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EPISODE 4: Encore or Exit - Go Out on Top (Or Don’t Go Out at All)

Episode four of Cross‑Eyed Bear starts awkwardly (as it should) and quickly spirals into a wide‑ranging debate about artists, bands, filmmakers, and TV shows that either quit too soon—or stubbornly refused to quit at all. Tristan and Chris bounce from Nine Inch Nails to Duran Duran, Donnie Darko, The Office, and everything in between, dissecting reinvention, burnout, legacy, and the fine line between artistic integrity and chasing the paycheck. Hot takes, cult favorites, mild heresy, and the eternal question: do great artists know when to walk away, or does someone need to pull the plug for them?Send us Fan Mail

Apr 29, 2026

50m

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Cross‑Eyed Bear is a podcast where pop culture gets pulled apart, stitched back together, and occasionally side‑eyed. Hosts Chris and Tristan dive into movies, music, books, and the moments that shape them—mixing thoughtful analysis with real conversation, unexpected tangents, and the occasional hot take. Whether revisiting classics or unpacking what’s trending now, Cross‑Eyed Bear is for curious minds who like their culture thoughtful, funny, and just a little off‑center.

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EPISODE 4: Encore or Exit - Go Out on Top (Or Don’t Go Out at All)

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