After five years of walkable bliss, Luke Ferris has finally relented to the great American tradition: the daily commute. But in the transition from city sidewalks to suburban boulevards, he rediscovered a forgotten magic on the FM dial.

In this episode, we explore the "surrender of choice" found in local independent radio (shoutout to Grand Rapids’ own WYCE) and how the cinematic "vibe" of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood helped Luke transform road rage into a Cliff Booth-inspired state of mind. From the diegetic beats of Baby Driver to the neon-soaked streets of Drive, we’re looking at how the music coming through your speakers can turn a mundane 15-minute crawl into a meaningful moment of community.

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Sources for this episode:

• Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.com
• ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD - Official Trailer (HD)
• No Easy Way Out - Rocky IV [HD Audio]
• Best car scene ever Tommy Boy
• Baby Driver Opening Scene (2017) | Movieclips Coming Soon
• DRIVE Legendary Intro with Ryan Gosling (Full Scene)
• Once Upon A Time In Hollywood - Brad Pitt driving scene - Cliff booth
• once upon a time in hollywood brad pitt driving scene

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