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Episode 44: Ecca Vandal’s song “Molly” does that thing where the song builds and pops, delivering both the rock and the roll. Ecca Vandal - MOLLY I like how this song has this sense of anticipatory tension. It’s like we are waiting for something, and regardless of whether it’s good or bad, let’s get to it. You have just a few more days to vote for your top ten albums. https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/best-of-2025/Here’s my 2025 Top Ten Album Voter Guide:Hatchie - Liquoriceshe's green - Chrysalis EPdottie – intention (write-in)The Beths - Straight Line Was A LieObongjayar – Paradise NowDeep Sea Diver - Billboard HeartNight Tapes - portals//polaritiesSea Lemon - Diving For A PrizeWet Leg - moisturizerWolf Alice - The ClearingI’ve seen “Eddington” on some top movies of the year lists. I think it captured a lot of the themes from the pandemic. This is a good one, but I don’t know if it will be among my favorites in a such a solid year for movies: Eddington - Official Trailer  You are running out of time to sign up for Season Four of Olympia Blunders chess! Do it here: https://linktr.ee/OlyBlunders. Are we not entertained by “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman? The whole series might take me a while, but I’m happy to be on this journey (unlike the protagonist and his girlfriend’s cat): Dungeon Crawler Carl Series.