Best Knapsack Podcasts (2025)

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #452 - Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out & Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid 40:39

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) take a look at the 2nd and 3rd Rascal Does Not Dream films and talk about the new story development in both films, which film is the better of the two, and the positive traits this series continues to push forward.By Jared Clemons

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Hollywood Hustle to Startup Success 1:00:42

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In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Steven Puri—film executive turned tech founder, productivity expert, and remote work evangelist. Steven’s career path has taken him from producing blockbuster hits like Die Hard and The Wolverine to raising millions in venture capital and building tools that help people focus better, work sma…

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The CEO Growth Blueprint 46:26

7d ago46:26

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In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Patrick Thean—international speaker, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and former Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Patrick shares his journey from building a supply chain software company that landed on the Inc. 500 list to coaching CEOs on how to focus, execute, and scale with …

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From Hustle to Healthy Sales 51:04

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In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Leslie Venetz—founder of the Sales Led GTM Agency, LinkedIn Top Voice, and 2024 Sales Innovator of the Year—to talk about building a profit-generating pipeline without burning out. Leslie shares her journey from the high-pressure world of corporate sales to designing a four-day workweek, prac…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #451 - No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files 33:03

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) dive into some somniums again as we check out the first spin-off game from AI: The Somnium Files. We talk about the shorter story, how it compares to the two main games, and how this is secretly a Zero Escape game.By Jared Clemons

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Sales, Systems, and Dog Training Wins 43:10

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In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark chats with Ryan Wimpey, founder of Tip Top K9 Dog Training—a nationwide franchise with over 20 locations and counting. Ryan shares his incredible journey from training dogs behind a Chick-fil-A in a beat-up van to running one of the top-ranked dog training brands in the U.S. From scrappy beginnings to build…

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Why Strategic Finance Can't Wait 39:48

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In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Ellen Wood—CEO and co-founder of vcfo—to talk about the power of financial strategy, planning for exit, and how to build a more valuable business from day one. As a pioneer in the fractional CFO space, Ellen has helped hundreds of businesses scale, prepare for investment, and exit successfull…

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Leadership Lessons from Table Tennis 48:38

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In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Emmy-nominated content creator, strategist, and international table tennis competitor Justin Bookey. As the author of Ping Pong Leadership: 18 Principles to Succeed at Any Table in Business, Sports, and Life, Justin shares how his lifelong passion for ping pong evolved into a leadership frame…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #450 - Nintendo Direct July 2025 30:59

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) take a look at the latest Nintendo Direct that looked more at 3rd party games coming to both Switch and Switch 2 rather than 1st party games.By Jared Clemons

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Tech Lessons for Founders Ft. Ben Johnson 57:13

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In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark chats with Benjamin Johnson, serial tech co-founder and founder of Particle 41. With over two decades in software development, DevOps, and startup building, Ben shares hard-earned lessons on what it really takes to lead successful tech initiatives—from bootstrapping SaaS platforms to advising CEOs on digita…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #449 - Bustafellows Season 2 1:33:00

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) return to the world of Bustafellows to see if one of AL’s top otome games continues to be a good series or if it will tumble like most otome sequels/fan discs have done on her list.By Jared Clemons

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Episode 200 Part 2: What Happens After You Sell 51:39

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In this follow-up to Episode 200: How to Build a Sellable Business, Mark sits down with Ben Manley to unpack the next phase—what happens after you sell. Ben opens up about the emotional rollercoaster, the lessons he learned from structuring the deal, and the surprising challenges that come with handing over your business. From choosing the right bu…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #448 - Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary 34:55

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) take a look at the mystery series Shoshimin, written by the author of Hyouka. We mostly dive into the second season given how recently it came out and discuss the two story arcs that the season encompasses.By Jared Clemons

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Episode 200: How to Build a Sellable Business 46:04

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In this special 200th episode of The Friday Habit, Mark and Ben reunite to celebrate a huge milestone—and to share some big news. After nearly six years as co-hosts, Ben is officially stepping away from the mic (don’t worry, he’ll still pop in from time to time). But before he goes, he’s opening up about what it really took to build, systemize, and…

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The Friday Habit With Mark Labriola II 2:17

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By Mark Labriola II & Benjamin Manley

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136. Are Design Systems Still for People? A Conversation with Elyse Holladay 45:32

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Send us feedback or episode suggestions. In this episode, Chris Strahl talks with Elyse Holladay—staff design engineer at Color Health and host of On Theme—about the evolution of design systems and how AI is reshaping the way we think about abstraction, collaboration, and contribution. They explore what it means to maintain relevance in a landscape…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #447 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach 51:42

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) see what’s up with our old buddy Sam Porter Bridges as we dive into doing a lot of deliveries and building roads in Death Stranding 2. We talk about how the game has improved over its predecessor and why it has a more coherent story than the first game.By Jared Clemons

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The Art of Customer Interviews in Business 43:52

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In this episode of the Friday Habit, Nick McEvily shares his journey from design to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of customer interviews and the role of design in business success. He discusses his life in Mexico City, the challenges of the zero to one stage in startups, and the common pitfalls founders face in achieving product mark…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #446 - Rest of 2025 Preview 46:43

2M ago46:43

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) take a look at what’s coming out in the second half of 2025 and beyond with regards to video games and anime.By Jared Clemons

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Russel’s Journey to Purpose-Driven Success 1:17:29

2M ago1:17:29

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In this episode, Mark sits down with Russel Dubree, founder of Performance Faction and former agency owner who built and sold a multi-million dollar creative business. They talk turkey (literally), before diving into the hard-won lessons of entrepreneurship—what it means to grind, the challenges of hiring and leading a team, the highs and lows of p…

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135. The Infrastructure Behind Digital Production: A Conversation with Steve Dodier-Lazaro 36:38

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Send us feedback or episode suggestions. Design systems aren’t just a UI toolkit—they’re the backbone of digital product creation and management. In this episode, engineer and researcher Steve Dodier-Lazaro joins Chris Strahl to unpack why treating design systems like standalone products is holding teams back. They explore what it really takes to s…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #445 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) get very French to check out one of the highest rated games of the year thus far. We see if the praise is warranted and how wild you can get with making these characters look.By Jared Clemons

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The Power Of Data with Paul "Gravy" Graeve 47:42

2M ago47:42

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In this episode, Mark and Data Coach Gravy discuss the significance of data in business, exploring Paul's journey from an accidental entry into the data world to becoming a successful entrepreneur. They delve into the lessons learned from the dot-com boom, the importance of data ownership, and the challenges businesses face in managing their data a…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #444 - Mafia III 38:48

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) go back to the tumultuous times of the late 1960s in southern America with the third Mafia game that features a different kind of story and one heck of a soundtrack.By Jared Clemons

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Scaling Success: From Consulting to SaaS with Chris Ronzio 42:43

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Join hosts Ben and Mark on 'The Friday Habit' as they welcome Chris Ronzio, founder and CEO of Trainual, a leading SaaS platform for small business training and onboarding. They delve into discussions about organizational charts, systems, and processes essential for business scalability. Chris shares insights from his journey, including his consult…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #443 - Battlefield Waltz 1:21:48

2M ago1:21:48

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) return to the world of otome where there’s a dude in a sword and a whole lot of fighting.By Jared Clemons

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Transforming Business and Life with Philosophical Perspectives 52:19

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In this episode of 'The Friday Habit,' Mark Labriola and Benjamin Manley are joined by Kayvon Kian, an entrepreneur, teacher, and senior advisor at McKinsey & Company, to discuss his latest book, 'What Is Wisdom?' The conversation covers various philosophical approaches from ancient thinkers such as Socrates, Nietzsche, and Hippocrates, and how the…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #442 - Summer Game Fest 2025 59:46

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) take a look at the big games announced around the Summer Game Fest festivities to see what’s coming out later this year, 2026, and beyond.By Jared Clemons

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134 Modernizing a Legend: Catherine Dubut Builds the Future at Ford Pro 30:33

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Send us feedback or episode suggestions. What does it take to transform 121 years of automotive legacy into a modern digital ecosystem? Catherine Dubut, Director of Global UX Strategy at Ford Pro, joins Chris Strahl to share how her team is reengineering the organization’s fragmented product landscape into a scalable, unified digital assembly line.…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #441 - PowerWash Simulator 35:15

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) finally talk about the game where you power wash after the final DLC was released and why it became a big co-op game for us in the last few years.By Jared Clemons

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From Seminary to Service: How Faith, Generosity, and Grit Built a Business 1:03:50

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In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Chris Tyrell, founder of Chris’s Garage Doors, to talk about the unexpected road from seminary student to successful entrepreneur. Chris shares how faith, community, and a deep sense of purpose have guided his business journey—and why giving generously has always been part of the plan. Chris …

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Can you actually measure the ROI of a component? 24:19

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Selling the value of your design system to folks who don't necessarily understand it is a difficult and thankless task. But are we trying to sell in the right things? Is it possible to put the value of our design system against the bottom line, and how far down the stack can we go? Can we actually put a dollar sign against a single component?…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #440 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II 48:21

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) see what happens as the Daybreak portion of the Trails series continues and why after 12 games, this might be the series’ first miss.By Jared Clemons

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133. Garth Braithwaite on Design Tokens, Governance, and Scaling Spectrum at Adobe 59:34

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Send us feedback or episode suggestions. The design token nerds are taking over the pod! In this episode, guest host Christopher Bloom sits down with Garth Braithwaite, Lead Senior Staff Design Engineer at Adobe, for a deep dive into the inner workings of Spectrum’s design tokens. Garth shares how Adobe manages the complexity of scaling a multi-pla…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #439 - South of Midnight 44:37

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) head to the deep south to see how much this game embraces various mythologies of the area and aspects of Southern Gothic literature. Microsoft | BDS MovementBy Jared Clemons

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Should designers know how to code? 29:45

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The age old question – should designers know how to code? Or more specifically, how much should designer know when it comes to code? Considering it's the medium that we're designing for, it's still surprising how much this topic splits opinion. Luke and special guest Rob Whitfield will dive into the pros and cons, and give some practical advice if …

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episode 470 - the end 1:34:21

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last show thank you!By me

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #438 - Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club TOKIMEKI Roadmap to Future 32:40

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) check out the latest Love Live! game that has the bizarre distinction of being a sequel to a gacha game that is no longer available.By Jared Clemons

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Burnout, Bad Deals & Building Culture: Lessons from the Entrepreneurial Frontlines with Steve Van Diest 1:07:46

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In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Steve Van Diest, President of Acumen’s Front Range region, to unpack the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. From founding a thriving mattress business to launching a customizable pillow company, Steve’s path has been anything but linear. Steve candidly shares his experiences with …

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episode 469 with josh caterer from the smoking popes 1:07:29

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episode 469 with josh caterer from the smoking popes https://www.smokingpopesmusic.com/ PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT ALL MY SPONSORS. THERE’S LINKS ABOVE. PLEASE BE SURE TO TELL THEM WE SENT YOU!By peter

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #437 - Mythic Quest Season 4 & Side Quest 43:43

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) discuss the final season of Mythic Quest and its controversial ending with regards to its story and changing the ending as well. We also talk about the spinoff series Side Quest that was a welcome surprise.By Jared Clemons

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Are accessibility guidelines enough to be inclusive? 25:28

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Making your design system as inclusive as possible is something that I think we all agree on. However, for most systems teams, this means creating some accessibility guidelines and then ticking it off the list. Is this enough? Is there more we can be doing?By zeroheight

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episode 468 with bruce gordon 42:28

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episode 468 with bruce gordon https://www.instagram.com/brucegordonhome/ PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT ALL MY SPONSORS. THERE’S LINKS ABOVE. PLEASE BE SURE TO TELL THEM WE SENT YOU!By peter

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #436 - Dynasty Warriors: Origins 35:31

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) see Dynasty Warriors return to its origins by letting you fight more dudes than ever before and also be pursued by more dudes than ever before in more ways than one.By Jared Clemons

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132. The Evolution of Digital Production: TJ Pitre Talks Flash, Figma, and the Future of Dynamic Design 29:49

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Send us feedback or episode suggestions. In this episode, TJ Pitre, founder of South Left, joins the podcast to trace the real evolution of digital production — from the early days of Flash and Fireworks to today's dynamic, system-driven workflows. TJ shares his journey bridging design and development, reflects on the rise of modern tools like Figm…

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episode 467 with founder of the dude nation, ben curtis aka steve the dell dude 1:13:59

4M ago1:13:59

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https://www.instagram.com/bencurtisofficial/?hl=en https://thedudenation.com/ PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT ALL MY SPONSORS. THERE’S LINKS ABOVE. PLEASE BE SURE TO TELL THEM WE SENT YOU! PLEASE visit my PATREON at: https://www.patreon.com/scotchandgoodconversationBy peter

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #435 - Despera Drops 1:40:08

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) get back into the otome world with a famous character artist, a found family, and some crimes.By Jared Clemons

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Are design systems a dead end? 31:22

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Inspired by Luke's article on the death of design systems, Michelle and Luke dive into whether design systems have a future... are we at a natural point of evolution or are design systems going to go the way of the dinosaurs?By zeroheight

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episode 466 with musician blair shehan from knapsack, raquet club & the jealous sound 50:40

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episode 466 with musician blair shehan from knapsack, raquet club & the jealous sound https://www.instagram.com/blairshehan/?hl=en PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT ALL MY SPONSORS. THERE’S LINKS ABOVE. PLEASE BE SURE TO TELL THEM WE SENT YOU! PLEASE visit my PATREON at: https://www.patreon.com/scotchandgoodconversation…

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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #434 - Split Fiction 30:56

4M ago30:56

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Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) check out Hazelight’s latest co-op game where we both became authors traversing through each other’s stories, saw some impressive technical aspects, and saw how subtle the story likes to be.By Jared Clemons