Best Throwdown Comedy Podcasts (2024)

Frank Murphy and Becca James hosted the Fair Food Throwdown at the Tennessee Valley Fair on September 7, 2024. The contest is open to the food concessionaires at the Fair. This year’s winners were: Sweet Tea/Lemonade – The Fillin’ Station Frozen Beverage – McGrotha Foods Corn Dog – Queen Bee’s Concessions Deep Fried Food – Red Box Grill Internation…

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Lee Stuart 3 | Rogue Lab | Shirt Show 223 1:49:44

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On this episode of Shirt Support, we connected with Lee Stuart and tackled heavy topics of depression, anxiety, and mental health. Further topics of discussion include: Dilly contemplating embroidery, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, trying different treatment options, diet & exercise, addressing burnout, writing vs typing, accountability, and how…

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Max Hellmann 2 | Family Industries | Shirt Show 222 1:11:48

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Back again on the pod we’ve got Max from Family Industries. We just got back from an event he was working his magic at, and we had to have him on again. After all, the industry has changed a lot in the last few years, especially in the live events market. Topics of discussion include: Airplane food, managing short weeks, jet lag, live activations, …

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Episode 0144 - OC Can You Say 44:31

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera. Kathryn will sing in Marble City Opera’s free concert at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Cathedral Concert Series. Reserve a free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-marble-city-opera…

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Zach, Seth, Omar, Sanger, Cory, Cody | Print Masters Throwdown | Shirt Show 221 1:28:10

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Catching back up with Zach as he and his crew are developing a way to bring fun and competition into the industry, and they're calling it the Print Masters Throwdown. Topics of discussion include: Creed, Oasis, waterbed camp, finding your role in the industry, curveball and virtual challenges, burnout getting in the way of growth, viewer voting, th…

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Friday Phone Jacks Prank Call: Not Doin' It! No Wedding For Me! 3:10

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Deb asked us to prank her brother abt their "Mom's Boyfriend's Daughter's" wedding! He is TICKED when told how much the gift is that he's gonna have to pay for!By Zimmer Communications

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Episode 0143 - Marbits & Pieces 55:27

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Dave Fennell. Frank and Dave used to improvise together as members of Einstein Simplified. The audio of the Frank & Friends Show is available on the website and smartphone app of FUN 105.9, where Frank is a deejay. On Fridays, he pays homage to one of his radio mentors by stretching out the phrase “it’s Friday.”…

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Alex Haug | Twin City Tees | Shirt Show 220 1:18:44

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After a brief hiatus on the high seas, Dilly has returned with tales from his time away and newly reinforced fears for the future of humanity. As a good screen printing podcast does, we do eventually talk shop, this time with Alex Haug of Twin City Tees. A lifer by trade, our discussion naturally begs the question: Was it all worth it? Topics of di…

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Episode 0142 - That Is a Strong Sauce 55:13

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera. Find season tickets and information at https://www.marblecityopera.com/tickets Frank and Becca James will emcee two food competitions in the Jacob Building at the Tennessee Valley Fair. They will host the Fair Food Throwdown on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and the …

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Jared Gavard | JG Graphics | Shirt Show 219 1:23:13

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After a 4+ year recording streak, Dilly missed his first episode of Shirt Show. But who better to fill his shoes than 40 year old celebrity guest host Nick Wood? We put together a hot episode with Mr. JG of JG Graphics, a full time firefighter and shirt head. Starting from the ground up with his brother and a self made press, Jared has successfully…

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Kat Chat Theme Songs 3:04

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Cosmo surprised Kat with new Kat Chat theme songs. Which one do you like better??By Zimmer Communications

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Episode 0141 - Filter Buster 53:09

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer. Mitch likes to solve the Sunday and Monday crossword puzzles. Both he and Frank try to solve the Monday puzzle as fast as possible. Frank has broken the five-minute barrier but Mitch has yet to go “sub 5.” Mitch and his wife went to Glacier National Park and Yellowstone Na…

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Bruce & Steven | Printhustlers Podcast | Shirt Show 218 2:00:57

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What is an exit strategy, when do we need one, and do we even need one at all? We put our heads together with Bruce & Steven, and our mind amalgamation provided a rich conversation filled with plenty of questions, a few answers, and just an overall good time. A good time that would never touch on anything too personal, or even think about hitting a…

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Friday Phone Jacks Prank Call: Happy Birthday Ben! 3:56

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Gwen asked us to prank her son Ben so we pretended that today was his birthday and we had a big surprise for him!By Zimmer Communications

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Michelle Moxley | Fahrenheit AI | Shirt Show 217 1:21:20

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This episode description was created with Ai: Dive into our episode with Michelle Moxley, where the conversation takes us from her adventurous summer road trip in an RV to the forefront of AI in the creative industry. Michelle, who made a notable shift from screen printing to the digital design space, shares her insights on integrating AI into your…

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Throwback Throwdown 4:09

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Listener Amanda from CoMo Takes on Cosmo in this week's battle. See how many songs you can get right!By Zimmer Communications

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Friday Phone Jacks 5:17

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WHen are you gonna get rid of that dumpster out of your driveway??By Zimmer Communications

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Tate & Reesa | Free Cheese Prints | Shirt Show 216 1:24:50

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Free Cheese Prints has come a long way from their humble punk roots, but their business aspirations remain grounded, and complimentary to the lifestyle Tate & Reesa want to lead. A rare quality among entrepreneurs, Tate & Reesa's ability to prioritize a healthy work/life balance over blindly scaling their business provided a very refreshing perspec…

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Friday Phone Jacks: The Anniversary Cruise 5:18

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Stephanie and Christopher are gonna be leaving tomorrow for their 5th wedding anniversary on a cruise....or are they??By Zimmer Communications

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Gabe Schmand | MAYB TMRW | Shirt Show 215 1:31:21

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Back on the pod, we've got Gabe from MAYB TMRW. This time with a timely topic to discuss, painful customers. Who are they, how are they created, and what are we to do about them? Topics of discussion include: Iced tea intervention, battling heat, bucket hats, new presses, sticker mule, Tenacious D, being personable, QR codes, and eggs.…

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Jeremy Panda | Peace & Cotton | Shirt Show 214 1:29:42

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Jeremy Panda is the mad scientist behind Peace & Cotton. Sure they have multiple locations and offer many services, but they are constantly pushing their boundaries and keeping things fun and interesting with their live print activations. That really caught our attention and we were stoked to get a peek behind the curtain and understand a bit of th…

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Jared Mendelewicz | AKT | Shirt Show 213 1:30:02

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Back on the pod is Mr. Jared Mendelewicz, of AKT. Originally based in Florida, they are now expanding a second location out west in Nevada. We’re catching up, we’re talking expansion, and getting into the nitty gritty of their fulfillment and full package merch services. Topics of discussion include: Farmers tans, puzzles, memes, M80s, Applebee’s, …

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Andy’s Frozen Custard on Cedar Bluff Road 13:33

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Becca James, for the “friends and family” celebration at the new Andy’s Frozen Custard, 513 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville. Website: https://locations.eatandys.com/ll/US/TN/Knoxville/513-North-Cedar-Bluff-Road This is the third Andy’s location in East Tennessee and the second in Knoxville. Franchisee Tom Gass te…

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Wayne Sherman | Ohio City Screen Printing | Shirt Show 212 1:09:31

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Fresh out of a business partnership, Wayne Sherman is pushing Ohio City Screen Printing's boundaries with his fiancé by his side. With a long list of print shops in his employment history, Wayne has a strong self awareness with his operation, and is dialing in exactly where he wants to take it. Topics of discussion include: Hydroponics, hawk tuah, …

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Friday Phone Jacks: The Personalized Plate 4:42

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She got WHAT on her vanity plate? WOAH!By Zimmer Communications

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Seth Woodruff | R&S Printing | Shirt Show 211 1:27:52

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Specializing in high color counts and a beachy Comfort Colors aesthetic, Seth’s ability to sell R&S’s services to new customers face to face has proven to be able to get them through just about anything, including hurricanes. Topics of discussion include: Amazon, urine, lord of the rings, bird rescue, hiring stupid people, a $150k mistake, working …

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John Magee | @traveling_screenprinter | Shirt Show 210 1:27:25

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Printing since ’92, and on the path of print education, John Magee has helped countless shops improve their prints and processes, ourselves included. You can follow him around the globe @traveling_screenprinter. Topics of discussion include: Sitting and standing, homework, favorite blanks, battling over print placement, false gurus, getting into so…

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Episode 0140 - Whitney of Houston 54:38

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Whitney Wells, who is the social media coordinator for Marble City Opera. Find Whitney online at https://www.instagram.com/whitneywellssoprano/ Whitney is from Texas. She is in town to work as the assistant stage manager for Marble City Opera’s production of il Tabarro. There will be a concert version of il Taba…

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Derek Robinson | All Color Ink | Shirt Show 209 1:12:40

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Derek Robinson had an interest in screen printing, and after a turn of events forced him to jump into the print game, he now finds himself at the helm of the long established, All Color Ink. Topics of discussion include: Office distractions, quoting, Coldplay, balls, sports camps, contract printing properly, longterm employees, the importance of pa…

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Eddy Kay | Gator Studios | Shirt Show 208 1:23:08

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There are definitely more than a few paths that lead to the life of a screen printer, and for Eddy, there were quite a few stops along the way to founding Gator Studios. This Army combat veteran, and former trucker, is now sitting pretty on a few acres cranking out shirts for a clientele he has built solely on word of mouth, and shared interests. T…

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Episode 0139 - Match-22 40:49

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Logan Murrell, who is a singer and songwriter. Frank asks why Logan changed her Instagram handle to include the word vibes. Find Logan at https://www.instagram.com/loganmurrellvibes/ Frank went back to the pool supply store to have his pool water tested. He was surprised to learn he needed to add 12 pounds of ch…

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Adrienne Palmer | DTFprinting.com | Shirt Show 207 1:05:39

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We crashed the Logo Daddy House Party, had excellent hangs, and great conversations with Adrienne Palmer from DTFprinting.com, and John Gibbs from Logo Daddy. Topics of discussion include: DTF education and resources, 3 ways to integrate DTF into your shop, a failed hypnotist, the safety of transfer powder, a 3 round blank T-shirt draft, Logo Daddy…

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Brent Amdor | Lumberjack Design Co. | Shirt Show 206 1:17:32

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Winterset is home to John Wayne, numerous llamas, and Lumberjack Design Co. Brent, the man responsible for said llamas and print shop, is looking to expand outside of his community, while maintaining his personable customer experience. Like a shepherd leading his flock to greener pastures, Brent is trying to show his surrounding Iowan communities t…

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Jacquie Mahan | The Awesome Company | Shirt Show 205 1:32:08

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From art, to pilates, to screen printing with a purpose. Jacquie didn't go through the typical print journey, nor did she found a typical print shop. Centered around empowering and employing autistic adults, they've made an impact in Columbus, Ohio, but Jacquie's story just may make an impact on you as well. Topics of discussion include: Group chat…

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Steve Paulson | Short Batch | Shirt Show 204 1:26:50

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Got up bright and early to chat across the globe and across the construct of time with our friend from down under, Steve Paulson. Having started Short Batch with the mentality of no job is too small, he just may need to rebrand after all the success and growth he’s had over the years. Naturally, we’ve offered him the perfect name to switch to. Topi…

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Episode 0138 - Dads & Grads 45:57

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer. Frank met someone named Duran who posts reaction videos on YouTube. Mitch suggests that Duran record his reaction to the Frank & Friends Show. Frank is wearing a shirt that he hasn’t worn in a couple of years. A news anchor once told Frank that he doesn’t tuck in his shirt…

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Spring Break '24 Recap | Shirt Show 203 51:59

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Back home from our Chicago travels, still buzzing from our Spring Break event we held at M&R. Not exactly focused, but not NOT coherent, you know? Anyway, topics of discussion include: Setting travel goals, rolling with the punches everyday, advice for our younger selves, emotional considerations, unsubscribing, procedure for names on back of shirt…

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Episode 0137 - Authorized 53:48

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Frank Murphy is joined by author Thomas D. Taylor, who can be found online at https://thomasdtaylor.wordpress.com/. Thomas and his wife Elyse Bruce adopted some former “hoarder house” cats. Thomas writes horror stories and offers to make Frank a victim in one of his stories. Elyse writes Missy Barrett mysteries. She invited Frank to read a chapter …

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Drew Fehlman | West Cliff Ink | Shirt Show 202 1:08:03

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After recently scaling back a bit, Drew is keeping things simple at West Cliff Ink. If he ever decides to scale again, it’s gonna be built on a solid foundation. In the mean time, he and his tight crew are in a great spot, and the Santa Cruz weather isn’t too bad either. Topics of discussion include: ThreadX, solar eclipse, business picking up a bi…

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Episode 0136 - Hey Boss 45:24

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera. As predicted on a previous episode, they enjoy a cider in their Frank & Friends Show pint glasses. Frank’s picture is on page 66 of the April issue of VIP Knoxville magazine as part of its coverage of the Amadeus Chamber Ensemble’s program of “French Opera Jewels.” Frank and H…

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Sammy Lapcevic | Branded Threads | Shirt Show 201 1:21:00

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Sammy is nearly 5 years into his print journey with Branded Threads, and this former wrestler is still sweeping people off their feet, but with a little less spandex, and a lot more shirts. Operating out of his sweet barndominium setup, Sammy is burning the candle at both ends a bit, and is looking for some help, and a little more sleep. Topics of …

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Episode 0135 - Hello Mitch-Again! 54:25

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer. They are using Frank & Friends Show pint glasses for the first time. Mitch thought Mo the tortoise was ceramic but Frank urges him to watch episode 0019 at https://youtu.be/_LmUlhl7Kdk for the whole story. Frank and Mitch are not offended by meat but Frank’s friend Bean do…

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Dave Gardner | Part Deux | Shirt Show 200 1:30:23

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200 episodes in and we're planning for the sweet and inevitable embrace of death, Dave and Andy bury the hatchet, Dave quizzes our print knowledge, we talk about our first jobs, the creative process, artistic instinct, and the meaning of life.By SHIRT SHOW

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Episode 0134 - Duck, Duck, Bruce 55:43

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Elyse Bruce, Creative Dynamo. Elyse’s newest Missy Barrett mystery, The Case of the Missing Muskets, includes a chapter in which Missy and her mother visit the Frank & Friends Show. Frank and his wife Jere had leg-of-lamb for Easter. They tried to find a jar of mint jelly at a supermarket, which did not have any…

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Zach Merrill | Action Tees | Shirt Show 199 1:29:11

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Living between artistry and industry, Zach’s retro inspired prints are fueled by a genuine love for the project itself, and the quality and integrity of his prints truly shine through. Topics of discussion include: A lil AC recap, butt rock, vintage clothing, poster printing, limited editions, scalpers, custom packaging, chasing inspiration over mo…

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Episode 0133 - The Mitch Is Back 51:13

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer. Mitch watched his previous episode and wanted to make some adjustments. Mitch thinks that Frank & Friends sounds like Frankenfriends. Mitch asks Frank about the process of writing questions for Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl. Frank and his wife have been reorganizing and rewriti…

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Daniel, Grant, & Ian | DGI Apparel | Shirt Show 198 1:27:39

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So, 2 coders and a printer walk into MIT... naturally, they put their heads together, as well as their initials, and now it looks like the pain in the ass of ordering blanks has been streamlined. Topics of discussion include: movie concessions, social media breaks, how DGI's website works for you, a demo of their purchasing experience, future devel…

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Friday Phone Jacks Prank Call: Why Is He Green?? 4:16

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James asked us to punk his buddy Tim who works for an insurance company and is trying to hire a few good people for his company! Why does he cancel the interview for next week???By Zimmer Communications

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Episode 0132 - Paddy, Peeps, and Pal’s 1:05:03

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Sarah Roberto, who arrived early for the recording. Frank came from a family that runs late but his wife Jere came from a family that runs early. Frank’s friend Bean is moving back to England this week. They made plans to meet for lunch at a restaurant in Harriman. Frank planned to be early for their meeting but…

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