Best Mac Watson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 280: Fake News . . . For Real 44:34

5d ago44:34

44:34

In the News -Reporter caught using AI to write news stories -Disney demands arbitration in wrongful death lawsuit Tales from the Crib -Is Sister getting fired? Last Word -Landing a plane in Jackson Hole is complicated Support the Show. BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll…

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Episode 279: 2024 Olympics 38:59

16d ago38:59

38:59

In the News --Harris is on the attack --Olympic thoughts Tales from the Crib --Fire Last Word --Street racing Batmobile in Portland Support the Show. BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Episode 278: Biden Drops Out, Harris Is Now Running 31:35

1M ago31:35

31:35

On this episode, the world is upside down! An assassination attempt on the former president at a rally in Pennsylvania. President Biden says he won't is out of running for a second term and hands over his support to the VP. Plus, Cricket's back gives out on Tales From The Crib, and you've got to listen to the Last Word. A man has his "Willy Wonka" …

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Episode 277: Biden Is Done 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

In the News --Biden and the Democrats are done --Shooting in Yellowstone --Four injured in fire caused by exploding fireworks inside vehicle --Operation recovers 200 missing children nationwide Tales from the Crib --Micro vacation Last Word --Woman spots wedding registry post for her husband and new bride Support the Show. BEST PODCAST in Phoenix M…

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Speaking her truth | Wendy Oldfield 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Wendy opens up about fame in The Sweatband and her successful solo career. Catapulted into a helter skelter life of rock & roll at an early age, Wendy Oldfield has experienced multiple chart successes in the `80s with The Sweatband ("This Boy" and " Shape of her body") and over the next 3 decades career defining hits including " Acid Rain", " Mirac…

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Episode 276: Trump on $500 Bill 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

In the News --Owners of iconic Wyoming steakhouse threaten to kill customers --Police foil thieves with glitter --Woman swings knife at boyfriend after twerking battle --Congress to consider putting Trump on $500 bill --Queen's music catalog sold for $1 billion Tales from the Crib --Brother's epic quinceañera toast Last Word --Untimely death in Con…

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Episode 274: Trump Convicted 34 Times 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

In the News --Can a convicted felon like Trump be our next POTUS? Tales from the Crib --Balloon at the library Last Word --Older women are the spreaders of misinformation Support the Show. BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Episode 273: Giuliani Served at Birthday Party 34:03

3M ago34:03

34:03

In the News --Arizona serves Rudy Giuliani at his Florida birthday party --Twelve arraigned in Arizona's fake elector case --Social media incentive results in boss taking whole team to Disneyland --Storms wipe out power for weeks in Texas Tales from the Crib --Electronics Last Word --Sick man being evacuated from cruise ship forced to pay medical b…

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Episode 272: Trump in Contempt of Court 38:04

3M ago38:04

38:04

In the News --Trump could be headed to jail for repeatedly being held in contempt of court --Fatal collision on ski slope deemed a homicide --Lady La recovering from a brain hemorage Tales from the Crib --Cricket's quinceañera dress Last Word --Drunk man at music festival bites police officer on head Support the Show. BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazi…

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Episode 271: Mac Answers the Man-Bear Question 41:09

4M ago41:09

41:09

In the News --Harvey Weinstein conviction overturned in NY --Diamondbacks game delayed by bees --Yellowstone visitor inured by bison --Arizona repeals 1800s law banning abortion --ASU students arrested at pro-Palestine protest --Mac answers the Man-Bear question Tales from the Crib --Mac hates trampolines Last Word --Florida man arrested for launch…

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John Perlman and Benjy Mudie chat about the From the Hip podcast 9:47

4M ago9:47

9:47

Music industry veteran Benjy Mudie does a deep dive into what makes the music world tick. From interviews with leading artists, songwriters, publishers, radio DJs, label insiders, and producers, to stories from nearly 50 years in music. Sometimes funny, and often irreverent and controversial. He'll take you inside the backrooms and the back stages …

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Samson brings the house down! | Cedric Samson 1:13:38

4M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Grammy, Golden Globe, and Oscar nominee opens up about his career in music. As an internationally acclaimed artist, producer, singer, arranger, and songwriter Cedric Samson should be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his services to South African music. A child prodigy, his nearly 60-year career has seen him being creatively successful…

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Episode 270: Eleven Arizona GOP Electors Indicted 45:06

4M ago45:06

45:06

In the News --Arizona GOP electors indicted for election fraud --Legislature attempts to repeal Arizona's 100-year-old abortion law --New terminal at Sky Harbor announced --Boy's pet octopus has 50 babies --Hidden Bible chapter found Tales from the Crib --Car troubles Last Word --Thief returns stolen ashes but keeps custom car Support the Show. BES…

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Episode 269: Arizona Abortion Law 37:32

5M ago37:32

37:32

In the News --Eclipse wrap-up --Arizona abortion discussion --Chad Daybell trial update --Scottsdale mayor flip-flops on Coyotes arena --Suns fan Mr. ORNG charged with soliciting photos from minors --Terrell Suggs arrested after flashing gun at drive through --Teenager with Nerf gun killed when man mistakenly fired a real gun at him Tales from the …

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Episode 268: Phoenix Cracking Down on AirBNBs during Final Four 35:38

5M ago35:38

35:38

In the News --Six figure income required to purchase home in Phoenix --Cost of college on average $95,000 --Solar eclipse can affect animals --Chad Daybell trial may last 10 weeks --Florida air boat tour capsized in alligator infested waters --Final Four at State Farm Stadium; Phoenix cracking down on short-term rentals --Can Mac Ruin It? 300 year …

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Episode 267: Social Security Insecurities 36:43

5M ago36:43

36:43

In the News --Superstition Mountains' cougar shadow makes it bi-annual appearance --Garage door opener bandits --Coyotes looking at land near 101 and Scottsdale --Three Arizona cities are best at saving for retirement --Social Security insecurities --Exotic birds seized at Mexican border --Biden visits Mary Rose Wilcox in Arizona Tales from the Cri…

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Ella Mental my dear Watson! | Heather Mac and Tim Parr 1:02:47

5M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Heather Mac (vocalist) and Tim Parr (guitarist) revisit Ella Mental 40 years on. 40 years ago, Ella Mental released their debut album "Uncomplicated Dreams". Fueled by smash singles and a devastating live show the band rapidly became one of the biggest rock bands in South African music history. Their incendiary performance at the legendary Concert …

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Episode 266: Science of Happiness 35:41

6M ago35:41

35:41

In the News --Phoenix firefighter damages home over alleged affair with nanny --Tom Horne calls for increase in teacher pay --Rattlesnake found in backseat of car --Ohio women drive dead roommate to bank to withdraw money from his account --Gilbert Trader Joe's top store in country --Child spent night locked in Target store --College course offered…

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From Impi to Concert in the Park | Hilton Rosenthal 1:32:22

6M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Inside the music industry with Hilton Rosenthal (Music Industry Excecutive) Hilton Rosenthal has done it all- a multi-talented music industry insider, he sketches out his rise from A&R executive to successful producer to concert visionary. Along the way his studio work with Johnny Clegg`s Juluka and Savuka produced multi-platinum albums globally an…

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Episode 265: Arizona has Worst Drivers 31:42

6M ago31:42

31:42

In the News --Arizona has some of the worst drivers in the country --Peoria mom accused of attempted murder of child with her pickup truck --UK study shows 4 day work week is more productive at 32 hours than 5 day 40 hour week --Sierra Nevada expecting 100 inches of snow this week --Married men proposing to wives as a recommittal of love Tales from…

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Episode 264: Watching Diamondbacks on TV No Longer Free 37:23

6M ago37:23

37:23

In the News --Donald Trump fined $354 million --Biden's competence questioned --Lori Daybell faces charges in Arizona --Colleges scramble with new FAFSA --Diamondbacks games no longer available cable TV --Cell phone providers suffer a nationwide outage --Private lunar landing puts us back on the moon for the first time since 1960s Tales from the Cr…

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Episode 263: Where Is Cricket? 34:21

7M ago34:21

34:21

On this episode, where is Cricket and why isn't she on the podcast this week? The Valley is gearing up for the Cactus League to start and bring in millions of dollars to the area. More people say Biden shouldn't be president because of recent events, according to a new poll. Donald Trump is having a very, very, very, rotten, no-good, horrible week.…

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The Magic Man | Neill Solomon 1:12:34

7M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Neill Solomon explores his world of music, art, film and theatre. Neill Solomon journeys through fifty years of making original folk, rock, pop and world beat with side trips into performance theatre, painting, film soundtracks, the creative process and composition. His endless quest to use music as a tool of social awareness and change is inspirin…

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Episode 262: NFL Playoffs 40:16

7M ago40:16

40:16

In the News --NFL Playoffs whoas (no Ravens) --Meet baby McFlurry --Snowboarder stuck in gondola overnight --Valley Metro light rail expands to Metro Center --DCS reports 13,000 children in out-of-home placement with only 2,000 licensed foster homes --38th anniversary of Challenger tragedy --Jay Leno files for conservatorship of wife --Keanu Reeves…

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Sex, Drums & Rock and Roll! | Danny de Wet 1:00:25

7M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

A hilarious Danny de Wet lets rip about the madness in the music. Danny de Wet is one funny guy...a natural storyteller of note, he has been, as he calls it, the `lead drummer` for some of the biggest South African bands in rock: eVoid , Petit Cheval., Electric Petals and Wonderboom plus a myriad of other outfits. He has also been a record company …

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Episode 261: Rattlesnakes in Walls of West Phoenix Home 39:32

7M ago39:32

39:32

In the News --Cold front blasts the US --Human trafficking prevention month --Alaska Airlines' passenger phone sucked out of plan is found and working --Lego bouquet of roses for Valentine's Day --Homeowner in West Phoenix finds 4 rattlesnakes in walls of house --No pants light rail riders ride the light rail in underwear --Feds say no more funny f…

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Episode 260: Pink Stanley Cups 33:35

8M ago33:35

33:35

In the News --Pink Stanley cups cause stampede at Target --Mary Lou Retton silent on how she will spend GoFundMe monies --Election season 2024 --Joe Arpaio running for mayor of Fountain Hills --FAA grounds Boeing 737Max models after window blows out of plane mid-flight --Phoenix considers new homeless camping bans near schools and daycares --Can Ma…

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Episode 259: Can Mac Ruin It? 39:06

8M ago39:06

39:06

In the News --Widower of ex-Maricopa County Attorney kills 2, then turns gun on self --Three year old unwraps every present under the tree at 3am --Minnesota dentist accused of disfiguring patient --Unaccompanied 6 year old put on wrong flight by Spirit Airlines --Can Mac ruin it? South Dakota holds contest to name snow plows Tales from the Crib --…

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Episode 258: Welcome to Season 5 50:15

8M ago50:15

50:15

Special episode where we talk about the last month and our move across town; then tell our annual Christmas stories. Not safe for little ears. Support the Show. BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Powers to the People! | PJ Powers 1:06:19

9M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

PJ Powers opens up about Hotline hits, fame, Mandela & The Queen, and more. My guest in this episode of From the Hip with Benjy Mudie hardly needs an introduction; she is one of South Africa's most successful musicians with over 40 years of hit-making under her belt and is responsible for some of the most iconic songs in our musical history includi…

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One for the Fadgets! | éVoid 1:12:31

10M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

éVoid come clean about Shadows and life on the fame rollercoaster in the 80s. This was an in-depth conversation with Lucien Windrich (éVoid guitarist and vocalist) and Erik Windrich (éVoid keyboardist and lead vocalist), the founding members of the iconic 1980s South African band éVoid. They pioneered an innovative fashion style adopted by legions …

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Episode 257: End of Season 4 34:53

10M ago34:53

34:53

In the News --End of Season 4 for Mac Watson Talks --Wyoming coal mine purchased 12 years ago for $2 million; now worth $37 billion --Grand Canyon University fined $36 million for deceptive student aid practices --Martha McSally sexually assaulted in Iowa --Major league baseball executives catch virus at Scottsdale's Omni Montelucia --Woman attacke…

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Episode 256: World Series Bound! 31:46

10M ago31:46

31:46

In the News --Diamondbacks headed to the World Series --Man connected to Alicia Navarro arrested for child sex abuse --Body of JJ Vallow finally released to grandparents --Arizona takes a stand against irresponsible ground water use --Pantsless Veterans Affairs manager curses out employees on Zoom call Tales from the Crib --Halloween Last Word --Ca…

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No Substitute! | Cindy Alter 1:26:05

10M ago1:26:05

1:26:05

Cindy Alter unpacks her career from Clout to Nashville and back. Singer-songwriter Cindy Alter is no shrinking violet! With dollops of humour and candour, she reminisces about her time in South Africa's most successful pop export, Clout, scaling the heights of the global music business, travelling the world, and selling millions of records. Her ban…

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Episode 255: Leave Your Love Locks at Home 30:30

11M ago30:30

30:30

In the News --Mary Lou Retton in ICU with pneumonia at age 55 --Suzanne Somers dead at 76 --Arizona lawmakers concerned about high gas prices --Eclipse disappoints --National Park Service reminds people to leave love locks at home --Tolleson music teacher named 2024 Arizona teacher of the year --Grizzly bear in Cody city limits relocated Tales from…

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Rabbitt, YES, Hollywood - the inspiring story of a musician | Trevor Rabin 1:24:36

11M ago1:24:36

1:24:36

Trevor takes you on his journey to pop, rock, and film superstardom. Trevor Rabin has scaled the heights of pop superstardom with Rabbitt, global recognition and chart success with prog rock demi-gods YES, and conquered the highest echelons of the competitive Hollywood motion picture soundtrack world with nearly 50 blockbusters to his credit. This …

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Episode 254: Offensive Halloween Costumes 32:16

11M ago32:16

32:16

In the News --Eleven Halloween costumes that are always offensive --Super Bowl contributed $1.3 billion in economic impact in Arizona --Paul Penzone stepping down as Maricopa County Sheriff --Scheels opens in Chandler Fashion Square --Tucson woman charged with attempted murder of husband --Costco now selling 1 ounce bars of 24K gold --Walmart waive…

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Episode 253: Raising Kids is Expensive 36:11

11M ago36:11

36:11

In the News --Brooks Robinson, legendary Baltimore Oriole, dies at age 86 --Kayne's ex dishes on their sexless sex life --Target closing inner-city stores due to theft and crime --Largest expenses of raising kids is now child care and cars; not college tuition --Government shutdown facts --Goodyear woman arrested for shooting at teenagers in Walmar…

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From The Beaters to Burnout | Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse 52:48

11M ago52:48

52:48

South African music is blessed with a diversity of unique music styles and none more irresistible than the afro-funk sound of the '70s and '80s. In this episode, Benjy Mudie and the legendary music icon Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse talk about Sipho's early seminal bands, The Beaters and Harari, social consciousness, cultural liberation, and Paul Simon's …

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Alchemy in the studio | Tully McCully 1:23:48

12M ago1:23:48

1:23:48

In this episode, uber-producer Tully McCully waxes lyrical with Benjy Mudie about producing hard-to-categorize South African artists. He delves into the recording history of multiple award-winning songstress Lesley Rae Dowling, deep dives into the arcane and often psychotic world of rock outfit, Falling Mirror, the bizarre off-the-wall humour of wr…

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Episode 252: 20 Rattlesnakes Under Mesa Water Heater 39:16

12M ago39:16

39:16

In the News --United flight loses cabin pressure over the Atlantic --Mesa homeowner finds 20 rattlesnakes under water heater in garage --Lori Vallow Daybell appeals her murder convictions --Airplane lands on I17 near Sunset Point --Utah mother's video celebrating with son goes viral for all the wrong reasons --Phoenix legalizes backyard guest house…

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Episode 251: Four-Day School Week 35:05

12M ago35:05

35:05

In the News --How Arizona is handling the DCS document disclosure debacle --Man arrested for letting 10 year old drive truck on 101 in Scottsdale --Arizona DOT. safety message winners announced --Schools considering 4-day school week to counter funding shortfalls --Study shows screen time in toddlers results in development delays in 60% of children…

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What Alternative? | Rob McLennan and Barney Simon 1:21:33

12M ago1:21:33

1:21:33

The rise of Goth and Alternative music in '80s South Africa. In this episode, Rob McLennan, founder and frontman of South Africa's most successful Goth band, No Friends of Harry and legendary punk/alternative radio DJ, Barney Simon swap musical war stories with host Benjy Mudie about the rise of alternative music and culture in heady days of '80s S…

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Episode 250: Triple-demic Threat 38:34

12M ago38:34

38:34

In the News -Arizona reviewing child welfare cases including adoptions -Backpage founder facing second trial for facilitating prostitution and money laundering -Triple-demic warning for COVID-19, the flu and RSV -Ron DeSantis trailing Trump as preferred Republican nominee Tales from the Crib -Sister takes up volleyball Last Word -Phoenix family sui…

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Special Stars - the Mango Groove explosion | John Leyden and Claire Johnston 1:26:53

1y ago1:26:53

1:26:53

The stories behind this iconic South African pop outfit's success. In this episode, Benjy Mudie shoots the breeze with John Leyden and Claire Johnston of Mango Groove about the band's phenomenal success in the early nineties. They explore the early days of the band, the recording of that iconic multi-platinum-selling first album, the high-profile i…

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Quick Quick to the top of the charts! | Marc and Alex Rantseli 55:13

1y ago55:13

55:13

Marc and Alex Rantseli, MarcAlex, break musical boundaries with genre-busting songs. Host of From The Hip Benjy Mudie explores South African music with Eighties pop sensations MarcAlex. Hailing from their humble beginnings in Diepkloof Soweto, Marc and Alex Ranseli shot to the top of the charts with their brand of infectious danceable soul, becomin…

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Welcome to From the Hip with Benjy Mudie 0:54

1+ y ago0:54

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Music industry veteran Benjy Mudie does a deep dive into what makes the music world tick. From interviews with leading artists, songwriters, publishers,, radio DJs, label insiders, and producers, to stories from nearly 50 years in music. Sometimes funny, and often irreverent and controversial. He'll take you inside the backrooms and the back stages…

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Lakelands in conversation with IFL 1:16:04

1+ y ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Sadly this is the last ever episode of the IFL podcast. On behalf of us both (Niamh and Gerry) we want to say a huge thanks to everyone whose listened since 2020. We've had some amazing guests and have been so proud of what we've achieved with this project. For our final episode, Niamh caught up with the filmmakers behind Lakelands - a powerful new…

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Sinéad O’Shea (Pray For Our Sinners) and Annie Mac in conversation with IFL 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

51:22

We were so pleased to host a preview screening of Sinéad O'Shea's powerful documentary PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS in Soho this week, and even more honoured to have it hosted by the wonderful Annie Macmanus, who we're so grateful to for taking part. In this week's podcast we present the Q&A from that event to you in full, while Niamh and Gerry give you th…

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Andrew Legge (LOLA) in conversation with IFL 53:06

1+ y ago53:06

53:06

In this week's episode, Gerry and Niamh provide a round up of all the new Irish film releases and IFL events you have to look forward to, making sure not to forget the new Barbie movie which just dropped its trailer and EXTENSIVE cast profiles this week. #Barbie FTW (Nicola Coughlan's in it. We're allowed) For this week's interview, Gerry ventured …

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