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The Worst Podcast

The Worst Jobs Paul and Janie Tompkins Ever Suffered Through

Season 1, Ep. 1

Comedian Paul F. Tompkins and actress Janie Haddad Tompkins discuss their aged couch, shit jobs, and the infuriating let down of a weak handshake. Alan forgets the name of one of his guests.


Find Paul and Janie on their stream of consciousness conversation podcast STAY F. HOMEKINS and on Janie’s Substack WEEKEND WATER.


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