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The Pestle: In-depth Movie Talk, No Fluff | Film Review | Spoilers

Wes Evans: Actor, Filmmaker, Director, Writer; Todd Sapio: Actor, Producer, Musician, Athlete

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Cinema lovers unite! Two actors and filmmakers decided to cut through all the fluff and start a movie podcast where they actually discuss the film and not a million other things you don’t care about. Covering the obvious (did you like the movie?) while diving a little deeper (what is Interstellar really about? is there a bootstrap paradox?) we are having an in-depth conversation about movies and see if they hold up to scrutiny, and maybe even inform us about life or moviemaking itself. Becau ...
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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to write stories their readers will love. Each week literary editors, Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill, use films to explain how to craft a story that hooks the reader on page one and holds their attention all the way to the end. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you're a writer who loves to write, this podcast is for you! "The only thing that matters, and ...
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BackStory Podcast

Jennifer A. Nielsen

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StoryCon presents BackStory. A podcast featuring writers, readers, and their stories. Hosted by Bestselling Author Jennifer A. Nielsen. Intro and Outro Narrated by Aaron N. Hall.
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ReadyAimFire

ReadyAimFire

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The ReadyAimFire podcast invites you to fall in love with your favourite video games all over again. Every two weeks, we take you behind the scenes as we interview the designers, artists, and storytellers who craft the worlds we escape to—from iconic blockbusters to cult classics. These are the people responsible for the characters you love, the levels you’ve memorised, and the moments that still give you goosebumps. Hosted by actor Kezia Burrows (Alien: Isolation, Star Citizen) and producer ...
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The Post-Credit Podcast -- hosted by Eric Italiano (Senior Writer, BroBible.com) and Cade Onder (Gaming Writer, ComicBook.com) -- takes a look both backward and forward at everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Netflix miniseries, from summer blockbusters to underrated streaming hits, and everything in between.
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Don’t Kill the Messenger dives deep into the careers of Hollywood’s most influential voices including executives and filmmakers alike. Hosted by entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz, the interviews are more than story-sharing, they are intimate conversations between friends and a powerful filmmaking masterclass. Discover what it really takes to bring your favorite movies to life. Find Don’t Kill the Messenger on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Learn how movies begin, ...
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A podcast series that covers all things history and archaeology, in the time it takes to drink a pint. Co-hosted by writer and producer Alex Rowson, museum curator Glynn Davis, and lecturer and researcher Dr Chris Siwicki.
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"Let’s Watch It Again" is your go-to podcast for celebrating the movies that shaped our lives. Hosted by Rob Lee and a lineup of talented writers, artists, and media personalities, this show dives deep into movie anniversaries, blockbusters, and cult classics. Each episode blends humor and sharp analysis, offering thoughtful reviews and retrospective takes on the cultural impact, historical context, and legacy of films from every era. Whether it’s revisiting cinematic masterpieces or uncover ...
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*** The RJ Ochoa Show is now The NFL Podcast *** Total NFL football podcast airing weekly. Hosted by InsideTheStar.com Staff Writer, RJ Ochoa. Provided by Slant Sports Audibles.
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Beer Garden Tennis

JCALdigital.org & Beer Garden Sports

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Two ATP Superfans Talking Tennis. Jade Culph (Culphman) is a former Collegiate All-American Athlete in the sport of Tennis, and is a sought after sports writer, speaker and broadcaster. Josh Liston is a long-time Podcaster, short-time Comedian, and complete Tennis Tragic.
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Designing Hollywood Podcast is dedicated to "All Things Movies' and all film industry professionals! Created & Founded By Designing Hollywood LLC High profile host's and guest's from costume designers, directors, producers, writers, actors & agents in the industry! Excited to be bringing you some fascinating (Q&A) behind the scenes stories and informative educational episodes! Designing Hollywood collaboration with Costume Designer Marilyn Vance. Marilyn's award winning costume designs have ...
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Pop Culture Leftovers

Pop Culture Leftovers

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Every week we bring you the latest news in Movies and Television. It's friends getting together and talking about what they love or hate in the genre. We aren't experts, we're not critics, we're not writers but we are FANS! We're called The Leftovers for a reason. We're like Danny DeVito in Twins. All the talent and originality went into the other podcasts. All the crap that was left over...went into what you listen to on this show. We talk about the latest movies in MARVEL like Spider-Man: ...
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Bookworms Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa chat with India's best contemporary writers like Manu Pillai, Lisa Ray, Avni Doshi and more. If you've always wanted to know about your favourite writers' routines, where they get their ideas from, how they deal with rejection and more, then this podcast is for you. Listen to some of India's most talented minds reveal their creative secrets!
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Behind the Panel

SYFY WIRE

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BEHIND THE PANEL is a SYFY WIRE podcast documentary series that celebrates everything comics. Guests include legendary DC/Marvel writers and artists (like Jim Lee, Frank Miller, and Neal Adams), hit creator-owned stars (including Karen Berger, Pia Guerra, and Becky Cloonan), as well as the talents behind comic-book movie/TV adaptations (like Kevin Conroy, Burt Ward, and Lindy Hemming). As well as the exclusive, personal stories shared on the podcast, every episode features an original music ...
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We've come to the end of another season and that means it's time for our best advice about the villain's monologue (what it is, and why it's essential you have one in your story) and turning points (those unexpected events that create opportunities for you to reveal character). -V. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/cour…
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We trudge through Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” and discuss: Cinematography, constantly bouncing subjects; Story & Writing, themes; Reading books; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.“ – Ray Bradbury Notes & References: Supports us on our Patreon here! …
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with two-time Academy Award-nominated producer Stacey Sher, the creative force behind some of Hollywood's most unconventional and influential films. From executive producing Pulp Fiction to producing Django Unchained, Out of Sight, Erin Brockovich, Get…
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I think BLACK BAG misses the mark but it's one of Melanie's favourites. So what happens when we disagree on whether, from a craft perspective, a story is working or not? Well, you'll have to tune in to this week's episode to find out. One thing I'll say is that this might be a film that is meant for super fans of the spy genre (i.e., Melanie) becau…
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We run through Tom Hanks’ “Forrest Gump” and discuss: Cinematography, long takes, Vietnam; Story & Writing, destiny vs random chance, stories of the downtrodden; Favorite moments; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Sooner or later, if man is ever to be worthy of his destiny, we must fill our hearts with tolerance.“ – Stan Lee Notes & Refer…
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Paul Broucek, President of Warner Bros Pictures Music is the man behind the soundtracks of some of the most iconic films of our time: The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit Trilogy, Harry Potter, Inception, Dunkirk, Gravity, American History X, The Notebook and Austin Powers to name but a few. Paul has collaborated with legendary composers, visionary di…
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Surviving the Summer slump, Jeff and Christie are back to discuss the MLB realignment. Jeff delves into a fascinating conversation with composer Sean Murray who talks about his journey creating music for films and video games and growing up as the son of Academy Award-nominated actor Don Murray. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Off The Boulevard musicia…
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Primal Fear is a superb film. The novel, by William Diehl, is even better. This is a story to add to your short list of go-to stories to study for absolutely any aspect of the craft. Enjoy! - V. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, now through July 7, for 50% off. For access to writing…
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We visit Edson Oda’s “Nine Days” and discuss: Cinematography, natural lighting, poor man’s process; Story & Writing, world building; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die, Life is a broken-winged bird, That cannot fly.“ – Langston Hughes “Dreams” Notes & References: Supports us on our Patreon here! Poor …
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Dick Cook, the former Chairman of Walt Disney Studios known as "the filmmaker's Chairman." From his humble start as a Disneyland train operator to running one of Hollywood's most successful studios, Dick shares how his Bakersfield roots and team-o…
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This week we're throwing it back to season 2. Valerie is studying The Hero's Gift Expressed and Melanie is studying Forces of Antagonism. Legally Blonde is a beautiful example of both! Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, now through July 7, for 50% off. For access to writing templates…
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What’s it really like to make games solo? In this episode of the Ready Aim Fire Podcast, Kezia & Tom chat with Ryan Laley, teacher, YouTube content creator and indie dev behind Mimic, a multiplayer survival horror game built for players and streamers. Ryan reveals how he went from teaching game design (including a member of the Sidemen) to building…
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In this week's episode, Melanie introduces the concept of conflict triangles and honestly, if you use them in your work, your story will improve immediately. In terms of cast design, while usually the plot supports the development of the characters in this case, the characters support the development of the plot. If you don't know which option best…
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We dive into James Cameron’s “The Abyss” and discuss: Cinematography; Story & Writing, original ending changes everything, “yes, but” storytelling; Dramatizing real life things; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Curiosity is the most powerful thing you own.“ – James Cameron Notes & References: Supports us on our Patreon here! Michael Arnd…
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In this unmissable episode, I talk to renowned psychiatrist, philosopher and author Dr. Iain McGilchrist to explore the profound questions that shape our existence: Why are we here? Who are we? Drawing from his groundbreaking books — including The Master and His Emissary and The Matter with Things — Dr. McGilchrist shares insights from his life and…
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Soman Chainani, the creative mind behind "The School for Good and Evil" series. In this interview, Soman shares his journey from writing bestselling novels to seeing them adapted into a Netflix film. Discover his thoughts on storytelling, the challenges of adapting books for the screen, and the impact of …
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Thunder Road Films founder Basil Iwanyk, the producer behind some of the most engaging films of the last two decades. From The Town and Sicario to the game-changing John Wick franchise, Basil's films have redefined modern action cinema while earni…
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In this episode, Melanie is studying female characters and how women are presented in modern stories (her work in this episode is reeeeally interesting!), and I investigate something I learned from Steven Pressfield, which is that we shouldn't introduce anything new after Act 2. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses…
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What really happens when the person behind your favourite gaming hero finally steps into the booth knowing their voice could change a world, or let down a legion of players? In this episode of ReadyAimFire, actor and comedian Inel Tomlinson brings us into the volatile, high stakes craft of bringing video game characters to life. From embodying the …
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We load up Zach Cregger’s “Weapons” and discuss: Cinematography, zooms and high angles; Story & Writing, witchy stuff; Music; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Our job as Americans and as Republicans is to dislodge the traitors from every place where they’ve been sent to do their traitorous work.” – Joseph McCarthy Notes & References: Che…
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Whatever kind of story you're writing, if you want a reader to stick with you all the way to the end, you've got to build tension! Believe it or not, The Bourne Identity is a terrific example to study - even for a love story or coming of age story. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, …
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We merge with Alison Brie’s “Together” and discuss: Simultaneous Invention, aka “You stole my idea!”; Story & Writing, symbolism, rules rules rules; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back.“ – Plato Notes & References: Check out our Patreon here! Simultaneous Invention (wik…
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Join us on the Backstory Podcast as we dive into the world of storytelling with New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner. Discover how Kate's insatiable curiosity fuels her diverse writing career, from picture books to graphic novels. Learn about her journey from teaching middle school to becoming a celebrated author, and how her passion for …
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Puzzled about what it takes to write a great mystery? Then grab your notebook because this episode is chock-full of tips. No red herrings in this show, we promise! Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, now through July 7, for 50% off. For access to writing templates and worksheets, and …
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes director Donald Petrie, the American Film Institute Fellow whose romantic comedies have grossed hundreds of millions worldwide. From launching Julia Roberts in Mystic Pizza to directing Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality and pairing Jack Lemmon with Wa…
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After a childhood spent backstage at the opera, what’s it like to find yourself voicing one of gaming’s most unforgettable heroines? This episode, ReadyAimFire welcomes Charlotte McBurney, the BAFTA-nominated actor behind Amicia de Rune in A Plague Tale: Innocence and A Plague Tale: Requiem, and young Jill in Final Fantasy XVI. From a whirlwind of …
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We rocket into Guillermo del Toro’s “Pacific Rim” and discuss: Story & Writing, rule of resistance, the wall; Action Movie Energy; Sound design; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Imagine all the people living life in peace.“ – John Lennon, from “Imagine” Notes & References: Support us on our Patreon here! Watch us on YouTube! Art Spotligh…
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Ummm … I don’t know what to say to introduce this week’s episode. Perhaps I should start with a simple question, ‘What makes a story un-watchable/un-readable?’ Part of the answer is chickens. If you’d like to know the rest of the answer, then buckle-up and dive in. -M “Foe makes all the same mistakes that most novelists make.” - Valerie Francis Rel…
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We sight George Clooney’s “The American” and discuss: Cinematography, compositions, center framing; Story & Writing, cold opens, adding complexity to simple stories; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to stop.“ – H.L. Mencken Notes & References: “The American” Script link (scriptslug.com) – the…
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In this episode, Gerry Beckley; singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the iconic band America takes us on a remarkable journey through five decades of music, fame and friendship. Gerry talks about their timeless hits including “A Horse with No Name” and “Sister Golden Hair” and what it felt like to top the charts with both a No. 1 single and album …
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Jeff and Christie share updates on their upcoming film Wild Ones before Jeff sits down with baseball icon Dusty Baker. From his days with Hank Aaron to managing five MLB teams—including a World Series win with the Astros—Dusty reflects on 50+ years in the game, and the evolution of baseball. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his nephew Spencer, who's off…
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THE MIRACLE CLUB is a multiple protagonist, miniplot, story. That means that each protagonist is also an antagonist. Sounds cool, right? But how the heck do you pull it off? Well one of the ways is to give each POV character her own villain's monologue. This film misses on one character and you just have to hear what happens to the story because of…
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What goes down when several creators of a cult classic finally step into the same room – over a decade on from shaping one of gaming’s most terrifying sci-fi experiences? In this special episode of ReadyAimFire, we welcome Anthony Howell and Will Porter, two pivotal forces behind Alien: Isolation alongside our very own Kez, who provided the likenes…
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We try out Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own” and discuss: Editing, follow the eyes; Story & Writing, comedy, sports arcs, themes; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The development of leadership, initiative, and self-confidence in the girls who are to have the tremendously increased responsibilities of women must carry in another ge…
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In this episode of the Backstory Podcast, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews Nick Brooks, an award-winning author and filmmaker. They discuss Nick's multifaceted career in storytelling across various mediums, including literature, film, and music. Nick shares his early influences, the power of storytelling, and the importance of respecting the nar…
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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz brings together three of his top focus group moderators from Screen Engine to reveal the secrets behind their craft during the filmmaking stage of movie testing. Terri Cavanaugh (VP of Qualitative Insights), Ari Virgil-Paige (Executive VP of the Movie Group), an…
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Valerie’s focus on the villain’s monologue in She Said was always going to be risky because we’d have to hear Harvey Weinstein's justification but justification requires the villain owning his stuff! What’s interesting is not what’s said but who says it. There’s also differences between the turning points in this movie and the others we’ve watched,…
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We soar into James Gunn’s “Superman” and discuss: Cinematography, wide angles; Story & Writing, punk rock, rule of repeats; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “To me, punk is about being an individual and going against the grain and standing up and saying ‘This is who I am’.“ – Joey Ramone Notes & References: Macon FF 2025 The Pestle Patreo…
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Julian Day is a highly acclaimed costume designer known for his work on films like Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman, and Catherine Called Birdy. He has a knack for capturing the essence of iconic figures and translating it into visually stunning and historically accurate costumes. Day's work has been recognized with nominations and awards, including a …
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Liam is a reporter and host. The self-proclaimed content machine has been applying his broadcast skillset to the world of entertainment media for over five years, having led interview coverage for The Direct and ComicBook before taking his talents to Screen Rant. THR, Variety, Deadline, and dozens of others have picked up Liam's interviews in the p…
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The antagonist drives the middle of a story, so what happens when the antagonist is a really weak character? Well, if you're a filmmaker and can cast Emilio Estevez, you might get away with it. If you're a novelist, you're in trouble. This week, Melanie and I take a look at The Mighty Ducks where the story is thin but the ice is thick. While this m…
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Ever wondered what goes on inside the studio for one the most acclaimed game series of all time? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, hosts Kez and Tom welcome an extraordinary panel featuring the performance directors, casting directors and localisation experts whose fingerprints are all over Final Fantasy XVI, Alan Wake II, Death Strandin…
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We salute Steve Martin’s “¡Three Amigos!” and discuss: Story & Writing, classic comedy, setting up the confusion; Favorite moments; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “All for one and one for all, united we stand divided we fall.“ – Alexandre Dumas, from The Three Musketeers Notes & References: Check out our Patreon here! Texas Film Commiss…
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Edward Whitley OBE is a financier, philanthropist, author and conservationist whose work has helped protect some of the planet’s rarest species. He’s raised over £24 million for more than 220 conservation projects in 80+ countries, encountering everything from golden-headed tamarins to monkey-eating eagles. He’s also written on subjects ranging fro…
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