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Joy and laughter with comedian Tom Papa and hall of fame game inventor Jeffrey Breslow

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on September 29, 2022 · This comedian and game inventor share what it’s like to have a dream job and live a life of play.

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Posted on November 28, 2023 · Schwartz, who's performing his live improv show in Houston, is known for voicing Sonic in the recent movies and for roles like the shallow trust fund baby Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on "Parks and Rec."

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How collecting vintage toys went from big fun to big business

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