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Solo Mailbag with Yasi. Plus, an interview with Elias Bender Rønnenfelt and Johan Suurballe of Iceage.

Aug 20, 2026 · 2h 9m

Summary

Host Yossi Salik answers listener questions in this solo mailbag episode, offering career advice for young adults and sharing personal insights on feeling lost at 27. She details her bedtime routine, skincare regimen, and makeup favorites, while also discussing her current reading list and methods for becoming a music historian. The episode concludes with recommendations for physical media, favorite venues, and a showcase of her cherished t-shirts.

Topics discussed

Pepsi Zero Sugar advertisement Mailbag: Key decisions made at age 24 Mailbag: Feeling lost at 27 and spiritual drift Mailbag: Bedtime routine and early rising habits Mailbag: Creatine and water retention explained Mailbag: Book recommendations and semiotics Mailbag: How to become a music historian Mailbag: Eyeliner and makeup product recommendations Mailbag: Dream Sphere show and favorite venues Mailbag: Skincare treatments, lasers, and microneedling Show and Tell: Vintage band t-shirts and physical media Mailbag: Influences, humor, and real-life surprises Mailbag: Dream luxury fashion items Interview: Ice Age band history and dynamics Interview: Songwriting process and lyrical inspiration Interview: New album themes and solo projects
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