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Jan 2020
1h 4m

Kinda Famous Secret Half Brother

Chris Gethard
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This caller found out later in life that her dad isn't her biological father. The story involves Gethard in a way you would never expect.

This episode is brought to you by You're Not Listening, Talkspace (www.talkspace.com code: BEAUTIFUL), and Ritual (www.ritual.com/stories).

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