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Jesse Thorn sits down with legendary musician Bill Withers to talk about growing up in West Virginia, working in the music industry and why he wouldn’t dance onstage. Plus comedian and writer Joe Randazzo joins Jesse to discuss his book Funny on Purpose: The Definitive Guide to an Unpredictable Career in Comedy.
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Funny on Purpose: The Definitive Guide to an Unpredictable Career in Comedy
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Guests
- Bill Withers
- Joe Randazzo
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