
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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Oct 18, 2022 • 58min
S10E1 - Tyler, The Creator: IGOR
Tyler, The Creator discusses the musical surprises in his album IGOR, showcasing his skills as composer and arranger. The instrumental track 'IGOR'S THEME' foreshadows the album's narrative through minimal lyrics. The podcast explores the themes of acceptance, shared experiences, and intricate musical layers in IGOR.

Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 42min
Crowning Kendrick Lamar's Best Song Ever | LAST SONG STANDING (E7)
Season finale! The moment is here. The LSS Boyz have been debating Kendrick Lamar's discography for six contentious episodes. Now it's time Cole and Charles are forced to crown the last song standing: the greatest Kendrick Lamar song of all time.First, Cole and Charles will be forced to whittle down their list of songs from 8 to 3. These 3 songs advance to the royal rumble, where they will attempt to knock songs off each other's list until there is just one remaining.LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog.Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles HolmesProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Production: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: Devon RenaldoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 42min
To Pimp A Butterfly | LAST SONG STANDING (E6)
These takes ain't freeeeee! In the penultimate episode of Last Song Standing Season 1, the LSS Boyz finally take on what some consider to be Kendrick Lamar's magnum opus, To Pimp A Butterfly. While this is Cole's favorite album of all time, Charles is...not as impressed.Cast your vote in the poll below and follow the LSS playlist, updated weekly. You can also cast your vote for the listener's song pick to make it into the royal rumble season finale. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter or Instagram for instructions.LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog.Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles HolmesProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Production: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: Devon RenaldoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 39min
Kendrick's Mixtapes, Loosies, & Features | LAST SONG STANDING (E5)
Get the LSS Boyz on the phone! Our journey to crown Kendrick Lamar's best song ever continues with every track NOT on one of Kendrick's main releases. We're talking untitled, unmastered, Overly Dedicated, The Heart series, the K Dot mixtapes, The Black Panther soundtrack, and more.Cast your vote in the poll below and follow the LSS playlist, updated weekly.LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog. New episodes publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles HolmesProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Production: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: Devon RenaldoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 22min
Section.80 | LAST SONG STANDING (E4)
Cole and Charles gather around the campfire to debate Kendrick Lamar's Section.80 and pick its best song. Will Charles continue his streak of normie picks? Will Cole once again choose a deep cut?Cast your vote in the poll below and follow the LSS playlist, updated weekly.LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog. New episodes publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles HolmesProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Production: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: Devon RenaldoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 35min
DAMN. | LAST SONG STANDING (E3)
The LSS Boyz take on their biggest challenge to date as they are forced to crown the best song on Kendrick Lamar's DAMN.Cast your vote in the poll below and be sure to follow the LSS Spotify playlist, updated weekly.LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog. New episodes publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles HolmesProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Production: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: Devon RenaldoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 21min
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers | LAST SONG STANDING (E2)
The LSS Boyz aren't your saviors, but they are here to debate Kendrick Lamar's latest project in order to determine its best song, the last song standing.Follow the official LSS Spotify playlist, updated weekly.LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog.New episodes of Last Song Standing publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles HolmesProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Production: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: Devon RenaldoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 21min
good kid, m.A.A.d. city | LAST SONG STANDING (E1)
In the premiere of LAST SONG STANDING, Cole and Charles debate Kendrick Lamar's good kid, mAAd city in order to determine the single best song on the album.LAST SONG STANDING is a new show from Dissect and The Ringer. Each season focuses on one artist in attempt to determine their greatest song of all time by debating through their ENTIRE catalog.New episodes of Last Song Standing publish Thursdays on the Dissect feed.Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles HolmesProducer: Justin SaylesAudio Production: Kevin PoolerTheme Music: Devon RenaldoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2022 • 57min
Dissecting INSIDE (Part 9)
We conclude our analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE with its final song "Goodbye." We'll also discuss the rich symbolism of its final scenes as well as draw some final conclusion about the film.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2022 • 56min
Dissecting INSIDE (Part 8)
Our analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE continues with the special's climactic song "All Eyes On Me."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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