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John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants – Long Distance Lounge – 10/6/22

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John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants – Long Distance Lounge – 10/6/22
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Samantha spoke to John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants on their show in Leesburg on Saturday October 8th – Shocktober Haunt Party for The Arc of Loudon’s biggest fundraising event. Plus, we talk about their latest album called Book and make a Cartoon Network connection.

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