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Episode 610 - Kirk Smith

Comedian Kirk Smith ( @kirksmithcomedy ) joins Jesse, Andy and Matt to talk about his books Rice Krispies with Ketchup and Movin , pools and jacuzzis, competitive eating champions , the science of fireworks , the lack of rap in the Billboard Hot 100  and Andy's upcoming Oregon tour .

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Comedian Kirk Smith ( @kirksmithcomedy ) joins Jesse, Andy and Matt to talk about his books Rice Krispies with Ketchup and Movin , pools and jacuzzis, competitive eating champions , the science of fireworks , the lack of rap in the Billboard Hot 100  and Andy's upcoming Oregon tour .
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