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Clique Bait

Clique Bait

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Welcome to Clique Bait—the podcast where we stay Fairly Local, dig into the Lore, and ask the big questions like… What’s the story behind the antlers? Why is there duct tape on everything? And how many layers deep is this metaphor, Tyler? If you’ve ever cried in the car to Oldies Station, screamed Heavydirtysoul at a concert, or blacked out your hands for a Blurryface show—you’re in the right place! Every week, we’ll bring you The News—from tour announcements to easter eggs hiding in social posts. We’ll break down theories so deep even Nico would be impressed, and analyze lyrics that make you say, “Wait… is this about faith, trauma, or are they actually singing about Taco Bell? Whether you’ve been riding with the Skeleton Clique since the Self Titled days, or you just discovered Next Semester on a random playlist, there’s something here for you. We’ll deep-dive into albums—from the Car Radio angst to the Scaled and Icy sparkle, or the disappearing Torchbearer—and ask the hard-hitting questions like: What does it all mean? Is Ned okay?? And why is Josh always on fire? So if you’re Stressed Out by the lack of good Twenty One Pilots content in your feed, or just Craving more information, smash that subscribe button, and come hang out in our trench. This is Clique Bait: where every theory is overthought, every random tweet is dissected, and yes, we’ll absolutely talk about the stolen drums. Subscribe now, and remember: stay alive, frens!.Copyright 2026 a twenty one pilots podcast Biographies & Memoirs Music Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Block Party: AT&T Block Party Recap, Unexpected Covers, Updated Song Brackets, & An Epic Lore Deep Dive

    Block Party: AT&T Block Party Recap, Unexpected Covers, Updated Song Brackets, & An Epic Lore Deep Dive
    Apr 9 2026

    Welcome back, Frens! This week we have an epic recap of the boys' return to NCAA March Madness with a killer performance at the AT&T Block Party, complete with fresh new covers, updated butt word shorts for Josh, a HUGE Umbro jacket for Tyler, and a new lore shirt design that has everyone speculating!

    Speaking of speculating, Mrs. Clique Bait closes out the show with an incredible lore deep dive analysis sharing her thoughts on why the lore is definitely not over (and may just be beginning all over again)! Thanks to Tyler's dang shirt, twenty one pilots once again has The Clique questioning EVERYTHING and we are here for it!

    Thanks so much for being here, we sure appreciate each and every one of you! Be sure to tell a friend, share the good news with a stranger, and keep this pod rolling along! We do this for you and we will never stop as long as you keep tuning in! We are Clique Bait and so are you, stay alive, Frens!

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Good Friday: All Points East Letter Analysis, TØP & Good Friday, Plus 'The Craving (Single Version)' Deep Dive

    Good Friday: All Points East Letter Analysis, TØP & Good Friday, Plus 'The Craving (Single Version)' Deep Dive
    Apr 2 2026

    Happy April Fool's, Happy Good Friday, and Happy Easter if you celebrate and if you don't, Happy April! We're back with another great episode for ya!

    This week we get into some deep thoughts on the potential meanings behind twenty one pilots playing on Good Friday for the March Madness Final Four fest, the VERY cryptic letter from All Points East, round 2 of our Best Song Brackets, and so much more!

    Closing things out is a thoughtful deep dive into 'The Craving (Single Version)' from Clancy. It's a super great episode and we really hope you love it!

    Thanks so much for being here and joining us on this journey, we love you! We are Clique Bait and so are you, stay alive, Frens!
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • March Madness: TØP Song Brackets, 1-7-Final Track Lore Analysis, & More

    March Madness: TØP Song Brackets, 1-7-Final Track Lore Analysis, & More
    Mar 26 2026

    Welcome back, Frens! This week we celebrate a very special Mr. Clique Bait birthday with another great episode to bless your earholes! That's right, your favor twenty one pilots male podcast cohost is another year older (and wiser) and he's got all the sound effects and info for you!

    In the spirit of March Madness, we get in on the fun with a special top twenty one pilots song tournament between just about every song they've put out! Follow along each week to see who the ultimate winner will be!

    Closing things out is an exciting 1-7-final track lore deep dive connecting the dots between key tracks on each album and what they might all mean. It's in-depth, interesting, and all kinds of lore-tastic fun!

    Thanks as always for being here with us, we really appreciate all of your support and interaction with our little show! We are Clique Bait and so are you, stay alive, Frens!
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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You guys are my all time favorite podcast and I’ve loved loved LOVED listening to you guys every night! I’ve been replaying your episodes and getting more and more into the lore. Keep at, it you guys are amazing! -Eva

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