When Superfans Attack
A writer critiqued Nicki Minaj online; the rapper’s fans responded in force. How does celebrity fandom become a vicious tool online, and what’s behind stan culture? Guests: iOneDigital's Janeé Bolden;...
21 Juli 20181h 11min
Drake: Platinum in a Day, but Still at a Crossroads
With his new double album, “Scorpion,” the rapper and singer is grappling with brand maintenance. Is he innovating, and where can he go next? Guests: The New York Times's Joe Coscarelli and Reggie Ugw...
5 Juli 20181h 17min
Kanye West: You Asked, We Answered
Was "Ye" rushed, and does it matter? How do women fit into Kanye’s world? Are conversations about politics with him fruitless? Guests: The New York Times's Joe Coscarelli and Reggie Ugwu, and the Ring...
27 Juni 20181h 23min
XXXTentacion, Mourning and Morality
The 20-year-old broke out of the SoundCloud rap scene and reached No 1. But he faced accusations of violent crimes against a woman, and leaves behind a troubling legacy. Guests: Noisey's Lawrence Burn...
22 Juni 201858min
Charlie Puth and Shawn Mendes, Would-Be Pop Kings
Boy bands are on the rise and young male singers have some choices to make. A conversation about two performers with their sights set on pop ubiquity. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on App...
16 Juni 20181h 9min
Kanye West’s ‘Ye’ Is Here: Let’s Discuss
The rapper’s polarizing eighth album arrived surrounded by a celebrity circus and provided few answers. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe...
6 Juni 20181h 14min
Drake vs. Pusha-T, Unpacked
An excavation of the skeletons animating the back-and-forth between the two rappers — and a conversation about who’s inching ahead. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spo...
31 Maj 201856min
Yes, We Stuck With ‘American Idol’
Maddie Poppe won the show, rebooted on ABC with a new cast of judges. What worked, what didn’t and who really stood out? Two longtime “Idol” enthusiasts discuss. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcast...
26 Maj 201854min
