Popcast
The New York TimesThe 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. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 560 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicMusic Commentary | |||
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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 “healthy competition” with Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan) and his mis... more
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 show, Jon and Joe went live on YouTube to share their real-t... more
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, Popcast breaks down Bad Bunny’s album of the year win, Justin Bieber... more
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 or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via ... more
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- SB show
Your show covering Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance was so disappointing. I don’t think either of you had the level of understanding/information/analytical ability to understand the beauty and the power and the significance of what he did, but instead of seeking out other guests or spending some time learning about what the show symbolized you put out a show of empty slop.
Apple Podcasts1Lomo722
United States15 days ago - Benito Bowl fail
Wow. I hope in retrospect you see how half baked and completely disappointing your instant reactions to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half time show were. Don’t run from that shame. Let it really sink in. Steep in it a while. That’s the only hope that you will one day reemerge with more integrated and relevant opinions.
Apple Podcasts1planetarysunUnited States15 days ago - Oof..
Two white-presenting men reviewing Bad Bunny’s halftime show had me anxious from the get go. As soon as they compared him to Lin-Manuel Miranda, the racist bias that was subtext became text. (Lin-Manuel and Benito are Puerto Rican, but their artistry outside of a shared identity and culture is distinct.) This episode has me questioning my subscription to the NYT.
Apple Podcasts1OhmyjoshhUnited States17 days ago - snack offline
the snack thing isn’t as cute as they think it is. it’s tedious and a sign to stop listening.
Apple Podcasts3cjmTO
Canada18 days ago - I want to give it a longer go, but…
Honestly, sometimes it is just really hard listening to the hosts talk about music and moments from other cultures. Listening to the SB performance reaction. I appreciate the live processing, but I find that your critiques of these types of performances and “messages” is stunted and often miss the point. I’d think at this point that you’d have grown in your understanding of some of the nuances that may not be of your culture, but are just as impactful and powerful to a wider audience as Beyonce’... more
Apple Podcasts2ISureAmListeningUnited States18 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #36 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #53 | Canada/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #117 | United Kingdom/Music |
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What is Popcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show focuses on contemporary popular music, blending insightful commentary with interviews of notable artists and industry experts. Topics range from the evolution of music trends to critical discussions about specific albums, the cultural implications of celebrity, and deep dives into the lives and influences of significant figures in the music scene. Episodes often feature discussions surrounding the impact of music on broader social issues and personal stories from artists, making it a dynamic listening experience for those interested in the intersection of pop culture and music criticism. Recent discussions have also highlighted the changing landscape of the music industry, reflecting on themes of fame, artistry, and the challenges... more
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1. Switched on Pop
2. Pop Culture Happy Hour
3. Every Single Album
4. Song Exploder
5. Critics at Large | The New Yorker
How many episodes of Popcast are there?
Popcast launched 20 years ago and published 560 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Popcast include:
1. Ricky Martin
2. Jon Herndon
3. Ross Douthat
4. Ed Sheeran
5. Earl Sweatshirt
6. Hayden Anadonia
7. Hazel Sills
8. Joseph Patel
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