Best Tariq Raouf Podcasts (2025)

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Revisiting 'Her' in the Age of AI with Mona Chalabi 1:58:19

37m ago1:58:19

1:58:19

On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Mona Chalabi re-examine Her (2013) now that generative AI is actively ruining the world. Here are the articles we cite -- https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a62452522/ai-girlfriend/ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a64444507/men-asking-chatgpt-for-dating-advice/ https://fut…

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Dazed and Confused with Maris Kreizman 1:15:14

7d ago1:15:14

1:15:14

This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Maris Kreizman discuss Dazed and Confused (1993)! Alright, alright, alright! Follow Maris on social media at @mariskreizman | check out her newsletter at www.themarisreview.com | buy her new book I Want to Burn This Place Down wherever books are sold! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bechdel Cast Midwest Tour Alert! 4:29

12d ago4:29

4:29

We're going on a Midwest Tour soon and we're covering the STAR WARS PREQUELS! The intersectional feminist discourse you desperately need on Episodes I, II, and III, baby!!! We'll be doing shows in the following cities: Indianapolis - August 30 Chicago - August 31 Madison - September 4 Minneapolis - September 7 Tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See o…

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Air Bud with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays 2:01:30

17d ago2:01:30

2:01:30

On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guests Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays break all the rules in the podcast rulebook by discussing Air Bud (1997)! P.S. grab tickets to the Bechdel Cast midwest tour at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Follow Lindy on IG at @thelindywest, Meagan at @importantmeagan, and their podcast at @textmebackpod See omnystud…

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Perfect Blue with Giana and Chika of Shoujo Sundae 1:29:30

24d ago1:29:30

1:29:30

This week, special guests Chika and Giana, hosts of Shoujo Sundae podcast, join to discuss Perfect Blue (1997). Here's the Substack we reference in the episode -- https://animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-real-history-of-perfect-blue* Follow Shoujo Sundae on social media at @shoujosundae and check out the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts…

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Adventures in Babysitting with Maebe A. Girl 1:29:54

1M ago1:29:54

1:29:54

Don't f**k with the Bechdel Cast on this episode on Adventures in Babysitting (1987) with special guest Maebe A. Girl! Don't forget to grab tickets to our upcoming Midwest Tour at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Follow Maebe A. Girl on Instagram at @maebeagirl and visit https://maebeforstatesenate.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jaws 1:53:11

1M ago1:53:11

1:53:11

We're gonna need a bigger... Bechdel Cast episode? And we got one with this episode on Jaws (1975)... check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for our upcoming tour dates in the Midwest! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Blue Crush with Melody Kamali 1:37:27

2M ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Surf's up! Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Melody Kamali are catching waves and talking Blue Crush (2002). Follow Melody on social media at @melodykamali See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Women Have Curves (with new intro!) with Mala Muñoz 1:57:52

2M ago1:57:52

1:57:52

This week, we're re-releasing our episode on Real Women Have Curves with special guest Mala Muñoz -- with a new introduction that contains information and resources on how to support communities impacted by the recent escalation of ICE raids in LA and other areas. Visit linktr.ee/bechdelcast to check out links to the various resources! See omnystud…

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Addams Family Values with Ali Nahdee 1:41:09

2M ago1:41:09

1:41:09

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ali Nahdee head to summer camp to discuss Addams Family Values (1993). Here's Ali's YouTube video about the film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf3iHldULIk as well as the pieces we mentioned - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/thanksgiving-coronavirus-health-indigenous-peoples_n_5fbd44bbc5b6e4b1ea464350 …

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Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) with Crystal 1:50:55

2M ago1:50:55

1:50:55

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Crystal sink their teeth into Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)! Follow Crystal on social media at @crystalwillseeyounow and check out Camp Classics podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Swing Girls with Ayumi Shinozaki 1:34:02

2M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ayumi Shinozaki form a jazz band and discuss Swing Girls (2004)! Follow Ayumi on social media at @ayusheknows, check out her podcast Sparkleside Chats and follow it at @magicalgirlayu, and check out the new podcast Charm Point Radio, coming soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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ALISON BECHDEL IS ON THE BECHDEL CAST!!! 44:41

3M ago44:41

44:41

THE MOMENT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Very special guest ALISON BECHDEL — ever heard of her??? — joins us to talk about her new comic novel '`Spent,' the Bechdel Test, and more! Check out Alison's website at https://dykestowatchoutfor.com | see her book tour dates at https://dykestowatchoutfor.com/blog | buy her book 'Spent' at https://bookshop.…

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Holes with Korama Danquah 2:10:53

3M ago2:10:53

2:10:53

This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Korama Danquah dig deep into the movie Holes (2003)! Follow Korama on social media at @koramadrama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Always Be My Maybe with Keah Brown 1:33:30

3M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Keah Brown discuss Always Be My Maybe (2019)! Here's the link for Jamie's upcoming book events -- https://us.macmillan.com/tours/jamie-loftus-raw-dog/ -- Follow Keah on Instagram at @keah_maria and check out her website at https://keahbrown.com and here are the links mentioned in the episode -- htt…

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Twilight with Diannely Antigua 2:19:15

3M ago2:19:15

2:19:15

We're irrevocably re-covering Twilight (2008) with special guest Diannely Antigua! As if you could outrun us!!! Here are the various pieces / links from the episode: https://www.hcn.org/issues/44-11/the-quileute-reservation-copes-with-tourists-brought-by-twilight/ https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/truth_vs_twilight/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret with Kate Helen Downey 1:43:09

4M ago1:43:09

1:43:09

You must! You must! You must listen to Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Kate Helen Downey chat about Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret! Check out Kate's podcast, Cramped, wherever you get your podcasts, and follow Kate on Instagram at @katehelendowney and on TikTok at @kateiscramped See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Muriel's Wedding 2:11:11

4M ago2:11:11

2:11:11

Jamie and Caitlin get invited to Muriel's Wedding! Here's the Guardian piece we reference - https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/nov/13/muriels-wedding-is-a-feminist-masterpiece-and-more-relevant-than-ever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Babygirl (2024) with Emma Alamo 1:58:19

4M ago1:58:19

1:58:19

This week, babygirls Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Emma Alamo drink a full glass of milk while discussing Babygirl (2024). Here's the piece by Angelica Jade Bastién - https://www.vulture.com/article/the-ending-of-babygirl-explained.html and here's the piece by Jourdain Searles - https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/purely-carnal/ Follow Emma on …

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Snakes on a Plane 1:47:35

4M ago1:47:35

1:47:35

On this completely normal and very sincere episode, Jamie and Caitlin discuss the mother fucking feminist masterpiece Snakes on a Plane! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Pride and Prejudice (2005) 2:05:10

5M ago2:05:10

2:05:10

We're bewitching you body and soul by unlocking this Matreon episode on Pride and Prejudice (2005). Check on Caitlin's unpcoming comedy shows & workshops in State College, PA and Brooklyn, NY -- tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Little Rascals with Tariq Ra'ouf 1:28:52

5M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

This week, little rascals Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Tariq Ra'ouf head to their clubhouse and discuss The Little Rascals (1994)! Follow Tariq on social media at @tariq_raouf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Rye Lane with Shelli Nicole 1:41:23

5M ago1:41:23

1:41:23

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Shelli Nicole stroll through south London and chat about Rye Lane (2023). Follow Shelli on Instagram at @ayoshelli and check out her website at www.hishelli.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Substance 1:35:02

5M ago1:35:02

1:35:02

This week, Jamie and Caitlin are one. Will they respect the balance? Find out on this episode about The Substance! Here's the Making-Of Featurette we mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H64HNvXrqU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Paris is Burning with DoctorJonPaul 1:28:40

5M ago1:28:40

1:28:40

House of Bechdel Cast presents an episode on Paris Is Burning with special guest DoctorJonPaul! Here is Jon's piece on the movie: https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/06/paris-is-burning-rerelease-controversy-legacy.html / here is more information about the Dorian Corey story: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/a-famous-drag-queen-a-mummy-in-th…

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Target's Mass Surveillance Police Partnership: A Deep Dive with Marjaan Sirdar 1:16:29

6M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Don’t miss this deep dive into Target's dystopian mass surveillance police partnership. I spoke with South Minneapolis activist and freelance journalist Marjaan Sirdar about his astounding findings after completing a 12-part investigative series titled 21st Century Jim Crow in the North Star City: How Target Corp., the City of Minneapolis, and Henn…

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Zoolander with Kenice Mobley 1:14:40

6M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

The Bechdel Cast is so hot on this episode where Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Kenice Mobley discuss Zoolander (2001). Here is more information about the humanitarian crisis happening in the DRC - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/21/a-guide-to-the-decades-long-conflict-in-dr-congo Follow Kenice on Instagram at @kenicemobley and check out h…

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Plan B (2021) with Danielle Bezalel 1:43:59

6M ago1:43:59

1:43:59

On today's episode, special guest Danielle Bezalel joins to help us celebrate Caitlin's hysterectomy/uterectomy and to discuss the Hulu original movie Plan B (2021)! Follow Danielle and her podcast, Sex Ed with DB, on Instagram at @sexedwithdbpodcast, on TikTok at @sexedwithdb, and at the website sexedwithdb.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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The Secret Life of Bees with Maya Williams 1:37:29

6M ago1:37:29

1:37:29

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Maya Williams harvest honey and discuss The Secret Life of Bees! Follow Maya on Instagram at @emmdubb16 and check out eir website at mayawilliamspoet.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Aquamarine with Demma Strausbaugh & Imani Davis 1:22:33

6M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

On this episode mermaids Caitlin, Jamie, and special guests Imani Davis and Demma Strausbaugh (hosts of Players - A Film Industry Podcast) emerge from the ocean and become human to discuss Aquamarine! Here's the piece from Lez Hang Out podcast - https://www.lezhangoutpod.com/eps/sbg99aquamarine#:~:text=If%20you%20haven't%20seen,with%20her%20and%20s…

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Salt of this Sea with Yasmina Tawil 1:32:37

7M ago1:32:37

1:32:37

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Yasmina Tawil discuss Salt of This Sea (2008)! Check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for links to Solidarity Cinema, Palestine Film Index, Palestinian Film Calendar, and Cinema Arabiyya! Follow Yasmina on Instagram at @yasmina.tawil and check out her website www.yasmina-tawil.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Forrest Gump with Maia aka Broey Deschanel 1:54:01

7M ago1:54:01

1:54:01

Life may be like a box of chocolates, but on this episode, you know exactly what you're gonna get, which is Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Maia Wyman aka Broey Deschanel talking about Forrest Gump (1994)! Follow Maia on Instagram at @broey_deschanel, on YouTube at youtube.com/BroeyDeschanel, and check out her podcast, Rehash! Here's our guest's …

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Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging with Kate Cheka 1:40:41

7M ago1:40:41

1:40:41

On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Kate Cheka dicuss kissing and cats and Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging (2008)! Follow Kate on Instagram at @katecheka, visit her website at katecheka.co.uk for tickets to upcoming tour dates, and grab tickets to her London shows at https://sohotheatre.com/events/kate-cheka-a-messiah-comes/ See …

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Goodfellas 2:04:40

7M ago2:04:40

2:04:40

As far back as we can remember, we've always wanted to unlock our Matreon episode on Goodfellas. Grab tickets to our upcoming shows + livestreams at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Eight Crazy Nights with Alex Danton-Klein 1:28:27

8M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Alex Danton-Klein spend one wild episode discussing Eight Crazy Nights. Follow Alex at @zinniasocialistsupplyco on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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A Bechdel Cast Year in Review + Tour Plug! 30:53

8M ago30:53

30:53

On this mini-sode, Jamie and Caitlin discuss what we watched this past year, movies we're looking foward to, plans for future episodes, and of course, plugged our upcoming live shows in January -- tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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A Very Bechdel Cast Tour Announcement! Live Shows + Livestreams in January 2025! 5:07

8M ago5:07

5:07

Awooga! We're going on another little tour in January 2025, in which we are doing live shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland, OR -- AND livestreaming the LA and Portland shows! Tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Los Angeles - January 19 - A Bechdel Cast Celebration! live show + livestream! San Francisco - January 23 - Shrektanic Presents …

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 1:13:18

8M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

On this episode, Caitlin and Jamie *lampoon* the movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Eyes Wide Shut with Honey Pluton 1:46:30

8M ago1:46:30

1:46:30

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Honey Pluton don their masks and cloaks and Gregorian chant about Eyes Wide Shut. Follow Honey at @honeypluton on Instagram and check out the podcast Up Good! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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A Very Bechdel Tour Announcement - Shows + Livestreams! 7:06

9M ago7:06

7:06

We're taking the week off from a normal episode to plug our upcoming West Coast Tour in January 2025!! Live shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland, PLUS the LA and Portland shows will be live-streamed! PLUS there's a bonus solo show of Jamie's in LA on November 29! All tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Gladiator with Emma Southon 1:36:50

9M ago1:36:50

1:36:50

On this episode, gladiators Caitlinus, Jamieus, and special guest Emma Southon enter the Colosseum to battle with Gladiator (2000). Follow Emma at @emmasouthon on Instagram and check out her website -- where you can learn more about her books -- at www.emmasouthon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1:25:33

9M ago1:25:33

1:25:33

Jamie and Caitlin phone home and chat about E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Triangle of Sadness with James Adomian 1:25:56

9M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Beautiful models Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest James Adomian discuss Triangle of Sadness on the intercom of a luxury yacht! Follow James on Instagram at @jadomian and check out his website jamesadomian.com and his special, Path of Most Resistance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fresh (2022) 1:23:24

9M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Jamie and Caitlin meet at the grocery store for a little discussion about Fresh (2022). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Get Out with Korama Danquah 2:10:49

10M ago2:10:49

2:10:49

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Korama Danquah discuss Get Out! Here are the articles we cite: the NextShark piece "Why ‘Get Out’, a Movie About Anti-Black Racism, Had an Asian Character" - https://nextshark.com/get-out-film-asian-character-racism-llag / the Bustle piece "Why The Asian Character In 'Get Out' Matters" - https://ww…

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Frida with Angela Campos 1:58:22

10M ago1:58:22

1:58:22

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Angela Campos chat about Frida (and of course, Alfred Molina)! Follow Angela at @angelacmps on Instagram! Here are the pieces we referenced: "Frida Kahlo and Questions of Identity" by Tanya Núñez -- https://www.nunez.media/is-frida-kahlo-problematic/ Salma Hayek's NYT op-ed, "Harvey Weinstein Is My Monst…

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From Dusk Till Dawn with Vanessa Guerrero 1:20:19

10M ago1:20:19

1:20:19

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Vanessa Guerrero discuss From Dusk Till Dawn at their favorite local watering hole, the Twitty Twister! Follow Vanessa at @nessguerrero on Twitter and at @snesguerrero everywhere else, and check out her show 'Ten Minute Power Hour' at https://gamegrumps.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Ginger Snaps with Olivia Woodward 1:41:30

10M ago1:41:30

1:41:30

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Olivia Woodward get their werewolf periods and discuss Ginger Snaps! Follow Olivia on Instagram at @livnative93 Made To Be Monsters: ‘Ginger Snaps’atranslog.medium.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Jenan Matari: Palestinian Roots & the Power of Social Media 58:24

10M ago58:24

58:24

I had the honor of speaking with award-winning Palestinian-American producer, content creator, and storyteller Jenan Matari back in June. Jenan has been harnessing the power of her voice and her social media platform to shine light on Palestine’s history and present reality amidst this genocide. We spoke about the ways that social media has been us…

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Jawbreaker with Crystal 1:26:37

11M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Crystal lick away all the layers of the movie Jawbreaker! Follow Crystal at @crystalwillseeyounow on all platforms! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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