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    The Organist

    Episode 5: Tempest Storm and Andy Kaufman

    Jack White talks to the world's oldest burlesque dancer, plus new recordings from Andy Kaufman.

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    By Andrew Leland • Jul 5, 2013 • 46m Listen

    The July episode of the Organist features Jack White in conversation with the oldest working burlesque dancer in the world, Tempest Storm. It's part of Third Man Record's Green Series.

    Andy Kaufman. Drag City is releasing the recordings as an LP/CD called "Andy and his Grandmother."

    Harmony Korine, a skit from the comedy troupe Sunset Television, sonic warfare against beetles, and more.

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      Andrew Leland

      author of “The Country of the Blind: A Memoir At The End Of Sight”

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