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S11E11 - Videotape by Radiohead (Season Finale) Dec 05, 2023

We conclude our season long analysis of Radiohead's In Rainbows with its final track "Videotape." We reveal the "secret rhythm" of the piano, give a step by step explanation of the stuttering percussion, and discuss the touching lyrics written from the perspective of a man saying a final goodbye before he dies. Finally, we take a look a Goethe's Faust as a possible reference point for the song and album before sharing some key takeaways from In Rainbows as a whole.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E10 - Jigsaw Falling Into Place by Radiohead Nov 28, 2023

We continue our dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows with its penultimate track "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" - a song about looking for romantic connection at a bar. Among the many things discussed is the song's odd guitar tuning, chiastic structure, and a potentially very ominous hidden narrative.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E9 - House of Cards by Radiohead Nov 21, 2023

Our season long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with an analysis of "House of Cards" - an immersive, reverb-soaked musing on the nature of desire and escape. We'll also cover the musical oddities in the track, including Jonny Greenwood's infamous "coin trick" on guitar and even the rumored dog barks in the background of the verses.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E8 - Reckoner by Radiohead Nov 15, 2023

Our season long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with an analysis of "Reckoner" - the song Thom Yorke described as the thematic center of the album, the point that everything leads to and then recedes from. We'll dissect just exactly what he means by that as well as the song's incredible rhythm section and deeply moving lyrics about the human experience.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E7 - "In Rainbows" Title Analysis + Faust Arp Nov 07, 2023

Our season long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with an analysis of its title and how its themes have appeared in every song thus far. Then we examine the album's sixth track "Faust Arp" - a unique song that features two acoustic guitars, strings, and Thom Yorke's cryptic, impressionistic lyrics.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E6 - All I Need by Radiohead Oct 31, 2023

Our season long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with its fifth track "All I Need" - a song that expresses the concept of limerence or the unrequited obsession passion for someone. Musically, we explore the concepts of rhythmic dissonance, terminally climactic song form, and tone clusters.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E5 - Weird Fishes / Arpeggi by Radiohead Oct 24, 2023

Our season long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with its fourth track "Weird Fishes / Arpeggi" - an incredibly intricate musical arrangement that's considered among the band's best. We dissect the layered, multi-pattern guitar parts that create the song's immersive, oceanic soundscape as well as the potential symbolism of Thom Yorke's lyrics about being stuck at the bottom of the sea.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E4 - Nude by Radiohead Oct 17, 2023

Our season-long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with its third track "Nude" - a song that took the band 10 years to get right.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E3 - Bodysnatchers by Radiohead Oct 10, 2023

Our season-long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with its second track, Bodysnatchers - an adrenaline-fueled romp that explores the phenonemon of feeling disconnected from your own body.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E2 - 15 Step by Radiohead Oct 03, 2023

Our season long analysis of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with its opening track "15 Step." We examine the song's unique asymmetrical time signature, its origins as a "rhythm experiment," the history of the number 15 in Radiohead songs, and much more.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Additional Analysis: Dr. Brad Osborn

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Song Recreations: Andrew Atwood

Theme Music: Birocratic

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S11E1 - Radiohead: In Rainbows Sep 26, 2023

Our season long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows begins with a sweeping biography of the band, from their origins in Oxford, England to their historic run of landmark albums like The Bends, OK Computer, and Kid A.

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Crowning Frank Ocean's Best Song Ever | LAST SONG STANDING (E5) Aug 29, 2023

After Cole and Charles's enlightening, contentious, and entertaining odyssey through Frank Ocean's entire discography, the LSS Boyz are now forced to agree on the greatest Frank Ocean song of all time. They also announce the winner of the "Super Quiz Kids" trivia contest as well as debate what artists should be considered for next season's Last Song Standing.

Listen to Cole's Party Playlist here.

Executive Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Production: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

Special Thanks: Intern Olivia

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Blonde | LAST SONG STANDING (E4) Aug 22, 2023

Cole and Charles continue their journey to crown Frank Ocean's greatest song of all time with his landmark album, Blonde. The LSS Boyz take us back to the album's surprise release, quiz each other with album facts, and then debate what songs from Blonde should be in the running for Frank's best ever.

Official LSS S2 Playlist here. Fan vote for the finale episode @dissectpodcast on Instagram or Twitter.

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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Endless + Frank's Singles & Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E3) Aug 15, 2023

Cole and Charles continue their journey to crown Frank Ocean's greatest song of all time with a special double episode tackling the staircase to nowhere, Endless, plus debate Frank's singles, loosies, and features.

Official LSS S2 Playlist here. Let us know what your Last Song Standing is from Channel Orange @dissectpodcast and @charlesxholmes.

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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Nostalgia, Ultra | LAST SONG STANDING (E2) Aug 08, 2023

Cole and Charles continue their journey to crown Frank Ocean's greatest song of all time with Nostalgia, ULTRA - the project that put him on the map. The LSS Boyz travel back to 2011 with some mixtape background, quiz each other on fun facts, and debate what songs should be in contention for Frank's best ever.

Official LSS S2 Playlist here. Let us know what your Last Song Standing is from Channel Orange @dissectpodcast and @charlesxholmes.

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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Channel Orange | LAST SONG STANDING (E1) Aug 01, 2023

Cole and Charles begin their journey to crown Frank Ocean's greatest song of all time by covering the album that made him a star: Channel Orange. The LSS Boyz take us back to 2012 with some album background, quiz each other on Channel Orange facts, and debate what songs should be in contention for Frank's best ever.

Official LSS S2 Playlist here. Let us know what your Last Song Standing is from Channel Orange @dissectpodcast and @charlesxholmes.

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Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

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MX1E9 - "Walking" by Denzel Curry May 30, 2023

Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape series concludes with a line-by-line dissection of "Walkin" by Denzel Curry from Melt My Eyez, See Your Future.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

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MX1E8 - "Figaro" by MF Doom May 23, 2023

Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape series continues with a line-by-line dissection of "Figaro" by MF DOOM & Madlib from their 2004 album Madvillainy.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

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MX1E7 - "Mural" by Lupe Fiasco (PART 2) May 16, 2023

Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape series continues with a line by line dissection of "Mural" by Lupe Fiasco from his 2015 album Tetsuo & Youth. Part 2 of 2.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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MX1E6 - "Mural" by Lupe Fiasco (PART 1) May 09, 2023

Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape series continues with a line by line dissection of "Mural" by Lupe Fiasco from his 2015 album Tetsuo & Youth. Part 1 of 2.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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MX1E5 - "Introvert" by Little Simz May 02, 2023

Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape series continues with a line by line dissection of "Introvert" by Little Simz from her 2021 album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

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MX1E4 - "The Story of OJ" by JAY-Z Apr 25, 2023

Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape continues with a line-by-line analysis of JAY-Z's 2017 track "The Story of OJ" from 4:44.

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Host: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Femi Olutade

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

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MX1E3 - "6 Foot 7 Foot" by Lil Wayne Apr 18, 2023

Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape continues with a line-by-line dissection of Lil Wayne's first song released after his stint in prison - 2010's "6 foot 7 Foot."

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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

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MX1E2 - "Nosetalgia" by Pusha T & Kendrick Lamar Apr 11, 2023

Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape continues with a line-by-line analysis of Pusha T's 2013 track "Nosetalgia" featuring Kendrick Lamar.

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Host, writer: Cole Cuchna

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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MX1E1 - "The Climb Back" by J Cole Apr 04, 2023

Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape kicks off with a line-by-line analysis of J Cole's 2020 track "The Climb Back."

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Host, writer: Cole Cuchna

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

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Tyler, The Creator Song Draft (BONUS) Jan 24, 2023

Cole and Cam wrap Season 10 with a draft of their favorite Tyler, The Creator songs across his entire catalog (3:26). Then we hear from Dissect listeners across the world sharing their biggest takeaways from IGOR (1:12:35).

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S10E12 - Season Finale: IGOR by Tyler, The Creator Jan 17, 2023

We conclude our season-long analysis of IGOR by exploring the implications of the album's musical and thematic loop. We also dissect IGOR's cover art and influences before hearing from Dissect listeners around the world sharing their biggest takeaways from the album and season.

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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S10E11 - ARE WE STILL FRIENDS? by Tyler, The Creator Jan 10, 2023

Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?, the album's final track in which Tyler expresses his desire to remain friends his with former crush, and in the process, puts himself at risk of becoming entrapped in a endless loop of falling in and out of love. IGOR then ends with an ominous final note that contains a number of thematic and narrative implications.

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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S10E10 - I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE by Tyler, The Creator Jan 03, 2023

Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE, a musical respite after the emotional gauntlet of the album's previous track GONE GONE / THANK YOU. As the IGOR's penultimate track, it buttons up many of the albums motifs while setting the stage for its grand finale: ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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S10E9 - GONE GONE / THANK YOU by Tyler, The Creator Dec 13, 2022

Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with GONE GONE / THANK YOU, a gorgeous double song in which Tyler memorializes the time shared with his beloved before finally becoming at peace with moving on.

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

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Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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S10E8 - WHAT'S GOOD by Tyler, The Creator Dec 06, 2022

Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with WHAT'S GOOD, where Tyler uses the brash, masculine IGOR alter-ego to regain his autonomy after losing himself on the previous song PUPPET.

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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S10E7 - PUPPET by Tyler, The Creator Nov 29, 2022

Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with the album's emotional rock bottom, PUPPET. Tyler realizes he's lost himself in his desperate pursuit of pleasing his crush, and looks to a symbolic patriarch, played by Kanye West, to help find his way.

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

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Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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S10E6 - A BOY IS A GUN* by Tyler, The Creator Nov 22, 2022

Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with A BOY IS A GUN*. In the most sample heavy song on the album, Tyler uses a dichotomous gun symbol to express how his crush makes him feel: safe and in danger all at once.

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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S10E5 - NEW MAGIC WAND by Tyler, The Creator Nov 15, 2022

Our season-long analysis of Tyler, The Creator's IGOR continues with "NEW MAGIC WAND" - a song Tyler described as his favorite song he's ever made. We unpack everything from its unlikely sample source to the historical associations of its main musical interval.

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

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Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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S10E4 - BOYFRIEND / RUNNING OUT OF TIME by Tyler, The Creator Nov 08, 2022

Our season-long analysis of Tyler, The Creator's IGOR continues with "BOYFRIEND" - a song released as the fourth track only on the physical versions of IGOR - before breaking down the beautiful ballad "RUNNING OUT OF TIME."

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

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Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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S10E3 - I THINK by Tyler, The Creator Nov 01, 2022

Our season-long analysis of Tyler, The Creator's IGOR continues with its third track I THINK.

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Writer: Camden Ostrander

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S10E2 - EARFQUAKE by Tyler, The Creator Oct 25, 2022

Our season-long analysis of Tyler, The Creator's IGOR continues with his biggest song to date, EARFQUAKE.

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

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S10E1 - Tyler, The Creator: IGOR Oct 18, 2022

Welcome to our season long examination of Tyler, The Creator's 2019 album IGOR, where we dissect the music, lyrics, and meaning of one song per episode. We begin with the album's first track "IGOR'S THEME," a mostly instrumental composition full of musical surprises, showcasing Tyler's skills as composer, producer, and arranger. And while subtle, the song's minimal lyrics actually foreshadow the album's narrative.

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Host, EP, Writer: Cole Cuchna

Writer: Camden Ostrander

Original Score: So Wiley

Audio Editor: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Birocratic

Recreations: Andrew Atwood

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Crowning Kendrick Lamar's Best Song Ever | LAST SONG STANDING (E7) Sep 01, 2022

Season finale! The moment is here. The LSS Boyz have been debating Kendrick Lamar's discography for six contentious episodes. Now it's time Cole and Charles are forced to crown the last song standing: the greatest Kendrick Lamar song of all time.

First, Cole and Charles will be forced to whittle down their list of songs from 8 to 3. These 3 songs advance to the royal rumble, where they will attempt to knock songs off each other's list until there is just one remaining.

LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog.

Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Production: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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To Pimp A Butterfly | LAST SONG STANDING (E6) Aug 25, 2022

These takes ain't freeeeee! In the penultimate episode of Last Song Standing Season 1, the LSS Boyz finally take on what some consider to be Kendrick Lamar's magnum opus, To Pimp A Butterfly. While this is Cole's favorite album of all time, Charles is...not as impressed.

Cast your vote in the poll below and follow the LSS playlist, updated weekly. You can also cast your vote for the listener's song pick to make it into the royal rumble season finale. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter or Instagram for instructions.

LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog.

Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Production: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Kendrick's Mixtapes, Loosies, & Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E5) Aug 11, 2022

Get the LSS Boyz on the phone! Our journey to crown Kendrick Lamar's best song ever continues with every track NOT on one of Kendrick's main releases. We're talking untitled, unmastered, Overly Dedicated, The Heart series, the K Dot mixtapes, The Black Panther soundtrack, and more.

Cast your vote in the poll below and follow the LSS playlist, updated weekly.

LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog. New episodes publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.

Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Production: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Section.80 | LAST SONG STANDING (E4) Aug 04, 2022

Cole and Charles gather around the campfire to debate Kendrick Lamar's Section.80 and pick its best song. Will Charles continue his streak of normie picks? Will Cole once again choose a deep cut?

Cast your vote in the poll below and follow the LSS playlist, updated weekly.

LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog. New episodes publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.

Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Production: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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DAMN. | LAST SONG STANDING (E3) Jul 28, 2022

The LSS Boyz take on their biggest challenge to date as they are forced to crown the best song on Kendrick Lamar's DAMN.

Cast your vote in the poll below and be sure to follow the LSS Spotify playlist, updated weekly.

LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog. New episodes publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.

Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Production: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers | LAST SONG STANDING (E2) Jul 21, 2022

The LSS Boyz aren't your saviors, but they are here to debate Kendrick Lamar's latest project in order to determine its best song, the last song standing.

Follow the official LSS Spotify playlist, updated weekly.

LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog.

New episodes of Last Song Standing publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.

Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Production: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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good kid, m.A.A.d. city | LAST SONG STANDING (E1) Jul 14, 2022

In the premiere of LAST SONG STANDING, Cole and Charles debate Kendrick Lamar's good kid, mAAd city in order to determine the single best song on the album.

LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog.

New episodes of Last Song Standing publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.

Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes

Producer: Justin Sayles

Audio Production: Kevin Pooler

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Dissecting INSIDE (Part 9) Jun 28, 2022

We conclude our analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE with its final song "Goodbye." We'll also discuss the rich symbolism of its final scenes as well as draw some final conclusion about the film.

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Dissecting INSIDE (Part 8) Jun 21, 2022

Our analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with the special's climactic song "All Eyes On Me."

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Dissecting INSIDE (Part 7) Jun 14, 2022

We continue our series long analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE with "That Funny Feeling."

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Dissecting INSIDE (Part 6) Jun 07, 2022

Our serialized analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Don't Wanna Know," "Shit," "All Time Low," and "Welcome to the Internet."

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Dissecting INSIDE (Part 5) May 31, 2022

Our series long analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Look Who's Inside Again," "Problematic," and "30" - a sequence of songs that mark the special's definitive turn inward.

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Dissecting INSIDE (Part 4) May 24, 2022

Our song by song, scene by scene analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Unpaid Intern," "Bezos 1," and "Sexting."

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Dissecting INSIDE (Part 3) May 10, 2022

Our song by song, scene by scene analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "How The World Works" and "White Woman's Instagram."

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Dissecting INSIDE (Part 2) May 03, 2022

Our song by song, scene by scene analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Comedy" and "FaceTime With My Mom."

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Dissecting INSIDE by Bo Burnham (Part 1) Apr 26, 2022

We begin our 7 part analysis of the music, skits, and themes of Bo Burnham's INSIDE, a music comedy special that captures what it feels like to be alive in the 21st Century. Today's episode explains how INSIDE's opening scene connects directly to Bo's previous comedy special, before examining the opening song "Content."

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BONUS - Mac Miller Song Draft, Q&A, and More Mar 03, 2022

Recorded live on Greenroom, Cole and Cam end Season 9 by choosing their favorite 9 Mac Miller songs followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Then we hear the remaining listener submissions sharing their biggest takeaways from Swimming In Circles.

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S9E18 - Finale: Swimming In Circles Mar 01, 2022

We conclude our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming In Circles. We examine the albums’ artwork, discuss its most prominent thematic motifs, and draw some final conclusions about Mac’s parting musical statement. Then we hear from Dissect listeners around the world sharing their biggest takeaways from the albums.

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S9E17 - Once a Day by Mac Miller Feb 22, 2022

We continue our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with its final track “Once a Day” – one of the most intimate, honest, and heartfelt expression in Mac’s entire catalog.

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S9E16 - Surf by Mac Miller Feb 15, 2022

We continue our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with “Surf.”

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Baro Sura on Making 'Hand Me Downs' with Mac Miller (BONUS) Feb 10, 2022

Australian artist Baro Sura joins the show to talk about meeting Mac Miller for the first time and making the song “Hand Me Downs” with him just 72 hours later.

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S9E15 - Hand Me Downs by Mac Miller Feb 08, 2022

We continue our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with “Hand Me Downs,” an gentle anthem dedicated to those who hold us down when we lose our grip.

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S9E14 - Woods by Mac Miller Feb 01, 2022

We resume our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with “Woods,” a gorgeous song that finds Mac speaking intimately about love and love lost.

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S9E13 - Good News by Mac Miller Jan 25, 2022

We resume our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with its beautiful lead single “Good News.”

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S9E12 - Circles by Mac Miller Jan 18, 2022

We resume our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming In Circles with the opening track of his posthumous album Circles.

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S9E11 - So It Goes by Mac Miller Dec 14, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with it’s final track “So It Goes.” Among the many revelations made in this episode is how “So It Goes” intentionally sets up Swimming’s companion album, Circles.

Dissect will return in January 2022 to analyze Circles over 6 episodes.

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S9E10 - 2009 by Mac Miller Dec 07, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with the album’s crown jewel: 2009.

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S9E9 - Dunno / Jet Fuel by Mac Miller Nov 30, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with two tracks united by clouds: “Dunno” and “Jet Fuel.”

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A Conversation about Conversation Pt. 1 by Mac Miller Nov 26, 2021

In this bonus episode, Cole and Cam talk through Mac Miller’s “Conversations Pt. 1.” While the song feels like one big flex, as always, there’s layers beneath Mac’s bravado, including guilt, confusion, and paranoia.

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S9E8 - Small Worlds by Mac Miller Nov 23, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its eighth track, “Small Worlds.”

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S9E7 - Ladders by Mac Miller Nov 16, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its seventh track, “Ladders.”

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S9E6 - Wings by Mac Miller Nov 09, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its sixth track, “Wings.”

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S9E5 - Self Care by Mac Miller Nov 02, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its fifth track, “Self Care.”

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S9E4 - Perfecto by Mac Miller Oct 26, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its fourth track, “Perfecto.”

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Dissecting Mac Miller's Faces Oct 21, 2021

S9 co-writer Camden Ostrander joins Cole to discuss their approach to Swimming In Circles before dissecting Faces, Mac's 2014 mixtape that recently hit streaming services.

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S9E3 - What's The Use? by Mac Miller Oct 19, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its third track, “What’s The Use?” It’s here that Mac at once asks the fundamental existential question (“what’s the use?”) and dismisses the need to ask questions at all (“what’s the use?”).

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S9E2 - Hurt Feelings by Mac Miller Oct 12, 2021

We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with its second track, “Hurt Feelings.” Produced by J Cole, the song finds Mac establishing one of the central themes of the album: the multiplicity of emotions -- how we can feel one way one minute, and another way the next.

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S9E1 - Mac Miller: Swimming in Circles Oct 05, 2021

We begin our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s conceptual double album Swimming In Circles.

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S8E13 - Epilogue: The Life of Pablo Jul 31, 2021

Yeezus brought Kanye to the church steps with his divine woman. But what happened after the vows were exchanged? That's the journey of The Life of Pablo.

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S8E12 - Finale: The YEEZUS Tour Jul 29, 2021

In our Season 8 finale, we dissect the narrative and stage design of Kanye West's 2013 Yeezus Tour. In this five act show, Kanye uses songs from his entire catalog to mythologize his life

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S8E11 - Bound 2 by Kanye West Jul 27, 2021

Our serialized analysis of Yeezus continues with its final track “Bound 2,” a song that resolves the album both musically and narratively. Back in the club on a Thursday, Yeezus finally meets the one girl worth a thousand of the others he’s been sleeping with. But why is it the over-the-top player Jerome who gets the final word on the album?

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S8E10 - Send It Up by Kanye West Jul 22, 2021

Our serialized analysis of Yeezus continues with its penultimate track “Send It Up.” After the emotional journey we’ve witnessed on the album, why is Yeezus back in the club indulging in all the things we know are problematic for him? The answer to this question is found in the song’s brilliant use of samples.

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S8E9 - Guilt Trip by Kanye West Jul 20, 2021

Our serialized analysis of Yeezus continues with “Guilt Trip.” After the catharsis and breakthrough of “Blood on the Leaves, ” Yeezus seems ready to move on and leave the heartbreak behind him, a task that proves easier said than done.

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S8E8 - Blood on the Leaves by Kanye West Jul 15, 2021

Our serialized analysis of Yeezus continues with the epic “Blood on the Leaves.” Here Yeezus reveals that a woman he once loved was stolen by the limelight, leaving an open wound that he’s been unable to heal. We break down the song’s many samples, references, and interpolations in what is undoubtedly one Kanye West’s greatest musical achievements.

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S8E7 - I’m In It by Kanye West Jul 13, 2021

Our serialized analysis of Yeezus continues with “I’m In It.” After being rejected by an ex-girlfriend, Yeezus uses his celebrity status and escapes into a world of sex to mend his bruised ego. He conflates his political ambitions with sexual dominance before the song’s final verse reveals that Yeezus is reaching his breaking point.

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S8E6 - Hold My Liquor by Kanye West Jul 08, 2021

Our serialized analysis of Yeezus continues with “Hold My Liquor.” After failing to overthrow the powers that be, Yeezus retreats into a haze of alcohol and drugs, drunkenly visiting an ex-girlfriend who rejects him. How will his ego take this blow?

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S8E5 - New Slaves by Kanye West Jul 06, 2021

Our serialized analysis of Yeezus continues with “New Slaves.” Over menacing, pulsating dissonance, Kanye expresses his belief that our cultural addiction to material things makes us “new slaves” to the handful of white billionaires who control the majority of the country’s wealth.

But the song takes a dramatic 180 near its end as a man singing in Hungarian provides one of the biggest keys to unlocking the album’s narrative.

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S8E4 - I Am A God by Kanye West Jul 01, 2021

Our serialized examination of Yeezus continues with “I Am A God.” Written after being rejected entry into a Paris fashion show, “I Am A God” finds Kanye supercharging his ego and recklessly demanding a threesome, a massage, and….croissants. But why isn’t anyone taking him seriously?

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S8E3 - Black Skinhead by Kanye West Jun 29, 2021

We continue our track by track analysis of Yeezus with “Black Skinhead.” Produced by Daft Punk, “Black Skinhead” is our first indication that Yeezus has ambitions outside of his celebrity lifestyle of sex and money. He channels the spirit of Malcolm X to rally his troops to rebel against the systemic injustice he sees in society. But is anyone listening?

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S8E2 - On Sight by Kanye West Jun 24, 2021

Our song by song analysis of Yeezus begins with its opening track “On Sight.” We meet the crude Yeezus character in his natural habitat at a nightclub, living an indulgent life fueled by drugs and women. But midway through the song there’s an unexpected sample of a gospel choir that foreshadows the fact that while Yeezus may be getting everything he wants, it’s not what he needs.

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S8E1 - Kanye West: YEEZUS Jun 22, 2021

Our season-long dissection of Yeezus by Kanye West begins now! After revisiting the album’s polarizing impact in 2013, we set up our song by song analysis of Yeezus with a brief discussion of how Kanye uses his albums to tell larger stories about his life. We then document the real life events that inspired the creation of Yeezus, including Kanye’s struggles breaking into the fashion industry, his new relationship with Kim Kardashian, and the many classic interviews that accompanied the Yeezus era.

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BLACK IS KING by Beyonce (Part 6) Mar 25, 2021

Our special mini-series on Beyonce’s BLACK IS KING concludes with an examination of “BLACK PARADE.”

Released on Juneteenth 2020, “BLACK PARADE” is Beyonce’s final call to action and a prideful celebration of the African motherland.

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BLACK IS KING by Beyonce (Part 5) Mar 23, 2021

Our special mini-series on Beyonce’s BLACK IS KING continues with an examination of “Otherside,” “My Power,” and “Spirit.”

Simba returns to the river to be reborn, reclaims his royal identity, and reunites with his father in heaven. Assisted by powerful women, Simba defeats Scar and reclaims his throne. Simba then raises his own child into the air, just as his father before him, completing his journey and fulfilling the circle of life.

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BLACK IS KING by Beyonce (Part 4) Mar 18, 2021

Our special mini-series on Beyonce’s BLACK IS KING continues with an examination of “Water,” “Brown Skin Girl,” and “Keys to the Kingdom.”

This act of the film introduces the divine feminine, Nala, who heals Simba through her loving affirmation. Simba learns to give all of himself in marriage, symbolizing the ideal balance between divine masculine and feminine energy.

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BLACK IS KING by Beyonce (Part 3) Mar 16, 2021

Our special mini-series on Beyonce’s BLACK IS KING continues with an examination of “MOOD 4 EVA,” “Ja Ara E,” and “Already.”

After fleeing the Pride Lands, Simba is rudely awakened from his fantasy of the American Dream by the nightmare of his past. His ancestral guides encourage Simba to remember his true royal identity and reclaim his throne.

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BLACK IS KING by Beyonce (Part 2) Mar 11, 2021

Our special mini-series on Beyonce’s BLACK IS KING continues with an examination of “Don’t Jealous Me,” “Scar,” and “Nile.”

After Mufasa is murdered by Scar’s henchmen, Simba flees his home to live in denial of his true royal identity, setting off his journey outside the Pride Lands.

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BLACK IS KING by Beyonce (Part 1) Mar 09, 2021

Beyonce’s BLACK IS KING is a love letter to Africa, and we’re dissecting its story, music, and many visual symbols in a special seven part mini-series.

We begin with the film’s opening two songs “Bigger” and “Find Your Way Back,” where we meet the film’s central protagonist, Simba, and his ancestral spirit guide played by Beyonce.

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S7E14 - Season Finale: Because The Internet Mar 04, 2021

We conclude our season long analysis of Because The Internet with a sweeping recap of the album and script’s central narrative. We then outline and analyze the world’s main themes and symbols before hearing from Dissect listeners directly.

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BONUS - Talking Childish Gambino with S7 co-writer Camden Ostrander Mar 02, 2021

Cole and S7 co-writer Camden Ostrander have a conversation about Childish Gambino, Because The Internet, 3.15.20, Glover as an artist, and more. Then they answer a handful of questions submitted by Dissect listeners (yes, they address those mysterious alien videos).

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S7E13 - Life: The Biggest Troll by Childish Gambino Feb 25, 2021

Because The Internet concludes with a retrospective wherein Gambino and Glover look back at the world’s main narrative and provide insights with a newfound freedom and clarity. After expressing the inherent irony of life -- that we’re all dying from the day we are born -- Gambino’s plea at the end of the album expresses his ultimate call to action and leap of faith.

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S7E12 - Earth: The Oldest Computer by Childish Gambino Feb 23, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “Earth: The Oldest Computer.” Gambino and The Boy grapple with the meaning of life and our time on Earth at The Boy’s moment of death in the BTI screenplay.

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S7E11 - Urn / Pink Toes by Childish Gambino Feb 18, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “Urn” and “Pink Toes.” Gambino continues to grapple with the loss of his father and spreads his ashes in Stockholm. Then after returning home, he meets a girl and falls in love. But how long can this euphoric bliss last?

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S7E10 - Zealots of Stockholm by Childish Gambino Feb 16, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “Zealots of Stockholm.” After waking up from a drug overdose, Gambino is told that his father died. Lost and alone, he travels to Stockholm, Sweden to collect his remains, and attempts to connect with one of his online followers.

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S7E9 - Flight of the Navigator by Childish Gambino Feb 11, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “Death by Numbers” and “Flight of the Navigator.” After attempting to take his own life, Gambino’s drug overdose sends him to a dreamy, intermediate world where he flies over everything and sees the connection and unity among all life on earth.

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S7E8 - The Party / No Exit by Childish Gambino Feb 09, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “The Party” and “No Exit.” Here Gambino’s existential crisis comes to a head. After going berserk at a party at his house and kicking everyone out, he goes on a late-night drive to clear his head and gain clarity. Stuck in a loop and unable to break free, he attempts to take his own life at the end of Act 3.

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BTI’s Secret Track: 3005 (Beach Picnic Version) Feb 04, 2021

In one of the more creative pieces of the Because The Internet world, Donald Glover created a secret track that fans had to assemble by connecting various pieces of the world together, including passwords, computer coding, acapella tracks, and more. We unpack this process and examine the song itself. This episode is part of our larger dissection of “3005” that includes an analysis video, web guide, and standard episode.

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S7E7 - 3005 by Childish Gambino Feb 02, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “3005.” Commonly mistaken as a love song, “3005” is a desperate plea for connection amidst an overwhelming feeling of existential loneliness.

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S7E6 - Sweatpants by Childish Gambino Jan 28, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “Sweatpants.” After being rejected by a past girlfriend, Gambino’s defense mechanisms kick-in, triggering an ego-fueled barrage of boasts and brags. But by the song’s end, Gambino breaks down, revealing the chinks in his armor.

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S7E5 - Telegraph Ave. by Childish Gambino Jan 26, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “Telegraph Ave.” Gambino takes a long drive from LA to Oakland to visit a past girlfriend, only to be rejected immediately upon arrival.

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S7E4 - The Worst Guys / Shadows by Childish Gambino Jan 21, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “The Worst Guys” and “Shadows.” Since witnessing the murder outside a nightclub, Gambino begins questioning everything in his life, including his friends and his past girlfriends. He’s coming to realize his life so far has been one long meaningless party.

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S7E3 - Worldstar by Childish Gambino Jan 19, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “Worldstar” -- a song with more than a few hidden secrets and surprises. We reveal all of them.

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S7E2 - Crawl by Childish Gambino Jan 14, 2021

We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with the album’s opening song “Crawl.” Here we meet the album’s protagonist The Boy - a Black, rich internet troll who lives in a glass-walled mansion on top of a hill.

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S7E1 - Childish Gambino: Because The Internet Jan 12, 2021

Our season-long analysis of Because The Internet by Childish Gambino begins with a brief overview of Donald Glover’s rise to fame and his debut album Camp. Then we cover some of the main ancillary components of the transmedia world of Because The Internet before dissecting the connection between the end of Camp and the beginning of BTI.

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S6E13 - Finale: Lemonade by Beyoncé Jul 14, 2020

We conclude our season-long analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade. We begin with a sweeping summary of the album’s narrative, followed by a detailed investigation of its major themes and recurring symbols. Finally, we hear from YOU - Dissect listeners -- sharing their biggest takeaways from the album and season.

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S6E12 - Formation by Beyoncé Jul 07, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its final song and video “Formation.” The track is Beyoncé’s clarion call to the sisterhood of black women we’ve seen throughout Lemonade. She encourages them to “get in formation” -- to unite and take a stand against injustice and discrimination through unity, excellence, and harnessing Black Girl Magic.

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S6E11 - All Night by Beyoncé Jun 30, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its eleventh and final chapter “Redemption,” which features the song “All Night.” Beyoncé marks the conclusion of her personal journey and the redemption of her marriage. She has triumphed over the curse that plagued her and her family throughout the film, and she celebrates having turned lemons into lemonade.

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S6E10 - Freedom by Beyoncé Jun 23, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its tenth chapter “Hope,” which features the song “Freedom.” Beyoncé gathers her sisterhood at a former slave plantation to deliver an empowering message of hope and transcendence over oppressive forces.

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S6E9 - Forward by Beyoncé Jun 16, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its ninth chapter “Resurrection,” which features the song “Forward.” Having restored her relationship, Beyoncé turns her attention to social action and communal healing, beginning with a moving portrait of the Mothers of the Movement.

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S6E8 - Sandcastles by Beyoncé Jun 09, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its eighth chapter “Forgiveness,” which features the song “Sandcastles.” Beyoncé finally opens herself up completely, requires her husband to do the same, and forgives. As a result, Beyoncé breaks the curse of broken male-female relationships in her family.

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S6E7 - Love Drought by Beyoncé Jun 08, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its seventh chapter “Reformation,” which features the song “Love Drought.” Beyoncé extends an olive branch to her husband, expresses the potential of the love they share, and entertains the idea of reconciliation.

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S6E6 - Daddy Lessons by Beyoncé May 26, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its sixth chapter “Accountability,” which features the song “Daddy Lessons.” Beyoncé looks to her past to better understand the history of broken male-female relationships in her family. She realizes that the “gun” she inherited from her father must be disarmed if she wishes to reconcile with her partner.

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S6E5 - 6 Inch by Beyoncé (feat. The Weeknd) May 19, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its fifth chapter “Emptiness,” which features the song “6 Inch.” We find Beyoncé wielding her sexuality for profit in a powerful anthem for working girls. But is there something else beneath her external show of dominance?

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S6E4 - Sorry by Beyoncé May 12, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its fourth chapter “Apathy,” which features the song “Sorry.” The inside of the Madewood Plantation big house in Louisiana becomes the backdrop for Beyoncé’s apathetic dismissal of her partner.

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S6E3 - Don’t Hurt Yourself by Beyoncé (feat. Jack White) May 05, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its third chapter “Anger,” which features the song “Don’t Hurt Yourself.” Beyoncé flips stereotypical gender roles to command the respect of her partner and reclaim her agency. But how long can her anger sustain?

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Titi & Cole visit the Louisiana Plantations in Lemonade Apr 30, 2020

Hear S6 co-host Titi and Cole in conversation about their experience traveling together to the Louisiana sugar plantations seen throughout the visuals of Lemonade. We’ll also learn more about Titi, her educational background, and both Cole and Titi’s history with Beyoncé’s music.

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S6E2 - Hold Up by Beyoncé Apr 28, 2020

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting it’s second chapter “Denial,” which features the song “Hold Up.” After unsuccessfully attempting to change for her husband’s sake, Beyoncé channels the Yoruba water goddess Oshun to deliver a spiteful message.

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S6E1 - Beyoncé: LEMONADE Apr 23, 2020

Surprise! Season 6 is dedicated to Beyoncé’s masterwork Lemonade. Through in-depth, highly researched analysis, we follow Beyoncé on her transcendent journey from subjugation to freedom.

Today we unpack the visual album’s opening chapter “Intuition,” which features the song “Pray You Catch Me.” We’ll come to understand the curse that looms over Beyoncé and how she must take a leap of faith to overcome this curse for the sake of her family.

We also welcome our very first co-host Titi Shodiya. Listen to her podcast Dope Labs: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pCF6hcNsAHKlKAillCOuZ?si=d0UliQ9VTVOCcleDdEoTVQ.

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S5E20 - Season Finale: DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar Jan 28, 2020

We conclude our season on DAMN. by recapping the album’s narrative in standard track order before speculating on an alternative narrative when listening in reverse track order. Finally, we present a new theory about the album’s track listing (did someone say “chiasm”?).

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S5E19 - DUCKWORTH. by Kendrick Lamar Jan 21, 2020

DUCKWORTH. tells the remarkable true story of the chance encounter between Kendrick’s father Kenny Duckworth and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. Kendrick uses this story to illustrate the album’s central message: the (unpredictable) blessings that come from choosing weakness.

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S5E18 - GOD. by Kendrick Lamar Jan 14, 2020

After receiving guidance from Cousin Carl on FEAR., Kung Fu Kenny expresses the joyous feeling of being filled with the spirit of GOD.

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S5E17 - FEAR. (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar Jan 07, 2020

In part two of our analysis of FEAR., we come to understand how fear has been the primary motivating factor in Kung Fu Kenny’s life. Kenny consolidates the album’s major themes into one extremely dense final verse, which unlocks many of the album’s mysteries. Finally, we dissect Cousin Carl’s voicemail that explains the reasons behind Kenny’s tumultuous emotional journey over the course of DAMN.

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S5E16 - FEAR. (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar Dec 30, 2019

FEAR. is the pivotal track in the narrative of DAMN. We begin our two part analysis by dissecting the song’s virtuosic use of samples before digging into the appearance of Kendrick Lamar’s two real life cousins: Carl and Charles. Finally, we unpack the song’s first verse, which is rapped from the perspective of Kendrick’s mother.

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S5E15 - XXX. (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar Dec 24, 2019

In part two of our analysis of XXX., we discover the dramatic twist in the narrative of DAMN.

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S5E14 - XXX. (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar Dec 23, 2019

XXX. is a multipart suite that begins to reveal the deep-rooted themes of DAMN. We find Kung Fu Kenny seemingly under demonic influence as he portrays himself as a heartless, bloodthirsty killer. By the song’s second half, we discover the event that triggered such ruthlessness.

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S5E13 - LOVE. by Kendrick Lamar Dec 17, 2019

Coming off the heels of LUST., LOVE. presents the flipside of the coin as Kung Fu Kenny explores the youthful, romantic love he felt as a teenager. As we’ll discover, this isn’t the first time Kendrick has explored the love/lust dichotomy in his music: it was actually the basis for his major label debut good kid, m.A.A.d. city.

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S5E12 - LUST. by Kendrick Lamar Dec 10, 2019

When DAMN. released just months after Donald Trump was elected president, many were anticipating the moment Kendrick Lamar -- the greatest rapper of our generation -- addressed the election on the album. LUST. presents that moment, but not in a way many people were expecting…

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S5E11 - HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar Dec 03, 2019

We continue our season-long analysis of DAMN. with the album’s hit single HUMBLE. Coming off the heels of PRIDE. in which Kung Fu Kenny admitted his imperfections, we are puzzled to find Kenny egotistically lifting himself up by putting down others. But as we’ll hear, this mentality embodies the central biblical theme that powerful rulers and nations often become corrupted by pride.

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S5E10 - PRIDE. by Kendrick Lamar Nov 26, 2019

Kung Fu Kenny takes a big step forward by admitting his imperfections and humbling himself. As track 7 of 14, we hypothesize about PRIDE. being a micro-resolution to DAMN’s first half.

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S5E9 - LOYALTY. by Kendrick Lamar & Rihanna Nov 19, 2019

Kung Fu Kenny teams with Bad Girl RiRi for a meditation on the concept of LOYALTY. What begins as a self-serving demand for absolute devotion eventually unfolds into a recognition that one’s highest degree of loyalty should be shown to God.

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S5E8 - FEEL. by Kendrick Lamar Nov 12, 2019

Kung Fu Kenny’s pursuit of sex, money, and murder comes to a head in FEEL. In a violent storm of emotions, Kenny reveals the underlying isolation and suffering caused by his self-centered way of life.

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S5E7 - ELEMENT. by Kendrick Lamar Nov 05, 2019

ELEMENT. is a brutal meditation on Kung Fu Kenny’s intuition toward preemptive violence. But upon analysis we realize that beneath Kenny’s aggression is an underlying fear of his family going back to a life of poverty. In this way, the track exemplifies how self-preservational pride tilts toward death and destruction.

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S5E6 - YAH. by Kendrick Lamar Oct 29, 2019

YAH. formally introduces DAMN’s protagonist: Kung Fu Kenny, a prophet who rejects God’s call. Kenny chooses instead to follow his intuition toward sex, money, and murder -- the very traits named on the album’s previous track DNA.

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S5E5 - DNA. (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar Oct 24, 2019

In Part 2 of our DNA. analysis, we dissect the song’s dramatic second half. Triggered by the disparaging comments by FOX News, Kendrick goes ballistic in a now icon extended verse. While we may have originally thought DNA. was about Kendrick Lamar, the song ends with the diagnosis that sex, money, and murder are traits shared in each and every human being.

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S5E4 - DNA. (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar Oct 22, 2019

DNA. lays the philosophical groundwork for the album DAMN. In the song’s first half, Kendrick defines his genetic makeup as a mixture of biological (family), environmental (Compton), and cultural (hip-hop) inheritances.

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S5E3 - BLOOD. by Kendrick Lamar Oct 15, 2019

We begin our season-long analysis of DAMN. with the opening track BLOOD. We unpack the many layers of the wickedness/weakness dichotomy presented as well as the cryptic parable in which Kendrick is shot by a blind lady -- or shall we call her Lady Justice?

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S5E2 - TPAB as Preface to DAMN. Oct 10, 2019

We revisit To Pimp a Butterfly with a special focus on how its ending connects directly with the opening of DAMN.

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S5E1 - Kendrick Lamar: DAMN. Oct 08, 2019

Season 5 is dedicated entirely to Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer-Prize winning album DAMN. Today’s episode dives into Lamar’s upbringing in Compton and the developing spiritual beliefs encoded in his early discography. As we’ll come to find out, these beliefs become the basis of the underlying question DAMN. serves to answer: Is it wickedness or weakness?

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S4E14 - Epilogue: IGOR by Tyler the Creator Jul 23, 2019

Today’s special episode dissects Tyler, The Creator’s 2019 album IGOR. After a thorough dissection of the album’s narrative, we hypothesize about thematic and narrative connections between IGOR and Flower Boy.

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S4E13 - Season Finale: Flower Boy Jul 16, 2019

After a thorough recap of the album’s narrative, we draw some final conclusions about the themes of Flower Boy and dissect the album’s cover art and title. We then hear from you, the Dissect audience, sharing their biggest takeaways from the album.

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S4E12 - Glitter by Tyler, The Creator Jul 09, 2019

Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with the song “Glitter”. It’s that Tyler’s album long journey culminates with him expressing how he feels to the love interest he’s been chasing throughout Flower Boy. But as we’ll discover, this beautiful moment comes with a twist ending.

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S4E11 - November by Tyler, the Creator Jul 02, 2019

Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with the song “November.” In terms of the album’s narrative, “November” represents rock bottom, an emotional low point. But after a near death experience, Tyler is inspired to pull over his sports car and seize his moment.

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S4E10 - "911 / Mr Lonely" by Tyler, the Creator Jun 25, 2019

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Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with the song “911/Mr Lonely”. Despite its upbeat tempo and danceability, “911/Mr Lonely” is in Tyler’s own words “the saddest song I’ve ever written.” Find out why through our line-by-line analysis.

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S4E9 - “I Ain’t Got Time” by Tyler, the Creator Jun 18, 2019

Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with the song “I Ain’t Got Time.” The isolation expressed on the previous song “Boredom” is too much for Tyler to handle. He regresses and gets back into his sports car, using ego and testosterone to mask the loneliness he feels within.

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S4E8 - “Boredom” by Tyler, the Creator Jun 11, 2019

Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with the song “Boredom.” Still in the isolation of his garden shed, Tyler’s boredom reveals an underlying loneliness and aimlessness that triggers his unhealthy defense mechanisms.

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S4E7 - Garden Shed by Tyler, The Creator Jun 04, 2019

Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with the album’s centerpiece “Garden Shed.” In one of the greatest songs of our generation, Tyler acknowledges his attraction to men in the privacy of his garden shed.

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S4E6 - Pothole by Tyler, The Creator May 28, 2019

Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with the song “Pothole.” Tyler takes his mother’s advice to heart and examines the various “potholes” in his life that hinder his personal growth.

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Dissecting IGOR with Anthony Fantano May 24, 2019

In this special BONUS episode, Cole talks to Anthony Fantano (The Needle Drop) about Tyler, The Creator's IGOR and where the album fits into Tyler's legacy. Then co-host of Watching The Throne Chris Lambert joins Cole for a song by song dissection of IGOR's narrative and the meaning behind the album's title.

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S4E5 - “Who Dat Boy” by Tyler, the Creator May 21, 2019

Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with the song “Who Dat Boy.” Tyler combats his vulnerability through egotism, machismo, and materialism. While still searching for his dream partner revealed in “See You Again”, Tyler seems to be looking in all the wrong places.

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S4E4 - See You Again by Tyler, The Creator May 14, 2019

Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with "See You Again." Tyler describes an idealized partner he only sees in his dreams. But as we'll discover, this fantasy lover is a manifestation of the chronic loneliness Tyler feels in the waking world.

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S4E3 - Where This Flower Blooms by Tyler, The Creator May 07, 2019

Our season long analysis of Flower Boy continues with the song “Where This Flower Blooms.” Tyler contrasts his childhood roots in poverty with the initial feeling of “making it” as a successful musician. But the song ends with a cliffhanger -- what exactly is Tyler hiding?

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S4E2 - Foreword by Tyler, The Creator Apr 30, 2019

We begin our season long analysis of Flower Boy by Tyler the Creator with the album’s opening track “Foreword.” We find Tyler laying out the themes that will be explored throughout Flower Boy as he questions his success, his chronic loneliness, and the nature of life itself.

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S4E1 - Tyler the Creator: Flower Boy Apr 23, 2019

Our season long examination of Flower Boy by Tyler, the Creator begins with a biographical episode on Tyler’s upbringing in Los Angeles, the genesis of Odd Future, and Tyler’s discography leading up to the release of Flower Boy. Listen to Dissect on Spotify and enjoy episodes a week early + exclusive bonus content. For 60 free days of Spotify Premium, visit spotify.com/promo/dissect. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram.

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MS1E8 - Finale: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Dec 24, 2018

We conclude our eight episode deep dive into The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Want to know the subject of Season 4 of Dissect? Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for clues over the break.

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MS1E7 - "Everything is Everything" by Lauryn Hill Dec 18, 2018

Our serialized analysis of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill continues with "Nothing Even Matters" and "Everything is Everything." Having submitted herself to god, Ms. Hill displays the tranquility, acceptance, and maturity she's acquired through the life lessons she learned outside the classroom. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join our newsletter at dissectpodcast.com.

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MS1E6 - "Forgive Them Father" (& more) by Lauryn Hill Dec 11, 2018

We dissect a trio of songs in which Ms. Lauryn Hill presents a micro-narrative of heartbreak and forgiveness, a turning point in Miseducation's loose narrative. After establishing her pain on "When It Hurts So Bad", Ms. Hill turns her life over to god on "I Used to Love Him" and works toward forgiveness with the song "Forgive Them Father." Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join our newsletter at dissectpodcast.com.

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MS1E5 - "Superstar" & "Final Hour" by Lauryn Hill Dec 04, 2018

We continue our serialized analysis of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with two songs cut from the same thematic cloth. With both "Superstar" and "Final Hour," Ms. Hill calls out the superficial materialism and ego in hip-hop, frequently citing scripture as she warns her peers about their final day of judgement. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join our newsletter at dissectpodcast.com.

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MS1E4 - "Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill Nov 27, 2018

Ms. Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)" synthesizes hip-hop with 1950s doo wop music. We trace the parallel histories of these two musical genres before our line-by-line analysis of the cautionary message Ms. Hill presents in her chart topping single. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join our newsletter at dissectpodcast.com.

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MS1E3 - "To Zion" by Lauryn Hill Nov 20, 2018

Ms. Lauryn Hill's timeless ballad "To Zion" tells a powerful story about the birth of her first child. We dive deep into its lyrics and discover how its harmonic structure reflects the song's themes of uncertainty. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join our newsletter at dissectpodcast.com.

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MS1E2 - "Lost Ones" and "Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hill Nov 13, 2018

Ms. Lauryn Hill begins Miseducation with a dualistic examination of heartbreak. "Lost Ones" is a scathing, venomous assault while "Ex Factor" reveals the pain beneath Ms. Hill's harden exterior. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join our newsletter at dissectpodcast.com.

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MS1E1 - Lauryn Hill: An Education Nov 06, 2018

Today we begin our 8 episode mini-series on of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. We start with Ms. Hill's upbringing in New Jersey, her rise with The Fugees, and the events leading up to the creation of Miseducation. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter at dissectpodcast.com.

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BONUS - S3 Listener Audio Montage Sep 25, 2018

We hear from Dissect listeners sharing their biggest takeaways from Frank Ocean's "Blonde" and Season 3.

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S3E18 - Season Finale: Blonde by Frank Ocean Sep 25, 2018

We conclude our season-long analysis of Blonde by Frank Ocean. Stay in touch over the break by following @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join the newsletter at dissectpodcast.com.

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S3E17 - Godspeed + Futura Free by Frank Ocean Sep 18, 2018

We dissect Blonde's closing tracks "Godspeed" and "Futura Free." You're gonna wanna listen to the end on this one.

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S3E16 - Seigfried by Frank Ocean Sep 11, 2018

We dissect "Seigfried" by Frank Ocean, a song expressing Frank's feelings of alienation and isolation, leading to an existential crisis. Season 3 merchandise is now available at dissectpodcast.com. Want to be featured on the Season 3 finale episode? Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter or Instagram for details.

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S3E15 - White Ferrari by Frank Ocean Sep 04, 2018

We dissect "White Ferrari" by Frank Ocean, an emotionally potent car ride through Frank's memories of a failed relationship. Season 3 merchandise is now available at dissectpodcast.com/merch Want to be featured on the Season 3 finale episode? Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter or Instagram for details.

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S3E14 - Solo (Reprise), Pretty Sweet, Close to You by Frank Ocean Aug 28, 2018

We dissect the first four tracks from Blonde's second half: "Solo (Reprise)" feat. Andre 3000, "Pretty Sweet," "Facebook Story," and "Close to You." Listen to Dissect on Spotify and get episodes a week before all other platforms and exclusive bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram.

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S3E13 - Nights by Frank Ocean Aug 21, 2018

We dissect "Nights" by Frank Ocean, a two-part odyssey whose iconic beat switch divides more than just the song's two halves. Listen to Dissect for free on Spotify and get episodes a week early plus exclusive access to bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram.

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S3E12 - Skyline To + Self Control by Frank Ocean Aug 14, 2018

Today's special double episode dissects "Skyline To" and "Self Control" by Frank Ocean, two songs that reflect deeply on summer romance. Listen to Dissect on Spotify and get episodes a week early plus access to exclusive bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram.

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S3E11 - Solo by Frank Ocean Aug 07, 2018

We dissect "Solo" by Frank Ocean, a series of narrative vignettes expounding on loneliness, freedom, and the heaven and hell within us all. Listen to Dissect on Spotify and get episodes a week early and access to exclusive bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram.

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S3E10 - Pink + White by Frank Ocean Jul 31, 2018

We dissect "Pink + White" by Frank Ocean, a beautiful, mosaic-like remembrance of childhood. Listen to Dissect on Spotify and get episodes a week before all other platforms and exclusive bonus episodes. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram.

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S3E9 - Ivy by Frank Ocean Jul 24, 2018

We continue our examination of Blonde by Frank Ocean with the heartbreaking song "Ivy." Listen to Dissect free on Spotify and get episodes a week early plus exclusive bonus episodes.

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S3E8 - Nikes by Frank Ocean Jul 17, 2018

Our season long examination of Blonde by Frank Ocean begins with its iconic opening track "Nikes." Listen to Dissect free on Spotify and receive episodes a week early plus exclusive bonus episodes.

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S3E7 - Channel Orange Recap + 4 Years Gone Jul 03, 2018

We dissect the last three tracks from Frank Ocean's Channel Orange before drawing some overall conclusions about the album as a whole. Then we take a look at the events during the 4 years between Channel Orange and Frank's next albums Endless and Blonde. Listen to Dissect on Spotify for early access to episodes and exclusive bonus episodes.

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S3E6 – Bad Religion by Frank Ocean Jun 26, 2018

We dissect "Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean, a harrowing ballad expressing the torment of unrequited love.

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S3E5 – Pyramids (Part 2) by Frank Ocean Jun 19, 2018

We conclude our two part analysis of Frank Ocean’s contemporary masterwork "Pyramids."

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S3E4 – Pyramids (Part 1) by Frank Ocean Jun 12, 2018

We dissect Frank Ocean’s 10-minute masterwork “Pyramids” from Channel Orange. Part 1 of 2.

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S3E3 – Super Rich Kids by Frank Ocean Jun 05, 2018

Our serialized examination of Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE continues with “Super Rich Kids”, a tragic rumination on the effects of wealth disguised as a party anthem.

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S3E2 – Thinking About You by Frank Ocean May 29, 2018

Our serialized examination of the music of Frank Ocean continues with a look at the cultural impact of Frank’s open letter that revealed his sexuality days before the release of Channel Orange. Then we dissect Ocean’s biggest hit to date “Thinking About You.”

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S3E1 – Frank Ocean: A Man of Art and Mystery May 22, 2018

Season 3 of Dissect is dedicated entirely to the music of Frank Ocean. Today we begin with Ocean’s upbringing in New Orleans and his move to Los Angeles after Hurricane Katrina. We’ll then break down his landmark 2011 mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra.

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S2E16 – Season Finale: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Dec 11, 2017

Our season long examination of Kanye West‘s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy concludes with our final thoughts on the album. Then we'll hear directly from Dissect listeners who share their thoughts on the season.

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S2E15 – Lost in the World by Kanye West Nov 28, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Lost In The World."

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S2E14 – Blame Game by Kanye West Nov 14, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Blame Game."

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S2E13 – Hell of a Life by Kanye West Nov 07, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Hell Of A Life."

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S2E12 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 2) Oct 24, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Runaway."

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S2E11 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 1) Oct 17, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Runaway."

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S2E10 – Devil in a New Dress by Kanye West Oct 10, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Devil In A New Dress."

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S2E9 – So Appalled by Kanye West Oct 03, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "So Appalled."

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S2E8 – Monster by Kanye West Sep 26, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Monster."

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Kanye’s Cry for Help Sep 19, 2017

Cole talks about his experience at Kanye West's infamous Sacramento concert.

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S2E7 – All of the Lights by Kanye West Sep 12, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "All Of The Lights."

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S2E6 – Power by Kanye West Sep 05, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "POWER."

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S2E5 – Gorgeous by Kanye West Aug 29, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Gorgeous."

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S2E4 – Dark Fantasy by Kanye West Aug 22, 2017

We begin our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with the album’s opening track "Dark Fantasy."

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S2E3 – The Old Kanye Aug 15, 2017

We dissect Kanye West's first four albums and pivotal life events that lead to the creation of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

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S2E2 – Through the Wire by Kanye West Aug 08, 2017

We dissect Kanye West‘s Through the Wire to get a better understanding of his sample-based musical style.

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S2E1 – Kanye West: The Elephant in the Room Aug 01, 2017

We begin our season-long examination of Kanye West‘s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with a brief look into Kanye's childhood and his rise to stardom.

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S1E22 – S1 Finale: To Pimp a Butterfly Feb 07, 2017

Our season long examination of To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar concludes with our final thoughts on the album. Then we'll hear directly from Dissect listeners who share their thoughts on the season.

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S1E21 – Mortal Man (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar Jan 31, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Mortal Man."

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S1E20 – Mortal Man (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar Jan 24, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Mortal Man."

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S1E19 – i (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar Jan 17, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "i."

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S1E18 – i (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar Jan 13, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "i."

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S1E17 – You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said) by Kendrick Lamar Jan 03, 2017

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said)."

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S1E16 – The Blacker the Berry (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar Dec 20, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "The Blacker the Berry."

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S1E15 – The Blacker the Berry (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar Dec 13, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "The Blacker the Berry."

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S1E14 – Complexion (A Zulu Love) by Kendrick Lamar Dec 06, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Complexion (A Zulu Love)."

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S1E13 – How Much a Dollar Cost? by Kendrick Lamar Nov 22, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "How Much a Dollar Cost?"

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S1E12 – Hood Politics by Kendrick Lamar Nov 15, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Hood Politics."

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S1E11 – Momma by Kendrick Lamar Nov 08, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Momma."

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S1E10 – For Sale? by Kendrick Lamar Nov 01, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "For Sale?"

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S1E9 – Alright by Kendrick Lamar Oct 11, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Alright."

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S1E8 – u by Kendrick Lamar Oct 04, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "u."

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S1E7 – These Walls by Kendrick Lamar Sep 27, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "These Walls."

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S1E6 – Institutionalized by Kendrick Lamar Sep 20, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Institutionalized."

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S1E5 – King Kunta by Kendrick Lamar Sep 13, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "King Kunta"

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S1E4 – For Free? by Kendrick Lamar Sep 06, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "For Free?"

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S1E3 – Wesley’s Theory by Kendrick Lamar Aug 30, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Wesley’s Theory."

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S1E2 – good kid, m.A.A.d. city by Kendrick Lamar Aug 25, 2016

We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting its predecessor, 2012's good kid, m.A.A.d. city.

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S1E1 – Compton, K Dot, and Kendrick Lamar Aug 23, 2016

We begin our season-long examination of Kendrick Lamar‘s To Pimp a Butterfly with the history of Compton, California and Kendrick’s transformation from K Dot, a young mixtape rapper, to Kendrick Lamar, a true artist.

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