Kings County: Episode Three

Kings County | Jun 13, 2012

Kurt Andersen and co-host Kristen Schaal take the stage at Brooklyn's Galapagos Art Space in a bold quest to perform magic on the radio. They enlist the help of magician Steve Cuiffo (of the three-man show "Elephant Room") -- and Kristen reveals her own fiery (albeit visual) magic trick. Also: stand up comedy from writer Jessi Klein and a performance from musical guest Eleanor Friedberger of The Fiery Furnaces. Plus, as always, Kurt calls upon the entire cast to help tell a story about life in the city.

Kings County: Episode Three airs Friday, July 20 at 9 p.m. on 93.9 FM; Saturday, July 21 at 1 p.m. on AM 820 and New Jersey Public Radio; and Sunday, July 22 at 6 p.m. on 93.9 FM. Stream or download the entire episode here!

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