Best Look Gnomes Podcasts (2025)

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First Look: Battersea Power Station Revamp + Google I/O 2025 Highlights 34:38

13d ago34:38

34:38

In this episode of First Look Gnomes, we explore the stunning transformation of Battersea Power Station in London and break down the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025 — including AI, Android 15, and Gemini updates. Battersea Power Station redevelopment Google I/O 2025 announcements AI features from Google Things to do near Battersea Google…

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Illuminating the Sandown Clown Legend with Paul A. T. Wilson 1:24:09

2d ago1:24:09

1:24:09

AP welcomes folklorist and writer Paul A. T. Wilson to the show to discuss the fantastically weird case of Sam, the Sandown Clown- an entity reportedly encountered on the Isle of Wight in the early 1970s by a pair of young children. Listeners familiar with the story will undoubtedly be thrilled to learn that further encounters with the entity vario…

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Three Wise Monkeys 45:14

6d ago45:14

45:14

Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. You might have heard this phrase before (or at least seen the cute little monkey emojis on your phone), but do you know where it comes from? 🙉 🙈 🙊 We do a deep dive into the philosophical and religious origins of the Three Wise Monkeys! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions …

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Getting Creatively Weird with Todd Purse 1:36:42

9d ago1:36:42

1:36:42

This week, cartoonist and ultimate Creative Weirdo Todd Purse joins AP for an inspiring and fun conversation about art, imagination, and the power of bringing ideas to life on the page. Todd makes his living, as he says, by "drawing pictures on coffee bags"- but he also consistently produces whimsical and positive paranormal themed art which he sha…

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What are the MOUTH PROPORTIONS?! | Your Urban Legends 109 49:57

13d ago49:57

49:57

Some kids are gay. Some kids are obsessed with death. Some kids are gay AND obsessed with death. And we love that for them! Also featuring astral projecting to family functions and helping your family break the cycle of buying haunted houses. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of defecation, drug use, death, miso…

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Killing the Robots with Michael M. Hughes 1:53:30

16d ago1:53:30

1:53:30

Michael M. Hughes joins AP this week to discuss the proliferation of AI technology and the impact it's having on every aspect of society. Michael is an author, a journalist, a tarot reader, and teacher, and his recent writings include a "Humanifesto" which promotes biological intelligence and resists the artifice being sold to us by the tech indust…

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Queer and Trans Witchcraft w/ Brooke Palmieri 49:14

20d ago49:14

49:14

We’re joined this week by author and artist, Brooke Palmieri, to discuss his new book - Bargain Witch: Essays of Self-Initiation. We chat about holding onto your weirdness, the importance of astral hygiene, and how we used the Neopets roleplay forums as a way of exploring our ideal selves. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about …

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Getting Paranormally Active with Icy Sedgwick (3xtC) 1:17:41

23d ago1:17:41

1:17:41

For this week's Third Time's the Charm (3xtC) presentation, Icy Sedgwick joins AP to venture into the realm of found footage horror movies with a look at Paranormal Activity 3. As it happens, Icy was the perfect guest to have on for this subject, as she has an honest-to-goodness doctorate in horror movies and used the Paranormal Activity series for…

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Fortnite for Parents – Center Parcs Chaos & First-Time E-Bikes 1:00:55

27d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

A candid chat on keeping kids safe (and sane) in Fortnite, our Center Parcs getaway, plus what we learned test-riding electric bikes We're back for series four with a packed episode covering digital parenting challenges, family holiday adventures, and hilarious mishaps with new technology. • Navigating Fortnite as a parent – understanding parental …

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Episode 33 - I said I love you to the new star players, they burst into tiers.... 3:21:06

27d ago3:21:06

3:21:06

Welcome to our 33rd episode. It’s a big un with a whole host of discussion topics. Our main talking point is the stars which we haven't yet placed into our tier list. Basically the ones in the latest almanac. We discuss their pro's and cons to decide whether any of them can actually be as bad as Gretchin Wachter. We have an impassioned room double …

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Bloody Mary 51:27

27d ago51:27

51:27

Bloody Mary: A sleepover myth? Or something much deeper? We discuss the mirror rituals of the past, the women who might have inspired the myth, and how modern Bloody Mary might have been a way of fighting against the patriarchy! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child endangerment/death, illness, death, tortu…

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Investigating Flying Saucer Investigators with Charles Lear 1:36:51

1M ago1:36:51

1:36:51

This week AP sits down to talk flying saucers with UFO buff, author, playwright, and blogger Charles Lear! Charles is the author of The Flying Saucer Investigators, a book detailing the early history around the personalities who made UFOs a cultural phenomenon. It serves as an excellent primer on the origins of modern UFOlogy, following the storied…

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Season 4 Coming Soon! First Look Gnomes: Uncovering the Strange & Surprising – Now in Laos! 2:08

1M ago2:08

2:08

Season 4 Coming 19th June 2025 🎙️ First Look Gnomes – Your Gateway to the Weird & Wonderful! Join Mr Walliams (Cornwall) and Mr Hodgkiss (Belfast) as they explore strange facts, bizarre mysteries, and unexpected knowledge. Broadcasting from a garden shed in Cornwall and a a hut in Belfast, these two dads bring you quirky trivia, offbeat discussions…

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#3 - Bruce Lee Asked for COKE in Handwritten Letters (Yes, Really) 11:37

1M ago11:37

11:37

In this episode of Letter Rip, we dive into the wild, real-life drug letters written by martial arts icon Bruce Lee. In 2021, over 40 handwritten notes surfaced, revealing Bruce’s candid requests for cocaine, LSD, cannabis, and even firearms, all written with a philosopher’s flair and a street dealer’s confidence. We explore Bruce's blend of wisdom…

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Bees 47:31

1M ago47:31

47:31

There’s been a lot of buzz around bees, especially in folklore and mythology! From Ancient Egypt and Greece to Hinduism and Celtic folklore, the relationship between bees and humans has been considered divine - so we’re talking about the good friends, the bees! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of insects, injur…

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Mastering Time with Tess Martin 1:08:19

1M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

This week, AP sits down with filmmaker and artist Tess Martin to discuss her recent works, and what they have to say about time, memory, and meaning. Tess is a visual artist based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands with a background in classical fine art and animation, and her films are a unique marriage of the two disciplines that get to the heart of t…

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First Look Gnomes: Discover the Strange & Surprising . A Trailer 1:17

1M ago1:17

1:17

🎙️ First Look Gnomes – The Podcast That Digs Deep into the Weird & Wonderful! Join Mr Walliams (Cornwall) and Mr Hodgkiss (Belfast) in their quirky, offbeat journey through the strange, surprising, and downright hilarious. Broadcasting from the shed at the bottom of the garden and a outside hut in Belfast, these two dads bring you random facts, pec…

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Everyone Assumes the Worst of Devin the Ghost | Your Urban Legends 108 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

We dive into three generations of hauntings, from blackbird death omens, the worst Ouija board experience we’ve ever encountered, and a haunted cabin where the ghosts should be paying the utilities. Also, Julia and Amanda plan a road trip. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of medical issues, gentrification, deat…

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New Age Traveling with Steve Mills 2:38:48

1M ago2:38:48

2:38:48

Steve Mills, aka the Reverend StarDoG, returns to the show this week to discuss the festival scene throughout the U.K. in the 1970s into the 1980s. Steve had previously been on for a Third Time's the Charm episode to discuss Halloween III, but this time he and AP get into the music, culture, and adjacent wyrdshit of the free festival movement he wa…

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First Look Gnomes: The Garden Shed Chronicles - A Trailer 1:17

2M ago1:17

1:17

Season 4 Coming Soon First Look Gnomes Podcast – A First Look at the Unusual, the Unknown, and the Unexpected! Join Cornishman Mr Walliams and Wulfrunian Mr Hodgkiss as they dive into the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre in their twice monthly podcast, First Look Gnomes. Broadcasting from the shed at the bottom of the garden in Cornwall and …

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The Mythos of Technology and Capitalism w/ Jathan Sadowski 56:06

2M ago56:06

56:06

Technology and capitalism? In your mythology podcast? It’s more likely than you’d think! We’re joined by Jathan Sadowski, professor and podcaster, to discuss the myth of inevitability, the modern Eleusinian Mysteries of Silicon Valley, and why technologists need to read better sci-fi. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or me…

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#2 - Jourdon Anderson: To My Old MASTER 56:08

2M ago56:08

56:08

This week on Letter Rip, we dive into one of the greatest slow-burn roast letters in American history, written by a freed slave to the guy who literally shot him twice. In 1865, Jourdon Anderson, now a free man living in Ohio, received a letter from his former master, Colonel P.H. Anderson, begging him to return to the plantation. Yes, the same man…

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Getting Cromulent with Michelle Elmquist 1:16:47

2M ago1:16:47

1:16:47

This week AP has a chat with his old friend Michelle Elmquist about The Simpsons- its cultural impact, the weirdness involved in some of the episodes, and how the early seasons captured a particular essence of the 1990s. Michelle had been the host of The Eternal Void, But With Jazz podcast for which AP was sometimes a guest host or cohost. The curr…

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Gnomes 2: The Nisse 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

Julia really wanted to title this episode 2 Gnomes 2 Furious, but SEO! We dig into the Scandinavian Nisse and Tomte, the socialist leanings of these house spirits, and just why everyone got so into garden gnomes all of a sudden! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of poverty, death, theft, animal death, Nazis, nat…

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Getting Strangely Magickal with Bill Darmon and Dave Goudsward 1:40:21

2M ago1:40:21

1:40:21

On this week's show, the documentary series Strange Magick is discussed with director Bill Darmon and researcher and author Dave Goudsward. The film explores the connections between sites in New England, the odd connections between the magic of places and larger-than-life figures such as Aleister Crowley and H. P. Lovecraft, and even espionage duri…

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Universal Studios in the UK? Season 3 Ends with Big News & Bad Jokes 58:39

2M ago58:39

58:39

Season 3 Grand FINALE Join us at the bottom of the garden for a first look at; Universal Studios London Beast Games Switch 2 E-Bikes and the usual , Fishpond of Feedback, Gno-it-all Gnome and.... the bad jokes! In the grand finale of Season 3, the First Look Gnomes celebrate with a spectacular (and spectacularly bad) Eminem parody that has everyone…

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Gnomes 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

Those little red-hatted fellas that hang out in your garden? There’s enough for a whole Spirits episode on that? The answer might surprise you as we dig into the mythological (and alchemical, shoutout Paracelsus!) origins of just where they came from, and why they’re hanging out with your hydrangeas! Content Warning: This episode contains conversat…

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Looking for Mummies and Gnomes with Fred Andersson 1:22:46

2M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Fred Andersson returns to the show this week to discuss some wild cases from his home country of Sweden, including sightings of mummies, gnomes, and lake monsters! Fred had previously appeared on the show to discuss Jaws 3-D for one of the Third Time's the Charm (3xtC) episodes, but he just has too many cool stories to share to not have him back on…

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#1 - Jack The RIPPER: Letter 'From Hell' 51:05

2M ago51:05

51:05

In this premiere episode of Letter Rip, Zach dives into the 'From Hell' Letter written by Jack the Ripper. Here's some background on the infamous correspondence: On the night of October 15th, George Lusk—Chairman of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee in London, a group of locals desperate to stop the brutal killings terrorizing their streets—recei…

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The Birthplace of Dark Academia | Your Urban Legends 107 48:26

2M ago48:26

48:26

We’ve got a variety of haunted places this month for you - a haunted house (classic), a haunted college (love it), a haunted adult store (?????). Also, we explore the birthplace of Dark Academia. And yes, it’s as haunted as you’d think! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, porn, death, homophobia, true crim…

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Getting Conspiratorial with Robert Guffey 2:30:45

2M ago2:30:45

2:30:45

Robert Guffey joins AP in this episode for a lengthy and mind-bending chat that covers a lot of weird ground. Robert is a well-known writer and author of both fiction and non-fiction, and in this chat the difficulty in telling the difference between the two is well illustrated. One of his books, Chameleo, is discussed at length- in particular, how …

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Dads, Grills, and Dad Skills 42:39

3M ago42:39

42:39

We dive into the world of barbecue season, sharing our experiences of selecting the perfect outdoor cooker and essential tips for successful grilling. • Choosing the right barbecue – weighing up gas versus charcoal options • Three essential barbecue hacks: herbs on coals for flavour, lemon and salt for cleaning, and baking soda to prevent rust • Us…

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Urban Legends of NYC w/ Greg Young of The Bowery Boys 58:47

3M ago58:47

58:47

NYC has a long history, filled with (unsurprisingly) MANY ghosts. So we called in an expert to tell us about them: Greg from The Bowery Boys discusses his favorite ghost stories and urban legends from over 18 (!!!) years of podcasting about the history of NYC! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, …

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Winning the Leprechaunathon with Jeff Knox (3xtC) 1:33:16

3M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

Viva Las Vegas! This week AP chats with Jeff Knox, a wonderful UFO researcher and cohost of the YouTube show Ufo Sunset, about Leprechaun 3. AP had come up with the idea of a Leprechanathon- that is, watching all of the Leprechaun movies in a row, and being the madman that his Mr. Knox actually did it! In keeping with the Third Time's the Charm for…

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Gardening Superstitions 56:09

3M ago56:09

56:09

Spring has sprung, and you’re probably wondering: What should I be planting? How do I make sure my garden is a success? Well, we’ve got all the gardening superstitions and folk magic to make your garden sparkle this year. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, misogyny, menstruation, theft, insects, dea…

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Finding UFO Harmony with Mike Fiorito 1:34:12

3M ago1:34:12

1:34:12

This week's episode is a journey through sound and melody, as AP talks with Mike Fiorito about the interrelation between music and the Phenomenon. Mike is a musician, and a freelance music journalist, and also an award-winning author. His latest book, UFO Symphonic- Journeys Into Sound delves into the complex relationship between creativity, the un…

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The One Where We Discover We're #6 in Laos (Yes, Really) 47:35

3M ago47:35

47:35

We celebrate our 10th episode of Season 3 with an unexpected discovery of our international popularity, ranking as the #6 comedy podcast in Laos. The episode features beer tasting, wrestling adventures, Formula One predictions, and the return of the Gno-it-all Gnome. • Thirsty First: Sampling "Naughty and Nice" Chocolate Stout from Vocation Breweri…

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Riddling Spirits 46:43

3M ago46:43

46:43

Riddles have captivated fiction and mythology alike for thousands of years! From sphinxes and gods to kings and princesses, we’ve been posing riddles to each other for longer than we can remember. But why? That’s the real riddle we’re looking to solve this episode! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of genitalia,…

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Hailing Discordia with Bobby Campbell 1:50:20

3M ago1:50:20

1:50:20

All Hail Discordia! On this episode, comic book artist Bobby Campbell joins AP to discuss his ongoing project to adapt the Illuminatus! Trilogy into comic form. The classic of 1970s high weirdness written by Robert Anton Wilson and Bob Shea is a centerpiece in the world of Discordianism, and adapting it to other media is no small task. Bobby talks …

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Oops! All Haunted Schools! | Your Urban Legends 106 50:12

3M ago50:12

50:12

Ooops! That’s a lot of haunted schools! Haunted school trips, haunted school theatres, haunted turrets that no child should be crawling up into! Be unruly, be ungovernable, give children nightmares! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child endangerment, warfare, death, murder, suicide, hanging, and execution. …

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Exploring Thelema with Maevius Lynn 1:15:03

3M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

Maevius Lynn joins AP this week to explore the living tradition of Thelema and discuss the complicated legacy of Aleister Crowley. Lynn is a practicing Thelemic ceremonial magician, a writer, an artist, and a lecturer who offers a unique perspective to an often misunderstood realm of the occult and religious thought. She has a knack for explaining …

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Gardening, Sports, and Beer: Dad Adventures 36:10

3M ago36:10

36:10

Ever wondered what happens when two dads combine their love of gardening, sports, and beer with the daily adventures of parenthood? Our latest episode takes you on a journey from a hilariously disastrous beer opening to ambitious Japanese garden designs and the quiet triumph of growing your first cucumber. Williams shares his adventures at Plymouth…

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Feed Drop: Queens Podcast - Amina of Zaria 45:08

4M ago45:08

45:08

This week, we give you an episode from our friends at Queens Podcast about the life of Amina of Zaria, a legendary figure in African history. Enjoy this episode capturing the incredible story of a woman who defied the norms of her time! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of warfare, misogyny, slavery, sexual innu…

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Searching for Spock with Aaron Gulyas (3xtC) 1:41:19

4M ago1:41:19

1:41:19

This week, AP and guest co-host Blackwolf John Oates chat with Aaron Gulyas about Star Trek III: The Search For Spock! Setting phasers to "snark", they boldly go where many nerds have gone before in dissecting Star Trek as a franchise, focusing on the original cast and the motion pictures they appeared in. The conversation takes a lot of turns and …

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Women of a Certain Age w/ Deanna Raybourn 55:12

4M ago55:12

55:12

Women of a certain age can do anything - whether it’s being assassins, spinning the threads of fate, or doing witchy things in the woods! From the Fates of Greek mythology to Victorian scientists like Margaret Fountaine, author Deanna Raybourn shows us that older women are capable of doing anything and everything. Content Warning: This episode cont…

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Finding the Devil in the Details with Doug Brod 1:39:05

4M ago1:39:05

1:39:05

Journalist and author Doug Brod joins AP in this episode to discuss his recent biography Born With a Tail: The Devilish Life and Wicked Times of Anton Szandor LaVey. Doug is currently an editor at the Toronto Star, and was formerly editor in chief for SPIN and TV Guide. He has also written for The New York Times, Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, and …

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Dads, Drinks, and Dad Jokes: A Hilarious Gnome Take 47:45

4M ago47:45

47:45

A mix of hilarious dad jokes, parenting tips, and tales of adventure await. We tackle listener feedback and the art of finding balance in family life, punctuated by laughter and reflections. • Welcome to First Look Gnomes: The absurdity of parenting • Tips for parents from our latest experiences • Bad dad jokes that make you groan or laugh • Engage…

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Once Upon A Time… 51:13

4M ago51:13

51:13

Every story has to start somewhere. Whether it’s with “once upon a time” or “when tigers used to smoke tobacco”, storytellers have been setting the scene for their audiences in beautiful and interesting ways. Join us as we dig into the origins of story beginnings AND endings! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of…

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Contextualizing California with Stephanie Quick 1:49:15

4M ago1:49:15

1:49:15

For this week's show, the inimitable Stephanie Quick joins AP for a look at the cultural context around the San Francisco Bay area and her lived experience there. Offering context for a variety of personalities and organizations tangential to weird studies, the artistic and political movements of the area from the 1960s to the present are examined.…

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#61 - Kanye West's SUPERBOWL Antics, OF Creator Vs. 1000 Bodies, & Looking Back On Breaking Takes 1:46:23

4M ago1:46:23

1:46:23

On the final episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach reflect on the podcast's journey, Kanye West's Super Bowl commercial, an Only Fans Creator that took down 1000 bodies, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingtakes/ TikTok: https://www.…

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