Best The Hitmaker Podcasts (2024)

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Becoming a Successful Artist and Sync Hitmaker | HOMIE Ep. 7 w/ Sam Tinnesz 1:15:52

27d ago1:15:52

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Join us as we bridge the gap between the traditional artist path and the lucrative world of sync - writing music for TV & Film - on the latest episode of Helping Our Music Industry Evolve. Sam Tinnesz has built an impressive fan base and massive streaming numbers; racking up over 333 million streams on his song 'Play With Fire' and nearly 5 million…

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Hitmaking, Taylor Swift, and FP&A 47:49

2d ago47:49

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What’s the connection between FP&A and Taylor Swift? To answer we are joined by Michael Scotland, Vice President of FP&A at AEG Presents. AEG Presents is one of the largest live music companies in the world, and most famously the concert promoter behind the $1 billion dollar revenue Eras Tour by Taylor Swift: the highest grossing tour of all time. …

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Alex Pasco | 6x Grammy Award winner shares "pinch me" moments 1:11:26

7d ago1:11:26

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Alex shares some special, surreal, moments from his journey through music: From kid Pasco, fiddling with hand-me-down devices and watching Paul McCartney on Tv to, becoming 6x Grammy Award winning audio engineer, mixer and producer, working with Paul McCartney and other major artists in person. Alex won Grammy Album and Record of the year awards in…

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The FP&A Life at GE, Microsoft–and Now Google 44:03

9d ago44:03

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Antonio Reza is the Head of Finance for Google Cloud Consulting in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In this episode he reveals the FP&A life and lessons he has learned over the past 14 years working in finance and strategy at Google, Microsoft, and GE. He brings experiences across 10 different countries leading teams across the globe spannin…

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#359: Put Your Fanbase Growth on Autopilot with Megh Vakharia - Symphony OS 36:51

9d ago36:51

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In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina engages in a conversation with Megh Vakharia, CEO and co-founder of Symphony OS, exploring the necessity for artists to streamline their marketing efforts. Megh sheds light on Symphony's innovative solutions tailored to ease artist marketing burdens, freeing up valuable time for creative pursuit…

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Formula for FP&A success at high-growth companies: Greg Lopez 42:51

16d ago42:51

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Greg Lopez has served as the CFO and VP of operations at companies including Futurism, a digital media company, Wirecutter (acquired by the New York Times) and Gawker Media (acquired by Univision). Now Greg is a consultant at high-growth companies working with clients ranging from a “family owned business doing $20 million”, “SaaS businesses doing …

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Data analytics and AI for FP&A teams – with Nathan Bell 51:02

23d ago51:02

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Getting FP&A teams to harness their data to reach their goals is the holy grail. Nathan Bell, Managing Partner, VAi Consulting, is among the most in-demand experts. Bell has unique experience– having started in computer science, before leading finance teams at Native American Bank, Digital Media Trends and Gartner– where he advised hundreds of FP&A…

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#358: Hitmakers Live - Songwriting Secrets with Industry Pros Judy Stakee + Mike Meiers 41:55

29d ago41:55

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In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina sits down with two titans of the music industry: the renowned songwriting coach and music publisher, Judy Stakee, and the Emmy award-winning songwriter, producer, and coach, Mike Meiers. Together, they delve into the intricacies of songwriting approach, offering invaluable insights gleaned from …

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How to Light up FP&A Telecoms - Tory Bauman, VP FP&A Zayo 45:07

1M ago45:07

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Tory Bauman, Vice President, FP&A at Zayo Group joins new host Glenn Hopper. In this fascinating episode they go deep on FP&A metrics and processes at one of the most exciting companies in telecoms. Tory leads an FP&A team underpinning business decisions at Zayo whose network stretches over 16.8 million fiber miles and spans 141,000 route miles. Wi…

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#357: The Truth(s) About Being "Female" Musicians 40:23

1M ago40:23

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In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina and Rachel welcome Via to the show. Together, they delve into the intricacies of being categorized as a "female" musician within the industry, exploring their personal perspectives on this label. While some express frustration at the persistent emphasis on gender in their work, others view it as…

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The Big Handover: Paul Says Goodbye and Chats With New Host Glenn Hopper 24:55

1M ago24:55

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It’s the end of an era. This is Paul Barnhurst’s last episode as FP&A Today host. And in this episode he introduces new FP&A Today host: Glenn Hopper. Glenn Hopper is a Chief Financial Officer with two decades of experience leading finance operations for private equity-backed companies. Glenn is an author and journalist, US Navy Veteran, #1 AI Fina…

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Leaving FP&A at billion dollar companies to become a top Fractional CFO: Rosemary Linden ‘s amazing career journey 46:49

1M ago46:49

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Rosemary Linden more than earned her stripes in FP&A over twenty years. Her roles included VP FP&A at Alliant Insurance Services. Director of Global FP&A at WD-40 Company and at Solera. But after two decades in corporate finance she moved to being a fractional CFO serving small businesses (typical annual revenue of around $10million) managing an as…

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Nathan C | Grammy Nominee with over ONE BILLION streams on one song 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

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A totally inspiring interview with Grammy nominee and music entrepreneur Nathan Cross. How to ride the highs and lows of the music business and still stay a good person. Nathan is an acclaimed Music Producer & DJ from London, UK. Over the last few years his work has been championed by many of the world’s biggest DJ’s. His work has featured on many …

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#356: Exploring Short Form Video Trends in 2024 54:27

2M ago54:27

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In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, hosts Cristina and Rachel dive deep into the dynamic world of short form video trends dominating the internet landscape in 2024. From viral challenges to captivating storytelling techniques, they unravel how independent artists can leverage these trends to amplify their presence and engage with audiences…

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Doing Capitalism Better: Cotopaxi CFO Gary Bowen 43:16

2M ago43:16

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Most CFOs don’t build models where 1% of their company’s net sales (not profits) are given away instantly “right from the top” to help alleviate poverty. But then Cotopaxi is not like most companies. In this episode Cotopaxi CFO, Gary Bowen, explains the pivotal role played by finance and FP&A in “doing capitalism better” while also seeking to beco…

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Breaking Through on TikTok and Spotify | HOMIE Ep. 6 w/ Taylor Bickett 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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Tune in for the latest episode of the HOMIE Podcast, where we sit down with one of our remarkably talented HOME Members - Taylor Bickett. Taylor's story takes us from building vocal chops as a student at Belmont University to her viral success on TikTok and strategic moves that led to over 28 MILLION streams on her song ‘Quarter Life Crisis’. 🔑 Key…

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#335 How to Get Into Sync Licensing - Insider Tips to Get Your Music Featured Now with Chris SD 52:11

2M ago52:11

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In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Jack engages in a compelling conversation with Sync Songwriter Chris SD, delving into the intricacies of succeeding in the realm of Sync Licensing. Tune in as Chris shares valuable insights into crafting sync-friendly tunes, understanding licensing deals, and building relationships with music supervisors…

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From Leading Data Science at Facebook to becoming a CEO: Kat Orekhova 50:37

2M ago50:37

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Kat Orekhova is Co-Founder & CEO of Vareto, a planning and analytics platform for enterprise teams. In her own words Kat has an “unusual backstory” leaving the world of math academia to build Facebook’s first-ever data science team within FP&A. At the social media giant she was Responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, and planning activiti…

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Tiamo De Vettori | A new way to make serious money from music 1:07:40

2M ago1:07:40

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Carving a unique place in the business world with his Keynote Concerts, Tiamo has identified a way to make a great living doing what he loves most...making music. Tiamo De Vettori has spoken to over 100,000 people on 250+ stages at conferences and seminars and combines speaking with original live music to deliver “Keynote Concerts”. Tiamo was named…

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FP&A Bliss from Pepsi to Lindt: Tolga Hocanin 43:12

2M ago43:12

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Tolga Hocanin, CFO & Vice President, Finance & IT at Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada) gives a masterclass in CPG FP&A from his experience at PepsiCo and chocolatier, Lindt. In this episode: Lessons from 20 years of budgeting and how my first budget was a nightmare Why budgeting is not just a math exercise The main metrics you need to know in CPG Why mix m…

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Cody Partridge | The Indiana Jones of Music Supervision 57:56

2M ago57:56

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Cody Partridge is the President and Lead Music Supervisor at Pear Tree Music Supervision. With close to a decade of experience in the industry, his 150+ credits help demonstrate his versatility in navigating Music clearances and placements over all forms of Media. Cody prides himself on being an Indiana Jones of music clearances, constantly finding…

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How FP&A and Rev Ops Can work Together to Drive Value 54:49

2M ago54:49

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Talking about the connectedness of FP&A and Rev Ops working together are all-star revenue leaders: Jeff Ignacio, Head of Go-to market Growth and operations at Regrow Ag, Arvind Chahal VP, finance and ops at autotrader Canada, and Drew Noel, VP Revenue, SCS Cloud. First, what is rev Ops? “Rev Ops is the discipline of aligning go-to market strategy a…

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Jonas "Moonchild" Zekkari | Writing hits for the Asian Music Market 35:04

3M ago35:04

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Jonas ”MoonChild” Zekkari is a highly accomplished Swedish-Moroccan songwriter, co-producer, and music publishing label owner. With extensive experience in the music industry, MoonChild has established a successful career in Japan and South Korea, working with many high-profile recording artists, including J-Soul-Brothers, Nissy, Generations, Exile…

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Andrew Lynch -the SMB Finance Guy-on Mentors, Skill Stacking, and why getting Fired Saved my Career 48:42

3M ago48:42

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Andrew Lynch, Head of FP&A at UK card discount scheme for public service employees, Blue LIght Card, is known to his nearly 11,000 Twitter followers as The SMB Finance Guy. The FP&A leader also runs the highly popular Net Income newsletter regularly posts small business opportunities, scaling companies, systems, strategy, “with a few shitposts thro…

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From A&R Executive to Industry Changemaker | HOMIE Ep. 5 w/ Tracy Gershon 50:32

3M ago50:32

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Dive into the transformative world of artist development and activism with Tracy Gershon. Tracy is a highly accomplished and multi-faceted industry trailblazer who shares her journey from artist manager to music publisher and A&R professional, with notable signings like Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves. She also leads movements to bring more gen…

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Andrew Roachford MBE | Legendary solo artist and front man of Mike & The Mechanics 1:01:29

3M ago1:01:29

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Join me as I talk to one of the nicest and most talented men in the music business, Andrew Roachford, who has one of the finest voices I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Andrew shot to fame with his solo project Roachford, having a string of success throughout the 1990s, becoming Columbia's biggest-selling UK act for ten years, including…

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#354: Mental and Physical Health Hacks for Touring Musicians 55:40

3M ago55:40

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Heading out on tour our can introduce a range of stressors, spanning from confined living spaces to an inflexible (or non-existent) schedule, limited food choices, feelings of isolation and detachment from your people back home, free booze at every turn, and less-than-ideal sleeping conditions. These factors can contribute to physical and mental st…

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#23 - How to Dance in Ohio: From Documentary to Broadway Musical 44:24

3M ago44:24

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This episode features some of the key creative team behind the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, a heartwarming musical based on a true story that follows a group of young adults on the autism spectrum preparing for a spring formal dance. The show is praised for its uplifting message, its celebration of neurodiversity, and its talented cast, w…

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FP&A at $5m to $50M Companies – Jon Allen and Duke Heninger 48:11

3M ago48:11

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Jon Allen and Duke Heninger, of Utah-based Amplēo, have brought their finance game to fast-growing companies which are between $5m and $50m in revenue. They are “fractional CFOs” – that is experienced finance professionals advising these companies on a part-time basis. For instance, one business they work with, Korean barbeque restaurant Cupbop, ap…

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Keith Ames | A lifetime of fighting for musicians rights 1:00:58

3M ago1:00:58

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He's a songwriter, musician, bandleader and all round top guy, who has a history of 25 years fighting for the rights of musicians with the Musicians Union in the UK. Keith shares some of the best advice on building a career and a network, for emerging songwriters, musicians and artists everywhere. Listen and learn! The best advice out there, raw an…

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#353: Artist Spotlight: Exploring Shannon Curtis's Creative Universe 1:18:24

3M ago1:18:24

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In Episode 353 of the DIY Musician Podcast, Jack delves into a riveting conversation with the seasoned musician and author, Shannon Curtis. This episode unveils the fascinating story behind Curtis's viral hit, offering a glimpse into the magic that propelled her into the spotlight. Beyond the music, Curtis discusses the success of her intimate hous…

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AI: An extension of the FP&A Brain: Didi Gurfinkel Co-Founder and CEO of Datarails 36:21

3M ago36:21

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There are two different directions for AI in finance, says Didi Gurfinkel, Co-Founder and CEO of Datarails. You can use AI to extend your hands. Or, your brain. He says: ”Using AI to extend your hands involves automating processes, making everything faster, reducing headcount shortening time to deliver, which is amazing. But it’s not a life changer…

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Beethovas Obas pale de patisipasyon li nan PAPJazz ak lòt pwojè 49:33

3M ago49:33

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Beethovas Obas pale de patisipasyon li nan PAPJazz ak lòt pwojè

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Frankie Pine | Top Hollywood Music Supervisor behind Nashville, Daisy Jones And The Six, Ocean's 11, Army Wives and more! 54:17

3M ago54:17

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Emmy nominates and Grammy nominated Frankie Pine has, after 25 years in the business, become one of the most highly respected and sought after music supervisors. Her résumé includes hit TV shows Nashville, Daisy Jones & The Six, Army Wives and movies Ocean's 11, 12 and 13, Traffic, Magic Mike and many more besides. Her attention to detail is inspir…

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FP&A Vs Finance Business Partners – Tunc Tezel, VP Group FP&A at Ontex 45:30

3M ago45:30

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Tunc Tezel has managed FP&A at companies including Ontex, Pladis, British American Tobacco, Procter & Gamble, and Gillette. He has lived and worked in 11 different countries including the UK, Iran, Sub-saharan Africa, Turkey, Latvia, Belgium Now, Tezel is VP of global FP&A at Ontex, a publicly listed leader in private label manufacturing baby care,…

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Rob Davis | I Just Can't Get You Out Of My Head and other hits! 31:55

3M ago31:55

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From his early days touring the working men's clubs with Glam Rock band Mud to writing and producing the global hit sensation "I Just Can't Get You Out Of My Head" for Kylie Minogue, Follow the journey of one of the best loved songwriters and record producers in the business. Although Davis wrote many of Mud's songs, he achieved songwriting success…

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#352: 2024's DIY Musician Creative Resolutions and Tidal's Collabs Revolution 1:03:19

4M ago1:03:19

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In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina sits down with DIY Musician regulars Rachel and Jack to delve into their New Year's creative resolutions, share insightful songwriting goals, and reflect and celebrate their artist triumphs from 2023. As a bonus, Rue joins the conversation to provide valuable information on Tidal's innovative "C…

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A new roadmap for FP&A – with Jack Alexander 53:09

4M ago53:09

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Jack Alexander was our second ever guest on FP&A Today and it remains one of our most downloaded episodes. Here he returns to exclusively launch his new book (published January 2024): Financial Management: Partner in Driving Performance and Value (Wiley Finance) His new book is a post-pandemic and typically practical take on performance management,…

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Ru Hollier | Top Music Supervisor (Liam Neeson/Guy Ritchie/Anthony Hopkins) 58:25

4M ago58:25

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Rupert is the Creative Director of the Atlantic Screen Group, and supervision agency, Redfive, where is he also co-founder. Ru has worked on various global advertising campaigns with brands including Marks & Spencer, Nike, Reebok, Skoda, Next, Hyundai, and Tesco as well as the Discovery Channel and National Geographic. He has represented the Rodger…

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Building a Platform that Pays Millions to Music Creators | HOMIE Ep. 4 w/ Trevor Hinesley 1:03:20

4M ago1:03:20

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Join us for this inspiring episode of the HOMIE Podcast as we sit down with Trevor Hinesley, a visionary force in the intersection of music and technology. As the co-founder and CTO of Soundstripe and the founder of FilePass, Trevor has carved a unique path in the music industry, blending his talents as a musician and a tech innovator. He takes us …

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Winning the Super Bowl of FP&A – with Cayla Pingel 38:31

4M ago38:31

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Cayla Pingel has led FP&A in sports, gaming and entertainment at companies including Warner Bros, Fox Sports and most recently, 2K Games, a global video game company. At Fox Sports she financially quarterbacked the full P&L for the biggest sporting events including the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the NFL Baseball World Cup. The senior Directo…

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Drasso: Mizik, Mirak ak Gerizon - Yon Ane Apre Yon Aksidan Fatal la 1:30:25

4M ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Sa fè 1 lane depi lavi Meastro Drasso te pran yon tounan inatandi. Nan chita pale ak Carel, li temwanye Gras Bondye apre li soti vivan nan yon aksidan kamyon grav.

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