Best Scott Cush Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1:52:28

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6h ago1:52:28

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Jekyll and Hyde share the credit in making up one of the most iconic figures of horror. After consuming a formula, the proper Dr. Jekyll is not the man he used to be. Instead, the good doctor becomes Hyde, a creature that is free of the restraints and inhibitions of society’s mores. Join Kat and Marshall as they go all the way back to the 1886 book…

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MEBAC update, Christmas for the kids. Executive-at-Large election in October 9:42

2h ago9:42

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Children Christmas Party will be a bit different this year. Our venue cancelled on us short notice. MEBAC changes are coming. You have to declare some numbers for Health Spending Account and the new Wellness Account. We have an Exec-at-Lrg position to be elected in October.By Scott Cush

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Full Moon Chat #1 – Corn Moon 2025 (feat. Matthew Scott Montgomery) 53:14

14d ago53:14

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Hello, Boys and Ghouls! Today, we're bringing you the first in a series on the feed that we'll be calling Full Moon Chats. Full Moon Chats are laid-back conversations Kat will be hosting with fellow horror lovers — sometimes Marshall, sometimes new guests — where we talk about what scares us, what thrills us, and what we just can’t stop watching. T…

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NSFW at Work 27:12

24d ago27:12

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What sort of NSFW goes on at work? Are you doing it now? Should you be aware of it? I have examples.By Scott Cush

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Letter of Understanding 2 - Out of Schedule Rates of Pay 8:25

2M ago8:25

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This episode is about out of scheudle rates of pay.By Scott Cush

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5 Not so Good Clauses 8:53

3M ago8:53

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1. 4.07 – On-Call employee 2. 5.10 – Inability to Report 3. 5.17 – Overtime Distribution. 4. Pay notes 2 and 4. 5. Letter of Understanding 8. I would open these up for bargain these in a heartbeat.By Scott Cush

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5 Good Clauses 7:52

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1. Section 3 Grievance Procedure 2. 5.02 – Standard Hours of Work 3. 5.18/5.20 – Overtime paid or banked at 2x wage. 4. 6.17 Bereavement Leave 5. 7.05 Vacation EntitlementBy Scott Cush

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Collisions. The Fleet Operator's Handbook 11:04

3M ago11:04

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What do you do when you have a collision. Listen and I will guide you.By Scott Cush

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54th AFL Constitutional Convention in Edmonton 1:12:52

5M ago1:12:52

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Here is my report on the Convention, the election, and Chris Smalls. For Reference, Cori Longo ran without a rival, and Gil McGown beat Gregg Mady 60/40 split. I also speak about Chris Smalls and I included an echo track of his talk. Chris spoke to us about Amazon and the Labour Union he helped co-found. Whatever you think of him, it was important,…

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Diving into the Agreement - Vacation 7.03-08 20:34

5M ago20:34

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We are talking about vacation. 7.03 - 7.08. Employees don't really take a look at this clause. I wanted to take a moment and dive into it. If there are any errors please correct me. I am always going to defer to the union leadership for their interpretation. Enjoy.By Scott Cush

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April 2024 - No Quorum 9:01

5M ago9:01

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Hey lets talk about CUPE Alberta, the CLC, the coming AFL convention, and Tarrifs.By Scott Cush

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Congrats and Thankyou's - March Meetings 12:27

6M ago12:27

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I was successful in the election. I was elected to the position of Exec-At-Large which means I am on the executive. Looking forward to the join the team. Greg Mady joined us at the start of the March General Meeting. Convention is this week. Maybe the education workers have a deal? Lots of news. I talk about the AFL and CUPE AB…

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What is wrong with the ASP? A few of my observations. 19:35

7M ago19:35

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This is an audio version of the youtube video on the same topic. The Attendance Suport Program is advertised as a great program that recently was able to reduce the amount of hours to get on the program from 50 a quarter to 36 hours. Why does this matter? It matters because innocent absenteeism is a fancy way of saying we can't get the stuff we wan…

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February 2025 - Gathering not a Meeting :( 9:38

7M ago9:38

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Short of quorum. Was everyone buying valentines gifts? Some good things in this episode even though we didn't have a meeting. I talk about Local 829 and CUPE Alberta.By Scott Cush

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Ballots are in VOTE! 829 Goes under Admin... while bargaining... 14:28

7M ago14:28

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We have an election. You have your ballots in the mail, and I encourage you to vote and mail it in. I and others running are counting on you! Feb 27 is the deadline for being at the box office. If you miss it, you can come to the hall to vote. Also what is going on with Local 829? Medicine Hat News says they are under administration just prior to v…

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February 2025 - Let's Run for the Executive 7:38

8M ago7:38

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Elections are happening. Vote for me. Please.By Scott Cush

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"The Hitmaker" ft. Bernard Purdie 40:46

8M ago40:46

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Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, the legendary drummer who played on several songs on The Royal Scam and Aja, and whose influential "Purdie Shuffle" is featured on "Babylon Sisters" and "Home at Last," joins the podcast to talk all about his collaborations with Steely Dan.By baddantakes

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"The Long Goodbye" ft. Jake Morris 49:42

9M ago49:42

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Jake Morris, the longtime drummer for Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, joins the podcast for a rambling chat about his love of Steely Dan, Malkmus, indie rock touring, and his own excellent new solo album The Long Goodbye.By baddantakes

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Support the Postie. They were fighting for the same things you may already have. 23:06

9M ago23:06

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Last epsiode before the new year. Thanks for listening everyone.By Scott Cush

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December 2024 General Meeting 10:00

9M ago10:00

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No Quorum. Means no meeting but we did have a discussion. Thanks for listening. Just an FYI I got my meetings in and can run for a position.

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"Funked Up Muzak" ft. Steve Huey 51:22

10M ago51:22

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"Hollywood" Steve Huey, co-creator of the original "Yacht Rock" web series and featured interview subject in HBO's new movie Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, joins the podcast to further discuss the complicated relationship between the music of Steely Dan and the genre of jazz-inflected soft rock that has been retroactively dubbed "yacht rock."…

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November 2024 Meeting - Christmas Parties and Attendance Management 7:36

10M ago7:36

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Short and sweet. This is the second last meeting before the Jan elections.By Scott Cush

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Health Spending Account 2024 - Search YouTube: HSA H&DP 2021 5min 0:44

11M ago0:44

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Get your Health Spending Account for 2024. Two ways. If these links work click on them... https://youtu.be/fMn92hb0V3g?si=ATU629AQN6JHEdo1 or https://youtu.be/QQX_BW8wvuU?si=6pFHOlu7OL1Obwwy or Search out HSA H&DP 2021 5min or HSA H&DP 2021 12minBy Scott Cush

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Halloween the 13th 2:02:35

11M ago2:02:35

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The twelve previous Halloween episodes of the Boys and Ghouls podcast is the subject of this retrospective episode of the Boys and Ghouls podcast. Listen in as Kat and Marshall review and remember their contributions to enriching the Halloween season. Thrill, as the Boys and Ghouls duo expand a little on a lot of topics, give follow-ups, and recall…

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"Make Mine a Double, Sam" ft. Scott Hull / Robyn Flans 54:59

11M ago54:59

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Mastering engineer Scott Hull, who worked on Two Against Nature and Kamakiriad, joins the podcast to reflect on his experiences collaborating in the studio with Donald and Walter. Also, music journalist Robyn Flans (author of It's About Time: Jeff Porcaro) joins to share stories about the late, great session drummer Jeff Porcaro's experiences with …

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It's tough to be involved... but what else is new. 20:12

11M ago20:12

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By Scott Cush

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"This All Too Mobile Home" ft. Dinky Dawson 50:22

12M ago50:22

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Sound engineer Dinky Dawson joins the podcast to discuss his experiences live mixing, recording and spending time with Steely Dan on their 1974 tour, which would end up being their final tour for almost 20 years. Dinky also shares some news about the potential release of a newly discovered 1974 show.…

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Scaredy Cats 2:10:07

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Cats in horror is the topic of this long awaited episode of “Boys and Ghouls”. Give it a listen, right meow, and curl up to Kat and Marshall’s discussion of the most memorable times a cat has brought its spooky energy to the screen. This exchange of facts about felines on film is delivered in nine categories. These include; black cats, our favorite…

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"Respect the Seven Second Delay" ft. Don Breithaupt 48:36

1y ago48:36

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Don Breithaupt, who wrote the 33 1/3 series book on Aja, joins the podcast to talk about his lifelong relationship to Steely Dan's music as a writer, singer-songwriter, and fan. Don passes on some of the musical wisdom he received from interviewing Donald Fagen for his Aja book, and discusses the influence of Steely Dan on his long-running musical …

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The Rock and a Hard Place - Why Fred won't or even consider leaving GVP. 21:39

1y ago21:39

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Fred Hahn is the President of CUPE ON. He is in the media for many reasons. Currently it is about something he posted and what that makes him according to people who don't know him, or what CUPE is fighting for. As complicated as this is. There is a reason why we won't see him step down. It has everything to do with what the Convention Resolution a…

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"Angular Banjos Sound Good to Me" ft. Elliot Scheiner 53:26

1y ago53:26

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Engineer, mixer, and producer Elliot Scheiner, who won Grammys for his work on Aja, Gaucho, and Two Against Nature, joins the podcast to talk all about his experiences working on those classic Steely Dan albums, and more.By baddantakes

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Round Two Done. L38/37 takes the deal. 2:18

1y ago2:18

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Deal struck. 3, 3.25, 3.25. Everything else was the same except for stronger language on the seasonal recall. Thanks to everyone that came out to vote.By Scott Cush

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Memorandum of Settlement - Three Year Deal sweetened with 0.5%. 2:01

1+ y ago2:01

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Information is working its way down the chain. What I can share is in the episode. This is a yes for me. I hope you can find it in your selves to vote yes as well. Compounded this deal is 9.8% over three years. I am told what was offered and accepted in principal is 3, 3.25, 3.25. Some language changes around seasonal recall but all the other negot…

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"We Work Well Together" ft. Thomas Dolby 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

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Producer and singer-songwriter Thomas Dolby joins the podcast to primarily discuss his collaborations with another band whose songs contain obtuse lyrics and complex chord sequences, Prefab Sprout. Thomas shares his experiences producing the albums Steve McQueen (1985) and Jordan: The Comeback (1990), and also talks a bit about his own solo work an…

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No for the 3,3,3 deal. Now what? Strike Mandate 35:33

1+ y ago35:33

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Strike mandate on the horizon. My thoughts. Some may think we are in a zero sum game, or a win-win. At this stage we are hovering near a lose-lose. We are in a cooling off portion. Call the hall if you have questions.By Scott Cush

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"The Trip We Made to Hollywood" ft. Elliott Randall 49:24

1+ y ago49:24

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Guitarist Elliott Randall joins the podcast to talk all about his experiences with Steely Dan, from playing shows and recording with Donald and Walter in 1960's New York, to later joining them in L.A. to lay down guitar solos on songs like "Reelin' in the Years" and "Green Earrings." Elliott also looks back on friendships with several beloved music…

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"They Never Knew it Went Down" ft. Andy Cush 53:00

1+ y ago53:00

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Writer and bassist Andy Cush (Pitchfork, Garcia Peoples) joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of tackling the Steely Dan hits with his new cover band Katy & the Liars, and shares how Chuck Rainey's bass parts on "Kid Charlemagne" and "Peg" inspired him to learn how to slap the bass.By baddantakes

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L37 is moving forward. L38 is cooling off. 8:01

1+ y ago8:01

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L37 is being offered 3%x3 over 3 years. L38 is being offered 3%, 3%, 2%. They are asking for 4%, 3.5%, 3%. Compounded from both the difference is about 1.59%. They are dealing with other issues that L37 are not concerned with, but L37 have got in writing some things they have been looking for going back many contracts. My support for L38 and my des…

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"The Corner Office" ft. Max Zuckerman 50:28

1+ y ago50:28

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Max Zuckerman's debut solo album The Corner Office, with its perfectly arranged jazz-pop epics about creeps and sleazebags, is very reminiscent of a certain band...Max joins the podcast to talk about his own work and creative process, his love of Steely Dan, and other musical influences including Brazilian groups like Azymuth and Japanese City Pop.…

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Greenshield Customer Service On-Strike 4:21

1+ y ago4:21

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By Scott Cush

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"Gotta See a Joker" ft. Allison Rapp 47:05

1+ y ago47:05

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Classic rock journalist Allison Rapp (Ultimate Classic Rock) joins the podcast to discuss some of her favorite songs from the Dan-verse, including "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City" and Tori Amos' cover of "Do It Again," and shares what it was like to see Steely Dan on their current tour with the Eagles. Also, Alex shares a brief follow-up on…

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"Heartbreak Souvenir" ft. Steve Khan 50:03

1+ y ago50:03

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Guitarist Steve Khan, who played on 5 of the 7 tracks on Gaucho including the solo on "Glamour Profession," joins the podcast to talk all about his experiences collaborating with Steely Dan. Steve also shares his memories of recording on some of the "lost Gaucho" tracks, including "I Can't Write Home About You" and "Heartbreak Souvenir."…

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"Die Behind the Wheel" ft. Cory Hanson 50:21

1+ y ago50:21

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Wand frontman, guitarist, and singer-songwriter Cory Hanson joins the podcast to discuss how Steely Dan influences his creative process. He also shares his thoughts on classic rock, the eerie perfection of Aja, and some of his other musical influences ranging from Steve Howe to Sinatra.By baddantakes

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"It Will Come Back to You" ft. Jazmine Hughes / Helen Newby 52:25

1+ y ago52:25

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Writer Jazmine Hughes joins the podcast to share her "Steely Dan testimony," explaining how she discovered their work through hip-hop samples, and later developed an appreciation of their witty, off-kilter lyrics. Also, I talk to Helen Newby about her superb cello cover of "Peg."By baddantakes

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"Don't Take Me Alive" ft. Rick Marotta 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

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Drummer Rick Marotta, the session specialist who played on classic Steely Dan songs like "Peg," "Hey Nineteen," "Time Out of Mind," and others, joins the podcast to share his experiences recording with Donald and Walter in the late 70's.By baddantakes

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"In a Faded Yellow-Green" ft. Anna Martinez 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

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Graphic designer/artist Anna Martinez (better known as "Jive Miguel" on Twitter) joins the podcast to talk about how connecting with other Steely Dan fans was like "finding her people." Anna also shares her thoughts on some of the catalogue's puzzling artwork choices, and explains why she's taken on learning the melodica as an homage to Donald.…

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"Stalking the Dread Moray Eel" ft. Paul Grimstad 53:07

1+ y ago53:07

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Writer and film composer Paul Grimstad (The Sweet East) joins the podcast to discuss the particulars of Steely Dan's studio recording process and their mastery of arranging for rock music. Paul also shares how a piece on Gaucho he wrote for The Paris Review led to a correspondence and eventual interview with Donald himself.…

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January 2024 Meeting - New Executive Restructure 5:49

1+ y ago5:49

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Waiting on the Bylaws but this is what I submitted to the Executive in March of 2023. Not sure if any of it was different. The Proposal Also if you haven't put in for the remaining of your Health and Spending Account. Do it before end of Feb. HSA H&DP 2021 12min

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Health Spending Account 2023 7:27

1+ y ago7:27

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HSA 2021 Video Every year you have to claim it to get it or you lose it. Follow the information and get back the health spending account back from the last year. You have until Feb to do this. Must be able to sign into GSC and must have your last pay advice of the fiscal year.By Scott Cush

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"For the Little Guy" ft. Luke Rowell 50:22

1+ y ago50:22

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New Zealand-based computer musician Luke Rowell joins the podcast to discuss how a surging interest in Steely Dan has influenced his vaporwave music project Eyeliner, whether it be from Donald's piano tutorials or a shared love of "fake fake jazz."By baddantakes