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May 2024
2h 16m

Sebastian Maniscalco

Armchair Umbrella
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Sebastian Maniscalco. (It Ain't Right, Bookie) is a comedian and actor. Sebastian joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his first pair of Jordans, why his dad is the focal point of his comedy, and his time waiting tables at the Four Seasons. Sebastian and Dax reopen the Santa Claus debate, talk about children yelling at their parents, and the relevance of com ... Show More
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