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Episode 58: Aamir Khan, Volcano Parties, and the Deaf-Teens Aug 20, 2010

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This week: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan puzzles over the Indian film industry… An explosive burst of red-hot history… And Farai Chideya explains why teens just won’t listen.

Episode 57: Gary Shteyngart, Guitars go Electric, and Killer Fries Aug 13, 2010

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This week: Celebrated novelist Gary Shteyngart doggedly pursues mental health… A history lesson you can crank to eleven… and Rico learns French Fries know no limits.

Episode 56: Rainn Wilson, the King of Albania, and Eat Pay Leave Aug 06, 2010

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This week: “The Office” star Rainn Wilson goes from artsy to fartsy… Eat Pray Lovers asked to Eat Pay Leave… and the real fake King of Albania.

Episode 55: Molly Ringwald, Esperanto, and Raven #2 Jul 30, 2010

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This week: ’80s teen icon Molly Ringwald barks like a dog (and talk about her new book)…William Shatner speaks the language of hope… And Brendan eats corn smut.

Episode 54: Venus Williams, Wrong Turns, and Cloud Control Jul 23, 2010

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This week: Tennis superstar Venus Williams lives long and prospers…Texas criminals get literate…And a befuddled (or brilliant!) aviator takes a wrong way turn into the history books. Plus, rocker Cass McCombs on cloud control.

Episode 53: Sebastian Junger, Evil Machines, WWII Food Jul 16, 2010

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This week: Sebastian Junger joins Afghanistan’s band of brothers… a devilish Okie spawns the parking meter… and Rico gets a (tiny) taste of rationed food during WWII. Plus, a joke from author/satirist Gary (“Absurdistan”) Shteyngart… and Cults to join.

Episode 52: Blitzen Trapper, the Throne Stone from Scone, Eating Dirt Jul 02, 2010

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This week: Portland sextet Blitzen Trapper eyes us up…the throne stone from Scone…and Brendan meets an artist who bites the dust…literally. Plus Top Chef Ludo Lefebvre eats his own, and new Wavves.

Episode 51: Simon Rich, Ali vs. U.S.A., Sweet and Sour Honeymoon Jun 18, 2010

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This week Simon Rich kills Hitler…Muhammad Ali vs. the U.S.A…and a sweet and sour honeymoon

Episode 50: Paul Verhoeven, No Joy in Mudville, Food Critic on Food Stamps Jun 05, 2010

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This week Rico scares the Jesus out of Paul Verhoeven…three strikes you’re drunk…and Temp of the Month: Kai Rysdall

Episode 49: Wallace Shawn, FBI vs. Louie Louie, No Kidding May 21, 2010

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This week Wallace Shawn critiques power and Brendan…the FBI investigates Louie Louie…and RIco chats with a restarauteur who’s not kidding around.

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