Last week, we heard from a few of you about the fun, weird, and often dark world of imaginary

friends, how they came to life, how they perished tragically in helicopter crashes.

And we also heard from psychology professor Tracy Gleason about how imaginary friends can

stick around through middle school and beyond.

Although when you get older, usually don't talk about them out loud.

Hello, hello.

As we were planning out this episode in our story meeting, we could see our show's long

time editor Peter Clowney shifting excitedly in his seat over Google Hangout.

Well, immediately I felt like someone was eating my family lunch because it's the core

thing that defines like the clownies.

Peter had this clowny family story that he desperately wanted us to investigate for

this episode.

You know, the thing about Peter is that he just loves being in front of a microphone.

You know how much I hate to do stories about myself or my family.

We were like, I don't know Peter, but he just wouldn't let it go.

Please, I'm not even sure if I want you to do this, but if we're talking about imaginary

friends, my brother Matthew, he's the king of this.

Sorry, can you hear us now?

Yes.

Wait, is that Peter?

I'm just Matthew.

Are you sure?

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