Travon Free Tells His Story | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 45)

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Travon Free Tells His Story | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 45)

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70 minutes

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Jul 12, 2018

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Larry Wilmore is joined by comedy writer Travon Free to discuss his life and career, from playing Division I basketball to his stand-up and comedy writing that led him to a job at 'The Daily Show' and from his sexuality to his recent experiments with photography, and more.

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Jul 12, 2018

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Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.

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Travon Free Tells His Story | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 45)

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