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Jun 2025
45m 45s

Rico Rodriguez — 'Modern Family’s’ Manny...

Sony Music Entertainment
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My ‘Modern Family’ costar Rico Rodriguez joins the show. Over smashburgers, Rico tells me his original – very different – approach to Manny, who took him under his wing on set, and at what age he found out he made more than his allowance suggested. This episode was recorded at Heavy Handed in Studio City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch ... Show More
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