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Jun 8, 2020 • 41min

S6E7 - Love Drought by Beyoncé

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its seventh chapter “Reformation,” which features the song “Love Drought.” Beyoncé extends an olive branch to her husband, expresses the potential of the love they share, and entertains the idea of reconciliation.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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May 26, 2020 • 47min

S6E6 - Daddy Lessons by Beyoncé

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its sixth chapter “Accountability,” which features the song “Daddy Lessons.” Beyoncé looks to her past to better understand the history of broken male-female relationships in her family. She realizes that the “gun” she inherited from her father must be disarmed if she wishes to reconcile with her partner.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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May 19, 2020 • 40min

S6E5 - 6 Inch by Beyoncé (feat. The Weeknd)

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its fifth chapter “Emptiness,” which features the song “6 Inch.” We find Beyoncé wielding her sexuality for profit in a powerful anthem for working girls. But is there something else beneath her external show of dominance?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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May 12, 2020 • 43min

S6E4 - Sorry by Beyoncé

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its fourth chapter “Apathy,” which features the song “Sorry.” The inside of the Madewood Plantation big house in Louisiana becomes the backdrop for Beyoncé’s apathetic dismissal of her partner.A visual guide for this episode can be found at dissectpodcast.com. Follow us on social media @dissectpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 5, 2020 • 48min

S6E3 - Don’t Hurt Yourself by Beyoncé (feat. Jack White)

We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its third chapter “Anger,” which features the song “Don’t Hurt Yourself.” Beyoncé flips stereotypical gender roles to command the respect of her partner and reclaim her agency. But how long can her anger sustain?A visual guide for this episode can be found at dissectpodcast.com. Follow us on social media @dissectpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 30, 2020 • 54min

Titi & Cole visit the Louisiana Plantations in Lemonade

Hear S6 co-host Titi and Cole in conversation about their experience traveling together to the Louisiana sugar plantations seen throughout the visuals of Lemonade. We’ll also learn more about Titi, her educational background, and both Cole and Titi’s history with Beyoncé’s music.Listen to Titi’s podcast Dope Labs: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pCF6hcNsAHKlKAillCOuZ?si=DZ-hYwjPQ0OS5oW39bjODQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 28, 2020 • 42min

S6E2 - Hold Up by Beyoncé

This podcast analyzes the second chapter of Beyoncé's Lemonade album, focusing on the song 'Hold Up.' It explores Beyoncé's transformation and her connection to the Nigerian-Yoruba faith, as well as the creation of the song itself. The episode delves into themes of infidelity, empowerment, and identity, providing a deep analysis of the symbolism and musical elements throughout.
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Apr 23, 2020 • 47min

S6E1 - Beyoncé: LEMONADE

In this podcast episode, Titi Shodiya joins as co-host to analyze Beyoncé's visually stunning album Lemonade. They discuss the opening chapter 'Intuition,' exploring themes of intuition, infidelity, and healing. The podcast also examines the significance of Beyoncé falling into water and the presence of two Beyonces in the music video.
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Jan 28, 2020 • 1h 12min

S5E20 - Season Finale: DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar

We conclude our season on DAMN. by recapping the album’s narrative in standard track order before speculating on an alternative narrative when listening in reverse track order. Finally, we present a new theory about the album’s track listing (did someone say “chiasm”?).Stay connected over the break by following @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Purchase Dissect merch at https://shop.dissectpodcast.com/. Listen to original Dissect themes on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k8BsZM.Megaphone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 21, 2020 • 55min

S5E19 - DUCKWORTH. by Kendrick Lamar

DUCKWORTH. tells the remarkable true story of the chance encounter between Kendrick’s father Kenny Duckworth and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. Kendrick uses this story to illustrate the album’s central message: the (unpredictable) blessings that come from choosing weakness.Say hi @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Purchase Dissect merch at https://shop.dissectpodcast.com/. Listen to original Dissect themes on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k8BsZM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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