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42 The Near East & The Far East

Topics

Earwolf

Comedy

4.8643 Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2014

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In Episode 14 of Season 3, Michael and Michael organically find their way to discuss the topic of the near East & the far East. What is the story behind Pier 1 imports? Who is Bill Johnman? What are some of the many imported goods we take for granted in the West? Tune in as Michael and Michael talk about the rich history of both the near & far East.“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.  This episode is sponsored by:  Hulu Plus : Go to huluplus.com/TOPICS for a free two week trial.  Stamps.com . Click here for a special $110 Bonus Offer!

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0:45.3

It's topics, the podcast where two comedians discuss serious topics in a serious way,

0:51.1

although if something funny happens, that's fine too. I'm Michael Ian Black, joined as always by Michael SchoWalter.

0:56.5

Hi, Michael.

0:57.3

Hey, it's great to be here.

0:58.9

Great to be with you.

1:01.1

We've been, you and I were just talking off air about all the great feedback we've been getting,

1:07.3

the study groups that have been popping up all over the world,

1:09.8

and how exciting it is to see this

1:11.9

small project that we undertook for a better understanding of our world, expanding into so many other people's worlds.

1:21.8

Yeah, and we've been getting a lot of really cool comments and feedback and look, I mean at the end of the day we're we're I

1:34.1

like to think of us as just you know you know stirring the pot you know we're just the chefs in

1:42.7

the kitchen with a big you know pot of stew or or a boulea base.

1:48.7

And we just have a giant wooden spoon.

1:51.5

And I just, in my mind's eye, just see you and me in that kitchen standing over that big pot,

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