Best Madison Ray Podcasts (2026)

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Greatest Playoff Series Ever: 1994 Rangers-Devils Conference Final with Mike Richter & Stephane Matteau 1:21:42

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Mike Richter and Stephane Matteau join Neil and Vic to relive the greatest playoff series in NHL history - the 1994 Eastern Conference Final between the Rangers and Devils. From three double-overtime games to Mark Messier's legendary guarantee and hat trick in Game 6, this seven-game war had everything. Hear Matteau describe both overtime winners, …

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Episode 592-Friendly Fire Massacre 29:57

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The imperfect amphibious landings by the Allies is matched by the imperfect defense of the Axis forces on Sicily. With the Allies firmly onshore, the Axis change their defensive plans. But the American’s success is marred by a horrendous friendly fire accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Farewell to 2025 - Dec. 29, 2025 34:04

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After a three-day break, plenty going on around the NHL for the final show of 2025. A bunch of items from to hit on for our 165th program of the calendar year. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/ NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nh…

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Rangers 1994 Eastern Conference Run: Kevin Lowe & Steve Larmer Tell All 59:49

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Steve Larmer and Kevin Lowe join Neil and Vic to relive the Rangers' dominant start to the 1994 playoffs. From back-to-back 6-0 shutouts sweeping the Islanders to conquering the problematic Capitals in five games, this episode reveals how championship experience kept the team focused. Hear about the "1940" chants at Nassau Coliseum, Esa Tikkanen's …

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1994 Rangers Championship Team: Messier, Leetch & The Season That Changed NY 1:33:34

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Neil Smith, Glenn Healy, and John Davidson reunite to relive the 1994 Rangers' legendary Stanley Cup run. From Mike Keenan's controversial hiring to the franchise-altering trade deadline, this is the untold story of how the President's Trophy champions assembled. Hear about Mark Messier's leadership transforming the culture, the Butch Goring compar…

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Episode 85 - Frozen Moments - Inside the Lens of Legendary Photographer Bruce Bennett 1:02:33

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Chances are, if you have seen a memorable hockey photo over the past half century, it can through the lens of Bruce Bennett. The legendary photographer and recent inductee to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame stopped by to join Neil and Vic sharing memories, his preparation and the inside scoop on getting the perfect shot. In Three Things You Need to Pa…

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Episode 591-Jack El-Hai Interview: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist 39:42

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Writer Jack El-Hai's book is now a major motion picture staring Russel Crowe and Rami Malek. Hermann Goring is captured and questioned by Dr. Douglas M Kelley who discovers that what happened in 1930's Germany can happen anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Sid Stands Alone in the Steel City - Dec. 22, 2025 44:27

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In a weekend which offered up storylines several different areas, one stood out as one legend passed another in Pittsburgh Sunday with Sidney Crosby tying, then passing Mario Lemieux atop the all-time Penguins points list. Elsewhere, both Toronto and Carolina had lost weekend but the narratives are vastly different. We also have a pair of trades to…

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Islanders Legends on Beating Gretzky's Oilers & 4 Championships 1:02:23

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Captain Dennis Potvin, left wing John Tonelli, and defenseman Ken Morrow continue their celebration of the Islanders dynasty with Part 2. From the exhaustion of overtime to the relief of Bobby Nystrom's famous goal, the legends share what happened after May 24, 1980. Hear stories about defending four straight championships, the brutal 1982 Pittsbur…

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NY Islanders First Stanley Cup: 45th Anniversary Special Interview 59:35

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Captain Dennis Potvin, left wing John Tonelli, and defenseman Ken Morrow join Neil and Vic to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the New York Islanders' first Stanley Cup championship. From a 12-win expansion disaster to hockey immortality, these three Hall of Famers share firsthand accounts of the 1980 playoff run that launched a dynasty. Hear stor…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Holiday Blues - Dec. 19, 2025 34:17

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With a three-day break coming up, some overachieving teams in the early going are clearly leveling out while others with high expectations are still spinning their wheels. Meanwhile, there's a pulse in Buffalo...for now. There's also the continuing brilliance among some star NHL backliners but, not so much in goal, where we have seen the understudi…

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Episode 590-The American Landings on Sicily 27:27

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The Americans come ashore at three locations. Suffering relatively few deaths from Axis hands, the weather and waves were a different story. Either way, elements of Gen. Patton’s 7th Army are on Sicily. Producer Credit-Kath Hach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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368. Holiday Extravaganza w/ Merrill Markoe, Jon Wurster, Madison Cunningham, Drew Erickson, Phil Braun 2:51:13

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XTRA LARGE December went out with a three-hour FREE FOR ALL no paywall bang full of merriment, music and many surprises at the 6th annual Holiday Extravaganza. Comedy legend Merrill Markoe filed an OHL exclusive Bob Dylan Xmas Lights report after a five year hiatus, our pal musician/comedian Jon Wurster joined us in studio, musicians Madison Cunnin…

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Episode 84 - The NHL According to Ray - With ESPN/Sportsnet Analyst Ray Ferraro 1:16:23

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He is one of the top analysts in hockey and is never shy about voicing his opinion. Neil and Vic welcome ESPN/Sportsnet's Ray Ferraro to the show to discuss the recent trades and other league news. We'll hit our usual Three Things You need to Pay Attention to at the top of the program with a nod to the latest to the 1000 point club and, after speak…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Wild About Hughes - Dec. 15, 2025 27:20

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Wild GM Bill Guerin made a statement with his record extension to Kirill Kaprizov in late September. Friday, he put the rest of the NHL on notice with a blockbuster trade acquired Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes for three players and a draft pick. Vic and Neil have the analysis. Among the other happenings since Friday's show, a big injury, a big ret…

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Episode 589:The Return of Paddy Mayne 25:16

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In between the Allied air attacks and the invasion forces of Operation Husky, special forces come ashore. And one group is the SRS, formerly, David Sterling’s SAS, the Special Air Service. But now in charge is Maj. Paddy Mayne, The Irish Lion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pierre Turgeon: 500-Goal Scorer on Hall of Fame Career & Life Lessons 36:07

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Pierre Turgeon, 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and one of only 48 players in NHL history to score 500 goals, joins Neil and Vic for an intimate Hall of Fame Edition conversation. From representing Canada in the Little League World Series alongside Stefan Matteau to scoring 132 points in his best NHL season, Turgeon reflects on his remarkable 19-…

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Scott Stevens: Greatest Open-Ice Hitter & 3-Time Stanley Cup Champion 45:19

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Scott Stevens, the greatest open-ice hitter in NHL history and three-time Stanley Cup champion, joins Neil and Vic for an unforgettable Hall of Fame Edition conversation. From his early days as the fifth overall pick in Washington to becoming the first player to have his number retired by the New Jersey Devils, Stevens reflects on his 22-year Hall …

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Oilers Swing a Pair of Deals - Dec. 12, 2025 33:22

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As the Edmonton Oilers continue to emerge from their first quarter slumber, the team swung a pair of deals heading into the weekend with Pittsburgh and Nashville. Vic and Neil have the latest. Coming off Tuesday's last second thrillers, more comebacks were in store on Wednesday and Thursday but, not to be outdone, two notable goalie performances an…

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367. Sarah Squirm, Joe Keery, Dan O'Sullivan 1:31:39

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Xtra Large December continued with a GIGANTIC episode featuring our pal comedian Sarah Squirm (aka SNL's Sarah Sherman) telling us about her new HBO Max special "Live + In The Flesh," star of television's Stranger Things and leader of musical outfit Djo Joe Keery, and writer/podcaster Dan O'Sullivan. We also presented our potential Dopps and Drops …

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Episode 83 - Nothing Fowl About These Ducks - With Anaheim TV Analyst Brian Hayward 1:05:59

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Anyone have the Anaheim Ducks in first place at this point of the season with the likes of Vegas, Los Angeles and Edmonton residing with them in the Pacific Division? If you said no, you're not alone but there they sit. Long-time Ducks TV analyst Brian Hayward join Neil and Vic to discuss the "whys" to their first-half success. In Three Things You …

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Episode 588-Operation Ladbroke 28:47

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Before the main assault of Operation Husky, airborne troops need to take key positions. But the first night time glider operations will not go well. Hundreds die before the fighting can start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Panthers Pick it Up Over Weekend - Dec. 8, 2025 34:09

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The first weekend of December continued to roll out strong storylines as the two-time defending champs won in a pair of games in very different ways, with controversy surrounding one of them. Their opponent for those two Cup wins hung another big score on Saturday and appear to have regained so mojo. Elsewhere, a pre-season favorite is in the midst…

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Special Encore Interview With Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek 26:51

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Pat Verbeek, General Manager of the Anaheim Ducks and Hall of Fame player, joins Neil and Vic to discuss the franchise's exciting transformation. Fresh off a 21-point improvement in the standings and the blockbuster hiring of three-time Stanley Cup champion Joel Quenneville as head coach, Verbeek shares his vision for building a playoff contender. …

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Dr. Quentin Genuis: Addiction, Personhood and Christian Communities 1:00:53

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We're finishing the year by squaring the circle and chatting again to Dr. Quentin Genuis ahead of his J-Term class at Regent on Addiction, Personhood and Christian Communities. Quentin has just released a book, Recovering People: Addiction, Personhood and the Life of the Church, distilling insights and stories from his work as an emergency doctor, …

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NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition - Scotty Bowman Encore Episode 1:02:01

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The legendary Scotty Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history, joins Neil and Vic for the inaugural episode of NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition. At 91 years old, Bowman shares remarkable stories from his seven-decade journey through hockey, from his childhood in Verdun to building dynasties in Montreal, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. He discusses h…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Big Night for the Underdogs - Dec. 5, 2025 39:53

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How often do you hear "on any given night, any team can beat any other team?" Let's just say if you were siding with heavy favorites Thursday, you didn't sleep well. And the misery wasn't limited to the top teams a couple of rising clubs in California got taken to school on Wednesday. Vic and Neil break it down and get set for the first weekend in …

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Episode 587: Operation Husky Could Have Been Huskier 23:39

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The planning for Operation Husky was anything but smooth and comprehensive. Everyone had a dog in this fight, but in the end, Monty won. Meanwhile, Mussolini is tempted to pull out of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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366. XTRA LARGE December! Tim returns! Sandy Honig! St. Panther! Passages! 1:24:10

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We're giving back to YOU the viewer with XTRA LARGE three-hour shows* all of December! First up is our good pal comedian Sandy Honig who loves Alice Cooper and soulful pop outfit St. Panther performing "Everybody Is" from the amazing new "Passages: Artists in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers" compilation that also features T…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - A Successful Return - Dec. 3, 2025 35:02

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Though scored upon early and victimized by his own turnover, Carter Hart's return to the NHL was a successful one. Vic and Neil discuss that plus a myriad of other storylines from the brilliance of Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini to other highs and lows in the goaltending world to a special night for two youngsters in Nashville. By the way, can…

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Episode 586-Operation Corkscrew 25:08

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After the Allies decide that Sicily is the next target, first the smaller islands nearby have to be taken. Thus Operation Corkscrew begins. Meanwhile, there are those in Italy who are thinking, perhaps the time has come to talk to the Allies. And thanks to WWII Podcast Producer- Adam Dach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Will the Thanksgiving Playoff Benchmark Hold Up? - Dec. 1, 2025 34:21

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45 Games worth of action in a brief window since the last show. Vic and Neil offer up their thoughts on whether they believe a greater or lesser percentage of teams in playoff position on American Thanksgiving will qualify by the time we reach mid-April. Also, some significant injury news and an upcoming season debut for a player who's been out of …

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Episode 585-Kasserine Pass: Humiliating Defeat or Strategic Victory? 25:23

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The Battle at Kasserine Pass is remembered as an American failure. Perhaps, but not a defeat. The Allies still held the ground and had learned much about modern warfare. Which was the point of fighting in North Africa first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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Jeff Blashill: How to Develop Superstars & Rebuild the Chicago Blackhawks 28:03

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Jeff Blashill, head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, joins the show to discuss his mission to rebuild one of hockey's most storied franchises. After proving his ability to develop young talent during his tenure with the Detroit Red Wings, Blashill shares his vision for turning around a Blackhawks team that has missed the playoffs five straight seas…

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Ken Holland Discusses Kings GM Role & Team Building Philosophy - NHL Podcast 26:47

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Ken Holland, the legendary hockey executive, joins the show to discuss his surprising move to become Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Kings. After a distinguished career that included building championship teams in Detroit and Edmonton, Holland shares insights on his transition to LA, his philosophy on team building, and what i…

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Episode 82 - The Clutterpuck View - With Former NY Islander and Current Studio Analyst Cal Clutterbuck 1:05:58

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After missing the playoffs a season ago, the expectations for the New York Islanders was a bit lower in the eyes of many coming into 2025-26. Though they struggled at the outset of the new season, things have reversed course to the positive highlighted by a recent 6-1-0 road trip. Former Islander and current TV analyst Cal Clutterbuck joins Neil an…

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Episode 584-The Tunisian Thermopylae 25:37

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Bizerte and Tunis have surrendered, but several German and Italian armies are still hiding in Tunisia. The British make sure the enemy does not retreat within the Cap Bon Peninsula, while the Americans start to rebuild Bizerte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series - Stephen Gostkowski - November 25, 2025 41:02

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In the third of the NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series, Neil and Vic welcome three-time Super Bowl champion placekicker with the New England Patriots Stephen Gostkowski to the show. The four-time Pro Bowler and Patriots all-time scoring leader covers a range of topics from his early days or an athlete, to playing under Bill Belichick and with Tom Brad…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Rocky Mountain High - Nov. 24, 2025 36:57

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There's the Colorado Avalanche. And then there's everyone else as the NHL's top team has a seven point lead on the field just past the quarter pole. Vic and Neil will talk about the Avs but also a weekend which saw some other good (calling the Wild, Flames, Sabres, Flyers and Morgan Geeking)... and some bad (Calling the Maple Leafs, Rangers and Mik…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Turning the Page to the Second Quarter - Nov. 21, 2025 22:59

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The NHL season has entered the second quarter having delivered on a grand scale over the first 330 games played. The past couple of nights have encapsulated what the first quarter was about: Legendary greatness, a new age of greatness, surprises, disappointments and a late-breaking significant injury. In short, never a dull moment in the NHL. X: ht…

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Dr. Carolyn Watts: Discovering God's Gentleness by Risking Rest 52:59

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In this episode, Regent grad and spiritual director Carolyn Watts shares about her life and learnings from serving as an obstetrician in Afghanistan until a debilitating chronic illness (POTS) ended her medical career. Reflecting on her memoir, Risking Rest, Carolyn shares how her obstetrical training gave her images for interpreting God's intimate…

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365. Doug & Vic TAKEOVER w/ Cap’n Jazz, Molly Lambert 1:01:39

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Buckle up because Doug and Vic were in charge this week with special guests OG Illinoise emo inventors Cap’n Jazz hanging out and rocking out with "For Nates Brother" (which is technically from their other band Owls) and "Precious," podcaster Molly Lambert zoomed in to chat about her wildly inventive new show about the porn industry JENNAWORLD, we …