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

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  • S18 · E2
    Today · 47 min

    André 3000's Best Features Dissected Line By Line

    Without a solo rap album, the second half of André 3000’s career has been largely defined by his remarkable catalog of guest features. Today, we trace that catalog from 2007 to the present, dissecting some of his most brilliant verses along the way. ⁠Listen to a playlist of Andre features heard in this episode⁠. Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Video Editor: Kevin Pooler Additional Production: Justin Sayles Theme: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S18 · E1
    October 20 · 38 min

    J. Cole's Best Features Dissected Line-By-Line

    Our three-part series dedicated to hip-hop features begins with J. Cole. We trace the history of Cole’s feature catalog, explore his two legendary feature runs, and dissect his best bars along the way. Plus a line-by-line breakdown of his legendary “Johnny P’s Caddy" verse. ⁠PLAYLIST⁠ of J. Cole features in this episode. Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E10
    September 1 · 1 hr 48 min

    Rapsody Dissects 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops'

    Rapsody breaks down her fantastic new album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops.' Learn about how her trip to Africa inspired its themes and sound, the reverence she has for hip hop, and why she views herself as a guardian of the culture she loves so dearly. Listen to ⁠'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops'⁠ on Spotify. Host: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Jon Jones Producer: Justin Sayles Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E9
    August 25 · 1 hr 23 min

    10 Year Anniversary Mailbag

    Dissect is 10! To celebrate, Cole dissects "Dissect" - sharing how and why he started the show ten years ago. Then he answers a ton of questions submitted by Dissect listeners. Purchase limited Anniversary Merch at ⁠dissectmerch.com⁠. Host: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Producer: Justin Sayles Theme: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E8
    August 18 · 1 hr 32 min

    Crowning Tyler The Creator's Best Song Ever | Last Song Standing (E8)

    It all leads up to this. After revisiting Tyler The Creator's entire discography over 7 episodes, Cole and Charles debate their song selections until they crown the last song standing: the single greatest Tyler song, ever. Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Jon Jones Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E7
    August 11 · 1 hr 23 min

    'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' + B-Sides! | Last Song Standing (E7)

    Our journey to crown Tyler The Creator's best song ever continues by revisiting 2025's 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' as well as diving into Tyler's extensive b-sides catalog. Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Jon Jones Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E6
    August 4 · 1 hr 51 min

    'CHROMAKOPIA' | LAST SONG STANDING (E6)

    The journey to crown Tyler The Creator's best song ever continues with his most personal album to date CHROMAKOPIA. Charles and Cole talk through the albums themes, quiz each other with trivia, and nominate the songs they believe should be in contention for Tyler's best. Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Sarah Reddy Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E5
    July 28 · 1 hr 45 min

    'Call Me If You Get Lost' | LAST SONG STANDING (E5)

    The journey to crown Tyler The Creator's best song ever continues with a deep dive into 2021's Call Me If You Get Lost. Cole, Charles, and Justin revisit the DJ Drama 'Gangsta Grillz' mixtape era before nominating their favorite tracks off the project. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Editor: Iulia Ciobanu Engineer: Jamie Yukich Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E4
    July 21 · 1 hr 49 min

    'IGOR' by Tyler The Creator | LAST SONG STANDING (E4)

    The LSS Boyz journey to crown Tyler The Creator's best song ever continues with 2019's IGOR. Cole & Charles revisit its release, quiz each other with album trivia, and nominate its best songs. What's your favorite song on IGOR? Sound off in the comments below. 👇 Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Editor: Iulia Ciobanu Engineer: Sarah Reddy Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E3
    July 16 · 1 hr 29 min

    Isaiah Rashad Dissects 'IT'S BEEN AWFUL'

    Isaiah Rashad joins Dissect to break down his new album 'IT'S BEEN AWFUL' in intimate detail. Host: Cole Cuchna Guest: Isaiah Rashad Engineer: Sarah Reddy Editor: Iulia Ciobanu Producer: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E3
    July 14 · 2 hr 7 min

    'FLOWER BOY' by Tyler The Creator | Last Song Standing (E3)

    Cole and Charles continue their journey to crown Tyler The Creator's best song ever by revisiting 2017's Flower Boy - a pivotal album that changed the trajectory of Tyler's career. Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Sarah Reddy Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E2
    July 7 · 1 hr 44 min

    'WOLF' & 'CHERRY BOMB' | Last Song Standing (E2)

    Cole & Charles continue their journey to crown Tyler The Creator's best song ever by revisiting his album's WOLF and CHERRY BOMB. Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Sarah Reddy Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S17 · E1
    June 30 · 1 hr 58 min

    'BASTARD' & 'GOBLIN' by Tyler The Creator | Last Song Standing (E1)

    Cole & Charles begin their journey to crown Tyler The Creator's best song ever by revisiting his first two projects Bastard and Goblin. They talk through Tyler's origin story before nominating which songs off these projects should be in contention for his best ever. Comment your favorite songs off Bastard and Goblin below! Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Sarah Reddy Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S16 · E12
    June 23 · 1 hr 21 min

    Crowning Daft Punk's Best Song Ever

    Part 2 of Cole and Charles journey to crown Daft Punk's best song of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S16 · E12
    June 16 · 1 hr 2 min

    E12 - 'Random Access Memories' by Daft Punk [PART 3]

    SEASON FINALE! Our dissection of Daft Punk's entire career concludes with the second half of Random Access Memories before looking holistically at the narrative their four studio albums creates. Connecting Changes Everything.⁠⁠ https://www.att.com/connecttochange/⁠⁠ Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editors: Kevin Pooler & Iulia Ciobanu Theme Music: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S16 · E11
    June 9 · 46 min

    E11 - 'Random Access Memories' by Daft Punk [PART 2]

    Our dissection of Random Access Memories continues with a journey through “Within,” “Instant Crush,” “Lose Yourself to Dance,” and the album’s emotional centerpiece, “Touch.” Connecting Changes Everything.⁠ https://www.att.com/connecttochange/⁠ Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠. Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editors: Kevin Pooler & Iulia Ciobanu Theme Music: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S16 · E10
    June 2 · 51 min

    E10 - 'Random Access Memories' by Daft Punk [PART 1]

    Our season-long exploration of Daft Punk continues with their final album Random Access Memories. Turning away from the electronic mainstream they helped create, Daft Punk entered real studios with real musicians to rediscover the human “magic” inside recorded music. In this episode, we dissect “Give Life Back to Music,” “The Game of Love,” and “Giorgio by Moroder,” revealing how Daft Punk reframed music itself as life: a vessel for memory, history, innovation, and shared humanity. Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠. Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editors: Kevin Pooler & Iulia Ciobanu Theme Music: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Connecting Changes Everything.⁠⁠⁠ https://www.att.com/connecttochange/⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S16 · E9
    May 26 · 58 min

    E9 - 'Human After All' & 'Alive 2007' by Daft Punk

    Our season-long dissection of Daft Punk continues with a turning point in their catalog, as we unpack the stark minimalism and dystopian vision of 2005's Human After All. We explore how the album’s cold, mechanical sound and Orwellian themes reframe the duo’s robot personas. Then, we trace how those ideas are expanded on stage in the groundbreaking Alive 2007 tour, where Daft Punk fuse their entire discography into a single, story-driven performance. Connecting Changes Everything.⁠⁠ https://www.att.com/connecttochange/⁠⁠ Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠. Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editors: Kevin Pooler & Iulia Ciobanu Theme Music: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S16 · E8
    May 19 · 57 min

    Drake Drops ICEMAN...and Habibti...and Maid of Honour. Why?

    Cole is joined by The Ringer’s Charles Holmes and Justin Sayles to discuss Drake’s three-album release stunt. They speculate on the strategy behind the 43-song drop before diving into ICEMAN’s music and lyrics. Finally, they discuss Habibti and Maid of Honour, ending the conversation by wondering where Drake will go next. Host: Cole Cuchna Guests: Charles Holmes, Justin Sayles Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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