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Feb 2021
1h 12m

Tipper Gore vs. Heavy Metal: The Hearing

Sarah Marshall
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Mike tells Sarah the real reason Congress called a bunch of rockers to Washington D.C. Digressions include cartoon violence, sleeveless tees and Trixie Mattel. Van Halen's "Hot for Teacher" and Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" are dissected at length. Support us: Subscribe on Patreon Donate on Paypal Buy cute merch Where else to find us: Sarah's ... Show More
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