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Feb 2022
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Danny McBride on ‘The Righteous Gemstone...

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the things they loved about Season 2 of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ (1:00), before being joined by co-creator Danny McBride to talk about the finale in-depth (22:52) and his creative partnership with David Gordon Gordon Green and Jody Hill (42:52). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Danny McBride Producer: Kaya McMul ... Show More
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