Comedian Rob Delaney, banned books and Josh Gondelman

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Comedian Rob Delaney, banned books and Josh Gondelman

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Comedian Rob Delaney on being open about mental health without glorifying the 'tortured artist' trope, being a Twitter superstar and the most unexpectedly sexy thing about his marriage. Plus homework from Josh Gondelman and your nerd confessions. http://nerdettepodcast.com

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