529 Episodes

  1. Lucy Dacus, Soccer Mommy, the Breeders and the Future of Indie Rock

    Published: 3/2/2018
  2. In Defense of Soundtracks. And Fergie.

    Published: 2/24/2018
  3. The Complex Intersection Where Rap and the Legal System Collide

    Published: 2/16/2018
  4. Justin Timberlake Down, Meek Mill Up: How Twitter Swings Public Opinion

    Published: 2/9/2018
  5. Can the Grammys Be Fixed?

    Published: 1/30/2018
  6. Hear What Music Will Sound Like in 2018

    Published: 1/26/2018
  7. Remembering the Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan

    Published: 1/19/2018
  8. In Streaming, One Goliath Creates Many Davids

    Published: 1/12/2018
  9. Is Today’s Jazz Finally Outrunning the Past?

    Published: 1/5/2018
  10. Will Eminem Ever Change?

    Published: 12/22/2017
  11. The Popcast Answers Your Burning Questions About Pop Music in 2017

    Published: 12/18/2017
  12. In 2017, Pop Music Made Triumph Out of Tough Times

    Published: 12/8/2017
  13. After 40 Years, U2 Is Still Huge. Why?

    Published: 12/2/2017
  14. Remembering Lil Peep

    Published: 11/22/2017
  15. Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Has Arrived. Let’s Discuss.

    Published: 11/14/2017
  16. Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Is Almost Here. Let’s Discuss.

    Published: 11/9/2017
  17. How Will Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Be Remembered?

    Published: 11/3/2017
  18. What Are the Billboard Charts Really Measuring?

    Published: 10/27/2017
  19. The Persistence of Pink and Kelly Clarkson, Outspoken Pop Survivors

    Published: 10/20/2017
  20. Shania Twain Was Country’s Crossover Queen. What Is She Now?

    Published: 10/13/2017

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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. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Also, for more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.