Addison Rae Interview: From $20 TikToks to Grammy Nominee Popcast 2026-09-17 | Addison Rae Interview: From $20 TikToks to Grammy Nominee
Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’: Everything You Need to Know Popcast 2025-10-03 | “The Life of a Showgirl,” Taylor Swift’s 12th original studio album, is out now and finds the superstar taking stock of her relationship with fiancé Travis Kelce, while also tending to some unfinished business with unnamed enemies. Jon Caramanica, a critic at The Times, and Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter — both longtime Swiftologists — sat down to dissect the 12 new songs, including who they might be about and why Swift’s music lends itself such detective work in the first place. Check out the guys’ personal rankings of Taylor’s best albums here youtube.com/watch?v=6t7C_NIkDPkFollow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Hayley Williams Tackles the South’s Racist Past Popcast 2025-10-02 | The musician Hayley Williams, best known as the lead singer of Paramore, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of “Popcast” at The New York Times, about how her new solo album addresses racial issues in the Nashville area, where she grew up.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Hayley Williams Had to Tear Down Paramore to Grow Up Popcast 2025-10-01 | Hayley Williams, a musician known as the lead singer of Paramore, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of Popcast at The New York Times, about how moving away from her band has helped shape her grown-up identity.
Hayley Williams on the State of Paramore, Going Solo & Touring With Taylor Swift Popcast 2025-10-01 | The Paramore frontwoman goes deep on how the drama and evolution of her beloved, long-running band — now independent after two decades on a major label — has shaped her third solo release, “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party,” and what might come next.0:00 Intro01:46 Welcome to Popcast!03:40 Hayley on moving to Nashville, joining a band and the early days of Paramore11:43 How Paramore made it on its own terms17:12 Being “the only girl” on Warped Tour19:39 “Misery Business” and Hayley’s feminist awakening25:43 Paramore's rocky road29:43 Hayley on resisting the allure of going solo33:53 Pivoting to her own music42:03 “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” and finding her voice48:48 Hayley Williams calls out Morgan Wallen49:25 Paramore’s relationship with its Black fans56:01 Growing up on tour58:15 Is her solo music anti-pop?1:02:42 Going on the Eras Tour with Taylor Swift1:05:01 The current state of Paramore1:09:10 Popcast lightning round1:22:07 Snack time!Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Why Fakemink Is The Next Big Thing Out of the U.K. Underground Popcast 2025-09-24 | Jon Caramanica is back in the driver's seat explaining why U.K. rap sensation Fakemink is poised to blow up in the latest rendition of Popcast's Song of the Week. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Is Ed Sheeran A Punching Bag? Popcast 2025-09-18 | Ed Sheeran, a musician, sat down with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, to discuss the perception that his music is a "punching bag."Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
What Does K-Pop Demon Hunters Say About the Present, and Future, of K-Pop? Popcast 2025-09-17 | Jon Caramanica is back behind the wheel dissecting the hit songs from the hugely popular Netflix movie "K-Pop Demon Hunters" and what it signals about the past, present and future of the genre. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Megan Moroney Tackles Countrys Toxic Masculinity on 6 Months Later Popcast 2025-09-11 | Megan Moroney is here to dismantle country music masculinity - “6 Months Later” is her latest salvo. Jon Caramanica explains why on our Song of the Week.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Ed Sheeran Explains Why He Had To Defend His Music Popcast 2025-09-10 | Ed Sheeran spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how he views success nearly 15 years into his career as one of the world's biggest pop music superstars.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Ed Sheeran ‘No Fluff’ Interview! Overcoming Grief, Fighting for His Songwriting & 15 Years of Hits Popcast 2025-09-10 | Ed Sheeran sat down with Popcast, The New York Times's music show hosted by Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of his new album, "Play," out Sept. 12. 00:15 Intro01:54 New album10:54 Passing the male singer-songwriter torch20:00 Moving to America (kinda)22:10 Global pop music30:15 Personal turmoil32:15 Court cases40:00 Being a punchline47:20 Friends & family49:00 Sheeran-core52:30 British Rap54:02 Lightening round!54:20 Jealousy56:25 Losing people58:20 Loneliness1:00:03 Movies: “I bought the knife from Goodfellas”1:03:15 No phone life1:06:00 Snack time!Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Ed Sheeran Wants More Than Just Hits Now Popcast 2025-09-10 | Ed Sheeran, a musician, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how he views success nearly 15 years into his career as one of the world's biggest pop music superstars.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Why Earl Sweatshirt Quit Drinking At 29 Popcast 2025-09-08 | Earl Sweatshirt, a rapper, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about his path towards quitting drinking alcohol.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Earl Sweatshirt Loved Touring With Wiz Khalifa Popcast 2025-09-05 | Earl Sweatshirt, a rapper best known for his affiliation with the hip-hop group Odd Future, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about what it was like opening for the rapper Wiz Khalifa on his latest arena tour.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Questloves song of the summer? Hot Fun in the Summetime by Sly and the Family Stone Popcast 2025-08-30 | Legendary musician Questlove told Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about his ultimate song of the summer. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Kristin Cavallaris song of the summer? Glide by Neiked and Portugal. The Man Popcast 2025-08-30 | Reality star and podcast host Kristin Cavallari told Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about her favorite song this summer. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Jeff Goldblums Song of the Summer? Lover Girl by Laufey Popcast 2025-08-30 | Jeff Goldblum spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how his song of the summer evokes the Brazilian jazz he loves. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Jelly Rolls song of the summer? Cliché by MGK. Popcast 2025-08-29 | Country music artist Jelly Roll explains why "Cliché" by his friend MGK makes him want to get up and dance. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Zohran Mamdani’s song of the summer? “Funds” by Davido feat. ODUMODUBLVCK, Chike. Popcast 2025-08-28 | Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani told Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about his song of the summer, "Funds" by Davido. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Curtis Sliwas song of the summer? Best Day of My Life by BUNT. Popcast 2025-08-28 | Republican Nominee for Mayor of New York City Curtis Sliwa told Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how this E.D.M. track is his song of the summer. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Tremaine Emorys song of the summer is P.O.V. by Clipse feat. Tyler, The Creator Popcast 2025-08-28 | Tremaine Emory, the fashion designer behind Denim Tears, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how Clipse's "P.O.V." featuring Tyler, the Creator connects generations of hip-hop fans. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Ezra Kleins song of the summer? Dream Night by Jamie xx Popcast 2025-08-27 | Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Amelia Dimoldenberg of Chicken Shop Dates song of the summer? The Sofa by Wolf Alice Popcast 2025-08-27 | Amelia Dimoldenberg, the host of "Chicken Shop Date" on YouTube, tells us about how her song of the summer is helping her beat the London heat. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Taylor Rookss Song of the Summer? DAISIES by Justin Bieber Popcast 2025-08-26 | Sports journalist Taylor Rooks linked with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, to talk about how Justin Bieber's smash-hit "DAISIES" is her pick for song of the summer. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
There Is No Song of the Summer! 10 Tastemakers Pick Their Own Popcast 2025-08-26 | We asked 10 notable cultural figures — including Jelly Roll, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Taylor Rooks, Questlove, Ezra Klein, Kristin Cavallari and the candidates for New York City mayor — for their personal summer anthem of 2025. Their answers have range.0:30 What is a “Song of the Summer” anyway?7:20 Taylor Rooks’s pick10:07 Ezra Klein’s pick14:05 Kristin Cavalleri’s pick17:59 Tremaine Emory’s pick22:37 Jelly Roll’s pick25:27 Amelia Dimoldenberg’s pick28:19 NYC mayoral candidates’ picks33:13 Jeff Goldblum’s pick38:00 Snack time!41:48 Jon’s pick43:05 Joe’s pick46:51 The final, honorary pick… (by Questlove)Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Earl Sweatshirt: ‘You Need to Be Dumb to Take Risks’ Popcast 2025-08-25 | The rapper Earl Sweatshirt, best known for his involvement in the 2010s hip-hop collective Odd Future, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of “Popcast” at The New York Times, about the importance of sustaining your inner teenager.
Earl Sweatshirt Will Always Love Odd Future Popcast 2025-08-22 | Earl Sweatshirt, a rapper best known for his involvement with the hip-hop collective Odd Future, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how he will always love having been a part of the group, even with the personal challenges.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Earl Sweatshirt Is Serious About Live Laugh Love Popcast 2025-08-22 | Earl Sweatshirt, a rapper best known for his involvement in the 2010s hip-hop group Odd Future, told Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about the double meaning behind his new album, "Live Laugh Love."Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Earl Sweatshirt on ‘Live Laugh Love,’ Fatherhood, Odd Future & the Wiz Khalifa Tour Popcast 2025-08-22 | The cult rapper Earl Sweatshirt, who broke out at 16 as a member of Odd Future alongside Tyler, the Creator and Frank Ocean, discusses his new album, his relationship with his old collaborators and how he cut his own path around fame and into fatherhood. “Live Laugh Love” is out August 22.2:17 Announcing “Live Laugh Love” 4:40 New kid, new album13:35 Rapping as a craft19:59 Choosing a different path than Tyler22:05 Going on tour with Wiz Khalifa29:00 Having creative control33:50 Settling down and quitting drinking38:00 Odd future nostalgia44:00 Rap education45:36 Trolling vs. earnestness48:00 The Fielder Method52:03 Popcast lightening round54:20 Is Wiz Khalifa not a real stoner anymore?56:15 Snack timeFollow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
BigXthaPlug Started Rapping In Solitary Confinement Popcast 2025-08-21 | BigXthaPlug, a rapper and musician from Texas, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how being put in solitary confinement in prison led to the start of his hip-hop career. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
What Makes Ian’s 2025 XXL Freshman Freestyle So Controversial? Popcast 2025-08-19 | Awwww, here we go again…For Popcast’s Song of the Week, Jon Caramanica is diving into THAT Ian XXL Freshman Freestyle. #music #hiphop #rap #Ian #xxlfreestyle #songoftheweek #shorts Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Taylor Swift Is in Her Video Podcast Era Popcast 2025-08-18 | Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, spoke about Taylor Swift's appearance on "New Heights," a video podcast hosted by the N.F.L. stars and brothers Jason and Travis Kelce, who is also her boyfriend.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
BigXthaPlug Loves Drake Popcast 2025-08-16 | BigXthaPlug, a rapper and musician from Texas, spoke to Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how excited he was to see Drake perform at, and receive an invitation to participate in, the Wireless Festival in London.
Why Were Excited For Taylor Swifts New Album The Life of a Showgirl Popcast 2025-08-15 | Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, discussed what they're looking forward to on Taylor Swift's upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
BigXthaPlug on Raising a Son With Autism, Impressing Drake + Morgan Wallen & Making Country Music Popcast 2025-08-15 | The Dallas M.C., known for hits like "The Largest" and "Mmhmm," traces his journey from high school football star to petty criminal to country music’s go-to collaborator, ahead of a new album featuring Luke Combs, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll and Ella Langley. “I Hope You’re Happy” is out August 22. 5:30 Seeing Drake and starving in Europe 8:00 Finding the BigX Sound 10:30 His early years in Texas 15:50 Getting kicked off the football team and needing a wake-up call23:34 Missing his son’s first birthday while in jail37:52 Finding country music 51:55 His new album, “I Hope You’re Happy”59:19 The Popcast Lighting Round 59:55 Parenting an autistic child1:02:45 On jealously 1:04:12 On dating apps 1:07:08 Snack timeFollow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
How an Up-and-Coming UK Artist Makes This Song Feel Like Kismet Popcast 2025-08-12 | On Popcast's Song of the Week, Jon Caramanica explains why “Special” by UK up-and-comer Dexter in the Newsagent, perfectly captures the feeling of young love. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
MGKs Abusive Childhood Created The Man and The Artist Popcast 2025-08-12 | MGK, a musician also known as Machine Gun Kelly, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how his abusive childhood at home and in school prevented him from being authentic. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
The Wild Story Behind MGK and Bob Dylan Popcast 2025-08-11 | After Bob Dylan posted an old Machine Gun Kelly video to his Instagram, the pair developed an unlikely relationship. MGK explained to Popcast how he pulled off their collaboration on the trailer for his new album, “Lost Americana.” Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
A Fans Insulting Question About Megan Fox Inspired MGKs New Song Sweet Coraline Popcast 2025-08-08 | MGK, a musician also known as Machine Gun Kelly, spoke with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, about how a fan's rude question about his ex inspired a new song titled "Sweet Coraline." Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
MGK Had To Tear It All Down and Start Over For Art Popcast 2025-08-08 | MGK joined Popcast’s Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli to discuss his polarizing persona, self-destructive tendencies and new album, “Lost Americana.”Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
MGK Interview! ‘Fumbling’ Megan Fox, Surviving Rehab, Winning Over Bob Dylan & Going Pop Popcast 2025-08-08 | This week on Popcast, the polarizing rapper-turned-singer best known as Machine Gun Kelly discusses making rock legends like Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger into fans, blowing up his life and "fumbling" Megan Fox, the harrowing abuse that shaped him and his latest musical pivot.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Whim Whamiee Sets the Template for Female Rappers Making Hip-Hop Fun Again Popcast 2025-08-05 | Jon is back behind the wheel talking about “Whim Whamiee,” the smash hit from Atlanta rappers Pluto and YK Niece. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Ethel Cain on The Advantages of Making Art in Rural America Popcast 2025-08-01 | Ethel Cain explained to Popcast why she will never leave small-town America, and especially the South, for a big city like New York or L.A.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Ethel Cain Is Going Independent Popcast 2025-07-31 | Ethel Cain breaks the news to Popcast that her record deal with Dr. Luke's Prescription Songs will be fulfilled as of the release of her new album, "Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You," on Aug. 8.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Ethel Cain Apologizes For Her Social Media Past Popcast 2025-07-30 | After offensive social media posts were resurfaced online, the singer and songwriter Ethel Cain responded in a detailed letter to her fans. On Popcast, she addressed the controversy at length for the first time. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Ethel Cain Cried Making Her New Album Popcast 2025-07-30 | Ethel Cain sat down with Joe Coscarelli and Jon Caramanica, the hosts of "Popcast" at The New York Times, to discuss her new album, “Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You,” the ups and downs of fame and her recent online controversies. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Ethel Cain Knows When to Apologize — and When to Indulge: New Album Interview! Popcast 2025-07-30 | One of pop’s least likely cult stars sits down with Popcast to discuss returning to the spotlight following her breakout debut "Preacher's Daughter," an ambient detour and some recent controversy.As Ethel Cain, the singer and songwriter Hayden Anhedönia will release her second studio album, "Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You," on August 8.Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
How Groupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida Show Off Innovations in Modern Música Mexicana Popcast 2025-07-29 | Jon Caramanica is pulling up to talk about how "Me Jalo" shows off the innovations and tensions of modern Música Mexicana on Song of the Week. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Jon Caramanica Says... Let Justin Bieber Sing R&B! Popcast 2025-07-22 | Jon Caramanica, the host of "Popcast" at The New York Times, is back in the car breaking down Justin Bieber's hit song "Daisies," a track produced by viral guitar hero Mk.gee, and why it works so well. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Does a Pop Star Ever Just Sneak Up on You Out of Nowhere? Popcast 2025-07-15 | Sombr is a rookie, but he has two current Top 40 hits about how hookup culture sucks, including our new Song of the Week: the weepy “Back to Friends” #music #sombr #pop #songoftheweek #fyp Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
Pharrell Produced Clipses Hell Hath No Fury Alone Popcast 2025-07-11 | Pusha T and Malice, of the hip-hop duo Clipse, explain how Pharrell Williams produced the group's signature album without the help of his close Neptunes collaborator, Chad Hugo. Follow Jon: twitter.com/joncaramanica instagram.com/joncaramanicaFollow Joe: twitter.com/joecoscarelli instagram.com/joecoscarelliListen to every Popcast ever nytimes.com/popcastEvery episode of Popcast (Deluxe) on YouTube tinyurl.com/PopcastDeluxePopcast Discord! tinyurl.com/PopcastDiscordPopcast Facebook! tinyurl.com/PopcastFacebookPopcast t-shirts & stickers http://itsthepopcast.myshopify.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nMore from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video
