December 23, 2025 • 68 mins
Today we've got Aparna Nancherla at the table. She and Tom talk about the difficult experience that sometimes is living life, the things that bring them joy, the foods of their youth, and of course, Aparna's new special, Hopeful Potato, out now on Dropout. Enjoy!
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