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Medium Build's Nick Carpenter on growing up and finding his way back to fun

NPR | By Henry Larson,

Elissa Nadworny , Janaya Williams

Published October 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM CDT

Nick Carpenter, who makes music as Medium Build, talks about his new album "King of Having Fun" and finding moments that make him feel like a kid again.

Henry Larson

Elissa Nadworny

Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent covering higher education. She previously covered reproductive rights and abortion.

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Janaya Williams

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