Best Confluence The Lifestyle Podcasts (2024)

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A Buffet of Beef - It's a Thing 316 34:16

22m ago34:16

34:16

Tom is cooking up a new thing and Molly finds a week of confrontations. Then Tom is thinking youthful, while Molly recognizes a sports thing. LINKS: Curling Stew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Live From 5Point Vol. 10 54:36

6m ago54:36

54:36

Thirteen years ago Fitz got talked into doing our first live Dirtbag Diaries at 5Point Film Festival. So, we were thrilled to to return again for the 2024 festival and talk with Dr. John Francis, Taylor Rees and Renan Ozturk. In 1971, John gave up motorized transportation after seeing the effects of an oil spill on wildlife. Months later he took a …

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Episode 10 - Langaran Mooring 59:45

2h ago59:45

59:45

Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves Hey, be sure to check out our discord! A place where we discuss all things…

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Agemonia, Terra Nova 1:13:38

1h ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Dear listeners, it’s never been clearer to us that board games have entered into a new era - the era of the size race. Each month publishers are competing to release a bigger campaign game than the one before and in terms of scope, Agemonia is definitely in the running for the lead. In terms of box size it’s no slouch either, looking eerily similar…

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Both Ends of the Funk Spectrum - It's a Thing 315 28:51

3d ago28:51

28:51

Tom finds a new time loop and Molly finds the not-so-fresh feeling is back in advertising. Then Tom gives a quack about Jeeps, while Molly goes to the car for her thing. LINKS: Full-body deodorant 1994 Car videos Jeep Ducks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Taylor Needs Shorter Chapters - It's a Thing 314 30:18

10d ago30:18

30:18

Tom gets an infrequent thing off this chest and Molly finds a return to swearing associated with a glasses thing. Then Tom finds a new book trend, while Molly gets the Gen Z confirmation on the return of Chicos. LINKS: These glasses Chicos Infrequent showering Short chapters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Shorts— Everybody Loves Lyle 17:34

10d ago17:34

17:34

“With no roads to this wave, we had hiked in a dozen or so miles along the beach from the nearest town as a huge swell raged next to us,” writes Tyler Homen. A weekend of surfing with buddies turns epic when everyone’s favorite pup, Lyle, goes missing. In partnership with 1% For The Planet Want more episodes? Join Dirtbag Diaries+ today…

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Episode 09 - Cryptic Cats 1:15:44

14d ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves Hey, be sure to check out our discord! A place where we discuss all things…

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The Spider Wasn't Being Driven - It's a Thing 313 34:22

17d ago34:22

34:22

Tom sees the natural evolution of a 7-year old and Molly finds the ultimate Gen X callback. Then Tom finds the music thing of the week, while Molly thinks there's trouble in sleeping paradise. LINKS: Sleep Divorce Grimes at Coachella Beavis and Butthead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Salton Sea, Arcs 1:17:09

21d ago1:17:09

1:17:09

There is a duality in first time plays, at least when you’re playing with a mind to reviewing. One path leads to potential, the other to the bin. A first time play can reveal quirks and kinks that promise an interesting second or third or fourth and beyond plays; exploration and indulgence. It can equally reveal a design you never wish to revisit. …

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The Late Stage Capitalism of Innovation - It's a Thing 312 31:32

25d ago31:32

31:32

Tom rides the hype wave and Molly finds the tattoo upgrade path. Then Tom sings the praises of singer-songwriters, while Molly naturally finds wine is a thing. Warning: Most eclipse talk will be in the bonus content for patrons. LINKS: Upscale temporary tattoos Natural Wine Hype Curve Singer-Songwriters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Querencia (Español) 44:43

24d ago44:43

44:43

Creciendo en Michigan, Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada no creía que el esquí era cosa de ella, y no fue hasta que se mudo a Wyoming que descubrió la alegría que le podía traer. El año pasado, decidió esquiar el pico más alto de México, el Pico de Orizaba, con una meta significativa: incluir a sus papás, que nunca habían entendido completamente las activ…

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Homecoming (English) 41:36

28d ago41:36

41:36

Growing up undocumented in Michigan, Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada didn't think skiing was for her, and it wasn't until she moved to Wyoming that she found how much joy it brought her. Last year, she set her sights on skiing Mexico's tallest peak, Pico de Orizaba, with a meaningful twist: her parents, who have never quite understood why skiing was so …

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WHOOP, There's Your Score - It's a Thing 311 37:10

1M ago37:10

37:10

Tom takes the plunge and Molly takes score of fitness. Then Tom bets on a baseball thing, while Molly lights up a thing. LINKS: WHOOP recovery scores Smoking Cold Plunges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All Aboard the Skinship - It's a Thing 310 28:23

1M ago28:23

28:23

Tom is getting all touchy feely and Molly is over the 90s. Then Tom finds the silver lining in a bad experience while Molly books her next trip. LINKS: Skinship Willy Wonka Experience Columbia Done with the 90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Do Not Disturb The Peace - It's a Thing 309 25:49

1M ago25:49

25:49

Tom declares phraseology bankruptcy on a Vegas thing and Molly rejects not being disturbed. Then Tom finds a boozy way to guild the lily, while Molly is afraid of getting chosen by a cat. Plus love might be blind, but it's still a thing. LINKS: DND Rejection Cat Distribution "Residency" Boozy Ice Cream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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The Only Way Out Is Through 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

Natalie Brechtel joined the U.S. Antarctic Program at the South Pole for a supposed dream gig, but instead it was the start of a year marked by harassment, a toxic work environment and loss. Despite losing the ability to trust both her colleagues and herself, she kept going back, redefining what it means to feel safe. A decade later, she faced one …

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Living in a World of Fandom - It's a Thing 308 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Tom finds that genres are done and Molly indulges in the royal thing of things. Then Tom has the new car etiquette, while Molly gets vocal about budgeting. LINKS: Loud Budgetting Death of Genre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7th Citadel, Wyrmspan 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

This episode we only cover two games, but we had so much to say it ended up being a full length episode anyway. Which isn’t a surprise really when you end up with two follow ups for two massively succesful games. It’s the follow-up episode! And if you strain your thinking really hard, you could even argue that this very episode is a follow up to pr…

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The Shorts-- Chasing A Vision 35:44

2M ago35:44

35:44

At different points in their lives, both Brice Ruiz and Ashley Lose found themselves at a crossroads. Brice wanted to run his first ultramarathon, but wouldn’t call himself a “runner.” Ashley and her partner had just hit the road when she found out she was pregnant, pushing them to reconsider their definition of home. In each of their essays, Brice…

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An Unplanned Confluence of Awesome Sauce - It's a Thing 307 30:54

2M ago30:54

30:54

Tom is living in the past today and Molly supplements a rebranded thing. Then Tom has a music thing 40-years in the making, while Molly has the hits the moms like. LINKS: AG1 Moms love Olivia Rodrigo Long 2014 Zenana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Who Eschews the Snooze? - It's a Thing 306 31:34

2M ago31:34

31:34

Tom gets physical with a floppy thing and Molly has some marriage questions. Then Tom finds academic proof of euphemism, while Molly sets some alarms. LINKS: Who TF Did I Marry iPhon Alarms Floppy Disk Music Linguistically Hammered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 08 - Confluence 1:14:45

2M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves Hey, be sure to check out our discord! A place where we discuss all things…

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This Thing Literally Slaps - It's a Thing 305 30:39

3M ago30:39

30:39

Tom finds a thing that literally slaps and Molly takes a LooksMaxxing at a new thing. Then Tom is searching for a word for the new selfie trend, while Molly recognizes the thingness of delulu. Plus we acknowledge country Queen Bey. LINKS: LooksMaxxing Delulu Power Slap .5 Selfie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Race Day 36:37

2M ago36:37

36:37

Chances are at some point you’ve signed up for an organized race or event. Maybe you’ve participated in a local turkey trot or maybe you’ve run Western States. You register, pay the entry fee, train, show up and try hard. Race day can almost feel like magic. This is a story about the people behind the scenes making all that magic happen. Support co…

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Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze, Witchcraft!, Revive 58:30

3M ago58:30

58:30

“What’s good?” you might ask me. Oh, nothing. Nothing at all. Just board games. Three specific board games that are, in fact, good and COINCIDENTALLY are all featured on this episode of Talk Cardboard. What a treat! A threefer. A co-op boss battler that’s good, a solo deck-builder that’s good and, wait for it, a EUROGAME that is very good! It’s goo…

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Men Are Welcome Until They Die - It's a Thing 304 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

Tom says yes Maas to a book thing and Molly finds the community of the future. Then Tom finds the spork of plates while Molly finds her soul dog. Plus Squishmallows are such a thing that they are litigious. Spoiler alert: Tom talks about the setting of the current season of Fargo. There are no real spoilers. LINKS: Tiny House Communities Soul Dogs …

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Episode 07 - I didn't write down... 1:45:27

3M ago1:45:27

1:45:27

Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves Hey, be sure to check out our discord! A place where we discuss all things…

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Tom fought in the Rumi Wars - It's a Thing 303 32:53

3M ago32:53

32:53

Tom appreciates a thing tendril from Taylor Swift and Molly has the ultimate comeback thing. Then Tom changes chords, while Molly recognizes the beverage version of a hookah. LINKS: Watch choker John Cage Organ Kava Bars Rumi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Winter Rangers 43:00

3M ago43:00

43:00

During their twelve winters as winter rangers in Yosemite National Park, Rob and Laura Pilewski have learned a thing or two about what it means to love a place– and a person. Support comes from HMNV.com/DirtbagDiaries Get 30% off your first subscription Kuat Racks Want more episodes? Join Dirtbag Diaries+ today…

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Age of Innovation, Raising Robots, Sidereal Confluence: Bifurcation 1:17:01

3M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

A remake, a new take and an expansion walk into a bar. The barman says, “what’ll it be?” They all reply “something fresh.”Was that too mean? I think that was too mean, especially since at least (and also at most) two of the games discussed in this episode are pretty great. And one of them is okay. We revisit the classic Terra Mystica in it’s new mo…

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Spray Candy Is My Roman Empire - It's a Thing 302 24:55

3M ago24:55

24:55

Tom finds a new sugar distribution method and Molly is into the sweater coords. Then Tom writes in on a new thing, while Molly welcomes in a new thing into retail life. LINKS: Cursive "Welcome In" Matching Sweaters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 06 - Syntellect Chrysalis 1:15:33

3M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Welcome to our new Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves POWER WOLF KILL T-Shirt can be found at: merch.nofame.ca Hey, be sure …

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Little Treats Mission Creep - It's a Thing 301 28:21

4M ago28:21

28:21

Tom is hitting different and Molly is giving herself a little treat. Then Tom jumps onboard the good ship situation, while Molly finds mom's reacting to maximalism. LINKS: Little Treats Sad Beige Moms Situationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Shorts-- The Wilderness Within 34:08

3M ago34:08

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Both Julia Hoer and Josie McKee suffered traumatic experiences that forced them to reckon with their identities and priorities. But through time in the mountains, each learned that they had within them everything they needed. Support comes from HMNV.com/DirtbagDiaries Get 30% off your first subscription Want more episodes? Join Dirtbag Diaries+ tod…

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Dune: War for Arrakis, Daybreak, Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West 1:16:26

4M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

More and more board games are adopting eco themes! Whether it’s Daybreak and it’s simulation of climate change or Dune: War for Arrakis and Dune’s enviromental themes and… uh… one or two plastic miniatures or Ticket to Ride Legacy and… um… all the railroad constru…. You know what nevermind, welcome to board games! It’s board games everyone, aren’t …

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Bearly Pornish - It's a Thing 300 26:00

4M ago26:00

26:00

Tom has a sticky feeling about a new thing and Molly is bearish on a new ad campaign. Then Tom gets on record with a new superpower, while Molly is seeing yellow for a new dog toy. Links: Jeremy ALlen White ad New Yorker cartoon Yellow duck toy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 05 - Pockets of the Countryside 2:00:30

4M ago2:00:30

2:00:30

Welcome to our new Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves POWER WOLF KILL T-Shirt can be found at: merch.nofame.ca Hey, be sure …

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Smut Rising - It's a Thing 299 30:03

4M ago30:03

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Tom and Molly were live together at CES 2024 digging into all the hot things for the new year. Come for the micro-cows and latest fashion trends, stay for the reverse harems and Indian whiskey. LINKS: Reverse Harems Micro-cows Indian Whiskey Texture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The FIFTY 50:55

4M ago50:55

50:55

This year to celebrate the new year, Fitz sat down with professional skier Cody Townsend about his goal of skiing all of the Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America. We might just have to call this episode the Many Years of a Big Audacious Idea. Support comes from HMNV.com/DirtbagDiaries Get 30% off your first subscription Kuat Racks AG1 Alpeng…

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Let's All Go To The Bullpen - It's a Thing 298 42:26

4M ago42:26

42:26

Molly and Tom start off the New Year by cleaning out the bullpen. What wonders of potential things from 2023 that didn't quite make it to the show will be there? New acronyms, fashion, food, and more! YOU MUST LISTEN TO FIND OUT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tall Tall Tower Holiday Special Pt II - Ft Rooney Runes 3:03:44

4M ago3:03:44

3:03:44

Our live Tall Tall Tower Holiday Special featuring the amazing Rooney Runes! Be sure to check out Rooney's podcast Starfall Featuring Rooney as Jolene Saerilume The No-Fame Podcast is: Sinéad Marguerite as the Dungeon Master Patrick O'Rielly as WB-40 Josh Fritz as Lux Darkzephyr Justin Crane as Grimmier Våldsam Join our Discord server and get invol…

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Taking the Medicine and Tacking One On - It's a Thing 297 34:35

5M ago34:35

34:35

Molly, Tom, and Producer Rich look back at our predictions for 2023 and make new ones for 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tall Tall Tower Holiday Special Pt I - Ft Rooney Runes 3:02:09

4M ago3:02:09

3:02:09

Our live Tall Tall Tower Holiday Special featuring the amazing Rooney Runes! Be sure to check out Rooney's podcast Starfall Featuring Rooney as Jolene Saerilume The No-Fame Podcast is: Sinéad Marguerite as the Dungeon Master Patrick O'Rielly as WB-40 Josh Fritz as Lux Darkzephyr Justin Crane as Grimmier Våldsam Join our Discord server and get invol…

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Dune: Imperium - Uprising, Most Anticipated 2024 1:13:02

5M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Can you believe it’s been a whole year of Talk Cardboard? Incredible! What’s a better way to celebrate the end of the year than by revisiting where we began? On the very first episode Efka talked about his most anticipated games for 2023, so today we’ll take a look at how those panned out and also take a peek at his most anticipated games for 2024.…

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The Flavors Within - It's a Thing 296 29:07

5M ago29:07

29:07

Tom gets all metal for classic IP and Molly is attaching to a new relationship thing. Then Tom finds a new thing growing on him while Molly butters us up with a new food thing. LINKS: Attachment Theory Brown Butter Metal covers of Disney songs Astrology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Grand Traverse 40:36

5M ago40:36

40:36

The Grand Traverse is a ski race like no other: skiers begin at midnight and navigate 40 miles through the dark and they often face blizzards, frostbite, and gear failures. The race follows old postal routes through Colorado’s high mountains connecting the iconic ski towns of Crested Butte and Aspen– racers trudge over mountain passes topping out a…

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An Accidental Whamming - It's a Thing 295 30:42

5M ago30:42

30:42

Tom finds the Christmas song thing of our era and Molly is getting the comfys. Then Tom finds a retail hate trend, while Molly finds the 90s decor dominating the holidays. LINKS: Comfys Felt decor Whamageddon Hating self-checkout Rhetoric Rizz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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In Your Mouth With Consent - It's a Thing 294 30:21

5M ago30:21

30:21

Tom thinks Oreo is the new flavor trend and Molly finds the latest hair thing. Then Tom is tipping back a new beauty drink, while Molly finds the dating trend for our busy lives. LINKS: Foam Rollers Stack Dating Oreos Drinking Collagen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Shorts--The Myth of Stars 12:21

5M ago12:21

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As a kid, Lauren DeLaunay Miller desperately wanted to see a shooting star. Years later, in the vastness of the Utah desert, she finally got her wish. Support comes from Patagonia Athletic Greens Kuat Racks RumplBy Duct Tape Then Beer

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