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Nerd Roots

Nerd Roots

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Nerd Roots is Ben Fullon and Kia Sayyadi, two extreme nerds who have an unabashed love for everything nerdy. Each episode we'll be delving into someone's nerd-dom, finding out what they first loved, why they loved it, what they love now and how it's shaped them as people.
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Thirsty Nerds Podcast

Jamal, Chris, Clarence and Jairo

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Feeling thirsty? You've come to the right place. Here at the Thirsty Nerds Podcast we are about quenching the thirst of the nerd masses with news and discussions about comics, movies, video games and more. Now join us and get quenched.
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The Houseplant Coach

Veronica Oh Happy

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Get to the root of your houseplant problems with The Houseplant Coach! Whether you're a new plant parent or have a decades-old indoor jungle, you'll learn fabulous things. Join 'professional plant nerd' Veronica as she explores the not-so-common answers to many common houseplant maladies.
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Step into the world of indoor cannabis cultivation with the Grodan GroShow Podcast, your reliable source of rootzone management. Join host Riley Jones as he explores cutting-edge stone wool growing techniques and industry insights with experts and growing legends from across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, the GroShow is your go-to podcast for growing quality cannabis at any scale, batch after batch.
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A podcast discussing all things pertaining to Sorcery: Contested Realm the Trading Card Game. From upcoming news, events, and speculations, to current developments, deck brews, card coverage, and community happenings. Your #1 source for all things Sorcery!
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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News

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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News (NNNN) explores, discusses, and nerd’splains some of the most interesting nerd topics of the day. The podcast consists of Fergal and Tim, (the weakest links by a country mile) who ask some seriously basic questions of co-hosts Kristian and Jess. Kristian (who is very nerdy) will actually help you understand things a little better while Jess (the TURBO NERD) has some real answers to fascinating topics of the day. This podcast is set in the town of Moose Jaw, Saskatche ...
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Here at The Root we’ve always loved, praised, and centered Black literature in the broader conversation. Each week host Maiysha Kai sits down with an author we love to talk about their work, what inspires them, and what they hope to contribute to the culture at large. Guests so far include Nikole Hannah Jones, Brittney Cooper, Stacey Abrams, Ibram X. Kendi, Ijeoma Oluo, Morgan Jerkins, and Claudia Rankine.
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Amerime Junkies

Amerime Junkies

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"Get ready for a nerdy thrill ride! We're diving into video games, anime, comics, movies, and more. Join us on this unpredictable adventure through geekdom – it's a wild journey you won't want to miss! 🚀🎮📺📚💥"
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This podcast lifts the veil on all topics related to STEM in academia: research, teaching, writing, speaking, and other professional topics. Darren Lipomi is a professor of nanoengineering, chemical engineering, and materials science at UC San Diego. He obtained his PhD in chemistry from Harvard in 2010 (w/ George Whitesides) and was a postdoc at Stanford in chemical engineering from '10-'12 (w/ Zhenan Bao). He is a recipient of the PECASE and became full professor in 2019. Thanks to NSF CBE ...
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Warm blanket of a baseball podcast where every week I chat with someone about how they fell in love with baseball and why they love baseball now. I will be talking to fans, players, players' family members, members of the media, celebs, and team staff––as wide a variety of people as possible.This is a podcast for everyone, no matter what team you root for!
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Root beer, libraries, fresh notebooks, the blue sky--the world is full of things to love. And yet, somehow, despite being surrounded by wonders, we get too busy to notice. We get caught in anxiety. We get stuck in the vitriol of the internet. But ... there is an antidote to all of this. All we have to do is pay attention to the blessings arounds us. That's what "I Heart This" is for. We believe that appreciation is one the highest callings of a human being. Our mission is to remind you that ...
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One-Hit Wonder Why?

Eric Hasenjager

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Join music nerd Eric Hasenjager as he goes on his spiritual and important quest to review EVERY one-hit wonder’s album on the face of the earth. He’ll give you a brief history lesson of the artist or band then review every track on and tell you if there is hidden gold or music mold on these one-hit wonder records.
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TrailMix 2016

Scripps Washington Bureau

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A weekly podcast about the 2016 campaign. Produced by the folks at DecodeDC out of the Scripps Washington Bureau, it offers insight, a healthy dose of skepticism and some profanity. Hosted by Scripps politics reporter Miranda Green, Daily Beast social media editor Asawin Suebsaeng and Independent Journal politics editor Justin Green. Tune in Wednesdays.
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If you're looking to kick back with a fun, laid back take on Gaming, Tech, Music, and whatever random topic might draw out a good laugh you've come to the right place. Join me, SrslyShadows, for a chill bi-weekly podcast about the lovely world of gaming... or any other subject that comes up along the way! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdtelligentpodcast/support
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Basic Folk

The Bluegrass Situation

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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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I was invited by the School of Medicine and Dentistry to participate in a panel discussion on Health and Wellness for Graduate Students. The panel was organized by Jeff Koslofsky, who has a large catalogue of excellent resources for graduate students in the sciences, engineering, and medicine.Original postings here so you can subscribe/follow: http…
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Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about 'Wild and Clear and Blue,' the new album from I'm With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights int…
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Glowing balls of energy appear out of nowhere only to vanish a few seconds later. Ball lightning is strange, rare, and unexplained. In this episode, we explore the mystery, prod at the boundary between folklore and science and ask how, when evidence is scarce, we can figure out what is true. Check out our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com…
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Marvel releases its 2nd film of the year, Thunderbolts. Does this film stand on its own without any big-name characters? Does the comedy land or does it fall on its face? Come find out NERDS!!!! Plugs Sumo Insta/Twitter: @artofsumo Stooge Prime Twitter: @StoogePrime Jest One Insta/Twitter: @jest_uno KING Youtube/Tiktok: ⁨@whatskingmaking⁩…
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Ryan Coogler enters the realm of horror in style with his newest film, "Sinners". He proves you can still take an old genre and breathe new life into it in modern times. Please sit back and relax as we sink our teeth into this latest blockbuster. Guest: Jarmel Tiktok/Insta: @telemelly89 Twitter: @blaqzart Plugs Sumo Insta/Twitter: @artofsumo Stooge…
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There are no get rich quick schemes, but if you have a PhD or are getting one, you knew that already. However, there are some ways of developing financial security that are open to PhDs that may not be so available to others, even though you spent most of your 20s earning very little income. In this quick monologue, I say some things that may be co…
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Ever fall in love with a show or anime… only to realize it’s over after one season? Yeah, us too. This week, the Amerime Junkies crew dives into the greatest One Season Wonders — shows that delivered fire and dipped before giving us the closure we deserved. From Deadman Wonderland to The Get Down and beyond, we’re shouting out the legends that got …
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Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris talk to Lizzie and Cindy for Basic Folk on-board the Cayamo cruise in front of a live audience. We get down to business in addressing NICE things by asking Mary what kind of shoes she's wearing – as she has a reputation for enjoying the good stuff, especially on her feet. After that, we asked and Jaimee Harris enthus…
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Catching up (01:27) Oblivion returns (08:06) Switch 2 pre-orders and pricing (12:03) Discord Chronicles (17:45) Bet (Kakegurui adaptation) (27:29) Trailers!!! (33:39) Darth Maul series (49:17) City of the Wolves (55:27) Godzilla news!!! (01:02:01) Blade....what could have been (01:08:40) Coolger to work on x-files (01:16:55) The return of "Tremors"…
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Sometimes it seems like the world would be better off without the internet. What do we do when the technologies that promised to connect us, divide us instead? What do we do when the internet spawns trolls and bullies and misinformation? What would it take to make the internet … kind? In today’s episode: two different teens whose lives were changed…
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I don't usually make videos/podcasts specific to a time, but given the magnitude of the crisis in academic research, I made an exception. To try to add light to the heat, I took some time to chat with my colleague, Prof. Marc Porosoff, co-host of the PodCAT also at the University of Rochester, to discuss our reactions to cuts in federal funding for…
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In this episode of The Amerime Junkies Podcast, we're chopping it up with the ever-stylish and insightful Webster Styles — content creator, men’s fashion expert, scent connoisseur, convention goer, and movie buff. Whether he’s breaking down the best colognes for the season or recapping his latest con adventure, Webster brings a unique blend of soph…
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In this wild episode of The Junkies Podcast, we sit down with Andrew from Realm Jumpers—a man who's lived what most anime fans only dream (or have nightmares) about: a real-life version of the Hunter x Hunter exams. From grueling physical trials to high-stakes mental games, Andrew walks us through the intense, bizarre, and sometimes downright dange…
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Welcome to our comic book review segment, where we explore what's new in comics and discuss ongoing stories. Comic book News (00:26) Absolute Green Lantern #1 (03:18) Daredevil: Cold Day in hell #1 (16:13) Ironheart: Bad Chemistry #1 (21:24) Assorted Crisis Events #1 (32:15) X-Manhunt Omega (40:56) Recommends (01:05:06)…
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The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a "paid vacation." Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance be…
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Language is impossibly complicated. And yet, nearly everyone uses it with ease. Where does it come from? In this episode we look for clues to answer this question in the story of the world’s newest language, how it arose, and what it tells us about what it means to be human. References Blunden, A. (1990). The invention of Nicaraguan sign language .…
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There is a lot of incorrect information out there on the role of research funding in the economy. Does it waste money or create it? Here, I use some data and back-of-the-envelope projections from my own lab at UC San Diego and University of Rochester to argue that a $10M investment in the form of grants & contracts will generate many hundreds of mi…
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Originally from the village of Mutungo, Uganda (near the country's capital of Kampala), Jon Muq's journey to his current life of touring with an Austin, Texas home-base has been unconventional. Onboard the Cayamo cruise earlier this year, we talked to Jon about his childhood experiences, including fetching water with friends and "We Are the World,"…
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In this episode of the Amerime Media Podcast, we're diving deep with Philadelphia's own Chuck Styles—​a powerhouse visual artist, painter, and creative director whose work has left an indelible mark on pop culture. From his early days in Philly to collaborations with giants like EA Sports (Madden 23), Topps, the Chicago Bulls, and NASCAR, Chuck's j…
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Tourists are obnoxious...unless you're one of them. We all want adventure, but every adventure happens in someone else's backyard. Hawai'i knows this better than anyplace. This episode is part two (of a two-part series) about what I learned from my travels in Hawai’i. In it, I ponder, "How can we visit paradise without paving it?" and "What do we o…
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Catching up (03:21) Trailer!!! (09:18) Switch 2 news and Backlash (38:45) Emma Frost in Rivals, Gooner Game??? (52:49) The Minecraft Movie Experience (01:02:21) China Halts American films (01:08:2) HIM (01:11:13) Salvatore Ganacci in Fatal Fury (01:15:01) John Boyega vs Star Wars fans (01:21:35) Tekken 8 season 2 patches (01:28:11) Ending (01:44:52…
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Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minded radical songwriters aboard the 2025 edition of Cayamo, a roots music cruise. Our conversation kicks off with Ani sharing her transformative experience performing as Persephone in the Broadway show 'H…
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Tourists are obnoxious...unless you're one of them. We all want adventure, but every adventure happens in someone else's backyard. Hawai'i knows this better than anyplace. In this episode what I learned from my travels in Hawai’i about "How can we visit paradise without paving it?" and "What do we owe the places we visit?"…
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SUP NERDS!!! In this episode, we check back in with DC Comics' Absolute line and Marvel's X-Men to see how they're holding up. Plugs Sumo Insta/Twitter: @artofsumo Stooge Prime Twitter: @StoogePrime Jest One Insta/Twitter: @jest_uno KING tiktok : @whatskingmaking Video Editor Discord- dravothedrgon Telegram-DravotheDragon…
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The legendary Loudon Wainwright III, whose career has spanned over five decades, is known for his deeply personal songwriting and sharp wit – and oversharing. The patriarch of the Wainwright folk dynasty (which includes Rufus, Martha, their late mother Kate McGarrigle, as well as Lucy and her mother Suzzy Roche), Loudon reflects on the balance betw…
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Send us a text In Episode 20 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones welcomes Grodan Crop Specialist Jon Jirikovec for a deep dive into one of the most important (and often underestimated) parts of a successful grow: initial substrate saturation and rooting strategy. From troubleshooting dry-back issues to dialing in daily irrigations, Jon shares …
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What is humanity’s greatest achievement? Language? Science? Space travel? I’m not sure how you define greatness, but I would offer this one for consideration: A little over 40 years ago, humankind eradicated smallpox. In today’s episode, a celebration of the knowledge, the work, and the people who made it happen. And why they deserve to be remember…
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Join us as we explore the last couple of weeks' worth of news from the realms of movies, video games, and comic books. COME GET SOME YOU NERDS!! Catching up (01:16) Trailers!!! (07:31) Snow white flops (27:06) Game informer returns (35:37) Doomsday cast review (40:04) Nintendo Direct (56:02) Ray Park was almost Iron fist (01:05:08) Twerking Venom (…
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Learn about causes of different types of leaf yellowing, soil mushrooms vs slime mold, and then it’s a long discussion about different kinds of intentional community building, “independence as trauma response” that we all carry, and ideas about building interconnected communities right where we are ❤️…
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Olivia Ellen Lloyd's latest album, 'Do It Myself,' sees the West Virginia-born Brooklyn-based songwriter reflecting on the powerful imagery of water. She shares how it has been a source of grounding and calmness in her life, from childhood memories spent on the Potomac River to her current love for the ocean, these elements have shaped her artistic…
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Today I’m delighted to talk to poet and artist, Bianca Stone. Stone is the author of a number of poetry collections including Someone Else’s Wedding Vows, The Moebius Strip Club of Grief, and What is Otherwise Infinite, which won the Vermont Book Award in 2022. She is also a poetry comic artist who uses illustration to illuminate her own poetry and…
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Have you ever listened to a podcast and learned about some previously-unheard-of way you’ve been harming your plants, then said “wait, is this really true? That’s odd…”? Well, here’s an example of that - and the solution (guess what - the solution is a team of nerds who are strangers to each other because that’s the power of the internet and the pl…
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Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, has led an illustrious, sometimes mysterious career which has spanned decades and genres. Hailing from and still living in Lexington, KY, in our Basic Folk conversation Will reflects on his journey from a young artist struggling to find his place in the music world to a seasoned musician who embrace…
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What makes a successful life? Whether we think about it or not, every day, we live out our answer to that question. Our choices become a story about what we value. Together, they make us who we are. In today’s episode, one poet’s iconoclastic answer to that question, and what you and I might learn from it about what it takes to live a good life.…
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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this Episode, we sit and talk Grey Wolves with the leader of the wolf pack, the wolf man himself, Luis Silva aka 2Fluent. He is known for his wolf memes and anti-frog propaganda in the Sorcery community, however what he is perhaps known best for is piloting a Wolf Deck. Join…
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Join us as we explore the last couple of weeks' worth of news from the realms of movies, video games, and comic books. COME GET SOME YOU NERDS!! Catching up (00:55) Powerpuff girls CW leak (10:20) The Defenders return?!?!? (16:38) Daredevil: Born again thoughts (19:08) Recession = Thick anime girl thighs? (28:20) Marvel 1943 will release late 2025 …
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Rose Cousins and Edie Carey's friendship has blossomed for over two decades. On the occasion of Rose releasing her new album, 'Conditions of Love - Vol 1,' the pair appear on Basic Folk to discuss the new music. They reflect on their early days and their first meeting as well as the ways they’ve influenced each other's careers and personal growth. …
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Poems are just arrangements of sounds, marks on a page. But the right one can change history, outlast civilizations, and turn a respectable men into wandering vagabonds. In this episode: poetry, why we need it, and how a 13th century love affair changed it forever. Ten Life-changing Poems (For People Who Don't Read Poetry) "A Brief for the Defense"…
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When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good "for a ten year old." The older Hull knew Sierra had a fiery passion for the instrument and he knew exactly how to motivate his daughter. He went on to say that if she wanted to go to jams and porch-play for the rest of her life, she'd learned enough. He gave her realisti…
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What do lovers of a democracy do when they share a country with people who are explicitly anti-democratic? How does a divided people build a government based on compromise when they won’t even listen to each other. Today, we put questions like these to Vermont State Representative, Mike Mrowicki. Mike shares his hopeful take on democracy, lessons l…
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Join us as we explore the last couple of weeks' worth of news from the realms of movies, video games, and comic books. COME GET SOME YOU NERDS!! Catching up (00:25) Monster Hunter Wilds First impressions (06:24) Sherk 5 teaser (11:23) He Man Live action cast (20:03) No Black Panther Spin off (34:31) Warner bros Cancels Wonder Woman and More (38:33)…
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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! Folk Files is a podcast hosted by Olivia Harding that seeks to uncover the mysteries of folk music through the ages and dive deep into the tangled history of murder ballads, sea shanties, rebel songs, and other music th…
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Send us a text In episode 19 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones sits down with Jared Toogood of Plant Nerd to break down the techniques helping growers fine-tune their operations. From advanced lighting strategies to precision irrigation and pheno-hunting for elite genetics, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Jared shares how re…
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