“Paper Planes”—M.I.A

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

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4.7 • 849 Ratings

🗓️ 30 October 2024

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Rob looks back at some major performances that came with pregnancy announcements, before focusing in on M.I.A and her 2008 hit “Paper Planes.” Along the way, Rob also touches upon the controversies that came with M.I.A’s fame. Later, writer and editor Puja Patel joins to discuss dancing on stage with M.I.A, the political and cultural conversation around the artist back in 2008, and much more. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Puja Patel Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Okay, this is a true story.
0:03.3	I have a friend who once faked his own death
0:06.9	so he could have more time to watch his favorite TV show.
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0:16.6	from forging new identities to taking their love of Game of Thrones
0:20.9	a little too far.
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0:35.4	You know where that is. You know where that is.
0:41.3	An ice cold beer.
0:43.3	What's different?
0:45.3	It's Budweiser.
0:48.3	Food longer for a refreshing, smooth taste.
0:51.3	Like no other. Sureshing, smooth taste.
0:56.4	Like no other.
0:59.1	Cheers to that.
1:02.1	Budweiser, like no other.
1:03.6	Please drink responsibly.
1:05.3	For the facts, visit drinkaware.com.
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