Best Guy De Maupassant Podcasts (2024)

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“Rashōmon” by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa 18:41

9h ago18:41

18:41

In this episode we contemplate whether it is better to accept death with your morals intact or to survive by any means necessary. Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s “Rashōmon”. Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Jim Billbrough Some sound effects in this episode were licensed from Pro Sound Effects 240 Kent Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11249 licensing@p…

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Three Stories by Jorge Luis Borges 26:26

1M ago26:26

26:26

A trio of strange and beautiful fever dreams by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges- “The Rejected Sorcerer,” “The Circular Ruins,” and “The Two Kings and The Two Labyrinths.” All Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Jim Billbrough We’d like to express our thanks to Jon Fredette of “The Oddcast” podcast for his advice and encourage…

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“Gods Of The North” A Conan The Cimmerian Story 21:00

2M ago21:00

21:00

In this episode we chase away the winter blues with a bloody sword in Robert E. Howard’s coldest Conan story - “Gods of The North” (aka. “The Frost-Giant’s Daughter”). All Music and Music & Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narration by Rick Weidner, Danielle Barry, Matt Gruenberg, Mandy Familiar, Bob Familiar, and Jim Billbrough Some useful links: …

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“Mother Sauvage” by Guy de Maupassant 19:56

3M ago19:56

19:56

Bonne année! Joyeux 2024! We start our Third Season with a fiery French tale of one woman’s burning need to find balance in a hostile universe. It’s Guy de Maupassant’s torrid tale of red hot revenge! - “Mother Sauvage.” All Music and Music & Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Veronica and Joey Pesce, Bob Familiar, and Jim Billbrough Reco…

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"The Cask of Amontillado" - Edgar Allan Poe | Ft. Dr. Torment 19:12

3M ago19:12

19:12

A slighted man bitterly vows revenge against his rival. What did he do? None can say. One thing is for certain, never insult a Montresor. Nemo me Impune Lacessit. By Edgar Allan Poe. Special thanks to Dr. Torment as "Fortunato" ► Credits: - https://everydayeldritch.com/2024/01/13/the-cask-of-amontillado-by-edgar-allan-poe-ft-dr-torment/ 📖 Read with…

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More Tibetan Folk Tales by A.L. Shelton 22:02

4M ago22:02

22:02

Once again we travel to the magical land of Tibet for the Holiday Season. In this year’s Yuletide offerings a painter and a carpenter commit supernatural postal fraud, a donkey and a rock get arrested for assaulting a jar of oil, a pair of crippled birds dispense great wealth and harsh justice, a sociopathic rabbit distributes stolen goods with mur…

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"The Horla (Finale)" - Guy de Maupassant 7:19

5M ago7:19

7:19

The time has come! Quick, before we lose our nerve. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/12/03/the-horla-finale/

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"The Horla (Part 5)" - Guy de Maupassant 13:56

5M ago13:56

13:56

I know who you are... what you want... I won't make it easy for you. When the time comes, be ready. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/12/03/the-horla-part-5/ Want a version without sound or music? Listen on YouTube for a more traditional audiobook experience.

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"The Horla (Part 4)" - Guy de Maupassant 17:11

5M ago17:11

17:11

Ok... I definitely did not just see that happen! Maybe I should go away again, but something keeps me here... Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/11/29/the-horla-part-4/

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"The Horla (Part 3)" - Guy de Maupassant 14:39

5M ago14:39

14:39

Ah, Paris, the city of light, love, and paranormal experiences... On second thought, I think I felt better at home. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/11/29/the-horla-part-3/ Want a version without sound or music? Listen on YouTube for a more traditional audiobook experience.

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"The Horla (Part 2)" - Guy de Maupassant 10:43

5M ago10:43

10:43

After some unsettling experiences, a trip to Mont Saint-Michel is the perfect getaway. Is it enough to restore one's troubled mind, or could there be more to these strange sensations? Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/11/29/the-horla-part-2/ Want a version without sound or music? Listen on YouTube for a more traditional audiobook experienc…

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"The Horla (Part 1)" - Guy de Maupassant 12:15

5M ago12:15

12:15

Ever thought of the terror of the invisible world and the limitation of our senses? Delve into the mystery and psychological struggle of "The Horla," by Guy De Maupassant. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/11/29/the-horla-part-1/ Want a version without sound or music? Listen on YouTube for a more traditional audiobook experience.…

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“The She-Wolf” by Saki (H.H. Munro) 17:24

5M ago17:24

17:24

In this episode of Ambient Arcana we explore the mysteries of ‘Siberian Magic’ and the unexpected social challenges that having one’s hostess turned into a wolf can put upon a party guest - It’s “The She-Wolf” by Saki (H.H. Munro) Music and Music&Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by: Jace Wilson, Shannon Wilson, Mandy Familiar, Bob Familiar…

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The Statement of Randolph Carter 19:52

6M ago19:52

19:52

Nothing says Halloween quite like Trick or Treating in an ancient swampy cemetery in shadow haunted Florida! It’s H.P.Lovecraft’s grim tale of grave robbing gone wrong - “The Statement of Randolph Carter.” All Music and Music & Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Bob Familiar and Jim Billbrough Recorded Almost Live at Sounds Familiar Studi…

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Ep.55 The Topsy-Turvy Taco - a short story for kids 2:48

6M ago2:48

2:48

A light hearted humorous short story of Taco Tommy who by his wit and unique talent of swapping the food ingredients made the town roll. Munchville loved Taco Tommy, hope you love him too. Don’t forget to rate ur experience and share your feedback down below. Happy Listening!

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From Beyond 22:28

7M ago22:28

22:28

In this episode we dust off our vestigial sense organs and fire up our Pineal Glands to take a mind bending peak beneath the thin veil of our reality in H.P. Lovecraft’s psychedelic mad scientist revenge romp - “From Beyond!” Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Bob Familiar and Jim Billbrough…

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Three Stories by H.P. Lovecraft 26:16

8M ago26:16

26:16

This month we take a trio of trips into the Infinite Unknown with weird fiction icon Howard Phillips Lovecraft- “Ex Oblivione,” “Nyarlathotep,” and “The Book.” All Music & Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narration by Jim Billbrough For further exploration of Lovecraft and his works we suggest checking out these websites: The H.P. Lovecra…

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Cool Arctic Stories for Hot Summer Nights 17:31

9M ago17:31

17:31

A small sampling of Inuit, Yup’ik, and Unangax folktales collected by American and European Scholar-Explorers in the late 19th and early 20th century. Even in this muted form, sometimes translated through two or three languages, these stories still retain the power, beauty, and humor of the original folktales. The word Eskimo has long been known to…

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Three Stories by Ambrose Bierce 34:28

10M ago34:28

34:28

Biercemania! Three dark and evocative tales by surprise ending aficionado Ambrose Bierce: "The Boarded Window," "John Mortonson's Funeral," and "The Applicant." All Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Music by Man Tray and Bob Familiar All stories read by Bob BillbroughBy ambientarcana

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"Beyond the Wall of Sleep," by HP Lovecraft and Spicy Wings for Livestream for the Cure! 1:02:44

11M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Get ready for Livestream for the Cure 7 by reliving last year's segment - don't forget to tune in this Saturday, May 20th at 9pm Eastern for more stories and more suffering with hotter sauces!By Shawn Ennis

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Lafcadio Hearn’s Tales From Ghostly Japan, Vol. 2 18:52

12M ago18:52

18:52

We finish our coverage of Lafcadio Hearn’s tales from ghostly Japan with three more stories: “The Corpse-Rider” from the book Shadowings and “Jiu-Roku-Zakura” and “A Dead Secret” from Kwaidan. Music and Audio production by Bob Familiar. Read by Bob Familiar, Jim Billbrough, and Special Guest Narrator Rick Weidner.…

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"The Yellow Sign," by Robert W. Chambers 46:02

1y ago46:02

46:02

Today, we revisit the short story collection “The King in Yellow,” in which Robert W. Chambers tells us about a cursed play that drives its readers mad. Enjoy some weird fiction! 0:00 – The news, Podchaser review 1:00 – Intro to this week’s feature 3:43 – “The King in Yellow” 45:05 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron o…

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Lafcadio Hearn, Stories from “Kwaidan” & “In Ghostly Japan,” Vol. 1 26:51

1y ago26:51

26:51

We return to the works of Lafcadio Hearn with the first of two full length episodes of strange and unusual stories from his adopted country of Japan. “Diplomacy” and “Riki Baka” from the book “Kwaidan” and “Fragment” from “In Ghostly Japan” We also introduce a new reader, Rick Weidner, who provides some much-needed low end to the narrations. Music …

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"The Fall of the House of Usher (Part 1)" Edgar Allan Poe 27:52

1y ago27:52

27:52

After receiving a concerning letter from an old friend, a man embarks on a quest of consolation. Will companionship be enough to alleviate the melancholy of the Lord of the House of Usher? Entrez, š'il vous plaît, and discover the haunting history behind "The Fall of the House of Usher," by Edgar Poe. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/03/3…

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The 4th Floor - Creepypasta 2:22

1y ago2:22

2:22

An apartment complex, an elevator, and a young woman. Discover what’s haunting “The 4th Floor.” Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/03/01/the-4th-floor-creepypasta/

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"Miminashi Hoichi"/"Hoichi the Earless", by Lafcadio Hearn/Koizumi Yakumo 24:45

1y ago24:45

24:45

This week hear a wonderful Japanese folk tale suggested by my top tier Patron Matthew, with a special introduction by the same. This is a great story that you won’t want to miss! 0:00 – Kicking things off – I sound terrible today 1:26 – My introduction to Hoichi 2:40 – Special guest introduction to Hoichi and its author by Patron Matthew! 5:35 – “M…

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Hernando Tellez are Featured for the First Time 35:30

1y ago35:30

35:30

Today on the show, catch two stories from authors that are being featured for the first time! Hernando Tellez and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow make their first appearance on Ink and Ash this week with “Just Lather, That’s All” and “The Notary of Perigueux!” 0:00 – Kicking Things Off 0:57 – Intro to Hernando Tellez, Longfellow, and this week’s stories…

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I'm Sorry, Daddy - Creepypasta 5:24

1y ago5:24

5:24

A single father receives a shock when he discovers his child home alone. Where could the babysitter have gone? Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/02/22/im-sorry-daddy-creepypasta/

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Sleep Paralysis Experience - Creepypasta 5:15

1y ago5:15

5:15

Ever have a nightmare that you can’t escape? Try being stuck like that. “Statistically, we will all experience sleep paralysis once in our lives…” Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/02/08/sleep-paralysis-experience-creepypasta/

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The Game - Creepypasta 5:46

1y ago5:46

5:46

A game of nerves turns into a horrible night for two young thrill-seekers. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/02/15/the-game-creepypasta/

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"Markheim," by Robert Louis Stevenson 46:45

1y ago46:45

46:45

This week I’ve got a morality tale for you – a bit of a departure from some of the things we usually do around here, but a classic nonetheless. Enjoy! 0:00 – The news, New Patron!, Review 1:36 – Intro to this week's story 5:11 – “Markheim” 45:10 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.c…

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"The Shadow Over Innsmouth - Chapter 5 (Finale)" H.P. Lovecraft 17:37

1y ago17:37

17:37

Alive and physically unharmed, Robert Olmstead makes his way back home. After discovering some disturbing family history, he begins to hear the call of the sea. Iä-R’lyeh! Cthulhu fhtagn! Iä! Iä! The final chapter, by H.P. Lovecraft. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/02/20/the-shadow-over-innsmouth-chapter-5-finale/…

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The Reconciliation by Lafcadio Hearn 10:36

1y ago10:36

10:36

We start our second season with a short story about love, loss, and the potential supernatural repercussions to procrastination. “The Reconciliation” by Lafcadio Hearn from his book “Shadowings.” Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Read by Jim Billbrough Ambient Arcana would like to dedicate this episode to our good friend Gabrielle Agachiko…

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"The Kit-Bag," by Algernon Blackwood 26:36

1y ago26:36

26:36

This week is a bit of a departure - technical issues are causing a delay in the regular schedule, but we've got a fresh story here that's been a Patreon exclusive until now! This one is a suitably creepy Christmas ghost story by a master of the genre. Enjoy "The Kit-Bag"!By Shawn Ennis

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"The Shadow Over Innsmouth - Chapter 4 (Part 2)" H.P. Lovecraft 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

Outnumbered and on the run, Robert Olmstead must slip out of town or discover the true horror of "The Shadow Over Innsmouth." By H.P. Lovecraft. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/02/05/the-shadow-over-innsmouth-chapter-4-part-2/

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Ep. 54 Criticism is a Sign of Success (ASMR) 9:41

1y ago9:41

9:41

Author Grant Cardone is advising us exactly what we need to hear when we feel burdened by people's opinion and let that overshadow our beliefs and messes with our confidence which should be consistent in the first place. The New York Best seller author shows us how to achieve success in our life by muting the noise in the background which is nothin…

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"The Shadow Over Innsmouth - Chapter 4 (Part 1)" H.P. Lovecraft 23:48

1y ago23:48

23:48

Thoroughly freaked out, Robert Olmstead attempts to quit the town; although, this proves more difficult than anticipated. Might as well stay the night at the Gilman. Part 4.1 of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow Over Innsmouth." Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/01/22/the-shadow-over-innsmouth-chapter-4-part-1/…

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Ep. 53 Make friends with people who want the best for you (ASMR) 5:39

1y ago5:39

5:39

Author Jordan B. Peterson from " 12 Rules of Life" advises to choose your friends wisely. He highlights that how some friends in your life don't want to rise and try to stop people from doing better in life. They wouldn't miss a chance to belittle the other friend who is ahead of them, he also states the fact that it is difficult to find a good per…

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"The Horla," by Guy de Maupassant 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

This week we present Guy de Maupassant’s influential tale of a man who discovers a malevolent presence. What does it want from him? How can he be rid of it? Listen to find out! 0:00 – Intro to the show 0:40 – Intro to this week’s story 4:15 – “The Horla” 1:03:19 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at htt…

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"Naboth's Vineyard," by E.F. Benson 36:41

1+ y ago36:41

36:41

This week we’ll hear from first-time author E.F. Benson, with a tale of greed, wrath, and the consequences thereof…don’t miss “Naboth’s Vineyard!” 0:00 – What’s new? 0:55 – Intro to E.F. Benson and “Naboth’s Vineyard” 4:34 – “Naboth’s Vineyard” 35:38 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patr…

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"The Shadow Over Innsmouth - Chapter 3" H.P. Lovecraft 44:24

1+ y ago44:24

44:24

Old Zadok Allen shares the terrible tale of Innsmouth's shadowed past. Find out in Part 3 of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow Over Innsmouth." Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/01/08/the-shadow-over-innsmouth-chapter-3/

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"The Shadow Over Innsmouth - Chapter 2" H.P. Lovecraft 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

Let's take a ride down to Innsmouth. You're welcome, so long as you keep away from certain places. Oh, and don't bother Old Zadok... it's for the best. Part 2 of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow Over Innsmouth." Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/01/08/the-shadow-over-innsmouth-chapter-2/

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Two Tibetan Folktales by A.L. Shelton 15:38

1+ y ago15:38

15:38

Gifts? Check! Visits from distant relatives? Check! A Christmas ghost story? Check! Our last episode of season one features two stories from A.L. Shelton’s 1925 collection of “Tibetan Folktales” : “The Man And The Ghost” & “Story Of A Juggler’s Tricks” Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar. Narration by Jim Billbrough & Bob Familiar. Recorded …

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"The Witness for the Prosecution," by Agatha Christie 47:19

1+ y ago47:19

47:19

This week hear the story of a man accused of murder most foul. Is he innocent or guilty? Only two people know for sure. Find out here! 0:00 – Starting the show! 0:52 – Intro to this week’s story 5:29 – “The Witness for the Prosecution” 46:18 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a Patron of Ink and Ash at http://www.patreon.com/i…

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"Empire of the Necromancers," by Clark Ashton Smith 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

Today we venture into weird fiction, with a tale by master of the genre, Clark Ashton Smith. We’ll follow a couple of sorcerers on their path to a life of leisure. But as they use the dark arts to get what they want, how long can they sustain their gluttonous ways? 0:00 – Intro, Apple Podcasts Review 1:11 – Intro to Clark Ashton Smith and this week…

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In the Court of the Dragon by Robert W. Chambers 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

26:12

A Demonic Organist! Random Time Displacement! Interdimensional Church Services! A full on Carcosa Mythos story - “In the Court of the Dragon”, from “The King in Yellow”by Robert W. Chambers. Reading by Jim Billbrough Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar All Music used in this episode was by Man Tray Please consider supporting Ambient Arcana o…

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"All Gold Canyon," by Jack London 46:03

1+ y ago46:03

46:03

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Jack London…let’s remedy that right now with the story of a prospector that gets more than he bargained for in “All Gold Canyon!” 0:00 – Show Intro, Apple Podcasts Review 1:27 – Quick introduction to this week’s story 3:30 – “All Gold Canyon” 45:10 – Afterword/Closing the Show – See you next time! Become a P…

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"Soldier's Home," by Ernest Hemingway and "A Horseman in the Sky," by Ambrose Bierce 37:11

1+ y ago37:11

37:11

This week in honor of Veterans Day in the United States, we’ve got two veteran-related stories – one surrounding a recently returned veteran, called “Soldier’s Home,” by Ernest Hemingway, and another from the American Civil War called “A Horseman in the Sky,” by Ambrose Bierce. Enjoy! 0:00 – The news, Apple Podcasts review, YouTube channel, etc. 2:…

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Ep. 52 The 90/10 principle (ASMR) 4:45

1+ y ago4:45

4:45

Author John Gray stresses on the fact that 90% of our problems are from our past wound which we react in the present situation. Our actual problems may be just 10% of our present life. It's always a good idea to close the open wounds and heal them with time. Reference: Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus.…

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The Street of the Four Winds by Robert Chambers 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

35:37

We take a look at the world of R.W. Chambers with a somewhat beige story from "The King in Yellow" called "The Street of The Four Winds". A story about love, loss, and the vagaries of cat ownership. An extra long episode with a pretty beefy bio and a bonus story snippet at the end. Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar, Narration and Bio by Ji…

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