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Snail Shell: The Art of Emotional Retreat
A raw look at love, pain, and They Might Be Giants’ “Snail Shell." An anthem for the days when hiding feels like self-care.
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Chase Roper
S3E4 Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
I have a lot to share about my life and this song.
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Subliminal: The Message Was There the Whole Time
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S3E4 Lucky Ball And Chain
Listen to this when you’re going to sleep.
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May 2025

Space Suit: A Musical Liftoff in 96 Seconds
A Quiet Goodbye from Apollo 18
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S3E2 Birdhouse In Your Soul
Today, I’m talking about ‘Birdhouse In Your Soul’ and its prominent place in my life and memories.
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Fingertips: Twenty-one Little Voices in My Head
Every line of “Fingertips” by They Might Be Giants lives rent-free in my brain. Here’s a breakdown of what each one means to me.
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S3E1 Theme From Flood
Let’s talk about the opening track of the Flood album from They Might Be Giants.
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Hypnotist of Ladies: You Won’t Remember Why You Liked Him
When I snap my fingers, you’ll crave a post about They Might Be Giants, teenage heartbreak, and hypnotic riffs. -Snap- You're already reading.
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Turn Around: A Jaunty Tune for the Recently Deceased
An exploration of a morbid TMBG song that gave words to how I experienced life and also taught me the word 'Obsequious.'
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If I Wasn’t Shy: a Clarinet-Fueled Rebellion
What would you do if you weren’t shy? A look at They Might Be Giants’ “If I Wasn’t Shy” from Apollo 18, where rebellion meets tenderness.
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April 2025

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