Doechii joins the show to breakdown her new project "Alligator Bites Never Heal" (TDE Records). Cole and Doechii discuss the meaning behind its title and artwork, dissect some of its best lyrics, and Cole even gets to pitch her one of his wild musical conspiracy theories.
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Aug 2024
Bonus Episode: Problematic Artists, and Did Life Peak in the 90s?
This week in the After Party, Jake wrestles with the works of problematic genius Alfred Hitchcock and gets your take the dilemma presented by such artists. And as we prepare for next week's episode on the unique artistry of the oft-maligned Lana Del Rey, we want to know: Which en ... Show More
51m 24s
Jan 2025
Singing in the New Year with Carolyn Kendrick and Each Machine
There's one last present at the toe of our stocking, and it's a new album by producer Carolyn Kendrick. We'll be back with a regular episode next week, but for now, come listen to some music, and join us for a conversation about making art and community in uncertai ... Show More
32 m
Apr 24
☎️ Phone a Snake: Happy Birthday, Tortured Poets. Here’s a Tomato
One year later, The Tortured Poets Department is still driving The Snake Nation to the brink, and we love to see it. In this installment of Phone a Snake, you sent us your roses, your thorns,, and your most chaotic takes on Taylor’s messiest album. We discuss certified worm behav ... Show More
57m 2s
Apr 2019
66- Map of the Soul: Persona Album Review
In this very special episode, Kayla and Bethany dissect the newly released BTS album Map of the Soul: Persona. Join us as we share ours thoughts and interpretations of each tracks lyrics, meanings, and their general style/vibes. Sources: Podcast- Speaking of Jung: Interviews with ... Show More
1h 54m
May 2024
Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and the Benefits of Beef
The rap superstars Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been on a collision course for a decade, trading periodic diss tracks to assert their superiority—but earlier this month the long-simmering beef erupted into a showdown that said as much about the artists as it did about the art. O ... Show More
46m 16s
Aug 2023
Bonus Episode: Talent vs. Craft, Meatloaf, and Another Look at Nookie
In Sonny Rollins week, Jake ponders the powers of talent and craft, and what makes musicians great. Plus, your voicemails, texts, and DMs. Who is the GOAT musician? What are the best duets? What's your desert island Dead album? And is talent or craft more important? Jake wants to ... Show More
40m 33s
Dec 2021
The War on Drugs Discuss I Don't Live Here Anymore, Perform Four Songs
The War on Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel joins Brad from The What Podcast for a special interview about the band's new album, I Don't Live Here Anymore.In addiction to discussing the progression from the TWOD's previous full-length, A Deeper Understanding, Granduciel ... Show More
1h 6m