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Jun 19, 2023Liked by Josh Gondelman

Are you in the Illuminati or Fight Club? “Then I went to a secret thing I can’t really talk about publicly, but I wanted to allude to for the sake of seeming impressive and mysterious!”

Never mind, I know you can’t talk about either.

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;)

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Jun 19, 2023Liked by Josh Gondelman

As a WNBA fan, it makes my heart happy to read that you went to a Liberty game and loved it! WNBA games are so fun - the atmosphere is awesome, and the players are so talented! I live in Seattle, so my loyalties are to the Storm, but I have a soft spot for the Liberty thanks to Stewie (we miss her here - Liberty got a good one) and their jerseys/branding is really fucking cool! You have picked a magnificent team to adopt!

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Yes!!! I adopted the team a year or two ago, but hadn't made it in person because of covid and other scheduling issues, but this year I really made it a point to go and support in person! The atmosphere was so good! And Stewie is great, of course!

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I’m so happy you finally got to go in person! :)

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Jun 20, 2023Liked by Josh Gondelman

As a Worcester-native but 19-year NY resident, I too have adopted the Liberty as my one NY team! It helps that there's no Boston WNBA team (what am I gonna do, cheer for Connecticut?! No way.) I picked up season tickets this year and I have to say that going to games is a joy: the game itself is great, the fans are so friendly and fun, and I don't feel any of the toxic masculinity often associated with sporting events. It's great!

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EXACTLY my reasoning! I do not relate to Connecticut!!

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dear josh,

great work as always!

i love "Orcin’ hard, or hardly orcin’?"

and the rest of it!

love

myq

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Thank you!!! <3

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Jun 19, 2023Liked by Josh Gondelman

Please come do your comedy in Houston if/when you are able. We are cool!! (not weather-wise, but vibe-wise).

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I really like Houston and would love to come back! It's been forever!

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Jun 19, 2023Liked by Josh Gondelman

1. great breakfast potatoes are ALWAYS of interest and 2. having an experience & remembering it is commendable and probably means you were more present in the experience vs worrying about a photo op

I appreciate you and this newsletter SO MUCH!

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Thank you!

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Jun 19, 2023Liked by Josh Gondelman

I have just now learned that Norbert Leo Butz is primarily known for his theater work, because I only know him from the Netflix show Bloodline! (which he was great in)

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Ooo I haven't seen it!

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I was going to start listing out the other great actors in the series, but frankly it got to the point that I couldn't figure out where to draw the line and not leave out someone who is great. We really enjoyed it. Lots of incredible family drama, but also Florida resort envy.

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This secret thing you speak of: is it your bid to take Peter Sagal’s job? Because I’m here for it.

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