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And those broad strokes tend to be… shall we say, less than flattering.

TheCathycharacter, an upwardly mobile white woman in her 30s attending to modernity with perpetual exasperation (Aack!

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), a perennial joke.

But what if that interpretation ofCathyis, by and large, one thats worth re-interrogating?

Im looking forward to learning more over the rest of the shows run.

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Decoder Ring

Ah, sweet, sweetDecoder Ring.

Ever wondered about the history of laugh tracks?

Or the mechanics and origins of Baby Shark (doo doo doo doo doo)?

Or where the concept of metrosexuals came from?

Man, I love this show.

Ever wanted celebrated theater icon Wallace Shawn orate long monologues into your ears?

Youre in luck, friend.

Also stars Deborah Eisenberg and Larry Pine.

Its calledKey Notes, and keep in mind: Its exclusive to the Swedish audio streaming platform.

And thats a wrap for1.5x Speed!

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