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Nov 2016
37m 52s

10 - Christmas on a High Wire

THIS AMERICAN LIFE
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The final episode of Do Listen Twice, the podcast miniseries celebrating the release of the film Don't Think Twice. In this episode, some of the best improv actors in the country perform special Christmas themed show recorded live at the Bell House in Brooklyn. Saturday Night Live cast members Aidy Bryant and Sasheer Zamata, Scott Adsit, Tami Sagher, Chris Gethard, and Mike Birbiglia dream up a magical world on stage that’s only possible at Christmas. Don't Think Twice is available here: https://itunes.com/dontthinktwice
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