With a looser structure and examples left up to chance, Aaron analyzes an assortment of poems to help those of us who may be interested in writing poetry understand the elements of a poem such as structure, subject, brevity, and imagery culminating in Aaron helping Max write a poem. See if you can find the melodies hidden in the typewriter clicks!

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Max chronicles the ties Van Halen and some of his closest friendships while also doing a deep dive on their 1982 album Diver Down, an album full of character and variety as well as an overwhelmingly fun-loving spirit.

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Despite beginning and ending the show on unrelated topics, Aaron talks about American sculptor Alexander Calder, his generous and human approaches to art, and the power of food.

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Aaron and Max turn towards contemplativeness as they look back on the previous 9 episodes and giving miniature reviews of what the other had talked about. The episode the wraps up with a report on their own creative endeavors as of late, namely podcast editing, poem writing, wood working and peridot finding.

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Max finally proves that he is capable of reading a whole book. Specifically, the book This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno. This book explores the haunting nature of grief and loss and, in the spirit of such ideas, Max interviews Aaron about the passing of his dad 25 years ago.

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Poetry and punk collides as Aaron articulates his thoughts on Billy Bragg's 1987 album Back to Basics, the long, rich history of protest music, and how early Billy Bragg just really wanted a girlfriend.

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Breaking the tradition of how Max usually hears about music (that is to say late), he discusses the 2018 Twenty One Pilots album Trench, the world incased within it's tracks, the strong use of symbolism, and somehow also Danny Elfman.

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On the subject of American poet Kenneth Fearing, Aaron discusses how modernist poetry evolved out of a World War and The Great Depression which created the perfect environment for Fearing's cynical and anti-consumerist poetry. Aaron also drops some hate on post modernist poetry.

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