Music Box Vol.116: The Smiths, blink-182, Bill Withers, Zao, Teddy Pendergrass, Alkaline Trio and more!

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Scrump shares a raw clip from The Leftovers where Kevin and Nora have a devastating breakup argument.

Scrump and Drew open the episode by explaining it's part two of their yearly Valentine's tradition, with this week dedicated to breakup songs for Scrump's dad's birthday. They banter about potentially having their parents on the podcast and mention recurring listeners like Louis Medina. Scrump expresses frustration with the hot honey food trend, citing its prevalence even at McDonald's. The conversation shifts to personal struggles with motivation and cooking, using metaphors like Ouroboros. They critique The Simpsons for depicting Homer as a high school graduate who can afford a suburban house, contrasting it with modern economic realities. Scrump shares a clip from The Leftovers featuring an intense breakup between Kevin and Nora, highlighting its emotional impact. They discuss actors like Andy Belfort and Billy Crudup, touching on celebrity relationships and cheating scandals. The hosts introduce breakup songs, starting with Bill Withers' 'Ain't No Sunshine' from My Name Is Earl, and mention Teddy Pendergrass' fur coat photo. Scrump picks The Smiths' 'Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want,' relating it to 500 Days of Summer and personal misinterpretations of love. They talk about generational differences in dating, with Scrump mocking Gen Z's formal relationship rules versus older songs' instant romantic declarations. Drew shares a story about his brother's quick marriage after meeting online. The episode includes songs like blink-182's 'I Miss You' and Zao's 'Five-Year Winter,' with mentions of Chris Hardwick's podcast and Planet of the Apes. They end by promoting their Patreon episode on In the Mood for Love.

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A post-Valentine's breakup-song episode where family plans and Billy Crudup talk keep the music box loose.

Scrump and Drew's Music Box treats the week after Valentine's Day as the back half of a February ritual: love songs first, breakup songs next, with Scrump's dad's birthday folded into the setup.

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Press play for post-Valentine's breakup songs, a dad-birthday excuse, and a Billy Crudup relationship detour that wanders in from TikTok.

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