Dissect

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Dissect

Analyzing the music and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode. Join host Cole Cuchna as he dives deep into albums by Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Radiohead, Beyonce, Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, and more. Let's Dissect.

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  1. Stankonia by OutKast | LAST SONG STANDING (E1)

    EPISODE 1

    Stankonia by OutKast | LAST SONG STANDING (E1)

    Our journey to crown OutKast's greatest song ever begins with Stankonia - the album that transformed the duo into global superstars. Join Dissect host Cole Cuchna and The Ringer's Charles Holmes as they revisit the album's history and themes, stump each other with album trivia, and debate the songs that should be in contention for OutKast's greatest ever. Let us know your picks off the album by tagging @dissectpodcast and @charlesxholmes. Producer, Special Guest: Justin Sayles Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 54m
  2. ATLiens by OutKast | LAST SONG STANDING (E2)

    EPISODE 2

    ATLiens by OutKast | LAST SONG STANDING (E2)

    Our journey to crown OutKast's greatest song ever continues with the duo's sophomore masterpiece ATLiens. Cole and Charles debate its best songs, quiz each other with trivia, and provide some context and history around this seminal release. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer, Guest: Justin Sayles Audio Engineer: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 52m
  3. "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar - A Comprehensive Analysis

    EPISODE 2 BONUS

    "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar - A Comprehensive Analysis

    The most comprehensive analysis of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" to date. Join Dissect host Cole Cuchna as he unpacks every reference and easter egg in the song and music video, dissects the new music snippet at the video's start, and draws some final conclusions from the Drake and Kendrick battle as a whole. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Host: Cole Cuchna Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 17m
  4. Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik | LAST SONG STANDING (E3)

    EPISODE 3

    Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik | LAST SONG STANDING (E3)

    The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown OutKast's best song ever with the duo's 1994 debut Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. Cole and Charles discuss the history of the album, quiz each other with trivia, and nominate the songs they feel should be in contention for OutKast's all time best. Hosts: Cole Cuchna, Charles Holmes Producer, Guest: Justin Sayles Audio Production: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 45m

  5. EPISODE 3 BONUS

    Childish Gambino is back! First reaction to Bando Stone & The New World

    Cole and Cam share their thoughts on Childish Gambino's new album (and soon to be film) Bando Stone & The New World. They cover the album's rollout, its exploration of genre, initial thoughts on its concept, and name their Top 3 favorite moments on the album so far. At the end of the episode, they also share their favorite albums of 2024 so far. Host/EP: Cole Cuchna Guest: Camden Ostrander Audio Engineer: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 17m
  6. Andre 3000: The Love Below + Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E4)

    EPISODE 4

    Andre 3000: The Love Below + Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E4)

    The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown OutKast's best song ever with a special episode dedicated to Andre 3000. First, Cole and Charles revisit Andre's 2003 "solo" album The Love Below, then cover Andre's incredible catalog of feature verses. Hosts: Cole Cuchna, Charles Holmes Producer, Guest: Justin Sayles Audio Production: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 11m
  7. Big Boi: Speakerboxxx + Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E5)

    EPISODE 5

    Big Boi: Speakerboxxx + Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E5)

    Our journey to crown the greatest OutKast song of all time continues with an episode dedicated to Big Boi. First we cover his 2003 album Speakerboxxx and then nominate our favorite Big Boi features and solo album cuts. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Guest/Producer: Justin Sayles Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 43m
  8. Aquemini by OutKast | LAST SONG STANDING (E6)

    EPISODE 6

    Aquemini by OutKast | LAST SONG STANDING (E6)

    Our journey to crown the greatest OutKast song of all time continues with the duo's classic album Aquemini. Cole and Charles discuss its creation and release, quiz each other with album trivia, and then nominate which songs should be in contention for OutKast's all time best. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Audio Engineer: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 54m
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Analyzing the music and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode. Join host Cole Cuchna as he dives deep into albums by Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Radiohead, Beyonce, Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, and more. Let's Dissect.

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  • Creator
    The Ringer
  • Episodes
    260
  • Seasons
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Ringer
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