This eclectic knowledge podcast is the brain baby of life long besties, Cassie & Kalie. We talk about weird shit and answer questions you didn’t know you had! Ever expanding we’ve officially added Sam to this shit show!
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This week, Cassie and Sam are once again joined by friends Haylie and Thomas to discuss an explosive story involving the Chicago White Sox and disco. More than one type of record was broken in this tale of a publicity stunt gone wrong. So grab your peanuts and cracker jacks as we swing away at Disco Demolition Night!! Get That Shit: Loose Ends The …
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Happy (Totally Normal-Human) Superb Owl Eve, everyone! 🦉🏈 Cassie and Sam are calling in reinforcements—football lovers Thomas and Haylie, our professional (enough for us) analysts—to decode America’s favorite sport. Whether you’re here for the game, the snacks, or just the chaos, we’re breaking down the "key plays" of the Devil’s game to help you s…
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EP100 Reunited and it feels so good!
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1:05:24WHY HELLO!!! We’ve missed you and are beyond excited to be back in the saddle! Cassie, Kalie, and Sam want to give a huge thank you to you — our fabulous listeners. Whether you’ve been with us since the early basement days, hopped on board along the way, or just started tuning in, we’re incredibly grateful for your support. We can’t wait to bring y…
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This week we’re still stuffed from turkey day! So, dawn on your comfiest pair of stretchy pants, put on your favorite oven mitts, and prepare to gobble up some Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade fun facts! No Get That Shit this week!By Cassie Miller
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This week Sam takes us on a tour of time and talks. He gives us a little list of turns of phrases and their ancient or not-so-ancient origins. So, buckle up and strap your time travel hats on for a quick wild ride! Get That Shit: Think Candle Co IG & TT: @thinkcandlesco https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThinkCandlesCo Vegan Candles Phthalate-free Fragrance…
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EP97 Shootout at the Ol’ Cryptic Corral
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1:07:52This week Cassie and Sam are joined by fam and fan of the podcast, Cadey! Join us while we chitchat, catch up on the only felty we would bow to, The Knights of the Rotund table. Then we reminisce on our birthday tour celebrating our fav sister. After the pleasantries we get down to business with a quick-fire education on 9 cryptids. These beasts wi…
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This week Sam and Cassie jump into the exciting world of Debbie Evans, the queen of stunt drivers. So strap that helmet on for a wild ride as we explore the death defying triumphs of this badass’s legacy! Get That Shit: Untamed Ego TT & IG: @untamedego I design cool shit for awesome people! https://www.untamedego.com/ Sweatshirts, waterproof and UV…
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This week Sam and Cassie are reading from the holy trinity of obscure trivia! Join us on this journey from insect mating to bubblegum. So do us our last favor and pop on over and give us a listen! Get That Shit: FoxBlood Clothing IG & TT: @foxbloodshop www.foxblood.com Created in 2017 by former red carpet stylist and stage wear designer Lindsay Hea…
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This week Cassie continues the Olympic spirit with three quick stories of athletes going above and beyond for the gold. What could make throwing javelins and shot puts spicy-er?! Questionable applications of physics!! Get That Shit: Underbrush Gum IG & TT: @nathan.and.sons The world’s 1st remineralizing chewing gum! Underbrush Gum uses a blend of M…
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EP93 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Microscope
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1:12:56And we’re back with the conclusion of the tale of a germ's worst nightmare, Joseph Lister. In this episode we magnify Lister’s everlasting contributions to medical science, while also teaching Cassie about grammar! Get That Shit: Pottery by Sophia Renata & Momo IG & TT: @feeeuuhh Handmade pottery by Chicago artist Sophia and her cat, Momo! @_casqua…
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This week Cassie interrupts out tale of Mr. Lister to share a few bizarre crimes! Relax with Sam as you listen to tales of terrible, redneck generational curses and a strategic bone-bending, osteopath who happened to be a 1905 slammin’ hottie that was referred to as a “voluptuous vampire.” Join us next episode for the conclusion of Mister Listers t…
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This week Sam continues the legacy of the wonderful Mr. Lister. It takes a lot of guts to be a surgeon in the 1850’s. Sometimes you need to know how to put them back in as well! Join us as Sam dissects this biography. Get That Shit! Cute, kitchy, and down right naughty apparel and accessories! A Shop of Things is pretty much a one stop shop for all…
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EP90 Mr. Lister Jacob Jingle Himer Schmidt
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1:11:46AND WE’RE BACK!!! Greetings from your friends at GTS! This week Sam gets right back on the horse. Comin’ out of the late 1800’s gate with Joseph Lister Jr. A smart young man who had a keen eye when it came to the microscope. His small discoveries led to massive changes in the medical industry. Tune in for the conclusion! Shoutout: Erin Hattamer - P…
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This week's episode is so fun it might be a crime!! Busy lives and busy schedules make this episode a read along from a super cool book, The Story Behind, by Emily Prokop. Get ready to huffle and puffle with laughter as we learn about crosswords, mustaches, and the theremin! Shoutout: Erin Hattamer - Pass the Hat TT: @erinhattamer IG: @erinhatta Al…
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EP88 Milking the Pigeon/Gideon On Up!
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1:47:32This week concludes our old timey vocabulary lesson. We hope you learned a lot you off the hooks, draggle-tailed, Irish apricots you! Then Sam gives us the cheesy action movie version of the story of Gideon from the Bible. 300 men never kicked so much ass! Shoutout: Erin Hattamer - Pass the Hat TT: @erinhattamer IG: @erinhatta Get That Shit: Operat…
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EP87 Summit Silkwood/Whaddya Call Me? Part 2
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1:01:42This week Sam wraps up the Silkwood Magnum Opus with… an ending. Gird your loins friends! Then Cassie picks right back up with our old school vocabulary lesson. Prepare to have some guts in one’s brains! Cassie ran through the sign off. Just in case you’ve never heard it! You can find us on all the different streaming platforms including: PodBean A…
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EP86 Silkwood and the Chamber of Secrets/Whaddya Call Me?
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1:21:02This week Sam spears ahead with Senator Dingell’s prodding into the FBI’s and Justice Department’s shitty investigation of the Silkwood Case. When suddenly the very official letterhead memo’s that Larry Olson showed Jacque Srouji, that definitely didn’t exist, are now being tracked down ruthlessly by the FBI. Then Cassie helps you expand your vocab…
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EP85 Mashers Beware/Voyage of the Dawn Silkwood
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1:35:42This week Cassie brings you a little women’s history. From hats and hair to stabbin’ men everywhere; she opens a peeping Tom’s window into the, ever present, harassment of women and their solutions. On Sam’s side we start a congressional investigation, then stop it, then start it again. A real “Mother May I” situation. Shout Outs: @panda_beeyar - t…
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EP84 Can It!/Chapter House Silkwood
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1:17:57This week Cassie serves up a preserved slice of history with the invention of modern-day canning. Oh, and a questionable “canned only” menu. Then Sam gives us a fun size of Silkwood this week. He promises to make a king-sized contribution next episode! Shout outs: @mercurystardusttopz & @alluringskull- Mercury and Jory’s 3rd Annual TikTok - a- thon…
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EP83 Silkwood Saga/Neither rain, nor snow, nor wolves?
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1:35:31This week Sam gives us another helping from the Silkwood buffet! Larry Olson has a new theory; meanwhile the Justice Department throws their hat in the cover up ring. Then Cassie brings us the tale of one hell of a woman, Mary Fields. Come listen to the story of a woman who had a standing one punch knockout bet at her local saloon. No horsin’ aroun…
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This week Sam is back on the case with even more twists and turns in the epic ladder climbing mystery that is Karen Silkwood’s death. From a small town reporter to FBI headquarters there’s fuckery afoot, Watson! Smuggling plutonium may not be the hottest tea in town. And don’t even get us started on the baloney… Get That Shit: Alex and Andy Pet Ban…
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This week Sam picks back up with the saga of Kerr-McGee whistleblower, Karen Silkwood. We left off with a sudden car crash and more questions than answers. To help nail down the dirty deets, the OCAW (Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union) hired investigator A.O. Pipkin. Which prompts the return of literally no one’s hero, the Pinker…
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Join us in screaming a “Happy Birthday” to Cassie! This week Sam begins the saga of a brave young whistleblower, Karen Silkwood. Some things just weren’t right over at the Kerr-McGee Corporation. Who could have ever guessed that a company that started with oil drilling and moved on to nuclear power could have some oversight issues? Join us for a ta…
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Testing, testing, and we’re back! This week Cassie gives us a very thorough history of holes. More specifically, subways and the holes that make them! Join us, won’t you, for a deep dive into some good ol' dark American holes. Shout Outs: @mghaircollective for being the #1 pimp for the podcast!! @haylielynne and Thomas for the wonderful gift, “The …
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Merry Crisis from our family to yours! This week, sister to the podcast Cadey, stops by and hangs out. Join us for a lovely ShitChat about life, the holidays, things we're glad we’re not doing, and how many owls are too many! No Get That Shit this week! Try to be kind to yourself and others! We’ll get back on the capitalistic train next episode. Ha…
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This week Sam is ready to help you decide on your next getaway; with a list of insane, adorable, haunted, and even submerged options. You’ll have the pick of the litter with Sam’s list of weird hotels. Then Cassie goes big with her list of impressive machines. These bad boys are going to take a lot more than just a few D batteries. Shout Out: @secr…
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EP76 It’s a “Book of Unusual Knowledge” Episode
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57:39We found ourselves over-stuffed this week at GTS, but better late than never! This week Sam and Cassie read us some highs and lows from the sacred Book of Unusual Knowledge. We hope you wore your comfy pants to gobble up all these facts! Shout Out: Our overlord Kalie and her family We love and support you @kaileb88 Get That Shit: My Little Daisy Co…
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This week Sam and Cassie BOTH have shit lists to rock your world! Well, they’ll at least make you say “Oh, that’s interesting!” Prepare yourself for answers to how Bert and Ernie got their names, and do we eat shrimp organs? Spoiler alert: jury’s still out. ShoutOut: @geodsaurus- Cassie has a Pavlovian response to “uhhhh yes - - hello?" Thank you f…
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EP74 Frankly my dear, I don’t give a Painter Panda
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1:32:50This week Cassie is in full technicolor as she takes us back to the 90’s. Make sure to grab your twin golden retriever trapper keeper, dolphin notebook, and a sparkly Markie pen while she paints us the picture of the insanely popular, eye distressing rollercoaster that is Lisa Frank! Remember to be good to yourself, and gooder to other people ❤️ Ge…
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EP73 Wallenberg Part 3: “Come at me Bro!!!”
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1:05:20This week Sam serves up the gripping conclusion to the Wallenberg series. This hero’s magnum opus is filled with lies, deceit, and sheer force of will. The Nazis and Hungarian fascists were not ready for this magnanimous force of nature!! So buckle up, strap in, and keep all arms and hands inside the vehicle as we pinball our way through every emot…
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This week Sam continues the saga of Raoul Wallenberg. From privilege to spy he risked his life to save Hungarian Jews from the Nazis. So grab your multi-pass and join us on a wild ride with a loose cannon! Make sure to come back for part three, the gripping conclusion to this epic hero’s journey. Get That Shit: Killer Queer killerqueer.com IG & TT:…
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EP71 The Stinky Pinkies/To the Windows, to the Wallenberg
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1:14:40WE’RE BACK! We’ve missed you all dearly! This week we pick back up where Cassie left off with William and Robert Pinkerton taking over for their late father, Allen. Bring a bandanna and running shoes because we’re about to catch us a train! Then Sam regales us with the origin story of captain wonder bread, Raoul Wallenberg; the hero born from white…
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This week Sam and Cassie derail themselves on a side quest and talk about the Irish secret society known as the Molly McGuires, and their run-in with the infamous Pinkerton’s or not?! GTS will be taking the month of Aug 2023 off but don’t fret! We’ll be back in September to pick up right where we left off! Till then, all the love and light (-ing of…
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EP69 The Frick’n Conclusion/Not on My Train!
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1:35:50This week Sam wraps up his series on the Homestead Strike. You’ll have to listen to find out how things Frick’n shake down! Cassie's intrigue over some of the big players at Homestead led her to stumble onto a rabbit trail to the creation of The Pinkertons. Buckle up! This week we learned that just because you lose a fight doesn’t mean it wasn’t wo…
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This week Sam brings us back from the edge of his latest cliffhanger and regales us with the insanity that ensues when The Pinkerton's guest star in the Homestead Strike. Spoiler alert: The 4th of July is gonna HIT different for The Pinkerton’s moving forward. Get That Shit: All The Grooves: allthegrooves - Etsy IG & TT:@allthegrooves Groovy art fo…
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EP67 “A Gay Vietnam Veteran”/A Raw Frick’in Deal
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1:24:31We’re back!!! This week, in honor of Pride month, Cassie brings us a snapshot of the life of gay rights activist and hero, Leonard Matlovich. Then, Sam takes us to ye ol’ Homestead in Pennsylvania for a two parter about the historical Steel Workers Union Strike. Tune in next episode for the conclusion of Fort Frick. HAPPY PRIDE MONTH ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎 Sho…
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GTS is back with part two of our series with Anne and Isaac! Sam brings us the musical story of Sister Rosetta Tharp, the black and queer, Godmother of Rock’N’Roll. Then, Anne takes us on a very specific trip down memory lane. Grab your corn and buckle up for a wild ride to Deer Forest in Coloma, MI! Shout Outs: @BSReactor Get That Shit: Yope's Cra…
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This week GTS is joined by some of their favorite guests, Anne and Isaac! Buckle up, this one’s a doozy. Isaac begins with a tale of a mad Russian scientist, with a face like a fist Trofim Denisovich Lysenko. Spoiler alert: No free happy endings around here. Then Cassie searches the world’s oceans for a one of a kind real, naturally occurring pheno…
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Howdy partners! Welcome back to another episode of Get This Shit. This week Cassie and Sam experiment with a more free-form approach to the episode. So, pour yourself your favorite drink or get on the right level, and listen to your hosts chat about everyday topics like, love, life, work, and World War I. For reals, you can see our adorable faces o…
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Get comfy, we're headed waaay back again so Sam can finish the tale of Julie d’Aubigny, master fencer, singer, sexy lady, and all around badass. I don’t think y’all are ready for her swag. Sit back and relax while Sam weaves the rest of Julie’s action-packed tale! Get That Shit:Global Visions 2020http://gv2020.org TT & IG- @globalvision2020 The wor…
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EP 62 Bunny Bonanza/The Dancing Queen
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1:31:33This week we go waaay back. First Cassie hops to it, with the hare-y story of Mary Toft. Then Sam lunges into the life of master fencer and all around badass Julie d'Aubigny. As always thanks for stoppin’ by! Make sure to stop by our new YouTube page @GTS_podcast. Get That Shit: PinpenMerger https://www.etsy.com/shop/PinPenMerger TT & IG: @Pinpenme…
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This week was hard y’all. So, we decided to take it easy and lend ourselves to The Book of Unusual Knowledge! First, Sam shines a light on celebrity orphans. Then Cassie tells us about one of the unluckiest boat passengers ever! Join us next week when we have revitalized pizzazz! Get That Shit: Horrornments https://horrornaments.com/ TT- @horrornme…
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This week Cassie takes another back seat and lets Sam drive! He brings us the story of the life and times of John Howard Griffin. A complicated man with a unique approach to bridging the racial divide in the early 60’s. You can now see our adorable faces on our YouTube page: Get This Sh*t! - @GTS_podcast Get That Shit! Rosalie Body Works https://ro…
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EP59 A Whale of a Tail/The White Lily of Stalingrad
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1:35:37This week Cassie shares a few government issued shanfoos. Then Sam swoops in with a story of bravery, skill, and all around beautiful badassery! Make sure to visit our IG: @GTS_podcast to find our BTS + full video episode! Prepare your earballs… and eyeballs. Shout Outs: @liebe_robin for this week's Get That Shit! @dolloppodcast for a whale of a go…
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This week it’s Cassie’s turn to sit back and relax while Sam takes us through the twists and turns of Indiana’s infamous I-70 strangler, Herbert Baumeister. Grab a drink while we explore Herbie’s happy horror house together 😬 Shout Outs: @liebe_robin for her MVP Blocker award with the @naptownrollerderby gals! @cadey.kimmel you know why!!! Get That…
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This week Sam sits back and relaxes while Cassie teaches us about sports stuff. Never fear, there's actually a great story that just has some sports sprinkled in it. Now sit back and enjoy Cassie struggling to explain common baseball vernacular and knowledge! Shout Outs: @secretlyrobots for being our first IG LIVE commenter @thedollop for everythin…
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EP56 Tales from “The Book of Unusual Knowledge”
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1:11:33We’re back with one less organ! This week Cassie and Sam catch ya up on all December doodlings. Then they take turns reading out of an extremely well gifted endowment, “The Book of Unusual Knowledge.” Relax and let our dulcet tones impart knowledge unto your earballs! This week we learned adulting is shitty, literally. With all the love and light f…
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EP55 That’s Not What That’s For/Stuff Can Do Two Things
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1:13:05This week Cassie and Sam tackle the same subject, kindah… Cassie hits us with some interesting uses for some modern-day products. Then Sam takes us on a journey in the way, way, back machine, and teaches us about some unexpected items that can, in fact, do two things. Get That Shit: Sassed Studios https://www.sassedstudios.com/ Insta & TikTok: @sas…
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EP54 GTS Special: The Podcastal Daughter Returns
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1:04:40This week we're rejoined by GTS founding mother, Kalie! Spend some time with us catching up on life, love, and our useless organs. After that, Sam and Cassie brew us up some interesting facts about the nation’s most popular beer brand, Anheuser-Busch. Shout Outs: Kalie- @kalieb88 Anheuser-Busch- @anheuser-busch Get That Shit: Nose Best Candles http…
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EP53 The Final Truth/That’s When the Cannibalism Started
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1:38:36This week Cassie and Sam are again joined by their friends Abby and Cullen for part two of their stroll down spooky killer lane. In this episode, Cassie educates us on a parrot so bad he makes Jimmy Buffett look good!! Then, Cullen digs to the back of the freezer to pull out some Jeffrey Dahmer knowledge for us. Shout Outs: Robin @liebe_robin Get T…
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