The song says we are going one way, and the story goes another. Also, it sounds really cool when writers get their point across with as few words as possible.

John reflects on an art film by Wes Anderson, the evolution of our relationship with our best friends, and the implicit trust we carry in people we don't know or sometimes even understand.

John contemplates the meaning and purpose of art in the world while listening to lo-fi beats.

Marathon is a band that excels at a dreamlike sound. John takes a closer look at one of his favorite "driving at night" songs.

A song sung by a choir reminds John of his days as a church goer. He describes what the church taught him and, more importantly, what leaving the church taught him.

Tool wrote a song about people being horrible, and Rutger Bregman wrote a book called Humankind: A Hopeful History, and it's all about people not being horrible.

Fast Car is one depressing ride, but I think there's a theme of hope and life getting better.

John takes a look at a song about telling someone you love someone, and at one point he compares it to a tree. It's crazy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Oh Wonder is an alt pop duo from London who both sing at the same time, and it sounds very nice.

A discussion of the feelings that come with the greatest space rock band to ever come out of England.