Episode 14

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14th Aug 2025

Sippin' On Straight Chlorine: NED Explained, 'Chlorine' Deep-Dive, & All The Latest twenty one pilots News

***THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF DRUM SHOW & THE LISTENING PARTIES. WE WILL GET INTO THOSE ON THE NEXT EPISODE!***

Welcome back to Clique Bait (said in Overcompensate voice)! This week we're talking all things NED, ‘Chlorine,’ Breach, & if/when we'll get another song to listen to!

We break down NED’s role in the lore & the DEMA storyline, the meaning behind ‘Chlorine’, & how it may all come to an end with twenty one pilots’ upcoming album Breach. From DEMA & the Bishops to fan theories & song predictions, we’re diving deep into the music, the story, & the hype for what’s next.

Thank you so much for your support of this show! Because of YOU, we get to talk about the band we love each week & it would be nothing with out the Clique Bait Clique by our side. Be sure to check out our socials for even more fun behind the pod. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @cliquebait_pod.

We are Clique Bait & so are you, stay alive, Frens!

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Clique Bait
a twenty one pilots podcast
Welcome to Clique Bait—the podcast where we stay Fairly Local, dig into the Lore, and ask the big questions like… What’s the story behind the antlers? Why is there duct tape on everything? And how many layers deep is this metaphor, Tyler? If you’ve ever cried in the car to Oldies Station, screamed Heavydirtysoul at a concert, or blacked out your hands for a Blurryface show—you’re in the right place! Every week, we’ll bring you The News—from tour announcements to easter eggs hiding in social posts. We’ll break down theories so deep even Nico would be impressed, and analyze lyrics that make you say, “Wait… is this about faith, trauma, or are they actually singing about Taco Bell? Whether you’ve been riding with the Skeleton Clique since the Self Titled days, or you just discovered Next Semester on a random playlist, there’s something here for you. We’ll deep-dive into albums—from the Car Radio angst to the Scaled and Icy sparkle, or the disappearing Torchbearer—and ask the hard-hitting questions like: What does it all mean? Is Ned okay?? And why is Josh always on fire? So if you’re Stressed Out by the lack of good Twenty One Pilots content in your feed, or just Craving more information, smash that subscribe button, and come hang out in our trench. This is Clique Bait: where every theory is overthought, every random tweet is dissected, and yes, we’ll absolutely talk about the stolen drums. Subscribe now, and remember: stay alive, frens!.

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John Joines

We are The Uprooted podcast! Just a husband and wife navigating through life with a lot to say!