Popcast

A conversation about the year’s first genuine pop phenomenon, and the long arc of the Disney machine. Guests: Joe Coscarelli; Vulture's Justin Curto; and Larisha Paul. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/p...

31 Jan 20211h 3min

The emergence of Hipgnosis has helped turn the battle for catalogs into an arms race that shows no signs of slowing down. Guest: Ben Sisario. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcas...

19 Jan 202144min

Conversations about the legacy of the beloved rap figure’s early career, which set the table for the artist he would become. Guests: Stretch Armstrong, Bobbito Garcia and Dante Ross. Subscribe today a...

7 Jan 20211h 17min

A second album written and recorded during pandemic lockdown carries the singer and songwriter further from conventional pop. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz and Jon Pareles. Subscribe today at nyt...

15 Des 202058min

An absence of live music refocused attention on records, and work by Fiona Apple, Taylor Swift and Run the Jewels spoke loudly. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify an...

9 Des 20201h 9min

Streaming, social media and the tireless work of trailblazers have helped change the hip-hop landscape. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can ...

29 Nov 202054min

While her father remains the head of her estate for now, the pop star has signaled she’s ready for change. Guests: Joe Coscarelli and Vanessa Grigoriadis. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on...

18 Nov 202053min

A conversation about her unique route to the top of the charts — and what’s next. Guests: Lindsay Zoladz and Shaad D’Souza. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Am...

10 Nov 20201h 5min