Best Nether Podcasts (2025)

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La Cosa Nostra Gang War 1928-32 Bonus Episode Trailer 7:16

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We pick up alongside Episode Nine on Bones Remmer, zooming out to look at what was happening in San Francisco in 1928 as the La Cosa Nostra gang war intensified in North Beach. Along the way, we pause on the culture of the moment: the movies people packed theaters to see, the arrival of Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie, and the everyday stories tha…

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Ep. 11—A Very Frisco Christmas Special 27:36

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This special holiday episode of Frisco — The Secret History explores how Christmas was celebrated in San Francisco from the Gold Rush through the 1940s. The episode opens with a reflection on Emperor Norton, the city’s most beloved eccentric and an early, outspoken champion of civil rights, whose proclamations stood in stark contrast to the exclusi…

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Call It Frisco Part 3: Emperor Norton and Herb Caen Myths Debunked! 24:08

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In this episode of The Secret History of Frisco, Knox Bronson returns—hopefully for the last time—to San Francisco’s most emotionally charged semantic battlefield: the word “Frisco.” Building on the earlier episodes Call It Frisco and Call It Frisco #2 — Sally Stanford Weighs In On The Eternal Conflict, Knox dismantles two of the most commonly cite…

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6. Unst (Shetland part 2) 38:25

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6/6 - Unst - 'The Island Above All Others'. After performing in Lerwick earlier in the series, Mark’s Shetland adventure concludes in Unst, as far north as you can get. There will also be extended versions of each episode available on BBC Sounds. Written and performed by Mark Steel Additional material by Pete SinclairProduction co-ordinators Caroli…

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5. Lerwick (Shetland part 1) 41:41

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For the fifth stop of the series, Mark travels to Lerwick, the capital of Shetland, perched at the far edge of Britain, where everyone’s on first-name terms with the fog. It’s a place where Viking heritage meets oil rigs and knitting patterns, where the winter fire festival Up Helly Aa lights up the darkness, and where the locals are masters of mak…

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4. Cambridge 40:03

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Mark Steel visits Cambridge and creates a show for the local audience. There will also be extended versions of each episode available on BBC sounds. Written and performed by Mark SteelAdditional material by Pete SinclairProduction co-ordinator Caroline Barlow and Katie BaumSound Manager Jerry PealProducer Carl Cooper A BBC Studios production for Ra…

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3. Lewisham 39:26

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Mark Steel visits Lewisham in south London and creates a show for the local audience. There will also be extended versions of each episode available on BBC sounds. Written and performed by Mark Steel Additional material by Pete SinclairProduction co-ordinator Caroline Barlow and Katie BaumSound Manager Chris MacleanProducer Carl Cooper A BBC Studio…

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Ep. 9 Bones Remmer Pt. 1—Tenderloin Gambling King, Jack Ruby, & A Short History of Frisco's La Cosa Nostra 29:03

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In this episode, we step back into San Francisco at the end of the roaring twenties, when bootleggers, blackhanders, and quiet Mafia bosses carved out invisible empires in North Beach. It was a time when the city’s underworld tried to keep its violence out of sight — but the headlines told another story. It’s also the backdrop for the rise of Elmer…

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2. Wrexham 38:29

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Second stop of the new series is Wrexham in North Wales. Wrexham has gone from industrial workhorse to global celebrity, thanks to two Hollywood actors who bought the local football club. It’s a place where five of the Seven Wonders of Wales are apparently within walking distance of a Screwfix, where children learn “risk management” on playgrounds …

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Murder and Mayhem! (Geek Gab, Episode 400!) 1:27:51

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The boys talk about Weapons (2025), Glass Onion, Companion, and whatever else!By Geek Gab

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Ep. 8—Rachel Walther Discusses "The Lady from Shanghai" Orson Welles’ Fractured Dreamscape of San Francisco Noir 44:20

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This installment is all about the wild 1947 film noir The Lady From Shanghai, and guest Rachel Walther, a film historian with a book coming out soon called Born To Lose, The Misfits Who Made Dog Day Afternoon, breaks down the chaotic story behind it. The Lady From Shanghai film was a last-ditch effort by Orson Welles to get back in Hollywood’s good…

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Ep. 7—"WOMEN IN SALOONS—The Shame of My Sex" (1944) Part Two 32:51

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Welcome back, Frisco fans! You're tuning into Part Two and the conclusion of our deep dive into the San Francisco Examiner's 1944 sensation: "WOMEN IN SALOONS—The Shame of My Sex," by the legendary, if controversial, author Gertrude Atherton. If you missed the start, you definitely want to go back and listen to Part One! This episode picks up where…

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1. Oakham 40:43

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First stop of the new series is Oakham, nestled in the UK’s smallest county – Rutland. Rutland has a village that's proudly twinned with Paris (even if the Parisians don’t know), has Europe’s largest man-made lake (which required flooding a local village) and hangs its horseshoes the other way round (so the devil falls out, obviously). Joining Mark…

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Ep. 7—The Examiner's 1944 Moral Crusade Against Barfly Women—"WOMEN IN SALOONS—The Shame of My Sex" Part 1 50:12

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In this episode of The Secret History of Frisco, we're diving into the San Francisco Examiner's sensational 1944 moral crusade against Barfly Women and the threat they posed to the social fabric of San Francisco. The paper hired the renowned 86-year-old author and novelist, Gertrude Atherton, a San Francisco native, to mount an investigation into t…

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Nobody 2 Watch? (Geek Gab, Episode 399!) 1:04:18

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Warpig reviews the films of Andy Sedaris, and the new action flick NOBODY 2!By Geek Gab

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Alien Erf! (Geek Gab, Episode 398!) 1:19:42

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Daddy Warpig and Dorrinal have begun the new FX tv series Alien: Earth! Plus gaming, news, and whatever else! Come for the review, stay for the RANT!By Geek Gab

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Ep. 6—Jimmie Tarantino Pt. 2: D.A. Thomas Lynch Spells Out Jimmie's Scams in Post-WWII Frisco 28:16

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California State Attorney General Thomas C. Lynch was the Assistant D.A. in San Francisco in the late 1940s, the years Jimmie Tarantino, blackmailer and extortionist magazine publisher, was plying his trade in San Francisco at the behest of Frisco gambling czar Bones Remmer. This episode comes from the Oral History Department of the Bancroft Librar…

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Geek Golf! (Geek Gab, Episode 397!) 1:04:29

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We talk D&D and review Happy Gilmore 2!By Geek Gab

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Ep. 5—Jimmie Tarantino Part 1: When Frank Sinatra and Mickey Cohen Invested in His Hollywood Nite Life Magazine 32:26

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This episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast introduces listeners to Jimmie Tarantino, a man described as a "louse, a blowhard, a barely literate, anti-Communist shake-down artist." The episode delves into Tarantino's early life in East Orange, New Jersey, and his eventual move to Hollywood where he became a peripheral member of Frank Sin…

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Sean Korsgaard is Battleborn! (Geek Gab, Episod 396!) 1:23:03

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Sean CW Korsgaard is launching a new magazine of fantastic fiction: Battleborn!https://igg.me/at/battlebornmagBy Geek Gab

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Fantastic Four! (Geek Gab, Episode 395!) 1:25:31

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RIP Ozzy and the Hulkster! o7We review FANTASTIC FOUR!By Geek Gab

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Bonus Ep. 5—Call It FRISCO Part Two—Sally Stanford Weighs In On The Eternal Conflict 26:04

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In "Call It FRISCO, Part 2," host Knox Bronson defends his podcast's name, "The Secret History of Frisco," against objections from hither and thither, including the Reddit San Francisco group. Historical figures like Emperor Norton and madam Sally Stanford each make an appearance, showcasing their differing views on the term "Frisco." "Colorful cha…

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Catalytic Comics! (Geek Gab, Episode 394!) 1:20:14

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Special Guest: Catalytic Comics! Sci Fi Action!https://catalyticcomics.com/https://www.x.com/CatalyticComicsBy Geek Gab

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Bonus Ep. 4—FRISCO NOIR With Rachel Walther—The Maltese Falcon No.1 (1931) & No.2 (1941) and Dark Passage (1947) 47:38

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In this episode, the first of a series, Knox Bronson, host of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast, welcomes Rachel Walther, a film noir expert and author, to discuss the genre's connection to San Francisco. Walther, who writes for the Film Noir Foundation's "Noir City" magazine and has a forthcoming book on "Dog Day Afternoon," highlights San Fr…

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Ep. 4—The Story of Johnny Ochsner, The Rich Kid Romeo, and the Lovesick Stowaways 45:47

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The episode chronicles the romantic life of Johnny Ochsner, a young Oakland oil heir whose escapades in the 1940s became international news. Marguerite Faye Human and Teresa Briston, separately stowawayed across the Pacific in pursuit of Johnny, driven by dreams of marriage. The story involves underage sex, a high-seas burglary, and the interventio…

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SuperGab! (Geek Gab, Episode 393!) 1:23:31

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Superman Review Show!By Geek Gab

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John C. Wright! (Geek Gab, Episode 392!) 1:14:07

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Interview with Grandmaster of Science Fiction John C. Wright!By Geek Gab

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Brian Niemeier's NETHEREAL Returns! (Geek Gab, Episode 391!) 1:41:21

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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Brian Niemeier's first novel, NETHEREAL, with a new special edition!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianniemeier/nethereal-10th-anniversary-special-editionBy Geek Gab

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Bonus Episode 3—When Sally Stanford Kicked Humphrey Bogart Out Of Her Flagship Pleasure Palace At 1144 Pine Street In 1941 43:29

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This bonus episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast delves into the scandalous lives intertwined with San Francisco's notorious madam, Sally Stanford. Born Mabel Busby in 1903, Stanford's early life of poverty and a wrongful imprisonment for cashing stolen checks fueled her determination to achieve financial independence. By 21, she opened…

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Christopher DiNote! (Geek Gab, Episode 390!) 1:05:21

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Author and editor Christopher DiNote joins the gab!https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07QPTWCMVBy Geek Gab

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Ep. 3—The Secret Life of Bob Patterson, The Charming Ex-Con Who Terrrorized High Society With His Column, "Freddie Francisco Observes" In The 1940s 43:28

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The Secret Life of Freddie Francisco: A Rogue's Rise and Fall This episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" delves into the captivating, often scandalous, life of Bob Patterson, a writer of prodigious talent and even more prodigious roguishness. Under the pen name Freddie Francisco, Patterson became Northern California's most powerful newspaper co…

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Author J.M. Anjewierden! (Geek Gab, Episode 389!) 1:15:31

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J.M. Anjewierden, author of THE BLACK CHRONICLES, joins us this week to talk about science fiction!By Geek Gab

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Bonus Episode No. 2—Interview with Paul Drexler, Author of "Notorious San Francisco: True Tales of Crime, Passion, and Murder" 52:39

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In this episode, I talk to author and historian Paul Drexler about the crime and vice rooted in the very birth of San Francisco and their evolution and influence in the city for the next hundred years. People and groups discussed in the episode include the Sydney Ducks, the Hounds, the San Francisco Police Department, Donna Fine, Sally Stanford, Bo…

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Pinkerton's Ghosts! (Geek Gab, Episode 388!) 1:23:03

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Ben Wheeler returns to the Geek Gab! We're going to talk about Mission: Impossible, his new "Throne of Hades" kickstarter, and whatever else comes up!Pinkerton's Ghosts: Throne of Hades Animatic!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/superversiveradio/pinkertons-ghosts-throne-of-hades-animatic/description…

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Horror Express Review! (Geek Gab, Episode 387!) 1:15:15

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Back to 1972 with horror classic HORROR EXPRESS!By Geek Gab

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Ep. 2 ~ The Hawaiian Princess Who Wanted To Sing 37:13

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I have a wonderful episode for you today, the story of the Hawaiian princess who came to San Francisco to open a nightclub where she could sing. We will again encounter lawyer Jake Ehrlich, of course. The McDonough Brothers, who controlled all the vice in the city, Chief of Police William Quinn and his corrupt Captain Fred Lemon at Central Station,…

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That 70s Slasher Special! (Geek Gab, Episode 386!) 1:17:43

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Daddy Warpig takes a trip back to the 70s and reviews two thrillers, The Bird With The Crystal Plumage and The Corruption of Chris Miller!By Geek Gab

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Sinners! (Geek Gab, Episode 385!) 1:10:39

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DW and Dorrinal review the vampire flick SINNERS!By Geek Gab

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Havoc! (Geek Gab, Episode 384!) 1:03:12

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Havoc! (Geek Gab, Episode 384!) by Geek GabBy Geek Gab

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Bonus Episode No. 1—Call It Frisco! 26:14

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This episode explores the long and often contentious history of the nickname "Frisco" for San Francisco. Despite the strong disapproval of many, including Chronicle columnist Herb Caen, the term has deep roots stretching back to the Gold Rush era. We delve into the earliest documented uses of "Frisco" in the mid-19th century, finding it in letters …

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Nick Cole is Strange Company! (Geek Gab, Episode 383!) 1:08:09

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Nick Cole is Strange Company! (Geek Gab, Episode 383!) by Geek GabBy Geek Gab

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Episode 1: Vice Defined San Francisco's DNA At Its Inception 45:00

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Welcome to The Secret History of Frisco, a podcast peeling back the layers of San Francisco's vibrant and often illicit past during its last wide-open era, 1934 to 1953. Join host Knox Bronson as we journey through the city's smoky backrooms, bustling waterfronts, and glittering nightlife, where fortunes were made and lost, and a unique live-and-le…

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Shameless Propaganda! (Geek Gab, Episode 382!) 1:38:31

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Shameless Propaganda! (Geek Gab, Episode 382!) by Geek GabBy Geek Gab

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Pantheon! (Geek Gab, Episode 381!) 1:09:40

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Pantheon! Plus the latest D&D news!By Geek Gab

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Ghibli Gab! (Geek Gab, Episode 380!) 1:15:09

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Princess Mononoke!By Geek Gab

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The Geeks in Blue! (Geek Gab, Episode 379!) 1:10:08

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Daddy Warpig reviews comedy classics Police Academy 1 and 2! Clubhouse comes to Living Urf! Anything geekish goes!By Geek Gab

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Electric State! (Geek Gab, Episode 378!) 1:21:51

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Electric State! (Geek Gab, Episode 378!) by Geek GabBy Geek Gab

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When Gamblers and Newspapermen Ruled The Cool Grey City of Love 10:14

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Ever wondered who really pulled the strings in San Francisco during its post-war golden age? It wasn't the mayor or the board of supervisors. When the war ended in 1946, San Francisco experienced an unprecedented boom. Servicemen who'd fallen in love with the city returned to stay, nightlife flourished, and business thrived in what appeared to be a…

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Body Horror Week! (Geek Gab, Episode 377!) 1:14:39

10M ago1:14:39

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Daddy Warpig has watched body horror flick THE SUBSTANCE and SCAVENGER'S REIGN, so you don't have to!By Geek Gab

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Car Warrior Jay Barnson! (Geek Gab, Episode 376!) 1:21:27

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Special Guest: Jay Barnson, author of DEAD TO RIGHTS!https://jaybarnson.com/https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Rights-Warriors-Autoduel-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B0DWDXPL2TBy Geek Gab