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457: What I Did For Love
Act One

Best Laid Plans

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Kurt Braunohler and his girlfriend had been together for thirteen years, and they were only 30. They wondered why they had never considered marriage, and realized that they needed to sleep with other people before they tied the knot. Then the adventure began. Kurt is a comedian who co-hosts a variety show called Hot Tub (with Kristen Schaal), will host a game show called Bunk premiering on IFC in June, and has a one man show called The Amish Guide to F*cking. (18 1/2 minutes)

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Kurt Braunohler
Ira Glass

Song:

“30 Days” by Run-DMC

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