Show Notes
Time to visit a medical practitioner for this episode as JG and Andrew pay a visit to Doctor Robert. Is it really about some alleged New York doctor? Is the NHS a worthy recipient of a Lennon lyric? And can the Beat Bugs really be the best cover version of this song?
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Produced By: A resident of Sol III, JG McQuarrie, and not by machine.
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