Best Floydius Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson Podcasts (2025)

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60 Seconds with Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson 3:45

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Sixty seconds? It takes almost 60 seconds to say your name!' 'Oh, how very droll!' _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thoma…

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Pulchritudinous. 8:25

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Pulchritudinous. 'puhl·kruh·choo·duh·nuhs' ‘‘Did you hear Marie has opened a new flower shop?’ ‘No, what’s it called?’ ‘The Pulchritudinous Florist.’ ‘Who, Marie or the flowers?’ ‘Both.’ __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual…

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We Called Him Ally for Short 10:12

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Reading Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson (17th June 1867 – 2nd September 1922) was an Australian writer and bush poet. Regarded as one of the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of his time, he is often referred to as Australia's 'greatest short story writer.' Problem with ghosts? Call Ally! In Henry Lawson’s tale “We Called Him ‘Ally’ …

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Loquacious / Loquacity / Loquaciousness 2:33

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Even at a young age, Rosie was delightfully loquacious and engaging. __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson w…

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Pugnacious 7:03

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‘Henry, Mr and Mrs Pugnacious would like to come over at the weekend for a discussion.’ ‘What? Quick, Martha — book the next flight to Coober Pedy! Surely we’ll be safe there?’ (When Mr and Mrs Pugnacious want to “have a word,” it’s time to make a run for the outback!) _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the exp…

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Dubiety 4:23

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“...only, it was that last strange look she gave me— I was struck with a flash of dubiety.” _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jer…

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Callow 6:51

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'Since the report leaked a week ago, we’ve had no flights landing at our airport, Reggie… perhaps hiring callow fellows wasn’t the smartest move after all.' _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce…

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Garbist 7:27

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‘Dolly, why so many tears?’ ‘It’s Archibald. He’s always written the sweetest letters to me, but in this letter, he’s called me the Queen of Garbage! How could he?’ ‘Let me see the letter.’ ‘No, Dolly—he’s called you the Queen of Garbists... garbists.’ ‘Garbist? I’ll give him “gabist” next time I see him!’ © The recording may not be altered or used…

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Porciloquent 7:11

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'Pete's perfectly punctuated porciloquence left them all in awe! So much said in so few words!' (Apologies for mother's interference!) _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound …

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Indefatigable 8:00

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'His indefatigability left the indefatigable indefatigably exhausted; for never in the history of the indefatigable had such indefatigableness been witnessed!' Note: You may struggle to find the noun: indefatigableness in most dictionaries. Why? They've deemed it obsolete—a tragic casualty of underuse. 'Shame on those dictionaries!' _ © The recordi…

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Persiflage 7:58

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‘I wouldn’t go in there if I were you.’ ‘Oh? Why ever not?’ ‘Your persiflage about her cooking hasn’t exactly gone down well with Aunt Martha.’ _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record a…

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Recalcitrant 9:29

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Recalcitrant: adjective meaning 'stubbornly uncooperative'—much like your Wi-Fi when you need it most! _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-…

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How does a word become a word? 12:42

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It’s not as simple as saying it out loud—though that’s a start. In this episode, we trace the curious path from playful coinage to dictionary legitimacy. Along the way, we meet words that sneaked in, strutted in, or simply refused to go away. _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of …

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Gossipient 7:23

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Brand New Word Alert. You heard it here first! Gossipient (First public use: 6 July 2025 – Enlarge Your Vocabulary, Episode 71) gossipient (adj.) /ˈɡɒ.sɪ.pi.ənt/ ‘GOSS-ih-pee-ənt’ Actively inclined to spread gossip, often with great relish. gossipient (noun) Someone who delights in gathering and spreading gossip. "Clara is such a gossipient—she was…

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Expergefactor 6:52

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"Hurry! It’s Fred – he’s been hit in the eye with an expergefactor!" _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson wi…

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Expergefaction 4:22

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'He's beginning to see the light – he's having an expergefaction!' (Ready the chorus of angels!) _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximu…

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Calvity 6:09

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His calvity glistened in the early morning sun! _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson without his express con…

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Alacrity 6:11

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Silva’s electric alacrity dispelled the team’s despondency! _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson without his…

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Abstemious 5:48

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'Eric and Phyllis are coming to dinner tonight.' 'Oh goodie, more ice cream for us — I guess they’ll enjoy their spoonful of self-control!' (maniacal laughter!) _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, repro…

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How Do I Love Thee? 1:13

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Reading Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) was a prominent English poet of the Victorian era, renowned for her eloquent and passionate poetry. Born in County Durham, she gained literary acclaim with her collection "Sonnets from the Portuguese," which expresses her deep love for fellow poet Robert Browning. Note: The reading was recorded with a …

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Sedulous 6:58

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Julia’s little face lit up in loving delight as she hugged Teddy tightly — after Nana J’s sedulous efforts and her unwavering sedulity lovingly restored ‘Teddy’ back to life with every careful stitch! __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson.…

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Egoism 8:46

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‘Here comes Paul, but what on earth is that ginormous thing he has on a leash?’ ‘Oh, that’s his best friend, his ego. He likes to take it for walkies each day!’ _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, repro…

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Complaisant 4:43

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‘Do you know Des?’ ‘Oh, sure! He’s gold — one of the more complacent people in the community.’ ‘Ah, I think you mean “complaisant” — he’s always eager and willing to help.’ _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may …

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Tattler 6:54

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‘Hey! Aunt Bea is on her way over, and she’s bringing bucketloads of sweets!’ _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jef…

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Mulga Bill's Bicycle 3:56

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Reading Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson, CBE (17 February 1864 – 5 February 1941). Patterson wrote the poem in 1896. It was originally published on the 25 July 1896 edition of the Sydney Mail. Mulga Bill's Bicycle tells the hilarious story of Mulga Bill, who thinks he's much better at cycling than he turns out to be. Note: The reading was recorded w…

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Lugubrious 5:21

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'And the Oscar goes to ... (drumroll, please) ... Lenny the Lugubrious!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jeffers…

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Dilatory 7:55

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'Where's dilatory Dan?' 'Sleeping of course!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson without his express cons…

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Juxtapose / Juxtaposition 6:27

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‘Juxtapose or juxtaposition? Grab the popcorn; a showdown is a-comin’ to town!’ _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas J…

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Pluviophile 1:48

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'Mum, granddad's outside splashing around in the rain again!' 'Oh, that old pluviophile!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jere…

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Apricate 5:37

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‘Henry, quick! Call Father Jones — the beach is full of people apricating in public like there’s no tomorrow!’ _ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of F…

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Desiderium 4:34

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'I'm fine; I'm just in a desiderium state of mind today!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson without his …

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Clancy of the Overflow 3:15

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Reading Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson, CBE (17 February 1864 – 5 February 1941), was an Australian bush poet, journalist, and author widely considered one of Australia's greatest writers. He is noted for composing the internationally famous song "Waltzing Matilda." Paterson wrote the poem from the perspective of a city dweller who once met Clancy,…

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A Dogs Tale 29:17

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Reading Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835, was a celebrated American writer and humorist, best known for "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." He died on April 21, 1910. A Dog's Tale is one sad doggy story, you may need to grab the tissues! __ © The recording may not be altered or used for…

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The Man from Ironbark 4:01

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Reading Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson, CBE (17 February 1864 – 5 February 1941), was an Australian bush poet, journalist, and author widely considered one of Australia's greatest writers. He is noted for composing the internationally famous song "Waltzing Matilda." "The Man from Ironbark" is a famous Australian poem by Banjo Paterson that tells th…

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Quotidian 5:16

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'What's Nigel doing over there?' 'He's making his way through the quotidian!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Je…

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Puck! 2:33

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'He's a funny puck, isn't he?' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson without his express consent or that of …

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The Book of Grotesque 6:00

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Reading Sherwood Anderson was an American author born on September 13, 1876, and died on March 8, 1941. He is best known for his influential work 'Winesburg, Ohio,' published in 1919, which explores the lives of residents in a fictional small town. In "The Book of Grotesque," Anderson introduces the concept of the "grotesque," depicting distorted a…

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Dulcarnon 2:46

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'A dilemma or a dulcarnon? What’s the cuckoo got to do with it?' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson witho…

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Flabbergasted 5:20

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'Meet 'flabbergasted' - the ultimate reaction when you find out your cat secretly runs a successful online business!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the vo…

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Pogonophile 3:00

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'Bill, the carefree pogonophile, takes great pleasure in proudly displaying his pogonotrophy for the world to admire!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the v…

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Hunted Down by Charles Dickens 55:20

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Reading Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. The Story A mysterious man named Julius Slinkton enters the life of Mr. Sampson, the manager of a life assurance office. At first, Slinkton appe…

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Love is the best -You know it is! 0:48

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Reading 'Who doesn't want a bit more love?' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson without his express consen…

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Evelyn McHale & 'the most beautiful suicide' 8:35

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Reading Evelyn Francis McHale (September 20, 1923 – May 1, 1947) was an American book-keeper who jumped to her death from the 86th-floor observation deck of the Empire State Building. Robert Wiles, a photography student, took a picture of Evelyn where she lay on top of a crushed car. The photograph of the dead lady had a "beautiful" aesthetic quali…

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Makes the World Kin by O. Henry 10:07

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Reading O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter, was an American short story writer known for his wit, wordplay, and twist endings. He was born on September 11, 1862. O. Henry’s stories often depicted the lives of everyday people in New York City and explored themes of love, sacrifice, and the ironies of life. He passed away on June 5, 1910…

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Bounteous-Hearted 5:15

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'There goes Grantos, one rare diamond, a truly special individual indeed!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jeffe…

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Overcoming Self-Doubt! 8:36

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Self-doubt has a loud voice—here’s a way to silence it! __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson without his ex…

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Embracing Change 4:44

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Change is a component of time, and since time is always changing, so is the world we live in! __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus …

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Fickle 3:44

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'Blimey, they cancelled again? Well, one thing can be said about Freddy and the Fickle: they are consistent!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of F…

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Jocund 3:35

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'Who doesn't love to be in their company? They're such a jocund couple!' __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jeffers…

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Growing Strong! 3:00

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Grow strong from where you are! __ © The recording may not be altered or used for commercial gain without the express written permission of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson. No individual or entity may clone, reproduce, or record any sound imitating the voice of Floydius-Maximus Jeremy Thomas Jefferson without his express consent or that of…