Episode 321: The Full Monty (1997)

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Episode 321: The Full Monty (1997)

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Aug 26, 2022

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Six unemployed friends decide to make money by becoming amateur male strippers. Join us as we discuss seeing a Chippendales show in broad daylight, people who are *really* into garden gnomes, and how to end a movie on a penis. We also share our thoughts on Batgirl's cancellation before finding out if The Full Monty stands the Test of Time.

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Aug 26, 2022

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