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Apr 25, 2026 1 hr 20 min

Fear Calcifying, Not Aging ft. Smiling Strange

from LET IT OUT Hosted by Katie Dalebout , Kyle Rosse

This week I spoke with Kyle (Smiling Strange) about generations, the internet then vs. now, how we discover music as we grow up, and what it takes to keep evolving instead of calcifying with age. We talk about his process of making videos while walking around his neighborhood, why authenticity cuts through the algorithm, and how culture is shifting faster than we can keep up. This one is eclectic—it goes from music to the internet to creativity to philosophy (and even economics). Kyle is super interesting and fun to talk to, and I left this conversation with a lot to ponder. I hope you do too. Let us know if you listen. Show Notes / Resources More of Kyle: Hey Smily Strange: A podcast about DIY scenes, independent music, and the best uncslop available. Smiling Strange Patreon: Internet Busking + Exclusive Content Follow Kyle Rosse on IG @smiling_strange Also check out @__pileup__ and @yellowrooooom Explore more from Katie Dalebout—host of the Let It Out Podcast—including her writing, creative resources, and journaling tools: Katie Dalebout Substack + Let It Out Lists Instagram: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout My Zine Shop and My Creative Clinic If you liked this episode, try this one from the archive: Molting and Slow Growth with Andrew Bird [REAIR]

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This week I spoke with Kyle (Smiling Strange) about generations, the internet then vs. now, and how we discover music as we grow up. We talk about his process of making videos while walking around his neighborhood, why authenticity cuts through the algorithm, and how culture is shifting faster than we can keep up. It’s an eclectic conversation that moves from music to the internet to creativity to philosophy (and even economics), and it left me with a lot to ponder.

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