Episodes

  • 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
    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
    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
  • Excuse Us While We Sing to the Sky: 'Screen' Deep Dive, Common Misheard Lyrics, & More
    Mar 19 2026

    Welcome, Frens, to an all new (and improved) Clique Bait! That's right, your favorite Mrs. Clique Bait got a new mic, we debut our new recorder with effects galore, and we get into our song deep dive complete with the music itself!

    This week we cover all the latest twenty one pilots news and notes, including 'Drag Path' taking over the #2 streaming spot of all TOP songs, Jebby on the red carpet at SXSW, common misheard lyrics, listener interactions, and a very insightful deep dive into Vessel's 'Screen.'

    It's an action-pack episode and we're so glad you're here for it! We are Clique Bait and so are you, stay alive, Frens!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Frisson: 'Drag Path' Continues to Give the World Chills, Updates Galore, & First Track Lore Theories
    Mar 12 2026

    Do you ever get that funny feeling of chills or goosebumps when you listen to the boys? That undeniable feeling that something magical is moving through your soul and body all at once? Yeah, we do too, and it turns out it has a name! Introducing you to Frisson - a natural phenomenon that occurs in only a percentage of humans when they experience something particularly moving and emotional. If you listen to twenty one pilots long enough, this is bound to happen to you at some point and we're here to talk about it!

    While we've got you all up in your frissons, we also get into some major 'Drag Path' chart news, tons of listener updates, and the start of what will be a mega lore deep dive series into the potential hidden meanings behind track numbers, track placement on the albums, and what the heck it all means! Like and subscribe to get the full story as the show goes on!

    Thank you all for being here, it means everything to us! Keep the story going by telling your mom, your dog, your dog's best fren, and your dog's best fren's grandma! The more the merrier here at the Clique Bait podcast! We are Clique Bait and so are you, stay alive, Frens!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Oh, Mrs. Clique Bait: 'More Than We Ever Imagined' Review, News & Notes, & 'Oh Ms Believer' Deep Dive
    Mar 5 2026

    Hey, Fres, welcome back to the show! This week is a Mrs. Clique Bait-heavy episode and your favorite Mr. is riding the struggle bus with his voice. Sorry about that, but we're still here for ya because we ain't no quitters!

    This week, we review our experience at the #4 movie in the world, 'More Than We Ever Imagined.' It was SO good! Mexico City really showed out and we love our international Clique for making this a great film. Kudos to Mark as well, what a flick!

    We close things out with a thoughtful deep dive into 'Oh Ms Believer' from Self Titled. Mrs. Clique Bait breaks it down in a way only she can; deep, spiritual, and just so beautiful...just like her.

    Thank you all for listening and sharing and all the things! We love you! It's a mad world out there, fam, so stay safe. We are Clique Bait and so are you, stay alive, Frens!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Innings Festival: Mr. & Mrs. Clique Bait Take Innings Fest, 'More Than We Ever Imagined' is Here, 'Drag Path' Live Debut, & More!
    Feb 26 2026

    You guys, we're back with all the innings Festival goodness your little hearts desire! That's right, your favorite parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clique Bait took Tempe by storm and dominated the Innings Festival so we can bring you all the news and notes from an absolutely INCREDIBLE twenty one pilots show last Saturday night.

    We're sure you've all heard already, but we are here to confirm that we got 'Center Mass' live debut, 'One Way' live debut, 'Stolen Dance' by Milky Chance cover live debut, and 'Drag path' live debut!!! Not only that, we got Josh Dun on a huge tower platform, Tyler dancing his way through the premium cabanas, two crowd stands, 'Seven Nation Army,' and JOSH DUN IS OUR DAD!!! It was truly a show to remember and we have all the details for ya!

    Thanks for tuning in and sharing with all your friends! You all mean so much to us and we just love doing this show for you! We are Clique Bait and so are you, stay alive, Frens!

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Drag Path: Surprise 'Drag Path' Single & Video Drop, Analysis, & 'Tally' Deep Dive
    Feb 19 2026

    Welcome back to Clique Bait, every-BUNNY! What a special week so far! Here we thought we would just be getting ready for Innings Festival and the boys decide to surprise drop a 'Drag Path' single WITH a video! Wait what, wait what?! We were just as shocked as all of you and we jump right into it to give you our takes on Little Bunny Foo Foo and his new video.

    In case you missed it, go back and find Episode 19, "You Found Me" for a proper deep dive on the original cut of 'Drag Path,' but for this episode we focus strictly on the video be cause boy what an unexpected turn of events that was! From the 'Out of a Forest' origins of the video to how it applies to everyone's new favorite song, we have all the angles covered for you (for now...expect a lot more as time goes on!). We also get into all your favorite segments with TOP fans doing amazing things and listener interactions!

    Closing things out this week is a spiritually-focused deep dive into 'Tally,' the 12th song from Breach. It's already a banger but it hits even harder when you apply some deep meaning to it.

    Thank you all as always for all your love and support! If you find yourself at Innings Fest this weekend, keep an eye out for your favorite twenty one pilots podcasting couple! We are Clique Bait and so are you, stay alive, Frens!

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    1 hr and 16 mins