In 1996, Alex Garland wrote what would become a cult novel for backpackers called &#8220;The Beach&#8221;. In 2021, the Banzai Boys add the novel to their summer &#8220;Beach Set&#8221; in hopes of discovering what makes a beach such an enduring setting in pop culture. Jay and Travis discuss the novel&#8217;s protagonist, Richard&#8217;s drive for adventure&#8230; <a class="more-link" href="https://popbanzai.com/podcast/in-1996-alex-garland-wrote-what-would-become-a-cult-novel-for-backpackers-called-the-beach-in-2021-the-banzai-boys-add-the-novel-to-their-summer-beach-set-in-hopes-of-discovering-what-makes-a-b/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Beach Set Part 3: &#8220;The Beach&#8221; by Alex Garland</span></a>

Beach Set Part 4: “Beach Playlist”

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