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Classic Comic Strips feat. Will Babbitt
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About this Episode
Though print newspapers may be going extinct, the comics that ran in papers, including Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side and Foxtrot hold fond memories for many. Hear Anna and guest Will chat about their favorite comic strips, play some nostalgic trivia, and discuss what the future of comic strips may be.
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