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Jan 2024
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Episode 42: The Backrooms [ENCORE]

SOUNDSINGTON MEDIA
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Have you ever heard of The Backrooms? Maybe you've come across this strange never-ending series of liminal spaces on TikTok or on YouTube or maybe some games that you've played. The Backrooms are one of our most frequently requested topics and we were curious to explore why their flickering fluorescent lights, yellow walls, and endless mazes have captured yo ... Show More
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