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How Ben Gibbard Wrote One of Death Cab for Cutie's Best Songs

Podcast: Good One
Published: Jun 25, 2026
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This week Death Cab for Cutie frontman and The Postal Service member Ben Gibbard walks us through his songwriting process and reflects on indie rock's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices