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2 years ago

Life & Beth, Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel, and Bruce Willis

Truth in comedy and comedy in truth, plus a celebration of the big guy's career

We discuss Life & Beth _and Jerrod Carmichael’s _Rothaniel, a series and a comedy special that explore the effects of things kept hidden and left unsaid within families.

02:31 Life & Beth, streaming on Hulu, is uneven and frustrating at times, but there are real flashes of emotion and thoughtfulness at its core.

19:28 Jerrod Carmichael’s comedy special Rothaniel, streaming on HBO Max, is an intimate, vulnerable, personal piece of storytelling.

34:24 Plus, culture notes about some of the roles Bruce Willis has played in our lives.

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