After a series of bizarre shows, Kanye West canceled the remainder of his "Saint Pablo" tour last week. This weekend, we're listening back to the conversation Jon Caramanica led at the time of the album's release.
Jan 16
ASAP Rocky Interview! How Rihanna, Three Kids + Two Trials Changed His Life & Music
In an intimate, exclusive sit-down, the rapper and actor reflects on how the chaotic eight years since his previous album led to his new release, “Don’t Be Dumb.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite po ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 9
2hollis + His Drummer Dad, Interviewed Together! On Fame, Family & Quitting the Internet
The 22-year-old rage-pop phenom and his father John Herndon, of the post-rock band Tortoise, chatted with Popcast about songwriting, nepotism and what they’ve taught each other. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via y ... Show More
1h 19m
Dec 30
Our Top 10 Music Moments of 2025
Jon and Joe count down their respective personal favorites of the year, including some unexpected rapping, an inescapable TikTok meme, a major tour and a sublime bridge in a breakup song. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subsc ... Show More
53m 1s
Apr 2020
Were We Wrong About Kanye West?
A lot of people miss the old Kanye. The last time we reviewed his music was back in 2016 when he released the work-in-progress album “The Life Of Pablo.” Since then, Kanye has put out four albums: Ye, Kids See Ghost (with Kid Cudi), Jesus Is King, and Jesus Is Born (with the Sund ... Show More
47m 50s
May 2018
Episode 295 Side B: Kanye On Twitter (cont.) & Childish Gambino's "This Is America"
Armond & Doc continue on their conversation about Kanye West's "controversial" statements on Twitter - the impact that hardcore fandom has on artists, the pressure his statements have put on the music that's coming out, etc., before digging into Childish Gambino's stunning "This ... Show More
35m 41s
Oct 2016
"I Love Kanye" (w/ Jak Knight)
What if Kanye made a song about Kanye? Well, he did and the guys invite special guest Jak Knight (Comedy Central) onto the show to talk about it. Aside from I Love Kanye, other topics include Jimi Hendrixs influence on Kanye, his cancelled tour with Lady Gaga, Kanyes enduring dis ... Show More
1h 7m