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Popcast

The New York Times

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 574

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

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🇩🇪 Germany - musicCommentary
06/07/2026
#3
🇩🇪 Germany - music
06/07/2026
#31
🇫🇷 France - musicCommentary
06/07/2026
#3
🇫🇷 France - music
06/07/2026
#37
🇨🇦 Canada - musicCommentary
05/07/2026
#5
🇨🇦 Canada - music
05/07/2026
#25
🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicCommentary
05/07/2026
#8
🇬🇧 Great Britain - music
05/07/2026
#53
🇩🇪 Germany - musicCommentary
05/07/2026
#2
🇩🇪 Germany - music
05/07/2026
#30

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - music
06/07/2026
#23
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🇺🇸 USA - music
06/07/2026
#23
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🇬🇧 Great Britain - music
05/07/2026
#20
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🇺🇸 USA - music
05/07/2026
#21
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🇬🇧 Great Britain - music
04/07/2026
#22
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🇺🇸 USA - music
04/07/2026
#20
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🇬🇧 Great Britain - music
03/07/2026
#23
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🇺🇸 USA - music
03/07/2026
#22
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🇬🇧 Great Britain - music
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#26
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🇺🇸 USA - music
02/07/2026
#24
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Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Sabrina Carpenter on Top

Episode 497

mercredi 11 septembre 2024 • Duration 01:10:30

Plus: A conversation about the career of Rich Homie Quan, who died last week. 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.

21 Questions With Action Bronson (Deluxe)

Episode 496

jeudi 15 août 2024 • Duration 30:58

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. 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.

Billie Eilish Is Done Hiding (Deluxe)

Episode 487

mercredi 22 mai 2024 • Duration 01:04:00

A conversation about the pop singer’s new album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft.” Plus: How Tinashe’s “Nasty” went viral. 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.

The Friendship Harmonies of boygenius

Episode 397

jeudi 6 avril 2023 • Duration 37:47

How Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus’s side project has become a major part of their music — and their lore. Guests: Jon Pareles and Pitchfork's Cat Zhang. 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.

How Taylor Swift Shapes the Story of Her Eras

Episode 396

vendredi 31 mars 2023 • Duration 47:47

The pop superstar is back on tour for the first time since 2018, performing grand stadium shows that spin a narrative from her 10-album catalog. 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.

The Inevitability of Ice Spice

Episode 395

mercredi 22 mars 2023 • Duration 49:44

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

The Return of Morgan Wallen (Who Never Went Away)

Episode 394

jeudi 16 mars 2023 • Duration 54:15

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. 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.

Celebrating De La Soul, With Questlove

Episode 393

mercredi 8 mars 2023 • Duration 58:23

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. 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.

Pharrell and Luxury Fashion’s Hip-Hop Obsession

Episode 392

mercredi 1 mars 2023 • Duration 42:22

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. 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.

SZA’s Very Roundabout Path to Success

Episode 391

samedi 18 février 2023 • Duration 44:48

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. 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.