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Tank Top Talks w/ Matt Braunger
Dad Tanks w/ Langston Kerman
Season 1, Ep. 4
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Tank Tops are ridiculous, but they feel good, and the reason they feel good is that they’re ridiculous. Welcome to Tank Top Talks - a weekly conversation podcast where comedian Matt Braunger sits down with comedians, writers, actors, and other luminaries, each of them wearing a tank of their choice. Once Matt and his guest get past the well-earned silliness, the conversation is always worth the listen (or the watch).
A Netflix special, tv roles, and writing gigs aren’t enough for Langston Kerman. He’s gotta be handsome and a great dad too. This guy sucks. I’m kidding, kind of. I was a fan of Langston’s before we were friends, and I’m an even bigger fan now. This episode was a great opportunity to get into what makes him tick, and more importantly, his feels on the tops that are tanks.
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59:15||Season 1, Ep. 22Matt O’Brien (America’s Got Talent) is a hilarious comedian, a proud Canadian, and a hell of a fun guy. He and I hit it off immediately when we met, calling each other long lost brothers, even though his wife refuses to see the similarity. Hey lady, I’m the older one! We tank topped it up and got into a lot of fun stuff on this one. Check it out!21. Demi Adejuyigbe Can Backflip/Looks Good in a Tank Top
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