a creative director at Louis Vuitton, building another bridge between two worlds with decades of history. Guest: Complex's Aria Hughes. ... Read more

01 Mar 2023

42 MINS

42:22

01 Mar 2023

#393

SZA’s Very Roundabout Path to Success

A conversation about the singer and songwriter’s chart-topping “SOS,” and the different approach to star-making that brought her there. Guest: Danyel Smith. ... Read more

18 Feb 2023

44 MINS

44:48

18 Feb 2023

#392

Lil Yachty Breaks Boundaries and Takes on Rap Conservatism

A conversation about the hip-hop eccentric’s experiments, and the benefits (and perils) of collaborating outside an artist’s established genre. Guests: Jayson Buford and The Ringer's Justin Charity. ... Read more

10 Feb 2023

54 MINS

54:24

10 Feb 2023

#391

Grammys 2023: Hip-Hop Wins, Beyoncé Wins (Sort of)

Does respect from music’s premier awards show still carry weight? Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. ... Read more

07 Feb 2023

54 MINS

54:42

07 Feb 2023

#390

Blackpink, Aespa, NewJeans: The Evolution of K-Pop Girl Groups

Acts with growing profiles and unique personalities are taking increasingly different paths, as the genre’s globalization opens new doors. Guest: Tamar Herman. ... Read more

26 Jan 2023

45 MINS

45:23

26 Jan 2023

#389

Ticketmaster Under the Magnifying Glass

The concert giant has long been the target of consumer complaints and artists’ ire. Recent incidents involving Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have renewed focus on problems in the live marketplace. Guest: Ben Sisario. ... Read more

19 Jan 2023

59 MINS

59:21

19 Jan 2023

#388

Jazz’s Year of Reckoning With Tradition

As the genre experiences a creative renaissance, has it become quietly radical to re-embrace the past? Guests: Harmony Holiday and Giovanni Russonello. ... Read more

12 Jan 2023

44 MINS

44:17

12 Jan 2023

#387

The Year of Bad Bunny

With a blockbuster LP and a smash tour, the genre-melding superstar set a new bar for himself, and expanded the possibilities for Spanish-language pop worldwide. Guests: Billboard's Leila Cobo and The New York Times Magazine's Carina del Valle Schorske. ... Read more

06 Jan 2023

57 MINS

57:31

06 Jan 2023

#386

Year-End Listener Mailbag: Your 2022 Questions, Part 2

Answering reader queries about the state of the music video, Morgan Wallen, SZA and Ethel Cain and more. Guests: Joe Coscarelli and Caryn Ganz. ... Read more

31 Dec 2022

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:06

31 Dec 2022

#385

Year-End Listener Mailbag: Your 2022 Questions, Part 1

You asked, we answered your queries about Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, the state of indie rock and more. Guests: Joe Coscarelli and Caryn Ganz. ... Read more

28 Dec 2022

54 MINS

54:48

28 Dec 2022

#384

2022: The Songs of the Year

Let’s talk about tracks by Ice Spice, Cardi B, Ethel Cain and many more of the 70 picks on our critics’ lists. Guests: Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. ... Read more

14 Dec 2022

50 MINS

50:37

14 Dec 2022

#383

The Best Albums of 2022? Let’s Discuss.

Our critics debate their year-end lists (and agree on Beyoncé and Rosalía!) in a wrap-up of the year in LPs. Guests: Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. ... Read more

07 Dec 2022

59 MINS

59:37

07 Dec 2022

#382

2022: The Year in Atlanta Rap

The country’s most influential hip-hop scene has weathered a period of extraordinary upheaval. A look back at happened, and what’s next. Guest: Joe Coscarelli. ... Read more

01 Dec 2022

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:27

01 Dec 2022

#381

Separating Big Business and Bad Behavior in ‘Tár’

The film about a renowned and embattled conductor puts a fresh spin on conversations about art, power and misdeeds. Guests: Vulture's Alison Wilmore and Zachary Woolfe. ... Read more

16 Nov 2022

54 MINS

54:37

16 Nov 2022