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Mar 2023
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Chris Rock’s Live Special, ‘The Last of ...

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Chris and Andy talk about Chris Rock’s live stand-up special on Netflix, which aired on Saturday, and discuss whether or not this format worked (1:00). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (11:34) before discussing ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ and the difficulties of making good music television (39:33). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Gre ... Show More
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