The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and interview podcast. In each episode, our hosts (Nico & Ben) and the guest write a story using a shared prompt then read it for their own entertainment, and hopefully yours! Support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase?fan_landing=true
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Brian Johnson, a journalist and occasional boxing publicist, and Minnesota boxing historian Sean Strauss discuss the Sweet Science with a special focus on the North Star State. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support
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Squash University is in session! As a player, Gilly Lane was a 4 time All-American, and Skillman award winner for the University of Pennsylvania before he went on to become one of the greatest American squash players of all time. As a coach, he’s led his alma mater to a Sloane Team Sportsmanship Award, 2 Ivy League Championships, and last season, the first ever National Championship in Penn squash history. As a player, Jackson Bragman won Liberty League Rookie of the week this season for Den ...
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Run aground and dive under the earth with two new stories from Ben and Nico. Send us a text Support the Show.By Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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Trinity Women's Head Coach Lauren Patrizio
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Episode 16 kicks off with Jackson and Gilly discussing this week’s huge announcement regarding the future of the CSA Individual National Championships event, recapping Gilly’s experience cheering on his beloved Liverpool team in person in Philly last week, and previewing today’s interview with the newest individual to join the CSA head coaching ran…
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Enormocast 290: Hayden Jamieson -Through the Valley of Darkness
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On Episode 290 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a cool, dark hotel room on a bright and HOT day in Lander, WY with bigwall climber, Hayden Jamieson. Hayden and I both slumped into our chairs after escaping the 100 degree day outside and tried to gather ourselves for the interview, and that’s when … Continue reading "Enormocast 290: Hayden Jamieson …
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Ben and Nico ask you to pick what you'd like inside your head - either way, it will be 'Buzzing'. Send us a text Support the Show.By Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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Drexel's Nico Serna With Cohost Matias Knudsen
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On this week’s Squash University, Jackson was accompanied by honorary cohost Matias Knudsen! Matias graduated from Drexel University in 2023 where he played number 1 and helped lead the Dragons to a top 5 finish in the country (their highest in program history). Since graduating last spring, the Bogota, Colombia native has broken into the PSA World…
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Yale's Rishi Srivastava and Harvard's Caroline Fouts + A World Juniors Recap & Plans for Squash University Season 2
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Rishi Srivastava and Caroline Fouts are each the #1 ranked junior squash players in the United States amongst men and women respectively. This week, they joined Jackson and Gilly on the season 2 debut of Squash University! First, Jackson and Gilly kick things off by previewing Season 2 of Squash University and all of the new things coming to the sh…
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How's your spelling? A Parent-teacher conference smashes into the Prime Minister-verse. Send us a text Support the Show.By Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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On Episode 289 of the Enormocast, I connect to Nashville, TN to talk to climber and musician Smith Curry. Smith is one of the busiest session players in Music City on dobro and pedal steel. He also happens to be a veteran climber with big walls, first ascents, and alpine gnar under his harness-belt. Smith … Continue reading "Enormocast 289: Smith C…
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Ben and Nico drench two stories in "Ranch". Send us a text Support the Show.By Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
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Enormocast 288: Don McGrath – The Vertical Mind Returns
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On Episode 288 of the Enormocast, I reunite with Don McGrath, the author of the book Vertical Mind. Don appeared nearly a decade ago on the podcast, and his book on the mindset of climbing has never left the conversion. Don has spent the last 10 years learning even more about overcoming the hurdles our … Continue reading "Enormocast 288: Don McGrat…
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It could be argued that the United States Naval Academy is the most fascinating program in all of college squash. They're the only military service academy in the CSA today, they perennially lead the country in dual matches played, are, and are one of only 6 schools to ever win a CSA National Championship. The man currently at the helm of this prog…
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Ben and Nico exhibit two new short stories, written to the prompt "Swell". Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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Enormocast 287: Mo Beck – A Certain Version of Fine
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On Episode 287 of the Enormocast, I connect with Paraclimbing champion, Mo Beck. Mo was born with one hand, and her parents were determined to make sure she was ready for challenges of life like any other kid. When Mo ran into a camp counselor that told her that she didn’t HAVE TO climb if … Continue reading "Enormocast 287: Mo Beck – A Certain Ver…
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An interview with Minnesota boxer Oscar Soto
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In this episode, Minnesota boxer Oscar Soto talks about his upcoming pro debut. A veteran of more than 100 amateur fights, Soto will face tough Roman Cruz (2-1) on the undercard of the June 22 Vivid Fights promotion at the DoubleTree Hilton Ballroom in Bloomington. Soto also chats about his storied amateur career, which included bouts with the like…
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Ben and Nico present two freshly brewed stories served in a "Mug". Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
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In this episode, former MMA fighter and current trainer Nick Rogers talks about his combat sports journey, the revival of the Minnesota State boxing title, and the June 22 Vivid Fights promotion in Bloomington. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music…
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MN light heavyweight boxer Jerred Bradford previews his pro debut
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In this episode, Minnesota boxer and former Upper Midwest Golden Gloves champion Jerred Bradford talks about his amateur career and previews his pro debut on the June 22 Vivid Fights card in Bloomington. Host: Brian Johnson. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for p…
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Enormocast 286: Didier Berthod – Facing the World (Part 1)
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On Episode 287 of the Enormocast, I connect through to America’s hat with Swiss crack-master, Didier Berthod. You might have heard about Didier from his recent send of Cobra Crack. The media mentions Didier disappearing from climbing for 10 years, returning to slay the Cobra, yada, yada, but that Didier’s completion of the Cobra has … Continue read…
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Enormocast Tweener: Didier Berthod – Facing the World (Part 2)
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In the early 2000s, Didier Berthod was the best crack climber in the world, then he dropped out of climbing and essentially disappeared from the world. When we left Didier Berthod in Facing the World Part 1, he had emerged from monastic life, contacted the daughter he had never seen, and returned to climbing. In … Continue reading "Enormocast Tween…
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Slink Proper and Quincy Caldwell Preview Slink’s Rematch with Nico Ali Walsh
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In this episode, Minnesota boxer Slink Proper (9-1) talks about his June 29, ESPN-televised rematch with Nico Ali Walsh (9-1) grandson of Muhammad Ali. Also joining the conversation is Slink’s trainer, Quincy Caldwell. Ripped and ready to rumble, Slink is determined to prove that his upset win over Ali Walsh last August was no fluke. Host: Brian Jo…
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In the midst of summer, the college squash off season, and Gilly welcoming a pair of newborn twins to the Lane Clan (Mazel Tov!) the gents sat down for a light hearted mailbag episodes in which they answer questions submitted by you, YES YOU, the fans. Enjoy! Follow Squash University on Instagram below!!! https://www.instagram.com/squashuniversityp…
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Fill up your tank with two new stories from Ben and Nico, written to the prompt 'Gas'. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
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In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Corey Thompson (5-2, 4 KOs) previews his his June 22 fight against Mengistu Zarzar (10-9-1, 8 KOs). At stake is the vacant USA Minnesota Light Heavyweight title. The fight is the main event of a big Vivid Fights promotion at the Doubletree Hilton in Bloomington. Host: Brian Johns…
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Enormocast 285: Nico Favresse – Mad to Live
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On Episode 285 of the Enormocast, after long last, I connect with Belgian rock-climber and alpinist, Nico Favresse. Nico is certainly a contender for the most experienced expedition rock-climber of all time. Perhaps only rivalled by his ubiquitous partner, Sean Villanueva-O’Driscoll? Nevertheless, Nico is an all-arounder who has tackled the biggest…
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Somewhere, over the frontier of Bibliomancy, Ben and Nico write a pair of tales for the prompt "Rainbow" Send us a text Support the Show.By Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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Join Ben and Nico as they peruse an inscrutable "Menu" of oddities and alternate realities. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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Nico's voice has returned! So he and Ben tell a pair of tales about breaches of etiquette. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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CSA Men’s Individual National Champion Veer Chotrani
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Last month, at the Arlen Specter Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cornell University’s Veer Chotrani took down Trinity College’s Mohamed Sharaf in a 4 game battle to claim the 2024 CSA National Collegiate Individual Championship, but that title was far from Veer’s first major accomplishment in college squash. The 4 time All American, Ivy Leagu…
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Gavin Hendrickson talks about his upcoming fight
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In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Gavin Hendrickson (2-0-1) previews his April 13 fight at Treasure Island Casino. In what could well be the fight of the night, Hendrickson, of Richfield, faces Tyler Nystrom of Superior, Wisconsin (1-1). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-john…
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Enormocast 284: Emma Twyford – Getting on With It
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On Episode 284 of the Enormocast, we connect across the pond to North Wales in the U.K. and into the living room of Emma Twyford. Emma is a pioneering woman in that rarified air of hard, desperate trad that only the old country can serve up. She is the first British woman to climb 9a … Continue reading "Enormocast 284: Emma Twyford – Getting on Wit…
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Enormocast 283: Clint Helander – To Live in Hearts We Leave Behind
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On Episode 283 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a hotel in Munising, Michigan at the Michigan Icefest with Alaska-based alpinist, Clint Helander. What with the Chris Kalous Dance Party and the last call nightcap(s) at a bar literally called Whisky Dick’s, it had been a long night and an early morning for both … Continue reading "Enormocast 283: Cli…
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Mike MacDonald took the position of Head Coach of the Denison University men's and women's squash programs on short notice in the fall of 2022, but as an alumni of the Big Red himself, it was a job he couldn't pass up. Having just concluded his second year as head coach and in Denison's third season as a varsity program, Coach MacDonald is ready to…
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Colton Warner previews his April 13 fight
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In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota heavyweight Colton Warner (6-2) talks about his upcoming fight at Treasure Island Casino in Welch, Minnesota. The event is April 13. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., fights start at 7:00. In addition, Warner shares his thoughts on other big fights coming up, including Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr …
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Ben and Nico interview the brilliant Jeremey Szal, space-opera author of The Common trilogy. Send us a text Support the Show.By Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Jeremy Szal
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Minnesota Boxer Tony Woods fights for vacant title
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In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Tony Woods (12-0, 10 KOs), talks about his upcoming fight with Deshawn Prather (17-1, 2 KOs) of Kansas City. The fight is Friday, April 12, in Springfield, Missouri. On the line is the vacant Universal Boxing Organization Continental Middleweight title. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,…
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# 170: Interview with Teika Marija Smits
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Ben and Nico chat with Teika Marija Smits, author of Waterlore and writer of powerfully introspective works of speculative fiction. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell, Teika Marija Smits
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In this episode, we catch up with Minnesota boxer Tim Bender. A native of Florida now living and training in Minnesota, Bender won his pro boxing debut in impressive fashion last December. He returns to the boxing ring Saturday, April 13, as part of a live boxing, MMA and Muay Thai card at Treasure Island Casino. Bender faces a tough test in the pe…
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Enormocast 282: Natalia Grossman – The Tyranny of Expectations
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On Episode 282 of the Enormocast, I sit down with US Olympic qualifier, Natalia Grossman. That’s right, Natalia is headed to Paris to represent the US in Lead and Boulder combined (speed is separate this time around). But this moment was caught during a bit of down time for Natalia as she ramps up for … Continue reading "Enormocast 282: Natalia Gro…
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Penn Are Champions! Gilly Reacts With Team Captain Roger Alber Baddour (Live From The Arlen Specter Center)
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The University of Pennsylvania Quakers are your 2024 CSA Men's National Champions! After an amazing season full of talking about teams across college squash, this episode is all about our guy Gilly and his boys hoisting the Potter Cup for the first time in school history. And what better way to do it than live, in person, at the Arlen Specter US Sq…
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Ben and Nico get back to writing short stories with the prompt 'The Glass Egg'. Send us a text Support the Show.By Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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The College Squash Show finally has its own feed and a brand new name. Squash University is in session! As a player, Gilly Lane was a 4 time All-American, and Skillman award winner for the University of Pennsylvania before he went on to become one of the greatest American squash players of all time. As a coach, he’s led his alma mater to a Sloane T…
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CSA Conference Championship Previews With Pat Cosquer and Anderson Good (Originally Published 02/09/24)
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This week Jackson and Gilly are joined by former Bates and Hobart/William Smith head squash coach Pat Cosquer and former George Washington squash coach and founder of the Mid Atlantic Squash Conference (MASC) Anderson Good to preview this weekend's three major CSA conference championship tournaments, the Liberty League, MASC, and NESCAC, in additio…
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CSA Rankings Check In (Originally Published 02/02/24)
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Gilly is back on the show after a huge 7-2 win for his U Penn boys over Harvard over the weekend. Gilly and Jackson recapped the Quakers win over the Crimson, talked about the importance and prestige of the Ivy League Championship, which Penn can potentially clinch at least a share of this weekend, discussed the other men’s and women’s results arou…
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Timmy Brownell & Spencer Lovejoy (Originally Published 01/14/24)
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2 of the top players on the PSA World Tour and college squash legends Timmy Brownell and Spencer Lovejoy joined Gilly and Jackson on The College Squash show this week. They talked about their experience playing college squash, why more and more top juniors around the world are coming to the US to play college squash, their best memories, what they …
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Tufts Head Coach Joe Raho (Originally Published 12/09/23)
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After months in the making, The College Squash Show is here. University of Pennsylvania Men’s Head Squash Coach Gilly Lane will join Jackson Bragman bi-weekly, to Breakdown the latest happenings, news, and updates, from the world of college squash. In episode 1, Jackson and Gilly open the show with a discussion about the current landscape of colleg…
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Franklin & Marshall Head Coach Gavin Jones (Originally 02/25/24)
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Franklin & Marshall just wrapped up an intense weekend at the CSA Divisional Team Championships, which saw 5 out of the 6 matches for the Diplomats men’s and women’s teams end in 5-4 results. Meanwhile F&M head coach Gavin Jones has just concluded his 13th season in Lancaster, PA, making him one of the longer tenured head coaches in the CSA. Jones …
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Connecticut College Head Coach Scott Brown (Originally Published 01/28/24)
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Connecticut College head men’s and women’s squash coach Scott Brown joins The College Squash Show this week. Scott graduated from Conn in 2019 and returned to coach his Alma Mater in November 2022. As a student, Scott kept busy in his time at Conn serving as a player and captain for the squash team, a player and assistant coach for the tennis team,…
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Rochester's Yash Fadte & Columbia Head Coach Chis Sachvie (Originally Published 03/06/24)
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The CSA National Team Championships are in the books and the women of Trinity College, and Gilly's men of the University of Pennsylvania each hoisted their respective trophies this Sunday at the home of this years competition, the Arlen Specter Center. Gilly and Jackson will breakdown the exciting National Championship weekend next week live in per…
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Georgetown Head Coach Tim Lasusa (Originally Published 12/24/23)
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On episode 2 of The College Squash Show, Gilly and Jackson recapped the last weekend of the first semester of college squash, highlighting a couple key men's and women's matchups ahead of the winter break from play. They then discussed the US Junior Open taking place last weekend and Gilly's experience watching and scouting some of the world's top …
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Enormocast Tweener: Harvey Wright Returns with Patio Pacifica
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On this in-between episode of the Enormocast, Harvey Wright from Episode 222 returns to discuss his ongoing treatment and recovery for addiction. But more importantly, Harvey is here to talk about his new album, Patio Pacifica, written almost entirely while in a Vancouver treatment facility. Also, we talk about the rough and dirty years since … Con…
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