The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 days 12 hours 12 minutes
episode 149: Shania Twain Was Country’s Crossover Queen. What Is She Now?
In the 15 years since she last released an album, the music industry has undergone big changes, but Ms. Twain’s new LP still debuted at No. 1.
episode 148: Tom Petty, a Secret Punk on Rock’s Mount Rushmore
He was a student of the ’60s who learned from his elders, but put his own deliberate spin on rock ’n’ roll.
episode 147: National Anthem Protests, From ‘Jazzing the Banner’ to Taking a Knee
“The Star-Spangled Banner” has long been a site of dissent and disagreement. A conversation about the history of the anthem, and those who have protested it.
episode 146: Bye, Bro. In Country Music, It’s the Year of the Gentleman.
Nashville has been undergoing a gender crisis for most of the 2010s. Is the latest development — kinder men — a solution?
episode 145: From Instagram to ‘Bodak Yellow,’ Cardi B Has Arrived
The rapper behind one of the summer’s biggest hits has made swift moves in the music industry, and is making waves in the fashion world, too.
episode 144: Women Dominating Rock: There’s More to the Conversation
What happens when the media shines a light on feminist punk? A conversation about D.I.Y. scenes and representation.
episode 143: The Popcast Answers Your Questions About Beyoncé, Music Videos and More
On this week’s episode, our readers picked the topics of conversation, which include Lil Wayne, merchandise and Camila Cabello.
episode 142: Is SoundCloud a Business or a Community?
If the music-streaming service disappeared, a culture might vanish too. A conversation about where the tech and culture worlds collide.
episode 141: Kesha and Taylor Swift Find New Voices
On “Rainbow,” Kesha steps away from her old persona but keeps her former spark. In court, Taylor Swift speaks with no filter.
episode 140: What Keeps Phish Fans Coming Back for More?
The band just completed a 13-show run in New York where it didn’t repeat any songs, and its fans are already hungering for the next residency.