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Mar 2022
1h 21m

'5 Years' by Björk (w/ Negin Farsad)

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Evan and Andrew alchemically transmute this very podcast into High Art, thanks to a secondhand exposure to the Icelandic witch that humans know as Björk. With the help of known witchcraft expert Negin Farsad, they plumb the depths of not just Björk’s lyrics & music, but her otherworldly powers. Guest: Negin Farsad Walk-in music: 'The Entertainer' by Chet Atk ... Show More
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