DJ &amp; Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Comedy, Crime Film &quot;How To Beat The High Cost of Living&quot; starring Susan Saint James, Jane Curtain and Jessica Lange. Next Time: Vibes (1988) To Be Released on 8/01
Recommendations: &quot;Crackers&quot; (1984) and &quot;The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas&quot; (1982)
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Vibes  (1988)

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