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190: Living the Dream
Act Two

Agent To The Stars

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Writer John Hodgman in New York tells the story of how he dreamt of getting to know the B-movie star Bruce Campbell, and how his unlikely dream accidentally came true, partly to his delight, partly to his horror. (16 minutes)

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John Hodgman

Song:

“Theme to Secret Agent Man”

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