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Sep 2023
1h 35m

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld (wi...

ELLEN AND MOM
About this episode

Ellen and Mom are joined by friend Jillian to discuss the comedy, Covid, and California in Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld.  Plus, SNL nerds and getting Jillian to watch my favorite show.  

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