The Sex, Lies & Improvisation Podcast
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We BOTH lied about our age
Season 1, Ep. 4
This episode, in true improv spirit, we try something we've never done before on a whim: what if both of us are lying? Tune in to find out! After the show, we discuss the real age gap between us and how it affects our performance.
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