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Whip It - Devo

March 09, 2026 • Tom Thompson, Tyler Ralston • Season 7 • Episode 3

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In this episode our nerdburgers with cheese de-evolve as they take on Devo's wild and wonky 1980 classic "Whip It". From the infamous Kent State shootings to Pee-wee's Playhouse, our whip smart music historians resist many an uncontrollable urge as they scrutinize the very thin line that separates the revolutionary from dorkdom. Demand your freedom of choice, or freedom FROM choice...with TnT!

Songs:

The Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology

Satellite Birdhouse - October

Graven - Lake Head

Can - Spray

Víctor Monge "Serranito" - Nostalgia Flamenca

Devo - Whip It

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Ohio

Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues

Devo - Freedom of Choice

Devo - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

Devo - Uncontrollable Urge