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May 20
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The Family Man w/ Michael Yo | First Dat...

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SPONSORS: -Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at https://Talkspace.com 🎙 First Date with Michael Yo This week, Lauren welcomes comedian and host Michael Yo for a brutally funny and unexpectedly deep convo. They get into: • Why women are so bad at taking compliments • Things white people do that blow Michael’s mind • Lauren’s dating ... Show More
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