Here, I delve into the increasingly prevalent phenomenon of 'sodcasting'—the act of playing music loudly on mobile phones in public spaces, examining the layers of irritation, cultural shifts, and the historical parallels that this behaviour evokes. From visceral fantasies of confronting sodcasters to poignant reflections on how private music consumption has evolved from boomboxes to the solitary bubbles of smartphones, this episode offers a "cacophony" of commentary on societal norms and the ways in which personal music choices can intrude into public consciousness.

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