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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.
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MAR 24, 2026
E2 - Daft Punk’s 'Homework' & the Origins of House and Techno
Our season-long analysis of Daft Punk continues with their debut album Homework. First, we explore the history of house and techno from its roots in disco music and underground Chicago and Detroit clubs. We then trace how Daft Punk studied the early pioneers of these genres and applied those lessons to their debut, breaking down the samples and production of songs like "Revolution 909" and "High Fidelity." Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editors: Kevin Pooler & Iulia Ciobanu Theme Music: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37 MIN
MAR 17, 2026
E1 - Daft Punk: Robots With A Human Touch
Our season-long dissection of Daft Punk begins now! In episode one, we trace Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo’s origins in Paris - from their rock band Darlin’ to their discovery of electronic music and first single “The New Wave.” Then we break down their breakthrough track “Da Funk,” revealing what it shares with Beethoven’s most famous symphony and how to build its iconic synth sound from scratch. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. Host: Cole Cuchna Video Editor: Kevin Pooler Additional Editing: Iulia Ciobanu Additional Production: Justin Sayles Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 MIN
MAR 10, 2026
Revealing Season 14's Artist! Begins March 17.
Dissect Season 14 begins Tuesday, March 17 on Spotify, Netflix, or wherever you're listening. Today, Cole reveals the artist being dissected and details the many reasons why this season is unique.Listen to Cole’s Daft Punk 101 playlist.Host: Cole CuchnaProducer: Justin SaylesEditor: Iulia CiobanuTheme: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 MIN
MAR 3, 2026
IDK Dissects 'Even The Devil Smiles' (My Favorite Album of 2026 So Far)
IDK joins Cole for a track-by-track breakdown of his mixtape 'Even The Devil Smiles.' He discusses how his time in prison inspired the project, how he secured posthumous features from DMX and MF DOOM, and why respecting hip-hop as an art form is so important. Listen to Even The Devil Smiles on Spotify. Host: Cole Cuchna Guest: IDK Editors: Iulia Ciobanu & Kevin Pooler Engineer: Sarah Reddy Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
100 MIN
FEB 24, 2026
Baby Keem Rises, J. Cole Falls: Discussing ‘Ca$ino’ and ‘The Fall-Off’
A five-year wait and a double-disc finale set high stakes. Cole Cuchna and Charles Holmes ask: Did Baby Keem and J. Cole deliver? Dissect Season 14 is just around the corner! Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram for an official announcement coming very soon. Host: Cole Cuchna Guest: Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
87 MIN
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