Popcast

Popcast

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

Episodes

MGK Interview! On Bob Dylan, Megan Fox, Rehab & His New Pop Album

August 8, 2025 • 71 mins
The polarizing rapper-turned-singer discusses making rock legends into fans, blowing up his life, the harrowing abuse that shaped him and his latest musical pivot, "Lost Americana." 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.
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Ethel Cain Interview! On Knowing When to Apologize & When to Stand Firm

July 30, 2025 • 78 mins
The singer discusses returning to the spotlight following a successful debut, an ambient detour and some recent controversy. 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.
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Justin Bieber’s Experimental ‘Swag’ Resurgence

July 21, 2025 • 48 mins
Discussing the era-defining pop singer’s most idiosyncratic and musically adventurous release to date. 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.
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Does Lorde Still Want to Be a Star? Our ‘Virgin’ Feelings

July 10, 2025 • 59 mins
The beloved pop singer’s new album once again ponders whether being famous and obsessed over is all it’s cracked up to be. 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.
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Reacting to the Diddy Verdict

July 3, 2025 • 32 mins
A conversation, immediately following the jury's decision on Wednesday, about how and why the music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charges at his sex trafficking trial. 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.
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Clipse Interview! Pusha T & Malice Speak on Kanye, Kendrick, Travis + Music Industry Mess

June 24, 2025 • 72 mins
The duo of brothers discuss “Let God Sort Em Out,” its first album since 2009, and all the drama along the way. 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.
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Remembering Sly Stone & Brian Wilson

June 13, 2025 • 63 mins
A wide-ranging conversation about two pop visionaries whose lives, careers and legacies only grew more complex over time. 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.
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Addison Rae Interview! From $20 TikToks to Pop’s Most Promising Prospect

June 3, 2025 • 85 mins
An in-depth chat with the onetime social media superstar, who has re-emerged as the most surprising rookie pop star of the year. 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.
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What It's Like at the Diddy Trial

May 28, 2025 • 43 mins
Now entering its third week, the complex case can only be experienced directly by those at the courthouse each day. Our reporters break it down. 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.
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Jeff Goldblum Interview! A Winding, Musical Journey With the Wizard of Screen and Self

May 22, 2025 • 66 mins
In a wide-ranging chat, the actor and musician discusses his immutable public persona, recent pop-culture surge and singing with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Scarlett Johansson. 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.
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Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan: A ‘Manosphere’ Just Asking Questions

May 6, 2025 • 47 mins
A conversation about the comedians and podcasters who have created a new media mainstream for actors, musicians and politicians. 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.
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‘Sinners,’ the Blues and Fighting for Artistic Control

April 28, 2025 • 65 mins
Unpacking the Ryan Coogler movie “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan, and its relationship to music, genre and gatekeeping, with guests Wesley Morris, Reggie Ugwu and James Thomas. 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.
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13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now

April 18, 2025 • 56 mins
A tour of the more surprising — and kind of anonymous — corners of the current Billboard Hot 100. 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.
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Doechii! NewJeans! Ye! Answering Your Listener Mailbag Questions

April 7, 2025 • 70 mins
Addressing some of the most urgent pop topics of the moment, including Doechii’s rise and NewJeans’ struggle, in the return of the Popcast mailbag. 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.
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Bon Iver Interview! How Justin Vernon Got Happy (It Took a Lot of Work)

March 26, 2025 • 77 mins
A conversation with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon about how the band’s surprise success led to unexpected opportunities, then emotional depletion, and now a new album of reinvention, “Sable, Fable.” 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.
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Is Playboi Carti Rap’s Next — or Last — Superstar?

March 20, 2025 • 55 mins
After nearly five years of building hype, the Atlanta rapper’s 30-song third album, “Music,” has finally arrived. Let’s discuss. 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.
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Lady Gaga Sells ‘Mayhem’ Hard. But Does It Work?

March 15, 2025 • 45 mins
Discussing the pop star’s latest “return to form” album and whether her aggressive promotion of it adds up to anything new. 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.
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The Oscars’ Best (and Worst!) Music Moments

March 4, 2025 • 37 mins
From "Wicked" to Doja Cat, how the Academy Awards incorporated music into its 97th annual ceremony on Sunday, in ways both smooth and bumpy. 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.
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RZA Interview! How He Got Wu-Tang Clan Back Together for a Final Tour

February 24, 2025 • 79 mins
In an exclusive interview, RZA reveals that his pathbreaking New York rap group, which has rarely performed as a full unit, is hitting the road for the last time. Plus: ODB memories, quitting the Rage Against the Machine tour & getting banned from radio in the '90s. 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 Spot...
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Drake’s Careful Comeback + New Music Round-Up (The Weeknd, Central Cee, Oklou & More)

February 20, 2025 • 61 mins
A survey of the biggest and best albums released recently, including Drake and PartyNextDoor's “Some Sexy Songs 4 U," the Weeknd's “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” Central Cee’s “Can’t Rush Greatness,” Oklou’s “Choke Enough” and other recommendations. 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.
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