Episode 387: Big Fish (2003)

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Episode 387: Big Fish (2003)

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Dec 1, 2023

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A son tries to find common ground with his dying father, in spite of the old man’s history of telling tall tales. Listen as we discuss British actors affecting American accents, the Danny DeVito-aissance, and angel dogs from puppy heaven. Then we find out if Big Fish stands the Test of Time.

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Dec 1, 2023

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