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725: Turkey in a Face Mask
Act Three

Lunchtime With The King Of Ketchup

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Jonathan Goldstein talks about his friend Howard who gets amazing treatment from people in the service industry. (13 minutes)

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Song:

“Cooking Up Something Good” by Mac DeMarco

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