Dissect Podcast — "What is Tyler The Creator's Best Song Ever? The Debate Begins June 30th."
Host: Cole Cuchna
Guest/Co-host: Charles Holmes
Date: June 25, 2026
Episode Overview
This sneak peek episode serves as an announcement and teaser for the upcoming season of "Last Song Standing," a debate-driven side series within the Dissect podcast feed. Hosts Cole Cuchna and Charles Holmes introduce their ambitious mission for the new season: to identify Tyler, The Creator's single greatest song of all time by analyzing and debating his rich musical catalog. Their collaborative approach builds on previous seasons that tackled artists like Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, and Outkast.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
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Central Question and Approach
- Cole Cuchna frames the critical question:
"If Tyler the Creator could be only remembered for one song, which song should it be?" (00:00)
- Charles Holmes details their comparative, catalog-wide debate format, establishing their thorough and analytical methodology.
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Previous Seasons and New Focus
- The hosts highlight their experience with deep musical analysis, referencing prior seasons on other prominent artists.
"On past seasons, we've covered Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, and Outkast." (00:18)
- The upcoming season’s subject is Tyler, The Creator, described as:
"one of the most creative, captivating artists of the modern era" (00:22, Cole Cuchna)
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Range of Tyler’s Discography
- Charles Holmes assures a comprehensive scope:
"From Bastard to Chromocopia and everything in between, we'll be breaking down every album as we try to answer one impossible question." (00:27)
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Invitation to the Audience
- Listeners are encouraged to join the journey as the new season launches:
"Listen to Last Song Standing on the Dissect podcast feed. Starting Tuesday, June 30th." (00:38, Cole Cuchna)
Memorable Quotes
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Cole Cuchna:
"If Tyler the Creator could be only remembered for one song, which song should it be?" (00:00)
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Charles Holmes:
"From Bastard to Chromocopia and everything in between, we'll be breaking down every album as we try to answer one impossible question. What is Tyler Creator's greatest song of all time?" (00:27)
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Cole Cuchna:
"On past seasons, we've covered Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, and Outkast. And this year, we're taking on one of the most creative, captivating artists of the modern era, Tyler the Creator." (00:18)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:00 – 00:02: Central question posed for the season
- 00:02 – 00:18: Introduction of co-host Charles Holmes, and overview of "Last Song Standing"
- 00:18 – 00:27: Recap of previous seasons, introduction of Tyler as the new focus
- 00:27 – 00:38: Explanation of coverage from Tyler’s first to latest albums
- 00:38 – End: Official invitation to listen and announcement of the June 30th launch
Tone and Style
The tone is analytical, enthusiastic, and inviting. Both hosts express genuine excitement and respect for Tyler, The Creator’s artistry, while promising a mix of informed debate and deep musical dissection.
Summary
In this brief but impactful episode, Cole Cuchna and Charles Holmes gear up listeners for a season-long, all-encompassing debate to crown Tyler, The Creator’s greatest song. Drawing from their established, in-depth format, they tantalize fans with the promise of rigorous argument and catalog exploration – spanning from "Bastard" to "Chromocopia." For both longtime Dissect listeners and Tyler fans, this season promises an exciting and thorough journey through one of modern music's most fascinating catalogs.
