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Latest 10 Episodes
Breaking Down Drake's 3 New Albums (LIVE! Reactions) 05/18/2026 09:00 am
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On this special live episode, Joe and Jon react to Drake's new albums – "Iceman," "Habibti" and "Maid of Honour."
They unpack the rapper’s decision to release 43 tracks at once, t ... LISTENPAUSE
Cannonball: Debating Our ‘30 Greatest Songwriters’ List 05/07/2026 04:30 pm
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On this week's episode of "Cannonball," Jon and Joe sit down with Wesley Morris and Sasha Weiss to discuss how The New York Times Magazine's 30 Greatest Songwriters list came together. Th ... LISTENPAUSE
The Taylor Swift Interview: Behind the Scenes 05/01/2026 03:30 pm
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Using excerpts from Swift’s new songwriting chat with Joe, he and Jon go deep on the exclusive interview, which is available in full at NYTimes.com/Taylor-Swift.
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How Anne Hathaway Transformed Into a Pop Star (Featuring FKA twigs) 04/23/2026 09:00 am
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A lively conversation with the Oscar-winning actress about her role as a Taylor Swift-Lady Gaga hybrid pop singer (with songs by Charli XCX and twigs, who makes an interview cameo!) ... LISTENPAUSE
Jack Harlow on Pivoting to R&B With ‘Monica,’ Dating in NYC and Finding Himself 03/13/2026 09:00 am
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Following smash hits like “Whats Poppin,” “First Class” and “Lovin on Me,” the Louisville musician is making a true pivot to intimate, hand-played R&B on his fourth album. In ... LISTENPAUSE
Is This Druski’s Most Serious Interview Yet? 03/05/2026 10:00 am
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Everywhere you turn, online or on TV, there’s Druski. In what may be the comedian's most revealing interview to date, he explains how his Atlanta upbringing led him to a unique ga ... LISTENPAUSE
Luke Combs Interview! On Politics in Country Music, Body Image & Following Up ‘Fast Car’ 02/26/2026 10:00 am
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The country superstar Luke Combs sits down with Joe and Jon ahead of the release of his sixth album, “The Way I Am.” Combs opens up about his journey to Nashville success (including ... LISTENPAUSE
Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show: Our Instant Reactions! 02/09/2026 04:45 am
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On Sunday night, Bad Bunny performed a detail-packed Super Bowl halftime show that celebrated Latino heritage and featured appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Immediately after the ... LISTENPAUSE
Grammys Instant Reactions! Bad Bunny Owns the Night 02/02/2026 07:05 am
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As the Grammys came to a close, Joe and Jon couldn’t wait to discuss the night’s biggest moments.
On this special episode, recorded live on Instagram immediately after the ceremony, ... LISTENPAUSE
Who SHOULD Win at the 2026 Grammys: Bad Bunny vs. Bieber vs. Kendrick & More! 01/29/2026 10:00 am
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This year's awards, airing Sunday, propose a few different ideas about the state of contemporary pop. Here’s who we prefer among the major nominees. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts ... LISTENPAUSE
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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