Best We Are The Luckiest Podcasts (2024)

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Monthly Horoscope for September: All Signs 19:23

3h ago19:23

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Get ready for an exciting September! Join us as we dive into the monthly horoscope for all 12 zodiac signs. Discover what the stars have in store for you this month. From love and relationships to career and finances, we've got you covered. Don't miss out on your personalized September forecast! #horoscope #septemberhoroscope #astrology #zodiacsign…

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5 Zodiac Signs With The Soul Of An Angel 6:14

4d ago6:14

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Discover the kindest, most compassionate zodiac signs out there! In this video, we reveal the top 5 zodiac signs with the soul of an angel. From selfless acts to empathetic hearts, these individuals are known for their pure intentions and genuine care for others. Want to know if you or your loved ones made the list? Hit play and find out! #astrolog…

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These Zodiac Signs Are the Most Modest, But Don't Underestimate Them! 2:34

21h ago2:34

2:34

Discover the quiet powerhouses of the zodiac! These signs might fly under the radar, but their impact is undeniable. We dive deep into the most modest zodiac signs and reveal why you shouldn't underestimate their abilities. From their personality traits to their hidden strengths, we uncover the secrets behind their understated success. Are you one …

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Episode 038 - King Making (And Is It Good?) 30:18

9d ago30:18

30:18

“I just can’t wait to be king!” We all know that catchy musical number from the hit 1994 musical “The Lion King.” But Sima wasn’t able to become king on his own. It took a bit of king making from his evil uncle Scar. Just like the Disney animated classic; board games have king making too (just usually less inspired by Hamlet). How do designers leve…

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5 Luckiest Zodiac Signs in August 2024 5:49

1d ago5:49

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Is August your lucky month? ✨ Find out if you're one of the zodiac signs blessed with good fortune this August! We're revealing the top 5 signs set to shine in love, career, and life in general. Don't miss out on your horoscope! #astrology #horoscope #august #lucky #zodiacsignsBy Weekly Horoscope Readings

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5 Zodiac Signs: Luck in Love Approved by God 4:34

23d ago4:34

4:34

Discover which zodiac signs are blessed with heavenly love! 💫 Are you one of the lucky ones? In this video, we dive into the astrological world to reveal the top 5 signs that seem to have Cupid on their side. From Libra's charm to Pisces's dreamy romance, find out if your sign made the list! #zodiac #love #astrology #luck #god #horoscope #relations…

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The Smut Report talks Romantasy 1:07:45

25d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Holly, Erin, and Ingrid all read Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. They talk about how horny this book is, whether it's YA, and what is Romantasy, actually. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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Episode 037 - How Big Is Too Big For A Collection 36:32

13d ago36:32

36:32

In board gaming, collections can range anywhere from 1 to 1001 (anything after 1001 will cause an explosion). With such a wide swath of options there has to be a perfect number, right? A “goldilocks zone” if you will? Today on the show Robert, Evan and Steve endeavor to find out! Want to ask a question or give us your two cents about the state of e…

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These 4 Astrological Signs are the Most Greedy 4:14

24d ago4:14

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Are you surrounded by overly ambitious people? Discover the 4 zodiac signs that are most likely to do anything for fame, fortune, and the spotlight! These signs are driven by an insatiable desire for success and validation. Uncover the truth about their relentless pursuit of power and wealth. Watch now and learn how to navigate relationships with t…

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How Astrology Shapes Your Personality 9:56

1M ago9:56

9:56

Explore the mysterious connection between the stars and who you are! This video dives into the fascinating world of astrology, revealing how your zodiac sign, element, and modality all influence your personality traits. Discover the fire signs' passion, the earth signs' stability, the air signs' intellect, and the water signs' intuition. Learn what…

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Episode 036 - The Luckiest Episode of All 31:43

27d ago31:43

31:43

Perhaps it’s Evan’s Irish heritage or the secret ancient amulet beneath the studio, but we’re big fans of luck at Cardboard Philosophy. We’ve talked a lot about it over the last year too! We’ve talked about how the luck can feel and how it’s generated. This week, we’re talking about both of those things as well as why it’s used the way it is by des…

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Week's Horoscope Forecast (July 15th-21th) 14:54

1M ago14:54

14:54

🌟 Weekly Horoscope Reading: July 15th - 21st 🌟 Welcome to your weekly horoscope forecast for July 15th to 21st! Discover what the stars have in store for your zodiac sign in the upcoming week. Whether you're an adventurous Sagittarius or a meticulous Virgo, find out about the opportunities, challenges, and potential surprises awaiting you.…

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Week's Horoscope Forecast (July 8th-14th) 18:23

2M ago18:23

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Fasten your seatbelts, astrology fans! This week's forecast (July 8th-14th) promises a wild ride in the realm of love. Join us on [Your Podcast Name] as we delve into the cosmic influences affecting each zodiac sign. Will you be swept off your feet by a newfound romance, or is a touch of heartbreak on the horizon? We'll break down the astrological …

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July 2024: Horoscope Insights - All Signs 16:32

2M ago16:32

16:32

Get ready for a transformative July! This month's astrological forecast highlights themes of emotional security, self-expression, and focusing on what truly matters. #horoscope #astrology #july2024 #zodiacsigns #cancerseason #leoseason #insighst #tarot _______________________________________________________ Monthly Horoscope reading for all Zodiac …

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Episode 035 - What Are Party Games? 38:31

1M ago38:31

38:31

There ain’t no party like a board game party! But board games to take to the party? There is a whole world of party games, but where is the line between “game” and “party game?” Never ones to back down from a challenge, our brave hosts Evan, Robert and Steve endeavor to find out! Want to ask a question or give us your two cents about the state of e…

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Ask Your Zodiac Sign if You're in Love 6:47

2M ago6:47

6:47

Ever wonder if those butterflies in your stomach are true love or just a summer fling? Astrology might have some answers! This podcast dives into how different zodiac signs typically express and experience love. We'll explore the unique ways each sign might show they're falling for someone. Confused by your feelings? Let your zodiac sign be your gu…

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Zodiac signs that tend to fray nerves! 4:01

2M ago4:01

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Join us in this podcast episode to explore which Zodiac signs tend to fray nerves. _______________________________________________________ Monthly Horoscope reading for all Zodiac Signs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNf2yxIB8LdAJZsreB87-2IB_aOESE7kM Weekly Horoscope reading for all Zodiac Signs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNf2…

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Erin Inflicts The Luckiest Lady in London 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

It's time for a buddy read! Erin, Holly, and Ingrid all read The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas. This book is amazing, so be prepared for a lot of gushing, interspersed with a conversation about writing style, the state of historical romance, and whether and how we self-insert when we read. Buy The Luckiest Lady in London: Amazon | Booksh…

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Episode 034 - Designer Tricks! 42:14

2M ago42:14

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Every game is a chance for a designer to pull another trick out of their sleeve. But for a lot of designers, that new trick can often feel like the same trick with a new coat of paint. Not to say that’s a bad thing, it’s one of the things that keep us coming back for more! But what are some of these tricks? How do designers keep them fresh? Why do …

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Astrology: Decoding June's Planets for Financial Success 3:08

2M ago3:08

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Join us in this podcast episode to explore the astrological forecast for every zodiac sign based on June's unique planetary positions. We'll dive into: Favorable dates for boosting your income and making wise investments ️ Planetary influences that can empower your financial decisions 🪐 Actionable tips aligned with your zodiac sign's strengths Whet…

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June Horoscope: Unlock Magic for a Thrilling Month 17:06

3M ago17:06

17:06

Ready to ignite your June and make it the most magical month yet? This podcast dives deep into your zodiac sign's horoscope for June 2024, revealing the cosmic forces at play and how you can leverage them for success, love, and pure joy. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay tuned for your monthly horoscope fix! #as…

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Unlock Happiness Based on Your Zodiac Sign 7:43

3M ago7:43

7:43

In this enlightening podcast of Unlock Happiness Based on Your Zodiac Sign, we dive deep into how you can unlock true happiness by understanding the unique traits of your zodiac sign. Discover personalized strategies and insights tailored to your astrological profile, helping you harness the strengths and navigate the challenges associated with you…

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Episode 033 - Catch Up Mechanics 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

If it’s been a while since you’ve listened, you may need to catch up on past episodes! That can be a bit time consuming, but worth it if you like the show. If it’s been a while you’ve been in first place… well… that can be challenging to fix! Catching up in games can be like climbing a mountain, but designers have catch up mechanics up their sleeve…

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Weekly Horoscope All Signs - 3rd to 9th of June 2024 18:25

3M ago18:25

18:25

Dive into your weekly horoscope for June 3rd to 9th, 2024! ✨ This week's astrological forecast brings insights for all zodiac signs, from love and career to health and well-being. Whether you're a fiery Leo or a mystical Pisces, discover what the stars have aligned for you! What to expect in this video: Love predictions for all signs: Singles, are …

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Astrology Insights: Who Will Get Rich in June 2024? 8:04

3M ago8:04

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Wondering if June 2024 holds financial prosperity for you? 💰 This podcast dives deep into the financial horoscope for each zodiac sign, revealing opportunities, challenges, and cosmic guidance to help you navigate your finances this month. From reaping past rewards to discovering new income streams, the stars have unique messages for every sign. So…

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Let's Talk About Weird Peen! 59:05

3M ago59:05

59:05

The Smut Report team is back and talking about one of the weirder corners of romance novels: weird genitals. Join us as we talk about fun dicks in nature, breeding kink, and Ingrid's list of words that are now a no-go in her romance reading. To prepare, we buddy read: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon Strange Love by Ann Aguirre Muscles & Monster…

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How Long Does Passion Last According to Your Zodiac Sign? 5:01

3M ago5:01

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Can your zodiac sign predict how long the honeymoon phase lasts? In this video, we explore how astrology might influence passion in relationships for each sign from fiery Aries to emotional Pisces. But remember, this! The real key to lasting love is communication, trust, and shared experiences. Want to know how YOU keep the spark alive? Watch now! …

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Episode 032 - What's Happening To Modern Euros?! 45:26

3M ago45:26

45:26

Our hobby is constantly evolving! Sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Euro-games are frequently at the center of this discussion. Are they getting too complex? Too solitaire? Are they even good any more? This week on the show, Evan, Robert and Steve chat about the shifting euro landscape, the past, the future and how we feel about it…

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Episode 031 - Are Board Games Art? 33:40

4M ago33:40

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If you’ve been around the internet for a while; you’ve probably seen a debate around whether something is art or not. Are video games art? Is modern art, art? Is Taylor Swift’s music art? But what about board games? Are they art? Better yet; who is the artist? The player the artist or the designer? Evan, Robert and Steve endeavor to find out togeth…

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The Billionaire Archetype 45:55

4M ago45:55

45:55

The Smut Report team is back and talking about Billionaire Romances. You know it's a wild ride. We buddy read Bad Boss by Stella Rhys and Preferential Treatment by Heather Guerre. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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Episode 030 - How Do Non-Game Factors Affect Games? 32:04

4M ago32:04

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At the center of gaming is… well, gaming. It’s kinda in the name. But around the sweet, gooey center that is gaming a whole world of external factors exist! How do those factors effect our experience with games? Can a good game get ruined by bad factors and vise versa? This week on the show, we plan to find out! Want to ask a question or give us yo…

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Episode 029 - The Knizia Auction Trilogy (Ding!) 44:25

5M ago44:25

44:25

You may have noticed this, but we like Reiner Knizia. Like a lot! He’s Robert’s favorite and second favorite designer after all! This week on the show, in celebration of all things Knizia, we break the rules and go off script to talk about the genius of Knizia’s auction trilogy. What makes Modern Art, Ra & Medici so special? So different? Should th…

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Episode 028 - Ending The Game 33:42

5M ago33:42

33:42

It’s been said that “all good things must come to an end.” And it's true! If it wasn’t I would still be in college. But how those good things come to an end can vary wildly - especially in board games! So how do designers pick a way to end the game? How do those decision change the game feel as a player? Should all games end the same way? Evan, Ste…

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Episode 027 - Implicit Rules In Games 31:54

5M ago31:54

31:54

Games are full of aids, references and prompts for how to play, but how can a game imply things without being in your face about it? Forget the player aid, this week Steven, Robert & Evan talk about the implicit rules of the games we love! (Thanks to Peter McPherson for the question!) Want to ask a question or give us your two cents? Hit us up at c…

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Episode 026 - First Impressions In Gaming (Featuring Nick Murray From Bitewing Games) 50:46

6M ago50:46

50:46

A mysterious stranger walks up to you. You are nervous. They present you with a bouquet of roses. Are you still nervous? Intrigued? Terrified? Romanced? First impressions can be everything! With board games they can even be the difference between a second play and an unfinished first play… but what makes a first impression impress? This week on the…

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Ingrid Inflicts Kulti 49:34

6M ago49:34

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The Smut Report team is back, and this time they're all reading Kulti by Mariana Zapata. It's one of Ingrid's all-time favorites—but also a book she suspected that Holly would dislike intensely. Spoiler alert: Ingrid was right. A few notes: Spoilers abound! If you hate having books spoiled, go read Kulti before you listen. We did not bleep out the …

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Episode 025 - What Makes A Game Elegant? 30:34

6M ago30:34

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Elegance is a fancy word for fancy people, but does that translate to board games? We’ve heard reviewers use it, we’ve seen the backs of boxes use it and heck, we’ve maybe even used it to describe a favorite game… but what does it actually mean? Better yet… what actually makes that game “elegant?” Steve, Robert & Evan aim to answer just that on thi…

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Episode 024 - What Makes A Game Replayable? 29:57

7M ago29:57

29:57

It’s game night. Your friends are all gathered around and you stare in wonder and excitement at your shelf of games. What are you going to play? An old favorite or the new and shiny hotness? Come to think of it, you’ve played your old favorite 20 times but you still want to play it more. Why? What makes that game repayable? Good question (or at lea…

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Pro-Choice Romance 47:28

7M ago47:28

47:28

The Smut Report team is back and talking about pro-choice romance—with a heavy emphasis on abortion in romance. We've got a lot of recs in this one, so please check out the show notes for a full list.By TSR

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Episode 023 - Toy Factor In Games (Featuring Zac Dixon from IV Studios!) 44:57

7M ago44:57

44:57

Some call it the “X factor,” some call it the “it factor” and others call it the “toy factor!” But where do we draw the line between practical, cool and just a plain ol’ toy? Join Robert, Steve, Evan and special guest host Zac Dixon from IV Studios (Moonrakers, Veiled Fate, Fractured Sky) as they look at the toys that make up our favorite toys – bo…

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Episode 22 - Why Do Our Tastes Change? 32:58

8M ago32:58

32:58

Tastes change! Old favorites just feel old and shiny new games can feel… well shiny and new, but what causes those shifts? What makes that old staple fall out of favor? Join Robert, Steve and Evan as they look at our ever-evolving tastes and the reason for these shifts are front and center on this week show! Want to ask a question or give us your t…

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2023 Smut Report Superlatives 1:10:45

8M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Hey hey hey, it's the end of 2023 and we recovered from the epic duke off just in time to jump on here to talk about our reads for the last year. So join The Smut Report team as we talk about the books that made us laugh, cry, think, swoon, and rage. Shownotes—which includes the full list, plus various incidentals that we talk about—here.…

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Episode 021 - The Perception Of Luck 33:53

8M ago33:53

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“No luck gameplay,” “strategic decisions,” and “no luck!” are all common phrases on both Kickstarter and BGG store pages for some of our favorite games! But why is that? Why is there a stigma around luck in games? Should there be? Is luck a boon in game design or a bust? Join Robert, Steve and Evan as they roll the dice on how we perceive luck in g…

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Episode 020 - Mechanism vs Genre 30:46

9M ago30:46

30:46

Does a mechanic a board game genre make? We talk about how a game is a “deck builder” but does that actually answer the question of what genre the game is? Or is it merely one of the mechanics that makes up the game? This is certainly sounds like a weird philosophical question the Cardboard Philosophy boys would tackle… Join Steve, Robert and Evan …

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Episode 019 - Video Games In Board Gaming 26:08

9M ago26:08

26:08

Board games are basically just paper video games… right? RIGHT? While I don’t think anyone will agree with that, I think we can all agree that there sure are a lot of board game adaptations of video games floating around these days! Why? And more importantly, what makes them work? What separates video games from board games? Evan, Robert and Steve …

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Episode 018 - How Arbitrary Are Board Game Rules? 31:16

10M ago31:16

31:16

Board game rules are all made up! It’s true! I read about that in a rule book once. But how arbitrary are those made up rules? Are some rules more inherently intuitive and less arbitrarily than others? What makes those other rules feel arbitrary? This is certainly sounds like a weird philosophical question the CP boys would tackle… and would you be…

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Episode 017 - How Does Art Effect The Way We Approach A Game? (Featuring Peter McPherson!) 41:42

10M ago41:42

41:42

Art is everywhere! From the screen on your phone to the paintings in a museum. It’s also all over the board games we know and love! It’s also more than just something pretty to look at… but how far can art in board games take us? How much does it effect our enjoyment of the game? Can there be too much of it? This is a big subject, so who better to …

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Episode 016 - Why Do People Care So Much About Winning? 31:58

11M ago31:58

31:58

From the “winner take all” to the “second place is the first loser” people really like to win! But why is winning so important? Is winning actually a key ingredient for enjoying a game? This week on the show the boys dive into the highs and lows of winning! Want to ask a question or give us your two cents? Hit us up at cardboardphilosophypod@gmail.…

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Put Up Your Dukes: Championship Round 1:01:25

11M ago1:01:25

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In which we question the entire purpose of this project. And then make a bunch of recommendations for other duke books to read. And then finally decide who the best duke is. (Our final two dukes are Villiers and Bewcastle.) Shownotes, including a list of all those other great duke books we talked about, at smutreport.com/podcast.…

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The Final Four 1:13:44

11M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

We're down to our final four best dukes! To narrow it down further, we dug into the love declarations to see whose was the dukiest. We've got Villers (A DUKE OF HER OWN) vs Montgomery (DUKE OF SIN) and Clermont (THE DUCHESS WAR) vs Bewcastle (SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS). Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.…

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