Topic: Trashmen

2 chapters across the catalog

Attunement
Episode 1815 50:18 - 55:48

1815: Attunement

Birds Aren't Real and Phone Addiction

A discussion on the "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy theory serves as a critique of modern phone addiction and its impact on interpersonal communication. The hosts argue that delayed responses caused by "thumb typing" on smartphones are the true cause of relationship friction rather than a lack of interest in birds. The segment references the 1963 song "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen as a humorous retort to the social media trend.

War on Brains
Episode 480 1:50:41 - 1:53:40

480: War on Brains

Surfer Bird Mashup, Music Editing and Creative Medleys

A host describes a late-night music editing session involving a complex mashup of "Surfer Bird" by The Trashmen and other tracks. The creative process involves meticulously timing transitions to create a "mashup medley." The discussion touches on the technical challenges of getting the timing right and the potential for these creative works to be shared with the audience.