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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.
Recent Episodes
NOV 3, 2026
Kendrick Lamar's Best Features Dissected Line-By-Line
Our focus on hip hop features concludes with Kendrick Lamar. We track his entire feature catalog, from the K Dot days to his internet-breaking verse on "Like That," breaking down the best bars along the way. Full breakdown of "NOSETALGIA" PLAYLIST of all songs in this episode Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Theme: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
68 MIN
OCT 27, 2026
André 3000's Best Features Dissected Line By Line
Without a solo rap album, the second half of André 3000’s career has been largely defined by his remarkable catalog of guest features. Today, we trace that catalog from 2007 to the present, dissecting some of his most brilliant verses along the way. Listen to a playlist of Andre features heard in this episode. Rhyme scheme graphic & stats by Thomas "Skhills" Hills for DJBooth Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Video Editor: Kevin Pooler Additional Production: Justin Sayles Theme: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 MIN
OCT 20, 2026
J. Cole's Best Features Dissected Line-By-Line
Our three-part series dedicated to hip-hop features begins with J. Cole. We trace the history of Cole’s feature catalog, explore his two legendary feature runs, and dissect his best bars along the way. Plus a line-by-line breakdown of his legendary “Johnny P’s Caddy" verse. PLAYLIST of J. Cole features in this episode. Rhyme scheme graphic & stats by Thomas "Skhills" Hills for DJBooth Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 MIN
SEP 1, 2026
Rapsody Dissects 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops'
Rapsody breaks down her fantastic new album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops.' Learn about how her trip to Africa inspired its themes and sound, the reverence she has for hip hop, and why she views herself as a guardian of the culture she loves so dearly. Listen to 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops' on Spotify. Host: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Jon Jones Producer: Justin Sayles Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
108 MIN
AUG 25, 2026
10 Year Anniversary Mailbag
Dissect is 10! To celebrate, Cole dissects "Dissect" - sharing how and why he started the show ten years ago. Then he answers a ton of questions submitted by Dissect listeners. Purchase limited Anniversary Merch at dissectmerch.com. Host: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Producer: Justin Sayles Theme: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
83 MIN
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