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Dissect
Analyzing the music and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode. Join host Cole Cuchna as he dives deep into albums by Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Radiohead, Beyonce, Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, and more. Let's Dissect.
Episodes
DissectS11E6 - All I Need by Radiohead
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…
DissectS11E5 - Weird Fishes / Arpeggi by Radiohead
Our season long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with its fourth track "Weird Fishes / Arpeggi" - an incredibly intricate musical arrangement…
DissectS11E4 - Nude by Radiohead
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. Listen to the…
DissectS11E3 - Bodysnatchers by Radiohead
Our season-long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with its second track, Bodysnatchers - an adrenaline-fueled romp that explores the phenonemon…
DissectS11E2 - 15 Step by Radiohead
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…
DissectS11E1 - Radiohead: In Rainbows
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…
DissectCrowning Frank Ocean's Best Song Ever | LAST SONG STANDING (E5)
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…
DissectBlonde | LAST SONG STANDING (E4)
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…
DissectEndless + Frank's Singles & Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E3)
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…
DissectNostalgia, Ultra | LAST SONG STANDING (E2)
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…
DissectChannel Orange | LAST SONG STANDING (E1)
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…
DissectMX1E9 - "Walking" by Denzel Curry
Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape series concludes with a line-by-line dissection of "Walkin" by Denzel Curry from Melt My Eyez, See Your Future. Follow…
DissectMX1E8 - "Figaro" by MF Doom
Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape series continues with a line-by-line dissection of "Figaro" by MF DOOM & Madlib from their 2004 album Madvillainy. Follow…
DissectMX1E7 - "Mural" by Lupe Fiasco (PART 2)
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. Follow…
DissectMX1E6 - "Mural" by Lupe Fiasco (PART 1)
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. Follow…
DissectMX1E5 - "Introvert" by Little Simz
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…
DissectMX1E4 - "The Story of OJ" by JAY-Z
Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape continues with a line-by-line analysis of JAY-Z's 2017 track "The Story of OJ" from 4:44. For clues on what artist and song we're…
DissectMX1E3 - "6 Foot 7 Foot" by Lil Wayne
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."…
DissectMX1E2 - "Nosetalgia" by Pusha T & Kendrick Lamar
Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape continues with a line-by-line analysis of Pusha T's 2013 track "Nosetalgia" featuring Kendrick Lamar. For clues on what artist…
DissectMX1E1 - "The Climb Back" by J Cole
Our "Lyrical Masters" mixtape kicks off with a line-by-line analysis of J Cole's 2020 track "The Climb Back." For clues on what artist and song we're…
DissectTyler, The Creator Song Draft (BONUS)
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…
DissectS10E12 - Season Finale: IGOR by Tyler, The Creator
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…
DissectS10E11 - ARE WE STILL FRIENDS? by Tyler, The Creator
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…
DissectS10E10 - I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE by Tyler, The Creator
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…
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S10E9 - GONE GONE / THANK YOU by Tyler, The Creator
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…
DissectS10E8 - WHAT'S GOOD by Tyler, The Creator
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…
DissectS10E7 - PUPPET by Tyler, The Creator
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…
DissectS10E6 - A BOY IS A GUN* by Tyler, The Creator
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…
DissectS10E5 - NEW MAGIC WAND by Tyler, The Creator
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…
DissectS10E4 - BOYFRIEND / RUNNING OUT OF TIME by Tyler, The Creator
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 -…
DissectS10E3 - I THINK by Tyler, The Creator
Our season-long analysis of Tyler, The Creator's IGOR continues with its third track I THINK. Shop Season 10 merchandise here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram…
DissectS10E2 - EARFQUAKE by Tyler, The Creator
Our season-long analysis of Tyler, The Creator's IGOR continues with his biggest song to date, EARFQUAKE. Shop Season 10 merchandise here. Follow us on TikTok…
DissectS10E1 - Tyler, The Creator: IGOR
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…
DissectCrowning Kendrick Lamar's Best Song Ever | LAST SONG STANDING (E7)
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…
DissectTo Pimp A Butterfly | LAST SONG STANDING (E6)
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…
DissectKendrick's Mixtapes, Loosies, & Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E5)
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…
DissectSection.80 | LAST SONG STANDING (E4)
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?…
DissectDAMN. | LAST SONG STANDING (E3)
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…
DissectMr. Morale & The Big Steppers | LAST SONG STANDING (E2)
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…
Dissectgood kid, m.A.A.d. city | LAST SONG STANDING (E1)
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…
DissectDissecting INSIDE (Part 9)
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…
DissectDissecting INSIDE (Part 8)
Our analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with the special's climactic song "All Eyes On Me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
DissectDissecting INSIDE (Part 7)
We continue our series long analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE with "That Funny Feeling." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
DissectDissecting INSIDE (Part 6)
Our serialized analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Don't Wanna Know," "Shit," "All Time Low," and "Welcome to the Internet." Learn more about your…
DissectDissecting INSIDE (Part 5)
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…
DissectDissecting INSIDE (Part 4)
Our song by song, scene by scene analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Unpaid Intern," "Bezos 1," and "Sexting." Follow @dissectpodcast on TikTok…
DissectDissecting INSIDE (Part 3)
Our song by song, scene by scene analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "How The World Works" and "White Woman's Instagram." Follow @dissectpodcast on…
DissectDissecting INSIDE (Part 2)
Our song by song, scene by scene analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with "Comedy" and "FaceTime With My Mom." Follow @dissectpodcast on TikTok…
DissectDissecting INSIDE by Bo Burnham (Part 1)
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…
DissectBONUS - Mac Miller Song Draft, Q&A, and More
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…
DissectS9E18 - Finale: Swimming In Circles
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…
DissectS9E17 - Once a Day by Mac Miller
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…
DissectS9E16 - Surf by Mac Miller
We continue our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with “Surf.” Follow Dissect on Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter. Purchase The Book of Mac by Donna-Claire…
DissectBaro Sura on Making 'Hand Me Downs' with Mac Miller (BONUS)
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…
DissectS9E15 - Hand Me Downs by Mac Miller
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. Follow…
DissectS9E14 - Woods by Mac Miller
We resume our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with “Woods,” a gorgeous song that finds Mac speaking intimately about love and love lost. Follow Dissect on…
DissectS9E13 - Good News by Mac Miller
We resume our analysis of Mac Miller’s Circles with its beautiful lead single “Good News.” Follow Dissect on Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter. This season…
DissectS9E12 - Circles by Mac Miller
We resume our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming In Circles with the opening track of his posthumous album Circles. Follow Dissect on Tiktok…
DissectS9E11 - So It Goes by Mac Miller
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…
DissectS9E10 - 2009 by Mac Miller
We continue our season-long analysis of Mac Miller’s Swimming with the album’s crown jewel: 2009. Shop Season 9 merchandise here. Follow Dissect on Tiktok…