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From McVicker to Madonna: The Brain’s Pop-Culture Shuffle

We unpack how a stream-of-consciousness voice memo jumps by sound and association, from Mrs. McVicker to Vicks, tacos, and a sudden escape into Mexico, music, and mood regulation. The episode also dives into Madonna’s Spanish-language tracks, viral remix culture, and how smart speakers can turn a living room into a pop-culture multiverse.

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