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    Borat

    enAugust 09, 2021
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    About this Episode

    Join the Barnes Boys on the road while we talk about the movie Borat, Jim Carey becoming Andy Kaufman, the mighty return of Fanny Packs, handing down 1st World Technology to Soviet countries, treating others equally for good or ill, multi-layered humour, Ryan’s breast-feeding date, the reason sales people have a bad reputation, President Bush’s popularity, the misconception of purchasing guns in America, growing up in a Pentecostal church, violation of privacy, and a good discussion about what kind of jokes should be ok.

    Do you have any thoughts or memories about Borat, or discussion, or our podcast in general?  Reach out to us and let us know at www.barnesboys.ca

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