TW: Episode contains mentions of suicide, drug abuse, PTSD and the police (just because they’re mentioned in the song - it should be known this is a strictly ACAB podcast and if you don't like it, bye)

Rounding out our exploration of the On The Impossible Past album, we finally come to Freedom Bridge. Jason Yablon (of album-themed ice cream Cathartic Confections fame) visited the studio in December 2019 to chat with Cheska about the various characters this song highlights, connections to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (or a lack thereof), and how this track follows a popular songwriting style from the 60s. One of the heavier conversations we’ve had on the show, we’re talking about capitalism (again) and what it’s like to see the people around you fall victim to circumstance.

This wraps up the 13 songs on On The Impossible Past - and once the smoke of COVID-19 clears, we will have plenty of new episodes spanning the Menzingers entire catalogue. Stick with us, listen back to all 13 episodes, and hang in there, friends.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t recognise the contentious times we’re putting this episode out during. BLACK LIVES MATTER. BLACK TRANS LIVES MATTER. Please consider donating to or supporting the following organizations/individuals in need in whatever way you can:

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Audio recording, production, editing and artwork by Cheska Colombo of Angry Papa Entertainment

Check out Cheska’s other podcast Aint Scene Nothing Yet

All external song information derived from the lyrics themselves, Genius.com, Reddit AMAs and various interviews. Opinions stated on this podcast are those of the host and guests and may not necessarily represent those of the songwriters, as this is a fan analysis.

Podcast cover photo taken/modeled by Bobbi Van Etten
Episode art photo of Freedom Bridge taken by Brandon Finnegan

Theme music by Ryan Heenan

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