Best Pj Baker Podcasts (2024)

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2024 Purim Playlist 50:33

5M ago50:33

50:33

Purim is a holiday that feels like it's made for families. Traditions include dressing up, sharing gift baskets or mishloach manot with friends, making noise by shaking groggers, and staying up late with your friends and community. People do tzedakah and also read the Book of Esther, or megillah, which shares the story of how the Jews of Persia wer…

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Season 3 Finale 18:25

5M ago18:25

18:25

Sorry, but we’re not gonna spoil the season finale right here, so don’t expect this to tell you if the kids catch elusive Joha, save Sofer Shalom, or finally get to hear PJ and Elijah’s long-held secret story. You’ll just have to listen. Episode Credits:Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher…

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Story For Another Time: A Not So Big Bad Wolf's First Shabbat 16:25

5M ago16:25

16:25

The kids want Auntie PJ and Elijah to finally tell all about their legendary treasure hunt, but the grownups try to skirt the subject with “A Story For Another Time.” This one delves into lovable Zev’s first holiday in Mashal. Episode Credits:Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate…

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Joha in the Woods 11:19

6M ago11:19

11:19

The kids are playing an epic game of pretend in the woods when they’re interrupted by none other than Joha! What’s he up to now? Episode Credits:Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth KorelitzStory Editor: Petey GibsonWriters: Jan Schwaid, Petey GibsonAudio edi…

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Story for Another Time: Passover in Mashal 21:44

6M ago21:44

21:44

Passover in Mashal is as enchanting as you’d expect. But who hosts the best seder, Cinderella or Snow White? Follow Auntie PJ and Elijah as they seder-hop through Mashal in this “Story For Another Time.” Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth K…

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Chasing Joha Through Passover 16:54

7M ago16:54

16:54

It’s the Passover episode! Learn about Passover traditions from around the world as the kids continue their globe-trotting search for Joha. Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Story Editor: Petey Gibson Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey G…

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Shabbat Playlist 52:26

7M ago52:26

52:26

Each Friday evening, families around the world begin the celebration of Shabbat. For many, the evening includes favorite foods, company for dinner, special songs, and blessings. This week, we have a playlist featuring stories all about Shabbat. If you like what you hear, be sure to visit our other shows, just search PJ Library to find more Shabbat …

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Story For Another Time: The Butcher, the Baker, and the Candlestick Maker 17:18

7M ago17:18

17:18

The kids enjoy hearing another “Story For Another Time.” This one involves the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker. Auntie PJ and Elijah collaborate on a tale about collaboration, and how it makes for the perfect Shabbat. They’ll talk about the Jewish value of… upcycling? But it’s unclear if PJ and Elijah will ever talk about treasure. Ep…

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A Special Hanukkah Message from PJ Library 3:00

8M ago3:00

3:00

A special Hanukkah message from PJ Library. Hanukkah begins in the evening tonight (or, depending on your time zone, may have already started) and runs through December 15, 2023. This year, PJ Library encourages all of our listeners to "share the light" by participating in Project Menorah. To learn more about Project Menorah, visit www.projectmenor…

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Joha Does a Mitzvah?! 11:59

8M ago11:59

11:59

It's the season of Jewish heroes. Everyone is in the library getting ready for Purim when the kids discover a clue from Joha. Find out where the magic atlas will take them this week, how good PJ’s French accent is, and how many jelly beans Elijah can eat. To learn more about the Jewish holiday of Purim, visit pjlibrary.org/purim. Episode Credits: B…

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Playlist: Sharing Family Traditions 1:25:17

8M ago1:25:17

1:25:17

Right now, you might be on a long car or airplane ride, or maybe you're snuggling in a nice comfy blanket fort. Today we're bringing you a playlist of stories about sharing special family traditions. Enjoy!By PJ Library

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A Story For Another Time: Cinderella’s New Kicks 16:19

9M ago16:19

16:19

New this season, it’s Stories for Another Time. PJ and Elijah regale the kids with an only-partly familiar fairy tale featuring Cinderella, Prince Charming, a High Holidays party, and a new pair of shoes. Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth …

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Joha, a Donkey, and a Missing Skateboard 14:01

9M ago14:01

14:01

Jacob is busy teaching Blue how to land an ollie when his skateboard goes missing. This has to be the work of Joha. Miri, Blue, and Jacob join PJ and Elijah as the game begins. Join them as they try to find Joha, find Jacob’s skateboard, and find out if pizza is allowed in the library. Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Libr…

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Meet Joha: The Season 3 Premiere 16:55

10M ago16:55

16:55

Our heroes are back in this world and ready to head home – but there’s someone they don’t recognize with Auntie PJ, and someone else being kind of mysterious! The kids must embark on an epic game of hide and seek to save the library. Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; A…

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Preview: Radio Chitaika Episode 1 1:31

10M ago1:31

1:31

Want to hear the full episode? Just search "Radio Chitaika" wherever you listen to podcasts. Series premieres late October.By PJ Library

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Coming Soon: Radio Chitaika 0:20

11M ago0:20

0:20

Premiering this fall -- a new podcast from PJ Library Presents! Radio Chitaika features folk tales, beloved books, and Jewish stories, read aloud in Russian or Ukrainian by talented readers such as Gera Sandler, Marsha Pruss, Angelina Statyeva and more! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.By PJ Library

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Bonus Episode: Auntie PJ (sort of) Answers Your Questions 3:37

12M ago3:37

3:37

Welcome to our last summer bonus episode. Today we're (attempting) to catch up with Auntie PJ to ask the hard-hitting questions: Is food allowed in the library? What does Auntie PJ do when she's not at Sofer Shalom? What was she like as a kid? Listen in as we attempt to learn more about our favorite international woman of mystery turned librarian. …

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Bonus Episode: Catching Up With Mr. Saifair 2:59

1y ago2:59

2:59

What has everyone's favorite bookworm been up to since we last heard from him? Find out in today's bonus episode! Have a question for Mr. Saifair, his brother Dafi, or any of our other characters? Leave us a voicemail at pjlibrary.org/podcast. Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli T…

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Bonus Episode: A Chat With Golem 3:32

1y ago3:32

3:32

Listen in as we chat with our buddy, the Mayor of Mashal, Golem! What has he been up to lately? Does he have any hobbies? How old is he? All of this and more in today's bonus episode. Who will we catch up with next? Stay tuned... Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Assoc…

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Bonus Episode: Listener Questions 4:33

1y ago4:33

4:33

Today we're answering questions from you: our listeners! Tune in this summer for bonus content including character interviews, sneak previews, and more. Beyond the Bookcase returns with a new season in the fall. Want to send us a voicemail? Visit https://tinyurl.com/pjpodcasts to leave one.By PJ Library

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Bonus: The Shavuot Playlist 36:18

1y ago36:18

36:18

Shavuot is coming up! Learn more about this important -- and super kid-friendly holiday -- with a playlist of episodes about Shavuot from across our network. Visit pjlibrary.org/shavuot for book lists, recipes, and more to help you celebrate your first Shavuot.By PJ Library

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Bonus: 2023 Passover Playlist 57:56

1+ y ago57:56

57:56

Miri, Micah, and all of their friends will be back for Season 3 this fall. In the meantime, enjoy a playlist full of Passover-themed episodes from across our network of shows. Set the seder table with Kiddo and Mimi, cook up a feast with Humpty Dumpty, search for the afikomen with a pirate, and more! Learn more at pjlibrary.org/passover -- and don'…

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Mending Mashal: The Season Finale 23:15

1+ y ago23:15

23:15

It's the Season 2 finale! Wild creatures are running all over the place. What WAS on Serach's farm? And what's the deal with that goat? All will be revealed in the stunning conclusion. Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Story Edito…

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Wishful Wings: The Greatest and Most Amazing 17:01

1+ y ago17:01

17:01

It's the second to last episode of Season 2! Myrtle the turtle is ready to FLY! But is it the right thing to do, both morally and … aerodynamically? Blue uses their new superpower to teach Myrtle about respecting differences. To learn more about the Jewish value of kavod, respect, visit pjlibrary.org/values. Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is …

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Drop the Beat: No, Seriously, Please Drop It 18:21

1+ y ago18:21

18:21

The Mashal musicians are in disarray and making a lot of noise, and not the cool alternative music kind of noise. It's too loud, it's cacophonous, it's downright unpleasant! Can the kids help? Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Sto…

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Reunited: Peter, Peter Needs a Pie? 16:20

1+ y ago16:20

16:20

The kids find someone they’ve been searching for. But there’s no time to sit and swap travel tales – something is still not right in Mashal. Does the mysterious Serach know what's up? Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Story Editor…

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Chelm’s Order: A Slice of Heaven and Some Powdered Eggs 16:20

1+ y ago16:20

16:20

Chelm seems to be returning to not-normal, which is great. The kids just need to help one wanderer home from a long trip to nowhere. And, there's one thing missing: Dafi Saifair's brilliant Mumu! Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz …

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Bonus: Hanukkah Playlist 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

Chag Sameach! Enjoy a Hanukkah gift from PJ Library: a curated playlist of stories just for you. Whether you enjoy these on the way to a gathering with friends or snuggled up enjoying the light of the candles, we wish all of our listeners a wonderful Hanukkah.By PJ Library

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Major Renovation: Bring in the Borscht Barrels! 15:34

1+ y ago15:34

15:34

The shul doors are, once again, broken. And the kids are ready to fix more of Chelm. And by “fix,” we mean totally mess everything up. Put on your unicycle helmet and enjoy. Chelm seems to be returning to not-normal, which is great. The kids just need to help one wanderer home from a long trip to nowhere. And, there's one thing missing: Dafi Saifai…

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Welcome to Chelm: Wait, What is This Place? 18:36

1+ y ago18:36

18:36

The kids discover Chelm, a very grey part of Mashal that’s both confusing and confused, if that makes any sense, which it wouldn’t in Chelm. And … Mr. Saifair has a brother?!? Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Story Editor: Petey …

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Behold: Beauty In the Eye of the Ugly Duckling 11:51

1+ y ago11:51

11:51

A very handsome swan is in distress - and who is nearby? Why it's Golem! Can the kids help their friend return to his lovely clay self? Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz Story Editor: Petey Gibson Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibso…

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Thank Goodness: Princesses and Perspective 16:45

1+ y ago16:45

16:45

Cinderella and Rapunzel welcome the kids to stay for the night in their tiny cabin. Cinderella clears the air about her bonus mom, Rapunzel gets a new ’do, and everyone learns about the Jewish value of Hakarat Hatov – recognizing the good. Episode Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thres…

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Fancy This: Three Lost Kittens and a Season Premiere 12:41

2y ago12:41

12:41

The kids and Mr. Saifair come up with a plan to save Mashal and rescue Golem from his destructive path. On that path, our friends find three particularly posh kittens whose unprotected paws have left them stranded in the woods. Learn all about the Jewish value of returning lost objects in the season 2 premiere episode of Beyond the Bookcase. Cinder…

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Season 1 Finale! 21:37

2y ago21:37

21:37

In this season finale of Beyond the Bookcase, things go beyond berserk! The kids arrive at the library but it’s eerily quiet and Auntie PJ is NOWHERE to be found. They discover they can now enter the land of Mashal at will. But when they arrive, it’s no longer just a quest to find Auntie PJ, but a mission to save the Golem and ALL their fairytale f…

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It’s No Rules Day! 19:39

2y ago19:39

19:39

It’s Shavuot and the kids have arrived in the mystical land of Mashal to find things in chaos! It seems Zev and several of his fairytale friends have introduced the idea of a day with NO RULES. The kids already have their hands full helping to get things back in order, and then Mr. Saifair takes drastic measures, aiming to get Mashal under control …

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Humpty Dumpty and the Passover Feast 24:25

2+ y ago24:25

24:25

A tomato and dairy shortage is threatening to cancel the annual matzah pizza cookoff, and Auntie PJ is freaking out! The kids are whisked away to the land of Mashal where Humpty Dumpty is about to crack under the pressure of hosting his first seder. The kids get help from all their fairytale friends (and even Mr. Saifair) to pick up the Passover pi…

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The Big Bad Wolf and the Purimspiel 22:55

2+ y ago22:55

22:55

It’s time for the purimspiel, the annual performance telling the story of Purim. The kids are trying to decide which characters everyone will play but they can’t get Jacob to settle on a role. Once again transported to the land of Mashal, they meet Bubbe and a not-so-bad wolf named Zev. He’s having his own trouble finding his role in Mashal’s Purim…

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Chicken Little’s Havdalah Walk 23:40

2+ y ago23:40

23:40

The kids come to the library for a Pajama Havdalah event, but their upcoming move has Blue feeling more stressed than blessed. Whisked away to the fantastic land of Mashal, the kids run into Chicken Little, who can relate to Blue’s fear of change. She’s upset about Shabbat coming to an end. A Havdalah walk through Mashal is just what this group nee…

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Goostav and the Beanstalk 18:38

2+ y ago18:38

18:38

Auntie PJ is teaching the kids about hashavat aveidah, the Jewish commandment about returning lost objects to their rightful owners. Transported to the mystical land of Mashal, they find their fairy tale friend Jack. He’s recovering from a frisbee golf injury, so he needs the kids’ help doing some hashavat aveidah of his own. He has to return a cer…

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Goldilocks and the Tzedakah Project 20:20

2+ y ago20:20

20:20

A new friend named Jacob joins the kids to help Auntie PJ gather donations for people in need. But since this is no ordinary synagogue library, this tzedakah mission takes a detour to the mysterious land of Mashal. That’s where Goldilocks and Baby Bear happen to be working on some good deeds of their own! The kids end up on a tzedakah adventure, of…

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Jack Be Nimble: A Hanukkah Story 21:26

2+ y ago21:26

21:26

Miri, Micah, and their two friends thought they were headed to the synagogue library to help Auntie PJ prepare for Hanukkah. Instead, they’re swept into a surprise holiday journey, mystically transported to the land of Mashal. They arrive to discover the annual Festival of Lights is in jeopardy. Jack, the high-jumping star of the show, is too afrai…

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The Tortoise and the Hare: A Shabbat Story 19:27

3y ago19:27

19:27

Welcome to Beyond the Bookcase - a new series from PJ Library! Siblings Miri and Micah are visiting the eccentric synagogue librarian, Auntie PJ, when they are suddenly whisked away to a magical world full of fairytale characters. What does the old story of the tortoise and the hare have to do with Shabbat? Are Golems made to announce sporting matc…

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Introducing Beyond the Bookcase 1:18

3y ago1:18

1:18

Mysterious things are happening in Auntie PJ's library! Join siblings Miri and Micah as they journey to the land of Mashal, a magical place where stories come to life (with a Jewish twist). Subscribe to Beyond the Bookcase to listen to new episodes each month. pjlibrary.org/podcastBy beyondthebookcase

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Goodbye Retro Replay. Long Live Couch Soup! (Nolan North, PJ Haarsma, Drew Lewis) 35:47

3y ago35:47

35:47

RETRO REPLAY is evolving. To explain PJ and Drew are back in the basement. And Nolan? Well... he's stuck in a box all the way over in Georgia but he's joined us to drop some big, exciting news...the Channel and show as you know it is changing. But is this the end?! Tune in to find out all about Couch Soup... Or was it Monkey tickles?! This is the R…

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What is the Airspeed of an Unladen Swallow? | ADVICE FROM UNCLE NOLY 10:12

3y ago10:12

10:12

Hear ye, hear ye! Uncle Noly's back once again this week! That's right! He's here to answer YOUR questions about life, love, and really anything that you had the guts to ask. From life after college to tying shoes to long-distance relationships to hairy palms to Swallows and more uncomfortable questions, we wished you were afraid to ask. Uncle Noly…

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Put Milk First,Then Cereal! | ADVICE FROM UNCLE NOLY 8:55

3y ago8:55

8:55

He's back this week! That's right! Uncle Noly is here to answer YOUR questions about life, love, and really anything that you had the guts to ask. From opening a pickle jar to whiter teeth to s*** socks to getting with your best friend's girl to s****ing your pants and more uncomfortable questions, we wished you were afraid to ask. Uncle Noly provi…

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Nolan North & Marisa Grieco Haarsma One on One in Halo: Combat Evolved! | RETRO REPLAY 20:24

3y ago20:24

20:24

This week we are back in the basement and Nolan North is joined by the one and only, PJ's Lovely Wife, Marisa Grieco - Your Mystical Guide! That's right! This week Nolan and Marisa learn about the "perks" of eating Chicken Brains and Semen Shakes... Ew!!! Then they battle it out, Team Blue vs. Team Red in the 2001 Bungie Inc. Classic HALO: COMBAT E…

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Nolan North & The Jovenshire Really Suck at Looney Tunes B-Ball! | RETRO REPLAY 27:40

3y ago27:40

27:40

This week we are back in the basement and Nolan North is joined once again by the hilarious, the one and only The Jovenshire! That's right! This week Nolan and Josh learn about mock funerals and debate whether or not Chernobyl alcohol is healthy. Then they shoot some hoops in the 1995 Sculpted Software SNES Classic LOONEY TUNES B-BALL! Watch as Nol…

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Nolan North & The Jovenshire Play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tournament Fighters | RETRO REPLAY 19:46

3y ago19:46

19:46

This week we are back in the basement and Nolan North is joined by the hilarious, the one and only @The Jovenshire! That's right! This week Nolan and Josh discover a disgusting Tik Tok meal prep and dead bodies in the ocean?! Then, Nolan and Josh battle it out in the 1993 Konami Classic TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: TOURNAMENT FIGHTERS! Watch as No…

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Nolan North and Michele Morrow's Epic Staby Stab Nidhogg Showdown! | RETRO REPLAY 28:27

3y ago28:27

28:27

This week we are back in the basement and Nolan North is joined by our friend, the one and only Michele Morrow! That's right! This week Nolan and Michele learn about the wedding crash of the century and beavers?! Then, Nolan and Michele put their fencing skills to the test, in the Messhof Games 2014 classic NIDHOGG! Watch as Nolan brings out his in…

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