Popcast
by The New York Times
Is this your podcast?Insights from recent episode analysis
Audience Interest
- pop music trends
- music criticism
Podcast Focus
- latest music news
- music industry insights
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- 11 years active
Platform Reach
- available on Apple Podcasts
- available on Spotify
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Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Estimated from 38 chart positions in 38 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Music Commentary#21M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Music Commentary#31M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Music Commentary#31M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Music Commentary#31M to 3M
- 🇬🇧GB · Music Commentary#6300K to 1M
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
3.0M to 9.2M🎙 Weekly cadence·548 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
6.1M to 18M🇺🇸16%🇨🇦16%🇦🇺16%+35 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.8M to 5.5M
Market Insights
Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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From 22 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
How Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Album
Aug 21, 2026
Unknown duration
Stavros Halkias Was Forced to Get Political: ‘I Hate It!’
Aug 14, 2026
Unknown duration
The Mindful Punk: Travis Barker on Music, Family & Trauma
Aug 7, 2026
Unknown duration
The 8 Biggest Songs of This Summer Face Off
Jul 31, 2026
Unknown duration
How Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst Came Back From The Brink
Jul 24, 2026
Unknown duration
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/26 | How Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Album | Busta Rhymes sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss his new album, “Dillagence 2,” out Aug. 25 – a project curated from hundreds of unreleased J Dilla beats and featuring D’Angelo, Lil Wayne and Common. He spoke about the emotional weight of creating music with the work of friends who have passed away; his enduring influence on artists like Kendrick Lamar and Doechii; touring across genres ranging from Missy Elliott to David Bowie; and why artists should never stop advocating for themselves, no matter their age. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/26 | Stavros Halkias Was Forced to Get Political: ‘I Hate It!’ | Comedian Stavros Halkias sat down with Joe and Jon to talk about the state of modern comedy, including how wealth and fame are impacting A-list comedians and why the rightward creep of his peers’ podcasts have “forced” him to get political. The interview also covers how Halkias’ weight has influenced his comedy, as well as his role in the Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony” and his Netflix stand-up special “Uncle Stav.” | — | ||||||
| 8/7/26 | The Mindful Punk: Travis Barker on Music, Family & Trauma | Travis Barker, whose new Hulu documentary “Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear” is out August 13, sat down with Joe and Jon to reflect on his music career with Blink-182 and beyond, overcoming the trauma of his 2008 plane crash and family life with Kourtney Kardashian. | — | ||||||
| 7/31/26 | The 8 Biggest Songs of This Summer Face Off | Ella Langley? Drake? A.I.?! Jon and Joe battle through an eight-song bracket of the summer’s biggest hits to determine the Song of the Summer for 2026. Songs featured in bracket: • Tame Impala & JENNIE – “Dracula (JENNIE Remix)” • Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas” • Drake – “Janice STFU” • Stella Lefty – “Boston” • Yung Miami – “Spend Dat” • Fenix Flexin and Purps On The Beat – “Rubberz” • Don Toliver – “E85” • Zara Larsson – “Midnight Sun” | — | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | How Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst Came Back From The Brink | In a career-spanning interview following some recent anniversary concerts, Conor Oberst sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss the highs and lows of his 30-year music career, including navigating early indie stardom, overcoming personal struggles, writing political music and more. | — | ||||||
| 7/17/26 | The Internetmusic projects+4 | SydSteve Lacy+1 | BeyoncéOdd Future+4 | — | The InternetSyd+8 | — | 1h 07m 24s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Jay-Zalbum debate+4 | — | Reasonable DoubtThe Blueprint | Yankee Stadium | Jay-ZReasonable Doubt+4 | — | 59m 50s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Lizzonew album+3 | Lizzo | PopcastThe New York Times+1 | youtube.com/popcast | Lizzonew album+3 | — | 30m 29s | ||
| 6/26/26 | musicalbum release+3 | Gracie Abrams | Taylor SwiftOlivia Rodrigo+2 | — | Gracie AbramsDaughter From Hell+5 | — | 1h 16m 14s | ||
| 6/18/26 | pop musicmailbag+5 | — | Maroon 5Geese+2 | — | Popcastmusic questions+8 | — | 1h 15m 24s | ||
| 6/12/26 | pop musicartist interview+3 | Slayyyter | Worst Girl in America | — | Slayyyterpop star+3 | — | 1h 00m 50s | ||
| 6/5/26 | M.I.A.music industry+4 | M.I.A. | The New York TimesM.I.7 | America | M.I.A.Kid Cudi+5 | — | 1h 15m 48s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Euphoriatelevision series+4 | Sam Levinson | HBOEuphoria | — | EuphoriaSam Levinson+5 | — | 1h 16m 56s | ||
| 5/29/26 | new albumcreative process+5 | Olivia Rodrigo | you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love | — | Olivia Rodrigonew album+5 | — | 1h 28m 24s | ||
| 5/18/26 | Drakealbum release+3 | — | IcemanHabibti+1 | — | DrakeIceman+5 | — | 1h 28m 02s | ||
| 5/7/26 | songwritersmusic debate+3 | Wesley MorrisSasha Weiss | The New York Times Magazine | — | songwritersdebate+6 | — | 1h 02m 32s | ||
| 5/1/26 | Taylor Swiftsongwriting+3 | — | NYTimes.com | — | Taylor Swiftsongwriting+3 | — | 33m 06s | ||
| 4/23/26 | Anne HathawayFKA twigs+3 | Fka Twigs | Mother MaryThe New York Times app+9 | — | Taylor SwiftLady Gaga+2 | — | 1h 04m 44s | ||
| 3/13/26 | R&Bmusic+3 | Jack Harlow | MonicaWhats Poppin+2 | NYCLouisville | MonicaLouisville+2 | — | 1h 11m 02s | ||
| 3/5/26 | Druskicomedy+2 | Druski | — | AtlantaAmerica | Justin BieberTimothée Chalamet+3 | — | 1h 10m 33s | ||
| 2/26/26 | country musicpolitics+2 | Luke Combs | The Way I AmFast Car | Nashville | NashvilleMorgan Wallen+2 | — | 1h 16m 00s | ||
| 2/9/26 | Bad BunnySuper Bowl+3 | Lady GagaRicky Martin | Bad Bunny’s | — | reactionperformance+1 | — | 51m 09s | ||
| 2/2/26 | GrammysBad Bunny+2 | — | Apple PodcastsSpotify+6 | — | GrammysBad Bunny+2 | — | 45m 14s | ||
| 1/29/26 | GrammysBad Bunny+3 | — | Apple PodcastsSpotify+3 | — | awardscontemporary pop+1 | — | 50m 43s | ||
| 1/16/26 | ASAP RockyRihanna+3 | ASAP Rocky | SpotifyThe New York Times app+5 | — | Don’t Be Dumbexclusive sit-down+1 | — | 1h 16m 36s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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Key insights
What the show covers
- latest music news
- music industry insights
- cultural commentary
- interviews with musicians
Audience interests
- pop music trends
- music criticism
- artist interviews
- popular culture discussions
Platform reach
- available on Apple Podcasts
- available on Spotify
- accessible via podcast apps
- hosted by The New York Times
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- 11 years active
- 548 total episodes
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for Popcast
Peaked at #2 in United States, top 10 in 18 of 50 tracked markets, currently #2 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Denmark | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Australia | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Germany | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| CZ | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Italy | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Canada | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| PL | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| GR | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| AT | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| United States | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| TR | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Sweden | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| CZ | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| ID | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| South Korea | — | #11 | #11 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.