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The New York Times 2 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

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. The podcast is produced by The New York Times.

Episodes

How Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Album
How Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Album Aug 21, 2026 00:54:28 Busta Rhymes sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss his new album, “Dillagence 2,” out Aug. 25 – a project curated from hundreds of unreleased J Dilla beats and featuring D’Angelo, Lil Wayne and Common. He spoke about the emotional weight of creating music with the work of friends who have passed away; his enduring influence on artists like Kendrick Lamar and Doechii; touring across genres ranging f
Stavros Halkias Was Forced to Get Political: ‘I Hate It!’
Stavros Halkias Was Forced to Get Political: ‘I Hate It!’ Aug 14, 2026 01:20:51 Comedian Stavros Halkias sat down with Joe and Jon to talk about the state of modern comedy, including how wealth and fame are impacting A-list comedians and why the rightward creep of his peers’ podcasts have “forced” him to get political. The interview also covers how Halkias’ weight has influenced his comedy, as well as his role in the Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony” and his Netflix stand-up spe

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