Best Broke College Student Podcasts (2024)

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TPP#28 - Understanding Water Filtration & PFAS w/ Steve Hamilton: National Sales Manager for Frankin Water Treatment (feat. Josh B.) 1:30:16

5M ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Send us a text What are PFAS? Why does soft water "feel" soft? Do electronic water treatment options work? What's the deal with citrus-based systems? In this episode, we answer all these questions and more as we dive deep into the fascinating world of water filtration with our special guest, Steve Hamilton. Steve is the National Sales Manager for F…

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TPP #27 - From Rehab To That Plumbing Podcast w/ Josh B. 34:17

5M ago34:17

34:17

Send us a text * If you are struggling with alcohol or substance abuse please reach out to me directly. THERE IS HOPE! In this episode, we're switching it up by having Josh interview me on how I got into plumbing, what my apprenticeship was like, and why I decided to pursue leadership and create this podcast. Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/tM…

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TPP#26 -Building the Future: Creating an Apprenticeship Program w/ Grant G. and Josh B.(@SleepyPlumbr) 38:28

5M ago38:28

38:28

Send us a text In this episode, I had Josh B. and Grant G. back on to talk about the new apprenticeship program he is developing at his company. We talk about the challenges and GREEN FLAGS during the first 30-day evaluation period. If you are curious about what our apprenticeship will consist of, this episode is a great primer! Join the DISCORD: h…

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TPP#25 - Improving Mindset w Josh B. (@SleepyPlumbr) 42:02

5M ago42:02

42:02

Send us a text Mindset is a huge component of success in any endeavor in life, not just service plumbing. Client interaction is the cornerstone of service and without the right mindset, you will receive mediocre results at best. In episode 25 Josh B. and I discuss the idea of mindset and how to improve it with small and simple adjustments that comp…

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TPP#24 - Plumbing Apprenticeship FAQ 27:44

6M ago27:44

27:44

Send us a text In this episode, I go over some of the most common questions I have been asked about a plumbing apprenticeship. I review the pros and cons of union, the differences between service, new construction, and commercial, and tips for finding that first apprenticeship and how to stand out. Become a Guest Coaching Questions Complaints Brand…

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TPP#23 - Working at Roto-Rooter, New Construction vs Service, and Leadership vs Managers w/ Ty and Josh B.(@SleepyPlumbr) 45:47

6M ago45:47

45:47

Send us a text In this episode, Josh and I speak with Ty, a 2nd generation plumber who comes from Roto-Rooter where he was the service manager for some time. He shares his experience working for one of these larger private equity/corporate companies and how dropping out of college ( but later returning to receive his associate's) led to a very lucr…

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TPP#22 - Private Equity, Maintaining a Positive Mindset, Hourly vs Commission, and Apprentice Expectations w/ Mack and Josh 59:57

6M ago59:57

59:57

Send us a text In this episode, I had Josh and Mack back on to talk about various topics ranging from the private equity situation in the trades, Practical ways to maintain a positive mindset, commission vs hourly, and pet peeves that we have as plumbers. Connect with us: Become a Guest! Brandon: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.com | @BrandonThePlumber…

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TPP# 21 - Plumbing Over College, Tips for Apprentices, and Understanding Service w/ Josh Burleson (@sleepyplumbr) 56:25

7M ago56:25

56:25

Send us a text In this episode, I had a chat with Josh Burleson ( @Sleepyplumbr ) about how he dropped out of college and got into plumbing. We also discuss service, the advantages of maintenance calls, and social media. Josh is on all platforms and has great educational content for plumbers of all experience! Check me out on YouTube where I have t…

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TPP#20 - Being a Better Tech, Social Media Usage, and Worst Jobs w/ Mack 57:30

7M ago57:30

57:30

Send us a text In this episode, I talk to Mack about being a better technician, social media usage, and our worst jobs. Check us out on YouTube @BrandonThePlumber Email: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.com Mack:Plumb_AZ Video podcast is not available on YouTube. Check us out there and leave a comment. Let’s start building a community!…

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TPP#19 - 4 Reasons Plumbing is Better Than Your Current Job w/ Mack 31:45

9M ago31:45

31:45

Send us a text In this episode, Mack and I talk about the 4 main reasons one should consider switching to plumbing as a career. Contact: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.com Plumb_AZBy Mack/Plumb_AZ

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TPP#18 - From College Student to Plumber w/ Mack (a.k.a. Plumb_AZ) 38:59

10M ago38:59

38:59

Send us a text In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Mack (a.k.a. plum_AZ) About his journey from deciding to leave college and become a plumber to posting videos online. We also discussed overcoming the broke, fix, mentality and advice to anyone looking to join the industry. Reach out to Mack on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube: Plumb_AZ Ema…

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TPP#17 - What Makes a Good Service Manager? w/ Grant G. 29:19

10M ago29:19

29:19

Send us a text In this episode Grant and I discuss what makes a good service manager. I recently took a leadership position at my company and we break down the dos and dont's in the trades. Reach out for FREE coaching: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.comBy Grant G.

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TPP#16 - 3 Red Flags of an Apprenticeship w/ Grant G. 37:28

11M ago37:28

37:28

Send us a text In this episode, I discuss some red flags in an apprenticeship program with Grant. Finding the correct company with the right philosophy and culture is key. Contact me for FREE coaching! Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.comBy Grant G.

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TPP#15 - The Future of Tankless Service w/ Michael S. of Tankless Evolution 31:08

11M ago31:08

31:08

Send us a text In this episode, I talk to Michael S, with Tankless Evolution here in Phoenix. We discuss his unique approach to educating the customer with his patented tankless trailer that allows the customer to go uninterrupted during a remediation process or if their current tanked water heater has failed. We also go in-depth on the Navien 240A…

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TPP#14 - Anatomy of a Service Call (pt.3): Option Building and Value Stacking 29:15

11M ago29:15

29:15

Send us a text In this episode, I talk about how it all comes together by value stacking and creating options. I go over different techniques to develop options and how to add value instead of discounting your price.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#13 - Anatomy of a Service Call (pt.2): Diagnosing 14:30

11M ago14:30

14:30

Send us a text In this episode, I talk about diagnosing using the 3 vitals. This is one of the most important skills we provide as a professional tradesmen. Accurately finding the root cause of an issue and providing options for all budgets is what sets us apart from the completion.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#12 - Anatomy of a Service Call (pt.1): On-Site Arrival 23:44

11M ago23:44

23:44

Send us a text In this episode, I start to break down the anatomy of a service call. Starting with the on-site arrival, I discuss key points to start to building trust and a relationship before we even arrive.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#11 - A Technician's Perspective 24:35

12M ago24:35

24:35

Send us a text In this episode, I talk about what I believe it takes to motivate a team, build culture, and get them to adopt this philosophy. As a technician myself, this is what I would love to see in the industry. Leadership is key and finding the right person for the job is the number one objective.…

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TPP#10 - Objection Handling w/ Cesar L. 48:41

12M ago48:41

48:41

Send us a text In this episode, I sat down with my good friend Cesar L. We talk about the different types of objections and how to overcome them.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#9 - Allow the Client to Choose 16:22

12M ago16:22

16:22

Send us a text This episode I talk about the concept of letting the customer make their own decisions. We need to stop prejudging and making financial decisions for the customer and let them do that themselves. This is achieved by understanding the buyers journey and how we can effectively help them make the correct decision. Be the dealer……

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TPP#8 - 3 Soft Skills for Success 15:15

12M ago15:15

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Send us a text In this episode, I talk about the 3 most important skills, other than plumbing, that every service technician should master: Listening, Confidence, and Communication. Contacts me: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.comBy BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#7 - 3 Challenges with Service Plumbing 13:36

12M ago13:36

13:36

Send us a text In this episode, I talk about 3 challenges facing modern service Plumbing, how we got there, and how we can overcome them.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#6 - Overcoming Broke/Fix Mentality w/ Grant G. 44:01

12M ago44:01

44:01

Send us a text In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Grant G. to talk about the current state of the service plumbing industry and what we can do to start improving the customer service experience. Grant is a colleague of mine and has been in the plumbing field for over 20 years! His adoption of giving options is a testament to …

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TPP#5 - What are the 3 Vitals to Every Call? 14:28

1y ago14:28

14:28

Send us a text Are you checking the three vitals at every call? Just like a doctor, plumbers have vitals to the Plumbing system that should be checked during every visit. Age, pressure, and water quality. These are the three leading causes for most plumbing problems. It’s crucial that we diagnose the entire system and not just fix the symptoms. Che…

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TPP#4 - Education Over Persuasion 13:52

1y ago13:52

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Send us a text Is sales evil? That greatly depends on the intention behind your tactics. In this episodes I talk about the idea of building trust, educating the customer, presenting options, and letting them choose instead of trying to trick or persuade them. Don’t deny the customer the right to choose their own solution.…

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TPP#3 - The Drain Call Process 12:07

1y ago12:07

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Send us a text In this episode, I discuss my approach to running drain calls. I think it’s crucial to structure the call so that you do not end up in a situation where you’re not getting paid for hours worth of work. The key to everything is getting a camera down the line. This is how you know for sure what’s wrong with the plumbing and how to just…

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TPP#2 - What is Service? 17:30

1y ago17:30

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Send us a text In this episode, I discuss what it means to provide service in the plumbing field. Mostly, it’s about the little things that add up to a great customer experience. We also want to listen to the customer and ask questions to better understand their particular situation. They will quickly forget what we did, but always remember how we …

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TPP#1 - 3 Reasons to Become a Service Plumber 15:45

1y ago15:45

15:45

Send us a text In this episode, I discuss the 3 reasons you should consider being a residential service plumber: pay, job security, and autonomy. Service plumbing, and the trades in general, are a great career opportunity for the foreseeable future. Most people overlook the trades because they don’t realize how lucrative and fulfilling it can be. H…

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How to See if Someone Likes You Based on Their Body Language 9:10

2+ y ago9:10

9:10

Hi! In today's episode I will be telling you tips to tell whether someone is interested in you based off their body language! Scientific study to back what I'm saying: - https://www.pnas.org/content/113/15/4009 - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150212154627.htm - https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-read-body-language-2017-5 Social …

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Why Iceland is a Solo Traveler's Dream 12:35

3y ago12:35

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Hi! In today's episode I will be telling you all the reasons why you should make Iceland your first stamp on your passport! My budget breakdown as mentioned: - $120: Total cost for carry-on luggage for both Spirit in the United States - $540: Flight from Las Vegas to Iceland, round trip (purchased two weeks in advance i.e. higher priced ticket to I…

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The Dreams that Showed Me I was Being Cheated On - Personal Astral Projection Stories 28:19

3y ago28:19

28:19

Hi! In today's episode I will be telling you my crazy astral projection stories! Here are three of the stories (with time stamps) I reference in this episode: - The dreams that told me I was being cheated on: 2:01 - When I visited a taken guy in his DREAMS and caused him to cheat on her: 7:53 - When I communicated with an ex in my dreams: 16:31 Mat…

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#126: Marcelo Claure - Why Softbank Invested in Career Karma 39:05

3+ y ago39:05

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Marcelo Claure is a Bolivian tech entrepreneur who founded Brightstar which was later sold to Sprint after they reached $10 billion in revenue, becoming the largest Hispanic-owned business in US history. Currently, Claure serves as Chief Executive Officer of SoftBank Group International and Chief Operating Officer of SoftBank Group Corp. Claure ove…

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#126: Marcelo Claure - Why Softbank Invested in Career Karma 39:06

3+ y ago39:06

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Marcelo Claure is a Bolivian tech entrepreneur who founded Brightstar which was later sold to Sprint after they reached $10 billion in revenue, becoming the largest Hispanic-owned business in US history. Currently, Claure serves as Chief Executive Officer of SoftBank Group International and Chief Operating Officer of SoftBank Group Corp. Claure ove…

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Random: How to Get Any Person You Want. 8:22

4y ago8:22

8:22

Since the world has been on sleepy mode I thought why not expand my personality and scientific knowledge (aka nerdiness) to other concepts and ideas of discussion. Let me know thoughts, thank you. Love, Your favorite nugget Lets talk! Social Media ⇣ Instagram: catieeelalaBy catieeelala

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Advantages of Traveling as a College Student 8:31

4y ago8:31

8:31

Hi! In today's episode I will be covering the advantages of traveling during these wild four years - What days college students should travel - What you HAVE to bring as a college student for MAJOR discounts - The Eurrail (Europe Train System) favors college students?! - How our Gen-Z Brain rocks Apps I mentioned: - Student Universe for college stu…

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Storytime: Seeing My Ex Unexpectedly in SPAIN 16:38

4y ago16:38

16:38

Hi! In today's episode, I will be discussing my first ever storytime! This episode is a wild one, you guys are in for a treat. Thank you again for making Let's Travel Baby! Podcast #20 on the U.S. Apple Itunes How-To Category! You guys are awesome! 3 Three Bonus Tips just for looking at the description, not included in the podcast! 1: Roll your clo…

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Realistic Travel Advice with #1 Best Seller Erica Derrickson 26:23

4y ago26:23

26:23

Hi! In today's episode, I have the list of links mentioned by Erica, which can also be found in her book, Leaving America with Erica: How to Travel and Set Yourself Free 1. Workaway.info (not .com that is for Europeans!): A free site designed to enable you to find places to stay for free and travel in exchange for work 2. TrustedHousesitters.com: A…

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How International Beauty Standards Affect You 6:33

4y ago6:33

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Hi! in today's episode we will be covering: - How visiting other countries can question the way we been "programmed" to think of ourself -How traveling can increase your self confidence -3 Bonus Tips! -A great question you can ask yourself (You will be glad you did) -Why your nose is okay. -A message from me to you. Reach me immediately here to tal…

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Ultimate Guide for Food Travel 14:09

4y ago14:09

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Hi! In today's episode we will be covering: -How you can maintain your healthy eating habits even if your out of your daily routine aka in a different timezone -Your $30/day food guide and curbing your appetite to the most expensive part of traveling -3 Bonus Tips! -This drink will take away traveling jitters (no, not Italian Prosecco!) Social Medi…

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#125: Erik Torenberg - What Is Venture Capital? & How It Helps Job Seekers 1:05:23

4+ y ago1:05:23

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Not only a true believer in the power of networking, Erik Torenberg definitely walks the talk. Erik is big on community building and networking. He is known for organizing huge events as well as intimate meetups called On Deck, where they allow people to get to know each other on a personal level instead of a professional level.Back in Michigan, Er…

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#125: Erik Torenberg - What Is Venture Capital? & How It Helps Job Seekers 1:05:24

4+ y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Not only a true believer in the power of networking, Erik Torenberg definitely walks the talk. Erik is big on community building and networking. He is known for organizing huge events as well as intimate meetups called On Deck, where they allow people to get to know each other on a personal level instead of a professional level. Back in Michigan, E…

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#124: Jake Schwartz - CEO of General Assembly on COVID-19 Response 1:02:25

4+ y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Jake Schwartz is the co-founder and chief executive officer of General Assembly, a global company advancing the future of work. Jake leads GA's growth, creating sustainable talent pipelines for businesses, and building transparent career pathways to the most transformational work. In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, about 33 million Americans have …

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#124: Jake Schwartz - CEO of General Assembly on COVID-19 Response 1:02:26

4+ y ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Jake Schwartz is the co-founder and chief executive officer of General Assembly, a global company advancing the future of work. Jake leads GA's growth, creating sustainable talent pipelines for businesses, and building transparent career pathways to the most transformational work. In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, about 33 million Americans have …

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How Traveling Helps Eliminate Racism 7:46

4+ y ago7:46

7:46

Hi! So today I am giving the description space to charities that don't receive as much coverage: A great project to donate meals to the Black Trans Community: https://www.theokraproject.com/ Gathering black communities through arts: https://www.blacktablearts.com/ Autistic color people's fund: https://autismandrace.com/autistic-people-of-color-fund…

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Cancel Culture and Boarding School 9:12

4+ y ago9:12

9:12

Today, we dive into the world of cancel culture and I share a story from attending an all girls boarding school. Be in the know> Instagram, Tiktok: @kikeyinkx . Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2gbZJGI7L0WorU7wPIM3Q

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Travel Expectations vs. Reality with Jazz Lira 22:54

4+ y ago22:54

22:54

Hi! In today's episode we will be coverings -Instagram is not what traveling looks like -What airline is best for a first time traveler? -Are hostels as scary as they seem? -Unpredictable weather -Best wardrobe for traveling! -Bonus tips! (Avoid paying the overweight baggage fee with the first tip!) Social Media ⇣ My Instagram: catieeelala Jazz's I…

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Corona Travel Advice (Updated) 19:35

4+ y ago19:35

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Hi! In today's episode I will be covering -Travel Checklist in the COVID-19 (Planes are recycling WHAT?) -What to pack beforehand to ensure you are safe and calm before take-off -What to do during security, gate entry, and in the cabin -The cheapest and environmentally safe ways to protect yourself and others in this pandemic Bonus Tips! -Avoid wha…

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#123: Dan Friedman - COVID-19 Response from the Co-Founder of Thinkful 50:12

4+ y ago50:12

50:12

Dan Friedman is the Co-Founder of Thinkful, a coding bootcamp that provides online courses Software Engineering, Design and Data Science courses. Dropping out of Yale, Dan is proof that you don't need a college degree or certain qualifications to find your way to success. Thinkful is the first coding bootcamp that came out and created offerings for…

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#123: Dan Friedman - COVID-19 Response from the Co-Founder of Thinkful 50:13

4+ y ago50:13

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Dan Friedman is the Co-Founder of Thinkful, a coding bootcamp that provides online courses Software Engineering, Design and Data Science courses. Dropping out of Yale, Dan is proof that you don't need a college degree or certain qualifications to find your way to success. Thinkful is the first coding bootcamp that came out and created offerings for…

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#122: Vaibhav Sahgal - Head of Growth at Reddit - How to be a Growth Product Leader 53:14

4+ y ago53:14

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Vaibhav Sahgal is the Head of Growth at Reddit, Inc. which has 500 million unique users around the world. Prior to this, he worked at Zynga for 8 years as a product manager. He led teams building games like Words with Friends, Cityville, and Mafia Wars.Vaibhav immigrated from India to the U.S. to get a degree in Computer Science at Purdue Universit…

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