Best Lockback Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 51 - One Hand Washes The Other - Matt Martin 3:13:40

4h ago3:13:40

3:13:40

The world of knives has taken me down a lot of rabbit holes, which I just consider paths to a destination I'm not aware of yet. On the road to understanding the universe, I stumbled into Matt Martin, knife maker at Vehement Knives. I've had Matt on the podcast before, but in a much earlier stage, where I think he was just doing me favor to help giv…

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Episode 50 - M.A.C.K. Daddy - Princeton Wong 2:03:55

9d ago2:03:55

2:03:55

I think sometimes it's easy to look at successful people and think that it was a gift, miracle or privilege that got them where they are. But for every success we see as outsiders looking in, there were thousands of mistakes, roadblocks and discouragements that got between that person and their success. The ones who make it into the stream of our c…

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Episode 49 - Lifelong Toil & Breaking Knife Soil - Bruce Voyles 3:23:39

7d ago3:23:39

3:23:39

Lewis Carroll once wrote “One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.” I can't imagine a more fitting way to identify what Bruce Voyles surely discovered at an early age. Sure, a life in knives and his passion for it has garnered him his own freedoms and success, but much like Carroll, Bruce …

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Episode 48 - Making A Good Impression - Steve Shackleford 1:04:54

18d ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Knives run deep in America as the quintessential companion of the avid outdoorsman, working man and woman, boy and girl, every day carrier, and collector alike. In the early 70's, the emergence of The Knifemakers' Guild and American Bladesmith Society captured a boom of handmade knifemakers in America, and with it, came the American Blade magazine,…

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Episode 47 - Beautiful People are Forged in Fire - J. Neilson & Shelley Marie 1:24:25

27d ago1:24:25

1:24:25

Knife makers, as much as they can be celebrities within our industry, are often not well known outside of it. With tens of millions of people seeing him judge on Forged in Fire over the last 9 years of the show, J. Neilson has reached meteoric attention in the public eye, is a household name, and you may think that all of that attention would go to…

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Episode 46 - Southern Hospitality Pt.1 - Paul Lusk 1:05:06

29d ago1:05:06

1:05:06

There are few luxuries in life like sharing heartfelt time with friends and family. Even more seldom is when your children connect with you on something, and share your passion and intrigue. I've been blessed that to some extent, all of our children have been interested in knives and knife culture, and championed the work I'm doing myself. We all p…

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Episode 45 - Livin' Knives The Hard Way - Evan Nicolaides 3:37:13

1M ago3:37:13

3:37:13

There's a culture inside of knives, and especially knife shows, where we all seem to be fans of our fellow knifemakers. We can meet a knifemaker for the first time, and feel like we're old friends. We can sit and geek out on sometimes the smallest aspects of knives, and fill hours with each other. Companionship, camaraderie, and mutual respect feed…

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Episode 44 - The Mind Behind Martial Blade Concepts - Michael Janich 3:40:54

1M ago3:40:54

3:40:54

I've had the honor to speak with some of the greatest living knifemakers on this podcast, and pick their brains about their craftsmanship and creativity in the industry. But with all things, I try to expand the collective consciousness of my listeners, and my guest Michael Janich very much does the same with everyone he comes in contact with. As th…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Social Media Sucks For Knifemakers 13:54

2M ago13:54

13:54

I have been asked this question a lot, and it's to quantify the role social media plays in the knifemaking industry, and how to break away from reliance on it. Listen to the micro podcast, it should evoke some ideas as to how you'll personally go about this. Remember, a like or a follow does not equal a sale, and social media does not validate your…

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Episode 43 - Frontiering Functional Art - Shawn Shropshire 1:46:19

2M ago1:46:19

1:46:19

At the end of April, the Oklahoma Knife Group (Previously the Knife Group Association of Oklahoma (KGA)) will be hosting its knife show. And on the doorstep of that, I thought it'd be great to talk to Shawn Shropshire - President, and talk about the group, their over 25 years of association, and its growth over the past several years after it's reb…

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Episode 42 - Fantasy Meets Function - Steven Ramos 1:29:26

2M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

Sometimes I get the opportunity to talk to folks that make me think I don't have a lick of creativity in me. Well...Probably more than sometimes. But that's what's cool about being a podcast host in this particular vein of knifemaking, that I get to immerse myself in the conversations of people that inspire me, at the same time get me introspective…

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Episode 41 - Lucky Lucky - John Horrigan 1:33:10

3M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

John Horrigan is one of those men that makes you better by being in his presence. A true blue God fearing American, that holds his knife art in humble regards, but his reverence for the craft of knifemaking with great esteem. Maybe at first I thought John was unapproachable because of this, but he's one of the kindest and most thoughtful people out…

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Episode 40 - From Farrier to Knife Famous - Kelly Vermeer Vella 1:21:58

3M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

Kelly Vermeer Vella is a rare bird, because as high as she soars, she still seems to have two feet firmly planted on the ground. In every success, award, and other achievement I see her get, I am always rooting for her. Probably because she represents the underdog in her demeanor, and also embodies the superstar. This kind of enigma in knife cultur…

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Episode 39 - Encapsulating Magic - Dellana 2:51:26

5M ago2:51:26

2:51:26

The cat's out of the bag, and in the inaugural FIRST PODCAST for Dellana...EVER, I got to sit down with her and talk about some heavy-hitting ideas in how to conjure up the stuff that mesmerizes and enchants us all. Dellana has made an international name for herself in both her jewelry and knife art for the last 48+ years, and is still busy creatin…

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Episode 38 - High & Tight Knives - Neal Green 2:15:25

5M ago2:15:25

2:15:25

I've always admired the military man because of the regimen and order that encapsulates the service. Neal Green embodies his career in the U.S. Army in his knives in a way that follows a structured and clean look, but also gives way to his creative eye by allowing him to play with themes and materials, to juxtapose order in an otherwise chaotic med…

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Episode 37 - Second to None - Bob Terzuola 2:13:19

7M ago2:13:19

2:13:19

Part of this vocation of podcasting is really being able to nerd out over my heroes. The other, of course, is to act as an archivist for what will assuredly be some of the few conversations the world will get with legendary figures in knives. Though I hope that in every conversation, there stems more and more, and we get to keep national knife trea…

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Episode 36 - The Neurosis of Art & Knives - Andrea de Leon 2:16:57

7M ago2:16:57

2:16:57

In this world, it's easy to get lost in the fact that people don't often get the opportunity to share a connection of passion or desire. But within art and knives, there is a common thread of self expressionism that weaves its way through the medium, and binds us as people, in ways that is often surprising. In talking to Andrea de Leon about her ow…

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Episode 35 - Freedom to Grind - Alex Harrison 2:05:34

8M ago2:05:34

2:05:34

Alex Harrison from Night Watch Knives is a constant companion of mine, in that we commiserate about knives, a lot. There's always some new challenge, problem, or idea that forces us to put on our thinking caps, and he's a go-to for me to get feedback, especially the brutally honest kind. That's what I like about him. Alex is constantly evolving, an…

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Episode 34 - The Republic of Knives - Texas 3:12:43

8M ago3:12:43

3:12:43

In probably my most ambitious attempt at a show, I sat down with not one, but SIX knifemakers, who are also Texans, at the Lost Pines Knife Show, to talk about knives. Though most would expect the punchline of "What do you get when you put six Texans in a room together?" to be "a lot of blah blah how great Texas is", what I got was a very humble, p…

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Episode 33 - The Keanison Way - Bryan Montalvo 2:09:29

9M ago2:09:29

2:09:29

It's said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and especially in knives, ones ability to garner the eye of the community, is sometimes intrinsic to the knife design itself. Whether you appreciate art for the sake of itself, or consider functional art such as Keanison Knives' creations that way, it's really up to you. For me, I have spent quit…

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Episode 32 - Grasping for Fireflies - Grace Horne 2:15:31

9M ago2:15:31

2:15:31

I've thought a lot about how to speak of my experience with Grace in a way that is not just fanboy'ish, but I find myself coming up short while writing, every time. The reality is, Grace Horne represents a rare breed of artisan that just...inspires. It's not just her knife and scissor work that fascinates me, but her entire outlook on life and her …

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Episode 31 - Great people help great artisans become greater - Alicia Newton (Bladeshow) 2:08:42

9M ago2:08:42

2:08:42

In 1982, Bruce Voyles and Jim Parker did something spectacular - they started Blade Show. Bruce and Jim co-owned Blade Magazine at the time, and decided to start a show that was originally advertised as 'The Blade Magazine 1982 Knife Show', per Steve Shackleford in a May 25, 2021 online article for Blade Magazine. Within a few short years, Bladesho…

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Episode 30 - From the Swamp to the Stars - Tony Severio 1:49:20

10M ago1:49:20

1:49:20

I'm reminded constantly of the duality of the human condition within knives. As diverse as the knifemaking community is, at it's core, we all share a common bond, not of knives, but of our experiences that lead us to create, knifes being the creative medium we choose. This is no truer than for Tony Severio, a real Louisiana renaissance man. Whether…

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Episode 29 - Herculean Heirloom Folders - Johnny Stout 1:47:36

10M ago1:47:36

1:47:36

In the landscape of knifemakers, Texas boasts some of the most mystical craftsman within knives today. But, for early makers like Johnny Stout, Texas wasn't always the place to be if you wanted to easily learn how to make them. Given Johnny's rise to the top of the ladder in art and fine folding knives, you might be surprised to know the humble beg…

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Episode 28 - Everyone's Favorite Knife Dad - Gary Langley 1:38:38

10M ago1:38:38

1:38:38

It's a pleasure to sit down and talk to people you admire, and who encourage you through things that you are passionate about. I wouldn't be exactly where I'm at if it wasn't for that attention, from a charismatic, patient and thoughtful person like Gary Langley. Gary lives and makes knives in Dumas, Texas, a stones throw away from Oklahoma and New…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Micro Reboot 9:43

10M ago9:43

9:43

On this episode of the Micro Podcasts, I talk about my vision for the podcast that I've been hyper focused on, and rebooting the micro podcasts, to add some variety and new perspective into the overall podcast. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: Instagram…

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Episode 27 - Michelangelo of Metal - Spencer Aplin 2:08:29

10M ago2:08:29

2:08:29

In the craft of blades, you encounter some enigmatic creatures that knock your socks off, and this maker is one of them! Spencer Aplin of STA Custom Knives and The Stag Depot talks to me about his style of blades, artistry, pedagogy, and his journey through knives. Spencer and I talk about how we got to know each other better through my child at a …

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Episode 26 - Knives and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Nick Huff 2:31:58

11M ago2:31:58

2:31:58

It's days that I get to shoot the bull with people like this that my mind is really provoked. I got to talk to knife maker, motorcycle enthusiast, musician, artist, husband, dad, and grandpa, Nick Huff. Nick is a knifemaker out of Fort Worth, Texas, and I've known him going on five years now. We sit down to talk knives, lives, motorcycles, music, a…

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Episode 25 - A Road Less Traveled - Bill Roden 1:09:52

11M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

I had the opportunity to talk to Bill Roden, a long time knife collector, recent knifemaker out of Northlake, Texas. Bill shares his early life, career and getting into knife collecting He also shares collecting GEC knives, Tom Krein, and Chris Taylor Bill talks about his first experiences in making knives We talk about Bill's essential tremors and…

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Episode 24 - Mythical Man of Mosaic - Steve Schwarzer 1:51:49

11M ago1:51:49

1:51:49

I had the pleasure to talk to renowned ABS Mastersmith, inventor and re-inventor of numerous forging and knifemaking techniques, and all around charismatic guy, Steve Schwarzer. We talk about knife history, tribal knowledge, and steel technology over time Steve and I talk about the ABS test process, cross-disciplinary knowledge, and functional test…

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Episode 23 - He's a Trip - Trip Miller - Pt. 2 1:01:16

11M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

I got to talk to a cool knowledgable dude named Trip Miller, a collector and aficionado of pocket knives, especially slipjoints, and we talk about his start in knife collecting, and some of his thoughts around the knife market, and collecting industry as a whole. We talk pricing handmade knives, collection price & value points We also talk about ma…

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Episode 22 - He's a Trip - Trip Miller - Pt. 1 1:02:14

12M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

I got to talk to a cool knowledgable dude named Trip Miller, a collector and aficionado of pocket knives, especially slipjoints, and we talk about his start in knife collecting, and some of his thoughts around the knife market, and collecting industry as a whole. Trip talks a little about what got him into collecting early on We talk about how awes…

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Episode 21 - He's A Household Name - Bobby House 1:23:22

12M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

I got to talk to rising star Bobby House about a lot of things, including his slipjoint making, being part of the South Texas Slipjoint Cartel, and of course, got to learn a lot about him as a person. Bobby talks about his ranching experience, moving to Pleasanton, and his work in the oil field We talk hunting, fishing and country living Bobby shar…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Dovetailed Bolsters 15:16

12M ago15:16

15:16

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about dovetailed bolsters, some methods for making them, and tricks in hiding pins, getting your geometry right, and contouring order of operation. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: InstagramBy Aaron Lawvere

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Podcast Updates 14:31

12M ago14:31

14:31

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about what all has been going on with me, the show, thoughts for the future, and ways you can help interact with me to give me feedback so I can make this podcast the best it can be! Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: Instagram…

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Episode 20 - Jack of All Trades - Brad Jansen 57:27

12M ago57:27

57:27

I had the pleasure of sitting down recently with Journeyman Smith and tradesman Brad Jansen, to learn about his endeavors within the American Bladesmith Society, his work in slipjoints, and tooling creation. Brad tells us a little of his career, start in the trades, and interest in hunting, fishing and knives He also talks about getting into the AB…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Knife Wax 5:58

1y ago5:58

5:58

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk a little about knife wax, its purpose, and a few brands I have used in my knifemaking. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: InstagramBy Aaron Lawvere

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Groups, Guilds & Personal Growth 16:05

1y ago16:05

16:05

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about groups, guilds, associations, their benefits, pitfalls, and considerations when setting yourself apart in your knife making artistry. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: InstagramBy Aaron Lawvere

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Episode 19 - Arkansas Living Treasure - Lin Rhea 1:44:12

1y ago1:44:12

1:44:12

I got the opportunity to talk to ABS Mastersmith & Bowie fanatic, Lin Rhea (Ray) about everything from knife philosophy, to Bowie knife history, and a ton more. Lin is a fantastic teacher, mentor, and historical blacksmith, promoting traditional knifemaking and emboldening the knifemaking industry to reach deeper into themselves to produce their ar…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - The Big To Do of Vintage Micarta 17:48

1y ago17:48

17:48

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about vintage micarta, the "Westinghouse Craze" and fads associated with micarta, as well as the general market, and egregious prices you'll see. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: InstagramBy Aaron Lawvere

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Is Time Money? 9:35

1y ago9:35

9:35

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about the time investment component of making knives, and try to help you understand that if the work is worth it, spend the time it take to do a job well. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: Instagram…

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Episode 18 - Live Action Yukon Cornelius - Luke Swenson 1:14:38

1y ago1:14:38

1:14:38

I got to steal some time (but not his hat) and talk with award winning slipjoint maker, whiskey aficionado, Yukon Cornelius look-alike, the marvelous and debonair - Luke Swenson, to talk about life, knives, shows, and a ton more. Luke talks about growing up in South Texas, and his earliest memories of knives He talks about his stint in the Navy, fi…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Doing Shows, Online Culture, and Building Your Business 17:47

1y ago17:47

17:47

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about show circuits, online relationship building, and the work it takes to build culture around your work. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: InstagramBy Aaron Lawvere

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Selling your work & collector support 17:28

1y ago17:28

17:28

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about about some of the ways makers sell their work, the investment that goes into producing it, and how important the collector/customer feedback loop is to encourage makers. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: Instagram…

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Episode 17 - Every Dave Carry - David Nemerson 1:08:15

1y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Aaron got the opportunity to talk to a great collector in the pocket knife community: David Nemerson. Dave's representation of his collection can be found on his instagram and Facebook profiles Every Dave Carry, and his commentary and support of premier makers can be seen also on several Facebook groups. We got to sit down, and talk about collectin…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Knifemaking Videos 8:55

1y ago8:55

8:55

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about knifemaking videos, selecting the appropriate online video for your needs including Chris Crawford, Kyle Royer, and Jason Knight, and the value gained by doing video learning. Some top makers' pages for knifemaking videos: Chris Crawford, Kyle Royer, Jason Knight. Text me your feedback, suggestions o…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Good Cause Raffles (GRC) 10:04

1y ago10:04

10:04

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about Good Cause Raffles or GRCs, what they are, how they work, and some thoughts around an appropriate scenario where starting one for the benefit of another is called for. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: Instagram…

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Episode 16 - The Real McCoy - Jake McCoy 1:04:00

1y ago1:04:00

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Aaron had a chance to talk to up and coming knifemaker, mentored by Tony Marfione, and Edison Barajas & Sebastian Berenji - Jake McCoy of McCoy Bladeworks. We talk about Jake's early exposure to knives as a 12 year old at Blade Show Atlanta Jake mentions his relationship with Marfione family, and his apprenticeship at Microtech Knives He also talks…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Surface Grinders 15:48

1y ago15:48

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In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about surface grinders, including flat platens, attachments for 2x72s, belt converted floor units, and stone units. He talks about uses, drawbacks, and setup and basic considerations for using stone surface grinders. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram P…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Knifemaking Freedom of Information 10:16

1y ago10:16

10:16

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about information, misinformation, and disinformation, in the age of the internet, and how to think about ways to gain facts instead of conjecture. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: InstagramBy Aaron Lawvere

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