Best Kelly McMasters Podcasts (2025)

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Author2Author with Jeffrey Konvitz 37:53

1d ago37:53

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Jeffrey Konvitz is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Sentinel (Simon and Schuster- Random House/Ballantine Books). He also wrote its bestselling sequel, The Guardian (1979, Bantam), and a third bestselling novel Monster: A Tale of Loch Ness (1982, Random House/Ballantine). Konvitz is an entertainment attorney, screenwriter and produce…

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Unlock Creative Flow with Qigong: Somatic Practices for Writers with Jay DeMaio 52:12

2d ago52:12

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like your creativity is blocked—but you know the problem isn’t your ideas, your schedule, or even your writing practice? What if your nervous system holds the key to unlocking the stories inside you? In this episode, I’m joined by Jay DeMaio, a trauma-aware Internal Martial Arts teacher based in Charlottesville, Vi…

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Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Tony Gonzales, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett 54:43

7d ago54:43

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This week on Face the Nation, immigration protests in Southern California turn violent as federal authorities ramp up their nationwide effort to round up those who could be in the country illegally. President Trump's mandate to escalate detentions and potentially deportations set the scene for violent protests in Los Angeles this weekend, and he no…

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Author2Author with Linda Dahl 35:10

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LINDA DAHL began writing as a freelancer about two passions, jazz and Latin America, before turning to fiction. She has written ten published books, including the novels Tiny Vices, An Upside-Down Sky, Gringa in a Strange Land, and The Bad Dream Notebook, and the nonfiction works Stormy Weather and Morning Glory. Her books have consistently garnere…

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Why Writing Is Still Worth It: Sean Murphy on Endurance, Inspiration, and Literary Citizenship 46:06

10d ago46:06

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Send us a text In this episode, I reconnect with the brilliant and multifaceted Sean Murphy—poet, fiction writer, founder of 1455 Literary Arts, director of the Center for Story at Shenandoah University, and host of the podcast Some Things Considered. Together, we explore what it means to create during challenging times, why writing is a long game …

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Sec. Scott Bessent, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary 54:49

14d ago54:49

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This week on Face the Nation, the turmoil over tariffs continues. The economic whiplash from the on again, off again Trump tariffs persists here at home, as does the confusion around the world. We speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Then, as Congress continues to move forward with its massive tax and border bill, questions rema…

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Author2Author with Nell Joslin 33:24

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NELL JOSLIN is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and received her MFA from North Carolina State University. Besides a fiction writer, she has been a public school teacher, medical librarian, copy editor, freelance journalist, stay-at-home mom, and attorney (although not all at the same time). She currently lives in Raleigh. Find her online at mea…

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Extended Interview: Jack McCain 17:28

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CBS News has learned the State Department intends to shut down the office tasked with helping to resettle the Afghans who fought alongside U.S. servicemembers against the Taliban. Thousands of our Afghan partners are still waiting for their visas, some of whom are in hiding for fear of retribution at the hands of the Taliban. Ahead of that change, …

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Extended Interview: Cindy McCain 16:10

15d ago16:10

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Humanitarian aid trucks are entering Gaza after an 11-week blockade, but the U.N. says it's not enough to meet the need. World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain joined Face the Nation on Sunday, May 25 to discuss conditions on the ground. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…

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Using Human Design to Break Through Writing Blocks and Find Flow with Maha Mamish 49:59

17d ago49:59

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what truly drives you? Are there parts of your personality that leave you puzzled, making you ask, "Why do I do that?" Have you been trying to improve an aspect of your life—especially your writing life—but it feels like no matter what you do, nothing changes? If you’re nodding along, get ready for a mind-blowi…

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Jim Himes, Cindy McCain 54:03

21d ago54:03

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This week on Face the Nation, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, we kick it off with a hat tip to the nation's military as President Trump gives this year’s commencement speech at West Point. But as these new members of the world's most powerful military go forward, are we doing enough to support them? We talked with some veterans s…

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Author2Author with Kristen Perrin 36:32

24d ago36:32

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Kristen Perrin is originally from Seattle, Washington, where she spent several years working as a bookseller before moving to the UK to do a master's and PhD. She lives with her family in Surrey, where she can be found poking around vintage bookstores, stomping in the mud with her two kids, and collecting too many plants. Her middle grade novel Att…

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Bringing Light to History: Amy Fish and the Journey of One in Six Million 37:26

24d ago37:26

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Send us a text Six years ago, Amy Fish and I sat at a table in a hotel ballroom during the HippoCamp Writing Conference when she told me about her latest book idea. As soon as I heard about it, I said, go write that book. In this episode, we celebrate both the journey and the final version of her latest nonfiction book, One in Six Million. Join us …

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Extended Interview: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 51:13

26d ago51:13

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Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan went to Williamsburg, Virginia to interview former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on how today's threats compare with those of the past. Before retiring from public service, Gates served under eight different presidents from both political parties. He's now the chancellor of William & Mary. The former s…

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Secretary Marco Rubio, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 54:25

28d ago54:25

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump is back from the Middle East and facing new headwinds on the domestic front, especially on the economy and working with Congress to fund the president’s agenda. While the president's whirlwind deal-seeking trip to some of the monied parts of the region may be over, his efforts pushing for cease-fire dea…

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Author2Author with Nancy Townsley 35:26

1M ago35:26

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Nancy Townsley lives in a floating home along the Multnomah Channel near Portland, Oregon. Her debut novel, Sunshine Girl, was inspired by her long career as a newspaper journalist. She continues to have a keen interest in the cultural and political changes altering the media landscape, channeling that fascination into writing fiction and nonfictio…

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Building a Writing Career Without Social Media: Amelia Hruby on Creative Independence 53:11

1M ago53:11

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Send us a text When was the last time you examined your relationship to social media? During this week’s episode, I speak with Amelia Hruby, host of the Off the Grid podcast, a show that helps business owners and creatives leave social media without losing customers or readers. Discover what led her to leave Instagram, how her post-Instagram life h…

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Bonus POD: Cardinal Blase Cupich 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV became the first American to lead the world’s Catholic faithful. This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with U.S. Cardinal Blase Cupich on the future of the Catholic Church, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our pr…

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Bonus POD: Scott Kirby, United CEO 23:18

1M ago23:18

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After another air traffic control blackout at Newark airport, are our skies safe? This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…

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United CEO Scott Kirby, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Mike McCaul 54:21

1M ago54:21

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This week on Face the Nation, the papal conclave comes to a surprise ending. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark airport, are our skies safe? Will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer? We talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus, surprise and jubilation here in the U.S. and at the Vatican on th…

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Author2Author with Ling Ling Huang 35:19

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Ling Ling Huang is a writer and violinist. She plays with several ensembles, including the Oregon Symphony, Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, and the Experiential Orchestra, with whom she won a Grammy Award in 2021. Her debut novel, Natural Beauty, was a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, a New York Times Editors’ Choi…

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Deep Memoir Writing: 3 Stages of Transformation Every Writer Should Know with Jennifer Selig 43:34

1M ago43:34

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Send us a text In today’s episode, join me and Jennifer Selig as we explore how memoir writing can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery. Learn how Jennifer’s unique blend of depth psychology and storytelling offers a fresh perspective on the writing process, and find out how her alchemical stages of change and equations for transformat…

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Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Ambassador Oksana Markarova 54:25

1M ago54:25

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump begins the next phase of his agenda with a key staff shakeup. Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser, and Secretary Marco Rubio is in, adding another job to his growing list of responsibilities. With Trump's push for a nuclear deal with Iran and an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, we'll ask Repub…

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Author2Author with Clay Stafford 33:18

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Clay Stafford is an American bestselling and award-winning author, poet, screenwriter, and playwright; film and television producer, director, showrunner, actor; book, film, and stage reviewer as well as public speaker. He has sold nearly four million copies of his books overall and has had his work distributed in sixteen languages. He is founder a…

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Finding Your Form: Kelly McMasters on Writing Memoir in Essays and Emotional Truth 46:00

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Send us a text What happens when a story won’t stay linear—when your life fractures in ways that defy neat beginnings, middles, and ends? In this episode of Writing Your Resilience, I sit down with essayist, professor, and former bookshop owner Kelly McMasters, author of The Leaving Season: A Memoir-in-Essays. From leaving marriages to landscapes, …

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BONUS POD: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov 52:23

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President Trump said last week that the Kremlin occupation of Crimea is not being discussed right now, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the occupation is a "done deal." Russia does not "negotiate its own territory," Lavrov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin forcibly took the territory…

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Gary Cohn, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen 54:50

2M ago54:50

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This week on Face the Nation, as Trump 2.0 nears the 100 day mark, what do Americans think of the job he's doing? As the impact of those changes are now being felt from coast to coast, what kind of progress report is America giving President Trump on the issues that got him elected, like the economy and border security? We'll check in with the firs…

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Author2Author with Robert Bailey 31:55

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Robert Bailey is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Jason Rich series, which includes Rich Justice, Rich Waters, and Rich Blood; the Bocephus Haynes series, which includes The Wrong Side and Legacy of Lies; and the award-winning McMurtrie and Drake legal thriller series, including The Final Reckoning, The Last Trial, Between Black an…

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Embracing Your Weirdness: Allison Landa on Self-Acceptance and Social Stigma 50:58

2M ago50:58

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Send us a text What makes you weird? Is it something that fills you with pride or something you try to hide, a secret you’re constantly working to cover up? In today’s episode, I’m beyond excited to sit down with the brilliant author, Allison Landa, whose memoir Bearded Lady takes us on a raw and transformative journey of self-acceptance, societal …

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Gov. Maura Healey 54:39

2M ago54:39

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This week on Face the Nation, the Trump's administration's showdown with the courts over deportations, and a closer look at Trump's agenda on education, environmental policy and more. In a rare overnight ruling, Supreme Court justices blocked the Trump administration's plans to deport a group of Venezuelans held at a detention facility in Texas. Tr…

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Author2Author With Alex Kenna 33:24

2M ago33:24

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Alex Kenna is a mystery writer, prosecutor, and amateur painter. Before law school, Alex studied painting and art history at Penn. She has also worked as a freelance art critic and sold art in a gallery. Originally from Washington DC, Alex lives in Sierra Madre, California with her husband, two sons, and giant schnauzer, Zelda, who is frequently mi…

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Writing Through Collapse: Eiren Caffall on Illness, Climate, and Finding Your Memoir's Form 49:34

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Send us a text How do you tell a story of resistance that invites others in? Through the power of your metaphors—something today’s guest, Eiren Caffall has truly mastered. During today’s conversation, we explore how chronic illness and a love for nature shaped Eiren’s memoir The Mourner’s Bestiary, what it means two books in tandem (and release the…

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BONUS POD: Dr. Peter Marks 35:17

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An extended version of Margaret Brennan's full interview with Dr. Peter Marks, the former head of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn…

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6.8 Hotel Policy 47:54

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The End...?* CW: Emetophobia, Themes of horror and death. Visit TheHotelpodcast.com for transcripts, art, and more! Created by Veronica California & Mark Whitten Produced by Veronica California and Jay & Ibis Written by Veronica California The Manager................................Kelly Nienaltowski The Lobby Boy.............................Mark W…

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Ambassador Jamieson Greer, Neel Kashkari, Rep. Ro Khanna 54:28

2M ago54:28

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump's multi-front trade war whipsaws markets, and China fires back. What’s next as the world’s two biggest economic powers clash? Despite backing off of what he called "reciprocal tariffs" against dozens of countries, and announcing new exemptions on some key consumer products, the president is digging in o…

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Author2Author with Nancy Kricorian 34:33

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Nancy Kricorian, who was born and raised in the Armenian community of Watertown, Massachusetts, is the author of four novels about post- genocide Armenian diaspora experience, including Zabelle, which was translated into seven languages, was adapted as a play, and has been continuously in print since 1998. Her essays and poems have appeared in The …

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How to Protect Your Writing Time, Energy, and Creative Worth with Carolyn Fallert 32:07

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like your creativity isn’t enough or that your artistic endeavors are secondary to everything on your to-do list? Have you tried all the strategies only to find yourself struggling with this yet again? Join me and my client, Carolyn Fallert, as we explore the impact of familial and cultural socializations and how s…

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BONUS POD: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte 19:30

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration's new tariff policy, the threat of Russia and China's military growth, and the future of the NATO alliance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht…

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Don Bacon 54:47

2M ago54:47

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump’s tariffs upend the global economy, sending stock markets reeling and allies fuming. How long will they last and what should the markets be bracing for? We get the latest from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. We check in with Wyoming Senator and Republican Whip John Barrasso on how Congressional Repub…

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Author2Author with William Luvaas 39:51

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William Luvaas has published four novels: The Seductions of Natalie Bach (Little, Brown) Going Under (Putnam), Beneath The Coyote Hills (Spuyten Duyvil), and Welcome To Saint Angel (Anaphora Lit. Press); and three story collections: A Working Man’s Apocrypha (Univ. Okla. Press) Ashes Rain Down: A Story Cycle (Spuyten Duyvil), The Huffington Post’s …

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How to Navigate the Business of Writing and Publishing: Expert Advice from Jane Friedman 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Send us a text Writers, if you've ever wondered how to navigate the ever-changing world of writing and publishing, then you are in for a treat. Jane Friedman, who has spent nearly 25 years in the book publishing industry is here today to talk about the second edition of her groundbreaking book, “The Business of Being a Writer.” Join us as we explor…

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BONUS POD: Shawn Fain, President of the United Automobile Workers Union 20:00

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Shawn Fain, the President of the United Automobile Workers Union, joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration’s new auto tariffs and the challenges facing organized labor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc…

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Sen. Mark Warner, UAW President Shawn Fain, Rep. Jodey Arrington 54:36

3M ago54:36

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6.7 Owen J.F. Smith VI - Room 2 14:20

3M ago14:20

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The Purple Door Trilogy concludes. ***************************************************************** Transcript Created by Veronica California & Mark Whitten Produced by Veronica California and Jay & Ibis Written by Veronica California The Manager................................Kelly Nienaltowski The Lobby Boy.............................Mark Whitt…

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