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148: The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Suit
Act One

The Red Velvet Underground

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We begin our show with the most idealistic notion of Santa. Mike Paterniti heads on a quest across the country, looking for something we've lost, when it comes to Santa. (18 minutes)

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Mike Paterniti

Song:

“Will Santa Come to Shanty Town?” by Eddy Arnold

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