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Jul 2015
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Beach Day Edition: Eugene Mirman's Funni...

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Comedian Eugene Mirman offers Soundcheck a list of his favorite funny songs—whether they were intended to be funny or not.

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Phone: off. Email: off. Brain: off. Podcasts: on. Road Trip with WNYC: Beach Day Edition is perfect for: smiling, soaking, sunning. 

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