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728: Lights, Camera, Christmas!
Act Three

Replacement Claus

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Jonathan Goldstein tells the story of Santa Claus, who, after losing his wife, Martha Claus, sets out to find love once again.  Jonathan is the host of the podcast, Heavyweight. (17 minutes)

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Jonathan Goldstein

Song:

“Run, Rudolph, Run” by Chuck Berry

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Act Four: The Feels on the Bus

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