Best PI Perspectives Podcasts (2024)

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Dangerous Escapades with Private Eye, Secret Spy, Ian Withers 44:03

12d ago44:03

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Episode 222: Welcome to this week's show. We are back with a new show as we celebrate the 4th of July this week. Please take some time and remember what makes this country great. Dont forget the sunblock and try not eat too much. Today we welcome a legendary private investigator. Since 1960, yes folks, I said 1960, this investigator has been solvin…

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EP11 - Prof. Max Welling - Machine Learning Pioneer & AI4Science Visionary 1:07:33

4d ago1:07:33

1:07:33

In this episode, Neil interviews Professor Max Welling, one of the foremost experts in Machine Learning about AI4Science: the use of machine learning and AI to solve challenges in various scientific disciplines. They discuss and debate between data-driven and physics-driven approaches, the potential for foundational models, the importance of open s…

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EP10 - AI4Science - Personal Thoughts and Perspectives 20:03

11d ago20:03

20:03

This episode sets the scene for upcoming discussions on AI4Science with world renowned experts on machine learning. The focus is on using machine learning to solve scientific problems, such as computational fluid dynamics, weather modeling, material design, and drug discovery. The episode introduces the concept of machine learning and its potential…

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EP9 - Dr Chris Rumsey - NASA & Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 54:17

18d ago54:17

54:17

In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil interviews Dr. Chris Rumsey, Research Scientist at NASA Langley Research Center. Chris is one of the main CFD experts at NASA Langley is globally reconised as a leader in CFD, particularly for aeronautical applications. The conversation focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and turbulence mod…

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EP8 - Prof Jack Dongarra - High Performance Computing (HPC) Pioneer 53:49

25d ago53:49

53:49

In this episode, Neil speaks to Professor Jack Dongarra, a renowned figure in the supercomputing and high-performance computing (HPC) world. He is a Professor at University of Tennessee as well as a Distinguished Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and a Turing Fellow at the University of Manchester. He is the inventor of the LINPACK…

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EP7 - Pat Symonds - Formula 1 Legend 1:21:51

1M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

In this episode, Neil interviews Pat Symonds, one of the most well known and respected engineers in Formula One. They discuss Pat's career in engineering, his time in Formula One, and the evolution of the sport. Pat shares insights into his early motivations, his work with different teams, and the challenges he faced. They also touch on the growth …

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Remembering Jim Zimmer and National Legislative Updates 46:53

1M ago46:53

46:53

Episode 221: Welcome to this week's show. Today we remember Jim Zimmer from Benchmark Investigations in California. Jim tragically suffered an injury in early May that left him incapacitated. On June 2nd , Jim lost his battle trying to recover. Today Eddie Ajaeb is back to remember Jim and discuss some of the legislative issues that NCISS has been …

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EP6 - Prof Juan Alonso - the Future of Computational Science 1:27:06

1M ago1:27:06

1:27:06

In this episode I speak to Prof Juan J. Alonso on his vision of the future of computational science as well as his journey from academia to entrepreneurship - founding Luminary Cloud. He reflects on the revolutions in computational science and the different ways of developing software throughout his career. Alonso emphasizes the importance of acade…

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EP5 - Dimitris Katsanis - Designing the World's Fastest Bikes 1:52:17

2M ago1:52:17

1:52:17

In this conversation, Neil interviews Dimitris Katsanis, one of the world leading experts in bike design. They discuss the UCI regulations that govern bike design for road and track racing. Dimitris explains the evolution of bike design and the role of carbon fiber and titanium in creating lightweight and aerodynamic bikes. He also talks about his …

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A.I. Will Not Take Your Job! With Lucas Delgado 54:47

2M ago54:47

54:47

Episode 220: Welcome to this week's show. Today we are joined by Lucas Delgado from LancasInvestigations in Florida. The guys discuss A.I. and the state of the industry. There has been lots of chatter about how A.I. could take away investigative positions and effect your ability to earn a living. It has been aHot topic all over the internet. This i…

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EP4 - Academia or Industry? PhD or no PhD? Career advice 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

Summary In this episode, Neil discusses four key career questions that you should think about. He explores the pros and cons of pursuing a PhD, the path to becoming a professor, and the opportunities in the tech sector. He highlights the importance of gaining industry experience and the potential for higher salaries in the tech sector. Neil also me…

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EP3 - Prof Tony Purnell - F1, British Cycling, PI Research and much more 2:15:28

2M ago2:15:28

2:15:28

Professor Tony Purnell discusses his journey from a passion for motor racing and engineering in his youth to founding and leading Pi Research, a company specializing in race car electronics. He shares his experiences at university, including a Kennedy Scholarship to MIT, and his early career in the motor racing industry. Tony also explains how Pi R…

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The Art of Investigation Revisited Episode 3 with Michael Brett Hood, Raj Dhanlall & John A Hoda 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Episode 219: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. Today we finish our 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The bo…

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EP2 - Dr Florian Menter - Turbulence Modelling Pioneer 1:20:54

2M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Florian Menter discusses his journey in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the development of the K-Omega SST model. He shares his experiences working at NASA Ames and the collaborative environment in the CFD community. Florian also talks about his decision to return to Germany and his role in the early days of what would be become…

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EP1 - Neil Ashton - Podcast Intro 9:42

2M ago9:42

9:42

In this short first episode Neil will explain why he's created the podcast, the guests he'll be interviewing and the topics that will be covered.By Neil Ashton

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OSINT Investigations with Ritu Gill 45:17

3M ago45:17

45:17

Episode 218: On Today’s show, Matt welcomes back Ritu Gill. You may remember her from our OSMOSIS series last year. Ritu is an OSINT expert and is a big content producer. She runs Osint Techniques and is the co-creator of forensicosint.com. Please welcome Ritu Gill and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satel…

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The Art of Investigation Revisited Episode 2 with Edward Ajaeb, Keith Elliott, & Ryan Sakacs 57:53

3M ago57:53

57:53

Episode 217: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. We start part 2 of a 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The b…

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Workplace violence Investigations with Kent Harris 46:32

3M ago46:32

46:32

Episode 216: Intro: On Today’s show, we welcome Kent Harris. This is a Best of show from 2021. This was a great conversation about workplace violence investigations. Now more than ever this is a hot topic. Learn more about how do these types of investigations. Please welcome Bruce Anderson and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Mat…

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Geolocation Intelligence via Cellphone Apps with Bruce Anderson 37:35

3M ago37:35

37:35

Episode 215: Let’s jump into the show. On Today’s show, we welcome Bruce Anderson. Bruce runs Next72 intelligence. He has extensive experience as a private investigator. Using his skill set and his relationships, he has developed a way to Geolocate a subject using Phone applications. This is a great alternative to a cell phone ping. There are so ma…

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The Art of Investigation Revisted Episode 1 with Amber Schroader, Janet McHard & Kelly Paxton 1:16:54

4M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

Episode 214: Today is a special show. We start a 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisted. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The book is the brainchild of Dr. Chelsea Binns from John Jay Colle…

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Learn the ins and outs of Post Conviction investigations with Dan Collins 51:48

4M ago51:48

51:48

Episode 213: On Todays show, we welcome Dan Collins back to teh program. During his last visit, the guys started to discuss post conviction investigations and today they give a more indepth view of how to get started in this line of investigative work. Take notes and get ready to mark a plan. The guys also discuss the upcoming NALI conference on Ap…

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Lead Generation with David Dean 33:05

5M ago33:05

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Episode 212: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. On Todays show, we speak with David Dean. David is not an investigator, but does a ton of business with lawyers. The guys discuss the synergy between Investigators and lead generation companies. Have no idea what lead generation is? Sit tight and check out this episode. Please welcome …

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Remembering Phil Johnson 43:50

5M ago43:50

43:50

Episode 211: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. On Todays show, we are remembering Phil Johnson. Phil began working in this industry in 1968 and had an amazing career with his wife Yin. Throughout the years Phil developed a worldwide network and was known as a premier international investigator. He spent his last few years living in…

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Running a PI Business with Brad Dalhover 48:43

6M ago48:43

48:43

Episode 210: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Brad Dalhover to the show. Brad has worked as a Private Investigator and a case management creator. Brad is now offering consultant services through Centennial Consulting to other investigators that are struggling at being efficient with running their company. This is …

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The PI Survey with Kelly Riddle 59:40

6M ago59:40

59:40

Episode 209: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we are welcoming back friend of the show, Kelly Riddle. In December Kelly released a survey to all PIs around the country. The results are in and the guys are chatting about it. Check out the Youtube version of the show if you want to actually see the survey. Please well come Kel…

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NALI Mid-Winter Conference 2024 38:30

6M ago38:30

38:30

Episode 208: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show, we welcome back the one and only George Gergis. George has taken over the position of National Director for the National Association of Legal Investigators. There is a great conference in St. Pete Floria starting January 31st. The guys are going to discuss the line…

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Jerri Williams and the FBI 49:08

6M ago49:08

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Episode 207: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show we welcome the amazing, Jerri Williams. Jerri is a retired FBI agent, who started a podcast several years back. Last month, she celebrated episode 300 and welcomed FBI Director, Christopher Rey. Matt and Jerri cover many topics, including the ongoing issue of Foreig…

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Colorado PI Ryan Johnston 41:54

8M ago41:54

41:54

Episode 206: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Colorado PI, Ryan Johnston. Ryan has been in business for about 40 years and has a great perspective on the industry. The guys cover several topics including Surveillance, State Associations and Licensing. Let's jump in and join Ryan Johnston and your host, Private Inv…

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Exploring Telemetry and Telegram with Ari Ben Am 41:24

8M ago41:24

41:24

Episode 205: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We have a great show today and our guest is joining us from Israel. Today we are chatting about Telegram and a research tool called Telemetry. We are joined by co-founder, Avi Ben-Am. Telemetry is a great tool that examines groups on Telegram, which is quickly becoming a hot bed for qu…

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Best Of: House of Worship Security with Byron Rogers 49:57

8M ago49:57

49:57

Episode 204: Welcome to a special edition of PI-Perspectives. Today we are celebrating Veterans Day a bit early. Before we jump into the show, we wanted to take a moment and thank our service men and woman for protecting our country. Now more than ever, we see the importance of protecting our country, here and overseas. We also would like to take a…

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Digital Forensics with Rob Fried 44:48

9M ago44:48

44:48

Episode 203: Welcome to PI Perspectives and welcome to show 203. Today, Sandline Global’s Rob Fried joins us to discuss Digital Forensics. Rob has written several books on the subject and is a true expert. He speaks all over the country on this subject and has some great insight on how to apply this skill set to your Investigative toolbox. Rob Also…

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2023 OSMOSIS episode 3 Ritu Gill, Dallas Knight & Amber Schroader 45:10

10M ago45:10

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Episode 202: Segment 1: Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we wrap up our look at the OSMOSIS conference. There is still time left to get your seat and attend in person from October 15th through the 17th. Today we start our show with Ritu Gill. She’s based out of Canada and will be teaching about lesser known platforms to do OSINT research. Ple…

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Practical uses of Chat GPT w/ Jay Paulino 41:56

10M ago41:56

41:56

Episode 201: Welcome to PI Perspectives and welcome to show 201. We have heard so much this year about Chat GPT and Investigations. Today we have a great episode on the practical uses of ChatGPT in Investigative work. Jay Paulino is a private Investigator from California, who recently spoke about this subject at the CALI conference. Take a listen t…

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Skopenow’s Dean Corneilson 41:14

10M ago41:14

41:14

Episode 200: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Welcome to show 200. Since 2019 we have strived to bring you great guests and great content. Today is no different. Today we welcome, Dean Corneilson from Skopenow back to the show. Dean is updating us about some new exciting features on this great platform. Please welcome Dean and your host, private Investi…

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OSMOSIS 23 Ep 2 Sofia Salazar 38:47

10M ago38:47

38:47

Episode 199: Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we continue our annual look at OSMOSIS-CON. Today we spend the entire episode speaking with Emcee, Sophia Salazar. She has a fascinating story of being at the right place at the right time and how it turned into an awesome OSINT career. If you are considering a career as a researcher, this episode…

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OSMOSIS 23 Ep 1 Jeff Tiegs Chris Poulter & David Wells 52:01

11M ago52:01

52:01

Segment 1:Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we begin our yearly look into the OSMOSIS conference. Today’s guest is Jeff Tieg. Jeff is the Founder of Skull Games. This is a competition to rescue missing and exploited children through OSINT. Jeff’s topic at OSMOSIS is The five S.O.F Truths and OSINT. This episode will give a sneak peek. Please w…

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Forensic Hypnosis with John Gaspar 45:43

11M ago45:43

45:43

Episode 197: We are back with a brand-new show. Today Florida PI, John Gaspar joins us. John had an amazing career with NYPD and worked for many years in the Major Case Squad. Along the way, he was trained in Forensic Hypnosis. He has worked on some very big cases over the years. Today the guys discuss Hypnosis and investigations. John is also the …

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Best of with Brandon Perron Criminal investigations 51:47

12M ago51:47

51:47

Episode 196: Today we are jumping back into our archives. We revisit the amazing Brandon Perron on the show. If you do criminal investigations, you know the name. Brandon is one of the most well-respected criminal investigator instructors out there. Get ready for a refresher on this great episode. Please welcome Brandon Perron and your host, privat…

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Insurance Policy research with Steven Villarreal 44:47

1y ago44:47

44:47

Episode 195: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We hope you had a nice 4th of July Holiday. Today Matt is back with a new show. Matt welcomes Steven Villarreal from Pacific Research Liability. The guys discuss How Pacific Research can help you obtain auto insurance on personal injury cases. This is an amazing resource tool. Please w…

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Best of show with Jay Marin: Surveillance versus Undercover investigations 57:32

1y ago57:32

57:32

Episode 194: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. (Miami Vice intro) Today we dip into a best of episode and take a second look at Florida PI, Jay Marin. The guys discuss Surveillance versus Undercover. This was one of the best episodes from 2021. We will be back next week with some new content, but in the meantime, check out this gre…

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Public Record search tips with Steve Mason 57:24

1y ago57:24

57:24

Episode 193: Intro: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today Matt welcome’s back Arizona PI, Steve Mason. The guys discuss the importance of Public Records research and Steve gives some great tips. This is an episode you are going to want to check out and we are glad to have you. Let’s jump right in and join the guys. Please welcome…

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Finding Missing and Exploited Children with Allen Cardoza 47:12

1y ago47:12

47:12

Episode 192: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We are back to our regular format this week and we have a great show. Today, California PI, Allen Cardoza joins the show. Allen has had an amazing career and has a passion for finding missing and exploited children. We talk about how he was at the forefront in locating these children b…

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AI Roundtable with Alex Urbelis, Mike Lacorte, Scot Walker & Wes Bearden 1:05:58

1y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Episode 191: Intro: Welcome to this week’s special roundtable episode of PI-Perspectives. We brought back a panel of former guests to discuss a hot topic. Artificial Intelligence, Deep Fakes and how they are affecting the investigation industry. This episode is packed with great content. Please welcome Alex Urbelis, Mike Lacorte, Scot Walker, Wes B…

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How to Scale up a PI Business with Justin Hodson 50:38

1y ago50:38

50:38

Episode 190: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We are wishing all our listeners a Happy Memorial Day. We want to especially thank all our listeners who have served or have a loved one that is serving or has served. This country is great because of these people. Thank you! Today we have a great episode. California PI, Justin Hodson …

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New Zealand Investigations with Dave Honiss 43:13

1y ago43:13

43:13

Episode 189: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We are going half way across the world today to get a unique perspective from New Zealand Private Investigator, Dave Honiss. Working as a PI in this small country has its challenges and today, we are going to discuss some of the differences. Let’s take a trip to middle earth, I mean Ne…

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Personal Injury Investigations with California PI, Mike Spencer 48:41

1y ago48:41

48:41

Episode 188: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome long time California PI, Mike Spencer. Like Matt, Mike has had a fair share of Personal Injury cases over the years. The guys compare notes and talk shop on how to do these cases. Please welcome Mike Spencer and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’…

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Code of Professional Conduct Conduct with Kitty Hailey 41:02

1y ago41:02

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Episode 187: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today Kitty Hailey is back with a big announcement. Kitty has released her latest book. Code of Professional Conduct, Standards and Ethics for the Investigative Profession. Kitty is here to announce that all Investigator’s Toolbox members can access her book right on the website. This …

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Investigation Blogs and Articles with Scott Fulmer 41:41

1y ago41:41

41:41

Episode 186: Intro: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we are exploring a new topic. How many of you are interested in Writing a Blog or writing for a magazine? Today’s guest is Scott Fulmer. Scott is a well-known blog writer, contributor for PI-Magazine and author of Confessions of Private Investigator. Scott and Matt discuss…

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Chat GPT and Investigations 55:07

1y ago55:07

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Episode 185: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Everyone is Chatting about CHAT GPT. Now it’s our turn. Matt welcomes Tech investigator, Scot Walker back to the program. The guys talk about how CHAT GPT is affecting the Investigative space. Please welcome Scot Walker and your host, Private Investigators, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s em…

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GPS and Investigations 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

42:27

Episode 184: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Brian Scott, a PI and GPS guru from South Carolina. Brian runs Strike Investigations and owns Position Tech GPS. GPS units are a hot topic in the investigation sector and the guys discuss the ins and outs of how to use them....If you are allowed too in your state. Plea…

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