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Jon Toogood on why he hated changing from Shihad to Pacifier.#nzmusic #nzpodcast #newzealand

April 17, 202400:54
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you'd built this name and all the
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experiences that went along with it over
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20 whatever years and then just went we
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nless I remember being woken up by Tom
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saying tune on the TV World War II is
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just started tun on the TV second plane
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goes into the World Trade Center so I
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instantly think Tom's saying the truth
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it was really interesting to watch the
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psychology of that country just shift
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when I'd go shopping at Ralph's some
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dude go oh you look like you're in a
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band be like yeah yeah I'm in a band
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what's them your band oh she had and it
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was so eyes would glaze over and they'd
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walk off pass bu at that point was the
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biggest song that we'd ever had and we
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just went ah man at least it's got some
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sort of thing to us I just felt awful
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about the whole thing it just was like
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asking someone at 26 years old John you
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are now Xavier we basically really
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knapped ourselves and we had to work
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hard to win people back you know

Podspun Insights

In this gripping episode, the conversation takes a deep dive into the profound impact of a world-altering event on personal identity and public perception. The guest recounts a vivid memory of being awakened by a friend with the shocking news of the September 11 attacks, setting the stage for a reflective exploration of how tragedy reshapes lives and careers. As they navigate the complexities of fame in the aftermath, the emotional weight of their experiences becomes palpable. The discussion reveals the stark contrast between public admiration and personal turmoil, highlighting the struggle to reconnect with an audience that has shifted in the wake of national grief. This episode is a poignant reminder of how external events can redefine our paths and the resilience required to reclaim one's narrative amidst chaos.

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    Most emotional
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    Best concept / idea
  • 90
    Most timeless
  • 88
    Most heartbreaking

Episode Highlights

  • The Shift in Psychology
    It was really interesting to watch the psychology of that country just shift after 9/11.
    “It was really interesting to watch the psychology of that country just shift”
    @ 00m 21s
    April 17, 2024
  • Biggest Song Moment
    At that point, it was the biggest song we’d ever had, but it felt awful.
    “At least it’s got some sort of thing to us”
    @ 00m 37s
    April 17, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • 9/11 Impact00:11
  • Band Identity00:26
  • Rebuilding Trust00:48

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