We ghost some tech bros with David Byrne
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We ghost some tech bros with David Byrne

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 3, 202646 min
  • Interview
  • Comedy

This week, music legend David Byrne joins us to talk “Theater of the Mind,” hairy arms, and why he’s so good at drawing toes. Plus, Alonzo Bodden and Rachel Coster welcome new panelist Rob Anderson to the panel. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to ma...

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