Live at New York Super Week 2015

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Live at New York Super Week 2015

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Dec 18, 2015

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Live from the Bell House in Brooklyn, this is a special NYSW edition of the show. Dr. Melanie Stiassny, an ichthyologist at the American Museum of Natural History, teaches comedians Scott Adsit, Jo Firestone, and Josh Gondelman about the mysteries of the ocean (and what happens at a museum after hours). Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends.

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Dec 18, 2015

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Three comedians try to guess what a leading expert does all day and learn why their research is important. You're the Expert brings academia out of the Ivory Tower and into your iPhone. Hosted by Chris Duffy. Produced by Pretty Good Friends.

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