Best Laura Stinson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 113: A Very Important Episode 12:07

1h ago12:07

12:07

Let's take a cursory look at Project 2025 and what the Republicans have in store for us as disabled people in the dark, dystopian future where DJT is president once again. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook…

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Episode 112: How The Turns Have Tabled 1:02:33

23d ago1:02:33

1:02:33

CW: mentions of gun violence and suicide It's the THIRD anniversary of Bad Attitudes, and I turned over hosting duties to my friend, Jonathan Bradshaw, who interviewed me! You may remember Jon from out 100th episode, Yes, But Also No. Jonathan's TEDx talk: Seat To Feet Investment Philosophy Jonathan's website: jpbradshaw.com Jonathan's Instagram: @…

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Episode 111: Blind Faith 9:29

30d ago9:29

9:29

Churches and other religious institutions are exempt from the Americans With Disabilities Act. Here's why that's BS. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TED…

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Episode 110 - Neuro Bland 8:55

1M ago8:55

8:55

A friend wanted to know why I don't identify as neurodivergent. Here's my answer. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be sure to leave a rating or…

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Episode 109: Disaster Area 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

CW: Reproductive health, mention of suicide Many thanks to my good friend Melanie Weaver for joining me for this week's episode, where we discuss her journey with endometriosis. Melanie's blog: Inner Monologue of a Madwoman Follow Melanie on Instagram Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Bec…

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Episode 108: What Is, Ableism? 9:30

2M ago9:30

9:30

Recent articles about a Jeopardy champion have left me with a nasty taste of ableism in my mouth. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be sure to l…

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Episode 107: Shouldna Said That 7:25

2M ago7:25

7:25

Saying something stupid isn't just for the ignorant and uneducated among us. Enjoy my most recent shame. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be su…

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Episode 106: Chair Bound And Down 7:21

2M ago7:21

7:21

Despite being outdated and ableist, the term "wheelchair-bound" is still used by a lot of people — including the medical profession. Let's nip that in the bud. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitte…

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Episode 105: Have Our Backs 11:23

2M ago11:23

11:23

Unfortunately, disabled people will often find ourselves in situations where we will not be listened to without the support of a non-disabled ally. It's not fair. Our voices are valid. But this is the unfortunate truth for most marginalized communities. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudes…

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Episode 104: The Road To Hell 8:59

3M ago8:59

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The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Or maybe it's "God's intentions"? That whole "If God intended [fill in the blank] argument" gets under my skin these days. Here's why. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagra…

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Episode 103: Do I Make You Uncomfortable? 8:38

3M ago8:38

8:38

It's not unusual for non-disabled people to feel uncomfortable around someone who's disabled, especially if they're like me and tend to talk about their situation with humor. Their comfort isn't my responsibility, and I'm not going to censor myself to protect their sensitive feelings. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become …

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Episode 102: Let's Get Physical...Or Not 12:35

3M ago12:35

12:35

It's easy to say, "Just find something physical you enjoyed doing as a child," when advising someone on how to incorporate exercise into their lives. It's not so easy to do when you grew up disabled. Follow Imani Barbarin on Instagram: @crutches_and_spice Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitud…

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Episode 101: I'm Smart, Dammit 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

I'm smart. I've always been smart. And being smart is a central pillar of my identity. I much preferred being "the smart kid" to being "the disabled kid." Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All…

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Episode 100: Yes, But Also No 53:53

4M ago53:53

53:53

For the first time in 100 episodes, we have a guest! In this week's episode, I'm joined by my good friend Jonathan Bradshaw to discuss his colorectal cancer journey, and the legal and social definitions of disability, with a little bit of nostalgia thrown in! Jonathan was diagnosed with Stage III Rectal Cancer in 2021 at age 40. His treatment inclu…

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Episode 99: What is Self-Care? 8:04

4M ago8:04

8:04

What does self-care look like for you? It probably looks different than it does for me. A lot of what counts as traditional "self-care" may not be obtainable for someone who is disabled or chronically ill. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @bada…

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Episode 98: Look at Me 8:03

4M ago8:03

8:03

People are gonna look at me regardless. I might as well do what I can to embrace it. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be sure to leave a rating…

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Episode 97: A Safe Place 9:51

4M ago9:51

9:51

CW: Mentions of transphobia, violence against trans people Is it okay for a non-binary person who feels unsafe in gender-specific restrooms to use those standalone restrooms that are typically set aside for disabled people or people with small children? I say yes. Follow Curb Free Cory: instagram.com/curbfreecory Support the Show. Apply to be a gue…

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Episode 96: What's So Great About Kids? 8:14

5M ago8:14

8:14

Don't me wrong, I've got nothing against kids. I just want to know why we give so much more consideration to their well-being and suffering than we do adults who are in similar positions. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Ins…

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Episode 95: More Words I Don't Like 9:44

5M ago9:44

9:44

We've talked about euphemisms, we've talked about slurs. Let's talk about some more words I don't like. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be sur…

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Episode 94: So, Which Is It? 9:19

5M ago9:19

9:19

It's funny to me how religious extremists are so quick to proclaim that when the Rapture comes everyone will be put in their "right body," but their definition of the "right body" isn't consistent. If you're transgender, your right body is your pre-transition body, ie, the body you were born in. But, if you're disabled, the body you were born in IS…

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Episode 93: Not This Guy Again 10:04

5M ago10:04

10:04

Matt Rife is going from the top of people's hit lists to the top of their shit lists REAL fast. I didn't expect to be making another episode about him so soon, and yet, here we are. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram…

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Episode 92: Incl-who-sion 11:21

6M ago11:21

11:21

We're talking about Doctor Who again! Yay! Specifically the quality minority representation in the special, "The Star-Beast," from December 2023. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All availabl…

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Episode 91: Exterminate Hate 11:59

6M ago11:59

11:59

We're coming in hot with new episodes for 2024! This week, we're discussing the POTENTIAL ret-conning of a major character in the Doctor Who universe, and how it relates to and impacts the representation of disabled viewers. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gma…

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Bonus Episode: Ko-Fi Talk 9:46

8M ago9:46

9:46

Surpriiiiise! I've been teasing the Ko-Fi subscriptions for several weeks, and I decided to open them earlier than expected! In this episode, I go over all the details of each of the 7 tiers and all the available perks. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.co…

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Episode 90: Knock Knock 10:17

8M ago10:17

10:17

Let's wrap up 2023 with a little inspiration. (Yeah, I know, it's not really my thing.) Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be sure to leave a rat…

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Episode 89: Me and Ariel 8:02

8M ago8:02

8:02

Have you ever wondered what I have in common with a red-headed mermaid? You're in luck! Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be sure to leave a rat…

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Episode 88: AITA Disability Edition Round 3 10:51

8M ago10:51

10:51

Is this poster the asshole for not allowing a service dog into his home? Let's discuss. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be sure to leave a rat…

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Episode 87: You're So Vain 10:40

9M ago10:40

10:40

Don't let vanity hold you back from taking steps to improve your life! Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be sure to leave a rating or review whe…

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Episode 86: A Funny Thing Happened 17:46

9M ago17:46

17:46

In case you missed it, my TEDx talk is FINALLY available for viewing on the Wingate University YouTube page. In this week's episode, I talk about the weeks and days leading up to said talk. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on I…

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Episode 85: It's Not A Compliment 9:25

9M ago9:25

9:25

You might think you're complimenting a disabled person, but there's a good chance you're just pissing them off. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx tal…

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Episode 84: Born This Way? Maybe 8:28

10M ago8:28

8:28

A lot of disabled people say they were "born disabled" because it's easier than explaining how the conditions of their body are less to blame for their disability than the conditions of their environments. I've been thinking a lot about whether I was "born disabled," and this is what I came up with. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Appl…

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Episode 83: Why Would You Say That? 8:23

10M ago8:23

8:23

Just like we have "inside voices" and "outside voices," we have "inside thoughts" and "outside thoughts." Things we share with others, and things we definitely shouldn't. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook,…

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Episode 82: Unspirational 8:41

10M ago8:41

8:41

Let's lean into the idea of being uninspiring disabled people. We're just PEOPLE, after all. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk Be sure to leave …

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Episode 81: Am I An Imposter? 9:14

11M ago9:14

9:14

Everyone falls victim to imposter syndrome now and again, for a variety of reasons. Here's what makes me spiral. Also, be sure to listen to the entire episode. There are a couple of important announcements at the end! The stats in the beginning of the episode: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/stats.asp Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Gues…

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Episode 80: It's About What? 9:58

11M ago9:58

9:58

Did you notice the surprising thematic element of the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie? If you weren't really looking for it, you might not have made the connection. Let's discuss. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagr…

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Episode 79: This Feels Like A Good Omen 9:45

11M ago9:45

9:45

If you haven't watched the second season of Good Omens on Amazon Prime yet, there's a new character you might not be aware of, and she is pretty important for the disabled community. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagra…

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Episode 78: Who's Got It Worse? 8:45

11M ago8:45

8:45

How do you feel when comedians who aren't disabled make jokes referencing the disabled community? A bit by Matt Rife has been making itself known to me, thanks to the universe and social media algorithms, in which he compares the lives of trans people and wheelchair users. Please note, I am speaking ONLY from the perspective of a disabled person, a…

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Episode 77: It's Called Pride for a Reason 8:02

12M ago8:02

8:02

There seems to be some confusion over whether July is Disability Pride Month or Disability Awareness Month. There's no need to be confused. July is one hundred percent Disability PRIDE Month. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on…

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Episode 76: The Best Years of Our Lives 7:06

1y ago7:06

7:06

Let's take a brief look at "The Best Years of Our Lives," one of the first films to feature a disabled actor playing a disabled character. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platf…

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Episode 75: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 7:09

1y ago7:09

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The title kind of gives it away. Today we're learning about the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the first time in history that the civil rights of disabled people were legally protected. Sources: https://www.access-board.gov/law/aba.html https://northeastada.org/resource/rehabilitation-act#:~:text=Section%20502%20This%20section%20established%20the%20US…

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Episode 74: Capitol Crawl 5:55

1y ago5:55

5:55

A bite-sized episode on the Capitol Crawl in March 1990. Happy Disability Pride Month! Sources: https://ability360.org/livability/advocacy-livability/history-disability-rights-ada/ https://www.nps.gov/articles/disabilityhistoryrightsmovement.htm https://www.history.com/news/americans-with-disabilities-act-1990-capitol-crawl Support the Show. Apply …

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Episode 73: Can You See Me Now? 8:10

1y ago8:10

8:10

Here's an idea you've probably never thought about before: Wheelchairs and eyeglasses are basically the same. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All available platforms here Watch my TEDx talk …

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Episode 72: Lend Me Your Ears 8:39

1y ago8:39

8:39

The basic jist of this episode: Insurance is a scam. It almost NEVER benefits the people it is supposed to protect. And it is ALWAYS about the money. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter All avai…

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Episode 71: Equity Vs. Equality 9:11

1y ago9:11

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Although equality is the ultimate goal, we need to have more conversations about equity. If equality is giving everyone the same thing, equity is giving everyone the things they need to reach the same goal. Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @bad…

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Episode 70: Why Isn't This Dun Dun? 12:54

1y ago12:54

12:54

CW: death, assisted suicide The Law & Order franchise has joined the long list of popular media perpetuating the myth that being DEAD is better than being disabled. This pattern has got to stop. Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Support the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Be sure to leave a ra…

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Episode 69: What The Fab Five Missed 11:32

1y ago11:32

11:32

Episode 3 of the seventh season of Queer Eye on Netflix featured a disabled "hero" (the show's term for its guests). Yay! But wouldn't it be nice if those with a platform like QE talked more about the issues facing the disabled community at large? Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Support th…

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Episode 68: I'm A Barbie Girl 11:30

1y ago11:30

11:30

CW: Eugenics The new Barbie with Down Syndrome COULD have been just a nice thing for an underrepresented community, but NO. Can't have that, can we? Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Support the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy…

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Episode 67: Take This Job And Shove It 13:33

1y ago13:33

13:33

But, really, tell me you have no understanding of being disabled in the workforce without telling me you have no understanding of being disabled in the workforce. Or out of the workforce. Or just in general. Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Support the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Be sure …

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Episode 66: AITA Disability Edition Part 2 11:06

1y ago11:06

11:06

Let's judge more people on the internet! Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Support the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy Support the Show. Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Become a Member: ko-…

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Episode 65: What's My Expiration Date? 9:18

1y ago9:18

9:18

CW: Discussion of guns and gun violence. If we start mandating removing guns from people's possession when they reach a certain age, what else will they start mandating we can no longer own or do? And how long until it stops being judged by age and starts being judged on perceived ability? Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on …

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