Best Angst A Coming Of Age Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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The "Un" Comfort Zone: Happy Birthday Tyler Joseph, A Very Jebby Baby Shower, & Final dmaorg.info Lore Deep Dive 1:14:51

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It's time to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, Frens! This week we wish a very happy 37th (what?!) birthday to our king, Tyler Joseph! We hope it was a good one, sir...now get back to making music already! We also cover the West Coast Jebby baby shower heard 'round the world (don't worry, people, everything is fine...these people are indeed …

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Facade of Happiness: 'Good Day' Deep Dive, Joseph Family Halloween Pics, & Twerk-Worthy twenty one pilots Songs 59:13

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I know it's hard to believe me, it's Clique Bait a day early! That's right, we hurried and hustled to get this one to you before your Thanksgiving travels so you can listen and let all your family and friends know the latest in the TOP universe! For our American frens, HAPPY THANKSGIVING tomorrow, and for everyone else, HAPPY WHATEVER YOU WANT! We …

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Ep. 37 - The Middle Raged Gift Guide 1:59:23

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This week, Adam and Keith unwrap the very finest crap nobody asked for: the ultimate Middle Raged Gift Guide. From overpriced pasties the size of a canoe to incontinence pants, the chaps trawl through the most spectacularly awful gifts aimed squarely at folk of a certain age. Expect sarcasm, despair, and an unhealthy amount of middle aged humour as…

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They Hate Us 'Cause They Ain't Us: Seven Nation Army Tribute Still Catching Some Hate, Our 5 Things We Actually Don't Like About twenty one pilots, dmaorg.info Final Deep Dive & More 1:09:54

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Hello, Frens! What an episode we have for you this week! Believe it or not, we are not just stage 5 glazers like you may think! We actually have a few things we don't like from the boys. We get into our top 5 most cringey things that make us scratch our heads when it comes to our favorite guys. We also take things a little deeper on the Seven Natio…

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Seven Nation Army: A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Tribute for the Ages, The Meaning of Alternative, & "Downstairs" Deep Dive 1:14:34

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Welcome back, or welcome to, Clique Bait! This week, a Seven Nation Army couldn't hold us back from getting into all the details of probably the coolest tribute performance of all time. From the veils and their potential meanings, Tyler's subtle vocal changes, to Josh's incredible drumming (as always), we cover all the goods from the Rock & Roll Ha…

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The Poison Tree: On Discipline, Rot, and Renewal 6:35

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In this episode, I offer you an exercise, a lens through which you might see yourself more clearly. Imagine your life as a garden. Every relationship, every decision, every path, a flower, a seed, a patch of earth tended by your own hands. But what happens when what you’ve grown begins to rot? The Poison Tree explores the slow, unseen decay that hi…

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Ep. 36 - The Great British Rip-Off 1:43:55

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The less-than-dynamic, middle-aged duo are back with another dose of midlife humour and righteous rage. In this episode, Adam and Keith shine a light on the great British rip-off. From the price of a pint to the cost of parking, the chaps delve into some of the most egregious examples of rip-off pricing. About This Podcast Two middle-aged British a…

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Ordinary Time: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Updates, It's too Quiet In Here, Jebbyween, & Part 3 of the dmaorg.info Lore 1:04:02

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Turn the volume up...can you hear that? Maybe a little louder...can you hear it now??? probably not because we have officially entered Ordinary Time! That's right, the tour is over, Breach talk has slowed to a crawl, the boys have gone radio silence on socials, and we are here left wondering what the heck is going on! It's like part of our family h…

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Thumbgate: Breach L.A. Night 2 & California Travels Recap, "Stolen" LOC Thumb Drive Conspiracies, & 'Downstairs' LIVE! 1:12:42

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Happy Clique-a-ween (you'll find out later in the episode why this is funny)! We bring you this action-packed episode fresh off the plane from Southern California where we took a whirlwind weekend to see the final show of The Clancy Tour: Breach in Los Angeles. What a great time we had back in our home state, complete with some California-only food…

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Ep. 35 - Pay Forever, Own Nothing 1:49:25

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A dose of middle-aged humour about a world where we no longer own anything — we just rent, subscribe, and renew forever. In this episode, Adam and Keith hark back to the days when we bought music on cassettes and CDs, doorbells just chimed, and software came on a disc... usually in a nice box with a weighty manual. Now we lease or subscribe to ever…

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I Don't Wanna: 'Backslide' Deep Dive, Addressing the Breach Critics, Festival Predictions, & More 1:25:59

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We don't mind if it's lonely, we don't mind if it's fair, we have a new episode you can play anywhere! That's right, Clique Nation, we are back with another action-packed episode to bless your earholes and we hope you like it! This week we get into our festival predictions, the fans getting a little too touchy at recent shows, Tyler's obvious sass,…

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They Don't Control You: dmaorg.info Deep Dive Pt. 2, The Blurryface Accent, World Mental Health Day & More 56:31

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gEt out. the compAss lies. they don't control you. get out. the compaSs lies. They don't control you. get out. the compass lieS. they don't control yoU. get out. the comPass lies. they don't control you. welcome bAck to anotheR Episode of clique bait! this week we have a double dose of twenty one pilots lore for You to enjoy and pOnder aboUt. first…

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Ep. 34 - The Gym Gear Graveyard 1:57:19

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A burst of midlife humour as Adam and Keith explore the absurd world of exercise gadgets that promise six-packs but deliver buyer’s remorse. In this episode, Adam and Keith discuss ten exercise gadgets that promise beach body results but inevitably end up in the garage or on Facebook Marketplace. Unsurprisingly, they get a little ranty about the pr…

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Interpolation: Robot Voices Deep Dive, BangorMaine & Hartford Breach Recap, & Tour Lore vs. Lore Lore 1:20:44

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Baaaaaaaaangorrrrrrrrr. BangorMaine. BangorMaine! Welcome back Clikkie nation, or welcome to if you're new here! We are the "fresh new look, same great taste" Clique Bait Podcast (peep the new logo)! This week we're getting into all the Breach Tour shenanigans from the past week, including our experiences in Hartford, CT and, of course, BangorMaine…

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Failed Perimeter Escape: dmaorg.info Lore Deep Dive, Breach Tour Updates, & All The Breach Opinions 1:04:39

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IDENTIFIED AS FAILED PERIMETER ESCAPE BY DEMA COUNCIL VIOLATION OF SECTION 15398642_14 OF VIALIST CODE OF CONDUCT welcome back To clique bait! tHis week we hAve another actioN pacKed episode for YOU! more breach tour theories FOR you to stew over, breach song thoughts, and how much we absoLutely love just about all of them. It's juST so hard to pic…

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Ep. 33 - The Dodgy Diet Debate 1:48:57

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A slice of middle-aged comedy about the bizarre world of weight loss — where logic goes hungry and common sense starves to death. In this episode, Adam and Keith tackle weight loss and the ridiculous diets designed to hack our basic biology... badly. From tapeworm pills to cabbage soup, the chaps rage, rant, and despair at the lengths some people w…

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Please Use Discretion: Breach Tour Observations, Setlist Review, & Message Man Analysis 1:18:29

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Please use discretion when you're listening to our message, MAN! That's right, we're back with another action-packed episode, Clikkie Nation! This week we get into the first three Breach Tour stops; Cincinnati and Toronto nights 1 and 1 and a half. Unfortunate weather events, stealing fun wristbands, and all the fan line drama, plus THE SETLIST!!! …

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You Found Me: Drag Path, Digital Remains, Breach Tour Predictions, Nova Bishop, & More! 1:25:04

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Welcome back Clikkies, Frens, and twenty one pilots junkies! This week is jam-packed with plenty of new lore implications, thoughts, theories, and more! We get into our Breach Tour setlist predictions, Breach bingo card final results, poster giveaway recipients, and announce a fun new contest! Breach is SO great that we just can't stop talking abou…

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BREACH - A Bonus Episode!!! 1:09:27

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Move it up, move it up, it's a BREACH bonus episode! That's right, Frens, Breach is here and we have an early analysis of every single track for you. We give our initial thoughts on potential meanings, our early favorites, and how dreadfully wrong our predictions were a few weeks ago! Intentions are everything... While we intended to make this a sh…

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What to Expect When You're Expecting: Breach Listening Parties, Josh Dun Baby Announcement, MCR Live Review, & "Cut My Lip" Deep Dive 1:22:20

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No spoilers here...your favorite podcasters went to the Breach listening parties and let's just say, our high expectations were definitely exceeded! Frens, rest assured, this album SLAPS and everyone is gonna love it! We get into so much twenty one pilots info in this episode, we promise you'll be more than ready for the Breach release tomorrow! Li…

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What if you finish what you start? - Episode 2 7:42

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The Noise of Ideas Kills Your Productivity Ever fallen in love with the start of an idea only to realize minutes later you’re lost in your own noise? In this episode, I reflect on why ideas so often derail us, when they stop being about the work and start becoming about us. This is a reminder to see when the loudest idea takes over who you are. Wri…

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Should They Keep It On Display: Redecorate, Bandito Camp & The Jesus Parallels in the twenty one pilots Clancy Lore 1:23:46

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In this episode of Clique Bait, we break down the latest twenty one pilots news and dive deep into the lore and more! The Clancy Tour - Breach & Bandito Camp: What the new lawn fan activation means, what fans can expect, and why it matters for this era. Rock Sound’s Special Edition “Breach” CDs: We dissect the unique fonts and artwork on the CD jac…

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Ep. 32 - The Bare Minimum Economy 1:19:00

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A dose of dry British humour about the disappearing art of simply doing your bloody job. From dishwasher installers who don’t install dishwashers to conveyancers who treat deadlines as vague suggestions, it feels like nobody actually does the job they’re paid for anymore. When did doing the bare minimum become standard practice? About This Podcast …

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What If You Were Never Meant to Succeed? - Episode 1 14:30

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This one goes wide. It starts with childhood obedience, loops through love and architecture, breaks down in Sydney, and ends with a quieter truth. I thought I was building a life of meaning. In hindsight, I was trying to outrun a shame I didn’t yet know how to name. This is a story about ambition, resignation, loss, and the long road home, not to s…

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Feeling Cozy: All Your Current twenty one pilots News, Ned’s Cozy Fireplace & ‘Hometown’ Analysis 58:45

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Welcome back to Clique Bait! This week, we cover everything happening in the TØP universe right now, from the Breach album listening parties to Reel Bear Media’s behind-the-scenes livestream on the making of the “Drum Show” music video. Plus, some well-deserved fan shoutouts! In our lore Deep Dive, we rewind to the mysterious Ned’s Cozy Fireplace l…

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In The Brilliance Of Dreams, I Am Stuck - Episode 0 4:09

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Episode 0 - Nothing Final This was the first piece I recorded for Nothing Final. I didn’t know exactly what this show was yet, but I knew how I felt. It’s about becoming what the world allowed, not what you dreamed. About watching others move forward while you stayed stuck in the brilliance of your own ideas. It’s envy, shame, exhaustion, and the q…

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Putting On A Drum Show: 'Drum Show' Reaction & Analysis, Mysterious DEMA Letters Explained, Jocals, & The Crazy Week That Was In The twenty one pilots Universe 1:33:08

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We're putting on a podcast! Welcome back and welcome to SO many new listeners this week! In this episode, we break down twenty one pilots’ new track 'Drum Show' from the upcoming Breach album, plus the band’s wild week of news! Tyler’s emotional letter, the latest crazy teaser videos, and new DEMA letters in the mail...this week was a TIME! And we …

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Ep. 31 - The Great Nostalgia Lie 1:36:01

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A sprinkling of rage and middle-aged humour as Adam and Keith question whether our cherished memories of the past are genuine — or just the byproduct of selective amnesia. In this episode, Adam and Keith dismantle The Great Nostalgia Lie. From cassette-loaded video games to caravan holidays and the Argos catalogue, were the “good old days” really t…

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Sippin' On Straight Chlorine: NED Explained, 'Chlorine' Deep-Dive, & All The Latest twenty one pilots News 1:12:41

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***THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF DRUM SHOW & THE LISTENING PARTIES. WE WILL GET INTO THOSE ON THE NEXT EPISODE!*** Welcome back to Clique Bait (said in Overcompensate voice)! This week we're talking all things NED, ‘Chlorine,’ Breach, & if/when we'll get another song to listen to! We break down NED’s role in the lore & the DE…

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From Fairy Tales to Breach: Trash Dragon in the twenty one pilots Lore & Anathema Deep Dive 1:15:11

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In this packed episode, we dive deep into the layered world of twenty one pilots exploring everything from mythic dragons to unreleased music and mental health themes. First, we unpack the lore of Trash Dragon, a mysterious symbol from the Scaled and Icy era. Did you know this dragon may have roots in a fairytale illustrated by Walter Crane, a prop…

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Ep. 30 - The Middle Raged Manifesto 1:37:02

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A round of middle-aged banter as Adam and Keith unveil their tongue-in-cheek manifesto for a saner, sweary-but-sensible Britain. To mark the thirtieth episode, Keith and Adam are launching The Middle Raged Manifesto - their no-nonsense list of laws they'd pass if anyone were stupid enough to vote them into power. About This Podcast Two middle-aged …

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Unmasking Lisden & Sacarver: Final DEMA Bishop Breakdown + ‘Days Lie Dormant’ & ‘Tear in My Heart’ Analysis 1:02:30

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In this jam-packed episode of our twenty one pilots-focused podcast, we wrap up our deep dive into the mysterious world of the DEMA Bishops with an in-depth look at Lisden and Sacarver, and a quick look at Nills, Listo, and Vetomo. What roles do they play in the DEMA narrative? How do they connect to the band’s evolving lore? We explore it all—and …

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BREAKING DOWN the BREACH Tracklist: twenty one pilots Lore, Tour Predictions & More! 1:19:35

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Calling all Skeleton Clique members! In this episode, we dive deep into the freshly revealed tracklist for BREACH, the highly anticipated new album from twenty one pilots. From mysterious titles to potential narrative clues, we analyze each song and what it might mean for the band’s evolving storyline. But that’s not all—we also explore how BREACH …

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Ep. 29 - The Graveyard of Godawful Gadgets (Part 1) 1:36:28

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In this episode, Adam and Keith root around the back of the cupboard to unearth pointless or poorly thought-out gadgets. From the steam mop to the Sony Discman, there's an awful lot of rage-worthy tat to cover. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occa…

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Bishop Keons Explained: twenty one pilots Lore, Clancy’s Storyline, and a Deep Dive into ‘Forest’ 1:09:08

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***SPOILER ALERT*** If you listen with kids, Tee spills the beans about Santa and his reality in the one-hour and three minutes mark, so be sure to skip that 30 seconds or so! This week, discover the hidden meaning behind Bishop Keons and his role in twenty one pilots’ Clancy storyline. In this episode, we break down key lore connections, theories,…

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The Tracklist - A Bonus Episode! - twenty one pilots Releases the Breach Tracklist and We Are Here For It! 42:56

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Frens! The Breach tracklist was literally spoon-fed to us by Tyler himself and no one freaking believed him!!! Well, now it's official, again by Tyler himself, and we have no choice but to talk about it with you! More in-depth chatter will be coming with next week's episode, but today we are sharing our initial thoughts on the teasers and all thing…

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Empty Set: The Bishops & Their Role in the twenty one pilots Lore, Breach Tour Theories, & "The Outside" Analysis 1:11:09

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In this episode, our Lore Deep Dive takes to the nine bishops and their real-world connections to the Nicolas Bourbaki Group (why is Tyler so dang smart?!). We also explore some Breach Tour theories, will there be another single, and did the boys actually almost break up in 2016?! An in-depth analysis of "The Outside" and its possible connection to…

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Ep. 28 - Opinions Are Like Ar*eholes... 1:37:32

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A wise man once said, “Opinions are like arseholes, in that everyone has one." In this episode, Adam and Keith give their opinion on... opinions. From the petty or plain-stupid one-star reviewers to co-workers who feel compelled to share their unsolicited, and usually unconstructive, thoughts. Send us a text Support the show Join Adam Eccles and Ke…

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BLATANT Trapdoor 1:07:21

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Hey, Frens, welcome back (or welcome to) Clique Bait, we're so glad you're here! This week we talked leaked track lists, No Phun Intended, RykerRoad, petitions for the Big Game halftime show, and other new and noteworthy rumors. ReelBearMedia Mark gets his moment and we decide whether the clique is a cult or not (we are NOT!). Our lore dive gets in…

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End of an Era 1:08:43

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We're back! Thanks for listening to our vacation episodes and so, so sorry if the sound wasn't great. There was no way we were quitting on you for a silly vacation! On this episode we wrap up the Blurryface Twitter saga from 2015-2017, give Paolo Ragusa the roasting he deserves for his "atrocious" review of The Contract, Breach ticket stories (c'mo…