Stefan Lawrence, a theme park designer from Los Angeles, hasn’t seen a lot of horror movies. Jordan D. White, a comic book editor from New York, has seen them all. Together, they’ll run through iconic horror franchises and review the movies one at a time.
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Doctors and other health care professionals are too often socialized and pressured to become “efficient task completers” rather than healers, which leads to unengaged and unimaginative medical practice, burnout, and diminished quality of care. It doesn’t have to be that way. With a range of thoughtful guests, co-hosts Saul Weiner MD and Stefan Kertesz MD MS, interrogate the culture and context in which clinicians are trained and practice for their implications for patient care and clinician ...
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Welcome to Caleb Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories and perspectives that challenge conventional religious thought. Join me, Caleb Parker, your host and fellow seeker, as we embark on a journey to explore spirituality, faith, and humanity from a refreshingly open-minded perspective. In each episode, I sit down with guests from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. From artists to activists, scientists to philosophers, we engage in candid conversations that transcend the boundaries ...
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The biopsychosocial model: What would it take to really replace the biomedical model?
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45:35Medical educators generally acknowledge the importance of training doctors who care for the whole patient rather than just treat the disease. Most medical school curricula attempt to teach to that philosophy, but how successful are they, really? Our guest, Robert C. Smith, is a physician and author, who trained with Dr. George Engel, founder of the…
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043: A Candid Conversation on Modern Christianity. With Lawrence Williams
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48:29Send us a text Two worship leaders sit down for an unfiltered conversation about authenticity in ministry that challenges how we approach faith communities today. What begins as casual studio banter evolves into a profound discussion about the tension between religious performance and genuine spiritual transformation. The conversation takes an unex…
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“Disability is part of the human experience”: So why not treat it that way?
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56:58Soon after Lisa Iezzoni MD was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during her first year at Harvard Medical School, from which she graduated in 1984, faculty and administrators discouraged her from practicing medicine. And in her final year they made it impossible for her when the dean’s office refused to write a recommendation letter (now called a M…
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042: Three Guys in Red Flannels (One Grey) Solve the World's Problems
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2:38:00Send us a text What happens when three friends with red flannels (well, one's wearing grey) sit down for an unfiltered conversation about everything that matters? This episode takes listeners on a journey through the most pressing questions of our time - from conspiracy theories to artificial intelligence, from immigration policy to the future of r…
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041: Dating in the Church: Blessing or Burden? With Stefan and Andy
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57:53Send us a text "Has church ruined dating?" That's the provocative question at the heart of this raw, unfiltered conversation between three friends navigating the complex intersection of faith and romance. The guys jump right into the tension between biblical ideals and real-life application in Christian relationships. They share how church teaching…
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The Extraordinary Dr. Richard Clarke Cabot
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39:35It is difficult to overstate the achievements of Richard Clarke Cabot (1868-1939) a relatively little-known, old-moneyed physician of the early 20th century who was far ahead of his time in how much he contributed, and how willing he was to question his own limitations. Cabot's achievements include: creation and self-funding of the first medical so…
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Jordan and Stefan watch Fido, a 2006 zombie comedy about a 1950s-style town in which zombies are domesticated members of society.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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040: The Road To Discipleship. With Connor Bucy
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38:04Send us a text What if everything we've been told about Gen Z's relationship with faith is wrong? This eye-opening conversation with a passionate young missionary flips the script on conventional wisdom, suggesting that rather than being "post-Christian," today's youth might actually be "pre-revival." The journey begins with raw stories from the mi…
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Okay, okay, we've both seen this one. But we couldn't do a zombie series without Shaun of the Dead, one of the instrumental films in the 2000s zombie boom. Does it still hold up? Come on, do we even need to answer that question? Have a nice cold pint and join us for the debut feature from Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright.…
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This one's a bit of wild card in that it doesn't TECHNICALLY have zombies in it – but it does have the dead coming back to life, which is half the battle. This one is one of Jordan's favorites, but Stefan's only ever gazed lovingly upon its neon-green-tinged VHS box. Will this be one of Stefan's favorites too? Let's find out.…
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Emboldened Bullies Come for Medical Education
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53:52In an April 23rd executive order (EO), the president of the United States alleges that the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) are requiring medical schools and residency programs to pursue unlawful discrimination through DEI policies. The EO calls for the US Department…
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039: Religious Liberty. With Lawrence Williams
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1:02:53Send us a text How did religious liberty in America become so entangled with political identity? This raw, thought-provoking conversation examines the troubling disconnect between Christian values and political actions. We begin by exploring how religious liberty has been weaponized to defend policies that contradict biblical teaching. The case of …
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038: Beyond the Scale: When Physical Discipline Transforms Your Life. With Stefan Hansen
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37:18Send us a text Stefan shares his remarkable journey of losing 70 pounds, transforming from approaching 300 pounds to his current weight of 230 pounds. His story reveals how physical discipline in fitness has translated to greater confidence, improved social skills, and better overall health. • Starting with small changes like cutting back on sugary…
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BRAIIINNNNNNNS! This tongue-in-cheek punk-rock take on zombies from Dan O'Bannon is arguably the first movie to establish that zombies eat brains (and not just flesh). In a stunning turn of events, both Stefan and Jordan have seen this one (so we're breaking the format a bit), but we still can't wait to dig into it.…
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For the first of our bonus episodes, Jordan and Stefan check out Lucio Fulci's Dawn of the Dead "sequel" Zombie – or Zombi 2, as it was known internationally. As part of Dario Argento's deal with Romero for Dawn of the Dead (known as Zombi in Italy), as well as Italy's lax sequel copyright laws, he was allowed to release a follow-up to that film. K…
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Well, maybe we didn't like Diary of the Dead all that much, but maybe we'll like George A. Romero's final zombie film? About feuding families on an island? Maybe? Jordan and Stefan find out if this series goes out with a head-shot bang or a slow, shuffling whimper.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Physicians and Authoritarians: Are We Too Obedient?
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47:20The record of physicians standing up for their values as healers under authoritarian regimes is not good, whether it’s Nazi Germany, the former Soviet Union, or Iraq, with behaviors ranging from assisting in torture, to psychiatric hospitalization for political reasons. And sadly, it’s often without any coercion. More subtly, physicians may go alon…
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Romero follows up his return to zombiedom, Land of the Dead, with this found footage experiment. Will this stylistic experiment pay off with fresh new terror and satiric possibilities? Neither Jordan and Stefan have seen this one before – so they're about to find out.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Romero is back, baby! After an extended absence, the zombie maestro returns in the middle of an undead movie renaissance with Land of the Dead, starring John Leguizamo and Dennis Hopper. Does he still have what it takes to compete in an incredibly competitive zombie landscape? Jordan and Stefan find out.…
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Dawn of the Dead (2004 Zack Snyder Remake)
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2:08:56In this episode, our format gets irrevocably broken because Stefan actually saw this one in theaters (without ever having seen a single Living Dead film before). How will we ever recover? Well, Jordan and Stefan manage to discuss the film ANYWAY so THERE. This remake takes the mall location from the 1978 original and adds many Zack Snyder flourishe…
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Caring for Patients or Policing Them? Prescription Drug Monitoring, Doctors and Opioids
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1:08:47Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) were originally designed for law enforcement to monitor patients and physicians for criminal behavior before it became available to health care professionals. Physicians and pharmacists often find PDMPs helpful because they can verify what a patient tells them and will often decide not to prescribe or d…
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Ugh, don't you hate it when movies are in black and white? So old and GROSS. Instead, watch this updated version of the classic film, this time by makeup artist-turned-director Tom Savini and produced by Romero. How does it stack up against the original? Jordan and Stefan find out.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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037: Christians And Secular Music. With Andy Sarmiento
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1:01:32Send us a text Andy and I navigate the complex relationship between Christianity and secular music, exploring how believers can maintain spiritual integrity while creating or consuming non-worship music. • Andy shares his journey into music starting with church influences and his uncle's rock music collection • We discuss whether Christians should …
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Dawn of the Dead was a certified banger that significantly expanded the scope of the original film. Now, eight (!) years later, George A. Romero is back with Day of the Dead in 1985. Stefan and Jordan examine the trajectory of a series that so far has gone from strength to strength.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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10 years after the ground-breaking Night of the Living Dead, George A. Romero returns with Dawn of the Dead. Jordan and Stefan watch this mall movie classic and see how the scares hold up. Also, Stefan might get fixated on the Brown Derby Steakery & Luv Pub for some reason.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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036: From TikTok Trends to Government Secrets
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2:07:24Send us a text An intriguing mix of humor and serious topics dives deep into airplane crashes, media influences, and the reality of gun control and justice. We explore how personal anecdotes shape our understanding of larger societal issues, ultimately challenging our listeners to reflect on their values and beliefs. - Opening conversation about wi…
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It's a brand new season! This time, Jordan and Stefan are watching George A. Romero's Living Dead films, starting with 1968's groundbreaking Night of the Living Dead – the film that invented the zombie movie. Will it hold up, given the flood of zombie content since then? Let's find out.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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What can we learn from all those "Why I quit medicine" videos on YouTube?
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49:57There are a lot of videos on YouTube that feature typically young physicians explaining why they decided to leave the profession after years of dedication and hard work. For some it appears that they were so successful at building a social media presence and related businesses, that they quit medicine. Others seem to just want to share their experi…
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The New Medical School Graduation Competencies and Why One of the Them Stands Out
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51:20In December 2024, the three organizations that oversee medical school (MD and DO) and residency education released a set of “Foundational Competencies for Undergraduate Medical Education,” that represent a consensus on the observable abilities medical students should exhibit as they begin practicing medicine under supervision. Not surprisingly they…
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A Conversation with Pediatric Surgeon John Lawrence MD, Past Board President of Doctors Without Borders, USA
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56:05At a moment of increasing isolationism and xenophobia and -- for physicians – burnout, in a highly bureaucratic and profit driven health system, service in low resource high needs settings can be an antidote for what ails America and American medicine, at least for the individual clinician. John Lawrence has spent decades serving all over the globe…
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035: Healthcare, Justice, and Corporate Greed: The Consequences of a Failed System. With Stefan Hansen
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53:56Send us a text Why does a man resort to assassination over a denied healthcare claim?" Join us on an eye-opening journey as we unearth the moral complexities and ethical dilemmas within America's healthcare system. We explore the harrowing story of Luigi, a man pushed to the brink by the bureaucratic indifference that cost his mother her life, prom…
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034: Wealth and Faith: The Balance Between Financial Security and Spiritual Reliance. With Pastor Ronson and Pastor Christian
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1:06:35Send us a text What happens when financial security starts to overshadow spiritual reliance? Join us as we explore this profound tension through personal stories and the teachings of the Bible. We delve into the spiritual and moral implications of possessing substantial wealth and how it can subtly shift our dependence away from God. With biblical …
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Addressing Social Drivers of Health: What is the role of the clinician?
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52:56In can be confusing and even demoralizing for a medical student or resident to understand what’s expected of them when caring for patients with social needs. They already feel overwhelmed. Are they supposed to now also screen for housing insecurity? Is it their job to intervene to address social needs? And if someone else is doing the screening, wh…
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33. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Vices. We Also Talk About Ethans Trail Expedition and The Dangers of The Charismatic Movement. With Ethan Schutter
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2:04:16Send us a text Have you ever wondered if the wine Jesus made could rival today’s finest vintages? We embark on a curious exploration that spans biblical teachings, personal caffeine anecdotes, and the intriguing life of a rideshare driver. Our discussions wander through the ancient winemaking processes, contemplating the potency and flavor of wines…
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32: The Red Flannel Boys: Modern Dating And Guns
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1:47:36Send us a text These episodes happen when the three of us(Caleb, Stefan, and Ethan) can get together in the same room. These episodes will be more entertaining and rowdy, please come prepared. Ethan's back from the trail, and we've got matching red flannel shirts—coincidence or a fashion statement? We kick things off with some fun banter and Ethan'…
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031: The Episode Where We Talk About Marriage, Relationships, And Singleness. With Alec Duzan
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1:34:09Send us a text As the leaves start to fall so do those in love. But what happens when you're stuck in a bout of singleness. What does a fulfilling life without a spouse look like? We cover both the importance of marriage and being single and how to live out Gods calling for both. The conversation takes a little turn to the importance of leaving beh…
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One final episode for our Leprechaun series! When Jordan was a kid, a family friend filmed the fairytale-themed Deadtime Stories in the house that he lived. Stefan visits and Jordan revisits this horror anthology to see what it was all about. Plus, Jordan designed a monster for the film. Apologies for Stefan's garbage audio in the first segment.…
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“Simonisms”: Revisiting the uncommon wisdom of a physician and educator who shaped us deeply
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34:01To commemorate the start of our fifth season, we revisit a conversation we had almost two years ago about the wisdom of Simon Auster, MD. Simon was a family physician and psychiatrist who inspired the conversations we’ve been having with each other and with guests on every episode. “Simonisms” embody Simon’s insights: pithy observations about the p…
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030: The Paranormal Puzzle: Aliens, Demons, and Conspiracy Theories Explored. With Stefan Hansen
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1:57:42Send us a text Is Bigfoot a demonic presence lurking in the woods, or is it all just folklore? We kick off with a provocative question about Halloween and its perception as "the devil's holiday," as we navigate the line between innocent fun and deeper spiritual implications. Reflecting on our childhood experiences, we explore how certain traditions…
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Mark Jones, director of the first Leprechaun film, turned down directing Leprechaun 2 to make this week's bonus film, Rumpelstiltskin. Notice a theme? Jordan and Stefan check out his magnum opus to see if he made the right decision.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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029: Faith and Machines: A Tale of Creativity and Challenge. With Brandon Kamphuis
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1:10:45Send us a text I apologize beforehand for the dog barking and the squeaky chair. I live in an apartment right now and am saving up for my own studio. I tried my best to mute these extra sounds but I can only do so much Bear with me along this journey and thanks for listening. Brandon is currently working as a worship director and volunteers at the …
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The Leprechaun returns? He does? From where? Believe it or not, this is the first ACTUAL sequel in the Leprechaun series, which has heretofore been a series of standalone movies pretending to be a franchise. And Warwick Davis isn't even in it! Man, this series is just weird. Come for South Africa standing in for North Dakota, stay for the Jennifer …
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028: A Journey Through Faith, Politics, and Personal Expression in Today's World. With Lawrence Williams
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1:28:15Send us a text We navigate the nuanced and often complex dynamics of respect and submission in relationships, underscoring the importance of earning respect and the voluntary nature of submission. Our journey continues into the spiritual and emotional roles within marriages, moving toward a reflective critique of the phenomenon of "cussing preacher…
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Let's go back to the origins of...what exactly? Warwick Davis is out, Hornswoggle is in, and apparently a Leprechaun is now some sort of unseen dog monster. Sure.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Clearly the hood was a winning setting for a Leprechaun movie, so why not try it again? This despite every single Leprechaun movie has so far taken place in a different environment. Also – oh no! – this is Warwick Davis's final appearance in the series. Jordan and Stefan mourn and despair.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Do the doctors who sold Matthew Perry ketamine indicate something rotten in mainstream medicine?
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57:24The two doctors charged for their roles in the events leading up to actor Matthew Perry’s death were both involved in a “side hustle”: selling ketamine at a big mark-up to make extra money, above what they earned through legitimate practice. One was an internist-pediatrician and the other an emergency medicine physician. Their cynicism was starkly …
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027: Unplanned Paths: Finding Purpose in Ministry. With Pastor Joshua Walters
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1:27:56Send us a text What happens when a musician feels called to leave behind the familiar rhythm of the drums and bass to embrace the challenges of teaching and pastoral care? In this heartfelt episode, we share the story of our unexpected spiritual journey, exploring the profound shifts in roles and responsibilities within church ministry. We'll discu…
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From space...to the hood. The series takes a questionable left turn, finding the Leprechaun in Los Angeles, immersed in the most unrealistic depiction of hip hop in cinematic history. But surely this is the good Leprechaun movie, right? RIGHT? I mean, Ice-T wouldn't star in anything less than stellar, right? Jordan knows and Stefan finds out.…
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So...after only three terrestrial installments, the Leprechaun is heading to space – it took Jason nine movies to do the same thing! Will this be a welcome change for the franchise or a turn for the silly? Jordan and Stefan watch this WEIRD-ASS movie to find out.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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026: Faith, Uncertainty, and the Future of America. With Stefan Hansen
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1:11:34Send us a text Imagine navigating a pandemic as an essential worker, wrestling with curfews, and grappling with the ever-changing rules. Caleb and Stefan open up about their personal experiences during COVID-19, from the intense measures at Walgreens to the broader societal impacts. We reflect on how these unprecedented times have reshaped our dail…
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