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Robby hosts today's Rokcast. He covers high-level glassing for big mule deer, and touches on Travis Hobb's recent episode, "Your Angled Spotting Scope is Holding You Back." hereRobby also covers a popular thread in the optics subforum, "Zeiss Victory SF Review," here recently renewed by Rokslide member B_Reynolds_AK on the superb performance of the…
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Bowhunting Giant Nevada Elk, Between Sage & Pine
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Watch Rokslide writer, Tony Trietch bowhunt the great state of Nevada for giant bull elk!Video: https://youtu.be/mi7Ev5gdsuI?si=PYVp3x09YYRNvA-hBy Rokcast
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Your Angled Spotting Scope is Holding You Back….
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Travis Hobbs finally explains why he hates angled spotting scopes for mule deer hunting—it really does make more of a difference than you might think. He also explains glassing efficiency and why you should be using binoculars on your tripod more, and his thoughts on what binoculars you should buy if you are on a budget.This episode is also availab…
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TT#36 Scouting with Jared Bloomgren
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Today we explore how Jared Bloomgren's scouting process continues to put him on great animals even during general seasons. Jared explains what he's looking for during boots on the ground and explaining where to find proven spots during pre-season scouting. Will Frye compares two Swarovski heavy weights BTX vs dual STC spotting scopes. Maven's Cade …
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Travis jumps on the Podcast with Matt Cashell to discuss the latest binocular from Swarovski Optik- The 14x52 NL Pure. They discuss the upcoming full review by Matt, as well as their initial thoughts and just how good is this new offering from Swarovski.Watch for Matt's Full Review in early August Herefind more Rokslide optic reviews here…
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Robby reviews one of the all-time classic books for archery mule deer hunters: “Hunting Open Country Mule Deer” by Dwight Schuh hereThis book still applies to today’s bowhunter. While some of the gear might be outdated, Dwight's thorough and deep dive into preparing for a stalk on a mule deer still has not been matched in 39 years since publication…
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TT#35 E-Scouting with Mark Livasay, then Game Camera’s and Digiscoping
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Today Mark Livasay takes us though his E-scouting process in Treeline Academy. Mark's proven 12 core principles to finding elk when E-scouting can narrow down any unit in the west to its highest probability. Moultrie launches their new Edge2 and Edge Pro2 Trail cameras and gives tips on best use. PhoneSkope helps us master Digiscoping with their Ca…
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Robby is today's host. Summer is heating up, and a few big bucks are around, even in the most hard-hit winterkill areas. Before Robby jumps into the next two chapters of Hunting Big Mule Deer, he gives a scouting update and covers advancements in Moultrie Mobile's cellular cams, including the incredible battery life, no SD cards, AI screening for b…
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Robby hosts Taylor Gregory of the Wood River Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation. Find out how removing a single fence in critical mule deer corridors makes a difference in helping mule deer. They also chat about getting off the "fence" and stepping up to help mule deer. Taylor took a hard look at himself and decided rather than just complain, he'd…
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TT#34 Early Season Meat Care with Larry Bartlett
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Today's Tipsy Tuesday is all about the early season. Up first Larry Bartlet takes a deep dive into the science of meat care in the backcountry. Larry lays out how to mitigate meat spoilage in the early season, along with proven tactics that get the best table fare even when temperatures are warm and your packed in days from the trailhead. Some of t…
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The Top 1% is a little mini series we are recording with some of the best DIY Mule Deer Hunters in the country. This is the second episode in that series.The guys we really want to focus on and hear from are average hunters, family men, working blue collar jobs somehow taking the top 1% of Mule Deer over and over again on run of the mill type tags …
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Robby's back to his book, Hunting Big Mule Deer. Today's episode is in on tracking big mule deer, a top technique for buck hunters. Big mule deer can be very hard to track in the big mountains, due to the steepness of the terrain, but you still don’t want to ignore the technique. Even if big bucks are hard to track and shoot in their beds, paying a…
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Rebecca Levine is on today's episode of the Rokcast, hosted by Robby Denning. Rebecca is a research scientist with the Monteith Shop. She conducted the Meeteetse Moose Project in Wyoming. Dive in to this episode to learn how temperatures and wind affect bull moose differently than cows, when the peak of the moose rut occurs, and how bull moose sepa…
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TT#33 Optic Innovations with Tricer and Leica USA
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#33 This week's Tipsy Tuesday all about Optic Innovations. Drew Miles CEO of Tricer USA takes us though their newest innovations and even drops some hints of things to come. Hamilton Boykin lays out Leica USA https://leica-camera.com/en-US/product/leica-geovid-pro-10x42-ab 2024 Optic Innovations. He goes into great detail of the operation of the Ge…
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Fighting for Big Mule Deer with Darby Finley
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Robby hosts Darby Finley, Wildlife Biologist for Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Darby has served over 20 years in Northwest Colorado, the heart of the Chronic Wasting Disease battle. From day one on the job, Darby has been immersed in the origin, effects, and ongoing fight against CWD. If you think CWD is just the boogey-man of wildlife management, you…
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Is Ag Good or Bad for Mule Deer Fawn Survival?
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Travis Hobbs and Robby Denning host Dr. Tayler LaSharr of the Monteith Shop. Tayler studied the mule deer migration in Wyoming in relation to fawn survival. She was looking for a correlation between survival rates of fawns raised in or near agriculture--are mule deer fawns more likely to survive, or are there hazards that actually decrease survival…
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Kevin Monteith is back, this time busting up the myths surrounding antler size vs age of bucks and bulls. This episode will surprise more than a few hunters. How antlers grow with age has been speculated on for decades, but with more access to accurate lab aging, and researchers like Kevin, a whole body of evidence is showing that what we think isn…
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TT#32 Purposeful Shooting Techniques with Chris Cornelius
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#32 This week's Tipsy Tuesday is focused on Purposeful Shooting Techniques. Chris Cornelius shares his personal journey into the foundational aspect of killing game animals on demand. Purposeful Shooting Techniques is a "whole system" process approach- accounting for the shooter, the complete rifle system, and proper ammunition. These optimized tec…
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Photo Courtesy of Ben ReganTravis and Robby host Rebekah Rafferty of The Monteith Shop. They discuss Rebekah's research into the phenomenon of mule deer abandoning winter range, and how seasons and landscape shape the winter distribution of deer.Rebekah is the current coordinator of the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project and brings a wealth of knowled…
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Best State for Elk Hunting: Idaho vs. Wyoming
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Robby hosts Idaho Fish and Game Deer & Elk Coordinator, Toby Boudreau, and Justin Binfet, Deputy Chief of Wyoming Game & Fish's Wildlife Division to talk Elk Hunting.They discuss the recent article by Dac Collins of Outdoor Life: "Elk Hunters had a Phenomenal Season in Wyoming, While Idaho Saw the Worst Harvest in a Decade" herehttps://www.outdoorl…
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TT#31 Hunting Big Bull Elk In New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park
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#31 Tipsy Tuesday has Blake Brown taking us along on his big bull elk hunt in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island. Roy Sloan president of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation https://fwf.net.nz/ walks us though the ballot process on how to draw this amazing big bull elk hunt. Roy shares the foundations successes and describes the legal…
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Hunting the Biggest Mule Deer on the Continent with Cody Robbins
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At the recent Mule Deer Days in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Robby caught up with Cody Robbins of the TV show Live 2 Hunt with Cody & Kelsey.If giant mule deer are your thing, this is your episode! Cody has taken 11 bucks between 200" all the way up to 288"! He's one of the most successful big buck hunters out there.In this episode, Cody talks everything…
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The Highway and Mule Deer With UDOT’s Matt Howard
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USGS Migration Route Data. Notice Interstate Locations and Migration Barriers.We hear all the time about urban sprawl affecting mule deer populations. I think the average hunter, (me included) usually only thinks about habitat destruction directly related to communities, homes, and businesses. We don't even consider the road system that link all of…
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Robby reads from Hunting Big Mule Deer: How to Take the Best Buck of Your Life. His chapter on Ambush Hunting is a must if you want to be a complete mule deer hunter.Before he dives in, he recaps some mule deer news and checks in with The Mule Deer Foundation’s spring edition of their magazine--always a good source for on-the-ground mule deer updat…
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TT#30 Bow Tuning with Daykota Kime and the Cold Bow Challenge
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#30 Tipsy Tuesday has Daykota Kime giving out Bow Tuning tips. Daykota's tuning tips will help everyone get their broadheads flying straight for the 2024 Cold Bow Challenge. Howard Mee lays out the new rule changes and gives us the inside scoop of the Cold Bow Challenge. Finally, Bill Vanderhyden from Iron Will Outfitters talks about the University…
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We are winning the mountain lion fight in Colorado! Robby is back with Dan Gates of C.R.W.M with an update and why we can't let up now. Hunters can and must win this fight!Topics covered in this episode: Update on C.R.W.M since Travis Hobbs' January 1 episode here Funds raised Nonresidents contribute over 80% of individual donations! Are we winning…
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TT#29 Everything Kifaru with Aron Snyder and Anders Christianson
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This Tipsy Tuesday is Everything Kifaru with Aron Synder and Anders Christianson. We cover Kifaru's move to Riverton Wyoming, jump into new material choices, and close out with what future holds for Kifaru. This week's reviews start with Les Welch's Mathews Lift https://www.rokslide.com/mathews-lift-review/. Sam then has Dustin Diefenderfer to talk…
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Most of us have been there, it's the worst day you can have hunting. You tried to do everything right, yet somehow you made a bad shot and now you have a wounded animal. A truly emotional rollercoaster ride. Now, the trail has gone cold, and you just can't sort the track out any further. It doesn't get much worse than this when hunting. This is whe…
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Gunnison Mule Deer and Beyond with Brandon Diamond
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Robby hosts Brandon Diamond on today's Rokcast. Brandon is the Area Wildlife Manager for Colorado's Gunnison Basin and beyond. Brandon has been on the Rokcast before here and brings a depth of knowledge and experience to managing Colorado's mule deer. They talk about the current over-winter survival for the Gunnison Mule Deer and other parts of Col…
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Idaho Mule Deer Management with Eric Freeman
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Robby hosts Southeast Idaho Regional Wildlife Biologist, Eric Freeman, on today's Rokcast episode. Eric is tasked with the challenge of moving Idaho's Southeast mule deer herd into the future. Eric recently co-authored an article titled "Harsh Winters Mean Harsh Truths for Southeast Idaho Mule Deer". In this episode, they dive into over-winter coun…
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TT#28 Idaho Bear Hunting with Roger Holscher and Chris Young
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This Tipsy Tuesday has experienced Bear hunters Roger Holscher and Chris Young walking us though their Tips for hunting Idaho. Roger and Chris are well-versed in the planning and logistics of this hunt, but every year is just a bit different. This trip is much earlier than in years past and we have a discussion about the best spring bear hunting ti…
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Rockstar Research with Kevin Monteith
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Robby hosts Kevin Monteith of the Monteith Shop on today's episode. Kevin is one of the leading researchers on mule deer and other ungulates. Based out of the University of Wyoming, their mission statement is "Advancing Science and Management, One Data Point at a Time." You can follow the Monteith Shop hereRobby and Kevin jump into the difference b…
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Hunting Big Mule Deer: Obey the Wind & Still-Hunting
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The mule deer migration has begun in many areas of the West. Robby gives an update on that and then takes a look at the water situation across the West for mule deer. He also announces the 2024 Cold Bow Challenge starting in May. Get your bow & broadheads ready! Then he's back into Hunting Big Mule Deer: Obeying the Wind and Still-Hunting. If you w…
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TT#27 DIY New Zealand Hunting with Australian Duo Miller and Pitts
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This Tipsy Tuesday has Australians Clinton Miller and Mark Pitts walking us though the basics of tackling a DIY New Zealand hunting trip. Miller and Pitts have over a decade DIY New Zealand hunting trips under their belts so are well versed in the planning and logistics of this adventure. This DIY hunting trip is more attainable than most Americans…
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Dr. Larsen and Dr. Mcmillan receive "Conservationist of the Year" at the 2023 Hunt ExpoThe last thing you are going to hear any "coffee shop biologist" say, is that fewer bucks on the landscape would make more fawns. In fact, every expert knows the only way we are ever going to "increase deer populations" is to cut tags and limit hunting bucks. I m…
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Wyoming Range Winter Wrap-Up with Jeff Short
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Robby hosts Jeff Short, Wildlife Biologist for the Wyoming Game & Fish. Jeff is a previous guest on the Rokcast. Last summer he shared his research on Antler Point Restrictions. On today's episode, Jeff and Robby go over the recently released data on the survey of the Wyoming Range mule deer.Wyoming recently released the official report on the 2022…
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Robby hosts his friend Cliff Gray on today's episode. Cliff was one of the most popular guests for 2023, and rightly so. Cliff has an extensive hunting background from DIY to Outfitter and all points in between. Cliff's hunted from the Caribbean to Colorado to Canada on everything from his own feet to horses and mules. Hard to find something he has…
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Travis Hobbs & Robby Denning host Phil Mendoza of the Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo slated for April 5th-7th in Denver. This is the maiden year of this Expo. They talk about how this Expo was designed from the ground up for building the hunting community--everything from conservation, to equipment, to entertainment. Read on to get the Mile High Hunt E…
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TT#26 Kyle Virgin and the infamous Hobbit Rifle
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Today's Tipsy Tuesday has Kyle Virgin sharing his insight on building one of the most adaptable rifles systems in Alaska - The Hobbit Rifle. It was dubbed the Hobbit rifle for its compact size, thirst for adventure and simple fact it loves to eat! This week's reviews start with Mike Moore's take on the Stika Ambient UL Hoody https://www.rokslide.co…
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It seems that anywhere Boone & Crockett mule deer grow there is potential for solar development. On today's episode, Robby hosts Joel Webster and Rob Thornberry of the Theodore Conservation Partnership (TRCP)Recently the Bureau of Land Management proposed solar installation on public lands covering 22 million acres in 11 western states. This matter…
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If you want to hunt more big bucks, you have to learn what mule deer on the edge really means. Today, Robby hosts Habitat Biologists Troy Fieseler and Luke Schultz of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Stationed in the Pinedale Region, Troy and Luke are responsible for managing the habitat of the Wyoming Range mule deer herd and beyond. They dis…
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TT#25 Mr. G and Spartan Precision Equipment
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Today's Tipsy Tuesday is straight from the Western Hunting Expo featuring Rob Gearing from Spartan Precision Equipment https://javelinbipod.com/. Mr. G walks us through the Spartan Precision Equipment lineup and which applications best fit each of their multiple offerings of bipods, tripods, and even quad rifle supports. Listen as Mr. G gives Spart…
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On today's episode, Robby helps you be a better hunter. Better hunters stay up on the news and regulations in the hunting industry, and support conservation. His first guest is Jaden Bales of The Wyoming Wildlife Federation and Hunt WestThey touch on proposed changes coming to Colorado for elk and deer in the 2025-2029 Big Game Season StructureThen…
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Wanna be a better buck hunter? Then listen in...Based out of Green River, Wyoming & Established in 2012, the Muley Fanatic Foundation exists to ensure the conservation of mule deer and their habitat and to provide such supporting services to further the sport of hunting and sound wildlife management.The Muley Fanatic Foundation kicked off their Ina…
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TT#24 Guide Josh Ellis and Hunting Alaska
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Today's Tipsy Tuesday has Josh Ellis sharing his insight to what you should be discussing with your guide before you arrive at camp. What expectations should you be discussing with your guide to ensure you have a great experience? For the DIY hunters we have Sam Britch from Alaskan 4X4 rentals to share some tips on getting to Dalton highway. This w…
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Before diving into Hunting Big Mule Deer, Robby touches on the decline of Grip & Grin images that are winning the annual Rokslide Best Hunt Photo contests. Are people looking for something different when sharing hunt photos? Does it help our hurt hunting's image? Hunters always need to be careful when sharing images among mixed crowds. Non-hunters …
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The Western Hunting and Conservation ExpoFebruary 15th-18th 2024Salt Palace Convention Center- Salt Lake City, UtahOn today's short podcast we jump into a few of the different events scheduled for this weekends expo. For more detailed information, tickets and updated schedule check out http://www.huntexpo.comMule Deer Foundation http://www.muledeer…
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Evaluating Hunting Optics via Digiscoping with Matt Cashell
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Matt Cashell is Rokslide's long-time optics writer. If anyone on the staff wants to know a particular about optics, we track Matt down. On today's episode, Robby hosts Matt to discuss the value in evaluating hunting optics via digiscoping. Does it work? Why not? Is there a better way for hunters interested in comparing optic performance? Matt and R…
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TT#23 Destination Hunting with Cory Smith
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Today's Tipsy Tuesday has Cory Smith sharing his vast knowledge of Destination Hunting. Cory's experience was honed completing a Super Slam in 2019 along with two Sheep Grand Slams. Corey gives us an overview of destination hunting - from choosing the right outfitter and which questions to ask, to what pitfalls are out there. Cory's shares some of …
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Marc Muleyslayer Smith: Western Hunting Expo Seminar Preview
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Robby hosts his bro-from-another-mo Marc Muleyslayer Smith. They talk about their upcoming seminar at Western Hunting Expo, but also get into buck-shaming on social media, fighting the anti's, and a call for all hunters to stand up for Colorado in their fight to conserve hunting. Important episode so please listen and share. Marc Muleyslayer Smith …
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