Best Grim Vision Podcasts (2024)

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Religion, Animals, and the Bible - Arthur Walker-Jones, Suzanna Millar 53:52

4h ago53:52

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Religious stories and symbolism very often feature animals of all kinds. Over the last few decades, scholars have taken more notice of these non-human actors that often play an important role in religious belief and practice. Today's conversation features Arthur Walker-Jones and Suzanna Millar, the co-editors of a new book at the intersection of An…

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Hinduism in the Public Conversation - Abhishek Ghosh 1:01:57

1M ago1:01:57

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Hindu traditions have been around for an incredibly long time. As with any religious or cultural system, however, the beliefs and practices of Hinduism have developed and adapted to new environments and contexts. In today's conversation, we talk with Dr. Abhishek Ghosh from the Institute for Vaishnava Studies about the translation of Hinduism to th…

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The Shifting Landscape of American Funerary Practice - Dustin Grim 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

We all know the aphorism about the unavoidability of death and taxes. On this episode of ReligionWise, we consider the former with funeral director Dustin Grim. Among other topics, this conversation reflects on changes in religious affiliation in the contemporary world and how these changes affect funerary practice. We also ask what these changes c…

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Kids and Religious Literacy - Vicki Garlock 55:02

3M ago55:02

55:02

This episode of ReligionWise features Vicki Garlock, Ph.D., the founder of World Religions for Kids. Trained as a cognitive psychologist, Dr. Garlock's longtime interest in religion and religious diversity has inspired her to produce children's books and train educators on the importance of religious literacy for even the youngest learners. Today's…

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Religion at the Opera - Jane Fitzpatrick 52:42

5M ago52:42

52:42

Today's conversation features Jane Fitzpatrick, a contributing writer to Religion Matters who covers the intersection of religion and the performing arts, with a particular emphasis on the opera. Conversations about religion in the public square happen in all kinds of contexts. This episode considers the many ways that religion is both represented …

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Muslim Leadership and Higher Education - Adeel Zeb 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

Religious diversity on college and university campuses can be a complicated subject. Varieties of traditions and worldviews have been present at institutions of higher education for a long time, yet recognizing and welcoming those various religious identities has not always automatically followed. Today's episode of ReligionWise features Adeel Zeb,…

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Spirituality and Philosophy - Tad Robinson 52:43

7M ago52:43

52:43

This episode welcomes back Tad Robinson, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy at Muhlenberg College. In his recent work, Robinson has asked how reframing questions of religious activity as spiritual rather than religious might lead to different insight and understanding of prayer, meditation, and a variety of other practices. We also discuss the realitie…

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Intermission 5 23:22

7M ago23:22

23:22

Featuring original music by Mike Bamford. Support Grim Vision by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/grimvisionpodcast Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram and TikTok @grimvisionpodcast Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written by Jim Gullickson. Support the Show.By Grim Vision

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Religion, Politics, and Vocation - Sarah Trone Garriott 54:23

8M ago54:23

54:23

Every four years Iowa takes its stage in the national spotlight as the United States presidential race starts to heat up. This first opportunity for voters to choose a candidate to run in the national election, the Iowa Caucuses have an outsized place in our political geography. In this episode of ReligionWise, State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott an…

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Intermission 4 23:28

8M ago23:28

23:28

Featuring original music by Mike Bamford. Support Grim Vision by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/grimvisionpodcast Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram and TikTok @grimvisionpodcast Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written by Jim Gullickson. Support the Show.By Grim Vision

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Intermission 3 22:10

8M ago22:10

22:10

Featuring original music by Mike Bamford. Support Grim Vision by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/grimvisionpodcast Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram and TikTok @grimvisionpodcast Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written by Jim Gullickson. Support the Show.By Grim Vision

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On Monsters and Medicine: What can spooky stories tell us about health and disease? - Lorenzo Servitje 58:13

9M ago58:13

58:13

This episode of ReligionWise features Dr. Lorenzo Servitje, Associate Professor Literature and the Director of the Health, Medicine and Society program at Lehigh University. Trained in both Victorian Literature and Public Health, he considers the way that culture influences and is influenced by questions of health, healthcare, and disease. In this …

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Intermission 2 22:08

9M ago22:08

22:08

Featuring original music by Mike Bamford. Support Grim Vision by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/grimvisionpodcast Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram and TikTok @grimvisionpodcast Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written by Jim Gullickson. Support the Show.By Grim Vision

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Alternative Visions for Understanding Religions - Jessica Cooperman 59:48

10M ago59:48

59:48

This episode of ReligionWise features a slightly different format. Instead of an interview, Jessica Cooperman, Associate Professor and Chair of Religion Studies and Director of Jewish Studies at Muhlenberg College, and host Chip Gruen have a conversation that responds to a listener question about the methods of the Institute. We discuss the assumpt…

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Religion and Public Education - Nicole McGalla 40:42

11M ago40:42

40:42

In this episode we talk with Nicole McGalla, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at the Parkland School District, in Eastern Pennsylvania. This conversation considers both the inclusion of the topic of religion into public school curricula as well as how religious diversity among both staff and students is addressed in the contempor…

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Religious Diversity, Ethics, and Healthcare - Bob Machamer 59:32

12M ago59:32

59:32

This episode of ReligionWise features Dr. Bob Machamer who teaches courses on Health Care Ethics at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. In this conversation we consider both the historical context for considering healthcare ethics and the changing dynamics of the field, particularly as it addresses the implications of a more diverse patien…

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Belief, Conspiracy, and Identity - Dustin Nash (Re-Release) 48:32

1y ago48:32

48:32

Many current news, such as the overturning of Roe v Wade, the ongoing war in Ukraine, or recent investigations of unidentified aerial phenomenon, have increasingly become fodder for integration into fringe worldviews that we often refer to as conspiracy theories. This episode's encore presentation invites us to consider this development in our info…

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Varieties of African Religious Experience - Falres Ilomo 54:45

1y ago54:45

54:45

This episode of ReligionWise features Rev. Dr. Falres Ilomo, Chair of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Iringa, Tanzania. Dr. Ilomo's work considers the intersections of traditional African religious systems with Christianity in Africa, as well as the history and development of Christianity in Tanzania and the surrounding region. In this…

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Recognizing Caste Discrimination in the American Context - Sonja Thomas 1:01:58

1y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

In this episode of ReligionWise, we talk with Sonja Thomas, Associate Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Colby College. In addition to her work on caste, class, and racial privilege in Kerala, India, Dr. Thomas has become a leading voice arguing against caste discrimination in the United States. This conversation considers caste…

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Selling the Humanities - Michal Bar-Asher Siegal 52:31

1+ y ago52:31

52:31

In this episode of ReligionWise, we talk with Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, Professor of Rabbinic Judaism in the Goldstein-Goren Department of Jewish Thought at Ben-Gurion University in Israel. Though her research considers the intersections of Rabbinic thought and the development of the Talmud with early Christianity, she is also keenly interested in t…

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Religion, Education, and the Courts - Dena Davis 52:58

1+ y ago52:58

52:58

In this episode of ReligionWise, we talk with Dena Davis, Presidential Endowed Chair in Health and Professor of Bioethics at Lehigh University. In addition to her work in healthcare ethics, Dr. Davis has written on a brewing controversy over a group of ultra-Orthodox religious schools in New York. These Yeshivas concentrate their instruction, not o…

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Post Colonialism and Global Mission in the Contemporary World - Janelle Neubauer 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

52:40

This episode of ReligionWise features the Reverend Janelle Neubauer who currently serves as the College Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life at Muhlenberg College. Prior to holding that post, Pastor Neubauer has had a number of experiences in ministry abroad, including as a missionary pastor for the Lutheran Church of Rwanda. In th…

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Politics, Polling, and Religious Identity - Chris Borick 50:00

1+ y ago50:00

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This episode of ReligionWise features Chris Borick the Director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion. In this conversation, we consider how pollsters try to understand religious identity and sentiment, the limitations of those methods for considering religious minorities, and how the rise of a religiously unaffiliated public has sh…

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Religion, Interfaith, and Public Policy - Frederick Davie 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

51:17

This episode features Reverend Frederick Davie, who among other roles, serves as the Senior Advisor on Racial Equity for Interfaith America. In this far ranging discussion, we talk about the role of interfaith dialogue in wider public discourse, the shifting understanding of religious freedom, and the relationship between governmental policy and th…

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Islam, Education, and Politics in Afghanistan - Rangina Hamidi 1:27:01

1+ y ago1:27:01

1:27:01

This episode features Rangina Hamidi, who, until the fall of the government in 2021, served as the Education Minister for Afghanistan. In this conversation, Hamidi talks about her life in public service and discusses the complicated relationship between religion and education in contemporary Afghanistan.…

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Beyond the Headlines - The Fall of Kabul - Matthieu Aikins 46:36

2y ago46:36

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Today’s episode features Matthieu Aikins, an award winning journalist and reporter who covered the war in Afghanistan and the subsequent refugee crisis. In this conversation, we consider both his reporting from Kabul after the fall of the Afghan government as well as the plight of refugees as they flee the country and the Taliban. Show notes: Matth…

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Discourse, Science, and Religion - Kocku von Stuckrad 55:28

2y ago55:28

55:28

This installment of ReligionWise features Kocku von Stuckrad, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. In this conversation, we discuss discourse analysis and its utility in the academic study of religion. In particular, we consider examples from Professor von Stuckrad’s two most recent books: The Scientific…

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The Narratives of Buddhism - Tim Loftus 54:47

2y ago54:47

54:47

This installment of ReligionWise features Tim Loftus, a recent Ph.D. from Temple University who studies contemporary forms of Buddhism. In this conversation, we discuss Buddhism in various geographic and cultural contexts. In particular, our conversation turns to the way that Buddhism is imagined in the contemporary world and the relationship betwe…

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Distinguishing the Academy From the Temple - Tom Robinson and Hillary Rodrigues 51:37

2y ago51:37

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In this episode of ReligionWise, we talk with Tom Robinson and Hillary Rodrigues, two professors at the University of Lethbridge who direct the Robinest project, a website that provides digital resources for the academic study of religion. In this conversation we talk about these resources, and more generally about dispelling misconceptions of the …

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#007 featuring Dan Dimitrescu - Co-founder of Killhouse Games and Game Designer of Door Kickers 2: Task Force North 1:50:59

2y ago1:50:59

1:50:59

Dan Dimitrescu is a veteran game designer who has worked on projects like Assassin's Creed and Silent Hunter. He is co-founder of Killhouse Games and currently making Door Kickers 2: Task Force North Purchase Door Kickers from Pairs' Nexus Game Store Door Kickers Steam Page Killhouse Games Books Mentioned in the Show: Violence of Action Task Force …

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Storytelling, Trauma, and Meaning - Jodi Eichler-Levine 43:40

2y ago43:40

43:40

In this episode of ReligionWise, we talk with Jodi Eichler-Levine Professor of Religion Studies and Berman Professor of Jewish Civilization at Lehigh University. Our conversation considers the way that storytelling helps individuals and communities organize their lives and imagine their own identities, particularly when processing traumatic events.…

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Does religious studies have a place in public education? - Greg Soden 45:55

2y ago45:55

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This installment of ReligionWise considers the place of teaching about religion and religious diversity in public secondary education. Our conversation features Greg Soden, who has taught courses on world religions in various high school contexts. Together, we think about the benefits and challenges of a religious studies curriculum in a public con…

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#006 featuring Spartan117GW and Karmakut - Is Airsoft Good Training? 1:47:52

2+ y ago1:47:52

1:47:52

Karmakut, Spartan117GW, GroverRover, GMan and I recently attended Ironhorse 4, an event hosted by American MILSIM in Perry, Ga at a facility called The Guardian Center. The Guardian Center is a world-class training facility that hosts military, law enforcement, and emergency services. IRL Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJipC-ZyOQKsdeyd…

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Religion from the Ground Up - Jessica Cooperman 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

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In this episode of ReligionWise, the discussion features Jessica Cooperman, Associate Professor and Chair of Religion Studies and Director of Jewish Studies at Muhlenberg College. Our conversation focuses on the materials and methods that a historian uses to paint a picture from the past, including publicly and privately held archives. Show Notes: …

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Islam, Humanism, and the Good Life - Khurram Hussain 37:45

2+ y ago37:45

37:45

This episode of ReligionWise features a conversation with Khurram Hussain, Associate Professor of Religion Studies at Lehigh University. In this far ranging conversation, we discuss the often overlooked humanistic elements present in Islam, reflect on ill-conceived narratives of intercultural interactions, and consider better ways of facilitating u…

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#005 featuring Karmakut and Gunbird - Gamers Shoot Real Machine Guns with Night Vision 1:24:40

2+ y ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Karmakut and Gunbird join Pairs to discuss the intersection of guns, games, tactics, and airsoft after one of the most legendary weekends on record. Controlled Pairs Gaming Youtube Karmakut Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/controlled-pairs-podcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Disney as religion? - Jill Peterfeso 48:40

2+ y ago48:40

48:40

This episode of ReligionWise features a conversation between Carrie Duncan, Program Specialist for the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding and Jill Peterfeso, the Eli Franklin Craven and Minnie Phipps Craven Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Guilford College. In this conversation, we consider how an element of American popu…

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#004 featuring Taylor McCubbin - Training SWAT Teams and Soldiers in Virtual Reality with ChimeraXR 1:32:16

2+ y ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Learn more about ChimeraXR - https://chimeraxr.myshopify.com Taylor McCubbin spent years in the Canadian Armed Forces. Today, he's the founder and CEO of ChimeraXR, a company that seeks to deliver Virtual Reality training to Law Enforcement Officers and Soldiers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/controlled-pairs-…

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Belief, Conspiracy, and Identity - Dustin Nash 42:58

2+ y ago42:58

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This episode of ReligionWise features a conversation with Dustin Nash, Associate Professor of Religion Studies at Muhlenberg College. In this conversation, we discuss conspiracy narratives and how the methods of religious studies can help us understand why individuals believe what they believe. Additionally, we consider how belief can lead to actio…

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#003 featuring Grim - 75th Ranger, Content Creator, and Tactical Gamer 1:27:08

2+ y ago1:27:08

1:27:08

Follow Grim on Youtube - BDGxGRIM - YouTube Grim is a 75th Ranger and Global War on Terror Vet that creates compelling content on Youtube and Twitch. He's also an accomplished Tactical Gamer and all around good dude. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/controlled-pairs-podcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://po…

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#002 featuring Bluedrake42 - The Elon Musk of PC Gaming Reveals his Plans for the Perfect PC Game 2:00:40

2+ y ago2:00:40

2:00:40

Connor is a dear friend and a passionate entrepreneur. His thoughts on the gaming industry, game development, and business reveal a lot about what it takes to be successful in online business in 2021.Support Operation Harsh Doorstop - https://www.patreon.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/controlled-pairs-podca…

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Philosophy of Religion - Tad Robinson 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

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This episode of ReligionWise features a conversation with Thaddeus “Tad” Robinson, Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Muhlenberg College. In this conversation, we discuss the field philosophy of religion. Among other topics, Dr. Robinson details some of the classic questions addressed in philosophy of religion and the place of this sub-…

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#001 featuring Karmakut - 500k Youtube Subscribers and King of MILSIMPS 1:39:49

2+ y ago1:39:49

1:39:49

Karmakut joins Pairs to talk the state of tactical gaming, content creation, airsoft, emerging technology and everything in between. WWW.CONTROLLEDPAIRS.GG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/controlled-pairs-podcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/controlled-pairs-podcast/suppor…

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Antisemitism - Hartley Lachter 35:56

2+ y ago35:56

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This episode of ReligionWise features a conversation with Hartley Lachter, Associate Professor of Religion Studies at Lehigh University, where he holds the Philip and Muriel Berman Chair in Jewish Studies, and serves as the director of the Berman Center for Jewish Studies. In this conversation, the origins of antisemitism are discussed as well as t…

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Simran Jeet Singh 41:26

3y ago41:26

41:26

This episode of ReligionWise features a conversation with Simran Jeet Singh, a highly sought out speaker on diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and anti-racism. His thought leadership extends across corporate, university and government settings, and his work has been featured in various outlets including NPR, CNN, BBC, Time, The Washington Post a…

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ReligionWise Introduction 2:29

3y ago2:29

2:29

What is ReligionWise and why should you listen? Also--what to expect this inaugural season! For more about the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding, visit www.religionandculture.com.By Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding

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Intermission 22:40

3+ y ago22:40

22:40

Featuring a reading of "When Chaugnar Wakes" by Frank Belknap Long and original music by D. Hoefer, Lover Depth and Mike Bamford. Support the Show.By Grim Vision

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Grim Vision Episode 9 30:07

3+ y ago30:07

30:07

This is episode 9 of Grim Vision, hosted by The Thin Man In The Black Hat. This is the final episode of season one. Tonight's tale: MAKING BONES Starring Brandon Spann, Mike Bamford and Spencer Streno Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram. Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written by Jim Gullickson. Support the Show.…

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Grim Vision Episode 8 22:46

3+ y ago22:46

22:46

This is episode 8 of Grim Vision, hosted by The Thin Man In The Black Hat. Tonight's tales: THE PATRIOTS Starring Spencer Streno, Kat Peetza and Mike Bamford AN ILL ATONEMENT Starring Brandon Spann and Mike Bamford Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram. "The Patriots" by Al Feldstein originally appeared in Shock SuspenStories Vol. …

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Grim Vision Episode 7 23:42

3+ y ago23:42

23:42

This is episode 7 of Grim Vision, hosted by The Thin Man In The Black Hat. Tonight's tales: KENNONDALE Starring Liz Hinton and Spencer Streno FANTASIES CONTINUE Starring Brandon Spann and Mike Bamford Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram. Additional music performed by D. Hoefer. Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written …

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