Show Notes
What is it like to tell jokes at a Roman emperor’s funeral? Chris Parnell interviews a real Funeral Clown from 82 CE, a job that sometimes captured the hearts of funeral goers… and sometimes ended in certain death. And Chris wonders if this is a job tailor-made for his talents.
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Before music apps curated personalized playlists for us, the MTV VJ was our trusted guide in the world of new tunes. In this episode, Linda takes the hosting reins from Chris and interviews real-life former MTV VJ, Dave Holmes. They cover everything from the birth of music television, Dave’s favorite TRL moments, and of course – frosted tips and the late 90s boy band explosion.
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