Episode 11 - Merry Christmas

Gary and Dad's Podcast - Stories from an Egyptian Immigrant by Gary Lee Mahmoud

Dec 25, 201726:07Comedy

Muslim-raised, atheist dad talks about celebrating Christmas with young Gary. We also talk about Egyptian Christians and Voltron (because no Christmas would be complete without Voltron).

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