Popcast

By The New York Times

The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news.

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The podcast currently has 556 episodes available.

Popcast episodes:

October 10, 2025 Why Is Taylor Swift So Polarizing Now? A ‘Showgirl’ Roundtable + Listener Mailbag!
Our team of Swift experts debate her blockbuster new album and take questions about its themes and controversies. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and
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1h 32min
October 04, 2025 Breaking Down Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
For a rapid-response episode, Jon and Joe journey track-by-track through the pop star’s new album, assessing the highs, lows and hot gossip. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and
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1h 4min
October 01, 2025 Hayley Williams Interview! On the State of Paramore, Going Solo & Touring With Taylor Swift
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. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and
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1h 30min
September 12, 2025 Ed Sheeran Interview! On Overcoming Grief, Fighting for His Songwriting & A Career Full of Hits
The superstar singer-songwriter discusses overcoming personal and professional turmoil ahead of his new album, “Play.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and
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1h 18min
August 27, 2025 What Was the Song of This Summer? Amelia Dimoldenberg, Zohran Mamdani, Questlove & More Share Their Picks
Is there a universally agreed-upon song of the summer? These days, not really! So we asked some notable cultural figures for their personal favorites. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and
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50min
August 22, 2025 Earl Sweatshirt Interview! On ‘Live Laugh Love,’ Growing Up in Odd Future & Becoming a Dad
The cult rapper, who broke out at 16, discusses his new album, his relationship with Tyler, the Creator and how he cut his own path around fame and into fatherhood. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or
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1h 9min
August 18, 2025 Anticipating Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
The singer’s twelfth album is being teased as a pivot back to pop bangers. We break down why (and why she announced it the way she did). Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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36min
August 15, 2025 BigXthaPlug Interview! From Solitary Confinement to Nashville’s Favorite Rapper
The Dallas M.C. 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. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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1h 16min
August 08, 2025 MGK Interview! On Bob Dylan, Megan Fox, Rehab & His New Pop Album
The polarizing rapper-turned-singer discusses making rock legends into fans, blowing up his life, the harrowing abuse that shaped him and his latest musical pivot, "Lost Americana." Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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1h 12min
July 30, 2025 Ethel Cain Interview! On Knowing When to Apologize & When to Stand Firm
The singer discusses returning to the spotlight following a successful debut, an ambient detour and some recent controversy. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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1h 19min

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