Best Ellie Tompkins Podcasts (2024)

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Get Real! Is Organic All It's Made Out To Be? 44:02

4M ago44:02

44:02

It's one of the fastest growing markets in the United States, and it's all thanks to farmers, or is it? Of course, we're talking all about organic! From organic foods to organic products like mattresses and make-up, more and more people these days are opting to pay more for more clean products. But is it that simple? On today's episode, Ben and Ell…

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All Aboard the Relationship! How Much Has Dating Changed? 46:15

5M ago46:15

46:15

From pick-up lines to pick me up because my date was a catastrophic fail! How much has dating changed post social media? Did our parents really have it easier? On this episode of the Ben & Ellie Show, we cover everything from new "icks" to exactly how long you should chat online before you meet in person. Take a listen and swipe right on this brand…

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Hut, Hut, Price Hike! Why is the Super Bowl So Popular? 47:13

6M ago47:13

47:13

It's the question everyone is asking: who will win the Super Bowl!? Oh, and is Taylor Swift secretly planning to use love and deception to infiltrate the minds of unsuspecting Americans so they follow her liberal agenda? Answer: It's just another Super Bowl Sunday in America! On this episode of the Ben & Ellie Show, we examine the Super Bowl and th…

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Sorry about the Weight! Does America Have an Obesity Problem? 40:47

6M ago40:47

40:47

Carnivore diet, Atkins diet, Paleo diet, Cookie diet -- where did all of these diets come from and do any of them actually work!? On this episode of the Ben & Ellie Show, we talk about the most common New Year's Resolution: to lose weight. And, if so many people are interested in losing weight these days, why does it appear that we have a growing o…

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Episode 6: Ben & Ellie's Merry Christmas Holiday Special Extravaganza! 42:54

7M ago42:54

42:54

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Ben & Ellie! On this Special Merry Christmas Holiday Special Extravaganza, Ben and Ellie share the latest in Christmas news, what Christmas trends need to end, and the last best Christmas movie list you'll ever need!By Ben & Ellie Tompkins

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Episode 5: Crocs, Fake Glasses, and Social Media Influencers 45:20

7M ago45:20

45:20

The question of all questions: are crocs here to stay? In this episode of the Ben & Ellie Show, we dive into the fashion trend of a generation: crocs. Are they here to stay, or are they the next shoulder pad? ALSO: is it cool to wear glasses as an accessory, or is it a slight on the vision impaired? And, last but certainly not least, social media i…

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Episode 4: Milred Yonkers, Fruit Flies, and the Great Eating Clean Debate 55:49

8M ago55:49

55:49

Milred Yonkers strikes again on the latest episode of the Ben & Ellie Show! Also, how do fruit flies reproduce so fast, is artificial intelligence really all it's cracked up to be, and do old people know their phone volume is turned up so loud? Plus, Ben and Ellie share their different perspectives on healthy eating in the Great Eating Clean Debate…

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Episode 3: Pickleball, Gloat Posts, and Gaslighting 41:59

8M ago41:59

41:59

To pickleball or not to pickleball, that is the question! On this episode of the Ben and Ellie Show, we dive into the latest sport trend of pickleball, whether or not it's cool to post about your special someone on social media, and, for our Normal or Not, we dive into gaslighting! Is that phrase overused or does it need more consideration?…

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Episode 2: Self-Checkouts, Hotel Fees, and Public Education 48:23

9M ago48:23

48:23

Whatever happened to 10 items or less!? In this episode of The Ben & Ellie Show, we get to know our two hosts, we find out how much Ben loathes self-checkouts, and we rant and rave about the current state of public education in the United States.By Ben and Ellie

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Episode 1: Nail Clippings, Doodle Dogs, & Online Dating 47:07

9M ago47:07

47:07

What do nail clippings, doodle dogs, and online dating all have in common? Not a whole lot! Except that they're all the topics of conversation in this inaugural episode of the Ben and Ellie Show! Ben and Ellie are newlyweds who decided to do what nobody is doing these days and start a podcast! Take a listen, have a laugh, and subscribe!…

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The Ben & Ellie Show Origin Story 4:45

9M ago4:45

4:45

Just where did this podcast come from? Well, Ben and Ellie have to very different accounts of a story we're you'll love. Whether you believe Ben or Ellie, all that matters is that they found each other and you found them. Tune into this episode of the Ben and Ellie Show! Spoonfuls of Love, Ben and Ellie…

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58: Audience Choice Show 2014 55:07

9y ago55:07

55:07

This week on Wits, a special audience choice episode. We asked listeners to tell us what segments they loved on Wits, and they picked their favorites: Amazon Review Theater with comedians Paul F. Tompkins and Keegan-Michael Key, Pop Song Correspondences, sketches about angels in our appliances and Linus losing it when he’s separated from his blanke…

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69: Music Wits 58:47

9y ago58:47

58:47

This week’s episode features some of our favorite musical moments on Wits, including performances from Har Mar Superstar, Thao Nguyen, Martha Wainwright, Dan Wilson and Sara Watkins, Loudon Wainwright III, Typhoon, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo and more. Videos PhotosBy John Moe

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47: Paul F. Tompkins, Keegan-Michael Key, Patton Oswalt, Ellie Kemper and The Both (Part Two) 55:34

9y ago55:34

55:34

This week’s show was recorded at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles. With the help of Paul F. Tompkins, Patton Oswalt, Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo, we hear what superheroes do when there’s down time at the Hall of Justice, get a peek at how Big Foot influenced Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors, and find out why someone gave Monty…

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22: Kristen Schaal with Rufus Wainwright 56:33

9y ago56:33

56:33

In this week’s episode, comedian and actress Kristen Schaal appears as a jaded hamster and a cop who’s just had her first ever cup of coffee; singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright plays a cat and sings a stunning a cappella version of his song “Candles,” and the real estate agent for the B-52’s has a hard time selling a certain property known as the “…

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28: Hannibal Buress with Open Mike Eagle 56:39

9y ago56:39

56:39

On this week’s episode of Wits, top stand-up comedian, and 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live veteran, Hannibal Buress tells about the made-up childhood of Alex Trebek, hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle has a hitherto unexplored question for the Party People, and we find out what you really get at a deli when you place a certain lunch order. Plus, a Pop …

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60: Colin Hanks with Father John Misty (Part One) 57:27

9y ago57:27

57:27

On this week’s show, Emmy-nominated actor Colin Hanks tries to get kids to believe that math is cool (it does not go well), singer/songwriter Father John Misty portrays a Fridge Raccoon, and Wikihow Theater shows how to make people respect your pet. Plus, the story of how Prince melted Minneapolis into existence and music from Father John Misty. Ph…

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14: Paul F. Tompkins with Aimee Mann 56:56

9y ago56:56

56:56

This week’s show features comedian and actor Paul F. Tompkins (also host of the Pod F. Tompkast) with the Oscar and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, as well as an EMU ATTACK, and a visit from President James K. Polk the time-traveling repairman. Video PhotosBy John Moe

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37: Paul F. Tompkins with Rhett Miller 53:52

9y ago53:52

53:52

On this week’s episode, comedian Paul F. Tompkins tries to overcome a lifetime of servile conditioning as Mark, a newly liberated denizen of Oz, while hip-swiveling Rhett Miller of the Old 97?s educates us all about random dandelion surgery. Plus, we go fence riding with the true story of The Eagles’ Desperado. Videos Photos…

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97: Fred Willard with Shinyribs and Carrie Rodriguez (Part Two) 56:51

9y ago56:51

56:51

This week’s show comes to you from the Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas with legendary comedic actor Fred Willard. Plus, songs from beloved Austin musicians Shinyribs and Carrie Rodriguez. And an “All About That Bass” Pop Song Correspondence from the ad agency hired by National Bass Fishing Association. Photos…

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96: Danny Pudi with Har Mar Superstar (Part Two) 55:21

9y ago55:21

55:21

This week on Wits, the hilarious actor Danny Pudi of TV’s Community and singer Har Mar Superstar. Star Wars gets all Ken Burns with tearful letters from actual Storm Troopers in the battle between the Empire and the Rebellion. And a Wits game show, in which Har Mar Superstar uses the word “collapsening.”…

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95: Cristela Alonzo with Ryan Bingham (Part Two) 56:06

9y ago56:06

56:06

On this week’s Wits, comedian Cristela Alonzo details the completely unique brand of nerditude she established in college, Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham explains how riding bulls made his teeth so white, and we hear student evaluations from Professor Billy Joel’s 20th Century History class. Interview How Well Versed Are You in the Ot…

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94: Extra: Andy Daly, Monopoly, and the Wits Mailbag 32:38

9y ago32:38

32:38

On the Wits podcast this week, we talk with comedian and actor Andy Daly about his Comedy Central show Review – season 2 debuts in late July. Andy tells us what it’s like to play Forrest MacNeil, a professional life critic. Forrest performs any life experience his audience asks him to and then reviews it on a scale of one to five stars. We also hea…

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93: Paul Scheer with Neko Case (Part Two) 53:52

9y ago53:52

53:52

On this week’s Wits, comedian, actor, and podcaster Paul Scheer tells us about the time he burned down a dude ranch, Neko Case remembers when she found out she was related to one of the first women professional wrestlers, and we meet some superheroes who will never ever make it in the movies. PhotosBy John Moe

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92: Wits Extra: Conversation Parade Preview 20:48

9y ago20:48

20:48

On this first episode of Conversation Parade: An Adventure Time Podcast, hosts John Moe and Open Mike Eagle explore the relationship between Finn the Human and Jake the Dog and wonder whether we really need manuals in life. Plus, John talks with actor John DiMaggio, the voice of Jake the Dog, about what it’s like to record the show with his fellow …

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91: George Takei with Serengeti (Part Two) 56:42

9y ago56:42

56:42

On this week’s Wits, Star Trek actor George Takei tells us what event made him decide to come out as a gay man after decades in the closet. Plus, Chicago art-rapper Serengeti provides some eclectic hip-hop that will stick in your head. And, a special preview of a new project we’re working on! Big excitement! Photos…

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90: Cary Elwes with Kat Edmonson 54:08

9y ago54:08

54:08

On this week’s Wits, actor and author Cary Elwes. He’s perhaps best known for his role as the dashing hero Westly in the movie The Princess Bride. Elwes shares stories of the fun he had making that movie as well as the painful injuries. Plus, music from mesmerizing chanteuse Kat Edmonson. And, Bob Seger tells us what it’s been like living in a big,…

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89: Eric Stonestreet with Brandi Carlile (Part Two) 56:10

9y ago56:10

56:10

This week on Wits, Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet from Modern Family tries to convince us all that clowns aren’t creepy, and we have a new installment of Wikihow Theater where you can learn how to annoy your dad and how to sneak a cat into work. Plus, chart-topping singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile blows us away with her singing, and shows off …

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88: Fred Willard with Shinyribs and Carrie Rodriguez 58:50

9y ago58:50

58:50

This week, Wits is at the Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas with one of the all-time greats of comedy, actor Fred Willard. He shares some behind-the-scenes stories of those classic Christopher Guest comedies he appeared in like Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman. We also have songs from beloved Austin-based music guests Shinyribs and Carrie Rodr…

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87: Extra: Cameron Esposito and the Wits Mailbag 39:44

9y ago39:44

39:44

On this week’s podcast, we talk with Cameron Esposito. She’s been on Conan, Maron, @midnight … she’s the voice of Carroll the cloud person in Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time. She writes a biweekly column for The AV Club called Who in the World is Cameron Esposito, and she did all those Buzzfeed Ask a Lesbian videos. She talks with us about making …

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86: Danny Pudi with Har Mar Superstar 54:48

9y ago54:48

54:48

On this week’s Wits, actor Danny Pudi of the beloved sitcom Community tells us what it was like to work with Chevy Chase, singer Har Mar Superstar shares what it’s like to look like Ron Jeremy when you’re at the Playboy Mansion, and we hear from severely disgruntled potential contributors to Cat Fancy magazine. Plus, the world premiere of new music…

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85: Cristela Alonzo with Ryan Bingham 56:31

9y ago56:31

56:31

On this week’s show, Cristela Alonzo tells us the amazing story about how she came to be the first Latina to write, produce and star in her own network sitcom, Ryan Bingham tells us what you have to do to ride a bull, and we hear what happens when you mess with Texas. Plus, Ryan sings from his latest album, Fear and Saturday Night. Interview How We…

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84: Paul Scheer with Neko Case 54:41

9y ago54:41

54:41

On this week’s Wits, comedian, actor and podcaster Paul Scheer tells us about his reenactments of Arsenio Hall interviews from the 90s, Neko Case sings songs from her latest album, and we hear the real story of John Mellencamp’s Jack and Diane. Plus, was George Washingon a big jerk? We’ve got the answer. Maybe. Photos…

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83: Extra: John DiMaggio, Wits mailbag, an office game gone wrong 26:09

9y ago26:09

26:09

On this week’s podcast, an interview with actor John DiMaggio. He’s the voice of Adventure Time’s Jake the Dog. He’s Bender in Futurama. He’s the Executive Producer of a documentary on voice acting called “I Know That Voice,” and he’s a lot of fun to talk with. We also answer listener questions from the Wits mailbag, and comedians Hari Kondabolu an…

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63: Neil Gaiman with My Brightest Diamond (Part One) 54:16

9+ y ago54:16

54:16

On this week’s Wits, author Neil Gaiman presents the worst submissions to our Bad Gaiman Challenge – where we asked you to send in your poorest imitations of Neil Gaiman’s writing. We also hear Neil selling real estate, or rather, “unreal” estate, and in Pop Song Correspondence, Satan applies for a job at Radio Shack. Plus, music from My Brightest …

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62: The Great Wits/Thrilling Adventure Hour Crossover with “Weird Al” Yankovic, Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster and Rhett Miller (Part One) 55:04

9+ y ago55:04

55:04

The Thrilling Adventure Hour’s married mediums Frank and Sadie Doyle join Wits host John Moe in the crossover event of the holiday season. Relish the sweet song stylings of Rhett Miller, and learn all about the stories behind some of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s big projects. PLUS a super special singalong. Photos…

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61: Maria Bamford with Jeremy Messersmith (Part One) 53:52

9+ y ago53:52

53:52

This week on Wits, comedian and actor Maria Bamford as a very creepy Tooth Fairy and a possibly zombified Laura Ingalls Wilder promoting her new books. We also get music from singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith. Plus, Maria and Jeremy try to sort out which patron saints are for real in the Wits game show.…

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59: Jim Gaffigan with Reggie Watts and Thao Nguyen 56:49

9+ y ago56:49

56:49

This week’s show comes to you from the Aladdin Theater in Portland, Ore. Comedian, author and actor Jim Gaffigan talks about his upcoming book Food: A Love Story, the food he loves, and the food he just doesn’t really understand. Comedian, actor and musician Reggie Watts improvises a song about a beaver who is no good at building dams and singer/so…

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82: George Takei with Serengeti 53:52

9+ y ago53:52

53:52

This week on Wits, rappers George Takei and Serengeti. Wait, is that right? Well, sort of. Famed Star Trek officer, social media star, and activist George Takei tells stories about the early days of the iconic science fiction franchise, his new Broadway musical, and how he, along with his Gang from Sugar Hill, started rap music. That last part migh…

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81: Eric Stonestreet with Brandi Carlile (Part One) 53:52

9+ y ago53:52

53:52

This week on Wits, actor Eric Stonestreet as a Bigfoot who specializes in marriage counseling. Singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile reveals her secret obsession (not to reveal too much but it involves tomatoes). We also get useful lessons on how to cross piranha-infested waters and hear a clip from the new PBS remake of House of Cards. Plus brand new m…

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57: Kumail Nanjiani with Valerie June (Part Two) 53:52

9+ y ago53:52

53:52

On this week’s show, comedian Kumail Nanjiani talks about his first time in America, his HBO show Silicon Valley, and his love for video games. He also gets pretty freaked out about a potato in a conference room. And we hear music from singer/songwriter Valerie June, who tells us how sometimes songs come to her in different voices. Plus, an install…

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80: Keegan-Michael Key with Bhi Bhiman 56:02

9+ y ago56:02

56:02

On this week’s show, actor/writer Keegan-Michael Key as Rex, a powerful, 2-ton police force of nature who gets all the confessions. Because he is an actual Tyrannosaurus Rex. We also get the back story on Keegan’s iconic substitute teacher role from his hit show Key & Peele and play a Wits Game Show that reveals our guests might be criminal masterm…

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79: Wits Extra: Hail to the Chief(s)! 26:52

9+ y ago26:52

26:52

(Pictured: James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States, timeless comedic inspiration) On the Wits podcast extra: Hail To the Chief(s)! Chieves? America celebrated its presidents this week. Wits celebrates those same presidents with a look back at the Commanders-in-Chief, Founding Fathers, and First Ladies that we have had on the show over th…

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78: Hari Kondabolu with OK Go (Part Two) 53:52

9+ y ago53:52

53:52

This week on Wits, the band OK Go debuts a brand new, previously unreleased video that you have to see to believe. Yep, video on the radio. Comedian Hari Kondabolu talks colonialism, weird word tricks and having his high school mascot named after him. We play a new Game Show featuring less-than-famous quotes from very famous people. Plus, special g…

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77: Wits Extra: Neil Gaiman, Friend of Wits 21:03

9+ y ago21:03

21:03

On the podcast extra this week: Extra bonus Neil Gaiman, Friend of Wits! Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman is a long-time pal of our show. He’s been a full-on guest twice, and has made special appearances countless times. Because we have so much fun with Neil every time he’s on, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of his more memorabl…

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76: Neil Gaiman with My Brightest Diamond (Part Two) 53:52

9+ y ago53:52

53:52

This week on Wits, acclaimed best-selling author Neil Gaiman tells tales of his time in a teenage punk band, reveals the conversations he’s had while owning multiple talking animals, and tackles the role of a smooth jazz trumpeter tasked with saving the world from Murder Cat. Singer/songwriter Shara Worden joins us for a Wits Game Show about some o…

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75: The Great Wits/Thrilling Adventure Hour Crossover with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster and Rhett Miller: Too Much For Radio 21:14

9+ y ago21:14

21:14

We had such a great time taping our show with Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and Rhett Miller that we lost track of ourselves and made way too much material for the radio. So we are sharing this bonus material as an extra “TOO MUCH FOR RADIO” episode. Hear Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster battle Rhett Miller for “Weird Al…

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74: The Great Wits/Thrilling Adventure Hour Crossover with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster and Rhett Miller (Part Two) 55:37

9+ y ago55:37

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This week: The triumphant return of the terrific Wits/Thrilling Adventure Hour Crossover. Enjoy an all-new feature featuring married mediums Frank & Sadie Doyle and their quest to figure out just who is filling all these martini glasses with booze while they sleep. The one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic reveals the true stories behind some of his mos…

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56: Peter Sagal and Paul F. Tompkins with Open Mike Eagle (Part Two) 55:46

9+ y ago55:46

55:46

On this week’s episode, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! host Peter Sagal sings, comedian Paul F. Tompkins reads one-star Amazon reviews (and also sings), and art-rapper Open Mike Eagle offers chilling insight on the Happy Birthday song. He sings as well. Plus, a peek at what probably happened in movies like Christine and Steel Magnolias, cocktail recipes…

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73: Maria Bamford with Jeremy Messersmith (Part Two) 54:47

9+ y ago54:47

54:47

This week on Wits, you will be shocked by what you learn about our guest, comedian Maria Bamford, and the things she’s eaten that belong to other people. We also meet Buttonwillow, the world’s best salesperson, and get incredibly valuable advice on how to appreciate the band ABBA. Plus, behind-the-scenes with the Doobie Brother mother, and lots of …

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