A minute-by-minute dissection of John Landis's 1983 classic Trading Places starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy, from the creators of the Caddyshack Minute and Blues Brothers Minute, like you'd find in a bacon, lettuce, and podcast sandwich.
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Ditch Digger Podcasts
Treat your writing like a blue collar job. Doctors don't get doctor block and ditch diggers don't get ditch digger block, and working writers can't get writer's block. Business and humor.
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Ditch Digger CEO is a podcast that will feed and grow your hunger for entrepreneurship. This show chronicles those who have built their business from nothing to million or even billion dollar enterprises. Often with only grit and work ethic to rely on. Gary Rabine is a serial entrepreneur who has started 25 companies over the past 20 years. For business inquiries email [email protected]
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Welcome to Amina Change Your Life where high ambition meets higher purpose. Hosted by Amina AlTai, a leading coach for the person who’s done it all and is ready to do things differently. Each week, Amina interviews the world’s top career, entrepreneurship, mindset, and well-being experts to uncover how they transformed their circumstances and built lives they truly love. Through unfiltered conversations and actionable insights, you’ll learn how to stare down fear, embody your gifts, and desi ...
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Minute 108: The Orange Crop Is Actually Fine
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1:07:30It's a new wave of pandemonium as the true nature of the orange crop is revealed. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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Minute 107: Ladies and Gentlemen, the Minister of Oranges
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57:47Everybody shut up! The Minister of Oranges has got something to say! Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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Minute 106: How to Sell Orange Juice Futures
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47:00Louis and Billy Ray travel back in time with exciting news about the value of frozen concentrated orange juice. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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It's 9 o'clock. Do you know where your traders are? Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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Louis continues giving Billy Ray and the audience a tour of the commodities trading floor which does nothing to explain to your hosts what is about to happen. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenersholeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradi…
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Ep 128: How to Ditch Self-Abandonment and Lean Into Self-Honoring with Amber Rae
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32:40Amber Rae, an internationally acclaimed author, illustrator, and speaker, is a force in the world of self-discovery and empowerment. With her bestselling books like "Choose Wonder Over Worry" and "The Answers Are Within You," she has touched the lives of millions across nearly 200 countries. Amber's work, filled with emotional depth and wisdom, has…
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Minute 103: A Gentleman and His Magazines
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58:15Louis and Billy Ray prepare for battle in the men's room as Mark Campbell joins us from his postcard chamber. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenersholeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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Louis gets Billy Ray pumped for financial carnage as the Dukes let Wilson in on their juicy scheme. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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A prostitute and a butler walk into a bar. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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Minute 100: Pretentious Pour-over Process
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51:22Get your gum out for the hot and heavy makeout scene in a Philly train station. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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This week we learn how to fill briefcases with money and/or fake orange crop reports. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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Minute 98: Penetration in the Orange Zone
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51:20This would be a boring minute if it weren't for all the ape sex and Deep Throat references. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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127: Seasons of Ambition: Why I’m Redefining the Way I Create
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9:53Amina shares personal and professional updates, giving insights into her recent book tour, the reception of her work, and upcoming changes to the podcast format. She emphasizes the importance of embracing cyclical growth, rest, and renewal in leadership, reflecting on her past struggles, heartbreak, and ego-reconciliation. The key moments in this e…
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Two gorillas, two knockouts, and Billy Ray and Louis commit almost certain manslaughter. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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126: Validation Is For Parking: How to Build Unshakeable Confidence with Nicole Kalil
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36:02Nicole Kalil, a renowned speaker, coach, and author of “Validation is for Parking” brings a refreshing and candid approach to building confidence. With a dynamic career journey from a Fortune 100 finance firm to hosting the globally acclaimed podcast “This is Women's Work” Nicole's insights are rooted in real-world experience. Her genuine passion f…
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#122 How Buying Broken Businesses Built a Thriving Empire w/ Peter Griscom, Principal & Operating Partner, Van Dyke Acquisitions
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1:10:13Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Peter Griscom (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-g-350a21169/) is an Operating Partner and the Chief Executive Officer of Van Dyke Acquisitions, a boutique investment firm specializing in distressed mergers and acquisitions and turnaround opport…
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Beeks relishes having the upper hand, but he doesn't seem to realize he's surrounded by gorillas. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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#121 Build Millionaires, Not Just Businesses w/ Dave Durand, Founder & CEO, Leading Giants
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1:34:47Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Dave Durand (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davevdurand/) is currently the CEO of Leading Giants and Executive Chairman of Best Version Media, an international media company in Brookfield, Wisconsin. During Durand’s tenure as CEO, BVM was among the…
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125: Women Who Wear Only Themselves: Spirituality and Personal Growth with Arundhathi Subramaniam
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32:26Arundhathi Subramaniam, an accomplished poet and author, has garnered acclaim for her 15 comprehensive works encompassing poetry and prose, solidifying her position as one of India's leading literary figures. Her latest publication, "Women Who Wear Only Themselves," intricately explores the lives of contemporary women on sacred journeys, offering a…
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"Genre is a marketing tool, just like a book cover." - Mur Lafferty In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula rant about genre expectations, marketing, and what happens when you decide that genre isn't for you because you're special. Ursula lists her whales, and Imposter Syndrome doesn't really make a showing when Mur travels. Highlights: - …
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Minute 95: A Collection of Gosh-Darned Oddballs
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1:03:05Mr. Beeks has finally had it with the colorful characters on this train and he expresses his frustration in no uncertain terms. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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"If you want this to be your thing, you got to keep doing the thing." - Ursula Vernon In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula dive into the chaotic world of writing, sharing their latest projects, travel plans, and ask you if that thing you wanted to say actually is the thing you want to say online. They discuss the SNAFU of the WorldCon A…
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Ep 124: Post-traumatic Growth: Turning Adversity into Opportunity with Claire Wasserman
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32:22Claire Wasserman is a speaker, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, a newsletter, podcast, and coaching practice dedicated to helping women embrace their worth and activate their potential. With a Master’s Certificate in Financial Psychology, Claire has traveled the country teaching thousands of women how to negotiate millions of dollars in rais…
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Lionel Joseph arrives in the train cabin to the surprise of Billy Ray, the consternation of Beeks, and the joy of our guest Bryant Hicks. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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Ep 123: Real Strategies For Predictable Revenue with Frenchie Ferenczi
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33:44Frenchie Ferenczi is a seasoned small business strategist, fractional leader to startups, and advisor to founders. With a remarkable career journey that includes scaling $100 million businesses like The Wing, managing teams of over 50 people, and mentoring a thousand plus entrepreneurs, Frenchie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the ta…
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"The best way to survive is to turn everything into hilarity." - Ursula Vernon In this episode we dive into the chaotic world of writing, marketing, and the ups and downs of self-publishing. Mur shares her recent trip to Maryland for Independent Bookstore Day, and Ursula catches us up on Swordheart's launch. Self promotion is hard, ya'll. Highlight…
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The baggage handlers look for food and Billy Ray gets the briefcase to Lewis in the bathroom and that's about it. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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#120 AccuWeather: From a $50 Startup to a Global Powerhouse w/ Dr. Joel Myers, Founder & Executive Chairman, AccuWeather
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1:12:45Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Dr. Joel N. Myers (https://corporate.accuweather.com/company/about-us/dr-joel-myers/) is a proven visionary leader, founding AccuWeather in 1962 and successfully establishing it as the world's fastest growing and most trusted source of weather f…
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Ep 122: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Megan Hellerer Unpack the Core Wounds Behind Ambition
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38:22Megan Hellerer, the Founder and CEO of Coaching for Under Fulfilled Overachievers, is an accomplished career coach and author of "Directional Living," a comprehensive framework for career fulfillment in the 21st century. With a strong professional background, including eight years at Google and features in esteemed publications such as New York Mag…
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Minute 92: Madonna with Swedish Meatballs
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52:24Inga from Sweden arrives wearing the wrong clothes, but somehow that's okay. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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Ep 121: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Brittany Martin Reimagine Ambition
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28:19Brittany Martin, a seasoned business strategist and author, offers a unique approach to redefining the way we perceive work. With her extensive experience in scaling businesses and guiding teams through rapid growth, Brittany emphasizes the significance of prioritizing alignment over burnout. The key moments in this episode are: 00:04:31 - Collecti…
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Coleman arrives as a priest who loves whiskey and avoiding farting, and AI turns out to be our number one fan. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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#119 Why the Best Outsourcing Isn’t Really Outsourced w/ Jose Herrera, CEO & Co-Founder, Horatio
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1:16:21Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Jose Herrera (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseherrerap/) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Horatio. Horatio is the trusted partner for some of the fastest-growing startups and enterprises in the world. Their on-brand customer support teams help them …
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Ep 120: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Nina Rodríguez-Marty on The Collaborative Nature of Book Writing
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31:47Nina Rodríguez-Marty serves as the Executive Editor at Penguin Life and Maria Shriver's, The Open Field imprints of Penguin Random House. Her specialization lies in acquiring prescriptive and idea-driven nonfiction across a spectrum of categories, including Self Help, Personal Development, Psychology, Wellness, Health, Productivity, and Peak Perfor…
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God, this one's long! But that's because we have to figure out the economy, physics, prostitution, and everything else on this bill of lading. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute…
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Ep 119: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Nitika Chopra Get Real About Being The Work
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32:42Nitika Chopra, the founder and CEO of Chronicon and the Chronicon foundation, is a dedicated advocate for empowering individuals with chronic illness. Having faced her own journey marked by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis since childhood, Nitika's entrepreneurial spirit led her to host her own TV show, Naturally Beautiful, and organize over a hun…
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[DD] Navigating Agents, Rights, and Reality
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55:01"If you can tolerate the boring and lonely, then hopefully you'll be rewarded on the other side." - Ursula Vernon In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula navigate the chaotic world of freelancing, taxes, and the ups and downs of being a writer. They discuss the recent Hugo nominations (two for Ursula, one for Mur!), share insights into the…
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Minute 89: G. Gordon Liddy's "The Monkey Handlers"
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55:10Merry New Year, everyone. Celebrate by mocking a gorilla. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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Ep 118: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Lia Avellino Breakdown Purposeful vs. Painful Ambition
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35:16Lia Avellino, a relational and somatic psychotherapist, is also the CEO of Spokescircles. Her expertise in modern love and women's wellness, coupled with her role as a sought-after facilitator and media commentator, has seen her work featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, and The Tamron Hall Show. With a focus on helping individuals embra…
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[DD] Weeping Bunkers and Writing Woes; Surviving the Creative Chaos
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41:15"Sometimes the best way to survive is to turn everything into hilarity." - Ursula Vernon Transcript S.11 Ep.2 In this episode of Ditch Diggers, join hosts Mur and Ursula as they navigate the chaotic world of freelancing, taxes, and the ups and downs of being a writer. They discuss the recent Hugo nominations, share insights into their creative proc…
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Oh my God, we're on the train all of a sudden. Get ready for the movie to hit its comedic peak! Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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Ep 117: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Stacey Lindsay Unpack What It's Really Like to Write a Book
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38:07Amina’s forthcoming book, The Ambition Trap, is now out in the world, but it took three long years of writing and a lifetime of lessons for this book to come to be. Amina sold the book to Penguin Random House’s imprint Open Field from Maria Shriver in September of 2022. Along the way, Amina had support from loving friends, peers, and colleagues, an…
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Our heroes figure out the Dukes' scheme and plan to stop them, or better yet, beat them to it. Plus there's eggnog and cussing. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com…
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Ep 116: The Leader's Guide to Cultivating Workplace Belonging with Dr. Beth Kaplan
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37:00Dr. Beth Kaplan, author of the new book Braving the Workplace, is a recognized authority in the fields of belonging and leadership development. With a career spanning over two decades in executive roles, Dr. Kaplan has leveraged her expertise in human connection, learning, and leadership to make significant contributions to fostering workplace belo…
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Gun cleaning, salad eating, and sage advice are all interrupted by television, as usual. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com
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