logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2025
43m 19s

S13E13 - Dissecting "Savior" by Kendrick...

The Ringer
About this episode
Our season-long examination of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers continues with "Savior" a song that challenges celebrity worship and false idols in the age of influencers, empty symbolism, and "perfect life" social media curation. Shop Dissect Season 13 Merch⁠ Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Video/Audio Production: Kevin Pooler Additional Video Editing: Jon ... Show More
Up next
Jun 2025
S13E14 - The Moral Ambiguity of "Auntie Diaries" by Kendrick Lamar
Our season-long analysis of Mr Morale & The Big Steppers continues with "Auntie Diaries" - a controversial song in which Kendrick shares his evolution in understanding of his transgender relatives. Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, &⁠ Twitter⁠. Host/Writer/EP: Cole ... Show More
55m 23s
Jun 2025
S13E15 - Dissecting "Mr Morale" by Kendrick Lamar
Our season-long breakdown of Mr Morale & The Big Steppers continues with a line-by-line analysis of its title track. We unpack the 'Mr. Morale' moniker, Eckhart Tolle's influence on Kendrick's current spiritual transformation, and how so much of the song is preparation for the al ... Show More
38m 40s
Jul 2025
S13E16- Dissecting 'Mother I Sober' by Kendrick Lamar (Part 1)
Our season long examination of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers continues with “Mother I Sober.” This emotionally devastating ballad marks the narrative and spiritual climax of Kendrick Lamar’s album. Stripped bare and seated at the piano, Kendrick confronts generational trauma, inh ... Show More
36m 36s
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2025
Breaking Down the Best Food Lyrics in Music
Today, Josh and Nicole are breaking it down and dissecting their favorite food lyrics in music, from System of a Down to Biggie Smalls. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi ... Show More
49m 16s
Aug 2023
Satanic Initiation Through Pop Music - Out of This World #33 with Brittany Sellner
Jamie and Brittany Sellner talk about music, healing, Doja Cat, Lil NAS X, Beyonce, and other pop stars and their satanic imagery in music videos. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support. 
1h 3m
Nov 13
☎️Phone a Snake: YOUR Unpopular Grammy Opinions
Your favorite hotline is back with a pressing topic: the 2026 Grammy nominations. It’s a perplexing list of some divas, randoms, and sneaks. The Snake Nation sounded off powerfully about Katseye, Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande, Role Model, Alex Warren, and many more victims. Enjoy! J ... Show More
52m 58s
Aug 22
Earl Sweatshirt Interview! On ‘Live Laugh Love,’ Growing Up in Odd Future & Becoming a Dad
The cult rapper, who broke out at 16, discusses his new album, his relationship with Tyler, the Creator and how he cut his own path around fame and into fatherhood. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 30
BIG FACTS feat. Shad Da God
Shad Da God taps in with Big Facts to talk about linking with Metro Boomin for the “Futuristic Summa” project, his music journey and influence, the legacy of the Rich Kidz, his entrepreneurial moves, staying positive, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2022
To Pimp A Butterfly | E3: Mr. Andrews' Mercury
Kendrick erases the line between hip-hop and jazz with help from an all-star band of L.A. musicians who’ve been playing together since high school.Transcript: HERECREDITSHost, Writer: Alex PappademasShowrunner: Colin McNultyProducers: Taylor Jones and Sabrina FangProduction Assis ... Show More
45m 30s
Aug 2024
#51 - Rudolf Ouea - Healing the World through Dance, One Step at a Time
If someone were to judge Rudolf’s energy from this podcast, they would be doing him a disservice. Rudolf’s energy is truly unmatched in his ability to feed off music, and people’s vibes to create crazy dance routines and choreographies, not to mention the countless videos from hi ... Show More
55m 28s
Oct 5
Showgirlology
TAKE 20% OFF PATREON MEMBERSHIPS UNTIL OCTOBER 10: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist We're back with a crucial, lengthy episode. The Life Of A Showgirl is here, and it's causing meltdowns left, right, and center. Here on Evolution of a Snake, we try to find the middle in the m ... Show More
1h 52m
May 2024
Tariq Nasheed Talk's New Doc Microphone Check & Cultural Appropriation
We sit down with accomplished Writer, Producer and Social commentary great Tariq Nasheed to discuss his new doc "Microphone Check", the true origins of Hip Hop, reparations and a host of ideas that could make things right for Black America. It’s the Gangster Chronicles, where Gan ... Show More
1h 27m
Nov 4
Our Grammy Predictions, Dodgers Beat Blue Jays, Young Thug & The Alchemist’s Collab Album Update, New Music Recap & More | Not For Radio
In this episode, we’re going through the biggest updates in hip-hop from the past week and beyond. We gave our Grammy predictions, thoughts on new albums like ‘Haunted by Fame’ & ‘Heels Have Eyes 3’ & more.-LIVE ALBUM REACTIONS HERE 
43m 11s