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.
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530 episodes
Episodes
Hayley Williams Interview! On the State of Paramore, Going Solo & Touring With Taylor Swift
01:29:2510/1/2025
Ed Sheeran Interview! On Overcoming Grief, Fighting for His Songwriting & A Career Full of Hits
01:17:199/12/2025
What Was the Song of This Summer? Amelia Dimoldenberg, Zohran Mamdani, Questlove & More Share Their Picks
00:49:438/27/2025
Earl Sweatshirt Interview! On ‘Live Laugh Love,’ Growing Up in Odd Future & Becoming a Dad
01:08:128/22/2025
Anticipating Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
00:35:148/18/2025
BigXthaPlug Interview! From Solitary Confinement to Nashville’s Favorite Rapper
01:15:118/15/2025
MGK Interview! On Bob Dylan, Megan Fox, Rehab & His New Pop Album
01:11:298/8/2025
Ethel Cain Interview! On Knowing When to Apologize & When to Stand Firm
01:18:297/30/2025
Justin Bieber’s Experimental ‘Swag’ Resurgence
00:48:317/21/2025
Does Lorde Still Want to Be a Star? Our ‘Virgin’ Feelings