The World Isn't Flat (iTunes: https://apple.co/2K9KnGl) is a weekly podcast on global development hosted by four grad students at the London School of Economics: Jovan Johnson (from Jamaica), Shahrukh Wani (Pakistan), David Yamron (USA), and Adrien Ciret (France). Every week we dig deep into a topic relevant to making poor countries rich, discussing history, international relations, economics, and politics.
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Need a laugh? A pick-me-up? A hot-button topic to debate with your lady (or lord)? Tap into C & C for weekly chatter about sports, music, food, & a bunch more stuff you sort of care about... Jason Papagan & Anthony Pisch love Boston & Philly sports, respectively. But this isn't just a sports podcast. Transplanted to their new world suburbia outside Raleigh, North Carolina, the boys chat weekly about movies, TV, music, sports, food, beer, reindeer games, winning their men's softball league ch ...
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Life as an international in Denmark, one of the world's most homogenous countries, isn't always easy. In Denmark’s longest-running English-language podcast, Kay Xander Mellish, an American who has lived in Denmark for more than a decade, offers tips for enjoying your time in “the world’s happiest country” plus insights on Danish culture and how to build friendships with Danes. Whether you're living in Denmark, thinking about moving to Denmark, or interested in a job in Denmark and want to un ...
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3 metal heads based in Boston, New Orleans and Prague discuss and review the latest releases and news in the world of heavy metal as well as taking deep dives into the back catalogs and history of musicians and bands that have shaped the world of heavy metal via their flag-ship segment, "Under the Knife." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're broadcasting for the first time, outside on the Villa Papagna 3.0 -- it's an old school C&C (with new skool takes)! As we do every couple years, we give you some fresh takes (rants) on the Olympics, including which sports we could compete in and which sports should be added (pool H-O-R-S-E, anyone?). Also, a recap of Jason's destination weddi…
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Did you know that Copenhagen has its own color? It’s called Copenhagen Green, and it’s a dark emerald green, mixed with a fair amount of black. A little like the dark green we see on the leaves of trees here late in August. Pantone 3435C, for you designer types. You’ll notice that all Copenhagen benches are this color, an you will see Copenhagen Gr…
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A tight twenty minute banger! Why are the Minions and Murder Mystery Parties still in my life? Also, boneless chicken wings have no business calling themselves "wings."By Bean Bag Studios
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Many countries have a fictional character who represents them. Uncle Sam for the USA, Marianne in France, Mother India. Others have a legendary figure, who was real at one point but is now shrouded in myth, like King Arthur in England. For Denmark, Holger Danske is both. He was probably real, although he didn’t live in Denmark. He was a Danish knig…
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Ep. 205: Fixing More Bad Team Names
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The interim producer joins the C&C boys for round 2 of renaming American sports teams. We take another handful of teams from the four major American sports that we think have mediocre or crappy team names, and come up with much better ways for them to re-brand themselves. This time around, we fix the Las Vegas Raiders, the Atlanta Braves, the New Y…
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117 - Under the Knife: Bathory pt. 1
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On this triumphant return of the Under the Knife segment, Pete, Duel and Richard take a deep look at the discography of legendary black metal act Bathory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The white magic of the Danish graduation hat
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In June of each year, the streets of Denmark are suddenly full of young people wearing stiff white caps with bands of various colors - burgundy, midnight blue, light blue. These teenagers have just graduated from gymnasium, the Danish equivalent of high school, and the white hat is a sign of that accomplishment. They wear the white hat everywhere t…
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Ep. 204: Fixing the Worst Sports Team Names!
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Fans of professional American sports are either going to love or hate this episode but make no mistake, we are making the world a better place, once again. Jason and Anthony go through a dozen of the worst-named teams in pro sports and give them a naming makeover. You always wondered why the Lakers and Jazz kept their lame names that were tied in t…
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116 - About As Enjoyable As Anything Related to Hemorrhoids Could Be
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This episode features Richard and Duel as they give show reports for Chthe'illst as well Diocletian, Altars Ablaze and Bloody Vengeance. The guys also discuss what they've been listening to and to cap off the episodes there are albums reviews for: Unleash the Archers - "Phantoma" Daath - "The Deceivers" Upon Stone - "Dead Mother Moon" Hosted on Aca…
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115 - Sophisticated Death Metal Freaks? A Pompous Contradiction of Terms
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Duel and Richard discuss the hotly debated and highly criticized Summer Slaughter 2024 line-up. Duel gives a show report from High Command, Cyclone and Midnight, the guys discuss what they've been listening to and there are reviews for the latest albums from: Engulfed, Castle Rat, Celestial Sword and Sarcasm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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114 - Ain't Nothing Wrong With Some King Diamond Worship
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Duel and Richard discuss what's been dominating their listening time, Richard discusses the Lamp of Murmuur, One of Nine and Ebony Pendant gig he attended and the guys also give reviews for: Attic - "Return of the Witchfinder" Coffins - "Sinister Oath" and Temple of the Fuzz Witch - "Apotheosis" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…
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We're back with a tighly packed episode featuring THREE rounds of America's favorite game, "Who Sucks More?" where we ask the question about people who collect shit and people sell shit. Meanwhile, we have something to say about those people who stand outside for 13 hours to watch the NFL Draft.By Bean Bag Studios
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We kick it off with some (outdated) NFL draft takes, followed by a sponsor getting called out and put on notice. Why is April Fool's Day still in my life? and finiching up with the Mount Rushmore of Moustaches, featuring Fred Goldman!By Bean Bag Studios
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Do you have to speak Danish to work in Denmark?
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If you’re only in Denmark for a few months, it might not be worth the investment in time to learn much more than the basic pleasantries in Danish. But you plan to stay in Denmark for more than a year or so, it’s a good idea to learn some Danish – and your visa may require that you do so. Even if you’re not forced to, it’s a good idea to learn Danis…
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Ep. 201: Bicentennial Crossover Celebration
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To celebrate our 200th episode, and kick off our next 100 episodes, we're doing a crossover celebration with the Mix Tape Mafia's 100th episode, reflecting on some of the breatest bits and music from the past 300 episodes in Bean Bag Studios.By Bean Bag Studios
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113 - Hammer of the Underworld January - March
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Join Duel and Richard as they discuss the best underground releases of the past few months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast
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A story I’ve heard over and over again when I talk to internationals working in Denmark is this: They thought they were going to get fired. They’d been working for a year or so at professional-level job in Denmark, often one they’d been recruited for, but they’d never heard any positive comments from their manager. They started to worry. They were …
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112 - Judas Priest, Lord Dying and Traveler
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Join Duel and Richard as they discuss the latest albums from Judas Priest, Lord Dying and Traveler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast
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Ep. 200: Love is Blind 6, pre-foamed soap, and The Tushy!
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We take a long (but distinguished) dive into the gluttony that is season 6 of Love is Blind, with our trademark comedy gold and C&C takes on all the hot messes from the Charlotte season. We've also got a new sponsor to Bean Bag Studios... the Tushy! And we've shoehorned in some "If We Ran it," some "Get Your Ass Back on Track," some "Why are you st…
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111 - The Return of Deathcore's Finest, and I Say Finest Because They DON'T Actually Play Deathcore
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Duel and Richard discuss the return of Slayer, what they've been listening to as well as reviews for: Isahn - "Isahn" Hulder - "Verses in Oath" and Job For a Cowboy - "Moon Healer" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's been said by many that when C&C comes up with a great idea, the world takes notice and generational innovation usually follows. This episode is all that and a bag of chips. Hang with us through some great sports Hall of Fame debate and some exceptional ways we would change and improve all Halls of Fame in sports. Our penultimate take may be th…
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Whether you're navigating the cobbled streets of Copenhagen on a first date, exploring the charming countryside with a new companion, or swiping right in the pursuit of love, this episode offers the inside scoop on Danish dating culture. We explore different facets of the Danish dating scene, from casual meet-ups in cozy bodegas to the commitment i…
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Jason's youngest offspring, Colby, joins the boys of C&C for a Star Wars fantasy draft, where we pick rosters of heroes, villains, droids, creatures, planets, and space ships. Get ready to nerd out!By Bean Bag Studios
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110 - Apparently a FOOD Themed Band isn't just EMPTY Calories
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This episode has reviews for: Departure Chandelier - "Satan Soldier of Fortune." At the Plates - "Omnivore" The guys will also discuss new singles from: Aborted Lord Dying Judas Priest Slimelord and Hulder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast
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109 - They Will Have You CONVERTING to Christianity and Ready to RETAKE the Holy Land in Three Tracks Flat
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The first episode of 2024 has Duel and Richard talking about the best releases they "missed" or glossed over in 2023 as well as running down the most anticipated records of 2024, plus, What the guys have been listening to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast
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Ep. 197: The Flux Podcacitor & RIP Alexa Quivers
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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded BEFORE the Patriots FIRED Bill Belichick and hired Jerod Mayo. Because there are obviously alternate timelines in the universse, we hopped into the DeLorian and the Flux Podcassiter took us to one.By Bean Bag Studios
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Many internationals newly arrived in Denmark struggle with the long Danish winter. The darkness that starts to fall in the early afternoon means that 5pm looks just like 8pm, which looks just like midnight, which looks just like 5am. Dense, inky black sky. During the daytime there’s a dim grey light, sometimes accompanied by a soupy fog of tiny rai…
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108 - The TOP 10 BEST METAL Albums of 2023
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Join Duel, Richard, and Pete as they each give their top 10 albums of 2023 while also looking back at the year that was in heavy metal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast
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107 - The BLACKEST of the BLACK: The VERY Best Black Metal Releases of 2023
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Join Duel and Richard as they look back on the best black metal albums of 2023 chosen by your humble hosts of The Funda-Metal-ists podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast
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It’s almost Week 1, in the weekly numbering system that’s widely used in Northern Europe, where the year starts with week 1 and runs through to Week 52 or 53, depending on the calendar. It’s very efficient for planning, so you don’t have to say something messy like “What about that week that starts Monday June 3…” Week 1 starts on January 1, and ev…
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Legos? Cabbage Patch Dolls? Easy-Bake Oven? Which legendary toys will get chosen in our C&C Christmas Toys Fantasy Draft? Jason and Anthony welcome in returning guest podders 2-N Jenn and her daughter Tori to the studio. Plus, the interim producer who's calling in live from "the field." Who will draft the best roster? Listen and find out!…
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106 - "At-mosh-pheric Death Metal and a Full on Saxophone Invasion"
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This episode of the Funda-Metal-Ists podcast features reviews for Phobocosm - "Foreordained" Gama Bomb - "Bats" Mutilation Case - "Mutilation Case" and Panopticon "The Rime of Memory." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast
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If you are an international who lives in Denmark, or someone who wants to, you have to learn the Danish way of dealing with conflict. This might be with a colleague, or your upstairs neighbors, or the authorities at the commune. In these cases, it’s very important not to lose your temper or raise your voice. And this can be tricky if the culture yo…
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Ep. 195: In-Season Tourney, Megan Rapinoe, and Frasier Crane
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It's holiday time and we're tossing the new NBA In-Season Tournmanet into America's Favorite Game, "Who Sucks More?" We've also got some quick NFl takes and give the "Why are you still in my life?" business to a few of our ex-80's characters.By Bean Bag Studios
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105 - "Dokken, Cinderella, This is What Peak Male Performance Looks Like."
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On this episode Peter Bog returns to the fold as Duel, Richard and Pete discuss "No Pain, No Gain," the newest single from Austrian Death Machine. The guys also review "Gods of Fire" from Firstborne and "American Gothic" from Wayfarer. There is also the return of Mordor Metal Monthly, this time shining a spotlight on Dwarf metal band Wind Rose whic…
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104 - The Gauntlet Grew 666 More Spikes After Hearing That Song Title.
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This latest edition of the podcast features reviews for new single releases from Phobocosm and Ninkharsag as well as full-length album reviews for: "Cannibal Corpse - "Chaos Horrific" Sulphur Aeon - "Seven Crowns and Seven Seals" Moonlight Sorcery - "The Horned Lord of the Thorned Castle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Life's curve balls have caused a little hiatus but gobster nation calls and we're back in studio! It's an action-packed epsiode with some great airport stories, including a game of "Who Sucks More?" for dudes in the VIP lounge. We dive into some NFL and Bill Belichick, as well as why we hate fantasy football in this week's "Shit We Care Too Much Ab…
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Denmark is getting rich selling pharmaceuticals to other countries, but within Denmark itself, the approach is inconsistent. Getting illegal drugs doesn't seem to be too difficult, but getting legal drugs from your doctor can be.By Kay Xander Mellish
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103 - "How Dare They Spit Where We Sell $30 Mead Drinking Horns"
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This episode of the podcast has Duel and Richard discussing the return of Job For a Cowboy, the Blackbraid controversy at Midgardsblot fest and also features reviews for the latest releases from Urfaust, Godthrymm, Mutoid Man, and Horrendous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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When I first arrived in Denmark, you could shut down any dispute in Denmark by appealing to equality and the common good. Solidarity - “solidaritet” - and “fælleskab”, or community, or even “samfundssind”, societal spirit, were magic words. They still are with the older generation that built Denmark’s welfare state. If you want to convince this gen…
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Ep. 193: Not Your Father's Movie Fantasy Draft
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It's a signature C&C fantasy draft with Pais, Pais, Tori, and the interim producer. We are each drafting a 5-movie roster consisting of a time travel movie, a rom com, an alien movie, an original theme song movie, and a flex.By Bean Bag Studios
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102 - Denim, Leather, and Satanic Lyrics Are Better With a Beer in Hand
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This latest episode of the Funda-Metal-ists podcast features reviews for: Enforcer - "Nostalgia" Torture Rack - "Primevil Onslaught" Blackbraid - "Blackbraid II" as well as what the guys have been listening to a some live show and some live show reviews! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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How to Meet a Dead Viking: The Mummies of Denmark
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Many people who visit Denmark are fans of the Vikings, the colloquial name for Scandinavians before the medieval era, although technically speaking the Viking raiders were at their peak in the years 800-1100. There are plenty of opportunities, especially now during tourist season, to see modern-day Danes dressed up as Vikings, building wooden ships…
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We suffered a tragic technical and creative loss in Bean Bag Studios during the great coconut water incident of 2023. Long-story short, we lost a couple recorded episodes that we had in the can after the death of our primary BBS laptop/hard drive and iCloud misfire. But HAVE NO FEAR, Gobster Nation... we are professionals and we are here to bring y…
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101 - "The Only Atmosphere Being Conjured Here is Pain :The Best Black Metal of 2023 So Far + A Look Ahead
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Duel and Richard go over their favorite releases in the world of black metal released so far in 2023 as well as look ahead to three upcoming releases in black metal that they are particularly looking forward to. later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast
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No ice cream in July: Scenes from the Danish summer vacation period
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In Denmark, the right to a long summer vacation is enshrined into law - the national vacation law, which states that all employees have a right to three weeks’ vacation between May and September. Shops close, too. An ice cream shop in my neighborhood closed down for the entire month of July last year. You would think this would be peak time for ice…
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100 - Cringe Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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On this special 100th episode of the Funda-Metal-Ists the boys say goodbye to logtime co-host Peter Bog, bring back Covers Worth Covering as well as Mordor Metal Monthly and give their review of Cattle Decapitation's latest album "Terrasite." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Denmark is a rich country, but does it have rich people? It does, but Denmark’s wealthy tend to keep a low profile, due to the informal Jante Law in Denmark that prohibits too much showing off. That said, spring and summer is great time to see Danish rich people in their natural habitat. That’s when they put the roof down on their expensive German …
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After a few weeks of mourning, Jason is finally ready to dive into the ruins record-breaking season flaming out in round 1, which leads to some classic C&C discussion about the problem that is the road-team advantage in both the NHL and the NBA. We discuss the replay changes we'd make as Czar of sports and Pete Davidson gets the treatment of "Why a…
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Richard's ADDitional Reviews: Obituary, Immolation, Blood Incantation, & Ingrown Show.
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Richard's FINALLY returns after a four month absence with review of Obituary's sold out Show at the Middle East Downstairs in Boston on 5/5/23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast
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