Popcast
Episodes
How Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Album
NYT Popcast hosts John Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli interview Busta Rhymes about his new album, Diligence II, featuring beats from the late J Dilla.
Stavros Halkias Was Forced to Get Political: ‘I Hate It!’
Comedian Stavros Halkias joins the NYT Popcast to discuss his new Netflix special, *Uncle Stav*, and his role in the Anthony Bourdain biopic *Tony*.
The Mindful Punk: Travis Barker on Music, Family & Trauma
NYT critics John Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli interview drummer Travis Barker about his new Hulu documentary, *Louder Than Fear*.
The 8 Biggest Songs of This Summer Face Off
NYT Popcast hosts John Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli crown the 2026 Song of the Summer via a bracket tournament.
How Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst Came Back From The Brink
NYT Popcast hosts interview singer-songwriter Connor Oberst on the 21st anniversary of his seminal Bright Eyes albums.