Coffee & Flowers: A podcast about The National

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Bonus: 'I Am Easy To Find' launch May 07, 2019

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As the band launch a new album and a new film simultaneously, Chris and Dave review and discuss this ambitious new project, chat to Bryce Dessner and Scott Devendorf about the division of labour on a project like this, and meet Eve Owen, a 19-year-old singer who features on the album.

S1 Ep13: Reflections Mar 03, 2019

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The myriad stories that interweave throughout 'Boxer' and beyond all come together as we take a final look at the record as a whole.

S1 Ep12: 'Gospel' Mar 03, 2019

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We consider what it means to end the album in a garden, beneath holiday rainbow lights and with a nice icy drink in your hand.

S1 Ep11: 'Ada' Mar 03, 2019

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Ada lets us all have her neck. "The touching of a person's neck is much more intimate than kissing them on the mouth, don't you think?" - Matt Berninger

S1 Ep10: 'Racing Like A Pro' Mar 03, 2019

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Boxer's young professional takes a look in the mirror and asks us: "What is it all worth?"

S1 Ep9: 'Guest Room' Mar 03, 2019

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We enter "prison for jerks" and find two people struggling to escape this relationship jail of their own making.

S1 Ep8: 'Start A War' Mar 03, 2019

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The (im?)possibility of reconciliation is explored in 'Start A War', and when the right time is to walk away. Plus, how identical twins approach guitar harmonies.

S1 Ep7: 'Apartment Story' Mar 03, 2019

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Unpacking 'Slow Show's "fraternal twin", we consider relationships within four walls. How do we enjoy comfort when it all too often rubs up against claustrophobia?

S1 Ep6: 'Slow Show' Mar 03, 2019

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The album hits its mid-point and a fork in the roads: to go to the party, or to stay in? We explore the pros and cons of socialising and the curious lure of home.

S1 Ep5: 'Green Gloves' Mar 03, 2019

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This episode we find a tender exploration of humans, their objects, and the connections we form.