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

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Podcast: [Good One](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-one-7342)
Published: 2026-06-25T10:00:00+00:00
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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

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