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What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend reading, viewing and gaming

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: True Story With Ed & Randall, a web-based game that isn't Wordle, and more.
Ronald Young Jr., Ed Helms and Randall Park on <em>True Story With Ed & Randall.</em><em></em>

This week there were horses on the Chanel runway, Euphoria failed to appreciate the mastery of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, and — tragedy of tragedies — Dolly Parton's new line of baking mixes sold out before we had a chance to snag any.

Here's what NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to — and what you should check out this weekend.

Party of One: A Memoir in 21 Songs by Dave Holmes

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