Pablo Torre Finds Out Share & Burn Book & Tell with Joe Mande and Mike Schur
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Oct 21, 2025 Joe Mande, a comedic writer famous for his work on Parks and Recreation, joins Mike Schur, a renowned producer behind beloved shows like The Good Place. They dive into hilarious anecdotes, including a memorable story about acquiring a Larry Bird ball and a quirky Twitter stunt involving Moldovan bots. Their shared Timberwolves fandom sparks a deep dive into team lore, from Glenn Taylor’s controversial sale of the franchise to memorable personal fan moments. Expect laughs over trivia rituals and a discussion on Mande's creative hat project—all with a twist of Timberwolves love!
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The Dubious Larry Bird Basketball
- Mike Schur bought a purported Larry Bird buzzer-beater basketball at auction despite uncertain provenance.
- He accepted possible scamming as part of living a memorabilia-filled life.
Obsessive Timberwolves Fandom
- Joe Mande describes himself as a top Timberwolves obsessive and admits public fan humiliation at the Target Center.
- He proudly embraces extreme fandom and sports-related identity.
Buying Moldovan Bots For A Point
- Joe bought one million Twitter followers from Moldova to mock follower counts and later lost many to purges.
- He jokes the purchase may have indirectly funded instability abroad.