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Cannonball with Wesley Morris

The New York Times
Roberta Flack
New York
Dread
The Great Gatsby
Spike Lee
Denzel Washington
Highest 2 Lowest
One Battle After Another
Bruno Mars
The Bear
Robert Redford
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Sinners
Samin Nosrat
Black Identity
Video Music Awards
Horror Movies
Dwayne Johnson
Pop Music
Cultural Appropriation

Conversations about the culture that moves us – the good, the bad and whatever’s in between. Every week, critic Wesley Morris talks with writers and artists about the moment we’re in. Surprisingly personal and never obvious, new episodes drop Thursdays. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.ny... more

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Each spring, in the months leading up to the Tony Awards, Wesley Morris tries to see as many Broadway shows as he can. And this season’s spree (including “Ragtime,” “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” “Proof,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Giant") left him with th... more

A list, according to The Times’s co-chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan, can be a way “to make sense of chaos” and to also “destabilize the current order.”

Her list of “the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2026” takes that spirit to heart.... more

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Jason Zinoman
Times critic and commentator on comedy and late-night TV
The New York Times
Episode: Is 'Colbert' the Wrong Late Show to Cancel?
Gina Cherelus
Lifestyle and culture reporter for The Times
The New York Times
Episode: Does 'The Drama' Know Zendaya Is Black?
Jack Harlow
Rapper, discussing his album direction and artistic philosophy
Self / music label
Episode: ‘Popcast’: Jack Harlow Talks Race and Ego
Robert Pattinson
Actor, star of The Drama
The Drama
Episode: ‘Modern Love’: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson on Marriage and Secrets
Sasha Weiss
Culture Editor, The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: 'Love Story' Is Actually a Horror Story
Daphne Brooks
Scholar of African-American and American Studies
Yale University
Episode: The Complicated Oscars Night Feelings Over ‘One Battle After Another’
Michaela Angela Davis
Journalist, editor, and fashion/beauty industry insider
Essence
Episode: Tyra Banks Is (Kinda) Sorry
Michelle Obama
Former First Lady and Author
Former First Lady of the United States
Episode: My Evening With Michelle Obama
Eddie Murphy
Iconic stand-up comedian and actor known for his work in film and television.
Episode: I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview

Hosts

Wesley Morris
Chief voice and critic; anchors Cannonball with a broad range of guests. Known for energetic, deeply researched cultural takes and a strong personal perspective.
Daphne Brooks
Professor and critic focusing on race, gender, and representation in cinema and culture; provides theoretical depth and context in discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 11.6k ratings
  • SNL Sketch

    NYT please fire these Ignorant, Condescending, Self Centered, Self - Indulgent , Children With Beards.

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    JNLCIA
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insulting and smug

    The “In defense of the NYT ‘Best Songwriters’” episode was insulting and embarrassing. These smug “critics” embarrassed themselves and the NYT with their “defense” of their poorly informed and written “30 Best Living American Songwriters” article. The article was an insult to songwriters everywhere. This podcast is hard to watch as these smug “Critics” opine on a subject they know little to nothing about. The discussion feels very Trumpian as the “Critics” talk with authority and conviction bu... more

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    1
    VenturaSURFER
    United Statesa month ago
  • Save yourself the trouble. This has got to be the most self absorbed group of non musicians "indulging" us an insight into how we're supposed to rank songwriters. As someone who has a masters is music education, I find their "insights" unintelligent, self absorbed, and unintellectual. Mind you, all four graduated from Ivy League Schools...not in music. But, I digress. I'm sure they will tell you they know more than you. Just ask them.

    Podcast Addict
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    Super music man
    a month ago
  • Is NYT pressuring Wesley to be more... like them?

    I respect Wesley Morris and I love hearing his enthusiasm for any given subject. Then J Werthem would ground him and then they'd have deep conversations. But now suddenly Wesley's supervisor keeps showing up and..... it's not the vibe. I worry that NYT is pressuring him to....be more yt. I hope not. Prove me wrong and let Wesley pick his own guests. Just a thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Lisa Lopezzz
    United Statesa month ago
  • So refreshing…

    I’ve loved Wesley for sooo many years… was an avid listener of “Still Processing” and I’m still processing its demise, 4 years later. Wesleys passion and knowledge is always so engaging, and he is refreshingly fun and unpretentious compared to so many other NYTimes pod peeps…. Michael, Ezra, etc… why can’t you guys talk like real, normal people without the silly stilted affected pauses in EVERY sentence, between every few words. I always think “this is why conservatives hate us” when liste... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aboodabooboo
    United Statesa month ago

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#201
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#247
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#146
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#160
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#161
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#181
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The Sexy, Multi-Dimensional Genius of Roberta Flack
Q: What do you think about Roberta Flack's legacy?
Morris and Brooks discuss the changing perception of Flack in music history and her overlooked contributions, pointing out her unique voice and artistry in contrast to others.
The Sexy, Multi-Dimensional Genius of Roberta Flack
Q: When did Roberta Flack's music come into your life?
Daphne Brooks expresses that she can't recall a specific time; it felt like Roberta Flack was always there as part of her environment as a child.
I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Q: What do you think it meant for you for stuff to be blowing up the way it did?
I was having, you know, like these famous people that I grew up watching on television, wanting to have a meal with me.
I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Q: Can you remember any examples? In what way was it racist?
Back in the old days, they used to be relentless on me. A lot of it was racist stuff, you know.
I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Q: Do you feel like you understand the pressures that present themselves to people at that level of fame that leads to their lives getting so kind of warped in a way?
Those guys are all cautionary tales for me. I don't drink. I smoked a joint for the first time when I was 30 years old.

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Cannonball features deep cultural critique hosted by a longtime New York Times critic. The conversations span film, literature, music, and media, often anchored by personal reflections that connect pop culture to broader social and political themes. Guests range from actors and writers to scholars and editors, with a consistent emphasis on race, representation, and the ethics of storytelling. The show is noted for smart, generous dialogue that can be both celebratory and piercing, and it regularly pairs the host with guests who bring historical context or intimate industry insight. Listeners who enjoy thoughtful, magazine-precision critique tied to current culture are likely to find this compelling, though some episodes may feel uneven depe... more

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3. Jack Harlow
4. Robert Pattinson
5. Sasha Weiss
6. Daphne Brooks
7. Michaela Angela Davis
8. Michelle Obama

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