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Keith Stattenfield's avatar

Paul was robbed on @After Midnight!

And it was always fun to watch him. I hope he enjoyed doing it as much as it seemed he did.

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Andy Arenson's avatar

You asked for first time listeners to comment here. Which meant figuring out where here is, signing up and verifying, installing an app and verifying, and then verifying my phone number, and telling Substack what topics I'm interested in. I just wanted something to listen to when I washed some dishes! But I really am a fan of Paul, having enjoyed his wit on many a JoCo Cruise. So, I'm happy to be here, no matter how grumpy I may seem. :)

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

Wow that did not go where I thought it was going 😆 thank you for subscribing and being a first time commenter and listener!

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Andy Arenson's avatar

Now halfway through podcast. You all are so much fun! Spouse and I caught the Sugarcubes' 25 year reunion concert in Reykjavik in 2006. We must not have gone to the right restaurants, though, as we failed to run into anyone we even THOUGHT might be famous, although I'm pretty sure I spied the hot dog shack that Anthony Bourdain ate at.

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

Awww thank you. When we visited Iceland in 2015 we did extensive research!

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Jayson's avatar

This was actually my first listen as well. But I love love love Paul on Threedom, so I figured I would love this too.

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Elizabeth Caswell's avatar

First time listener. Beware the ides of March!

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

Hahah

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Jon's avatar

First time listener here as well! We were also on the cruise, and Paul was one of the biggest highlights. Once we found out JoCo would be out of commission for a few days, I specifically was hoping Paul would be asked to sub for Jonathan for the TMBG Q&A, so that was wish fulfillment when it was announced. (I even got to ask a question, I was the guy from the TMBG wiki!) We also had identical experiences on the water taxi to/from the boardwalk at Sint Maarten, from the realization about the dude lip syncing to the song choices.

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

This is so sweet! It was so fun!!!!

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Jason Sims's avatar

This was my first time to listen but it shan’t be my last.

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

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Amber Erceg's avatar

Legit first time listener here! (And as you can see from the fact that I’m making this comment, I listen well!)

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

You follow directions, we appreciate you!!!

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Kelly Wright's avatar

I am a real first-time listener because I was on the cruise with you and thought I’d check out your podcast! Hello! Get better soon!

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

Thank you for checking us out, and thank you for commenting!!! I’m finally on the mend. I can say (now) worth it!

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Jenny S's avatar

This episode made me want to go on the Joco cruise! 2026 sold out but 2027 is gonna be my year! Love you guys, I hope you feel better soon Janie 💗

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

Oh my heavens, that’s so wonderful!! You will love it!!!

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Margaret's avatar

Janie, wishing you a speedy recovery! Felt in my BONES the frustration of having to advocate for proper medical treatment. I was reminded of March 2020, when I was sicker than I've ever been in my life but you basically had to be Tom Hanks or an NBA player to get a COVID test. Went to urgent care and was asked if I'd tried Tylenol for the horrible pain in my neck.

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

That’s so insane. I don’t understand any gatekeeping with medical stuff??? Like, why.

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David's avatar

Janie did the doctors test you for strep? Your description of the symptoms sounds exactly like it to me, someone who gets strep every couple of years.

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

Unfortunately, twice. But I’m going back to the doctor today. Hurts so much to swallow😿

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David Beach's avatar

Hope you feel better, Janie.

This past summer my wife and I visited Iceland and actually did run into Bjork! We were looking for a place for dinner and she was just DJing in a record store. Like ya do in Iceland.

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

What a really cool memory!!

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Stephen Tompkins's avatar

You said you’d love to hear from any first time listeners, so here I am, in all my glory, your Commander in Tweet, his excellency Donald J. Trump. I heard from Kash Patel that there is a radical leftist lunatic couple in La La Land, who hosts a monthly podcast that was birthed in a Wuhan lab, but I had to hear it for myself. I’m not surprised to find out that “Complanie Janie” is a drug addict, and that PFT is a less than average person, who is trying too hard to be funny, and NEVER CAN BE!! All you do is poison the country with your elitist traitorous SAG communist NONSENSE. The only thing I half-liked was the picture of “Complanie Janie” taping the show. It reminds me of one of our GREAT AMERICAN PATRIOT, Elon Musk’s cars - Everything's computer!!!

I have to go now and make love to Melania (if I can find her), and MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!! But you can expect a visit from ICE very shortly. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!*

* Just so there’s no confusion and so anyone reading this comment doesn’t misunderstand, these remarks were made with tongue thoroughly tucked in cheek. Just having a bit of fun, but I know how often sarcasm can be mistaken for sincerity. I love Janie and Paul, and this podcast is a wonderful island in the crazy stream of life we currently live in.

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Rafael Seward's avatar

Not going to lie, this was my first episode. Thanks for the rundown! Made me feel special.

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

You get a SPECIAL welcome to the pod!! Ha ha thank you for commenting and for listening. We are happy you found it!

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Jason Vail's avatar

How cool PFT got to interview TMBG! My experience discovering them was identical to Paul's, and they're still my favorite band. Now I'll try to find the recording of the interview, thanks for sharing that story!

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Kelley's avatar

Just wanted to stop by and say I am a newer listener, just found you within the last couple of months. Lol. I hope you feel better soon, Janie!

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Janie Haddad Tompkins's avatar

AS PROMISED: welcome to the pod!!! Thank you for listening and commenting here, so pleased to have you ❤️😺 and THANK YOU ❤️‍🩹

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