Turns Out Brains Are Important. Who Knew?

Turns Out Brains Are Important. Who Knew?

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Boopity Boopity Boop

Jane used to host a show called DTR, the official Tinder podcast, well before The Dream was even an idea. On this episode, she and pal Jason Mantzoukas swipe for a woman named Julia. All sorts of hilarity ensues. Please enjoy this blast from the past and we'll be back with new ep ...  Show more

Tough Conversations

This week, host Jane Marie continues her conversation about race in America with actor, musician, writer and Executive Director of The New Evangelicals, Malynda Hale.You can head here for more from Malynda Hale:Website: https://www.thenewevangelicals.comInstagram: @malyndahaleSub ...  Show more

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