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Why would you want to be Tom Shillue? You have to model yourself after someone, right? And he seems fairly happy and well adjusted. Give it a go- comedian and TV Host Tom Shillue brings his world to your world. And there is a lot going on in his world. Comedy, Television, News, Politics, Sailing, Barbershop Quartet Singing, Storytelling, Ham Radio, Fly Fishing, Deep Breathing, Breath Holding, Hiking,Climbing, Horseback Riding, Painting, Drawing, and Gregorian Chant, to name a few.
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A podcast highlighting the cool stuff made by manufacturers and creators in our own Kentucky backyard.
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Join success coach and bestselling author Brian Bartes as he interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, authors, entertainers and others who have achieved excellence in their chosen fields, so you can learn their tools, techniques, and strategies for improving performance and achieving greater success.
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Intuitive Warrior equips listeners with sustainable and effective methods for reaching higher levels of health and fitness. As a successful transformation coach of 20 years, Joseph Anew brings you actionable guidance from his own experience and that of well-known experts, including Patrick Mckeown, Dr Stuart McGill, Paul Chek, Ben Greenfield, and more. Listen in for intriguing discussions on wellness, functional fitness, psychedelics and everything in between.
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EP 069 - Path to Success: Professional Development Strategist Amy Somerville
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Amy Somerville is the Chief Executive Officer of SUCCESS Enterprises, a multi-platform media company which includes the iconic SUCCESS Magazine, SUCCESS Coaching, and SUCCESS.com. She is a mission-driven leader with demonstrated success in developing highly effective teams, delivering dynamic learning strategies, and building engaged communities. A…
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Museums across the Piedmont are hanging their fall shows. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we have a preview that includes local and regional art at Charlotte's Mint Museum, Surrealism and African American artists at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, a Wizard of Oz-themed show at UNC Charlotte and more.…
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A new season of live music is starting for music groups and venues across the Piedmont. In this Piedmont Arts podcast, we have a few ideas as you plan your listening for the 2024-25 season. We preview what's coming from classical music groups like Bach Akademie Charlotte and 7th Street Concerts , monthly concerts from JazzArts Charlotte , and eclec…
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EP 068 - Ten Pin Dominance: Professional Bowler Jason Belmonte
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Jason Belmonte is an Australian professional bowler. Known for his unique, two-handed delivery style, Jason has won 31 PBA titles (which is the seventh most all-time), including a record 15 major championships. He is also a seven-time PBA Player of the Year. Belmonte’s influence extends beyond the lanes as a trailblazer and ambassador for the sport…
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A new season of theater is coming up across the region. This episode previews Broadway shows at The Blumenthal in Charlotte, children's shows at Children's Theater of Charlotte, and productions at professional and community theaters from Charlotte to Salisbury to Hickory. Pictured: Lin-Manuel Miranda in the title role of his musical "Hamilton"; By …
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EP 067 - Landing the Crown: Miss America Madison Marsh
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Madison Marsh is Miss America 2024. She is also a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. After graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2023 with a degree in physics, Madison made history in January 2024 when she became the first active-duty Air Force officer to be named Miss America.By Brian Bartes
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Hosts Rachel Stewart and David Boraks preview the 2024 - 2025 opera season at companies around the region. Opera Carolina's James Meena talks about his company's season of classic operas, plus a special benefit concert with famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Opera Carolina Piedmont Opera North Carolina Opera Greensboro Opera…
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If you live near Winston-Salem, Hickory, Salisbury, Rock Hill, Monroe, or, of course, Charlotte, you’ll be close to some great music this year. The orchestras in those communities have a variety of concerts planned with varied repertoire. There's Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, but also contemporary composers including a former Miss America who writes …
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Dave had this conversation with me from a hotel room somewhere in America. If you listen for more than 6 seconds you will find out where! (I recorded this back in March when I live-streamed it, but I'm just getting the audio up on the "podcast" now.By Tom Shillue
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EP 066 - Forging Deep Connections: Collaborations Architect Jean Oelwang
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Jean Oelwang is a Collaborations Architect and the founding CEO of Virgin Unite, an entrepreneurial foundation that builds collectives, incubates ideas and re-invents systems for a better world. Prior to starting Virgin Unite, Jean worked with over 25 Virgin businesses across 15 industries. She is the Co-Founder of Plus Wonder, and author of the bo…
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The inaugural Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival will take place at Davidson College in early August 2024. The three-day clinic is designed to help young musicians develop their musical skills under the tutelage of professional musicians and broaden their connections to our music community. The festival culminates in a free public concert at …
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EP 065 - Breaking Barriers: Sailing Legend Dawn Riley
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Dawn Riley is a legend in the world of sailing! She has raced in four America’s Cups and two Whitbread Round the World races, and was the first woman ever to manage an America’s Cup sailing team. Dawn was also named one of Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 Greatest Female Athletes of the 20th Century. She has been inducted into the National Sailing Hall…
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On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with Shante Williams, the new general director of Opera Carolina. Williams is a business owner and venture capitalist who has been on the Opera Carolina board for three years. She talks about the upcoming season, her passion for new operas, and about the group's future.…
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EP 064 - Squash Supreme: Professional Squash Player Nouran Gohar
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Nouran Gohar is the reigning world female squash champion, and was recently named PSA Female Player of the Year for the third season in a row! Nouran has consistently proven herself as a dominant force both on and off the court – including being honored as one of Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30 in 2022.…
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Scott Laskowski of OrganiLock: Three Year Update
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Discover the forefront of sustainability with OrganiLock, a pioneering company redefining eco-friendly solutions. Join us as we delve into their innovative soil feeding and waste management systems, crafted to revolutionize environmental conservation. From inception to global impact, uncover OrganiLock's journey and the transformative power of thei…
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EP 063 - Next Level Nonprofit: Author, Founder & CEO Chris Lambert
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Dr. Chris Lambert is the founder and CEO of Life Remodeled, a nonprofit organization in Detroit that repurposes vacant school buildings into one-stop hubs of opportunity, and helps create neighborhood revitalization that lasts. Chris is also the author of the book, Next Level Nonprofit: Build a Dream Team + Increase Lasting Impact. Next Level Nonpr…
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Juneteenth marks the date on June 19, 1865, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the last remaining enslaved people in Texas. We talk with Davidson College historian Hilary Green about how Texas commemorations in the 19th century led to the declaration of a national holiday in 2021. We also get an overview of the Juneteenth ev…
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Bach Akademie Charlotte’s 2024 Bach Festival returns to various locations around Charlotte and this year’s festival is called “Bach Akademie Charlotte Goes to Italy.” While it is indeed a Bach festival, it’s bookended by opening and closing concerts that focus on music from Italy, namely Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 . We …
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EP 062 - The Art of Attention: Celebrity Publicist Michael Levine
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Michael Levine is an icon in the public relations business with a client list that includes 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy recipients, and 43 New York Times bestselling authors. He is the author of 19 books, including "Guerrilla PR," the most widely used introduction to public relations. Michael has shaped PR strategies for Hollywood's elite f…
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Trumpeter Rodney Marsalis is a member of the famous New Orleans musical family and the leader of the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. We talk to Marsalis about his career and the group's upcoming concert at Gardner-Webb University. Learn more about the Summer in the Springs with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Concert Pictured: Th…
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Everything You Need to Know About Breathwork with Richard L. Blake & Taylor Somerville
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After a short hiatus, we're back with a bang. Joseph is joined by breathwork experts Richard L. Blake (aka The Breath Geek) and Taylor Somerville, founder and CEO of Symmetry, to discuss everything you need to know about breathwork. If you’re curious about the transformative and healing power of breathwork, you’re in the right place, as Richard and…
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Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of Bourbon Barrel Foods with the visionary entrepreneur and founder, Matt Jamie. From humble beginnings in Louisville, Kentucky, Matt embarked on a culinary journey that would lead him to create an empire built on the rich heritage of bourbon and the art of barrel aging. Discover the se…
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Tom chats with fellow comedian (and fellow Tom)- Mr. Tom Cotter
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Tom sits down for chat with fellow comedian Tom Cotter. These guys basically started in comedy together- and as you can tell by there natural rapport they have remained great comedy buddies over the years. This took place in a LIVESTREAM on march 4thBy Tom Shillue
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EP 061 - Full Throttle: Fighter Pilot & Author Scott “Intake” Kartvedt
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Scott "Intake" Kartvedt is a true aviation legend! A retired Navy fighter pilot, his military career included three tours in Iraq and two in Afghanistan. He received a Bronze Star, and flew with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. “Intake” was also a stunt pilot in the 2022 action movie, “Top Gun: Maverick,” and supervised aviation safety for the spy action…
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The Salisbury Symphony has been looking for a new music director this season, and they will audition their final candidate at their concert called "Hope and Lifting." Daniel Wiley will conduct the orchestra in music of Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and Omar Thomas. Wiley is currently assistant conductor with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops. …
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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is producing an immersive event called "Merge" that combines modern symphonic music with electronic dance music and synchronized visual projections. Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees talks about the symphony's foray into new territory and the collaboration that brought it to life. Learn more about the MERGE:…
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EP 060 - Creating Superfans: Speaker & Author Brittany Hodak
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Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker. She has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands and entertainers, including Walmart, Disney, Katy Perry, and Dolly Parton. Brittany is widely regarded as the “go-to source” on creating loyal fans for your brand, and she is the author of the bestselling …
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Charlotteans Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro helped found the former Mint Museum of Craft and Design in uptown. They've also donated dozens of pieces from their own collection. The exhibit "Craft Across Continents" features many of those works in glass, wood, ceramics, and textiles. On this edition of the Piedmont Arts podcast, we tour the exhibit …
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How to be a Warrior with Terry Schappert
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This episode was very popular when we did the LIVE video on all the platforms. At the time, I neglected to post the audio version- well, here it is! Terry is a Special Forces veteran and a perpetual WARRIOR and he was, of course, a Red Eye and Gutfeld regular, and he's an always-interesting guy. Enjoy this episode.…
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Join us for an exciting new episode featuring SpanTech’s Co-CEO, Tiffany Somerville. Established by her father, James “Bud” Layne, in his garage in 1978, SpanTech is now co-led by Tiffany Somerville and her sister, Lisa Held. Based in Glascow, KY, SpanTech specializes in custom conveyors designed to navigate any obstruction in your production proce…
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Kalena Bovell, a candidate for Salisbury Symphony Music Director, will lead the orchestra in a program called "Musical Inspirations." Bovell made her professional debut as the Chicago Sinfonietta's Assistant Conductor in 2015 and has led performances at the BBC Proms and the Kennedy Center. She also recently had her opera debut at Volcano Theatre w…
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EP059 - Blueprint for Greatness: Luxury Home Builder Jerry Meek
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Jerry Meek is the Founder and CEO of Desert Star Construction, a company dedicated to building an impressive variety of architectural styles, net-zero energy and LEED Certified homes and residential projects in the most luxurious communities across Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Desert Star has been recognized in dozens of magazines and earned num…
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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) shared news that the organization has raised more than $40 million toward a goal of $50 million for its endowment. CSO President and CEO David Fisk discusses why having a significant endowment makes the orchestra stronger, and he provides details about the vital programs the endowment campaign will enable in t…
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How to Watch Classic Movies with Dion Baia
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Tom and Dion try to put together a definitive list of must see classic movies for people who haven't seen many old movies. That's three choices each, so you will leave with a list of six, which will give you some homework.By Tom Shillue
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Michael Golway of Advanced Solutions, Inc.
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Join us for an insightful interview with Michael Golway, CEO of Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI). Founded in 1987 in Louisville, KY, ASI began as an Autodesk software reseller before Golway's acquisition in 2004 transformed it into a pioneering biofabrication technology company. Inspired by a visit to the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute in Louisv…
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Charlotte's nonprofit Blumenthal Arts hosts touring Broadway shows, symphony concerts and the ballet, among other things. But it's also branching out to other kinds of events, like the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit a couple of years ago. David Boraks talks with Blumenthal Arts CEO Tom Gabbard about another big immersive exhibit coming to Charlotte and…
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EP058 - Media Trailblazer: Outdoorswoman & Executive Julie McQueen
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Julie McQueen is a leader and innovator in the digital media industry, and is currently the President and CEO of CarbonTV, the #1 streaming video platform for the outdoor enthusiast. Julie also hosts Outdoor Weekly, a popular show on CarbonTV, that covers the latest news and trends in the outdoor community.…
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The Charlotte Shout! festival is produced by Charlotte Center City Partners and showcases Charlotte's creativity, innovation, diversity, and resilience. It includes music acts, art installations, community conversations, culinary events, and more. We talk to Rick Thurmond from Charlotte Center City Partners about the festival's importance to our cu…
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How to Count Your Phases with Michael Somerville
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Tom talks with fellow comedian Michael Somerville about the old days, the new days, and the in between days.By Tom Shillue
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2024 Coolest Thing Made In KY Spotlight: Campbellsville Industires Inc
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Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. Having been established for 69 years, Campbellsville Industries is the oldest and largest steeple and cupola manufacturer in the US. We have completed well over 20,600 projects, including historical replications and new constructions. One …
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2024 Coolest Thing Made In KY Spotlight: HempWood
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Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. HempWood® is a sustainable healthy building material. HempWood® is not only made in America but also only made in Kentucky. Find all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass We want to take a moment to thank …
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2024 Coolest Thing Made In KY Spotlight: Perfetti Van Melle
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Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum. With more than 150 global brands, Perfetti Van Melle chose Erlanger, KY as the home of #Airheads. Discover the awesomeness of…
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2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky Spotlight: Link-Belt Cranes
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Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. Celebrating 150 years of business in 2024, Link-Belt Cranes, at 2651 Palumbo Drive in Lexington, has entered into the contest their 300|AT. The 300-ton, five-axle 300|AT all-terrain crane is designed, manufactured, and built right here in …
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Traditionally, composers have written music with a group of musicians in mind, painstakingly transcribing or notating their ideas as sheet music. But these days, many work on a computer loaded with a digital library of instruments and sounds. That’s the case for the next generation of composers in training at Davidson College. We visit with music p…
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The Marriage of Figaro considered one of the greatest operas of all time, is billed as a comic opera but addresses serious themes such as tension between the social classes. Find out more about this masterpiece, and its important place in history by listening to a conversation with Dr. Scott MacLeod, associate professor of music and director of Hig…
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One Voice Chorus was founded in Charlotte in 1990 to bring together lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and LGBTQIA+ affirming people to celebrate their lives through song. Since that time the chorus has grown in membership from 25 to more than 90 singers. Executive Director Micah Deer fills us in on the organization's history, purpose, and progra…
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Inaugural 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky: General Motors Chevrolet Corvette
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Join us for an exclusive interview with Jon Andrews, the Plant Launch Operations Manager at General Motors Chevrolet Corvette. Since its production shift from St. Louis, MO to Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1981, General Motors has maintained the Corvette's legacy as an American icon for over three decades. We delve into the significance of this storie…
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How to Make the Best of an Internship with Kris Fried
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Kris Fried stopped by the basement studio for a chat. This was a fun one. Always good to do a live, in-person podcast. Listen and learn!By Tom Shillue
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Thorgy Thor, a classically trained musician who first came to national prominence on the television series RuPaul’s Drag Race , is the guest on this episode of Piedmont Arts. After a recent appearance at Davidson College, she spoke to us about how she developed the concert program Thorgy and the Thorchestra which has been performed with orchestras …
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How to Make a Living Doing Something Absolutely Ridiculous with Steve Inman
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Steve is an MMA/Sports commentator, and he can be found on X narrating random videos from around the world. Hilarious! In this audio podcast you may hear us talking about some of his videos, and for that you may want to head over and watch on X or on Rumble.By Tom Shillue
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