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Dissect

Cole Cuchna · Music · EN-US

This podcast offers in-depth analyses of one album per season, with each episode focusing on a single song. Host Cole Cuchna explores the music and meaning behind influential albums from artists like Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and Beyoncé, appealing to dedicated music fans.

320
Episodes
11
Guests

Notable Guests

LS
Last Song Standing 27x
FO
Frank Ocean 1x
JW
Jack White 1x
Kanye West
Kanye West 1x
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Punk's 'Discovery 1x
P'
Punk's 'Homework 1x
RA
Radiohead's 'Kid A 1x
SF
Season Finale 1x
TK
The Old Kanye 1x
AF
Anthony Fantano 1x
TW
The Weeknd 1x

Recent Episodes

Mar 31, 2026 · 32m
Deconstructing Daft Punk's "Around The World" reveals its intricate layers and genius.
32m
Mar 24, 2026 · 37m
Daft Punk's 'Homework' analyzed, tracing roots to disco and Chicago/Detroit clubs.
Punk's 'Homework
37m
Mar 17, 2026 · 36m
Explores Daft Punk's origins in Paris, from Darlin' to electronic music.
36m
Mar 10, 2026 · 2m
Season 14 artist revealed, premiering March 17th.
2m
Mar 3, 2026 · 1h 40m
IDK breaks down his mixtape 'Even The Devil Smiles' track-by-track.
1h 40m
Feb 24, 2026 · 1h 27m
Discusses the high stakes and reception of J. Cole and Baby Keem's double-disc finale.
1h 27m
Dec 16, 2025 · 1h 10m
J.I.D. and Cole Cuchna dissect each track from the Grammy-nominated album 'God Does Like Ugly,' exploring production choices, lyrics, and thematic elements throughout the project
1h 10m
Dec 9, 2025 · 1h 48m
Cole Cuchna, Camden Ostrander, and Margeaux Labat share their favorite musical moments, underground albums, and standout tracks from 2025
1h 48m
Dec 2, 2025 · 1h 19m
Cole, Charles, and Justin compete in a year-end draft celebrating 25 years of 21st-century music across five categories: Best Song, Worst Song, One-Hit Wonder, Moment Maker, and Personal Favorite
1h 19m
Nov 25, 2025 · 26m
Dissect breaks down 10 standout bars from Clipse's 'Let God Sort 'Em Out,' named Dissect's Best Rap Album of 2025, analyzing wordplay and cultural references
26m
Nov 18, 2025 · 32m
Cole Cuchna traces the evolution of 'number bars' in hip-hop from Rakim's 1986 breakthrough through contemporary artists like Kendrick Lamar and JID
32m
Nov 11, 2025 · 37m
Cole shares initial impressions and analysis of Rosalia's new album 'LUX,' declaring it a masterpiece in an emergency episode format
37m
Nov 4, 2025 · 2h 14m
Chance the Rapper and Cole Cuchna conduct track-by-track breakdown of 'Star Line,' exploring the album's title, artwork, and historical references including the Black Star Line and Wattstax
2h 14m
Sep 16, 2025 · 1h 35m
Cole and Charles crown the Best Album of the 21st Century through competitive bracket-style tournament including Frank Ocean's 'Blonde,' Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' Daft Punk's 'Discove...
Last Song Standing
1h 35m
Sep 9, 2025 · 2h 10m
Cole and Charles pit two historic Kendrick Lamar albums against each other: 'good kid, m.A.A.d. city' versus 'To Pimp A Butterfly' in debate over which deserves higher ranking
Last Song Standing
2h 10m
Sep 4, 2025 · 1h 6m
Cole Cuchna, Jeremy Hecht, and King Green discuss a slate of August album releases from JID, Chance the Rapper, Earl Sweatshirt, and Joey Bada$$ reflecting hip-hop's maturing middle class
1h 6m
Sep 2, 2025 · 2h 1m
Cole and Charles debate whether Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' or SZA's 'Ctrl' represents the superior R&B landmark of the 21st century
Last Song Standing
2h 1m
Aug 26, 2025 · 2h 26m
Cole and Charles compare MF DOOM and Madlib's 'Madvillainy' against Clipse's 'Hell Hath No Fury' as indie-hop landmarks in 21st-century music
Last Song Standing
2h 26m
Aug 19, 2025 · 2h 15m
Cole and Charles pit Daft Punk's 'Discovery' against Radiohead's 'Kid A' in competition between two of the most influential 21st-century albums across genres
Punk's 'Discovery Radiohead's 'Kid A
2h 15m
Aug 12, 2025 · 2h 1m
Cole and Charles debate whether Eminem's 'The Marshall Mathers LP' or Tyler, The Creator's 'IGOR' deserves placement as a 21st-century classic
Last Song Standing
2h 1m

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