Middle school choir teacher Joe Pera shares what he knows about beans, one of the most nutritious plants of all time, as well as his ambitious plans for the upcoming summer. Joe Pera demonstrates the ...

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Joe Pera is the ace knuckleball pitcher of comedy. The Buffalo-born comedian's jokes come at you slowly and unpredictably; while they may initially seem underwhelming compared to those of ...