Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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A nerdy/geeky podcast about nothing! Whether you like anime, wrestling, comicbooks, music or acting we have something for eveyone!!
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Hosted by the voice of the American fan, Jason Davis (SiriusXM), and the clown prince of soccer, Jared Dubois (JD & The Rod), The Best Soccer Show is dedicated to all things American Soccer, covering Major League Soccer, the National Women’s Soccer League, the US national teams, Americans around the globe, and more. The show features a who's who of American soccer in an energetic, call-in format that gives fans a voice while never taking itself or the game too seriously.
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Welcome to Aussie LawnStars, The freshcut Lawncast We are all about the legends, and cowboys, Aussie seasons and grasses and products. We share the stories and product reviews, helping you make your business successful.
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Are you a parent, professional or family member? Learn from the world’s most trusted doctors, researchers & therapeutic specialists as they provide caregivers real strategies and tools that will help guide you on options for the whole family.
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Paxten's Move, MLS Transfers, Berman Out, Leagues Cup, USMNT Tag Teams
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1:08:52Let's GO. Jason and Jared with a special guest appearance by Jonanthan Taylor Tannenwald talking: Paxten Aarsonson's move to Colorado MLS Transfers of Note Why Jessica Berman needs to go Leagues Cup and why it's good or...not USMNT players in Europe and the start to their seasons Gio Reyna's situation as maybe Gladbach is in play? USMNT player who …
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Theme/Promo for 2025. With a taste of a few of the guests this last year had! Townsend Coleman (TMNT Michaelangelo) Jason Douglas (DBS Lord Beerus) Airica Demia (Indie Wrestler) Nick from Original Geek (Writer) Eric from Original Geek (Artist) Larry Brantley (Wishbone/ MHA Spinner) Jeremy Haun (Comic Writer/Artist) Anna Ray (Indie Wrestler) Cullen …
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Real people, real business, real progress to a profitable business with Gavin Turner
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1:50:30In this conversation, Garry Ashton interviews Gavin Turner, a gardener from Launceston, Tasmania, who shares his journey from working in a salmon farm to running a successful gardening business. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of gardening in Tasmania, marketing strategies, client relationships, and the importance of mindset in busine…
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Changing The Temperature (Guest: Dontae Smiley)
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1:05:02Step into the ring with “Prime Time” Dontae Smiley — pro wrestler, entertainer, and relentless competitor. We talk about his wrestling journey, the influences that shaped him, and the art of ring IQ — from reading the crowd to knowing when to change things on the fly. Dontae shares stories about his favorite opponents and feuds (both his own and th…
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How to Learn to Read Chinese: Developing Fluency Now (Replay)
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58:49In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, John and Jared discuss the concept of fluency now as opposed to some distant time in the future and how reading will get you there.Guest interview is with Olle Linge of Hacking Chinese and Chinese language enthusiast extraordinaire. He offers the Chinese learning tips that he wishes someone had told him bac…
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From The Toy Aisle To The News Desk (Guest: Daniel from The Legacy of Nerd)
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1:35:13From the toy aisle to breaking pop culture news — Daniel, a.k.a. The Legacy of Nerd, joins me for a conversation packed with fandom and insider stories. We talk Power Rangers, that documentary that’s still making waves — and how trusted sources say parts of the story are still untold. Daniel shares his biggest moments from SDCC 2025, what it’s like…
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Accelerate your business growth and profit. Dan Aubrey has!
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2:01:20Today there is no excuse for starting a business and floundering or failing because you don’t know what you’re doing. Listen to Aussie LawnStars to learn business secrets, shortcuts and systems. Join www.sortscape.com.au/lawnstars for one of the best systems to help you succeed. Dan Aubrey has taken many paths before starting in business and he has…
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Son To LAFC, Mueller To Vancouver, Blind Ranking Predicted Best Seasons For Americans In Europe
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1:16:01Jason and Jared talking about Son's big move to LAFC, Mueller's big move to Vancouver, and then Jared blind ranks "Who Will Have The Best Season In Europe" with 15 USMNT players. Stay tuned till the end... Make sure you subscribe to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always bette…
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Fun First, Fluency Follows: Karl Vilhelmsson’s Chinese Strategy
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32:24What happens when a Swedish physics student decides to go all-in on Chinese? Meet Karl Vilhelmsson, a particle physics student at Stanford’s SLAC lab and a self-described language adventurer. From a middle school classroom in Stockholm to immersive conversations with a Taiwanese friend and a solo Chinese language-only trip to Suzhou, Carl shares ho…
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Crafted Greens - Making Lawns Better
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2:06:35Chris Vogel has worked for a Jim’s franchise, bought a Fox franchise and now operates independently to offer lawn care packages and gardening targeted to clients who want premium results.By Garry Ashton
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Leagues Cup? Matt Turner, Johnny 5, MLS 3.0 And Blind Ranking Americans Who Didn't Make It To Europe
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1:21:49Jason. Jared. El DeBarge. The BSS Boys are back to talk about the League Cup (Jared isn't impressed), Matt Turner's potential return to MLS and New England, Johnny Cardoso taking the number 5 shirt at Atletico Madrid (EL DEBARGE VOICE: "Who's Johnny?"), MLS 3.0, and blind ranking American players who never left North America. Whew. It's a lot. VINT…
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The Crimson Thunder Speaks (Guest: Adam Tuominen)
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1:26:27The Crimson Thunder Speaks Adam Tuominen — best known as Hunter Bradley, the Crimson Thunder Ranger from Power Rangers Ninja Storm — joins Jared for his first-ever long-form solo interview. In this candid and in-depth conversation, Adam shares stories from his journey as an Australian actor, including: Winning a Curtain Call Award for Frankie & Joh…
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Jim and Shai from Mow Buddy graced the dungeon with a visit to explain the Mow Buddy platfrom and share how it can provide jobs that are already pre qualifed to save you time and effort chasing leads and advertising. You need to listen to the interview to decide if the Mow Buddy platform is a good option for your business.…
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Growing Up With Smallville (Guest: Colin K Bass)
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2:04:37Ep. 162 – Growing Up With Smallville (with Colin Bass) Colin Bass returns to If You Give A Dad A Podcast to join Nick and Jared for a nostalgic deep dive into the first two seasons of Smallville! From Clark Kent’s early days in Smallville to Lex Luthor’s slow descent into villainy, we’re talking about what made this show such a huge part of our gen…
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Too Many Chinese Videos, Too Little Progress? Lets Fix That
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25:14Chinese learners today are surrounded by video, TikToks from tutors, YouTube explainers, online courses, sitcoms, and AI-powered tools promising to boost your progress. But with so much content, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck in passive learning. In this episode, we dive into how to actually learn Chinese through video. Jared and John discu…
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The Best USMNT XI Of All-Time, Finding A Place For Gio
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1:19:17Jason. Rodius. A classic edition of The Best Soccer Show. The boys get into a discussion about the best all-time eleven for the USMNT based on a team sent to Jason by soccer journalist Brian Straus. Then, some thoughts on Gio Reyna. Lots of thoughts, actually. There's some heat to the thoughts. Hot thoughts. Make sure you subscribe to get the video…
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Art Amplified (Guest: Jason Turner)
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1:49:15This week on If You Give a Dad a Podcast, Nick sits down with artist and musician Jason Turner for a creative deep-dive into the world of comic cons, sketchbooks, music, and more. Jason shares stories from the convention circuit, talks about his journey from early sketches to professional gigs, and gives us insight into his work on The Ripper Gene …
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Ignorance will kill your business with Peter Lynch
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1:22:24Peter has a history steeped in business practices banking and accounting, Peter has insights into small business that will help you succeed. Peter is a good friend of mine and I’ve been talking him into doing this interview for a while now and I know you will get a lot of value from the topics we cover.…
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Gold Cup Player Tiers, Americans On The Move, How Much Do You Pay Your Barber?
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1:16:04JASON AND JARED ARE BACK! The dynamic duo got together to finish off the Gold Cup review and to put players from this version of the USMNT into tiers for their ceiling as internationals. The boys also threw in a bit of talk about American players making moves this summer (and wonder who needs to make one ahead of the 2026 World Cup). Plus...haircut…
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Cartoons and Country Music (Guest: Scott Innes)
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1:30:29Episode 160 – Cartoons & Country Music (with Scott Innes) From voicing Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and Popeye to winning a CMA award and hosting a hit radio show—Scott Innes has done it all. In this episode, Scott shares his journey through voice acting, music, and broadcasting, along with the life lessons that shaped him—like the mindset that “those who d…
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Burnout, Breakthrough, and Fluency: Chaniece’s Story
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51:40Chaniece Chen didn’t just study Chinese, she built her own major, battled burnout in an intensive language program, and came back for more. In this episode, Jared talks with Chaniece about her 12-year journey in China, from struggling with tones to thriving in Shanghai as a translator, community organizer, and content creator. Chaniece opens up abo…
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Your business needs you to think about this
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1:22:25When you start a business you are training your brain to think about a whole lot of challenges you have never faced before...What are they? You probably have already thought about what tools to buy and the basics of impressing the customer with quality service, BUT, what does that look like? Do you wow them with technical knowledge or promise them …
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Ink-Stained and Horror-Brained (Guest: Mike Bockoven)
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1:58:26This week on If You Give a Dad a Podcast, Nick sits down for a chillingly insightful chat with horror author Mike Bockoven! Best known for his breakout novel FantasticLand, Mike dives deep into the story’s origins, its documentary-style format, and the real-life psychology behind the horrors that unfold. The two also talk about his upcoming novel C…
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Why teams are necessary to grow your business
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1:20:12Matthew Wandmaker has built his business on successful practices and systems that he has proven work well. We cover a lot of ground in this business heavy episode. If you wonder about what works and what doesnt work when you grow a business, this is a must listen episode.By Garry Ashton
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USMNT Drama, Gold Cup Quarterfinals, Americans On The Move With Dan Vaughn
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1:08:46With JRodius at the beach this week, Jason is joined by special guest fill-in co-host Dan Vaughn of Protagonist Soccer to talk about the big stories around the USMNT. 1. USMNT drama! Jason and Dan dissect the Pulisic situation and its potential impact on the USMNT moving forward 2. USA v. Costa Rica in the Gold Cup quarterfinals and our confidence …
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Phantom Force: A New Kind of Power (Guest: Aaron Coney)
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1:22:44This week, I’m joined by creator Aaron Coney to dive into the origin and evolution of Phantom Force, the bold new indie comic redefining what a hero story can be. We talk about the inspiration behind the series, the dual-story structure, his collaboration with Blake Foster, and the world-building that sets this universe apart from anything that cam…
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Crutch or Catalyst? The Truth About Pinyin
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27:40You’re reading Chinese, and there it is, pinyin over every character. It feels helpful, even comforting. But is it actually holding you back? In this episode, Jared and John explore how pinyin can become a crutch that cripples your Chinese progress and keeps you from truly mastering characters. They revisit Jared’s blog post from years ago, Pinyin …
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Felco - the name in pruning and secateurs
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52:58Luke Bennett visited us in the early days of the podcast. Less than 6 months in. Now he is working for Felco I wanted to catch up again and share Luke's wealth of product knowlege so you can learn more about these humble yet vital tools.By Garry Ashton
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Sydney's top suburbs for a lawn and garden business with Jared Rout
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1:22:26Jared started his business in the best suburbs of Sydney. We cover the pros and cons of working in the North Shore and we focus in on his setup for this to work well. Join SortScape today at www.sortscape.com/lawnstarsBy Garry Ashton
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USMNT Goes Down 4-0 To Switzerland: TBSS Postgame Show
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1:10:30The boys went live after the horrible USMNT performance against Switzerland in Nashville. Featuring some four-letter words and a call from JTT, Jonathan Taylor Tannenwald. Make sure you subscribe to The Best Soccer Show YouTube channel to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always…
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The Power Is Ours: Talking PR & Nostalgia With Joshua Moore
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2:01:00It’s Morphin’ Time on IYGADAP! This week, I’m joined by Joshua Moore, author of Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World. We go full fan mode as we dive into the legacy of the Power Rangers—from the toys that filled our childhood shelves to the seasons and storylines that shaped the franchise. Whether you’re Team Tommy or a sucker f…
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How to make your grass Coochie Green with Nick Court
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1:53:00Do you add a full range of lawn treatments to your lawn mowing run? or do you refer this onto a Coochie HydroGreen? Nick runs a Coochie HydroGreen on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and we spent two hours discussing his work life, some great banter on mulch v catch and robot mowers too.By Garry Ashton
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Starting Over in China: Chimsy’s Story of Risk, Grit, and Growth
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49:19In this episode, Jared sits down with Chimsy—marketer, meme connoisseur, and host of the China University Podcast—to dive deep into his unconventional journey from Costa Rica to China. What started as a challenge to prove a dismissive restaurant owner wrong turned into a life-changing adventure of language, culture, and self-discovery. Chimsy share…
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USMNT Gold Cup Roster Goes Shadow Squad, Blind Ranking Best American Soccer Goal Cellies
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1:14:33Jason and Jared were live on Thursday night talking about the USMNT Gold Cup roster that isn't anything like we hoped. The boys try to come up with a few decent lineups from the players going to the tournament, including some wild suggestions from the Rodius. After all the National Team talk, Jared gives Jason nine iconic American soccer goal celeb…
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Building A Brand: A New Era For IPW (Guest: Justin Somers)
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1:09:19Building the Brand: A New Era for IPW Justin gives us the inside scoop on IIn this episode, I sit down with Justin Somers, one of the new owners of Island Pro Wrestling out of Canada. We dive into what it takes to run a successful wrestling promotion today—from the importance of production quality and killer promos to the role social media plays in…
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I finally met Bachio adn we had a great time at the Diesel Dirt and Turf expo in Sydney. Shortly after we recorded this interview so you can get some insight into the Whipper Snipper destruction and mayhem along with his actual business which is growing in an area where he becoming quite a strong player…
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Gold Cup DEFCON, Biggest American Soccer Headlines In History, Galaxy WOES
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1:09:48The boys are back and going in on American soccer. This week, Jason and Jared talk about the USMNT Gold Cup prospects, our confidence levels around the team (USING THE PATENTED 'DEFCON' SCALE), and the decision by Christian Pulisic to play for Milan after pulling out of the USMNT summer. Then, some blind ranking. Jared throws Jason 11 of the bigges…
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Power, Passion & Page Turners (Guest: Melissa Flores)
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1:25:39In his first-ever solo interview on IYGADAP, Nick sits down with acclaimed writer Melissa Flores—known for her work on The Dead Lucky, Radiant Pink, Power Rangers, and more. This episode is a deep dive into the craft of writing, as Nick and Melissa connect over the shared challenges, joys, and creative journeys that come with being storytellers. Fr…
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Are AI Tutors the Future of Language Learning?
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36:55AI tutors are everywhere—but are they actually good for learning Chinese? In this episode, Jared and John take a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered language learning tools. They explore how these AI tutors work and why tools that work well in English often fall short in Chinese. You'll learn: - The surprising limitations of AI whe…
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Robot mowers are not taking our jobs...Dirk Streefkerk, Robot Mowers Australia
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1:43:09We talked to Dirk over two years ago about robotic mowers and how they work and if they suit a market with lawn and garden maintenance. This interview is a long awaited update. The new technology and a deeper dive into the functionality and practical uses within our industry. They will not suit everyone, but be sure to listen to this exciting topic…
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USMNT Gold Cup Roster Review: No Pulisic, No Party?
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1:17:42The Best Soccer Show boys are back to talk about the new USMNT roster dropped by head coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday. The headline is that Christian Pulisic asked to be left out of the summer Gold Cup tournament after a long couple of season for club and country. Was it the right choice for Pulisic and for Pochettino? There's a full roster b…
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Son of Trunks: From Fans to Filmmakers (Guests: D.J. Rivers and Colin K. Bass)
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1:45:45On this episode of IYGADAP, I'm joined by Colin K. Bass and DJ Rivers—two passionate creatives behind the fan-made series Dragonball: Son of Trunks. While both have been guests on the show before in separate interviews, this marks the first time they’re appearing together—and it doesn’t disappoint. DJ even pulls off a rare back-to-back appearance, …
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Re-release Michelle Wilson from 2022
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1:10:05This was recorded in November of 2022. The follow up interview is published today. Michelle has made a lot of changes in two and a half years.By Garry Ashton
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