Jeff and Phil welcome writer/sociologist Oliver Wang and music writer Todd Inoue to commemorate the 40th anniversary of New Order's iconic synth-pop hit "Bizarre Love Triangle," and unpack why the song -- the Shep Pettibone 12" Remix, of course -- became a lasting dance-floor anthem for many Asian Americans (of a certain generation). They discuss personal memories of circle dances and sing-alongs; Oliver's research survey that heard from over a thousand respondents on the track's anthemic status; and theories on community, college life, generational identity, unifying expressions of joy, sad robots, "safe" places to rebel, and music's power to make listeners feel they belong. Also: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of "Bizarre Love Triangle."
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