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Dec 2024
44m 33s

Pete Holmes and Mike Make the Definitive...

MIKE BIRBIGLIA
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In this special episode of Working It Out, Mike’s old friend and frequent guest Pete Holmes sits down for a holly jolly discussion about classic and new classic Christmas movies. Mike and Pete sing the praises of Elf, examine the dark underbelly of A Christmas Story, and take Gremlins to task over their many nonsensical rules. Plus, Pete breaks down his own ... Show More
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