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Melora Hardin

Melora Hardin

Time: 47:30
What do pantsuits, candlemaking, and Sandals, Jamaica have in common? The one and only, Jan Levinson (Gould), of course. Actress Melora Hardin joins Brian to talk about her time on the Office, from portraying Jan’s struggle with femininity to keeping a straight face while throwing Dundies during the Dinner Party episode.
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Episode ID: 1000525579740
GUID: f2f1b63c-cc69-11eb-8560-aff5296d30bb
Release Date: 6/15/2021, 6:00:00 AM

Description

With the success of his hit podcast, An Oral History of The Office, podcast host extraordinaire Brian Baumgartner (AKA Kevin Malone) is taking you even deeper inside the show, releasing his full-length, in-depth conversations with the cast and crew of The Office. Every week, Brian will sit down with one of his old pals and coworkers to talk about their best job ever: The Office. They’ll laugh, cry, and crack plenty of inappropriate jokes as they discuss the inner workings of the show, their favorite moments on set, never-before-told stories and secrets, and what makes the show even more popular today. Fans will get to be the third wheel with their favorite stars as they learn everything they never wanted to know, and then some. If you loved An Oral History of The Office, you’ll double love The Office Deep Dive, featuring full-strength interviews with Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, Greg Daniels, and more!

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

🖤🖤🖤

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BigE_z
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2021-06-19
Brian- you are a terrific interviewer. And your laugh makes me smile 😊 Love the show. Keep it up 👍🏼👍🏼

If you love The Office you will love this podcast!

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erica zepeda
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2021-06-17
Just like the show, this podcast will make you laugh, cry, and have all the feels. It is SO interesting to hear how my favorite show was created. I didn’t think I could love this show anymore than I already do, but listening to how much work, talent, and research went into creating this show is amazing and mind blowing!
I will forever love everything about this show: the cast, the crew, and the podcasts!

Kevin’s Cooking Show

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MuFossA94
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2021-06-16
Thanks for the thoughtful interviews and never ending nostalgia. Hearing you talk about the web series reminded me of a DVD extra Kevin’s Cooking Show. Comedic gold. I did a Kevin’s Cooking Show Part II inspired by yours for my freshman speech class and accidentally spit on stage. Who spit/sprayed the most during takes? Any memorable saliva stories?

Snip snap, snip snap!

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BSCBell
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2021-06-15
Great job, Brian this week as you do every week!

LOVE THIS PODCAST!

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Jag 2020
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2021-06-14
So fun to hear everyone’s perspectives about different aspects of the show. Love it!

What about Leslie?!

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mfseradicated
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2021-06-14
Love the podcast but I’d wanna hear more about others..is it coming up x}
I know what u feel about Steve’s interview.I kept going back in between.
Glad y’all had fun . We had fun with you

Mwah

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昂科
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2021-06-13
It is soooo good it has a big deep dive to show behind the scenes and about the show it explains thing it’s just perfect!

Just found you today, 4/29/21 from Creed’s FB post

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b3853r
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2021-06-11
I’m very excited to hear this podcast. As a true crime fan, The Office Deep Dive will be my awesome palate cleanser.
Just listened to the Steve episode. Amazing!!! You two brought tears to my eyes throughout the interview. Thank you for that ♥️

Love the insight / perspective

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Bailey*****
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2021-06-11
This show is awesome. Hearing all the different insights and perspectives by the cast and crew has had me bring it up in my daily conversations with other lovers of The Office. Brian, thank you!

5x5x5x5 stars!

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JazzerMomma22
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2021-06-10
Brian has a gift for interviewing people. He asks thoughtful, sincere, interesting questions. I love this podcast!

Amazing interviews

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Annie Myzel
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2021-06-10
Thank you, from a life long office fan who devours Office Ladies and now THIS PODCAST is the perfect compliment to Jenna and Angela’s. Heartfelt, funny and intriguing. Thank you, keep up the good work!!

100% PERFECTION!!!

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Lisasassasas
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2021-06-10
I NEVER get tired of watching the re-runs of the office. The writer’s and actors on the show were 100% PERFECTION!!!

Great show

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themanking341
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2021-06-10
I love the podcast so far digging in to unknown stories about the office and the cast. I didn’t know that it was almost shut down.

Going to run out of content quickly.

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philthyglass
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2021-06-09
They’ll be interviewing the sound guy before long?

It’s a Warm Blanket

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Onehipmom
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2021-06-09
I’m so happy this podcast exists. It’s well thought out and the fashion in which it’s presented is well laid out. It’s like looking back through the mental photo album with incites to each picture. It’s a warm blanket full of warm fuzzies and Brian makes a great host (love his voice, too). Thank you for this wonderful gem.

Heartwarming and rich

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adam.burtis
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2021-06-09
This is one of my favorite parts of my week. Brian’s heart for his forever-coworkers is evident as he creates space for them to share their stories and experiences from their time on the greatest show in history. Thanks for being a bright spot in the past hard year!

One word.

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JustPfab
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2021-06-09
Obsessed!

Excellent Work Brian

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Josh Gonshor
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2021-06-09
This podcast has been truly great. Your connection and friendship with everyone is genuine and so wholesome. As someone who appreciates the craft of acting, it’s been amazing to see you dive into those deeper elements and how critical of a role they played in the show. I have been binging this podcast over the last week and will be keeping up with it as you continue to pump out new episodes. Thank you for gifting this to us!

Love hearing them together again

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lolotorres
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2021-06-09
This is a great podcast and is an actual deep dive with so much behind the scenes info that fans really want and love. Most of us don’t need a play by play of each episode that we know by heart. Thank you for that! I find myself getting emotional hearing my favorite show actors reminiscing over something we all love so much. Looking forward to Steve Carell.

Must listen to podcast!!!

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Wizards rule
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2021-06-09
This podcast is extremely good, I mean it has to be when talking about one of the greatest shows to ever air, “The Office”. Some of my favorite guests include Jenna Fischer (Pam), Rainn Wilson (Dwight), John Krasinski (Jim) and Steve Carell (Michael). The show provides and interesting look into the nuances that made the hit tv sit com come to life. It’s never short on comedy and some of the guests are so good you have to listen to them multiple times (I’ve listened to the Steve interview 4 times). This podcast successfully captures the magic of “The Office” and lets you relive it almost like watching, well listening to a new episode. The editing is spectacular when compared to other podcasts and the over product and quality is superb. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN TOO FOR ANY OFFICE FAN.

Huge Kevin AND Walter fans!

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jazzhardman
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2021-06-08
LOVING the pod Brian. Gives me all the feels! I’m a HUGE Kevin fan and now thanks to my 18 month old little boy, I’m a HUGE Walter fan!
#trashtruckfan
#Officefan
#KevinANDWalteralldaylong!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

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Woofive
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2021-06-08
Brian, these podcasts are terrific!! You are excellent at interviewing your guests, and the love you all have for each other is so apparent!! Just finished the Steve episode..my fave so far!! Keep it going!

Missed Most Important Question

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TJTackleberry
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2021-06-08
Just finished the episode with Steve’s interview, but you missed the opportunity to ask him the most important question - why did he leave the show? I’m at least one other podcast (probably Jenna’s) the network says Steve’s people didn’t get back to them and Steve’s people said the opposite. Would be the million dollar question next time you interview him.
Great show though.

Always wanting more

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AJP96
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2021-06-08
I’ve never been one to be excited for a new podcast to come out each week, but this is the one exception. While both funny and entertaining, Brian is also very professional with each interview which I really appreciate. It feels like you have a seat at the table with two friends sharing old stories. Thank you and your team for all the effort in putting this podcast together!

Great episode!

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soulstealer007
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2021-06-08
Steve’s words reached down and grabbed my heart and made me love him and the cast even more. Great to hear his insights and his perspective of an already brilliant podcast. Baumgartner really knows his stuff.

The Quintessential Office Podcast

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Jedi Blakers
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2021-06-08
I seriously can’t get enough of this podcast. I love the insightful interviews with the cast and creators of the show. Not only is it informative to the making of The Office, but it’s also fun to learn more about the people involved and what it’s like to work in show business. Can’t wait to hear more interviews!

Wonderful!

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enburkwells
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2021-06-08
The interview with Steve was amazing! I’ve got tears in my eyes! I’m so glad we will get more of him! I love these conversations so much. I love me hearing you on Nick Viall’s podcast, because what he said was true— we are eavesdropping on a talk between two friends. It’s wonderful!

The Steve Carrell episode was so awesome!

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Chancefamily
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2021-06-08
I look forward to every Tuesday. This last episode with Steve Carrell (as well as the Phyllis episode) was just incredible. Thank you. Lots of laughter and tears. The office is my FAVORITE!!!! Thank you so much for your podcast Brian!!!!

My favorite!

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Llepo naej
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2021-06-08
I’m a huge fan of all different kinds of podcasts but this is the one I find myself counting down for every week. Brian is such a great host and I love every episode even more. Steve’s episode was the best! Class acts.

Awesome!

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dmartngtr
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2021-06-08
This is so great Brian, awesome idea and I just love hearing y’all talk about the show and everything else. And amazingly enough, much like the show itself, your podcasts are so nice to listen to, I’ve now listened to all the episodes at least twice. Keep’m coming Brian!! 👏👏👏

Bears, Beets, Brian

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Musikiscool
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2021-06-08
This podcast is a great deep-dive for Office fans. I’ll admit that as a fan of Office Ladies, I was initially wary —but this is a great addition to The Office podcast world.

10/10

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kdizzle93
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2021-06-07
Amazing! Very happy this podcast exists! Thank you Brian for being the office historian that you are.

Can’t get enough

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Jbuyea
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2021-06-06
Brian you’re incredible and so insightful, and I love the fact you’re keeping office fans like myself wanting more. (that’s what she said) I’ve been a fan since the beginning. I was a freshman in high school when it began. I still get teary eyed with every guest star’s take on the ending. Thank you Brian for this incredible new interaction. It feels like the show has never left. Is very much still resonates with you all. I look forward to to hearing more interviews.
Sincerely,
Robert

Nostalgic!

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JustJoyyyy
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2021-06-05
I absolutely love your podcast! I started listening to it at work yesterday and finished listening to it today! You have had me both laughing and crying while listening 😂 The office means the world to me and I’m absolutely in love with hearing everyone’s own experiences! I cannot wait til next week when you talk to Steve I just know I’ll be in tears 🤍🤍

Quick questions for you...

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Crawford Bolton
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2021-06-04
Were Angela’s double fudge brownies really that good?
Who is leading yours and Oscar’s paper football series?
Are you and Phillip still best friends to this day?
All questions that have left us hanging and we must know the truth.
P.S
I’d love to hear a song by Kevin and the Zits featuring Creed. I believe the whole world needs this to happen.
Thank you for your time.

One of the best Podcasts in the entire World

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KALB Pilot
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2021-06-04
Your show has great content I appreciate the insight. It would be nice to learn Kevin’s point of view once in a while.

Brian, Please don’t forget to interview the Best character Kevin Malone!

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Pa Thetic
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2021-06-03
You’re part two break-ups are a deeper dive. Great content!! So generous to pull out behind the scenes stories. Your theme song by Creed Bratton’s Bubbles & Squeek is brilliant thematically for this podcast and is surprisingly relaxing when I pop in my air pods at work.
I’m gonna rate my favorite episodes of Office deep dive:
1. Allison Jones
2. Creed Bratton (best guest - answers)
3. Phyllis Smith
4. John Krasinski pt. 1
5. Paul Lieberstein
6. Ken Kwampis
7. Rainn Wilson
8. Greg Daniels (upload season 2 I have story ideas 💡 Greg)
9. I haven’t heard John K part 2 but excited
10. Where’s Kevin Malone interview Brian Baumgartner? So many questions: has the Bear from trash truck mauled Kevin Malone? After hearing the rabbit hole conspiracy of Kevin embezzling money love to get Kevin Malone’s take with Brian.
11. Kate Flannery
12. Angela Kinsey
13. Rickey Gervais
14. Jenna Fischer
15. Ed Helms
16. Oscar Nunez (love Mr. Iglesias)
17. Ben Silverman
18. Office Sweet sixteen party
19. Kevin Reilly
20. Stephen Merchant
21. Hopefully many more to come
Let Kevin Malone speak! So much to learn from Kevin behind the scenes!!
Thank you for bringing brevity to my life, maybe your listeners can help create another timeless comedy 🎭 series with this creative/technical/business content... Love it all!!!

Love this!

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drlisa65
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2021-06-03
Your show is a little gem—- well, bigger and better than that. Your conversation with Jenna was inspiring! All of your shows have been wonderful— don’t want it to end.

Love it

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kidE&Steph
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2021-06-03
I don’t know why it took me so long to start listening to this podcast but I’m glad that I did. Every week I look forward to a new episode as I know that it will not disappoint. I love Brian’s interview style and appreciate all the information that has been shared about the show. I love The Office and learning more about the show makes me love it even more.

Better than Office Ladies I swear

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Laris82826
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2021-06-02
I just had to press pause to take a moment to rave about how GOOD this podcast is. It’s refreshing to hear a “The Office” podcast where they actuallyyyy talk about The Office …Jenna and Angela (love them, but) on The Office Ladies podcast, spend a lot of time talking about themselves & very little about The Office. Brian’s voice is actually so soothing—he's not a Kevin toned person in real life, at all. The questions Brian asks The Office cast is the best part— he asks questions that fans have been wondering for a long time & with the guests responses, are revealing some amazing things about the show we all love. I appreciate that Brian is staying true to the title of his podcast, and is actually doing a deep dive of The Office. Glad he hopped on board to podcasting The Office.

My middle name is Erin

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Vekdbfidn
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2021-06-02
I thought Raganighanda was a boys name?

Brian’s voice! ❤️❤️❤️

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BobbiWasabi
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2021-06-02
His voice is PERFECT for podcasts. I just listening to this!

Brian!

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Sluefoot Hughes
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2021-06-02
Kevin is my favorite character and it’s because Brian Baumgartner is a genius. Lovin’ the pod. Scrantonicity II!!!

STL peeps - one missing!

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EverG999
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2021-06-01
Hey Jenna- wait a minute! You forgot Ellie K.!!! She is from STL if I’m not mistaken?!!! :-))))

Others?

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scotfp
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2021-06-01
Hi brian, love the podcast and excited to hear steve is coming soon as a guest, if possible id also like to hear from craig robinson about his journey on the show.

Love it!!!!

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travsuz
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2021-06-01
Great info about one of the greatest sitcoms of all time! Great compliment to “Office Ladies”! Thanks for bringing great content.

Love Brian!

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michelle_j123
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2021-06-01
Wonderful host, interesting interviews, great perspectives. Just love it all. Keep them coming! (thats what she said)

Did Jenna just seriously say that?!?!

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Broderski
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2021-06-01
😡😡😡
So done with her narcissism. She is SO CLUELESS as to why we all love this show. She just straight declared that the entire show was about her. According to her, Steve left and the show went on. She leaves and the show is over. I stopped the Office Ladies. Should’ve known better than to listen to this today. But I just adore Brian and his interaction with his friends. He actually gets it.
Brian, this is no reflection on you. You still get 5 stars!! 5 million stars!! 🤩🤩🤩 Love what you’re doing!

Love

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Heyooooobadyletsgoooi
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2021-05-31
Came here because I love the office, and stayed because Brian is a terrific interviewer who elicits fascinating knowledge and perspectives from his array of office who’s-who guests. Not to mention great behind the scenes stories!! Truly one of my favorite podcasts.

Don’t like host’s style

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Fun1894
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2021-05-30
And hate two intros.