Best Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 617: The Anti-Modernity of the Young and the Old (ft. Jess) 1:04:17

5d ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Jess and Teen rail against modernity, a tendency it seems of the young and the old, but not of those stuck in the fat middle slog of life. The retreat of culture from physical real estate, the Hobbesian all-against-all ethic of the social media era, and how none of this is new, it's just getting worse. And an extended discussion in the bonus around…

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Ep. 615:The Human Zoo (ft. Jess) 1:00:57

16d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Jess joins Teen to reflect on 8 years of friendship through working on Plan A, the endless treadmill of careerism, and how we all live in a Human Zoo. Made by and for humans.Part 1 of 2For bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 613: Set the World on FIRE (ft. Jess) 1:00:31

26d ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Jess and Teen talk about a long running theme on this podcast: the trap of professional managerial class careerism, the cognitive traps built into it, and potential ways to get out of playing the squid game.Part 1 of 2Bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 611: Why This Is Not Iraq Redux 27:05

1M ago27:05

27:05

Shorter pod today where Teen gives his thoughts on why we aren't facing Iraq War Redux, and why liberals are engaging in mass self-deception as a form of covert therapy rather than an assertion of their (completely discredited) world view.Bonus pod this week is a discussion with Carl Zha about initial impressions of the US bombing of Iran, as well …

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Ep. 609: What If We Just Fade Away? (ft. Steve) 1:02:39

1M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Steve joins Teen from HK to talk about soft retirement plans. What if instead of working your ass off like a chimp until you earn the brass ring (FAKE), we just hit a target number and fade into 'maintenance' mode?Part 1 of 2For access to Part 2 and bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 606: Asia's Utopian Tech Futurism (ft. John Pang) 1:20:04

2M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

John Pang joins Teen to discuss the contrast between America's dark vision of tech leading us into a dystopain near-future, while Asia dreams of a tech utopia. And theories on why China is building data centers in space.Part 1 of 2.To get access to bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 604: Taiwan's Rootless Cosmopolitans (ft. Angelica Oung) 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Angelica Oung joins Teen from Taipei to talk about perfect bilingualism, wayward Taiwanese politics, and Noah Smith's weaboo fixations.Pt. 1 of 2Bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 602: Father-Mothers (ft. Shan) 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Shan and Teen talk about Evgenia Kovda's epic multi-day Twitter rant against stunted American adults who refuse to grow up, have children, and become 'tethered to life'. Do only parents experience the primal source of love? Can only parents be trusted to save the world? Why is the Pope an unmarried, childless bachelor?A married couple tackles these…

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Ep. 600: So How Did Moving To China Go? (ft Q Anthony Ali) 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Q Anthony Ali joins Teen from Tianjin to talk about leaving Toronto, starting a new chapter in life in China, and the small things about adjusting to life in China.Pt 1 of 2To access bonus pods: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 597: The Dog-Eat-Dog World (ft. CS Taniguchi) 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

CS Taniguchi joins Teen to talk about trying to live your best life in an objectively bad era.Part 1 of 2To get access to Part 2 and all bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 595: The Asian American-ness of Jewish Movies (ft. Trevor Beaulieu) 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Trevor joins Jess and Teen to follow up on the discussion of Jewish American culture and its under-appreciated impact on American culture overall (see ep. 586). This time with a focus on the films 'Annie Hall' and 'Quiz Show' and how the Asian American experience echoes these earlier works, but in ways that don't often get expressed in Asian Americ…

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Ep. 593: L-Day Has Cometh (ft. Mike) 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

Mike joins Teen to break down last week's "Liberation Day" against the whole world, the stock market meltdown, and what kind of sense can be made of what seems to be economic seppuku by the United States. What does any of this shit mean?Part 1 of 2To access bonus pods: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 591: People Are Just Bugging Out (ft. Mike) 55:53

4M ago55:53

55:53

Mike joins Teen to talk about figuring out an alternative to the career-family path, people just cracking under the pressure, and The White Lotus.Part 1 of 2.For access to bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 590: Is China Switching to Offense? (ft. John Pang) 1:26:29

4M ago1:26:29

1:26:29

John Pang joins Teen to talk about Trump's escalating trade war with China, and why we in America may have grown complacent with China only playing defense i.e. responding in kind and proportion to American aggression. Is it possible that era of Chinese conservatism is over, and that we could see China taking the tempo of the fight and switching to…

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Ep. 588: Privatization and the Collapse of Higher Education (ft. Chong and Prof Fred) 1:04:20

5M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Prof Fred Lee and Chong join Teen to talk about the state of higher education, why universities are bloated with administrators but short on full time professors and instructors, and the way college and grad/professional programs have become finishing schools to sell oneself into the corporate market.Part 1 of 2To access Part 2 and all bonus episod…

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Ep. 586: 90s Media Culture and the Jewish POV (ft. Treavor Beaulieu) 1:07:02

5M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Trevor from Champagne Sharks joins after a long hiatus to talk with Jess and Teen about 90s media culture, the context-lite stochastic New York City of primetime sitcoms, the exceptionalism of 'Seinfeld', and crypto-Jews.Part 1 of 2. To access Part 2 and all bonus episodes, become a supporter at patreon.com/planamag…

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Ep. 584: Degen Saturday Morning Global Catchup 59:58

5M ago59:58

59:58

Mike, Steve, and Teen find the Lagrange Point of LA, HK, and NYC to catch up on all things degenerate: California, stocks, economy, and the first 30 days of Trump 2.This is part 1 of 2. For access to part 2 and all bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 582: Stop Attacking Asian Diaspora Women FFS (ft. Lei Gong) 1:15:47

5M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Lei Gong joins Teen to talk about the continuing attacks online against Asian diaspora women as a group, and whether the use of politics is a just a disguise to hide an underlying racialized misogyny with deep psychosexual roots (guess the answer).Part 2 bonus of this episode is a discussion about Chinese stocks and whether it's time to buy. Totall…

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Ep. 580: Trumpachev and the Last Days of Empire (ft. MeowMeow Mike) 1:06:19

6M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Part 1 of 2Mike (@Meow_Meow_2020) joins Teen to talk about Trump being a Gorbachev figure in American history. The Final Leader, the Empire's Last Man."You are an old man who thinks in terms of nations and peoples. There are no nations. There are no peoples. There are no Russians. There are no Arabs. There are no third worlds. There is no West. The…

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Ep. 578: Tell Me About DeepSeek In the Style of 3 Asian Dudes Bullshitting (ft. Mike and Filip) 59:24

6M ago59:24

59:24

Part 1 of 2Filip joins after a long dad-duty break to chat with Mike and Teen about the DeepSeek drop, their experiences and opinions of AI tools, especially whether it's something to fear as a job destroyer or a SuperFriend when we reach are old and lonely.To get access to Part 2 and other bonus pods, support us at: patreon.com/planamag…

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Ep. 576: Trump II: The Reign of Errors (ft. Q. Anthony Ali) 1:02:32

6M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Part 1 of 2Q. Anthony Ali (@NobleQAli on Twitter) joins Teen to talk about Trump's second term, what the new political alignments will look like, Elon's sieg heil, and whether the fall of the Empire might truly be upon us.To support the pod and gain access to Part 2 of this episode: patreon.com/planamag…

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Ep. 574: United States of Malaysia? (ft. John Pang) Pt. 1 58:26

6M ago58:26

58:26

Part 1 of 2Friend of the pod John Pang joins from Hangzhou to discuss his home country of Malaysia with Teen. Why do Malaysians seem so familiar to us Asian Americans? And why does the modern history of Malaysia track that of America in surprising ways? The story of Malaysia can radically alter how Asian American diaspora understand our own place i…

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Ep. 572: No Bullshit Discussion on China and Economics (ft. Han Feizi) Pt. 1 1:01:46

7M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Pt. 1 of 2The elusive Han Feizi (aka @DoggyDog1208 on X) joins Teen to discuss how to think about Chinese economics, as well as national security ideas, without the usual Western media ideological bullshit distortion field.You can read his wry, informative columns at Asia Times: https://asiatimes.com/author/han-feizi/To join our Patreon and get acc…

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Ep. 570: Calling A Wrap on Asian American Liberalism Pt. 1 1:04:56

7M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Part 1 of 2Jess joins Teen to talk about how 2024 appears to be the decisive end point of the multi-decade liberal era. With that comes the necessary end of the Asian American liberal identity and its beliefs about culture, race, assimilation, and what the good life means in America.Also, ~~Happy New Year Escape From Plan A listeners!!!~~To get acc…

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Ep. 568: Taiwanese Identity Dualism (ft. Xiangyu) Pt. 1 1:04:15

7M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Part 1 of 2Taiwanese political commentator and rapper Xiangyu joins Teen from Taipei to talk Taiwanese politics and cultural identity, pro-China/pro-Communist diaspora viewpoints, and why people seem to lack soul these days.Xiangyu's podcast 'Strait Talk': https://straittalk.xiangyu.tw/To get access to Part 2 and the Escape From Plan A Discord: pat…

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Ep. 566: Midlife Morass: Money or Metaphysics? (ft. Mike and Steve) Pt. 1 1:02:49

7M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Part 1 of 2Mike (LA) and Steve (HK) join Teen (NYC) to talk about mid-life morass of having all your material needs met, your major life goals satisfied, but then having no idea wtf to do. Is it an issue of money or metaphysics?To get access to bonus pods: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 564: Virtue Hoarders (ft. Prof. Fred) 1:18:01

8M ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Pt. 1 of 2Professor Fred joins Teen to talk about the Catherine Liu's polemical assessment of the professional managerial class (PMC) in her book "Virtue Hoarders" and what this group of people -- a great many who are Asian -- really face in terms of politics of both the materialist and idealist realm.To get access to bonus pods: patreon.com/planam…

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Ep. 562: Post-Trump Asset Pump (ft. Mike) 1:05:17

8M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Pt. 1 of 2Mike and Teen talk about the sudden risk-on asset pump after Trump, and the dumping of safe haven assets like Treasuries and gold. Are there actual changes that need adjusting to, or is this just temporary euphoria to get a tiresome, chaotic election behind us?To get access to bonus pods: patreon.com/planamag…

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Ep. 560: Election Eve Mega-Discussion (Part 1) 57:45

9M ago57:45

57:45

The “most important election of our lifetimes” is happening tomorrow, if you live in America. John Pang, Carl Zha and I hosted a two hour space on the eve of the US election to talk about everything that’s not being said about it in the media.In part 2, @ineedsheet joins to talk about the Asian diaspora experience with liberalism, and why many of u…

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Ep. 561: Election Eve Mega-Discussion (Part 2) 1:01:01

9M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

The “most important election of our lifetimes” is happening tomorrow, if you live in America. John Pang, Carl Zha and I hosted a two hour space on the eve of the US election to talk about everything that’s not being said about it in the media.In part 2, @ineedsheet joins to talk about the Asian diaspora experience with liberalism, and why many of u…

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Ep. 557: Why Do Kids Seem So Much Younger Than Before? (ft. Jess) 1:08:31

9M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Jess and Teen talk about why kids growing up now seem so much younger than we were in our day at the same age. Is it a cognitive bias -- we were the same, actually -- or is there an actual change in the development path? And are parents smothering their kids these days or what?This is part 1 of 2. Part 2 is available on the Patreon feed for subscri…

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Ep. 555: An Imminent War That Never Comes (Pt. 1) 1:09:25

9M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Mike (from Jersey) talks with Teen about whether the various discrete wars raging will merge into something like a world war. Is something actually going to Happen?This is Part 1 of 2, the second is on the Patreon.To support Plan A and get access to bonus eps and the Discord: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 553: One Year Into Reverse-Immigrating to Asia w/ Kids (ft. Steve) 1:00:53

10M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Steve joins Teen from Hong Kong to recount life 1 year into his reverse-immigrating (emigrating?) to Hong Kong, what parts of it lived up to expectations and what parts did not, and the class and cultural complexity that such a move presents for his daughters.This is Part 1 of 2, the second is on the Patreon (and Mike joins as well).To support Plan…

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Ep. 549: Asset-Lite Life Pt. 1 1:05:01

10M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Mike and Teen talk on a Wednesday night (happy Mid Autumn Festival) about owning property, getting tired of your city, and whether the thing to do is sell all your shit and move to Southeast Asia.Part 2 is available to Patreon supporters: www.patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 547: Saturday Morning Degen Catchup (ft. Mike and Steve) Pt. 1 1:10:29

11M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Mike, Steve and Teen find time on Saturday morning of Labor Day Weekend to catch up on the markets and the economy, a few current events, what's going on in each of LA, HK, and NYC, and try to avoid the doomerism of the news cycle. Easy listening podcast for hard times.To support and get access to premium episodes, go to: patreon.com/planamag…

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Ep. 546: Also Known As (ft. Adam Goodman) 55:27

11M ago55:27

55:27

Adam is back! One of the regulars when Plan A got started, Adam is back to talk with Teen about his work with the transnational adoptee organization Also Known As, the importance of volunteerism, and some just some shooting of the shit.To support: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Top 10 Golf Resorts In and Around Casa de Campo 19:02

11M ago19:02

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Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic stands out as the Caribbean's premier golf destination, boasting three world-class courses designed by Pete Dye. This comprehensive guide explores the top 10 golf resorts in and around Casa de Campo, detailing their stunning course layouts, luxurious amenities, and unique features that cater to golf enthusias…

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Discover the Best Spots in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic 2:56:39

11M ago2:56:39

2:56:39

Explore 10 must-visit cultural attractions in and around Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic. Discover Altos de Chavón, world-class golf courses, thrilling water sports, and more in this luxurious resort. Perfect for travelers seeking a blend of culture and adventure. ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE https://simplydominican.com/10-cultural-att…

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Plan Your 7-Day Golf Itinerary to Casa De Campo In The Dominican Republic 16:58

12M ago16:58

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Planning a golf getaway can be overwhelming. From choosing the right courses to finding the perfect accommodations, there’s a lot to consider. If you’re dreaming of teeing off in paradise, Casa De Campo in the Dominican Republic might be your ideal destination. ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE https://simplydominican.com/7-days-golf-itinerar…

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Ep. 544: American Default Culture (ft. John Pang) 59:04

12M ago59:04

59:04

Part 1 of 2John Pang joins Teen to talk about the phenomenon of a global return to traditional cultural norms, and where that leaves American liberal culture as it passes beyond its apex.To support: patreon.com/planamagBy Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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Ep. 543: A Short Rant About the Paris Opening Ceremony 6:27

12M ago6:27

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This isn't a full episode, but just a short rant about the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony and what a missed opportunity it was to give the world a message of unity and hope. Instead, it was a display of narcissism and European insularity.By Escape From Plan A Podcast by Plan A Magazine

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7 Days Itinerary to Las Terrenas in The Dominican Republic 21:22

12M ago21:22

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7-Day Itinerary to Casa De Campo in the Dominican Republic 8:26

1y ago8:26

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Planning a trip to Casa De Campo can be overwhelming. With so many activities and attractions, it’s hard to know where to start. You want to make the most of your vacation, but you’re not sure how to fit everything into your schedule. ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE https://simplydominican.com/casa-de-campo-itinerary/ ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO CONT…

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Ep. 541: Post-Assassination Attempt Politics (ft. Carl Zha and John Pang) 1:22:39

1y ago1:22:39

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This is the recorded audio of a Twitter Space held by the America Watchers (Carl Zha, John Pang, and Teen) on July 19 to talk about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the selection of JD Vance, and the return of traditional "honor politics" in America.This includes the discussion between Carl, John, and Teen. There was a lot of discussion w…

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Ep. 539: Burnout Society (ft. Prof. Fred Lee) 1:26:53

1y ago1:26:53

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Fred Lee is a professor with a joint appointment in political science and Asian American Studies. He joins Teen to talk about his observations about mass burnout, the symptoms, causes, and likely effects. Byung-Chul Han's "Burnout Society" is discussed as well as Nietzsche's notions of sovereignty and will.Part 1 of 2 -- the related bonus episode c…

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Ep. 537: Married Single Mom 1:03:16

1y ago1:03:16

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Jess and Teen talk about the phenomenon of married women with kids suddenly finding out in early middle age that their husband is fully checked out of family life. Teen relates personal experience as to what may be at play that causes this desire for solitude.Part 1 of 2 -- second part can be found on the Patreon feed. To join the Plan A Patreon go…

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Ep. 535: WW3 Is No Longer Purely Hypothetical (ft. Mike) Pt. 1 1:17:41

1y ago1:17:41

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Part 1 of 2Mike joins Teen to discuss the rise of white supremacist anti-Semitism, the non-distinction between liberal interventionists and neocons, and the foreign policy reasons to consider a vote for Trump over Biden.Get access to bonus pods and Discord chat by joining our patreon: patreon.com/planamagEFPA Theme: "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Tw…

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Find Out Where Celebrities Stay in the Dominican Republic! 13:04

1y ago13:04

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Explore the top celebrity hideaways in the Dominican Republic. Find out where A-listers stay for luxury and exclusivity. ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE https://simplydominican.com/where-do-celebrities-stay-dominican-republic/ ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO CONTACT US https://simplydominican.com/contact-us/ ▶▶ CALL US NOW: +1 (561) 484-3812 ▶▶ DISCOVER …

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Ep. 533: Suburban Hellscapes (ft. Mike and Chong) Pt. 1 1:05:44

1y ago1:05:44

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Part 1 of 2Chong and Mike join Teen on the eve of Juneteenth to talk about being alienated from suburban landscapes, lifestyle, and ultimately suburban people.Get access to bonus pods and Discord chat by joining our patreon: patreon.com/planamagEFPA Theme: "Escape From Plan A" by Ciel (Twitter: @aerialist)…

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15 Best Places To Visit In The Dominican Republic 12:57

1y ago12:57

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean paradise brimming with diverse attractions. From the historic streets of Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial to the pristine beaches of Punta Cana, this guide covers the top 15 must-visit destinations. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Samaná Bay, explore the lush landscap…

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