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Matt Nathanson + Alison and Bryan (Carolla Classics)

Sep 13, 2026 · 1h 44m

Summary

This episode features Matt Nathanson performing live and discussing his new album, "Last of the Great Pretenders," alongside a conversation about Bobcat Goldthwait’s direction of his music video. The hosts then shift to nostalgic discussions about childhood Halloween costumes, including Ray’s controversial choice to dress as a Black man in high school, and the evolution of trick-or-treating traditions. The segment concludes with a heated debate on the declining role of social shame in modern society, sparked by news that sex offenders are suing to celebrate Halloween, leading to broader con…

Topics discussed

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