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Wicked Little Critta: I Was Wrong About This Song (Don't Tell My Friend)
A changed opinion: why Wicked Little Critta might be the best song on They Might Be Giants' Mink Car, and the production duo behind it.
Jun 12
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Chase Roper
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Kiss Me, Son of Extras: Reprehensible
Listening to a song about, maybe, the most terrible being?
Jun 10
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Chase Roper
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Bonus Post: Here Come The Kids' Albums
An open chat about the TMBG kids albums and openly wondering how I should approach them in this newsletter.
Jun 8
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Chase Roper
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Mink Car: A Song Worthy To Name An Entire Album After
Discussing the titular song "Mink Car" by They Might Be Giants. One that used to be my least favorite track of the bunch but grew to become one of…
Jun 5
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Chase Roper
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Kiss Me, Son of Extras: Dark And Metric
Listening to a TMBG song that is nestled snuggly in the center of a specially released album. Small town vibes, big bass lines, and a slide guitar.
Jun 3
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Chase Roper
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May 2026
Older: One hour, twelve minutes, three seconds of my life.
They Might Be Giants wrote a song about time running out. I started a stopwatch and wrote about dying, and the heat death of the universe.
May 30
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Chase Roper
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Kiss Me, Son of Extras: Operators Are Standing By
Cigarettes, coffee, and talking on the clock. We're listening to a deep cut from They Might Be Giants' 1998 album 'Long Tall Weekend'
May 27
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Chase Roper
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My Night with They Might Be Giants, Live at Union Transfer
A casual recap of my most recent live TMBG show. Themed cocktails, euphoniums, long time friends, and clips from the show!
May 25
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Chase Roper
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My Man: When Your Body Doesn't Want to Get Along with Your Brain
A disconnected and removed discussion about My Man by They Might Be Giants. Plus an emotional reflection on what it's like to lose control of your body.
May 22
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Chase Roper
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Kiss Me, Son Extras: Rat Patrol
Have you ever heard the song 'Rat Patrol' by They Might Be Giants? Check it out and let's talk about it!
May 13
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Chase Roper
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Drink! a Different Kind of Anthem for Alcohol
A look at They Might Be Giants' song about the person who has a problem with drinking. And the very personal memories where alcohol deteriorated my…
May 9
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Chase Roper
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Three Years of Songs and a New Chapter
I've been writing these (essentially) for free for three years. Here's why that's changing but also why it isn't.
May 8
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Chase Roper
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