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SOOOO GOOOOD

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Can you please profile the sesame street tarot guy? He's from NY. https://www.tiktok.com/@zmannzilla

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So funny! I was just reading about him for first time on the Garbage Day Substack yesterday. I'll check him out. Thanks for the idea Bridget!

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Always the most fascinating, unexpected stories!

Had to do a double take on those kitten/puppy interviews.

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Thanks Emily!

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“Grand Canyon was more like Grand Blandyon!” This is bugging me, I can't decide about this person.

Also: Wasn't a car wash a key Walter White business in Breaking Bad? Not important but I couldn't help but think about it.

Anyway superlative stuff as ever!

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"This is bugging me, I can't decide about this person." I don't know why but this comment from you made me laugh really hard. Several folks mentioned Breaking Bad to me when I told them I was writing about a car wash guy, but I never saw the show so I can't confirm. Thanks as always Rob!

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Oh wow! someone mentioned this to me recently... it's really real! And a NYT bestseller no less. Whoever did this is a genius.

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I laughed so loud with the one star reviews 🤣 what on earth is wrong people?????

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"postal worker" - heh!

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Another great episide! The "good news" feels like The Onion. I like Captain Bayonne better than the Gas Man. Good to have a favorite superhero.

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Thanks Mark. I understand where you're coming from, but we have to give Gas Man a chance!

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I can give him a chance, but cannot stand behind him :)

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Regarding the puppy-kitten-kidney story, please give me the contact information for your mushroom dealer. Thanks!

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It's more of a caffeine thing, actually.

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That car wash broker interview was fascinating. I love stories that look at niche things most people don't even know exist. Might have to check my Southwest points to see if I can get to Nashville for the car wash show.

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Road trip!

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