A totes casual podcast in which Sam Antonioli and Joseph Birdsong talk about entertainment, tech, weird news, music, and life.
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The great tragedy of climate finance is that those who understand it most have their noses to the grindstone, while those who understand it least have their mouths to the megaphone. Bionic Planet aims to end information asymmetry and fix the public discourse by mainstreaming the REAL debates over Natural Climate (and Biodvesi) Solutions.
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This week we talk about chain restaurants, bankruptcy, new Stardew Valley farms, podcasts, the Olympics, and baking with rhubarb.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Twinuendo PodcastStardew Valley…
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109 | How Brazil's Quilombola Communities are Planting the Seeds of Sustainability for Small Farms Around the Wrold, with Vasco van Roosmalen of ReSeed
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Support Bionic Planet: https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet In episode 109 of Bionic Planet, we learn how the Quilombola people of Brazil are blending the IPCC Livelihood Vulnerability Index Assessment with soil carbon methodologies developed under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) to save themselves and their soil from urban expansion and agricul…
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108 | The Washington Post’s Head Scratcher of a Carbon Story
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Photo by Karol Stefański on Unsplash Support me at patreon.com/bionicplanet Related Links to Follow In episode 108 of Bionic Planet, I delve into a recent article published by the Washington Post that is riddled with inaccuracies, false premises, and misleading information. The episode serves as a critical analysis of the article, highlighting the …
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This week we talk about hotel TV, gashapon machines, handheld gaming, dental implants, Italian ice, and smuggling drugs.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Luigi’s Real Italian IcePowkiddy x55…
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107 | Francis Bacon and the Prehistory of Climate Finance. Second in an intermittent series on the Untold Story of the Voluntary Carbon Market
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Support Bionic Planet: https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet Books referenced in this episode: "The Discovery of Global Warming" by Spencer Weart (Hypertext version): https://history.aip.org/climate/index.htm "Lavoisier in the Year One" by Madison Smartt Bell: https://wwnorton.com/books/Lavoisier-in-the-Year-One/ "The Life and Letters of Joseph Blac…
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This week we talk about fake sunscreen, Uber Comfort, Amazon Prime Day, House of the Dragon, shredded cheese, and famous birthdays.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:House of the Dragon - Season 2Vintage Ch…
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This week we talk about hyperfixations, Sex and the City, the new Tamagotchi Connections, excessive sweating, horror movies, and the HEAT.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:The Conjuring (2013)Tamagotchi Co…
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This week we talk about AI celebrity voices, gay historical romances, point-and-click games, Kennedy conspiracies, water cremation, and stuffed crust pizza.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Caddy Web Serve…
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106 | Steve Discusses the "Tribes of the Climate Realm" on the Smarter Markets Podcast
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This episoed of Bionic Planet is technically an episode of Andrew Greely’s podcast, Smarter Markets, where I appeared as a guest to discuss my new vertical "The Tribes of the Climate Realm." It’s not a series but a vertical, where episodes will drop intermittently over the remainder of the year and probably for years to come. If you're sharing or r…
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This week we talk about the Fourth of July, old Internet culture, Tamagotchi customization, cooking for families, boutique Botox, and human skin robots.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Cooking for FamilyT…
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105 | The Role of Carbon Credits in Conservation: A Case Study from Guatemala
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In this episode of Bionic Planet, we delve into the inspiring journey of Marco Cerezo, the director of Fundaeco, a conservation NGO based in Guatemala. Marco shares his lifelong dedication to nature conservation, sustainable community development, and the fight against climate change. He recounts his early experiences studying development economics…
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This week we talk about Sanrio character rankings, AI voice altering, new makeup, trips to China, web domain hosting, and customer service jobs.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:PorkbunTower 28 Swipe Hydra…
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This week we talk about Pride events, ita bags, streaming software, throwing bricks, bluetooth trackers, and what we want AI to do.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Pebblebee TrackersOBS (Open Broadcast So…
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104 | Transition Finance: How Carbon Markets REALLY Work, with David Antonioli
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In episode 104 of Bionic Planet, I delve into the intricacies of carbon finance with my guest, David Antonioli. We explore the concept of transformational finance, where carbon payments are used to catalyze sustainable practices that can eventually stand on their own. We discuss the limitations of the current additionality tool, which focuses on in…
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This week we talk about point-and-shoot cameras, truck drivers, dollar store food, Paper Mario, stinky cheeses, and cans of beans.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Pinto BeansPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year…
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103 | Jen Jenkins on Purists, Pragmatists, and Science-Based Targets
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In Episode 103 of Bionic Planet, titled "Purists, Pragmatists, and the Science-Based Targets Initiative," we delve into the complex world of emission reduction targets and the challenges companies face to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The episode explores the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), a program designed to assist companies in set…
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TS 475: Running With Scissors While Laughing
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This week we talk about AI search results, computer literacy, quick pickling, goat cheese, twink death, and the new Jenny Nicholson video.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Jenny Nicholson - The Spectacular…
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102 | Understanding Science and Communicating Uncertainty in Climate Solutions, with Gil Pontius (AKA, Dr Stardust)
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Gilmore Pontius, Jr., a geography professor at Clark University specializing in geographic information science. Dr. Pontius shared his expertise in computer simulation models of deforestation and the impact of land change on humans. Dr. Pontius discussed his journey into the field of geogra…
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TS 474: 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!!
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This week we talk about 10 years of this podcast, where we’ve been and where we are now. We also talk about new games, favorite movies, and, of course, turds in bags.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Anima…
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101 | Interface, Inc May Have Outgrown Offsets, but Most Have Not
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet Two weeks ago, climate pioneer Interface Inc announced they would become carbon-negative across all their operations by 2040, enabling them to move beyond the use of carbon credits. Some people heralded this as a sign that the days of offsetting emissions are over, but that’s not exactly true –…
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This week we talk about Chihuahua jewelry, the new Nancy Drew game, Oh, Mary!, opening PDFs, grocery delivery, and Hacks. Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Hacks (Season 3)Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven …
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This week we talk about weird collectibles, explaining our jobs, Tamagotchi swindling, med spas, TSA PreCheck, and new babies.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:TSA PreCheck + BabyCakeworthy Tamagotchi Merc…
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100 | The Untold Story of the Voluntary Carbon Market
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Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet In Episode 100 of Bionic Planet, part of the Tribes of the Climate Realm vertical, we delve into the origins of the voluntary carbon market -- a story that has never been told before. Today's show is the first of many offering a truer, completer, and more accurate glimpse into the origins of t…
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99 | Mombasa’s Big Ship: Reviving Urban Mangroves by Raising Communities
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Support Bionic Planet at patreon.com/bionicplanet In Episode 99 of Bionic Planet, recorded in Mombasa, Kenya, the focus is on the efforts to revive the coastal mangrove forests that protect the seaside city and support its fishing sector. The episode features guests from the community-based organization, Big Ship, who have been working on mangrove …
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This week we talk about Los Angeles, new music, the new Nancy Drew game, K-Pop, breakfast tacos, and the eclipse.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:SCIENCE FICTION - Utada HikaruGashapon Bandai Official Sho…
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098 | The Case of the Tangled Titles: Unraveling the Legal Complexities of Land Ownership in the Amazon
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Today we’re going to try and help you understand one of the most vexing components of the climate challenge — namely, the overlapping, interlinking, and contradictory land titles that determine control of so many tropical forests — in this case, the Amazon, the lungs of the planet. With no clarity over control and no realistic way of enforcing it, …
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97 | The Mosaic, the Minefield, and a Manifesto
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Photo courtesey of HH58 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=70303656 This episode of Bionic Planet is entitled "The Mosaic, the Minefield, and a Manifesto." The "Mosaic" reminds us that there is no single solution to the climate challenge. Instead, we have a mosaic of interlocking solutions that fit together li…
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This week we talk about cotton leggings, Hollywood, Taskmaster, family gatherings, root canals, and being uncles.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Visiting FamilyTaskmaster Series 17…
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This week we talk about riding bikes, the Steam Deck, using bleach, computer monitors, deep cleaning, and snake plants.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Dell - S2722QC 27” 4K MonitorSteam Deck…
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This week we talk about antiques, new teeth, the Stardew Valley update, pupusas, creating a will, and refrigeration on the Titanic.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:USACPRStardew Valley Update…
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This week we talk about whale gay sex, desk mats, muscle relaxers, tonsils, Metroid, and public service announcements.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Super MetroidTempered Glass Desk Mat…
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This week we talk about sewing machines, estate sales, stuffed animals, cleaning agents, Gatorade powder, and hacking.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Flipper ZeroSINGER 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine…
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This week we talk about Google Gemini, our Roman Empires, jewelry collecting, dental journeys, eating plants in the wild, and Girl with No Face by Allie X.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Girl with No Fac…
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096: Encore Presentation: Tim Mohin on Overcoming Information Asymmetry in the ESG Movement
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Tim Mohin wrote “Changing Business from the Inside Out: A Tree-Hugger’s Guide to Working in Corporations” back in 2012, after three decades in sustainability — first in government, with the US Environmental Protection Agency, and then at companies like Intel, where he served as director of sustainable development. He went on to head the Global Repo…
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This week we talk about claw machines, memory foam pillows, smart scales, dental journeys, skincare routines, and footlong cookies.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:The Ordinary: Soothing & Barrier Support…
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95 | "Co" Benefits Vs "Core Benefits:" Geoff Mwangi And His Theory Of Change
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Remembering the Surui Forest Carbon Project, which was the first indigenous-led REDD project, plus: A conversation with Geoffry Mwangi Wambungu, Chief Research Scientist at the Kasigau REDD Project in Kenya. He explains what social scientists mean by “theory of change,” and tells us why he believes the term “co-benefits” is a misnomer in natural cl…
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This week we talk about musician reunions, online auctions, being British, guest rooms, fitness trackers, and the reality of photos.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeVote for halfmoonjoe at:https://gaymingmag.com/awards/F…
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This week we talk about jewelry, recycling, pillow covers, Long Island, new music, and queer populations.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeVote for halfmoonjoe at:https://gaymingmag.com/awards/Favorite things:Off With Her…
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This week we talk about True Detective, cold weather, keyboards, email clients, hot water, and life before the internet.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeVote for halfmoonjoe at:https://gaymingmag.com/awards/Favorite thin…
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This week we talk about peeing in Paris, the Gayming Awards, making cheese, Drag Race, skincare routines, and the Pantone color of the year.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeVote for halfmoonjoe at:https://gaymingmag.com/…
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94 | Zimbabwe's Cannabis Queen, Zorodzai Maroveke, AKA "Dr Zoey"
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Dr. Zorodzai Maroveke -- AKA "Dr. Zoey" -- heads the Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust, which is promoting the uptake of industrial hemp as a climate smart alternative to wood, cotton, and plastic. Hemp, she explains, replenishes faster than wood, uses far less water than cotton, and has almost no waste. Its ecological benefits are clear, and she hope…
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This week we talk about being aging homosexuals, old Hollywood stars, e-ink tablets, reflections on 2023, baby names, and Enough starring Jennifer Lopez.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Baratza Encore Cof…
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This week we talk about holiday meals, taco burgers, golfing, holiday gatherings, creaking bones, and going to the doctor.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:PregnancyEight Sleep…
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93 | Zimbabwe's Green Cheetahs, with Chiyedza Heri of the Ubuntu Alliance
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Zimbabwean entrepreneur Chiyedza Heri runs the Ubuntu Alliance, a company that's helping farmers leverage carbon finance to shift to more sustainable forms of agriculture. She's one of more than a dozen young Africans I met at year-end climate talks in Dubai (COP 28) -- a new breed of entrepreneur that the late Ghanian economist George Ayittey call…
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This week we talk about iPad games, nudity on TV, poop jokes, my birthday, holiday travel, and prescription drugs.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Mark Cuban Cost Plus DrugsProfessor Layton Games…
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92 | COP 28 Article 6: Expectations for Final Day
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With just one full day of negotiations remaining, Pedro Venzon and Andrea Bonzanni of the International Emissions Trading Association summarize the remaining issues under Article 6
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91 | Article 6 Update from Dubai with Kelley Hamrick Malvar of The Nature Conservancy
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Article 6 negotiations, which focus on international carbon markets, remain stalled in Dubai. Kelley Hamrick Malvar of The Nature Conservancy offers a look into the current state of play and the road ahead.By Steve Zwick
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90| George Thumbi: Man of a Million Trees (5th Installment, "Carbon in Kenya")
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Kenyan agronomist George Thumbi is helping farmers in the region between Tsavo East and Tsavo West improve their yields and their soil by shifting to agroforestry and other forms of sustainable agriculture.By Steve Zwick
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TS 456: Clappin’ Those Cranium Cheeks
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This week we talk about cranial buns, new coats, hair conditioner, TSA PreCheck, mortar and pestles, and Korean corn dogs.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Molcajete by MasiendaLost in Play…
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This week we talk about yoga, face age, TikTok Live, card games, Spotify Wrapped, and turning 30.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Starfucker - SlayyyteriPad Mini…
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