We’re releasing our Patreon exclusive episode to the public this week! Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of working in the same industry as your heroes, the inevitable flop that "Melania" will be, Erika Kirk monetizing her husband’s death, Straight Russell™ makes an appearance, and why quirky license plates have gotta stop.

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Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi

Technical production by Ty Colgate

Video edited by Dave Columbo

Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

Original music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Douglas Goodhart⁠

Executive Producer - Anya Kanevskaya

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