Best Javier Rios Podcasts (2026)

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Northern NM Recreation & Outdoor Conservation Foundation President and Founder, Javier Vigil 44:37

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Northern NM Recreation & Outdoor Conservation Foundation President and Founder, Javier Vigil, visits with Sage about the vision and goals for NNMROC Foundation. This fun interview covers everything from the Yazzie Martinez Meeting at Escalante on Oct 9, 2025, to activities for youth and community and critical needs for the Chama youth, community, a…

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Where Conservation and Art Meet with Issac Martinez 20:30

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Canjilon, NM, artist Isaac Martinez visits with Farm & Ranch Show host, Sage Faulkner, about growing up in northern NM and the wildlife and outdoors that have influenced his art. He feels that art is a tool for conservation and his is a stark reminder of the importance of the wildlife that call this area home. For more information, please go to www…

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Farm & Ranch Show with Bayler Faulkner, Picking up Broncs at the Rodeo 25:25

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Farm & Ranch Show host, Sage Faulkner, visits with her daughter, Bayler Faulkner. Bayler has been a pickup woman for several years in amateur rodeos in southern Colorado and northern NM and talks about how she started the job. She talks about her horses, the people she works with, and the role of rodeo in the western way of life and the culture. Fo…

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Bridging Cultures Through Music with Mirelle Acuña 34:43

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A groundbreaking musical movement is taking shape in South Texas, and Mirelle Acuña stands at its center. In this enlightening conversation, the co-founder of the RGV International Mariachi Conference shares her vision for transforming mariachi education across the region and beyond. "We've seen exponential growth in mariachi education here in Sout…

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Carlos Peralez: Musical Heart, Engineering Mind 35:12

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Carlos Peralez sits down with Charros y Clásicos to share a remarkable journey that spans nearly five decades of balancing professional engineering with passionate musicianship. With violin in hand since age 10, Carlos takes us through his evolution from a kid who joined orchestra just to skip class to a dedicated performer with over 40 years in th…

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From Student to Maestro: The Journey of Moises Llanes 48:34

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When classical music plays in a baby's nursery, does it really make a difference? For Moises Llanes, those early moments with Beethoven and Brahms symphonies resonating through his crib shaped a lifelong passion that would transform orchestral education in the Rio Grande Valley. This captivating conversation reveals how a businessman father with an…

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2025 Interview with new Rio Arriba County 4H Agent, Lucinda Montano 26:08

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The Farm & Ranch Show talks with the new 4H agent in Rio Arriba County, Lucinda Montano, about 4H programming in the county. Sage, a longtime supporter of 4H, and Lucinda talk about all things 4H in the county and all the different programming options available. Thanks to Lucinda and all the 4H folks across the county, state and world! 4H grows gre…

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Nathan Fernández: A Life-Changing Opportunity from José Hernández 50:35

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Meet Nathan Fernandez, a remarkable talent whose musical journey bridges two worlds – the rich mariachi traditions of his family and the prestigious international stage of Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández. In this deeply personal conversation, Nathan reveals his childhood experiences standing beside his father at performances from the tende…

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Stewardship Week 2025 with guests from Upper Chama Soil and Water Conservation District 46:49

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Farm & Ranch Show host, Sage Faulkner, visits with Upper Chama Soil and Water Conservation District chairman, Norman Vigil, and Supervisor, Max Martinez, about Stewardship Week, which is April 27- May 4, 2025. The UCSWCD helps its community members promote good stewardship practices and conservation across the watershed with resources for soil heal…

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Mentorship, Music, and Mariachi Education: The Eloy Garza Story 1:05:01

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The path to musical excellence rarely follows a straight line. For Eloy Garza, director of Roma High School's celebrated mariachi program, that journey weaves through personal struggles, unexpected opportunities, and the profound impact of mentorship that transformed a shy trumpet player into an award-winning educator. Growing up in a household fil…

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From Performer to Educator – The Clyde Guerra Story 42:24

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Clyde Guerra never planned to become an award-winning mariachi director. His early musical journey began at age nine with a guitar class called "Las Guitarritas," leading to his first vocal competition win at a local livestock show. Surrounded by the sounds of Linda Ronstadt and Vicente Fernández in his grandmother's home, young Clyde was steered t…

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Classroom to Community: Karina Vela on Music with Purpose 43:26

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The pathway to passion often begins with reluctance. In this heartfelt conversation, acclaimed musician and educator Karina Vela reveals how being forced to take guitar lessons instead of joining the basketball team as a child in Matamoros, Mexico, planted the seeds for a transformative musical journey. "I was forced into music, not pushed," Vela l…

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Armonía in Action: Avigái Gonzalez and Mariachi Education 40:58

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The cultural disconnect in the Rio Grande Valley has long been a fascinating paradox: Brownsville celebrates its Mexican heritage with festivals like Charro Days, yet for years lacked the educational infrastructure to nurture mariachi musicians – until Abigail Gonzalez arrived with a vision to change everything. Abigail's remarkable journey begins …

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The Devers - Jerry and Sharon Devers, Ranching in NM and Colorado 46:26

2y ago46:26

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Jerry and Sharon Devers have been ranching in the Chama area for decades. Pillars in the community and a wealth of experiences in agriculture, the Devers share a few of their stories of running yearlings with a cook wagon, the near-misses and horse wrecks, and the rodeo days of their youth. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!…

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Community Safety for Rural Electric with Anthony Mercure of NORA 16:54

2y ago16:54

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Northern Rio Arriba Electric Coop, NORA, CEO Anthony Mercure visits with Sage about farm and ranch safety around rural electricity. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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Echos of Tradition with Alex Treviño II 50:33

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Alex Treviño II's journey from a small-town violinist to performing with the Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos represents the beautiful intersection of family legacy, personal determination, and cultural heritage. In a recent conversation, Alex shared insights into his remarkable path that began long before he was born – with his parents meeting…

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Resilient Landscapes and Healthy Water with the 2-3-2 Cohesive Strategy Partnership 27:46

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Dana visits with Sage of the Farm & Ranch Show about her role with Forest Stewards Guild and the coordination of the 2-3-2 Cohesive Strategy Partnership, which coordinates efforts to promote resilient landscapes that protect and improve water resources for communities, provide habitat for wildlife, and support the economic and cultural resilience o…

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Livestock Health and Special Offerings with Southwest Veterinary Services 29:42

2y ago29:42

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Farm & Ranch Show featuring Dr. Andrea and staff from Southwest Veterinary Services. Dr Andrea talks about her certification in PAP testing and the need for high elevation cattle stock producers to utlize it. She and her staff also talk about the changes to the livestock antibiotic rules and what producers will need to do to prepare. For more infor…

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Protect and Promote Resilient Forest Communities with Forest Stewards Guild 26:32

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Cody Dems of the Forest Stewards Guild and an active member of the 232 Cohesive Strategy Partnership, visits with Sage of the Farm & Ranch Show about the work he is doing in the area. Cody works at the confluence of people and forests to protect and promote resilient forest communities. He collaborates with various land stewards to measure the effe…

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Northern New Mexico Superstitions with Tuck Miller 17:07

2y ago17:07

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Farm & Ranch Show host Sage visits with her dad, Tuck Miller, about superstitions. Tuck talks about the origin of some of his superstitions, which often came from his time spent in arenas and racetracks, as well as others he grew up with. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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NRCS Programs for local Farmers and Ranchers with Johnny Ullibarri and JJ Dabbs 21:45

2y ago21:45

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Farm & Ranch Show featuring guests Johnny Ullibarri and Gerald "JJ" Dabbs from the local Chama USDA NRCS office about different programs offerings for farmers and ranchers. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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Learn about Chama Peak Land Alliance's Conservation Programs with Sage Faulkner 21:30

2+ y ago21:30

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Sage discusses all the ways that CPLA supports conservation through their different program areas. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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3 Young Bronc Riders speak about Rodeo 20:46

2+ y ago20:46

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Sage visits with 3 young NM bronc riders about rodeos in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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Western Heritage Days + Other Events with Katherine Pettingill 21:28

2+ y ago21:28

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Katherine Pettingill and Sage talk about Western Heritage Days and local events in Chama for the summer. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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The Shifting Agriculture in the Chama Valley with Toni Broaddus 21:58

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Sage visits with local ranch family pioneer Toni about the agriculture changes in the area and Tierra Wools. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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What do Landowners need to consider during Fire Season with NM District Foresters, Jose Carillo and George Ducker 23:33

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Chama district forester, Jose Carillo, and George Ducker, communications coordinator for New Mexico Forestry Division, will both be joining Sage to visit about their roles with NM Forestry Division and what landowners need to be thinking about with a new fire season starting. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!…

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Full Circle with Alex Treviño 54:51

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Alex Treviño's first encounter with mariachi wasn't love at first sight—it was a reluctant step taken at his mother's insistence during his sophomore year of high school. Today, as the head mariachi director at McAllen High School and a performer with Grammy-nominated Mariachi Los Arreros del Valle, he laughs about that initial resistance. "I didn'…

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The Youth's Views of Agriculture and Conservation with Keelin Faulkner 24:07

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Chama Peak Land Alliance's Program Director, Sage Faulkner, visits with her daughter Keelin. They discuss younger generations views on conservation, agriculture, and thing that she is currently involved in growing up in a ranching family. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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Agriculture Programs Offerings of Upper Chama Soil + Water Conservation District with Agapito Candelaria 24:33

2+ y ago24:33

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Agapito discusses all the different programs that Upper Chama SWCD offers to the community. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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All Things 4H in Rio Arriba County with Don Martinez 28:07

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Find out all you need to know about 4H in Rio Arriba County in Northern New Mexico and the Rio Arriba County Extension Agency. Ag agent and Interim County Program Director Donald Martinez Jr. explains how the local 4H program provides variety and versatility to kids in the area and helps hone their skills for greater success in the future. Sage and…

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Get the Down Low on the EPLUS Program with Aaron Jones 24:15

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Aaron manages approximately 28,000 acres in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado for Rancho del Oso Pardo. Aaron has an extensive background in wildlife ecology and management. He graduated from New Mexico State University and double majored in Wildlife Sciences and Fisheries Management. He has a passion for the outdoors, responsible land stew…

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Wild Cattle in the Gila and Other Ranching Related Issues with Carlos Salazar 19:17

2+ y ago19:17

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Rancher Sage Faulkner interviews Carlos Salazar, the president of the Northern New Mexico Stockman's Association. They discuss the directive to kill cattle in the Gila, the upcoming Northern NM Stockman's meeting and other ranch related issues. Carlos Salazar is a rancher and farmer and is a retired employee of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He is a…

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NM Livestock Inspector, Ralph Martinez, discusses Livestock Regulations in New Mexico 21:52

2+ y ago21:52

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Ralph Martinez, livestock inspector with the NM Livestock Board, speaks about rules and regulations for transporting livestock. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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Honor the Animal's Life. Meat Processing with Trinny + Des Vigil 20:50

2+ y ago20:50

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Trini Vigil and Des Vigil talk about their meat processing business Carnivores Custom Meats. Everything from honoring the life of the cow to the harvesting and processing meats in a way that is not wasteful and respects the value of the meat and the animal and celebrating that value with good cooking. Carnivores Meats processes high quality grass-f…

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Local Grass-Fed Beef and Processing in the Chama Valley with Jessica Casados 22:39

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Sage Faulkner interviews Jessica Casados about C4 Farms Grass Fed Beef, who will soon be delivering to customers as far as Albuquerque. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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The History of Sheep Ranching in the Chama River Valley with Belamino Archuleta 23:36

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A very important part of the history of the Chama Valley is sheep ranching. Listen to Belamino Archuleta tell us all about it on the Farm & Ranch Show on KXJR The Eagle sponsored by Chama Peak Land Alliance. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak Land Alliance

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The Future of Water in the Chama Valley with Manny Trujillo 24:10

2+ y ago24:10

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Northern New Mexico native, former politician, and current gardener, acequia, and local history expert Manny Trujillo discusses the future of water in the Chama Valley. For more information, please go to www.chamapeak.org!By Chama Peak

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An Inspirational Tale of a Mariposa with Mayra Garcia-Adame 41:06

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In this episode of Charros Y Clasicos, a Bosky Strings Podcast, hosts Miguel and Joel interview Mayra Garcia-Adame, a renowned mariachi director at Mariachi Los Lobos de Palmview High School and founder of Mariachi Mariposa, an award winning all-female mariachi. Mayra shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity and becoming an influential le…

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Past to Present with Dr. Dahlia Guerra 38:42

3y ago38:42

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Dr. Dahlia Guerra, a native of Edinburg, Texas, talks about the ongoing FESTIBA Festival, which promotes child literacy and takes us through the years with Mariachi Aztlán of UTRGV.By Miguel Javier Gutierrez & Joel Lee Ozuna

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Teacher to Entrepreneur with Corine Maldonado 45:50

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Corine Maldonado, the founder of Starr Music Academy, shares her story of how she discovered her passion for music education and how she turned that passion into a successful business.By Miguel Javier Gutierrez & Joel Lee Ozuna

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The LA Dream with Patricio Molina 45:51

3y ago45:51

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From Monte Alto to Los Angeles, Valley native Patricio Molina shares the journey that's led him to California to live his dream of becoming a violinist for the Grammy Nominated Mariachi Sol De México de José Hernández.By Miguel Javier Gutierrez & Joel Lee Ozuna

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The Road to Boston with Andrés Vela 58:14

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Valley native Andrés Vela shares the musical journey that's led him to the Boston Symphony Orchestra.By Miguel Javier Gutierrez & Joel Lee Ozuna

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An Arrangers Journey with Josué Eduardo López 47:50

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Valley native Josué Eduardo López shares his musical journey and how he became a musical arranger.By Miguel Javier Gutierrez & Joel Lee Ozuna

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Going Varsity in Mariachi with Abel Acuña 39:38

3y ago39:38

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Abel Acuña, mariachi director for Edinburg North High School, talks about the upcoming documentary based on his high school mariachi, "Going Varsity in Mariachi."By Miguel Javier Gutierrez & Joel Lee Ozuna

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Perseverance, A Key to Success with Israel Cantu 40:27

3y ago40:27

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Israel Cantu, a valley native from Edinburg, Texas, and a first-year orchestra director for Edinburg CISD shares his story of perseverance to fulfill his musical journey.By Joel Lee Ozuna & Miguel Javier Gutierrez

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My Musical Heritage with Marcos A. Zárate 37:45

3y ago37:45

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Marcos Zarate, Musical Director for the Grammy Nominated Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle and Head Mariachi Director for Mariachi Cascabel of Rio Grande City High School, shares his story on how he started music.By Joel Lee Ozuna & Miguel Javier Gutierrez

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Charros y Clasicos, Ep. Zero 13:26

3y ago13:26

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Charros y Clasicos is a Bosky Strings Podcast that takes you behind the scenes on some of the most talented musicians across the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.By Joel Ozuna & Miguel Gutierrez

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Sex, Hookers, and Pills (Ep. 11) 1:09:01

7+ y ago1:09:01

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In this episode we dive into our perspectives on sex and getting intimate. Our thoughts on getting playful with a partner. Hope you guys enjoy! Appreciate it if you guys listened! :) Have a great week!