
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.
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Jan 21, 2021 • 55min
S7E4 - The Worst Guys / Shadows by Childish Gambino
<p>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.</p><p>Dive deeper into the world of BTI with our <a href=”https://dissectpodcast.com/bti-visual-guides”>visual guides</a>, where you can also read the <a href=”https://dissectpodcast.com/because-the-internet-screenplay”>BTI screenplay</a> in full. Follow us on <a href=”http://twitter.com/dissectpodcast”>Twitter</a> and <a href=”http://instagram.com/dissectpodcast”>Instagram</a>.</p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 2021 • 49min
S7E3 - Worldstar by Childish Gambino
<p>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.</p><p>Dive deeper into the world of BTI with our <a href=”https://dissectpodcast.com/bti-visual-guides”>visual guides</a>, where you can also read the <a href=”https://dissectpodcast.com/because-the-internet-screenplay”>BTI screenplay</a> in full. Follow us on <a href=”http://twitter.com/dissectpodcast”>Twitter</a> and <a href=”http://instagram.com/dissectpodcast”>Instagram</a>.</p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 2021 • 43min
S7E2 - Crawl by Childish Gambino
<p>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.</p><p>Dive deeper into the world of BTI with our <a href=”https://dissectpodcast.com/bti-visual-guides”>visual guides</a>, where you can also read the <a href=”https://dissectpodcast.com/because-the-internet-screenplay”>BTI screenplay</a> in full. Follow us on <a href=”http://twitter.com/dissectpodcast”>Twitter</a> and <a href=”http://instagram.com/dissectpodcast”>Instagram</a>.</p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2021 • 44min
S7E1 - Childish Gambino: Because The Internet
<p>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.</p><p>Dive deeper into the world of BTI with our <a href="http://dissectpodcast.com/bti-visual-guides">visual guides</a>, where you can also read the <a href="http://dissectpodcast.com/because-the-internet-screenplay">BTI screenplay</a> in full. Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/dissectpodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/dissectpodcast">Instagram</a>.</p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2020 • 1h 18min
S6E13 - Finale: Lemonade by Beyoncé
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.Stay in touch over the break by following us on social media @dissectpodcast. Limited S6 merch can be purchased at shop.dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2020 • 52min
S6E12 - Formation by Beyoncé
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.A visual guide for this episode can be found at dissectpodcast.com. Follow us on social media @dissectpodcast. S6 merch can be purchased at shop.dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2020 • 47min
S6E11 - All Night by Beyoncé
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.A visual guide for this episode can be found at dissectpodcast.com. Follow us on social media @dissectpodcast. S6 merch can be purchased at shop.dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2020 • 55min
S6E10 - Freedom by Beyoncé
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.A visual guide for this episode can be found at dissectpodcast.com. Follow us on social media @dissectpodcast. S6 merch can be purchased at shop.dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2020 • 39min
S6E9 - Forward by Beyoncé
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.Support the ongoing fight of systemic racism and equality for all by visiting these links: trayvonmartinfoundation.org, colorofchange.org, joincampaignzero.org, and 8cantwait.org.A visual guide for this episode can be found at dissectpodcast.com. Follow us on social media @dissectpodcast. S6 merch can be purchased at shop.dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2020 • 35min
S6E8 - Sandcastles by Beyoncé
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.A visual guide for this episode can be found at dissectpodcast.com. Follow us on social media @dissectpodcast. S6 merch can be purchased at shop.dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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