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Infants On Thrones Podcasts
Welcome to Infants on Thrones, a podcast dedicated to exploring self-awareness, discovery, and the complexities of human existence. Our name, Infants on Thrones, reflects our belief that we are all in a continuous state of growth and learning, much like infants. As we navigate through life's challenges and questions, we aim to approach each topic with curiosity, humility, and a touch of humor. Join us as we delve into a wide range of subjects, from personal development and mental health to p ...
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God Dogs on Thrones is a podcast where Glenn Ostlund (host of "Infants on Thones" and author of "Bathing with God") shares and reflects on a lifetime of creative work, from podcast episodes and academic studies to screenplays and deep philosophical explorations. With the help of AI perspectives, Glenn dives into beliefs, reality, and what it means to be human, blending personal insights with thoughtful analysis. This podcast offers a unique, evolving journey through the intersections of trad ...
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Ep 928 - Russia Made Me Do It (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:09am)
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51:31Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …
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Ep 927 - Remarkably Unremarkable (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:08am)
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45:22Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …
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From hotel revelations to Book of Mormon fan fiction — Mike and Doug catch up after a month apart to talk faith, fantasy, and the messy beauty of the in-between. They wander through Mormon nostalgia, creative purpose, and what it means to enjoy life without an endgame. Want more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms episodes — past convers…
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Ep 926 - My Lucky Day (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:07am)
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47:28Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …
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Ep 925 - Dear Grandmother, Who Is Dead (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:06am)
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53:26Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …
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Ep 924 - The Old Ship Zion (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:05am)
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Ep 923 - The Atheist and the Humanist (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:04am)
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Ep 922 - The Problem of Good (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:03am)
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Ep 921 - The Log on the Fire (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:02am)
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Ep 920 - Faith Crisis: A Nervous System Story (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:01am)
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Supremely Confident and Deeply Insecure (#218)
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1:00:00An exploration of art, money, and meaning — from Twain’s hustle to the Beatles’ breakup, Nashville bars to AI-generated songs. Mike and Doug wrestle with the paradox of creating for love versus chasing success, and what it means to keep the soul in the work Want more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms episodes — past conversations, stor…
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Happy Accidents and Care Bear Hats (#217)
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1:07:54Mike and Doug dive into Mark Twain and Beatles deep cuts, swap stories about their own songwriting, and laugh about Care Bear hats at a Darius Rucker show. The talk drifts into authenticity, slowing down creatively, and Doug’s raw reflections on health, ego, and the fear of being “phony.” Want more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms epi…
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Ep 919 - Dear Chip... Happy Birthday, Aquarian Soul
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28:09Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile A man writes a letter to his younger self at the moment of birth. Dear Chip – Chapter Two is a fiction-as-self-therapy meditation: piercing cries, blossoming lungs, controlled hallucinations, attachment theory, and the first grooves of trust and independence. Blending neuroscience, modern folklore, and lived…
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Ep 918 - Dear Chip 01: The Point of Conception
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27:30Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Before the Infant. Before the Throne. There was a sperm, an egg, a single cell then two. This is a letter written to this two. A man writes a letter to his younger self at the point of conception. Dear Chip – Chapter One is a fiction-as-self-therapy origin story: zinc sparks, cosmic eggs, parts-work, and the…
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Mike and Doug catch up after their Idaho trip and reflect on the stories we tell ourselves. Doug shares an experience in his yard where a snake encounter turned suddenly when his dog Ozzy bit it in half. The moment sparked reflection on presence, seriousness, and experiencing life as a waking dream. They also talk about: Valley folk vs. mountain fo…
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Agitation (aka Infants on Mike on Gene Keys on Agitation on Mormons on Mushrooms on Thrones) (#215)
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1:10:40Mike reunites with Glenn Ostlund of Infants on Thrones to kick off a new series on the Gene Keys. They dive into Glenn’s new book You’re Not Broken, Just Rewiring, explore Gene Key 51 (Agitation → Initiative → Awakening), and share raw stories of faith, separation, creativity, and transformation. You're Not Broken... Just Rewiring Want more? Our fu…
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Ep 917 - Agitation (aka Infants on Mike on Gene Keys on Agitation on Mormons on Mushrooms on Thrones)
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1:11:05Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn sits down with Mike Steed from Mormons on Mushrooms to discuss The Gene Keys and his experiences with agitation.By Infants on Thrones
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Ep 916 - Heal Your Mind, Heal Your Body: An Interview with Dr. Skyler Hamilton
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Ep 915 - 19 Epilogue: The Avocado of Existence
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59:56Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares the Epilogue from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Drenched in Beer, Diet Coke, and Love (#214)
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1:02:11Doug kicks things off with a story about finally using his Real Salt Lake season tickets and having what he calls the “time of his life.” A mid-season match against Club América turns into something more than just a game—it’s a full-body experience, complete with mariachi bands, yellow smoke, and a feeling of being transported. We talk about what i…
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Ep 914 - 18 The Glitch Is the Gift: Returning to the Beginning as Something New
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48:57Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part III In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 18 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 913 - 17 The Tip of Whimsy and the Planetary Mind
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1:11:17Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part III In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 17 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 912 - 16 The Ego, The Gods, and the Story that Shaped the Sky
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1:14:06Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part III In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 16 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 911 - 15 Atlantis and the Neuron that Dreamed Itself Awake
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41:15Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part III In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 15 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 910 - 14 Lemuria and the Cell that Stayed
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40:06Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part III In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 14 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 909 - 13 The Nymph, the Void, and the Pattern That Paints Itself
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49:33Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part III In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 13 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part II In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 12 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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In this episode, we cover everything from Trump’s compulsive lying and the Mormon Church’s complicity in capitalist power structures, to Bel-Air acid trips, murder kinks in scripture, and Jesus maybe being a little gayer than we were taught. We draw parallels between culty MAGA thinking and Mormonism, laugh about being perceived as “different than …
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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part II In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 11 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part II In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 10 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 905 - 09 Inspiration from The Gene Keys
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28:48Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part II In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 9 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part II In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 8 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Mike and Doug drop in after a bit of a break to catch up on life, psychedelics, healing, and everything in between. Doug shares what came through during the solstice while recovering from surgery—some sun, some stillness, and a feeling that didn’t quite have a name. Mike talks about spending a Saturday alone, taking acid, deep-cleaning the house, a…
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Ep 903 - 07 Inspiration from The Ra Contact
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27:28Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Part II In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 7 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 902 - 06 The Orientation of the Soul – Polarity and the Path Ahead
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27:04Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 6 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 901 - 05 The Illusion of Control and the Wisdom Beneath It
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15:06Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 5 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 900 - 04 Pain Is a Message, Not a Malfunction
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17:09Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 4 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 899 - 03 The Mind-Body-Spirit Complex and the Harmony You Forgot You Were
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16:22Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 3 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 898 - 02 The Tip of Whimsy and the Painter of the Cosmos
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29:04Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 2 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 897 - 01 When You’ve Done Everything Right and Still Feel Wrong
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15:54Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares Chapter 1 from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 896 - Introduction: You're Not Broken... Just Rewiring
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14:42Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares the Introduction from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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Ep 895 - Preface: Uncovering the Bear Claw Pendant
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19:46Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn shares the Preface from his new book: You're Not Broken... You’re Just Rewiring: The Science and Mythology of Listening with New Ears You can contact Glenn at [email protected] Check out Glenn's Psychology Today profile here.…
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It finally happened. After five years of teasing it, Doug’s brother Adam joins the podcast—and it's everything we hoped for and more. We dive deep into childhood hallucinations (or were they?), the mysterious and possibly imaginary Mitch Wrangler, and the shared false memory of eating rocks on the playground. Things get even weirder as we relive ou…
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I Need Space to Find Out (#210) w/ Kelli Christine Case
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1:11:25Mike is joined again by Kelli Christine Case for a deep dive into life after Mormonism, the messiness of self-discovery, and reclaiming pleasure, power, and presence. They explore: The grief and rebirth that comes from leaving Mormonism Codependence and control in Mormon structures (and how it shows up post-Mormon) Deconstructing dating, polyamory,…
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EP 894 - The Bacta Tank of Sound: Healing Through Immersion
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22:15Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile The Bacta Tank of Sound: Healing by Immersion Written and narrated by Glenn Ostlund What if sound could become your sanctuary? In this immersive and intimate episode, Glenn Ostlund introduces a powerful new creative project: Control-ALT-Create—a podcast that blends neuroscience, story, sound healing, and the…
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Ep 893 - Musings on the Neurological Cult Ripples of Experience
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44:45Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this episode, we’re introduced to the idea of playing with thoughts the way you might play with Legos—stacking, twisting, reshaping, not to build something permanent, but to feel your way into understanding. It starts on the floor. Stretching. Thinking. Thoughts of childhood. Thoughts of trauma. Thoughts …
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Ep 892 - Reflections on Andor Season 2: Maya Pei and the Basal Ganglia Brigade
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32:04Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Cassian Andor didn’t just escape a crash — he landed in the middle of a fractured rebellion, where mistrust, fear, and instinct rule the day. In this episode, we explore the early chaos of the Rebel Alliance through the lens of the human brain: the survival-driven basal ganglia, the emotional currents of the…
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Ep 891 - Reflections on Andor Season 2: More Than Your Fear
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27:19Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile When Cassian Andor climbs into a TIE fighter he’s never flown before, you feel your shoulders tense. You know he’s going to survive—this is a prequel, after all. But your body doesn’t care. That dissonance? It’s limbic resonance. And it’s just the beginning. In this premiere episode of Accidental Therapy, Gl…
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Ep 890 - Consciousness Shmonsciousness P3: The Wren Wrestlemania Wrebuttal
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Ep 889 - Consciousness Shmonsciousness P2: The Wren Wresponse
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