A smorgasbord of pop culture delights! You never know what you're gonna get but it will be a satisfying meal! Random Chatterings is a biweekly pop culture podcast hosted by LA trans enby Arlill Rodriguez. Whether it's a broad look at pop culture with a guest or a deep-dive into specific media, our podcast will be both entertaining and informative for our listeners! New episodes every other Saturday of the month! Album art created by Julian Taylor.
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If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate, if you can, at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Ableism, Depression, Burnout, Death This month (I swear, we'll get better at this), Arlill celebrates t…
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CW: Weed, Ableism This month (sorry audience), Arlill talks about when they got really high at a musical festival but how that also made them thinking about masking, as a neurodivergent/atypical person, in public. We took an expected break due to a darn sore throat but we're back in action again! Shout-outs to Elliott/groverlicious on Instagram! Vi…
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CW: Existentialism, Ableism, Burnout, Mental Health, Depression This week, Arlill records a therapy session with their podcast (hold on, stay with me now) and talks about the struggles of producing art in 2024 but how they will confront those struggles to produce better episodes for the rest of the year. Correction: we have 9 WIP projects that are …
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The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses - RCB #8
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CW: Ableism, Grooming -Spoiler Warning up to Chapter 104 This week, Arlill talks about the romcom manga The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses by Koume Fujichika but also addresses a problematic subplot that potentially taints the overall story. Sources: Unofficial Localization: https://mangadex.org/title/6d6d9fda-5cd3-40ac-948b-776b1a1a0eb1/the-girl-i…
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CW: Death, Transphobia, Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Trauma Arlill talks about the death of their father and what it means to forgive someone. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 RAINN The Trevo…
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I Feel The Vibes Coming Through (feat. Josh Otsunga of The Josh O Show)
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CW: Ableism, Sanism, Mental Health Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. Please enjoy this episode from 2016! :) [Episode 28] This week, I’m joined by stand-up comedian and podcaster Josh O [!!!] of t…
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CW: Abuse, Gaslighting, Depression, Suicidality A firsthand account of being a victim of abuse and gaslighting. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 RAINN The Trevor Project Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rod…
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What am I Watching? - Week of October 23rd, 2022 - RCB #5
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CW: Murder, Suicide Spoilers for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows and Screwed: The True Story of the Montreal Screwjob. In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the interesting videos/streams he watched on the week of October 23rd including the amazing Pomutori collab and 2 excellent documentaries about the Montreal Screwjob! S…
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CW: Death, Grief Spoilers for Dragon Quest XIS - Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition. In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about a pivotal moment during the main story of Dragon Quest XIS and why many a tear was shed... :( Sources: The Instagram post that inspired the production of this episode Technical Info: Executive Pro…
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EVA 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time and Why I Like Existentialism (Now) - RCB #3
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CW: PTSD, Forced Eating, Strangulation, Transphobia, Sleep Paralysis Spoilers for End of Evangelion and for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time. In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2021 4th Rebuild EVA film and why existentialism has become a fun mental exercise for him! Admittedly, this podcast attempts to cover a l…
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Sonic Frontiers is my Dream Game! (...in theory) - RCB #2
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Hello again! In this edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2022 game, Sonic Frontiers and what it does right and wrong! Sources: Sonic Frontiers Review by SomeCallmeJohnny GVG video about Sonic Forces Digital Foundry's video about Sonic Frontiers Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Record…
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We're back, everyone! In this special episode, we explain the new bite-sized segments we are introducing for the podcast: RanChat Bits! Once you're done with this primer, why not join us in the next RCB all about Sonic Frontiers! It's on the feed right now! :D Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Re…
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CW: Ableism, Sanism, Culture Shock Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. I did not know Anchor would move the episode up like this so that will mess up the order but in any case, please enjoy this epi…
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Happy Holidays! Just wanted to provide a quick update on what we've been up to as of late and what you can look forward to in the new year! Love you all! See you again very, very soon! :) -Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez -Album Art created by Julian TaylorBy Arlill Rodriguez
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Gender Expression
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CW: Suicide, Transphobia [Episode 86.5] This month, Arlill discusses how gender expression is characterized in the 2020 Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorde…
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Preview: Animal Crossing and Gender Expression
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Hello everyone! This is a sneak-peek to next Saturday's episode about Animal Crossing and Gender Expression! Enjoy! Note: This preview is a work-in-progress. The final version may have parts cut out or reworked for clarity and flow. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Social Media Assistant - Aya M…
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Hello again! Shorter than usual podcast for today but I've got a couple of quick updates to share. Please listen til the end and we'll see you again on May 29th for our next episode! Shout-outs to: B. Rob! His episode was fantastic so please check it out and all his stuff when you've got the chance! RC Episode 78: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1…
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Controlled Randomness (ft. B. Rob of 3RShow)
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CW: Mental Illness, Partner Abuse [Episode 78] This week, Arlill reunites with the 5-time, 5-time returning guest B. Rob of 3RShow and they talk about a lot of sh*t! Some of the topics covered include accidentally blocking Rob's number, what it means to be podcasting for 5 years, starting a Twitch channel, and how to spend time productively in 2020…
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CW: Mental Illness Hello everyone! We are back again! This is a sneak-peek to Saturday's episode with 5x returning guest B. Rob of 3RShow! Enjoy! :D Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by B. Rob and Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Auditio…
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Clotheslines Suck (ft. B. Rob of 3RShow) [RE-UP]
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[Episode 26] Hey everyone! Due to episode 26's unexpected removal from the feed, I have re-uploaded it and also remixed the audio so that it sounds better than the original version! I explain more in the cold open. Please enjoy this re-run and...who knows, you may be getting more B. Rob content on this feed in the near future! ;) This week, I’m joi…
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A Look Back on 2019 [and 2020] Part 2: Taking Care of Business
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CW: Depression, Mental Illness [Episode 85.5 Pt 2] In part 2 of our annual update episode, Arlill updates everyone on what plans for the podcast will be for the rest of 2020. He also talks briefly about COVID-19, Patreon plans, and he does a year-in-review for all episodes released in 2019! -As mentioned in the episode, we are currently working on …
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A Look Back on 2019 [and 2020] Pt 1: Black Lives Matter Protests/COVID-19/#MeToo
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CW: Depression, Mental Illness, Police Violence, Murder, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Coercion of Minors [Episode 85.5 Pt 1] In part 1 of our annual update episode, Arlill talks about the COVID-19 pandemic, the on-going Black Lives Matter protests, and the second wave of #MeToo stories from the summer. -Sadly, we did not reference Breonna T…
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CW: Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Suicide, Mental Illness [Episode 84.5] Back from the dead yet again! Arlill makes his grand return to podcasting with an in-depth look at one of the most acclaimed JRPGs of the current generation, Persona 5! We will be back very soon with our in-depth update episodes! Technical info: Executive Producer…
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[Episode 83.5] This month, Arlill talks about one of his favorite SpongeBob episodes, the immortal Dying for Pie! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audit…
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Hey everybody! After almost a year, it’s time for another preview! This is a sneak-peek to next week's minisode about the SpongeBob classic, Dying For Pie! Enjoy! Note: This preview is a work in progress. The final version may have parts cut out or reworked for clarity and flow. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created …
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[Please listen to the Best of 2018 episode first then listen to this once you are done for context. You will definitely hear the traffic in this recording. We are trying to record in a new space and we hope to improve the audio in future recordings.] It's been a while since I've been on your feeds so it's time for another update. I talk about what …
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CW: Includes references to rape and sexual assault. [Episode 82.5] This week, Random Chatterings returns with our annual tradition of both listing the top 10 pop-culture things of last year and posting it far, far after everyone else posted their own lists! -Please check the feed on your podcatcher of choice for a more detailed update on what I've …
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[Month of ♫ Finale] The Meditative Melodies of I Am Setsuna
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[Episode 81.5] It's our Month of Music finale and we're wrapping things up with a look at the minimalistic soundtrack for I Am Setsuna! You can buy the I Am Setsuna soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Winters-Setsuna-Original-Soundtrack-Collection/dp/B01IULF6ZE -Thanks so much to everyone who's been listening to us during the Month of Musi…
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[Month of ♫] Knuckle Sandwiches: The SA/SA2 Raps
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[Episode 80.5] This week, in part 4 of our Month of Music, I talk about the infamous Knuckles rap songs as featured in Sonic Adventure 1 and 2! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rod…
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[Month of ♫] The Music of Captain Toad: 3D World Odyssey
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[Episode 79.5] This week, in part 3 of our Month of Music, I talk about three amazing soundtracks from the Mario series: Super Mario 3D World, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and Super Mario Odyssey! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a…
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[Month of ♫] Sonic Mania's Snappy Soundtrack
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[Episode 78.5] This week, in part 2 of our Month of Music, I talk about the excellent soundtrack of 2017’s Sonic Mania and nothing else! Guaranteed! Spoilers ahead! You can buy the Sonic Mania soundtrack and other Sonic OSTs on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sonic-mania-original-soundtrack-selected-edition/1333856904 Tee Lopes also relea…
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[Month of ♫] A Trip Through Octopath Traveler's OST
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[Episode 77.5] This week, we begin a brand-new mini-series, the Month of Music! In this week’s musical showcase, I talk about the fantastic soundtrack of Octopath Traveler! You can buy the Octopath Traveler soundtrack on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/octopath-traveler-original-soundtrack/1406665639 Shout-outs to: -VGMpire for inspiring …
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[Episode 71] Yup, you read that correctly; this is the lost episode that we hinted about back in the Look Back on 2018 halfpisode! Returning guest Lisa Ruelas joins me in a brief but enjoyable conversation about adult animation! We talk about South Park, Futurama, King of the Hill and anime! Shout-outs to: -Lisa Ruelas for coming back to the progra…
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Sweet Victory (ft. Sara of Wildchats: Get'cha Head in the Podcast)
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[Episode 77] This week, I’m joined by returning guest Sara of the fantastic Wildchats: Get’cha Head in the Podcast as we talk about SpongeBob Squarepants! In the first segment, we talk about how we were introduced to the series and what our favorite episodes are. In the second segment, we talk about the 2 films and have a lengthy discussion on the …
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Serious Stories, That's What I Want (ft. VeryRandomButterfly)
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[Episode 76] This week, VeryRandomButterfly (VRB) returns to the show to talk about many topics! In the first segment, VRB talks about the D&D podcast Tales of Swordfall and some amazing thrift goods she’s found! In the second segment, we talk about all the games we played in 2018! Shout-outs to: -VeryRandomButterfly for returning to the program af…
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Cream of the Crop (ft. B. Rob of Random Ramblings w/Rob)
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[Episode 75] It's our first episode of 2019 and we're starting things off with returning guest B. Rob from Random Ramblings w/Rob! Rob and I talk about many things including independent fundraising, podcasting for over 3 years, the deaths of Mean Gene Okerlund and Bob Einstein, anime, Smash Ultimate, virtual YouTubers and using your Switch to only …
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[Episode 76.5] This week, Arlill looks back on the tumultuous year of 2018 and talks about some major changes coming to the podcast in the new year. He also talks about the many highlights and accomplishments made in 2018 and drops hints to upcoming episodes coming in 2019! -Thanks again to everyone who listens to the podcast, shares it with their …
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[Episode 75.5] This week, Arlill talks about the acclaimed 2008 Wii game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, including the build-up to the game’s release, the game itself, and the future of the Smash Bros. series! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded wi…
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Oh, hi there! Haven’t done one of these in a while! 😛 Next week’s halfpisode is a very special one! Can you figure out which Smash Bros. game I’m talking about? There’s only one way to find out! Note: This preview is a work in progress. The final version may have parts cut out or reworked for clarity and flow. Technical info: Executive Producer - A…
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Nintendo Consoles! Pt. 2 (ft. Zach of DigiWuts)
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[Episode 74] This week, we continue our special 2-parter about Nintendo Consoles with returning guest Zach from the DigiWuts! In part 2, we talk about the Wii and the Wii U and in our final segments, we talk about the Switch, its immediate impact in the gaming world, and what the future of the Switch will be. Shout-outs to: -My main Zach for coming…
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Nintendo Consoles! Pt. 1 (ft. Zach of DigiWuts)
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[Episode 73] This week, I’m joined by returning guest Zach from the DigiWuts as we talk about Nintendo consoles! In part 1 of a special 2-parter, we talk about the NES, SNES, N64, and the GameCube while also dropping some interesting trivia as well as our personal experiences with each console! Shout-outs to: -My main man Zach for coming back to th…
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Space Banjos (ft. Alexi Rose Belchere of Gloomy June)
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[Episode 74.5] This week, I'm joined by the lead vocalist and songwriter of Gloomy June, Alexi Rose Belchere! We talk about her blog, Nocean Beach, her musical inspirations, the ideas behind Gloomy June's upcoming album, and how Alexi first got into anime! Shout-outs to: -Alexi for dropping by! It was a pleasure meeting her! Good luck to Gloomy Jun…
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Afternoon Routine (ft. Sara and Tiffany of Wildchats: Get'cha Head in the Podcast)
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[Episode 72] Yes! The first regular episode of 2018 and it’s extra special because my guests this week are Sara and Tiffany from Wildchats: Get'cha Head in The Podcast! In the first segment, we talk about our afternoon routines AKA what activities we did after school. In the second and third segments, we remember some of the most embarrassing and d…
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[Month of KOTH Bonus] A Fire-Fighting We Will Go
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[Episode 73.5] Surprise! We’ve got one more episode for Month of King of the Hill and it’s a doozy! Special guest Lorenz Kim and I talk about the Season 3 classic A Fire-Fighting We Will Go! In this hum-dinger of an episode, we talk about the dysfunctional relationship of the guys, why the firefighters are right to strike, differences between the n…
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[Episode 72.5] Finally, after one and a half years, it’s the finale of Month of King of the Hill! Special guest Lorenz Kim and I conclude our mini-series with Season 9’s Dale to the Chief where we talk about faux-patriotism, government bureaucracy, and gender norms. We also talk about the impact King of the Hill has had on us and what we think of t…
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[Month of KOTH] The Texas Skillsaw Massacre
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[Episode 71.5] It’s Week 4 of Month of King of the Hill! This week, special guest Lorenz Kim and I talk about Season 7’s The Texas Skillsaw Massacre, where we address Hank’s anger issues throughout the series and Dale losing his smoking finger. Shout-outs to: -Lorenz Kim for joining me on this journey through King of the Hill! Check out the first e…
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[Episode 70.5] It’s Week 3 of Month of King of the Hill! This week, special guest Lorenz Kim and I talk about Season 3’s Pretty, Pretty Dresses, an incredibly dark episode that takes a sympathetic look at Bill Dauterive’s life and his struggles with mental illness. Shout-outs to: -Lorenz Kim for joining me on this journey through King of the Hill! …
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[Episode 69.5] It’s Week 2 of Month of King of the Hill! This week, special guest Lorenz Kim and I talk about Season 2’s Hank’s Dirty Laundry, a wholesome and family friendly episode about dryers, surprise birthday parties, and video tapes! ;) Shout-outs to: -Lorenz Kim for joining me on this journey through King of the Hill! Check out the previous…
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[Episode 68.5] This week, we begin the long-promised Month of King of the Hill with special guest Lorenz Kim from episode 25! In part 1 of our mini-series, we talk about Westie Side Story, a quite timely episode from Season 1! Shout-outs to: -Lorenz Kim for joining me on this journey through King of the Hill! Check out the previous episode he was o…
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