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A recurring theme is the nostalgia for millennial-era culture. The hosts dissect stomp clap music—an era-defining, heavily percussive, indie folk genre represented by bands like The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons—and its quick demise as a cultural archetype.
Brett and Mary trace the origins of the "stomp clap" trend, how it symbolizes a broader "authenticity" movement post-2008 financial crisis, with Millennials embracing craft beer, artisanal food, and indie music. This aesthetic was characterized by flannel, suspenders, vintage thrift shopping, and a desire for authenticity—signifiers now replaced by algorithm-driven content and mass homogenization.