Best Bicentennial Podcasts (2024)

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Theonauts 2 - 1 - Hagah - Growling for the Word of God 1:02:36

3h ago1:02:36

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In today's episode we look at the Hebrew word hagah and learn how we growwwwwl over the word of God!By David Gaddy and Jeremiah Orr

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Episode 206: The Phillies Have us in Hell 1:04:12

34m ago1:04:12

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The Phillies' struggles continue and the boys have seen enough! In this week's episode we discuss their most recent stretch of poor play, ask what the hell this team can do to turn it around, and figure out if these guys are giving it their all day in and day out. We also talk Olympics, Lebron James, Jason Taytum, Steve Bartman, Mike Missaneli's bi…

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The 52nd Annual Pekin Marigold Festival Plans 21:37

6h ago21:37

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This week Bailey Gambetti and Amy McCoy join Gary to talk about new additions to the Festival this year and more!By Gary Gillis - Host

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Hiatus Encore: The Letters of Zora Neale Hurston with Melissa Kiguwa 42:38

4h ago42:38

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Send us a Text Message. HIATUS ENCORE: Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is widely considered to be a masterpiece, yet were it not for a renewed push by author Alice Walker in the 1970s, Hurston and her legacy might well have been lost. We have Melissa Kiguwa, host of The Idealists podcast, joining us to discuss Zora Neal…

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Episode 205: A Historic Eagles Record 1:04:34

5d ago1:04:34

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My god, the Eagles are on the precipice of a record that may never be broken. We are all privileged to be alive to see such a moment. You'll be telling your grandkids about this record Jalen Hurts is about to set, it's one for the ages. The Let's Go to the Phones boys discuss this amazing moment in Eagles history, a not-so-great moment in Phillies …

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Ep. 83 - National Black Business Month: How The Tea Lady Found Success in Downtown Akron 32:51

10d ago32:51

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Renea Woods-Baylor is the third of five generations of entrepreneurs, and she’s been learning about business ever since she was a young girl sitting at the dinner table. She owned an accounting firm for 22 years before stepping away to pursue her true passion: tea. The Tea Lady Inc. is a luxury style English tearoom offering a unique experience for…

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🔒 Hedy Lamarr, Star Inventor 18:37

10d ago18:37

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. She was called “the most beautiful woman in the world,” but silver screen siren Hedy Lamarr was much more than just a pretty face. Looking to help combat German U-boats during WWII, she pioneered technology that today serves as the basis for wireless innovations like Bluetooth, GPS and Wifi. Lamar rec…

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The Brotherton Museum 18:12

8d ago18:12

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This week is a visit with the curator of Pekin's great museum facility in the old Franklin School, Roger Brotherton.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Episode 204: Phillies and a Poop River 1:05:12

13d ago1:05:12

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The Phillies are in a free fall! Or maybe they're not! The Let's Go to the Phones boys are keeping their fingers on the panic button, but one member of the show is ready to make a BOLD PREDICTION about how the season will end. PLUS, the boys talk some Olympics, the halcyon days of the Jersey Shore, the Seine River being filled with sh*t again, and …

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Ep. 82 - Howard Parr on how Entertainment Helps Drive the Local Economy 30:13

17d ago30:13

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The Akron Civic Theatre has had a successful few years following the pandemic, the $9 millionof renovations donein 2021, and the addition of the Knight Stage. And with programming and consulting also done for the GoodyearTheatre and E.J. Thomas Hall, around 550 events are put on each year in total. In this episode, Executive DirectorHoward Parr exp…

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HIATUS ENCORE: Noel Streatfeild — Ballet Shoes and The Whicharts with Wendy-Marie Chabot 44:31

14d ago44:31

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Send us a Text Message. Did you know that Noel Streatfeild’s 1936 children’s book Ballet Shoes is based on her earlier novel The Whicharts, a tawdrier and not-for-children “shadow twin” that was published five years prior? Find out why it’s our favorite of the two in this week’s episode with our guest, author and bookstagrammer Wendy-Marie Chabot. …

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Dave Molleck - Editor of the "Hometown Voice" newspaper 20:37

15d ago20:37

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This week Gary talks with Dave Molleck, the Editor of Pekin's new "Hometown Voice" monthly newpaper.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Episode 203: The Summer Show 1:07:37

24d ago1:07:37

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It's the summer and the boys are running out of stuff to talk about! The Phillies are back after the all-star break and don’t look so hot, the Eagles started training camp so we have to prepare for a bunch of stupid tweets about players we don’t know or care about! We also give you a world-class Olympic preview, ask why Olympians arent allowed to f…

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"The Good Old Days" with Dick Schermer 18:04

20d ago18:04

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This week Gary is joined by Dick Schermer - member of the PCHS Class of 1962 who looks back at the City from years ago.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Ep. 81 - Akron RubberDucks: More than America’s Favorite Pastime 37:49

22d ago37:49

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Akron RubberDucks President and General Manager Jim Pfander has been with the AA baseball team for 12 years.Canal Park has changed a lot in that time, mainly in its marketing and operations-Jim positions the RubberDucks asnot just a baseball team, andmore of a “collective spirit” for downtown. In this episode, Jim and Steve discuss howthe RubberDuc…

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🔒 The Secret Poetry of Austria's Empress "Sisi" 20:30

23d ago20:30

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Long before an insatiable press laid siege to Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Diana, Meghan Markle and in-law to America’s “royal family,” Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Empress Elizabeth of Austria was the beautiful royal everyone wanted a piece of. Feeling like a prisoner in a gilded cage, “Sisi” …

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Episode 202- The All-Star Show 1:13:50

1M ago1:13:50

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The Let's go to the Phones boys have all-star fever! We recap the home run derby, the all-star game and pine for the return of the celebrity softball game. We also play a fun home run derby guessing game, talk about some stupid ski movies from the 90s and finish up by giving you the best Olympic preview you have ever heard in your life. Subscribe, …

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The Veterans Memorial Arena Story 13:16

28d ago13:16

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This week Gary talks again with Shawn Powers about the History and interesting facts about the Veterans Memorial Arena.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Ep. 80 - Tony Troppe on Developing Attractive Assets in Downtown Akron 26:13

29d ago26:13

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Tony Troppe is known throughout Akron for donning various hats: owner, proprietor, developer, creative director, musician... there’s no easy way to explain exactly what Tony does day-to-day. But on a larger scale, he's a passionate change maker looking to make Greater Akron a bright, asset-filled city via arts and entertainment venues and community…

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Ann Schlee (Rhine Journey) with Sam Johnson-Schlee and Lucy Scholes 34:01

1M ago34:01

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Send us a Text Message. Pack your steamer trunks! We’re traveling to 19th-century Bavaria this week by way of Ann Schlee’s 1980 historical novel Rhine Journey, newly republished by McNally Editions. This Booker-Prize nominated travel tale features vivid period details, sultry psychological thrills and a protagonist on the brink of a personal revolu…

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Episode 201- The King is Dead 1:10:06

1M ago1:10:06

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The boys are back after their summer break and are ready to discuss pervert Howard Eskin, July 4th, Sixers free agency moves, Paul George and the Phillies most recent series vs the Braves We also discuss Full House, high school myths, and some other crap I can't remember! Subscribe, rate and review Let's Go To The Phones on whichever platform you e…

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Ep. 79 - ConxusNEO, Ohio TechCred, and Building up Northeast Ohio’s Workforce 33:24

1M ago33:24

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The United States’ labor market is continuing to reshape and heal itself following 2022’s “Great Resignation,” butconnecting workers to good in-demand jobs has always been difficult. ConxusNEO seeks to solve this issue inNortheast Ohio by working with partners to generate awareness of in-demand jobs, develop a competitive talent pool,and upskill em…

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🔒 A Bicentennial Backward Glance 21:15

1M ago21:15

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Reflecting back on four years of literary “lost ladies,” Amy celebrates our 200th episode with a quirky list of yearbook superlatives to help jog your memory about some of our favorite titles, including the books “Most Likely to Make You Eat Your Vegetables,” “Most Likely to Up Your Selfie Game,” and …

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Civil Rights Act of 1964 28:38

1M ago28:38

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Tiffany White of the Dirksen Center and Gary visit on the importance and challenges surrounding the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.By Gary Gillis - Host

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July 6th Bicentennial Bash 10:31

1M ago10:31

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This week Gary talks with Shawn Powers, Superintendent of Recreation for the Pekin Park District. They discuss the upcoming July 6th Bicentennial Bash held at the Pekin Park.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Ep. 78 - PGA Golf in Akron – The Kaulig Companies Championship 18:42

1M ago18:42

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PGA Golf at Firestone in July has been a mainstay in the Akron community for over 70 years. In this episode, Steve sits down with Don Padgett, Executive Director of the Kaulig Companies Championship to discuss how the championship and Firestone Country Club delivers visibility, community engagement, and charitable support to the Greater Akron commu…

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Miles Franklin (My Brilliant Career) 34:04

2M ago34:04

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Send us a Text Message. An Australian author — and the 1979 film adaptation of her work — capture Kim and Amy’s fancy this week on the show. Published in 1901 and written when author Miles Franklin was only eighteen years old, My Brilliant Career became an instant classic of Australian literature and still delights readers with its feisty heroine, …

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Episode 200- The Bicentennial Men 1:09:40

2M ago1:09:40

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It's been 200 wonderful episodes of Let's Go To The Phones and the boys celebrate the only way they know how, by getting to work. We discuss the show's tremendous run, reflect on some of the gold from episodes past, and discuss some of our biggest hits and misses over the last couple of years. We also talk Phillies, Bryce Harper being held accounta…

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Ep. 77 - Everything AI: From the Classroom to the Jobsite 35:03

2M ago35:03

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Each day we get closer to an AI driven world–and that’s no more apparent than in education and the businessworld. Stark State College has taken a forward-thinking approach in developing programs specifically oriented to AIlearning career readiness. Inthis episode, President of Stark State College Para Jones and ConxusNEO Tech SectorPartnership Seni…

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🔒 Lost Ladies Meet AI 16:22

2M ago16:22

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Things get weird on the show this week as Amy and Kim commune with some ladies of literature from beyond the veil… with a little bit of help from ChatGPT. Check out our “interview” with Restoration-era author and playwright Aphra Behn, then find out what happens when we play around with prompts for Vi…

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Episode 199- Smokin' in the Boy's Room 1:09:42

2M ago1:09:42

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Produce Pat and Coggin have buried the hatchet on this week's all-new episode as the boys talk about the Phillies' HORRIBLE weekend vs the Orioles, what they need to do to win us back, and their new road to the World Series. We also talk about Enzyte, sports memories (?), and how badly we would all love to start smoking cigarettes. Subscribe, rate …

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Ep. 76 - Mark Greer on the 2025 Akron Bicentennial 35:12

2M ago35:12

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Akronites know that our city has a deep and colorful history that's shaped the fabric of our region. In July 2025, the City of Akron will celebrate its 200th birthday with a much-anticipated Bicentennial Celebration! A number of events and historic celebrations will take place aimed at bringing the city together. In this episode, Mark Greer, Execut…

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Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter, Lost Lady of Translation — with Jo Salas 32:12

2M ago32:12

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Send us a Text Message. You may think you’ve never read anything by Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter, but if you’ve read any Thomas Mann, there’s a good chance you’ve seen her handiwork. Lowe-Porter was a writer and translator whose greatest (but largely unsung) success came in the form of translating 22 monumental works by the German literary giant. Her En…

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Economic Development in Pekin 19:10

2M ago19:10

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Gary talks with Josh Wray, Director of Economic Development for the City of Pekin. Gary and Josh talk about what it takes to bring new business to the City as well as some current projects in the works.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Episode 198- Welcome Back Phillies 1:24:55

2M ago1:24:55

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It's a house divided this week as Coggin and Producer Pat are no longer on speaking terms! Co-Host Chris must pick up the pieces as always and bridge the ever-widening gap between the two as we discuss- Phillies V Mets in London JT Realmuto injury Trea Turner's return? Jalen Hurts v Nick Sirianni trouble in paradise? 2024 US Open NHL and NBA Finals…

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Ep. 75 – Dr. Cliff Deveny Discusses Summa Health’s Acquisition by HATCo 39:45

2M ago39:45

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Dr. Cliff Deveny is the President and CEO of Summa Health, a healthcare delivery system in Northeast Ohio thatserves around 1,000,000 people a year and stands as Greater Akron’s largest employer in the region. Like allindustries, healthcare is continually changing with our evolving world; technology and practices continue to improvealong with cost.…

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🔒 7 Middagh Street — The House of Literary Misfits 12:49

2M ago12:49

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Writers Carson McCullers and W.H. Auden, literary editor George Davis, composer Benjamin Britten and burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee... once upon a time they all lived together in a house in Brooklyn Heights, an early 1940s version of the sitcom "Friends," only this one populated by an ever-changing mix…

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Episode 197: Rhys Hoskins vs. Jayson Werth 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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The Let's Go to the Phones boys discuss the Rhys Hoskins return to Philadelphia and the NUMEROUS standing ovations he received. Three days in a row? Enough is enough, gang. Plus, we wonder why Jayson Werth was so reviled when he left the Phillies, our best and worst summer concerts, and a fantastic BREAK IN CASE OF EMERGENCY topic that absolutely s…

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Bicentennial Bytes - CB Smith - Pekin's first Jail 1:17

2M ago1:17

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Bicentennial Bytes - CB Smith - Pekin's first JailBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Edison JH - First Mayor 1:38

2M ago1:38

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Bicentennial Bytes - Edison JH - First MayorBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Jefferson School - Lost Hotel 1:45

2M ago1:45

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Bicentennial Bytes - Jefferson School - Lost HotelBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Wilson School - Nance 1:39

2M ago1:39

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Bicentennial Bytes - Wilson School - NanceBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Dirksen School - Pekin Agreement 1:50

2M ago1:50

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Bicentennial Bytes - Dirksen School - Pekin AgreementBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Willow School - Hank Bruder 1:38

2M ago1:38

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Bicentennial Bytes - Willow School - Hank BruderBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Scott Altman 1:24

2M ago1:24

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Bicentennial Bytes - Scott AltmanBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - L E Stark School - Kelloggs 1:44

2M ago1:44

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Bicentennial Bytes - L E Stark School - KelloggsBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Broadmoor JH - Pioneers 1:37

2M ago1:37

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Bicentennial Bytes - Broadmoor JH - PioneersBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Washington School - Town President 1:43

2M ago1:43

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Bicentennial Bytes - Washington School - Town PresidentBy Gary Gillis - Host

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Elaine May — Miss May Does Not Exist with Carrie Courogen 45:55

2M ago45:55

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Send us a Text Message. Guest Carrie Courogen, author of the acclaimed new bio "Miss May Does Not Exist," joins us to discuss comic genius Elaine May. Known for her groundbreaking work in comedy, screenwriting, directing, and acting, May rose to fame as part of the iconic comedy duo Nichols and May. Despite her significant contributions to films li…