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"New Normal" Work Schedules
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Popeye_Card »
March 9 21, 9:58 am
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I recently read that some companies are moving towards permanent 60:40 work weeks - 3 days in the office, 2 days telecommuting. An interesting...
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My wife and I went to WFH 15 years ago. It has been life-changing for our family. We wouldn't live where we live, and we wouldn't be able to...
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December 12 24, 10:14 am
Alternative Christmas Songs
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heyzeus »
December 3 12, 9:51 am
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It's only December 3, and if I hear Jingle Bell Rock again I will set myself on fire. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas is the same. At the movies the...
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Im trying to go all new for 2024. I’m going to go back through this list.
Here’s a favorite new discovery:
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December 11 24, 12:51 pm
Property Managers: Do they get a a holiday bonus?
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G. Keenan »
December 6 24, 12:24 pm
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My HOA contracts a property management company to manage our association. This contractor assigns a property manager to our account. The property...
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But do remember to tip your attorney. It's a service industry, y'all.
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December 9 24, 9:16 am
The Official Did You Know Thread
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Hungary Jack »
September 2 10, 8:47 am
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We need a thread for sharing random, if not irrelevant, tidbits of knowledge.
First one: Dogs will die of overheating if they eat hops.
No bull...
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The Amazon River is 4300 miles long and there are no bridges over it at any point.
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Last post by heyzeus
December 9 24, 9:07 am
Music talk Thread
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lukethedrifter »
July 12 11, 11:02 am
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Seems like there is no real thread to talk about what you've been checking out lately so ...
Really dig the new Raphael Saddiq album. Also heard an...
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This is the best song of all time.
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Last post by heyzeus
December 6 24, 8:54 am
Spotify Wrapped
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BottenFieldofDreams »
December 4 24, 12:03 pm
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What you got?
Songs
1. Absentminded Melody - Joel Plaskett
2. omission - Julian Lage
3. Free - Clem Snide
4. Prior Things - Hop Along (introduced...
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Rush has so many different stages to their musical journey that I feel just about anyone can find a song they'll like.
For instance, I do not like...
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Last post by mikechamp
December 5 24, 9:31 pm
St. Louis local commercials
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ghostrunner »
December 3 24, 5:37 pm
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Saw this reddit thread mentioned on Bluesky and thought some of you might enjoy it:
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Man the Hautly cheese jingle is BURNED into my front cortex. FOREVER. I am now FORTY SIX YEARS OLD.
When you say cheese, say Hautly, and smile! When...
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Last post by heyzeus
December 5 24, 2:03 pm
Dogs
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JackofDiamonds »
August 29 09, 2:17 pm
I prefer them. I'm just sayin'.
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Last post by GeddyWrox
December 3 24, 10:06 pm
Addictions -drugs alcoholism etc
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Freed Roger »
February 3 14, 1:09 pm
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New thread, because I felt like we were pissing on PSH who never did anything to us other than provide the enjoyment of great characters on film....
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I don't have a ton to add, other than to say: I'm proud of y'all. What you're doing is both very hard and very important. Here's a relevant gif from...
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December 3 24, 9:08 am
Happy thanksgiving GRB
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heyzeus »
November 23 22, 6:14 pm
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May all your items be slathered in gravy.
Mrs Zeus threw out a disc in her back and Zeus Jr spiked a 102 fever so the gravy will be imaginary for...
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Happy Thanked Giving. I think that's the past tense.
You missed the turkey, you turkey!
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Last post by GeddyWrox
December 2 24, 10:55 am
BlueSky invites and requests
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ghostrunner »
October 5 23, 12:00 pm
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Moving this part of the social media discussion in here. If you want an invite for BlueSky, just post in here.
I've got thrill next on the list,...
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Threads had a huge advantage - came out first, and if you had an Instagram account, you could easily make it a Threads account as well
But...
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Last post by ghostrunner
November 20 24, 10:14 pm
Hobbies that you recently got into or are interested in
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Michael »
November 13 24, 8:49 am
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Recently I've started watching old movies and I'm really enjoying myself.
I've also been getting in to retro pocket gaming devices. They have DIY...
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I hope it would be good enough for you, but I could see it not being. We have a digital piano. And even though I haven’t really played all that much...
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Last post by Jocephus
November 15 24, 12:15 pm
movies
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cardinalkarp »
October 7 08, 10:13 am
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Just a few movies that I've watch the past few weeks. Anyone have any good ones they've rented recently?
Iron Man - Normally not really a big fan of...
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My wife wanted to go see that new Tom Hanks movie Here. Atleast I think that's what it's called. Anyway, looks like it's already gone from theaters...
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Last post by CardsofSTL
November 14 24, 5:25 pm
Amazing Pictures
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Radbird »
March 30 12, 3:19 pm
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I didn't know where to post this, so I figured we need a place to post photos that are worth sharing. So post 'em here if you got 'em.
Bald Eagle...
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EG&G MIT coll -Atomic Bomb Explosion atop a Steel Tower photograph of shed observed at moment of atomic bomb explosion; taken at Eniwetok, ca. 1952
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Last post by Donnie Ebert
November 13 24, 10:10 am
Headphones
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BottenFieldofDreams »
November 12 24, 11:28 am
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I always lose earbuds. I have to take one out for this or that and there is nowhere to put it, so it goes in my pocket, and then ends up singing a...
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I like the Tozo earbuds from amazon. They are cheap as hell but they work well for me and have the little charging case to keep them in. I...
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Last post by CardsofSTL
November 12 24, 2:11 pm
TV Thread - beware, [expletive] can get spoilery
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thrill »
August 13 09, 5:47 pm
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Seth Bullock's reprisal + Clint Eastwood from Coogan's Bluff esque attitude = new Timothy Olyphant show on FX.
Of course I'll watch.
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Did anyone on here ever watch a show called Continuum ? It was on Sy-Fy about 10-12 years ago. It's about time travel, altering the future, etc.
I...
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Last post by mikechamp
November 11 24, 6:19 pm
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Last post by CardsofSTL
November 7 24, 2:16 am
RIP Quincy Jones
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BottenFieldofDreams »
November 4 24, 9:51 am
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Genius. Pop, soundtracks, jazz. In my Plan A he became my father in law.
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RIP - music he put his stamp on has been a staple of the soundtrack of the different eras of my life. A true legend.
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Last post by Fat_Bulldog
November 5 24, 7:31 am
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Last post by sighyoung
October 31 24, 7:44 pm
Pet Allergies
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GeddyWrox »
October 30 24, 3:52 pm
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Posted about this in the life changes thread but thought it might warrant it's own topic.
My GF and I just moved in together. I have an elderly dog....
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Has your gf consulted with an allergist?
Not yet but she's going to get a referral soon. This just hit earlier this week. We're hoping for...
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Last post by sighyoung
October 31 24, 11:25 am
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Last post by Jocephus
October 30 24, 9:58 am
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Last post by thrill
October 30 24, 7:46 am
Outer Space Thread
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go birds »
October 27 10, 9:43 am
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I'm just gonna go ahead and start a general outer space thread instead of starting up a different one every time i come across something outer space...
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This is truly a remarkable artifact.
Yes, it is Musk tweet, so normally I could not be less interested, but some people actually clicked and,...
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Last post by Arthur Dent
October 25 24, 4:07 pm
Coronavirus
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GeddyWrox »
January 24 20, 3:04 pm
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Just read we have 63 cases now here in the US. This seems to be spreading faster than SARS or MERS ever did.
I'm supposed to be going to Mexico City...
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Glad to hear it, Leroy. Hope she has a full recovery.
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Last post by AWvsCBsteeeerike3
October 12 24, 8:12 am
Craigslist
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Molly »
May 30 13, 1:30 pm
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Has anyone ever purchased a car from Craigslist; or know anyone who has?
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I don't understand why we tolerate so much fraud and attempted fraud. Trying to be cautious to protect yourself great and all, but if you try to...
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Last post by AWvsCBsteeeerike3
October 11 24, 10:12 pm
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Last post by GeddyWrox
October 11 24, 12:19 pm
Raising kids is hard
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AWvsCBsteeeerike3 »
October 5 24, 11:49 pm
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I mean they’re loved. Cared for. And just pure devils.
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Oh no! Was your child dropping f bombs in pee wee soccer yesterday as well?
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Last post by BottenFieldofDreams
October 7 24, 11:44 am
The Asshat Thread
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stlouie_lipp »
April 26 12, 6:24 am
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I think these people define asshat.
Worst People Ever Catch Foul Ball, Refuse To Give It To A Crying Child
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2 questions:
1. Who is buying it?
2. And for how much?
(I know it's not known yet. I'm just thinking ahead.)
If every GRB member can just chip...
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Last post by heyzeus
October 4 24, 10:51 am
Every Year is the Year of Star Trek
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CardsofSTL »
January 30 20, 12:56 pm
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‘Star Trek’ fans, 2020 is going to be the best year ever
Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Discovery, Short Treks, and more are headed to CBS All...
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Classic
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Last post by CardsofSTL
October 1 24, 4:45 pm
Toronto Trip
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Radbird »
August 15 24, 2:00 pm
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Looking at a trip in September. Don’t know anything about it outside of Rogers Centre/CN Tower.
Any recommendations for where to stay, things to do,...
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Toronto Trip Bump Radbird
Let's hear your stories about your Canadian adventure Radbirdie
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Last post by CardsofSTL
October 1 24, 8:55 am
Happy Birthday mtcefc
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CardsofSTL »
October 1 23, 3:04 am
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Happy Birthday to mtcefc
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Thanks again, again I am jet-lagged.
Was in STL for the final games of the season and Denver last week.
Already got next year pencilled in....
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Last post by CardsofSTL
October 1 24, 8:54 am
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Last post by SunnyJim
September 27 24, 4:00 pm
GRB Kids thread
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planet planet »
July 1 13, 7:08 pm
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Wasn't there a thread where members could post pics of their kids? I'd like to bring that back. There's a lot of cuteness we're missing. Please post...
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I'm an upper bunk guy myself.
I think most of your posts are pretty truthful.
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Last post by sighyoung
September 26 24, 2:11 pm
ChatGPT
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AWvsCBsteeeerike3 »
December 29 22, 12:14 pm
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Seems like there's a lot of talk about this lately.
Then, I was on the shimper and this story popped up, so I read it.
No real thoughts on it....
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Not Chat!
Whoa. Was he an early AI bot?
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Last post by thrill
September 26 24, 10:49 am
Earth gets a second moon
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heyzeus »
September 24 24, 8:43 am
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...but only for 57 days.
This month, Earth will grab itself a second moon in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5.
Unlike the moon, Earth's...
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Unlike the moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for around 4 billion years, this new mini-moon will stick around for just...
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Last post by Leroy
September 25 24, 8:00 am
Happy b-day, heyzeus!
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planet planet »
September 16 07, 9:40 am
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Hope you have a stupendous day from your pals at GRB!
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Happy F'n Birthday!
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Last post by Fat_Bulldog
September 23 24, 6:23 am
Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord
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Tambourine Man »
March 28 12, 7:55 pm
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Anyone here doing it?
All my contracts expire within 2 weeks and I'm strongly considering just ditching TV service completely. If I could have a...
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I used fubo for a couple months this year. It was better and more reliable than spoofing my ip to get around mlbtv blackouts. I was excited about...
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September 20 24, 12:05 pm
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Last post by mikechamp
September 20 24, 11:09 am
How does thrill do it?
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jim »
November 14 08, 4:23 pm
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Go to Other Sports right now. Last post: thrill, thrill, thrill, thrill, thrill...
And they are good posts, his basketball insight is second to...
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*wistfully recalls the time in my life when I had time to really post.
I was 21 when I joined and now I’m 39.
Happy birthday! One more year til...
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Last post by heyzeus
September 20 24, 11:05 am
Podcasts
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robbotis »
August 28 12, 4:22 pm
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Any funny or cool podcasts people can recommend?
I've been listening and enjoy Marc Maron's WTF Pdocast, but his website is all screwed up, and...
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So after a lengthy hiatus, my friends' podcast is back! It's about my friend's incredibly insane father, what growing up with him was like, the...
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September 17 24, 11:59 am
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