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‘Emails I Can’t Send’
Nathan and Nora revisit Sabrina Carpenter’s last album ahead of her upcoming release ‘Short n’ Sweet’
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Brat summer and it’s the same except it’s winners and losers so it’s not
Even if we’re 365 bumpin’ that, the Charli XCX–aissance has to end sometime soon. So let’s break down the good, the bad, and the Katy Perry of our slime-green solstice.
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Harris’s VP Pick, Marcus Jordan’s Trip, and the Reason Behind Ye’s Fall
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk Olympics, Kai Cenat’s statement, Vice President Kamala Harris’s VP running mate, and more
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Big Boi: ‘Speakerboxxx’ + Features
Our journey to crown the greatest OutKast song of all time continues with an episode dedicated to Big Boi
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Do You Care If Team USA Wins Gold? Plus: Steph Curry, Expansion Teams, and More From the Summer Mailbag.
Verno and KOC chat about the impressive Olympic basketball play before opening up the mailbag
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Charli XCX’s Birthday Party, Olympic Chatter, Jessica Chastain Vs. Uber Eats, and More
The ladies talk about the drama between Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner, Tom Cruise’s upcoming appearance at the Olympics, and more
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Has the Music Industry Peaked?
Matt and Lucas Shaw discuss whether it’s time to panic for the music industry after shares of Universal Music Group tanked due to a deceleration in streaming subscription revenue growth
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Shaping the First Amendment and How Kamala Harris Should Speak to Black Men With Uncle Luke
Bakari Sellers is joined by Luther Roderick Campbell, a.k.a. Uncle Luke, to talk about his lasting legacy from 2 Live Crew and more
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19 Very Serious Questions About the Music of ‘Trap’
M. Night Shyamalan’s newest thriller is, by his admission, ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ meets Taylor Swift. But is the Lady Raven music his daughter made for the film any good? And do the concert logistics make any sense? Let’s explore.
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But What About Pop Boy Summer?
In a spring and summer that have been dominated by female artists, Nora and Nathan talk about some of the male artists that have managed to break through on the charts: Post Malone, Zach Bryan, and Eminem
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Andre 3000: ‘The Love Below’ and Features
The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown OutKast’s best song ever with a special episode dedicated to Andre 3000
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Kamala Is Brat and Major Tradwife Drama
Plus, Jodi and Chelsea check in on Katy Perry to find out which venues she’s playing these days
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You Know I Think About It Still: Joyce Manor’s SoCal Classic ‘Never Hungover Again’ Turns 10
The principal players behind this modern pop-punk classic detail their journey to Joyce Manor’s 10-song, 19-minute opus
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The Grunge Draft With Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Sean Fennessey
Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Sean Fennessey join us for the not-just-a-little-chaotic grunge draft
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Best of Dave Chang Show: Dinner Music, With Hrishikesh Hirway of ‘Song Exploder’
Dave revisits some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his Best of Dave Chang Show series
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A Summer Pop Mailbag
Nora and Nathan dive into a variety of topics, including Kamala Harris’s "brat summer," potential Taylor rereleases, and more
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What Was Childish Gambino?
The indie novelty rapper turned funk-and-R&B extraordinaire has released his final album, ‘Bando Stone & the New World.’ If this really is the end for Donald Glover’s alter ego, it’s worth asking: What was that thing, anyway? And why didn’t it get the credit it deserved?
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“You Gotta Hear This One Song”: The Oral History of the ‘Garden State’ Soundtrack
Twenty years after the release of ‘Garden State,’ the movie endures as the epitome of love-it-or-hate-it, twee indie. But if there’s one thing most people can agree on, it’s that the soundtrack was really, really good. Below, Zach Braff, James Mercer of the Shins, Imogen Heap, and more explain how it all came together.
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‘Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik’
The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown OutKast’s best song ever with the duo’s 1994 debut, ‘Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik’
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J.Lo’s Birthday, Katy Perry’s New Song, Ambani Wedding, and More
Juliet and Amanda dive into the latest celebrity news, including Shiloh Jolie’s name change, a celebrity family outing in Copenhagen, and more
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What’s Going on With Katy Perry and Camilla Cabello?
Nora and Nathan talk about the new Katy Perry single ‘Woman’s World’ and Camilla Cabello’s new album ‘C, XOXO’
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Katy Perry’s Second Flop Era, 2004 Pop Girlie Nostalgia, and Olympics Hype
Jodi and Chelsea also give some personal updates and way-too-personal Gypsy Rose Blanchard updates
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Soundgarden: Part 2 With Hanif Abdurraqib
Hanif and Yasi are back, as we find Soundgarden on the precipice of releasing their super well-known album ‘Superunknown’
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‘SpongeBob’ at 25: How “Sweet Victory” Became a Defining Pop Cultural Anthem
On the 25th anniversary of ‘SpongeBob,’ look back on how a stock catalog song became a defining anthem of a generation
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‘ATLiens’ by OutKast
Our journey to crown OutKast’s greatest song ever continues with the duo’s sophomore masterpiece ‘ATLiens’
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The Pop Girl Song Draft
Nora and Nathan are here to choose their favorite songs from the hit albums of this spring and summer!
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What’s the Best Song on Outkast’s ‘Stankonia’?
Join ‘Dissect’ host Cole Cuchna and The Ringer’s Charles Holmes as they revisit the album’s history and themes, stump each other with album trivia, and debate the songs that should be in contention for Outkast’s greatest ever
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The Celtics Sale, USMNT’s Flop, Lakers Hail Marys, and ‘The Bear’ Season 3 With Rob Stone and Van Lathan
Bill and Van also talk about their hope for ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’
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J.Lo’s Finances, Celebrity Sightings at Glastonbury, Justin Timberlake, and More
Plus, a review of ‘A Family Affair,’ Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron’s Netflix movie
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Charles Holmes on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ Verse
Join Charles Holmes as he looks back at the night Kendrick Lamar set the rap game ablaze
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“Girl, So Confusing” Remix, ‘Perfect Wife’ Docuseries, and Eras Tour Celeb Sightings
Jodi and Chelsea also chat about the announcement that filming for ‘Freaky Friday 2’ has begun!
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‘The Secret of Us’
Nora and Nathan get into the new Gracie Abrams album, Taylor Swift’s influence on Abrams, whether that influence is helpful or harmful, when Abrams’s songs feel the strongest, and more
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‘Deep Six’ With Kim Thayil
An early document of a nascent Seattle scene, ‘Deep Six’ features Melvins, Soundgarden, and more. Kim Thayil of Soundgarden joins the show to talk about how the compilation came about.