Popcast

by 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. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

Episodes

Popcast (Deluxe): Can Rap Bridge Its Generation Gap?

1h 13m · Published 29 Nov 18:35

Is it possible for rappers to age gracefully? Where are the new stars? A discussion on the state of the genre and where it may be heading.

André 3000’s Experiments With Flutes and Fame

1h 3m · Published 25 Nov 15:45

The acclaimed rapper’s first solo album contains no rapping. What does this sharp creative turn reveal about its maker? Guests: GQ's Zach Baron, and Sadie Sartini Garner.

Popcast (Deluxe): Mailbag! The Beatles, Taylor Swift and More

53m · Published 22 Nov 19:33

Taking viewer and listener questions on hot topics in pop music.

Popcast (Deluxe): What Is Going On With the Grammy Nominations?

1h 4m · Published 15 Nov 23:50

Dissecting the contenders for the 2024 Grammy Awards, including top nominations for SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Jon Batiste. Plus: Nathan Fielder's "The Curse."

PinkPantheress Leaves the Bedroom for the Wider Pop World

51m · Published 10 Nov 22:32

A conversation about the 22-year-old singer, songwriter and producer’s new album and the art of sampling. Guests: Kemi Alemoru and Lindsay Zoladz.

Popcast (Deluxe): ‘Priscilla’ and ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Plumb Heartbreak

1h 7m · Published 08 Nov 17:51

Breaking down Sofia Coppola’s new film, an impressionistic take on Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s relationship, plus: the surprising depth of a reality TV spinoff.

Noah Kahan’s Rootsy Rock Revival

47m · Published 03 Nov 13:49

Revisiting the rustic mainstream sound of the early 2010s, the Vermont singer-songwriter has broken through with “Stick Season.” Guests: Vox's Rebecca Jennings and Billboard's Jason Lipshutz.

Popcast (Deluxe): Is the Pop Music Machine Stuck in Place?

1h 7m · Published 01 Nov 19:22

With certain headliners hogging up space, where are the new stars? We checked in on recent hits from the radio, streaming services and TikTok.

Who Is Troye Sivan Now?

39m · Published 27 Oct 16:34

A conversation about the pop star’s evolution on his new album, “Something to Give Each Other,” and the ceilings he may still face as an openly gay male performer. Guests: Harry Tafoya and Shaad D’Souza.

Popcast (Deluxe): The Britney Spears Memoir + ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

1h 2m · Published 25 Oct 18:09

Reacting to “The Woman in Me,” the new book by Spears, and Martin Scorsese’s latest film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone.

Popcast has 775 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 662:34:33. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on February 22nd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 1st, 2024 13:10.