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Devo's "Whip It" with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh

May 14, 2026·1h 7m
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Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale join Diallo & LUXXURY to break down their classic new-wave hit “Whip It.” They discuss the band’s origins at Kent State, share the surprising influences on the song from Roy Orbison to Thomas Pynchon, and break down that iconic music video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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