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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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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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Hopeless Bleak Despair
A deeply personal essay on grief, depression, and survival through They Might Be Giants’ “Hopeless Bleak Despair.”
May 2
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April 2026
Kiss Me, Son of Extras: Doctor Worm
A reflection on They Might Be Giants’ Doctor Worm, exploring identity, interpretation, and how fans reshaped its meaning over time.
Apr 29
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Chase Roper
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Yeh Yeh
A hungover diner, a familiar melody, and the pure “yes” energy of Yeh Yeh. A joyful dive into They Might Be Giants’ most effortlessly fun cover.
Apr 25
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Chase Roper
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Kiss Me, Son of Extras: She Was A Hotel Detective
She used to keep her ears to walls, tappin' the calls. Now this hotel detective has climbed the ladder, become a billionaire, and runs the world.
Apr 22
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Chase Roper
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Hovering Sombrero: You're Never Just a Hat
What can a floating hat teach us about self-worth? A personal essay on Hovering Sombrero by They Might Be Giants, mental spirals, and the art of not…
Apr 20
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Chase Roper
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I’ve Got a Fang: A Story About Teeth, Terror, Self-Esteem
An incident at dinner and a They Might Be Giants song that suddenly feels too real.
Apr 14
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The World Is to Dig: First Impressions of the New TMBG Album
My first impressions of the new They Might Be Giants album. An album about instability, absurdity, and choosing what matters anyway.
Apr 10
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Another First Kiss
A song by They Might Be Giants that is about the quiet, ordinary version of love that is seldom written about.
Apr 4
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Chase Roper
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March 2026
Mr. Xcitement
Let it be known: They Might Be Giants, Doughty, The Elegant Too.
Mar 28
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Chase Roper
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Kiss Me, Son of Extras: Kitten Intro, Now That I Have Everything, Weep Day, and MORE
Happy 29th Anniversary to Then: The Earlier Years! Let's celebrate by listening some of the rare treasures contained within.
Mar 26
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Chase Roper
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