Best Very Legal Very Cool Podcasts (2024)

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my God has two arms 1:40:58

2y ago1:40:58

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The season finale! In today's episode, Randy (Josiah's dad) joins Josiah to talk about his faith journey from drugs and rock music to Golden Dawn occultism, on to a born again conversion to Christianity during the 90s. We discuss the rise of the charismatic movement bringing him to Reformed theology, and the impact all of this had on Josiah's faith…

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religion is not for everyone 1:26:04

2y ago1:26:04

1:26:04

In today's episode, Monikpal (@MonikpalSingh) joins Josiah to discuss Sikhi, interfaith, and the divide between Eastern and Western religions. He clarifies some major misconceptions about the faith, and we talk about the similarities and differences between Sikhi and Christianity. PUBLISHED 6/21/2021 Lovely Allen - Holy Fuck Skin Game - DIIV Expect…

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God is one 1:19:06

2y ago1:19:06

1:19:06

In today's episode, Kyle (@mma_marxian) joins Josiah to talk about his recent conversion to Islam. We trace his journey from southern evangelicalism (both charismatic and reformed) into agnosticism, Buddhism, and mainline Christianity before eventually coming to the conclusion that God is one. PUBLISHED 6/14/2021 Every Thought a Thought of You - me…

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gay jewish christianity 50:01

2y ago50:01

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In today's episode, Sam (@motherenergy__) joins Josiah to discuss her religious journey from orthodox Judaism to Episcopal Christianity, liberal Christian anti-semitism, and the weird communities that the internet fosters. PUBLISHED 6/7/2021 Green - Young Jesus Christian Brothers - Heatmiser, Elliott Smith…

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overthrowing physics (the soulism episode) 1:24:06

2y ago1:24:06

1:24:06

In today's episode, Lennox (@coolzonepod) and Shea (@shea_said) from Cool Zone join Josiah to investigate the incredibly obscure political philosophy, Soulism: a form of anarchism that seeks to abolish and/or overcome the laws of physics themselves. Special thanks to Elis for the interview at 1:00:20 PUBLISHED 5/31/2021 Are Friends Electric? - The …

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nested issues (the one about jack chick) 1:04:55

2y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

cw: talk of sexual abuse / child abuse. In today's episode, Joseph (@Gross_Online) joins Josiah to discuss Jack Chick, the legacy of Chick Publications, his theological influences, and a tract that even Chick himself would later find distasteful. PUBLISHED 5/24/2021 I Wanna Believe - Jennie Lawless A Quick Death - Paris Texas I Walk This Earth All …

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don't be realistic 1:23:36

2y ago1:23:36

1:23:36

In today's episode, Alien (@1newaymirror) joins Josiah to talk about Mark Fisher's Capitalist Realism. We take a journey into the strange evolution of Nick Land and the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit before getting into Fisher's perspective on what's wrong with the world right now, and how you can see it in bureaucracy and depression. Don't forge…

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summer camp theology (a week away) 1:53:14

2y ago1:53:14

1:53:14

In today's episode, Phil (@CryptidDirector) joins Josiah to discuss A Week Away (2021), our experiences with summer camp, and whether or not this film believes in God. Don't forget to check out Mammonburg, now streaming wherever you get your podcasts. PUBLISHED 5/10/2021 Trailer The Great Adventure - The Cast of Netflix's Film A Week Away Campfire …

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make monsters scary again 1:19:10

2y ago1:19:10

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In today's episode, Finch (@FinchOWar) joins Josiah to talk about vampires and zombies, their origins in folklore, their literary meaning, and how we can make them cool again. Don't forget to check out Mammonburg, now streaming wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was brought to you by Colonial Zombies and Capitalist Vampires. PUBLISHED 5/3…

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having fun on the computer 1:18:05

2y ago1:18:05

1:18:05

In today's episode, James (@cigarette_liker) joins Josiah to talk about evangelicalism, leaving and returning to Christianity, Twitter, irony poison, and how our beliefs are irrational (and that's okay). PUBLISHED 4/26/2021 Life is Suffering - Deerhoof Lord I've Been Changed - Tom Waits Long Distance Conjoined Twins - Home Is Where…

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portraits of war gods 2:08:53

2y ago2:08:53

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cw: sexual violence, gore, and racism/racial slurs. In today's episode, Jackal (Mammonburg! @JackalJester) joins Josiah to discuss Caravaggio, Goya, and the Haitian Revolution. This disparate combination of topics began to synthesize into a visual history of modernity, war, colonialism, religion, and revolution from Napoleon to Aristide. The show n…

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making up a guy 1:46:36

2y ago1:46:36

1:46:36

In today's episode, Leo (@LCDickens) joins Josiah to talk about the discourse: Lil Nas X, Dr. Seuss, "cancel culture," evangelicals, exvangelicals, and why the internet sucks but can sometimes be good. PUBLISHED 4/5/2021 Modern Guilt - Beck Fuck Off - The Frogs Sure As Spring - La LuzBy Jared and Josiah

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rose 2: roses reloaded 1:46:47

2y ago1:46:47

1:46:47

In today's episode, Rose (@Rose_In_Ivy) and Emily Rose (Idle Curiosities! @EmilyReineke) join Josiah to discuss reboots, sequels, nostalgia films, and 'comfort food' art. Is it good? Does it represent the death of our culture? What role does copyright law play in all this? Can Josiah make this about some philosopher he likes? Should cola go in coff…

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the animals episode 2:22:21

2y ago2:22:21

2:22:21

In today's episode Ross (Mr. Hands episode! @guyrespecter) and Caleb (the ocean episode! @theboghog) join Josiah for an absolute train wreck of an episode that begins with the subject "animals" and eventually becomes about a guy that tried to do trial by combat with his ex-wife. We discuss some terrible prank calls Josiah did as a child and a stupi…

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bullying your childhood bully 1:46:10

2y ago1:46:10

1:46:10

cw: homophobic slurs, bullying. In today's episode, Solomon (@solomonjohng) and Kellar (@rallekat) join Josiah to talk about their rocky childhood friendship, the Boy Scouts pinewood derby, the depravity of theater, why stand up comedy sucks, and our different but equally tense relationships with Christianity. Also we try to say positive things abo…

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at last, two guys talked about adam curtis on a podcast 1:28:40

2y ago1:28:40

1:28:40

With Jared taking the week off to focus on work, Josh (@GnomeChamsky) from Odd Splice joins Josiah to talk about Adam Curtis' new documentary series and also Sigmund Freud and the existence of evil. PUBLISHED 3/8/2021 Revolt & Recharge - The Raveonettes Where Were You - Mekons You Are the Generation That Bought More Shoes and You Get What You Deser…

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our mental state (quizzes 3) 31:11

2y ago31:11

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With overwhelming schoolwork and overwhelming regular work, the gang decided to do a small bonus episode today in lieu of a full length episode. We decide to take some online tests and also talk about bad experiences donating blood. CW: mention of rape PUBLISHED 3/1/2021By Jared and Josiah

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we were kids feat. josiah 1:54:24

2y ago1:54:24

1:54:24

In today's episode, Michael (@MichaelTaber) from Sh*tty Christians joins the gang as a host, with Josiah as the guest to talk about his recently released album "We Were Kids." We discuss Josiah's evangelical upbringing and divorce, and why his album really sucks. PUBLISHED 2/22/2021 Cry Your Guts Out - Josiah Sutton Get Through Anything (Pawn Shop)…

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flat art goya paintings at local coffee startups 2:08:05

2y ago2:08:05

2:08:05

In today's episode, the gang is joined by Claire (@clayohr) who Josiah met by stealing her artwork one time. We start off with a discussion about startups and venture capital, which Jared attempts to defend alongside his stance that social media and journalism should have more fees. From there, we eventually go into a conversation about working at …

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why the christian metalcore bands became godless satanists 1:59:57

2y ago1:59:57

1:59:57

In today's episode, James (@cigarette_liker) joins the gang to discuss Christian metal(core) artists such as Underoath, As I Lay Dying, Demon Hunter, Norma Jean, The Chariot, and more. We discuss how many of these musicians went on to lose their faith, and how one went to prison. Also there's an intermission where James and Jared make poop jokes. S…

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a troublesome episode 2:16:26

2y ago2:16:26

2:16:26

In today's episode, Chris Barker (@barker_cm) teaches the gang about The Troubles and explains why he thinks it might be an interesting allegory for what's coming soon in U.S. politics. After that somber conversation, Jared reads us the rule book for a masturbation contest. Also a surprise guest pops in for a few minutes. Special thanks to our spon…

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podcast lucida 2:09:26

2y ago2:09:26

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In today's episode, the gang is joined by photographer and friend, Kipp Paulsen (@kipppaulsen), to discuss street photography, photojournalism, the ethics of taking a picture, and the autobiographical side of art and gear. Special thanks to our sponsor: Big Photography. PUBLISHED 1/25/2021 Her Majesty's Midwestern Islands - Defiance, Ohio Old Soul …

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food, PR, and local politics 1:43:16

2y ago1:43:16

1:43:16

In today's episode, the gang is joined by Iowa's most infamous journalist, Aaron Calvin (@aaronpcalvin), to discuss everything from local media's coverage of the Black Lives Matter protests, to the role of food journalism in local politics, to people's bizarre attachment to 2007 Runescape. Jared brings up some stuff about health care, and we enjoy …

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elon musk and donald trump don't exist 1:33:39

2y ago1:33:39

1:33:39

In today's episode, Jared and Josiah are joined by Dr. Zeke Jarvis (@zekjar). A casual conversation leads us through a discussion of the January 6th coup attempt, the role evangelical media played in developing American Christofascism, how Elon Musk and Donald Trump are the results of storytelling brands, and why you should study the humanities eve…

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we got worse, somehow 1:33:53

2y ago1:33:53

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cw: brief mention of domestic abuse. Our worst episode yet. With Jared visiting Josiah for New Years, the gang hangs out with Evan (@memesbreader) and Ross (@guyrespecter, the Mr. Hands episode) to aimlessly discuss 2020 ending, our resolutions, MF Doom dying, why John Lennon sucks, and why the only bit on this show is adding "two" at the end of ra…

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what a terrible year 2:01:03

2y ago2:01:03

2:01:03

Alternate title: The Value of Shitty Art. Today the gang comes together for the last episode of 2020. Jared cooks dinner while Josiah aimlessly looks for previous guests to join the show. Rose (@Rose_in_ivy) joins the gang to endeavor in a long discussion about the meaning of work, the struggle for structure throughout the pandemic year, and how th…

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santa claus facts (a christmas special) 1:44:03

2y ago1:44:03

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Alternate title: "obama made christmas muslim." In today's episode, the gang decides to ask what an episode would be like if it was just a really dragged out cold open, and guests are invited on impromptu. Nate (@NateT93) and Leo (@LCDickens) joins them to hear some fun facts about Santa Claus and some weird or racist holiday traditions. PUBLISHED …

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a mural in peoria 3:29

2y ago3:29

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After recording episode 23, Jared decided to share a quick story with Josiah and Will (@william62572975). PUBLISHED 12/14/2020By Jared and Josiah

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podcasting in the time of corona 1:48:19

2y ago1:48:19

1:48:19

In today's episode, Will Powell (@william62572975) joins the gang to talk about our 2020 experiences, the plethora of conspiracy theories about the pandemic, the monoliths, meta-conspiracy theories, the internet being terrible, and Cyberpunk 2077. Josiah would like to thank the following people for beer money: Anastasia Geffe (@anesthesiaCG), Anna …

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fear and loathing in the podcast studio 1:46:39

2y ago1:46:39

1:46:39

CW: discussion of rape, semi-detailed description of a suicide, and some discussion of transphobia during end segments. In today's episode, the gang tackles the late Hunter S. Thompson: his run for sheriff of Aspen, the death of the 1960s, the 1972 presidential campaign, the 1998 movie, and his death in 2005. Also, Jared talks about a strip club in…

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more views (religion and politics) 21:37

2y ago21:37

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With finals and Thanksgiving, the gang decided to do a small bonus episode today in lieu of a full length episode. We go back and do some political and religious placement tests, and briefly talk about cat wormsBy Jared and Josiah

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an episode about nothing 1:14:57

2y ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Nick (@Drankiero) joins the gang to do exactly what the title says. This episode is literally about nothing at all. Also Nick is an alleged serial killer. Music Body Count's in the House - Body CountBy Jared and Josiah

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the magnifiskank 1:20:47

2y ago1:20:47

1:20:47

In today's episode, Matt (@Matt_Bernico) and Dean (@DeanDettloff) from the Magnificast join the gang to talk about the Holy Trinity of third wave (Christian) ska: The O.C. Supertones, Five Iron Frenzy, and The Insyderz. We also get a fun history lesson about ska, and ask whether or not ska is radical. PUBLISHED 11/16/2020 Adonai - The O.C. Superton…

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good bets man 1:19:06

2y ago1:19:06

1:19:06

In today's episode, our celebrity guest, John (@Goodtweet_man), joins the gang in trying to avidly ignore the election by discussing r/wallstreetbets, Robinhood, the economy, irony poisoning, and whether Josiah ought to be Catholic. PUBLISHED 11/9/2020 Music Can't Knock The Hustle - BODEGABy Jared and Josiah

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election day 2020 8:48

2y ago8:48

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A very, very poor quality bonus "episode" recorded drunkenly on election night with a panel of people talking over each other. The panel includes the gang, Leo (@LCDickens), Leah (@leah_johnson007), Caleb (@theboghog), Rose (@Rose_In_Ivy), and Kelli (@KeepCalmKelliOn). PUBLISHED 11/4/2020By Jared and Josiah

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highways are racist (EPISODE FILE MISSING) 0:14

2y ago0:14

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In today’s episode, Seth (@sethcloebot) joins the gang to talk about planning, Seth’s idea for a laser dome, urban renewal, technocracy, and utopian cities. PUBLISHED 11/2/2020 First We Take Manhattan - Leonard Cohen The Suburbs - Arcade FireBy Jared and Josiah

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murdering a strawman part 2 (God's Not Dead 3) 1:56:14

2y ago1:56:14

1:56:14

CW: discussion of child abuse. In today's episode, Seth (@jedimunchkin) joins the gang to talk about God's Not Dead: "God's Not Dead 3" A Light In Darkness. Also Jared attempts to use the phrase "poggers" as much as possible. This is part two of a two part series where Jared and Josiah watch God's Not Dead 2 and 3. PUBLISHED 10/29/2020 Music How Di…

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murdering a strawman part 1 (God's Not Dead 2) 2:29:00

2y ago2:29:00

2:29:00

CW: discussion of child abuse. In today's episode, Nate (@NateT93) joins the gang to talk about God's Not Dead 2, the song 'God's Not Dead', and how weird Evangelical art is. This is part one of a two part series where Jared and Josiah watch God's Not Dead 2 and 3. PUBLISHED 10/19/2020 Music Shine - Newsboys Model Village - IDLES I'm Against The Go…

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hiatuscast 48:22

2y ago48:22

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With Jared on sabbatical and the podcast on hiatus, Josh (@gnomechamsky) from Odd Splice joins Josiah for a no-format bonus episode that covers spirituality, chaos magic, Vietnam, serial killers, the problem of Evil, and some uncomfortable sincerity. Also, Jared somehow ends up on the episode despite being on sabbatical. CW: brief talk of juvenile …

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the infamous moon landing episode from the archive 1:06:52

2y ago1:06:52

1:06:52

With Jared on hiatus, we have decided to release the original first episode of the podcast about the moon landing hoax. The original title was "They Filmed the Moon Landing in a Studio on the Moon." PUBLISHED 10/5/2020, RECORDED NEW YEARS 2019By Jared and Josiah

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godspeed, you flat bastard 1:30:34

2y ago1:30:34

1:30:34

Jared and Josiah finally confront one of the podcast's founding topics: the Flat Earth society. Josiah also complains about UPS and Apple, and Jared announces a brief hiatus. PUBLISHED 9/28/2020 Music Where'd All the Time Go - Dr. Dog Flatline - B.o.B. She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas DolbyBy Jared and Josiah

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sh*tty creationism 2:02:58

2y ago2:02:58

2:02:58

Zachary (@zachary_allard) and Michael (@michaeltaber) from Shitty Christians join the gang to talk about creationism, the Creation Museum, the Ark Encounter, Ken Ham, and Jonathan Park. PUBLISHED 9/21/2020By Jared and Josiah

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the ocean is a scary place & i'm afraid to die 1:08:37

2y ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Caleb (@theboghog, Josiah's brother!!!) joins the gang to talk about weird stuff in the ocean. PUBLISHED 9/14/2020By Jared and Josiah

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very legal legends 1:55:37

2y ago1:55:37

1:55:37

Leo (@LCDickens) joins Josiah and Jared to discuss Esports and a terrible list of 'conservative' songs. Josiah introduces a new segment to the show surrounding a Christian marital advice book. And, okay, to be honest, we struggled to stay on topic. PUBLISHED 9/7/2020By Jared and Josiah

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our political views (this is 100% canon) 33:33

2y ago33:33

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OUR VERY FIRST BONUS EPISODE!! In this episode, Jared and Josiah take a few political persuasion quizzes in order to clearly express our biases. As a result, Jared has an existential crisis PUBLISHED 9/2/2020By Jared and Josiah

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the MKULTRA one 1:23:44

2y ago1:23:44

1:23:44

CW: brief discussion of rape, murder, and generally disturbing scientific studies. We did it! At last! On this episode, Jared and Josiah go back to their roots and discuss MKULTRA. PUBLISHED 8/31/2020By Jared and Josiah

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we got Q on the show 1:46:19

2y ago1:46:19

1:46:19

Trevor (@starfoxcommand) joins Josiah and Jared to talk about conspiracy theories, the deep state, and QAnon. PUBLISHED 8/24/2020By Jared and Josiah

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the neopet mafia 1:34:56

2y ago1:34:56

1:34:56

Michael (@paandpr) joins Jared and Josiah to talk about Neopets and his own personal experience with the Neopet black market. PUBLISHED 8/17/2020By Jared and Josiah

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from green fairies to murderous rampage 1:31:58

2y ago1:31:58

1:31:58

Rose Watson (@Rose_In_Ivy) joins Josiah and Jared to talk about absinthe, prohibition, and the politics and history of our podcast's favorite past-time: drinking alcohol. We also engage in a lengthy rant about a terrible National Review article.Here's the National Review article. PUBLISHED 8/10/2020By Jared and Josiah

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manson, the CIA, and capitalism 1:48:29

2y ago1:48:29

1:48:29

Josh (@gnomechamsky) from Odd Splice joins Josiah and Jared for our longest episode yet. We discuss Josh's personal connection to the Green family archaeology scandal, the Tate-LaBianca murders, magical ritual, MKULTRA, and Call of Duty. PUBLISHED 8/3/2020By Jared and Josiah

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