

Play It By Ear
2022-09-13 · 35 min / episode · ★ 9.0
A musical improv show where players craft an original musical out of thin air and silly prompts.
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- Sam Reich
- Production companies
- Dropout
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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Mano AgapionSelf - Host
Jessica McKennaSelf - Player
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