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Taylor Kay Phillips grew up in the heartland, Felipe Torres Medina grew up in another land. Together, these comedians talk to Americans from every state, as they unravel the funny, weird, beautiful messes that make up your land and our land, turning these United States into the Un-tied States of America.Produced by Tessia Sue PhillipsMusic by Hunter James BrownGraphics by Summer SchneiderAn Ungrateful Birdhouse Production

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7 Episodes

It’s a BUCs Life: Florida with Delmonte Bent thumbnail

It’s a BUCs Life: Florida with Delmonte Bent

08/17/2021 52 min 42 sec

In this episode, Tay and Felipe talk to comedy writer and Floridian Delmonte Bent (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) about the most Florida Man thing he’s ever done. They also discuss what its like to live in a vacation destination, Publix politics and nostalgia, and hopes for the newly Brady-fied Bucs.

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The Chipotle in Tenley Town: DC with Laura Hankin

08/03/2021 59 min 8 sec

In this week’s episode, Taylor and Felipe talk to author Laura Hankin (Happy and You Know It, A Special Place for Women) about the District of Columbia. They discuss what it should be named when/if it becomes a state, the musical Fiorello, and what to eat for dinner during an insurrection. Plus, they brainstorm Laura’s DC-set novel and answer the question: “where do DC kids go on their school trips?”

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I Don’t Like Outsiders Who Look Exactly Like Me!: Washington with Dru Johnston

07/13/2021 72 min 0 sec

In this episode Dru Johston (The Chris Gethard Show, UCBNY, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) joins Taylor and Felipe to discuss the late Seattle Supersonics, and the best parking lot hangs, and the lies tour guides tell us.

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If They're Sold Out, Go to Milwaukee: Illinois with Daniel Kibblesmith

06/29/2021 51 min 40 sec

In this episode, Daniel Kibblesmith (Marvel, Netflix, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) joins T+F to talk about Illinois (technically) and Chicago (actually). The trio discuss whether Lake Michigan is more ocean or pond, the best place for Chicago-Style romance, and which superhero is most likely to work in the Windy City.

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Go To Hell Rocky Mountains: Virginia with Eric Cunningham

06/15/2021 48 min 20 sec

In this episode, Eric Cunningham (The Drew Barrymore Show, Hit Job) joins Taylor and Felipe to discuss Virginia’s prominent and complicated history with America. They talk about the best places to find wind turbines, the lost and found Roanoke colonies, Confederate Monuments, and why George Washington is for everyone. Check out Hit Job on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Hit-Job-Podcast/B091ZH3RCM

Who Needs Bands When You Can Go Outside? : Colorado with Nicole Conlan thumbnail

Who Needs Bands When You Can Go Outside? : Colorado with Nicole Conlan

06/01/2021 58 min 31 sec

In this episode, Nicole Conlan (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) joins Taylor and Felipe to discuss the natural beauty of Colorado and the unnatural horrors of Denver public art. We also talk about flag jealousy and the mysteries of the Denver airport. Colorado Flag: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/46/Flag_of_Colorado.svg/500px-Flag_of_Colorado.svg.png Bluecifer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Mustang National Velvet: http://buckfifty.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/mcenroe_natvelvet_web.jpg Kansas City Flag: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MioF65ryL._AC_UL1000_.jpg Denver Flag: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQzsNmD7yI-WedDegikuBjaZENPnnaiCecfOQ&usqp=CAU Big Blue Bear: https://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-blue-bear-artist/ Denver Airport Mural: https://i.insider.com/57dc45e28f89f51b008b495a?width=750&format=jpeg&auto=webp

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The Un-tied States of America- A Trailer

05/26/2021 5 min 40 sec

Taylor Kay Phillips grew up in the heartland, Felipe Torres Medina grew up in another land. Together, these comedians talk to Americans from every state, as they unravel the funny, weird, beautiful messes that make up your land and our land, turning these United States into the Un-tied States of America.