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Notes and Links to Cole Cuchna’s Work Cole Cuchna graduated from California State University with a degree in music composition . Cuchna graduated in 2015, pursued a short solo career, then worked as a barista. But his desire to bridge the classical and pop worlds persisted. He remembered his love of writing essays and conducting deep research about music. That coincided with the growing popularity of podcasting, which had been around for a decade. It was the perfect medium, he felt, for long-form analysis of an audio art. Cole is the host and creator of Dissect Podcast , a music podcast which debuted in 2016. The podcast is renowned for its in-depth analysis of contemporary music. Dissect was named "Best podcast of 2017" by Quartz , and the following year was named "Best podcast of 2018" by The New York Times . Additionally, both Time magazine and The Guardian listed Dissect as one of the top 50 podcasts of 2018. 2025 marks the 13th season of Dissect . Listen to Dissect Podcast Watch Dissect Podcast on Netflix Dissect Podcast Homepage Dissect Podcast Wikipedia Review of Dissect Podcast At about 2:55, Cole explains plans for Dissect Podcast on Netflix, coming soon ! At about 4:40, Cole responds to Pete’s question about his own love of hip hop and transformative and formative music for him At about 6:50, Cole underscores the “shared community” of skating growing up that welcomed “rappers” and “rockers” At about 8:30, Robin Branson, who put Pete on to Dissect (thanks, Robin), asks Cole about his view of himself as an “educator” At about 12:35, the two discuss Cole’s research process and ideas of knowing the artist and his/her art At about 15:45, Pete shares a profound quote from Cole about the essence of music and music fandom At about 16:15, Cole responds to Pete’s question about how he listens to music differently (or not) since he has become At about 17:20, Cole expands upon the genesis for the podcast, dealing with Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly and his daughter’s birth At about 19:00, a discussion of possible future hip hop heads alludes to a classic video At about 20:00, Cole outlines his average research time and his early research in the early days of the podcast At about 20:45, Cole explains what skills he had already developed in college music composition, and what skills he has learned/used in doing the podcast At about 22:20, Cole responds to Pete’s question about how he picks an album At about 25:00, Pete details some of the great “subtlety and nuance” on the podcast At about 26:45, Cole expands on one of the show’s “inside jok

We all know the vibe of Radiohead’s iconic 1997 album OK Computer: paranoia, anxiety, isolation. There are several bangers scattered throughout, like Karma Police and No Surprises. But which song feels the most perfect? Cole Cuchna of Dissect joins Yasi to break down his choice rooted in musical technicality and evocative artistic expression. CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek Guest: Cole Cuchna @turangalila_ host of Dissect Producer: Liz Sánchez Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all know the vibe of Radiohead’s iconic 1997 album OK Computer: paranoia, anxiety, isolation. There are several bangers scattered throughout, like Karma Police and No Surprises. But which song feels the most perfect? Cole Cuchna of Dissect joins Yasi to break down his choice, rooted in musical technicality and evocative artistic expression. CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek Guest: Cole Cuchna @turangalila_ host of Dissect Producer: Liz Sánchez Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bite-sized episode of The Light Watkins Show , we revisit a pivotal moment in the life of Cole Cuchna, creator of the acclaimed podcast Dissect . Before Cole became known for breaking down albums track by track, he was a struggling musician sleeping on floors, living the band life, and questioning his path. Cole shares the turning point that led him to walk away from the band and pursue formal music education—even though he couldn’t read musical notation at the time. His journey was far from easy. He navigated self-doubt, grueling coursework, and feeling like an outsider among formally trained musicians. But his persistence and love for analyzing music became his driving force. Listeners will hear how Cole’s creative passion eventually aligned with his unique skills, leading him to launch Dissect , a groundbreaking podcast that explores the layers of iconic albums. From his deep dives into Beethoven and Shostakovich in college to his discovery of Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly , Cole reveals how every step, even the setbacks, contributed to finding his purpose. This episode is packed with inspiration for anyone feeling stuck, questioning their path, or considering a bold career pivot. Cole’s story is a testament to how embracing discomfort and staying curious can lead to unexpected success. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your unique passions into something meaningful, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how Cole’s journey can spark insights for your own life and leave you inspired to take the next step—no matter how uncertain it might feel. Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

We’re back with Cole Cuchna, host of Dissect and Key Notes , for Part 2 of Radiohead, starting from their revolutionary 2000 album Kid A through their continuing evolution both as a band and as individual artists. Steven Hyden, author of This Isn’t Happening: Radiohead’s Kid A and the Beginning of the 21st Century, also joins us for an examination of Kid A’s impact on music criticism and the album’s context within rock music history. Follow Cole Cuchna on Twitter at @dissectpodcast and check out his podcasts Dissect and Key Notes , only on Spotify. Follow Steven Hyden on Twitter @Steven_Hyden, and check out his podcasts Indiecast and 36 From the Vault . Find his book This Isn’t Happening: Radiohead’s Kid A and the Beginning of the 21st Century wherever fine books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with Cole Cuchna, host of Dissect and Key Notes , for Part 2 of Radiohead, starting from their revolutionary 2000 album Kid A through their continuing evolution both as a band and as individual artists. Steven Hyden, author of This Isn’t Happening: Radiohead’s Kid A and the Beginning of the 21st Century, also joins us for an examination of Kid A’s impact on music criticism and the album’s context within rock music history. Follow Cole Cuchna on Twitter at @dissectpodcast and check out his podcasts Dissect and Key Notes , only on Spotify. Follow Steven Hyden on Twitter @Steven_Hyden, and check out his podcasts Indiecast and 36 From the Vault . Find his book This Isn’t Happening: Radiohead’s Kid A and the Beginning of the 21st Century wherever fine books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cole Cuchna, host of Dissect and Key Notes , brings his keyboard to Bandsplain for Part 1 of our deep dive into the history, music theory, and immense, innovative impact Radiohead has had on music at large. Covering their first era, Cole and Yasi take us through the band’s Oxford origins, to how they grappled with and later defied Creep’s one-hit-wonder status, all the way up to their groundbreaking work on OK Computer. Stay tuned next week for Part 2 of Radiohead. Follow Cole Cuchna on Twitter at @dissectpodcast and check out his podcasts Dissect and Key Notes , only on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cole Cuchna, host of Dissect and Key Notes , brings his keyboard to Bandsplain for Part 1 of our deep dive into the history, music theory, and immense, innovative impact Radiohead has had on music at large. Covering their first era, Cole and Yasi take us through the band’s Oxford origins, to how they grappled with and later defied Creep’s one-hit-wonder status, all the way up to their groundbreaking work on OK Computer. Stay tuned next week for Part 2 of Radiohead. Follow Cole Cuchna on Twitter at @dissectpodcast and check out his podcasts Dissect and Key Notes , only on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cole Cuchna took his side hustle and turned it into a full time gig dissecting iconic albums from notable artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lauryn Hill and Kanye West. He joins the Father Hoods to talk about... 🎙How he's completely out hormoned by his wife and two daughters 🎙How Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" plays into the birth of his first child 🎙Why fatherhood has him recording pods in a closet This episode is brought to you by FlyDad . Get ready for the world's best baby bag made exclusively for Dads! To get it first, subscribe to the pre-launch list TODAY over at www.flydadgear.com ! Treat yourself and listen to the Father Hoods podcast every Tuesday for genuine experiences through the journey of parenting ... from the Hip Hop perspective! RATE, REVIEW, SCREEN SHOT and TAG us on social media! Don't forget to check out the shop and cop yourself some OFFICIAL Father Hoods merch to support the show - Shop Here ! _________________________________ Join the conversation with DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook ! _________________________________ ⁣ s/o Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs - Listen to "Be A Father To Your Child" Right NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is the host of the smash hit music podcast Dissect , Cole Cuchna. Cole joins us to discuss all things Dissect; like how the show came to be, why he focuses on hip-hop albums, the show's incredible growth, and working with collaborators. Then we transition to a conversation on books and why Cole likes to read the complete works of some of literature's heavy hitters. The Stacks Book Club selection for November is The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America by Marcus J. Moore, we will discuss the book with Cole Cuchna on November 25th. You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2020/11/04/ep-136-cole-cuchna Connect with Cole and Dissect: Dissect Website | Dissect Twitter | Dissect Instagram | Dissect on Spotify Connect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Subscribe To support The Stacks and find out more from this week’s sponsors, click here . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today, our host Brandon Jenkins sits down with Dissect’s Cole Cuchna. Dissect is a serialized podcast that dives deep into albums by artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and Frank Ocean, forensically dissecting one song per episode. Cole Cuchna joins us to discuss the show’s highlights and walks us through the production process of Dissect’s newest season, focused on Kendrick Lamar’s critically acclaimed album DAMN. . Stream Dissect now on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill turns 20, Cole Cuchna has launched a new mini-series on the classic album for his massively successful Dissect podcast. Cuchna joins Kiel Hauck to reflect on the album and its influence before delving into the work of Frank Ocean, as covered in season 3 of Dissect. Cuchna also shares details about his process when examining music and discusses how empathy continues to play a key role in his work. Listen in!

In the words of our host, Rashan Ali: It’s not every day you get to sit down with a musical genius and I’m not referencing the two artists who Cole Cuchna dissects on his beautifully crafted podcast. I am directly speaking of the craftsmanship and intellect it takes to break down songs that to the regular ear simply sounds great. But after listening to the words and critical examination of Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West on The Dissect Podcast, I clearly understand their artistry and pure legend. I knew they were special, but hearing each song from two masterpieces like “To Pimp and Butterly” and “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” I gained an understanding of how truly gifted these two are. It takes someone who has a real passion for musicianship and art to assist us in grasping the enormity that lies in such brilliance. Cole Cuchna masters this profound research like your favorite history book with each song having its own chapter. I have always been enamored of great writers and Cole’s work is to be admired. Perhaps it takes a genius to understand another. Add Cole Cuchna to the list of the brilliant music, life and lyrics of the people he DISSECTS. Social Media: Tw: dissectpodcast IG: @dissectpodcast