Michael Strassner's Journey From Rock Bottom to The Baltimorons

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Matt Grobar speaks with Michael Strassner, the co-writer, producer, and star of SXSW breakout The Baltimorons, about turning personal setbacks into creative fuel, culminating in the best year of his life. Strassner reflects on getting sober, his collaboration with filmmaker Jay Duplass, and how his scrappy, deeply personal indie built its audience through word of mouth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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