Hosted by Aaron Alejandro, the Growing Our Future podcast is focused on strengthening agricultural science education in America so that students can develop their potential for personal growth, career success and leadership in a global marketplace. This show is sponsored by the Texas FFA Foundation. Learn more at https://mytexasffa.org/
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When a fierce tribe of woodland elves - the Wolfriders - are burned from their homes by hostile humans, their chief, Cutter, must tap every reserve of strength and will to lead his people to safety. Barely surviving brutal setbacks, the Wolfriders discover to their astonishment other elves - the Sun Folk - who exist in the world they thought was theirs alone. Now refugees, the hardship of losing their forest home proves small compared to the spirit-twisting trials that follow when Cutter exp ...
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As coronavirus sweeps the globe... ...civil liberties are threatened... ...physical cash is abandoned... ...money printers go brrr... ...and bitcoin is halvening.
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Join friends and Veep co-stars Matt Walsh and Timothy Simons for a weekly comedy podcast where they dive into a rewatch the Matt and Tim way -- beginning with the question, “what is memory? And is what we remember actually what happened?” They’ll also unpack the question “what’s it like to be two supporting actors on Veep as well as in their real lives in Hollywood.” So Veep fans feel free to ask your questions, leave your comments, and if you’re lucky, you may even win a free tuxedo. Expect ...
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Join host Dré Pineau as he sits down with a different guest each episode to have a meaningful conversation to get to know them and discover what inspired them on their creative journey. The ConunDRUM focuses on variety if musicians and artists, while Quarter Notes puts a spotlight on drummers and what made them pick up a pair of drumsticks.
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Comedian, writer, food show host, and podcaster Max Silvestri (I Love LA, Big Mouth, I Need You Guys) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2008 D.J. Caruso film, Eagle Eye, starring Shia LaBeouf. Madison Mason plays the President. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.ins…
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Comedian, actor, podcaster, and author Paul Scheer (The League, How Did This Get Made?) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1980 Richard Lester film, Superman II, starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, and Terence Stamp. The Richard Donner cut also gets discussed. E.G. Marshall plays The President. For the rest of this conversation, go to https…
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Carter Jenkins and Romy Reiner | My Date With The President's Daughter
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15:59Actors Carter Jenkins (Mad Men) and Romy Reiner (Curb Your Enthusiasm) join Matt and Tim to discuss our first TV movie, the 1998 Alex Zamm film, My Date With The President's Daughter, starring Will Friedle and Elizabeth Harnois. Dabney Coleman plays President Richmond. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand…
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Writer/Director/Raconteur Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma) joins Matt and Tim to sorta talk about the 1991 Oliver Stone film, JFK, starring Kevin Costner. President John F. Kennedy appears in archival footage, and the Zapruder film. Yeeps. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! M…
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Actor and writer Jon Glaser (Delocated, Late Night with Conan O'Brien) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1968 Franklin J. Schaffner film, Planet Of The Apes, starring Charleton Heston. James Whitmore plays the President of the Assembly (It counts!). Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons …
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Actress and improvisor D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Nobody Wants This, Barry) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2004 Donald Petrie film, Welcome To The Mooseport, starring Ray Romano and Gene Hackman. Gene Hackman plays former President Monroe Cole. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a pa…
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Jackie Tohn | National Treasure: Book Of Secrets
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15:50Comedian, actress, and singer/songwriter Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This, G.L.O.W.) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2007 Jon Turtletaub film National Treasure: Book Of Secrets, starring Nicolas Cage. Bruce Greenwood plays The President and Glenn Beck (not that one!) plays Abraham Lincoln. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon…
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Comedian, actress, and podcaster Kate Berlant (Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, Dream Scenario, Berlant & Novak podcast) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2014 Greg Whiteley documentary, Mitt, about 2012 Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt …
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Alejandro Montoya Marin | Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
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1:15:40By Matt Walsh & Timothy Simons
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Author, speaker, and life coach Brad Lomenick sits down to discuss life strategies like the "who factor" people in life that encourage, equip, and empower. Be a positive catalyst in an organization and the importance of being humble, hungry, and full of hustle. We explore how gratitude beats entitlement, why access plus hustle changes careers, and …
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Actress and singer Beverly D'Angelo (Vacation, Entourage) joins Matt & Tim to discuss the 1993 Wolfgang Petersen film, In The Line Of Fire, starring Clint Eastwood, Rene Russo, and John Malkovich. Jim Curley plays the President. It doesn't matter. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! …
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On this episode of the Growing Our Future podcast, we have the chance to sit down with Kerri LeDoux, Executive Director of the Live Like Johnny Organization and mother to the late Johnny Callan. Kerri shares a heartfelt testimony of Johnny's life and the example he led. She shares his desire to help others and how the FFA became the vehicle for him…
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Actor and Emmy winner Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Fargo) joins Matt & Tim to discuss the 2012 Christopher Nolan film, The Dark Knight Rises, starring Christian Bale and Tom Hardy. William Devane plays an unnamed President. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh http…
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On this episode of Growing Our Future, host Aaron Alejandro welcomes Lorie Vincent, Founder & President of ACCELERATION by Design LLC. Lorie shares her inspiring journey from the Texas Panhandle to national leadership, her mission to empower rural communities, and why gratitude, collaboration, and bold vision are essential to growth. 🎥 In the video…
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Comedian and actress Arden Myrin (The Righteous Gemstones, Will You Accept This Rose? podcast) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1982 John Huston film, Annie, starring Aileen Quinn and Albert Finney. Edward Herrmann plays President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a p…
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Actress and comedian Caitlin Reilly (Loot, Hacks) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2004 Roland Emmerich film, The Day After Tomorrow, starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal. Kenneth Welsh plays Vice President (VEEP) Becker. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh …
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Aaron Alejandro sits down with Kat Villarreal, an agricultural science teacher and FFA advisor in South Texas, to trace her journey from a non-farm kid to building a thriving IDEA Public Schools FFA program (now ~350 members). Kat shares how mentorship, grit, and student leadership took her chapter from zero to state-level achievements. What You’ll…
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Actress Ever Carradine (The Handmaid's Tale, Goliath, Shameless) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2008 Oliver Stone film, W.. Josh Brolin stars as George W. Bush and Richard Dreyfuss plays Dick Cheney. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons…
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Actor Andy Richter (Conan O' Brien, Cabin Boy, The Three Questions Podcast) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1967 Theodore J. Flicker film, The President's Analyst, starring James Coburn. The President is referenced but does not appear in this film. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patro…
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🎙️ On this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, host Arron Alejandro sits down with Melissa Rosenbusch-Spicer, a lifelong educator and champion of agricultural science. 🌱 👩🏫 Melissa shares her journey from growing up in a family of ag teachers to shaping lives as a 29-year ag educator, and now carrying her passion into her work with Bloom fo…
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Comedian, actress, and podcaster Lauren Lapkus (Threedom, Newcomers, The Wrong Missy) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1996 David Mickey Evans film, First Kid, starring Sinbad. James Naughton plays President Davenport. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https…
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In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, host Aaron Alejandro sits down with Kade and Morgan Hodges, owners of Hodges Livestock, to share their inspiring journey from meeting in college to running a thriving family ranch. You’ll hear how they: ✅ Turned major setbacks—like losing half their leased land—into breakthrough opportunities ✅ Piv…
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Karen Maine | The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
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16:45Writer/Director Karen Maine (Nobody Wants This, Rosaline, Yes, God, Yes) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the original Naked Gun film from 1988, directed by David Zucker, starring Leslie Nielsen. There is no U.S. President in this movie but Jeannette Charles plays Queen Elizabeth II. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secon…
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension | Matt & Tim
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1:11:53Matt & Tim discuss the 1984 W.D. Richter cult classic, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, starring Peter Weller. Ronald Lacey plays President Widmark. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Second In Command …
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Actor and advocate Sean Astin (Lord Of The Rings, Rudy, The Goonies, Stranger Things) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2000 Roger Donaldson film, Thirteen Days, starring Kevin Costner. Bruce Greenwood plays President John F. Kennedy and Walter Adrian plays Lyndon B. Johnson. Try NOT to be inspired by Sean, I dare you. For the rest of this conversa…
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Actor Reid Scott (Veep, Law & Order, My Boys) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1996 Roland Emmerich film, Independence Day, starring Jeff Goldblum and Will Smith. Bill Pullman plays President Thomas J. Whitmore. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.…
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Scot Armstrong | Clear And Present Danger
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18:10Screenwriter/Producer Scot Armstrong (Old School, Road Trip, Hangover II) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1994 Phillip Noyce film, Clear And Present Danger, starring Harrison Ford (not the President yet). Donald Moffat plays President Bennett. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Ma…
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Matt and Tim discuss the 2017 Dean Devlin film, Geostorm, starring Gerard Butler. Andy Garcia plays President Andrew Palma and Randall Newsome plays Vice President Miller. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Tim…
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Actor Marcus Henderson (Tacoma FD, Get Out) joins Matt to discuss the 1994 Robert Zemeckis film, Forrest Gump. Presidents JFK, LBJ, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan appear in some form of archival/digital footage as they come in contact with Forrest. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simon…
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Actor Bradley Whitford (Handmaid's Tale, The West Wing, Billy Madison) joins Matt and Tim to discuss a film he was in! My Fellow Americans (1996) directed by Peter Segal stars Jack Lemmon as President Russell P. Kramer, James Garner as President Matt Douglas, Dan Aykroyd as William Haney, and John Heard as Vice President Ted Matthews. For the rest …
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Dr. Arquimides Reyes shares his inspiring journey from a small farm in El Salvador to becoming an associate professor of animal science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. His story exemplifies how agricultural education, mentorship, and the FFA can transform lives and create leaders who give back to their communities. • Grateful for family…
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Actor, writer, and comedian Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Veep) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1972 Michael Ritchie film, The Candidate, starring Robert Redford. Former Veep Hubert Humphrey appears as himself, though he was back in the US Senate. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! …
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Actor and comedian Jerry Minor (Abbott Elementary, Mr. Show, SNL) joins Matt to discuss the 1979 Hal Ashby film, Being There, starring Peter Sellers. Jack Warden plays President "Bobby." For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh…
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George Couros, author of "The Innovator's Mindset," shares his journey from reluctant teacher to educational innovator and how exceptional leadership transformed his perspective on education. He explores how creating environments where both adults and students can thrive leads to better educational outcomes while preparing communities to navigate a…
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Matt and Tim discuss the 1996 John Carpenter film, Escape From L.A., starring Kurt Russell. Cliff Robertson plays The President. A young Wyatt Russell is uncredited as an orphan boy! Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp! As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse var…
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Writer/Producer BenDavid Grabinski (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, AreYou Afraid Of The Dark?) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2024 David Ayer film, The Beekeeper, starring Jason Statham. Jemma Redgrave plays President Danforth. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh …
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Writer/Director Suzi Yoonessi (Unlovable, Daphne & Velma, The Dead Girls Detective Agency) joins Matt to discuss the 1975 Robert Altman film, Nashville. Thomas Hal Phillips plays the unseen Replacement Party candidate Hal Phillip Walker. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh…
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Quarter Notes 22: Jord Samolesky (Propagandhi)
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1:35:54#quarternotes #JordSamolesky #propagandhi #AtPeaceYou want to talk about a bucket list guest…….well, this is a conversation I never thought I would have had in my lifetime…..Jord Samoleski from one of my all time favourite bands Propagandhi!!I was able to have a great one on one chat with the godfather or prog punk drumming the day before Propagand…
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Dr. Justin Terry, Superintendent of Forney ISD, shares how mentorship and innovative educational approaches are transforming students' futures through entrepreneurial mindsets and real-world experiences. • Mentorship as a foundation for leadership development - having both internal and external mentors provides guidance and diverse perspectives • T…
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Actor Adam Brody, of Nobody Wants This, joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1996 action film, The Rock, directed by Michael Bay. Stanley Anderson plays The President (and also in Armageddon). For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwal…
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Director Greg Mottola (SuperBad, Adventureland) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1964 Stanley Kubrick film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Peter Sellers plays President Merkin Muffley. Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp! We’re all better with help. Visit BetterHelp.com/VEEP to get 10% off your first month. Mat…
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Winston Chandler's 27 years as a dorm parent at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch transformed countless lives through his wisdom, faith, and commitment to helping troubled youth find their path. His simple yet profound wisdom—"you're never going to learn anything unless something depends on you"—became the foundation for developing responsibility, work ethic…
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Podcaster and raconteur Van Lathan (Higher Learning, The Rewatchables) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1997 Luc Besson film, The Fifth Element. Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. plays President Lindberg, and that's not nearly the craziest thing in this movie. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patr…
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Screenwriter Alena Smith (Dickinson) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1999 film, Dick, starring Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams, directed by Andrew Fleming. Dan Hedaya plays Richard "Dick" Nixon. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.co…
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Writer and podcaster Chris Ryan (The Watch, The Rewatchables) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2012 Andrew Dominik film, Killing Them Softly, starring Brad Pitt. Barack Obama is the President in archival footage. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www…
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The ConunDRUM 33: Aaron Young (The Silver Tongued Devils + Tattoo Artist)
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1:38:55#aaronyoung #tattoos #thesilvertongueddevils Here we go again, back into The ConunDRUM, with one of my dearest and oldest friends, the big WOP himself…..Aaron Young!! The term chosen family comes up now and again, and this guy has been my brother since the day we met while I was skateboarding in the Irving gas station parking lot. Just two young te…
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Patrick Fischler | All The President's Men
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14:27Actor/TV Guide collector Patrick Fischler joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1977 Alan J. Pakula film, All The President's Men starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. Richard Nixon is the President in archival footage. There's also some great David Lynch talk. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and b…
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Comedian/podcaster/actor Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz) joins Matt & Tim to discuss the 2007 Mark Wahlberg film, Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Tom Butler plays the President. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Jon Gabrus https://ins…
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Quarter Notes 21: Danny Thompson (Face to Face + The Music Factory)
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1:28:24#QuarterNotes #DannyThompson #facetoface #TheMusicFactory Here we go with another BIG episode!! This week I got to sit down with Danny Thompson - the drummer from Face to Face, one of my favourite punk rock bands of all time! Danny is not just your typical drummer, he is also a savvy businessman and the owner/co-founder of The Music Factory School …
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Actor/VHS collector Max Minghella (Handmaid's Tale, Industry) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1998 disaster film, Deep Impact, directed by Mimi Leder. Morgan Freeman brings the gravitas as President Tom Beck. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.in…
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