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.
Latest episodes
May 23, 2023 • 40min
MX1E8 - "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 @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.Host/Writer/EP: Cole CuchnaAudio Editing: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: BirocraticLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2023 • 1h 16min
MX1E7 - "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 @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.Host/Writer/EP: Cole CuchnaProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Editing: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: BirocraticLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 9, 2023 • 59min
MX1E6 - "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 @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.Host/Writer/EP: Cole CuchnaProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Editing: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: BirocraticLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 2, 2023 • 42min
MX1E5 - "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.Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.Host/Writer/EP: Cole CuchnaProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Editing: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: BirocraticLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 4min
MX1E4 - "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 dissecting next week, follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram.Host: Cole CuchnaWriter: Femi OlutadeAudio Editing: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: BirocraticLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2023 • 40min
MX1E3 - "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."Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.Host/Writer/EP: Cole CuchnaProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Editing: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: BirocraticLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2023 • 59min
MX1E2 - "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 and song we're dissecting next week, follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram.Host, writer: Cole CuchnaProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Editing: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: BirocraticLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 4, 2023 • 54min
MX1E1 - "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 dissecting next week, follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram.Host, writer: Cole CuchnaProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Editing: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: BirocraticLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 44min
Tyler, 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 across the world sharing their biggest takeaways from IGOR (1:12:35).Shop Season 10 merchandise here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Join Dissect Discord here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023 • 50min
S10E12 - 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 influences before hearing from Dissect listeners around the world sharing their biggest takeaways from the album and season.Shop Season 10 merchandise here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Join Dissect Discord here.Host, EP, Writer: Cole CuchnaWriter: Camden OstranderAudio Editor: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: BirocraticRecreations: Andrew AtwoodLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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