Best Amy Horowitz Podcasts (2024)

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Data Quality Over Quantity and the Human Element, with Tanja Ubert from Rotterdam University 15:32

44m ago15:32

15:32

Join host Nick Dobbins and his guest Tanja Ubert in this new episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life where they delve into the fascinating world of AI, data management and education. Tanja demonstrates her commitment to the future of data science as they discuss: The limited perspective of data How the consequences of faulty data can spiral when da…

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Why Do We Still Struggle to Trust AI? with Graeme Thompson from Informatica 25:14

2M ago25:14

25:14

In this first episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Amy Horowitz is joined by Graeme Thompson, the Chief Information Officer at Informatica. Join them as they ask the big questions facing Data and AI usage today: Why are we struggling to trust AI? Is your business data AI-ready? How do you know Gen AI is giving a reputable answer to your qu…

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Bringing Data and AI to Life Trailer 2:10

3M ago2:10

2:10

This is Bringing Data and AI to Life: the podcast you want to listen to for practical advice and insights into the latest innovations in data management and AI. You’ll learn how to realize transformative business outcomes by managing data to become a living and trusted asset, fueling your AI and data-driven initiatives. We aim to bring data clarity…

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Joe & Amy: Building Strength and Family Despite the System - Season 5 Episode 3 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

What happens when a career in law enforcement collides with unexpected personal and legal challenges? In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason discover Joe and Amy's extraordinary journey. Joe, a former law enforcement officer, shares his story of camaraderie and disillusionment within the justice system. He opens up about his middle-cl…

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Greg Mingo: Seeing the World Through More than One Pair of Eyes - Season 5 Episode 2 1:14:24

5M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Life can twist and turn in unexpected ways, as Greg Mingo, a Harlem native, profoundly understands. His story, one of resilience amidst the vibrant yet challenging streets of New York, unfolds as he shares the gravity of his choices and the socioeconomic forces that impacted his life. Our latest episode invites you into an intimate conversation wit…

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D's Story: Mom on the List - Season 5 Episode 1 1:22:59

6M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

When life presents us with a labyrinth of trials, it's the voices of the resilient that guide us through the darkness. D's life story, as featured on Amplified Voices, illuminates such a path, marked by a turbulent childhood and other struggles. This episode promises an intimate exploration into the human spirit's capacity for endurance, highlighti…

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Brittany LaMarr: A Mother's Story Part 2 of 2. Season 4 Episode 8 1:05:35

9M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

When we think of motherhood, the images that typically come to mind are those of joy, love, and celebration. But what happens when the journey to motherhood unfolds in a place designed for punishment, not nurturing? Our guest, Brittany, exposes the stark and heartbreaking realities of becoming a mother in prison. We journey with her through the hea…

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Brittany LaMarr: A Recovery Story, Part 1 of 2. Season 4 Episode 7 43:32

9M ago43:32

43:32

Ever asked yourself, "What's the real cost of addiction?" In this first part of a two-episode conversation on Amplified Voices, special guest Brittany LaMarr helps us tackle this complex question head-on as she shares her compelling journey through addiction and recovery. Brittany, a Connecticut native, candidly unveils the trials and tribulations …

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Cierra Cobb: On A Mission for Justice Season 4 - Episode 6 1:06:40

11M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber & Jason talk with Cierra Cobb, a paralegal, activist, and advocate for incarcerated people and their families. From her heart of resilience and strength, Cierra takes us on a poignant journey of survival and action. In a world grappling with a global pandemic, Cierra reconnects and marries Jeffrey, an old …

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C. Dreams - What We Accept for Others, We Must Accept for Ourselves - Season 4 Episode 5 1:03:18

1y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

On this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with C, a woman who has lived through the unimaginable - losing her mother at a young age, getting thrust into the foster system, and grappling with overdiagnosis and overmedication, displacement, and disconnection. We learn about her journey, from her challenging upbringing to her involvem…

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Emily Horowitz: Breaking the Stigma: From Rage to Reason Season 4 -Episode 4 1:06:49

1y ago1:06:49

1:06:49

How does society treat people based on their criminal conviction history and how can we better understand the unique experiences of people who are convicted of sexual offenses? Why, in an age where second chances and demands to reduce mass incarceration have become mainstream, are people with these convictions often excluded from reform and relief …

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Theresa - Fighting for Parole Justice in NY - Season 4 - Episode 3 1:10:52

1+ y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

How does the criminal legal system impact the lives of those involved and their families? Why is Parole Justice so important? Join Jason and Amber on this episode of Amplified Voices as we hear Theresa's powerful story of perseverance during her husband's lengthy incarceration. Visiting an incarcerated loved one is a process riddled with indignitie…

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LaResse Harvey - Surviving & Thriving -Season 4 Episode 2 1:03:14

1+ y ago1:03:14

1:03:14

In this episode of Amplified Voices, Jason & Amber speak with LaReese Harvey, a Connecticut native and walking testament to the power of perseverance. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and a formerly incarcerated black woman, she's faced some of the greatest oppression there is. Despite encountering significant obstacles and trauma, LaResse h…

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Chris - Keep Moving Forward - Season 4 - Episode 1 1:19:17

1+ y ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Amplified Voices is back! In this episode, Amber and Jason met with Chris who shares the impact that a conviction, incarceration and registration has had on his plans to serve his country and to lead a good life. Chris shares his challenges and successes as he works to overcome many of the obstacles he faces as a parent, caregiver, professional and…

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Juanita and Sincere Follow-up – Don’t Ever Give Up – Season 3 Episode 5 51:30

2y ago51:30

51:30

In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason follow up with Juanita and Sincere following Sincere’s release from prison. Sincere went to prison as a young man and has grown up behind bars, spending 24 years incarcerated in Virginia. In this episode, we get to hear directly from Sincere about the circumstances of Sincere’s release and his ex…

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Richard Kemick - Natural Life Season 3 Episode 4 43:55

2y ago43:55

43:55

In this episode, Amplified Voices goes global with Jason and Amber's first international guest, Richard Kemick from Canada. During the podcast, Richard shares his experience interacting with his cousin, Christian who is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole in a Michigan prison. As they develop a closer relationship, Richard and…

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Melissa Tanis - The Past Doesn't Change But People Absolutely Do - Season 3 Episode 3 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

47:43

In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with Melissa Tanis, a ferocious advocate for parole justice, compassionate release, and children of incarcerated parents. Melissa shares her story of having her father incarcerated when she was five years old and the impact that it had on her own life as well as the lives of her family memb…

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Ray Boyd - Revisiting the Protect Act / A Life in Six Boxes - Season 3 Episode 2 58:14

2+ y ago58:14

58:14

Ray Boyd was incarcerated in 1992, facing a 50 year sentence. He ultimately spent close to 30 years in prison in Connecticut before being released. Ray experienced Covid 19 while incarcerated and reentry during the pandemic. Ray shares his story with Amber and Jason. Ray, Amber, and Jason are joined by Barbara Fair from Stop Solitary Connecticut. Y…

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Nicole - The Impacts of Parental Incarceration & Registration on Children - Season 3 - Episode 1 42:52

2+ y ago42:52

42:52

In the opening episode of Season 3, Amber and Jason speak with Nicole, a sixteen-year-old girl who authentically shares the experience of having her life turned upside-down at age twelve when her father was arrested, incarcerated and eventually placed on a public registry. Her journey winds from the initial shock, how she was treated at school, to …

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Amplifying Voices into 2022 - Season 2 Wrap-Up 28:09

2+ y ago28:09

28:09

As the year came to a close, Amplified Voices hosts, Jason and Amber took some time to reflect on everything that 2021 threw at the world. In this candid conversation, they walk listeners through the year; covering podcast production, behind-the-scenes information, personal triumphs, advocacy victories, guest insights, and so much more. Fans will e…

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Nick Dubin - Season 2 Episode 12 - Autism Spectrum Disorder & The Criminal Legal System 48:28

2+ y ago48:28

48:28

In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason sat down with autism advocate, Nick Dubin to discuss his personal experiences involving his early life, autism diagnosis and ultimately his encounter with the criminal legal system. Nick also spoke of his desire and work towards using his personal experiences to help others on the spectrum, and h…

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Marty Weiss - Life is Complicated- Season 2 Episode 10 41:40

3y ago41:40

41:40

Amber and Jason spoke with Marty and took a deep dive into Marty's life before he took actions that landed him in the criminal legal system. Marty shares the bullying and sexual assaults he endured as a young gay man and how this shaped his response to the world. You can hear him express remorse for his actions and what he learned through the proce…

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Mark- They Didn't Even Use the Word - Season 2, Episode 9 45:52

3y ago45:52

45:52

In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with Mark who authentically shares the shock, pain and sense of brokenness that he and his close relatives felt when they discovered sexual harm had occurred within their family. This incident abruptly plunged his elderly father into the criminal legal system, ultimately revealing that he h…

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Morgan Godvin - Incarceration Is Not The Answer To Our Drug Crisis - Season 2 Episode 8 49:53

3y ago49:53

49:53

In this episode, Jason and Amber speak with Morgan Godvin, a freelance writer, scholar and advocate who spent time behind bars after she sold her best friend heroin and he died of an overdose. In a matter of days, Morgan found herself grappling with the death of her friend while also navigating an unrelenting justice system. Morgan shares her story…

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A Call To Action: CT's Protect Act - Special Episode 40:15

3y ago40:15

40:15

In this special episode, Amber & Jason welcome Stop Solitary CT activist and lead organizer, Barbara Fair, back to the show to discuss Governor Lamont's recent veto of SB 1059, known as the Protect Act. The act, meant to uphold and protect the safety of individuals living and working behind bars, recently passed both houses of the Connecticut legis…

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Kathy Flaherty - Systems Overlap Season 2, Episode 7 52:42

3y ago52:42

52:42

In this episode, Jason and Amber catch up with attorney Kathy Flaherty, a fierce advocate for disability rights. During the conversation, Kathy explores the parallels between the criminal justice and mental health systems, and explains how advocates in both spaces can work together. Kathy walks the audience through her experience with involuntary c…

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Furries, Juggalos, and Witches! Oh My! It's a Wrap on Season 1, Creeps! 40:24

3y ago40:24

40:24

Kesha is joined by her brother Lagan, a self-professed paranormal skeptic and Executive Producer of the pod, to travel down the psychic highway and discuss the most creepy, funny, and elightenining moments on Season 1 of Kesha and the Creepies. Join us as Kesha and Lagan unpack what they've learned about the unexplainable from Pop Stars to Wizards …

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Opening a Hellmouth with Margaret Cho 47:46

3y ago47:46

47:46

Attention all creeps! The legend is here, the one and only - Margaret Cho! Join iconic cat ladies Kesha and Margaret Cho as they discuss the beauty of embracing death through art, what past life regressions can teach you, and stories from the most bone-chilling house Margaret has ever lived in. They'll also revisit a very scary story from Kesha's p…

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Swimming Upstream with Kyle Kinane 47:29

3+ y ago47:29

47:29

Come fly on the back of a giant salmon with us! Kyle Kinane and Kesha ask the important questions like - is Big Foot actually an advanced time traveling human being? Are dreams just the thought goulash of your day? Join Kyle and Kesha as they answer these extensional questions and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn…

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Brains in Jars with Ben Folds 56:16

3+ y ago56:16

56:16

What do Jesus, Elvis, and Dolly Parton have in common? Join Kesha and Ben Folds as they discuss the magic of science, why Insane Clown Posse’s viral song “Miracles” is genius, the legacy of Chat Roulette, and Ben reveals the meaning of life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Anderson Curtis - Believe in Your Own Possibilities - Season 2 Episode 6 49:33

3+ y ago49:33

49:33

This Amplified Voices conversation with Amber & Jason follows the journey of Anderson Curtis, Senior Field Organizer for Smart Justice with the ACLU of Connecticut. Anderson shares his story, full of examples of both failure and success, as well as emphasizing the people and strategies that helped him during recovery and reentry after incarceration…

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Trash to Treasure with Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 51:52

3+ y ago51:52

51:52

Alaska Thunderfuck and Kesha discover their joint love of iconic garbage bag looks, 90s sleepover games, and sneaking into clubs. They also explore what would happen if aliens came to Earth. Alaska sounds a loud warning to listeners about never getting your tarot cards read in a club while Kesha tells ghost stories from Alaska's hometown - Erie, Pe…

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Ghost Stories with Kelly Osborne 55:38

3+ y ago55:38

55:38

Kesha and Kelly Osborne tell ghost stories and argue about who has the "funnest mum." Kelly tells her stories of communicating with Bessie the ghost in a haunted brothel. Kelly and Kesha explain how the LGBTQ community accepted them for who they are early in their respective careers and pontificate on how WWIII will be waged against robots. Learn m…

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Fostering Demonic Dolls with Amy Bruni 50:42

3+ y ago50:42

50:42

Kesha talks to self-professed "ghost therapist" and co-host of Kindred Spirits, Amy Bruni. Amy freaks Kesha out with her collection of creepy dolls while they explore the unexpected magic behind the supernatural. Amy even lets Kesha in on a secret - the real story behind the classic horror movie "The Conjuring" is scarier in real-life than it is in…

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Sausage Casing Bodies with Graham Nicholls 1:05:45

3+ y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Kesha talks with leading researcher and practitioner on out-of-body experiences Graham Nicholls. Graham discusses his history of seeing apparitions and experiencing out-of-body experiences as a kid and how those moments guided his life's work. Kesha learns about shared-death-experiences and finds out what it feels like to separate your soul from yo…

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Supernatural as Natural with Mitch Horowitz 58:38

3+ y ago58:38

58:38

Kesha talks with historian of alternative spirituality and one of today’s most literate voices of esoterica, mysticism, and the occult, Mitch Horowitz. Mitch takes an academic look into the occult and explains that things like ESP and UFOs have been clearly proven as real. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…

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Phoebe Bridgers on Singing About Death 52:40

3+ y ago52:40

52:40

Phoebe Bridgers and Kesha talk about how death sounds so relaxing. They discuss the trials and tribulations of being female rock stars in the modern world, how to trust your feelings in art, how to creep out your therapist, and how to be more in tune with the spirit world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…

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The Million Masks of God with Andy Hull 53:12

3+ y ago53:12

53:12

Andy Hull, lead singer of Manchester Orchestra, and Kesha catch up about the supernatural aspects of music and spirituality. Andy talks about how Manchester Orchestra's new album "The Million Masks of God" was written about the experience of death. Kesha and Andy discuss his history with the church and their first meeting at Lollapalooza in 2008 wh…

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Barbara Fair - Stop Solitary CT - Season 2 Episode 5 1:01:16

3+ y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Barbara Fair is a licensed clinical social worker and social justice activist with Stop Solitary Connecticut who has worked tirelessly for decades to improve prison conditions, bring awareness to the impact incarceration has on children and families, and demand accountability for state violence as it relates to police departments and correctional f…

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Spirit Guided Life with Gabby Bernstein 59:55

3+ y ago59:55

59:55

Kesha talks with Gabby Bernstein about how to live a spirit guided life. She explains that we all have spirit guides but it's a matter of turning up the volume on them and becoming more connected to that voice. Gabby explains that your voice of inner wisdom normally is turned down by fear that is so present in modern life. Learn more about your ad-…

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Harnessing Bad Bitch Power with Hoodwitch 58:28

3+ y ago58:28

58:28

Kesha talks to Bri Luna, better known as the Hoodwitch about what it means to be a witch in the modern age and how to harness your bad bitch power. The Hoodwitch explains that modern witches are not old haggard woman but rather are wild, rebellious, spiritual, powerful, and inspired. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw…

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Juanita Belton - Becoming Sincere Behind Bars - Season 2 Episode 4 57:10

3+ y ago57:10

57:10

Juanita shares the story of her friend, Sincere, who was sentenced to 45 years for an incident that happened when he was 18. Then known as Darnell, he signed an Alford plea deal for first degree murder, arson, and use of a firearm. Sincere has grown up behind bars. Juanita continues to advocate for him. Juanita is parts of a group called The Sistas…

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Praying with Ben Abraham 50:04

3+ y ago50:04

50:04

Kesha talks with one of her frequent collaborators Ben Abraham ahead of his new album release. Ben and Kesha relive the experience of writing Kesha's song Praying together with Ryan Lewis and then performing it together on the Grammys. Ben tells the story of his upbringing in the pentacostal church and experiencing exorcisms. Learn more about your …

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Insane Clown Posse & The Dark Carnival 1:08:44

3+ y ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Kesha talks with Insane Clown Posse about the creation of their Juggalo universe known as the Dark Carnival. Over the conversation Kesha realizes that she is in fact a Juggalo. They touch on everything from Furry culture and how it relates to Juggalo culture. ICP tell the story of how the Dark Carnival started organically in Detroit when they were …

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Good Voodoo vs Bad Voodoo with Big Freedia 48:50

3+ y ago48:50

48:50

Kesha talks to the queen diva Big Freedia and plan for joint dance parties with shaken asses everywhere after the pandemic. Freedia tells Kesha about the difference between good voodoo vs bad voodoo and its history in New Orleans. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Carol Nesteikis - We Must See the Gray - Season 2 Episode 3 56:37

3+ y ago56:37

56:37

In this episode, Amber & Jason meet Carol, the mother of an intellectually disabled son and a passionate advocate for reform. She shares how her family was thrust into the world of courtrooms, plea bargains, ankle monitors and public registration after a situation that occurred in 2012. Their story is one of tragedy and triumph, one that shines a l…

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Existence of Extraterrestrials with Nick Pope 59:54

3+ y ago59:54

59:54

From 1985 to 2006 Nick Pope worked as a civil servant for the UK Ministry of Defense researching and investigating UFOs. Pope tells Kesha that governments and politicians are slowly starting to pull the veil down and disclose the evidence we have of aliens and UFOs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnyst…

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Trying to Believe in God with St Vincent 47:18

3+ y ago47:18

47:18

Kesha and St Vincent relive spooky times at Taylor Swift's house in a wide ranging chat spanning from the examination of cults, southern churches, touring with David Byrne, and trying to find inspiration in quarantine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Richard Bronson -Wall Street to Prison to Commissary Club Entrepreneur- Season 2 Episode 2 1:04:57

3+ y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Amber and Jason talk with Richard about his experience with Wall Street as part of the Wolf of Wall Street firm. In the conversation, Richard takes us on his journey from prison and all of the collateral consequences to reentry up through his entrepreneurial efforts focused on others who have been incarcerated. He takes us from New York to Florida …

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How to Make a Unicorn with Wizard Oz (Oberon Zell) 1:04:36

3+ y ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Kesha talks to Oberon Zell who runs a school for Wizardry. They talk about what does it mean to be a wizard in the modern era. Wizard Oz shares his views on how aliens and humans have the same DNA, tells the tale of his quest to find mermaids, and gives step by step guide on how to create unicorns. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih…

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