Without a guest, the guys make good on their TMN Tournament of Books bet- Drew chose Jonathan Lethem’s Motherless Brooklyn. They talk about what matters in a noir, Lethem tackling Tourette’s, and enjoying a book about where you live, amongst other subjects. Also: Patreon listener recommendations!

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15 seconds of a song: Lounger – Dogs Die in Hot Cars

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