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Welcome to the Unknown Games Podcast! While we're one of many video game podcasts, we have the unique perspective of bringing you news from Japan and our take on the gaming industry as experienced ex-pats. If you're into games but also a weeb, we've got you covered. We'll talk games, anime, and limited McDonald's burgers. New episodes every Friday JST!
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2016 Summer Schedule: Sunday’s 1800-2000 (6pm-8pm) central TH: 1900-2200 (7-10pm) central We are growing and by word of mouth only! Join my tens of listeners and find out what we are all about. We take the thought’s of the Founders & Framers, the Organic Guiding Documents of our Founding, & what we have learned from History and apply it to the current events of our lives. Freedom Studies 101: UGP Radio is your school for Remedial Conservative Studies. Come explore the depths & values of a fr ...
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If you like lights, sirens, everyday heroes and donuts, you came to the right place. The Unreasonable Grounds Podcast covers the lighter side of first responder work in Canada from the perspective of two first responders. We stay on the light side of things and avoid politics at all cost! Enjoy!
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Alex is still out on his summer excursion, but Adrian and Ehe are still here to hold down the fort! This week's episode is focused on the news out of Gamescom 2024, their Opening Night Live livestream, and of course, Monster Hunter Wilds playable demo! Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the live podcasts!Music Credits from OC Remix:Opening: "Pot o…
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After six months, we're back from a long hiatus and rest. Adrian is joined this week by ehe give their thoughts about the Olympics, Mecha Break's Limited Closed Beta, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more recent gaming news! Thank you for your support, and we're glad to back with you! ---------------------------- 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:35 Introducti…
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EPISODE 38 : TESLA CYBER TRUCK POLICE VEHICLE - UPG AFTER DARK In recent news tech firm Oracle announced that they would be piloting a new Tesla Cyber Truck police vehicle for the North America market. In light of this news, the gentleman decided to take on this monstrosity of an idea and put to an Unreasonable Grounds Podcast open discussion. Is t…
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#likeadragon #palworld #granbluefantasy Sony's PlayStation State of Play came and went leaving some happy and others disappointed! We give our thoughts on the games we loved seeing and a wrap up with our playthrough thoughts on Silent Hill: The Short Message and Granblue Fantasy: Relink! 00:00:00 Opening Music00:00:30 Intro Comments00:04:50 Stellar…
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EPISODE 37 : RCMP DEPOT PT.4 - WHAT TO BRING TO REGINA The Gentlemen are back at it! By popular demand, Wes, Mike and Erik discuss one of the most requested topics of the last year. What should I bring to Depot (RCMP Training Centre)? Well you asked and we delivered. Everything from coffee machines, running shoes and Lululemon dress pants. Yes you …
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#likeadragon #palworld #granbluefantasy Ehe is hooked playing the one game we're talking about this week, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. We heard it must be a pretty good game! We offer our thoughts on the series, and also chime in on the Palworld controversy and impressions on Granblue Fantasy: Relink demo! 00:00:00 Opening Music00:00:30 Intro Co…
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Adrian, Alex, and Ehe dish all about their favorite games played in 2023! From what you may expect, to what may even surprise you, this is one heck of an episode! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music Credits from OC Remix: Op…
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Happy New Year! After a long vacation, the UGP Crew is back! This year is heavily frontloaded! From Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth to Persona 3: Reloaded, Alex and Ehe are pumped! Adrian's looking forward to the new Prince of Persia and Princess Peach: Showtime! Ready up, and jump in, cause 2024 is here! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠…
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Pour one out for E3 again, well...this time for good...until the comeback X years later. But for now, the ESA says E3 is gone forever. We look over 20+ years of our favorite memories as we say our final goodbyes to E3, video game Christmas in July. Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or …
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Someone had to win, someone had to lose. The Game Awards 2023 has crowned its Game of the Year, and along with it, a flame of gamers on the internet ready to jump Geoff for short award speeches, too many ads, and a lack of respect toward devs. So, what did we think of this year's show? Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice messa…
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After a decade, Grand Theft Auto VI has finally had its first trailer! Alex and Adrian react to the new trailer, talk about their relationship with the series, and talk about it's impact on pop culture! 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:15 Intro Comments 00:04:27 GTA 6 Discussion 00:29:00 Gaming News Recap 00:32:00 Nintendo World, New Donkey Kong Countr…
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What's your game of the year for 2023?It's that time of year again where Geoff Keighley walks on stage to announce epic world premiers, welcome unannounced guests good & bad, and let us gamers vote for the best games of the year! Join us as we vote for the Game Awards 2023 Live! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Welcome to a wild show of off topic mayhem! What was meant to be a show focused on games turned into PC upgrades, Japanese amusement parks, Capcom's new REX engine, and PS5 Slim rants! Enjoy! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Mu…
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Adrian and Alex take a break from gaming this week to talk about food, diet, and how they are staying healthy in Japan. It's a different change of pace, but we hope you enjoy it! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music Credits f…
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Alex and Adrian catch up on some fun news and let you know what they've been playing since over the past couple weeks! From Lies of P to Sea of Stars, we've got a lot of review goodness to dish out. Plus, we heard there's a PS5 Slim about to release in the wild and that Microsoft has completed the greatest acquisition in gaming history with Activis…
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Can you believe it? Adrian is following up on his promise to prove how generic Sword Art Online Last Recollection probably is. But who knows? Maybe it'll surprise him to be one of the better anime games out there. Enjoy this special episode of the Unknown Games Podcast!Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via …
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It's finally that time of year where Alex and Adrian get to go to Tokyo Game Show! This year was set to be an epic one with Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Dragon's Dogma 2, and so many more games and rare merch to see on the show floor! How was it? Come and check it out with us! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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It's hard to believe that finally the whole world is jumping on the One Piece bandwagon, but the day has come! And that's thanks to Netflix's live-action adaptation of Oda Eiichiro's beloved manga! We spoil and toil over our feelings for this truly beautiful piece of television! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Coming hot off the heals of Final Fantasy, we're jumping into Baldur's Gate 3! Ehe has been playing it religiously, and it does not disappoint! Not only that, but we also talk about the upcoming Sea of Stars and Adrian's thoughts on Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via An…
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Coming right off the heels of one major gaming tournament, EVO 2023, the Pokémon World Championships are this weekend in Japan! Talk about an amazing summer of gaming! We talk about each event, what to expect from the upcoming Pokémon Presents, and Adrian gives his final thoughts on Final Fantasy 16! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Big news coming out of FFXIV Fan Fest in Las Vegas last weekend! With the new expansion Dawntrail coming in summer 2024, fans can't wait to see what new job/classes it brings and how their favorite characters will have changed! Plus, ehe talks Tekken 8 Closed Network Test thoughts, while Adrian talks about his experience trying to play the Armored …
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How are you sleeping these days? Do you need any motivation to have a better sleep routine? Pokémon Sleep is out on iOS/Android, and Ehe has gotten busy sleeping! We listen to his thoughts on the app and his lifestyle change. We also discuss what may have gone wrong with Gundam Evolution and how Overwatch coming to Steam may add new life to the gam…
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This week's podcast is all about what we've been playing! From the new AEW: Fight Forever to Alex taking on the new PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob DLC, it's a wacky, fun show! Plus, a bit more Final Fantasy 16 talk! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.…
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Alex and Adrian have spent hours getting lost in the world of Final Fantasy XVI, and they're able to give their spoiler free thoughts on the game. Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Rea…
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EPISODE 36 : IG LIVE- WORLD POLICE & FIRE GAMES DIVISION 1 HOCKEY FEATURING RCMP DIVISION 1 HOCKEY TEAM PLAYERS JOSH COOK AND STEVE CASEY. Mike had the opportunity to chat with players Josh Cook and Steve Casey , both representing Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the World Police & Fire Games in Winnipeg this upcoming July. So many t…
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EPISODE 35 - FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH LEISURE READING PT. 1 In this episode Mike and Erik get into the nitty gritty of first responder leisure reading and the cognitive benefits to taking up the hobby within the professions of Police/Fire/Paramedicine and SAR. The guys get into how they started leisure reading while in the profession of law en…
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Huge news coming out of Netflix's TUDUM over the weekend! We breakdown the first ONE PIECE live-action trailer! Plus, ehe gives his thoughts on Street Fighter 6's world tour mode! Adrian and Alex discuss their first experience in Blue Protocol after its official Japanese launch! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠ via An…
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What a weekend it's been! TONs of huge announcements popping off left and right from Summer Game Fest to the Xbox Showcase, we're covering our favorite announcements from the best non-E3 weekend in ages! Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and so much more! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugp…
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It's that magic time of summer where gaming showcases flourish! We're diving into Summer Games Fest 2023 and predicting what games may make an appearance! Place your bets, get your bingo book out, let's get to check listing! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cas…
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Alex, Adrian, and Ehe give their takes on the PlayStation Showcase. From the hits to the misses, there were a ton of games shown! We know you're itching to see what they found good, but just a hint...Sword of the Sea, Neva, Metal Gear Solid 3 Δ, and of course, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 are just a few! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠voice …
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Alex and Adrian are back this week after a long vacation, and they're both itching to get back to podcasting. We talk about our Golden Week vacations and more on this episode of Unknown Games Podcast! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠. Music Credits from OC…
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Alex and Adrian tried out Blue Protocol in the latest closed beta from Bandai Namco in Japan! What changed, what remained the same, and what's their overall feelings for this game now that it's coming out within the next 3 months for Japan? Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, …
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PAX East 2023 has come and gone, but a ton of information regarding Final Fantasy 16 was discussed from the game's producer, Yoshida-san! Watch along with us as we react to this showcase of trailers and overview of Final Fantasy XVI's world, characters, and sublime combat! Time Stamps 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:34 TikTok & Social Network Woes 00:17:04 …
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It's been a huge weekend for announcements and betas! We're honestly shocked with all this news, but we couldn't be more happier to talk about Persona 5: The Phantom X, a new mobile title supervised by P-Studio! Plus, the Steam Deck turns 1, and we celebrate by giving you are favorite aspects of the console! Enjoy another episode of the Unknown Gam…
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EPISODE 34: RCMP DEPOT PT. 3 - DETACHMENTS DAY with special guest "Cyd" The crew at the Unreasonable Grounds Podcast got together to relive their Depot days in Regina and brought along colleague and friend of the podcast "Cyd" for the ride. The gang went had the chance to go over how they learned where they were going to be posted and what reaction…
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While Capcom's Spotlight felt like an off-hand Nintendo Direct, there was some big news to drop from it. Finally, Resident Evil 4 Remake's Demo dropped and a release date + beta for Exoprimal! Plus, Fortnite's newest season gives us a Eren Yeager Attack on Titan collab mixed in a cyberpunk city full of rails to grind! 00:00:00 Opening Comments 00:0…
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EPISODE 33 : COP CAR NEWS 2022-2023 - OPP CORVETTE, RCMP TESLA, BARRIE POLICE BATTERNBERG PATTERS OH MY! Thompson and Sherman got together for an O.G. Unreasonable Grounds Podcast cop car news episode that went over some of the most recent Canadian Cop Car news articles and news from 2022-2023. The gents delved into the RCMP's first fully equipped …
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Finally, more news and an update on Blue Protocol, the upcoming MMO Action RPG from Bandai Namco and Amazon Games! Similar to GranBlue Fantasy: Relink, this is one game that has been on our radar for years and we're happy to share our excitement again about it! *Apologies for the audio issues during the character creation process. Adrian's PC was g…
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From Pokémon Sleep to new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC, Pokémon Day 2023's presentation showed us the upcoming projects that the Pokémon Company has in store for us. But, was any of it exciting? Leave a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out …
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Two games, one fun special walk down memory lane. Apex Legends celebrates their 4th year anniversary with season 16 and a slew of changes. Alex gives his take on his rekindled flame for Apex, and we both remember 10 years ago when Metal Gear Rising had us tripping on the good stuff! Leave a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice! Let us…
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The shortest month of the year, packed with the biggest releases and tons of love to go around. We check out our favorite picks for February 2023 games release! Leave a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, @UGP_cast. Music Credits…
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EPISODE 32 : HOLLYWOOD COP CAR CHALLENGE ROUND 2 - BAD BOYS 2 FERRARI VS. T.O.G. TOYOTA PRIUS That's right folks, the second head-to-head match up of round 2 is here and it was an absolute gong show! The boys got together to discuss the finer points of the Bad Boys 2 Ferrari 550 Maranello and the ridiculous in comparison Toyota Prius from The Other…
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With Persona 3 Portable now available on all your console devices, plus Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal, we can't help but make this episode all about Persona! Oh, and GranBlue Fantasy news, too! Leave a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout …
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EPISODE 31 - CANADIAN POLICE APPLICANTS QUESTIONS ANSWERED In this episode Mike T. takes on the most frequent questions he's received from applicants looking to get into law enforcement work in Canada. Topics include which volunteer work and employment choices look best on applications as well as the best possible advice for pre-selection fitness. …
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If you haven't already gotten a Steam Deck, tried a Steam Deck, or heard of a Steam Deck, this is an episode for you! Leave a like/comment if you enjoyed the video! Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the live podcasts! --------------------------- 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:25 Intro Comments 00:01:22 Alex's GOTY: Vampire Survivor 00:07:00 Initial…
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Ehe and Adrian, the One Piece fans that they are, couldn't help but finally put out a short review of One Piece Film: RED after Adrian finally saw the film! Leave a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, @UGP_cast. Music Credits fro…
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It's that final time of the year, where we review what games we've played and crown our personal game of the years for 2022! We've got special guests and a ton of fun ready for you! --------------------------- 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:23 Intro Comments 00:06:57 2022 Release Review 00:21:00 SoulDatR's GOTY - Elden Ring 00:23:48 Shiba's GOTY - So…
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#gameawards #2022 #reaction Talk about some crazy surprise announcements at this year's show! We're excited to share our final thoughts on the Game Awards 2022! We think we got our bingo cards right? 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:52 Hades 2 00:01:19 Death Stranding 2 00:04:40 Bayonetta: Origins 00:05:20 Diablo 4 00:06:14 Final Fantasy 16 00:10:30 Crime Boss…
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This week, we sum up our final thoughts on Sonic Frontiers, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and settle on the newest Fortnite Chapter 4! Leave a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, @UGP_cast. Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: "Po…
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Streaming is a big hobby with tons of different ways to approach it. This week we tackle Adrian's new interest in IRL streaming, and take a short look at the do's and don'ts to starting your journey in IRL streams! Leave a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message via Anchor.fm/ugpca…
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