Popcast
Popcast is a music podcast by The New York Times hosted by Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli. The show focuses on popular music, music criticism, and developments in the music industry. The show began in 2014 and has become one of the leading music category podcasts, which regularly hosts artists global artists for long-form interviews.[1]
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| Popcast | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli |
| Genre | Music |
| Created by | The New York Times |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 2014 – present |
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Background
Popcast was created and produced by The New York Times in 2014. The program is hosted by journalists and writers Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, where they discussed popular music, music criticism, and news in the music industry. Popcast has become one of the leading music podcast, ranked in the Music and Culture categories, and a go-to platform for artists interviews.[2]
Format
Popcast is available on audio and video form. The show's videos are available on The New York Times YouTube channel, which have grown to become one of the most popular series in the channel. The show focuses on interviews with musicians and other figures in popular culture, alongside discussions of new music releases, music criticism, artists, albums and developments in the music industry.[3]
Episodes frequently combine interviews with commentary and analysis from Caramanica and Coscarelli. The pair have interviewed artists such as Lil Wayne, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, Rosalía, A$AP Rocky, Luke Combs and Addison Rae.[4]
Reception
The podcast has become a leading platform for discussion of contemporary popular music through interviews, reviews and commentary on new releases, artists and music-industry developments. It won in the Best Music category at the iHeartPodcast Awards in 2024[5], and won Gold in the Music category at the Signal Awards in 2024[6].
The podcast has developed an audience across digital platforms. Its YouTube videos had accumulated approximately 5 million views by September 2025.[7]
Awards
| Year | Award | Awarding body | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Music | iHeartPodcast Awards | Won |
| 2024 | Best Music | Signal Awards | Won |
References
- ↑ "Popcast - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
- ↑ Grein, Paul (2024-03-12). "'Popcast' Wins Best Music Podcast at 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
- ↑ Quah, Nicholas (2025-07-08). "Can the New York Times Turn Its Writers Into Video Stars?". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
- ↑ "Popcast". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
- ↑ Grein, Paul. "'Popcast' Wins Best Music Podcast at 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards". Radio 88.8 - Demo. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
- ↑ "Popcast (New York Times)". Signal Awards. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
- ↑ "Popcast | Podcast Analytics & Insights". Pod Engine. 2026-10-02. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
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