'It's Just a Joke' with Jeff Dye
Comedian Jeff Dye sits down with Kennedy to discuss the universal search for community. The two share their favorite dirty jokes and explore the idea that even the worst people desire a sense of belonging.
Kennedy and Jeff compare their experiences growing up in the Pacific Northwest and why many people seem reluctant to say they're from Seattle these days.
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