This show asks all the tough hard hitting questions other show are way too scared to ask.Host Jeff Scheen along with his trusty side kick Tim McLaughlin grill guests and get to the bottom of what’s really going on in life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Irish writers read and discuss a favourite story from the archives of the Stinging Fly magazine.
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Work isn't working anymore. The dissatisfaction people felt with the modern workplace was exacerbated by the pandemic, and nobody wants to be worse off after enjoying new freedoms and flexibilities. But bosses want people back in the office. Workers are striking for fairer conditions. Trust in staff is at an all time low. Economic pressures are in danger of pushing diversity, equity, and inclusion down the employment agenda. Bullying and stress are rife. We can't carry on like this. We need ...
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Wilfred is Floundering w/ Adam Gilbert
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On this very special episode of we have Wilfred Padua is in for Tim McLaughlin while he is our entertaining the masses, and Jeff welcomes in comedian Adam Gilbert. This is Tim posting this I haven't really watched or listened to the episode yet so I don't really know what to write. Hopefully it's a good one. I just know Wilfred messes up recording …
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Knowing All The Facts w/ Tom Delgado
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On this episode of Tough Questions Podcast we have hilarious comedian and trivia guru Tome Delgado. Tom weaves his way gracefully through this weeks questions. Tim also calls him out for trying to butter Jeff up.By toughquestionspod
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Asking Your Teacher For Joke Advice w/ Nick Hopping
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On this very special episode of The Tough Questions Podcast we have on comedian and entrepreneur Nick Hopping to get hios feet held to the fire of what makes him tick. This is a great episode and if you are in New York Check out Nick's Club Flop House Comedy Club. https://www.flophousecomedy.com/ iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tough-q…
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Rebecca Ivory to read and discuss Eamon McGuinness’s story, ‘Viewpoint’, originally published in Issue 38, Volume 2: Summer 2018 of The Stinging Fly. Rebecca Ivory is a writer based in Dublin. Her short fiction has appeared in The Stinging Fly, Banshee, The Tangerine and Fallow Media…
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On this very special episode of The Tough Questions Podcast we have comedian and scientist Sarah Adelman on. We get into the high school trauma, why science is so fun, and the drama of going to an all girls school. This is a super fun episode I hope you all enjoyed it! iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tough-questions/id1669524479 Spotif…
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On this episode of the Tough Questions the boys are back and sitting down with comedian Leland Long. Leland talks about getting dumped before he can propose, and having a dad that likes to do jokes. Patreon www.patreon.com/toughquesttions iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tough-questions/id1669524479 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show…
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Zooming in the Questions w/ Jeff Arcuri and Dale McPeek
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On this very special episode of Tough Questions the boys hop on zoom to talk to one of their old friends in Chicago. But sadly Dale was running late, which allowed the boys to get Jeff Arcuri to hop on the zoom instead of doing anything productive. Dale makes and he does his best to answer Jeff's questions and not put his guard up. This is a super …
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Roisin Kiberd Reads John Patrick McHugh
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Roisin Kiberd to read and discuss John Patrick McHugh’s essay, ‘Name Your Character’, originally published in Issue 44/Volume 2: Summer 2021 of The Stinging Fly. Róisín Kiberd has written essays and features for the The Stinging Fly, The Dublin Review, Winter Papers, The White Review…
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Here is the live advice show from Halloween with Grahma Kay, Jeff Scheen, Myka Fox and Kendall Farrel. Check Out Tough Questions with Jeff and Tim iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tough-questions/id1669524479 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0fy4RZhE6uE6WReq9jVP4O?si=c24824663daf4408…
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On this week's very special episode of Tough Questions the boys welcome on Steve Malden. This is an incredible episode. Steve opens up immediately and doesn't shy away from a single TQ. I think this one will go down as a top episode. Hope you all enjoy it. Tough Questions Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Check Out Tough Questions with…
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From Germany to Chelsea w/ Lucie Pohl | Tough Questions Podcast
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On this very special episode of Tough Questions Podcast, the boys welcome Lucie Pohl. Lucie is the voice of Mercy in Overwatch and a stand up comedian in New York. This is a super fun episode we hope you all enjoy!By toughquestionspod
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Letting God in Our Lives w/ Ted Barton
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On this very special episode of Tough Questions, the boys welcome Ted Barton to take his turn in the grill seat. this is a super fun episode. Ted bobs and weaves through Jeff's TQs very well. We hope you all enjoy this episode and have a fun day.By toughquestionspod
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In Need of a Mistress w/ Robby Slowik
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On this very special episode fo Tough Questions the boys have hilarious comedian Robby Slowik on. Robby runs head first into the TQs and gives great As. This is one for the history books. We hope you all enjoy! Tough Questions Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Check Out Tough Questions with Jeff and Tim iTunes https://podcasts.apple.co…
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On this week's very special episode of Tough Questions we have Jeff's former girlfriend and great stand up comedian Irene Morales. Irene is a perfect guest on this week's show, she even stands up for Tim when Jeff starts bullying him too much.By toughquestionspod
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Wilfred 2: Filipino Revenge w/ Wilfred Padua
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WILFRED PADUA IS BACK FOR REVENGE! The boys welcome back Filipino guest Wilfred Padua for his redemption against the Tough Questions. This is a super fun episode. It gets off and on the rails so many times you wonder why they even have rails. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://www.…
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Inspired By Cruise Ship Comedy w/ Ronnie Lordi
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On this very special episode of the Tough Questions Podcast we have guest Ronnie Lordi (Barbershop Comedy) Jeff comes at Ronnie hard with some very T Qs. Tim gets bad news right before the show so he is a bit of a salty mood. This is a very fun episode all around we hope you all enjoy it. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patr…
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Here Lies a Solid Person w/ Adam Muller
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On this very special episode of The Tough Questions Podcast the boys sit down with comedian Adam Muller. Jeff goes deep into his bag of questions today and Adam comes back strong with some great answers. Tim classically funny and making things about himself as per usual.By toughquestionspod
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Caoilinn Hughes Reads Emma Devlin (Live at Cúirt 2024)
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Caoilinn Hughes to read and discuss Emma Devlin’s short story, ‘The Gift’ originally published in Issue 49 Volume 2, Winter 2023-4. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience as part of Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2024. Please note: there are some brief mome…
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Patreon Unlocked!!! The Debrief of Joe Bates | Tough Questions Podcast
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Tim's computer is broken so he hasn't been able to get a new episode up this week. Here is the debrief of friend of the show Joe Bates. Tim claims he had an allergy attack turns out it was covid. If you like this episode you can get tons more at the link below Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow…
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The Only Jersey Filmmaker w/ Sam Rubinoff
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On this very special episode of The Tough Questions Podcast the boys bring on Sam Rubinoff (Netflix is a Joke Festival) and hold his feet to the fire. Sam bobs and weaves skillfully through Jeff's TQs. He talks film making and what it would take to move back to Jersey. GO TO THE LIVE SHOW!!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-radvice-a-live-reddit-a…
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Searching For A Backyard w/ Joe Nunnik
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On this very special episode of Tough Questions we have guest comedian Joe Nunnik. Joe gets grilled by Jeff's TQs and has some hot As in response. We talk what he wants to retire in, what he wanted to hear his dad say and much more! GO TO THE LIVE SHOW!!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-radvice-a-live-reddit-advice-show-tickets-885227297677?aff=e…
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On this very special episode of The Tough Questions Podcast the boys have on Comedian Anthony Moore. This is a very chill departure from last week with Nathan MacIntosh. Anthony does well withstanding the head of Jeff's TQs. This is a fun episode thank you all for watching we hope you enjoy. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.p…
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Gavin Corbett to read and discuss Rebecca Ivory’s short story, ‘Arrivals’ originally published in Issue 45 Volume 2, Winter 2021-2. The story was written as part of the ‘One Night Stands’ project, curated by Thomas Morris, for which Rebecca and three other writers were asked to write…
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Being Little Sweet Boys w/ Nathan MacIntosh
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On this very special episode of the Tough Questions Podcast the boys have on comedian Nathan Macintosh (The Tonight Show). We get do to the nitty gritty of what makes comedians different. What would Nathan rather be Taller or Smarter and all other kinds of amazing TQs Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestion…
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Having Fun with Irish Emotions w/ Ali O'Neil
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On this very special episode of Tough Questions we have comedian Ali O'Neil on. She talks about growing up Boston trash. What it was like to have a very kind but alcoholic mom. Jeff doesn't do ENOUGH research on this one. And Tim annoys everyone.By toughquestionspod
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Climbing To Happiness w/ Matt Bachus
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On this very special episode of The Tough Questions Podcast we have friend, comedian, and super fan Matt Bachus on the show. Matt opens up about childhood trauma and mending his relationship with his dad. Tim has to apologize to Matt's mom for being a jerk. And Jeff lays down some very good TQs for Matt's As. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The P…
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Having a Sandwich in Sandwich w/ Mae Planert
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On this very special episode of The Tough Questions Podcast. The boys sit down with comedian Mae Planert. They talk about Mae recording her new special. What the plan is down the line. Having children and what is Mae's retirement goal. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://www.instagr…
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Dean Fee & Emily Cooper Read Danielle McLaughlin & Matthew Sweeney
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Dean Fee and Emily Cooper to discuss their work as writers and editors of The Pig's Back. Read and discussed on the podcast are Danielle McLaughlin’s short story, 'Night of the Silver Fox’ originally published in Issue 23, Volume 2 of The Stinging Fly, and Mathew Sweeney's poem, 'Donegal', …
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On this week's episode of Tough Questions we have comedian Chris Scopo. We talk about growing up in New York, worst childhood memories and wild accusations about the state of Indiana fly around the studio. We hope you all really enjoy this one. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://ww…
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On this very special episode of The Tough Questions Podcast. We have Comedian and long time friend of the boys Joe bates on the show. He gives some great As to his TQs and tells the boys he is moving to Denver. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://www.instagram.com/newyorkjeffrey/ Fo…
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Giving Advice to Younger Women w/ Casey Balsham
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On this very special episode of Tough Questions Podcast the boys talk to Casey Balsham. She gives her honest As to some pretty serious TQs. We talk motherhood, advice for young women and do some overall comedy talk. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://www.instagram.com/newyorkjeffre…
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Who's the Family's Favorite w/ Molly Brenner
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On this week's episode of Tough Questions the boys have on Molly Brenner. Molly does her best to gives As to Jeff's TQs but struggles on some. This is a really fun episode. We hope you really enjoy it. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://www.instagram.com/newyorkjeffrey/ Follow Tim …
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Claire-Louise Bennett Reads Lucy Sweeney Byrne
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Claire-Louise Bennett to read and discuss Lucy Sweeney Byrne’s short story, ‘To Cure a Body’ originally published in Issue 35, Volume 2, a special Fear & Fantasy issue, guested edited by Mia Gallagher. You can access the story here. Claire-Louise Bennett grew up in Wiltshire and stud…
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On the pod this week the boys have The Asian Sensation himself Garri Madera. This is a great episode. Garri is very open and honest with Jeff's TQs. I hope you all enjoy. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestionsBy toughquestionspod
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Orthodox Home Schooling w/ Matisyahu Nissim
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This week on the show the boys welcome Matisyahu Nissim. Matisyahu tells us who he would beat up. What it was like growing up with older brothers. And how he dealt with being hime schooled as an Orthodox Jew. This is a super fun episode. We hope you all really enjoy it. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuesti…
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On the tough Questions Podcast this week we have hilarious comedian Bobby Condon. He sits down with the boys to give his As to Jeff's TQs. We get deep into what makes Bobby tick on this episode. We also go through his past loves and what love will come. We hope you all enjoy this one. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.…
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Redoing Reconstruction w/ Bret Raybould
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On this week's episode of The Tough Questions Podcast we have Bret Raybould (Race the Movie: The Play) Comedian, Filmmaker, Playwrite, and co-host of Better Halves with Lisa Ann. We get into it all on this one. Bret schools the boys on Reconstruction. He talks about what its like to have siblings that are all succeeding wildly. And how having a bac…
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Sheena Patel to read and discuss Oisín Fagan’s short story, ‘Triangle’ originally published in Issue 39, Volume 2 of The Stinging Fly. You can access the story here. Sheena Patel is a writer and assistant director for the film and TV industry. She is part of the 4 Brown Girls Who Wri…
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Daddy's Best Friend w/ Jack Comstock
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On this latest episode of the Tough Questions Podcast we have comedian Jack Comstock on. Jack's feet are held to the fire of Jeff's TQs. This is a super silly and fun episode. We hope you all enjoy it. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://www.instagram.com/newyorkjeffrey/ Follow Tim …
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There's Always Soap w/ Collin Chamberlin
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On this episode of Tough Questions the boys have on comedian Collin Chamberlin. This is a very fun episode. Collin does try to be funny a couple times but is swiftly shamed by the boys. Also a new fun twist to this one. Collin gets mad at Tim and not Jeff today. Hope you all enjoy. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com…
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Needing More Belief In Yourself w/ Myka Fox
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On this episode og Tough Questiosn Podcast. The boys have Myka Fox from The Great Hang Podcast and being in love with Tim. Jeff gets in deep with these TQs. Tim gets legit mad at Myka during the show. And all in all its a very fun show this week. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://…
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Pulling Answers Like Teeth w/ Tito Garza
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The boys have one of their good friends and comedians Tito Garza on the podcast. Tito is reluctant to answer some of Jeff's questions. Jeff does his best to pull the answers he wants from the guest. Tim is hanging having a great time being pretty on this episode. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Fol…
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Everyone loved Peter Wong so here is a little bit more for you. From deep behing the paywall of our patreon page we bring you more Peter Wong. See you all in the new year. And we hope you have a great day! Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://www.instagram.com/newyorkjeffrey/ Follow …
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The Tough Questions Christmas Extravaganza w/ The Christmas Boy Tommy Mcnamara
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On this week's episode we have the Christmas Boy himself Tommy McNamara. We have had Tommy on the patreon before and that was an incredible episode. This episode is filled with holiday cheer and fun. I hope you all enjoy this one and have a wonderful new year. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow…
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Dating After A Divorce w/ Adam Mamawala
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On this episode of the podcast we have another one of Tim's co-workers and comedian Adam Mamawala on the show. This is a fun one. We dive into life after a divorce and the circumstances on why it happened in the first place. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www.patreon.com/ToughQuestions Follow Jeff https://www.instagram.com/newy…
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From Emo Band To Comedy Man w/ Jason Choi
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On this week's episode of Tough Questions we have comedian Jason Choi (Very Tall). Jeff opens the show with the most annoying question you can ask a tall person. Tim does his best to not be too much of an edge lord. We talk about Jason's days in an emo band and his struggles with alcohol. This is a great episode and I hope you all enjoy. Ask Your O…
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Jan Carson to read and discuss Sheila Armstrong’s short story, 'Harlow'. Originally published on The Stinging Fly website in 2021, 'Harlow' is and available to read here. Jan Carson is a writer and community arts facilitator based in Belfast. Her first novel, Malcolm Orange Disappear…
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On this episode of Tough Questions we have comedian Jill Weiner on to discuss growing up in the south. Dating an older man in high school. And the perks of having a friends giving. There is a nice part in this episode where Tim realizes he was the only one not invited to Jill's Friends Giving. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up for The Patreon HERE! www…
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Daddy’s Best Friend w/ Ahri Findling
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On this episode of The Tough Questions Podcast we have guest Ahri Findling (Nickelodeon) on the show today. Ahri is Tim's boss and a hilarious comedian. This is a very fun episode. Ahri gets all kinds of mad at Jeff and Tim. If you like episodes where the guest struggles to have a good time this is the episode for you. Ask Your Own Question Sign Up…
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In the last episode of this season, Jo and I talked about the importance of creativity in all our lives, why taking time out is vital to be productive, and her first ever job as a kids' TV presenter. Thank you so much for listening! We'll be back in 2024 with even more incredible guests. In the meantime you can find me on substack: https://theworkw…
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