The Greatest American Hero

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The Greatest American Hero

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Aug 30, 2020

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Look what's happened to me. I can't believe it myself. Gretchen and James drink a "Fear. Movies. Lions." from Stone brewing while watching the completely amazing 1981 classic, The Greatest American Hero, starring Bill Katt, Robert Culp, and Connie Sellicca. With an extra long tunic to cover that peen, Ralph makes everyone want a man-perm. Join us as we put one toe into the superhero wasteland.

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Aug 30, 2020

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The Greatest American Hero

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