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Indulge in the enchanting realm of performing arts with our captivating weekly podcast! Hosted by the charismatic Ray Renati and rooted in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, our show delves into the thrilling landscapes of theatre, musical theatre, film, opera, and more. Join us on an exhilarating journey as we spotlight the local Bay Area stage productions and traverse the global stage from the iconic theatres of New York City to the grand stages of London and the cultural hubs of Paris. T ...
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IHGB #365 -- Netflix Christmas Movie Reviews
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Hello everyone! Well, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and because so many of you have messaged me, I am excited to announce that Stephanie is joining me for a Christmas movie review we watched on Netflix. Don’t worry! Hallmark Christmas movies are coming in our next episode, but we just had to report on our findings and give feedback in c…
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IHGB #364 -- 'Wicked' Movie Review with Lara
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Hello, everyone! I took a little break for Thanksgiving, and during that time, I went to see the movie Wicked with my friends Lara and Stephanie. I walked away from that experience with a lot of feelings, thoughts, opinions, and a piece of choreography that will live in my head forever as I try desperately to go to sleep at night. Wicked will do th…
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IHGB #363 -- Golden Bachelorette Finale Recap: Joan is Engaged!
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Hello, everyone! It’s been eight weeks of golden goodness, and Joan’s season finale did not disappoint. Some Guy in Austin and I break it down for you and discuss the important parts you need to know, such as: Joan’s children and the one who has questionable eyewear Chock’s casual gift of what we think is a townhouse in New York City And Guy’s Gold…
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IHGB #362 -- Golden Bachelorette Joan Recap Episode 7: Not So Fantasy Suites
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Hello everyone! It’s fantasy week, people, and Joan is taking the hanky panky out of the equation because she’s a classy lady. I applaud Joan for her conviction! Some Guy in Austin wonders if that’s why one of her suitors bailed. Per the usual, this makes for some great content on the podcast. Don’t worry, Joan. I’ve got your back! EPISODE NOTES: C…
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IHGB #361 -- Golden Bachelorette Recap Episode 6: Hometowns
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Hello, everyone! We have reached Joan’s hometown dates. Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday Keith was comparing our golden bachelorette to a warm pair of sweatpants straight out of the dryer. And now Joan is galavanting all across the US, trying to memorize the names of her suitors, kids, and grandkids. Some Guy in Austin and I discuss all …
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IHGB #360 -- Golden Bachelorette Joan Recap Episode 5: Shock and Awe
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Hello, everyone! Some Guy in Austin is back, and we are ready to discuss this week’s episode of Joan’s golden journey. We have lots of thoughts, opinions, and questions, including the following: Do we want to see sixty-year-old men in tightie whities? No, thank you. Was Chock a jackwagon for acting like Joan was his girlfriend on the bowling date? …
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IHGB #359 -- Golden Bachelorette Joan Recap Episode 4: Chock One Up!
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Hello, everyone! Well, Joan is well on her way to finding her one true love, letting him go for a few days, and then greeting him with a warm hug when he returns. My roommate Lara and I have various thoughts on this development, and we share them with you along with deep questions, like: Do we need to see sixty-year-old men as Chippendales? Do we n…
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IHGB #358 -- Golden Bachelorette Joan Recap Episode 3: Quaker Oats
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Hello everyone! Well, Some Guy in Austin and I had a delightful conversation about Joan’s golden adventure to find love, and I learned a few things along the way. Number one: You should always stretch and have a nice warm bowl of Quaker Oats before a rigorous game of kickball. Number two: If you are over sixty years of age, nine times out of ten, n…
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IHGB #357 -- Golden Bachelorette Recap Episode 2: Prom Queen
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Hello, everyone! Well, I hope you are ready for an in-depth conversation about prom, because Some Guy in Austin and I circle that drain for about eight minutes. Yes, I need to know what he wore, and yes, I need to know what song was playing when he slow-danced with his date. We also talk a little bit about Joan and her golden suitors, who might be …
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IHGB #356 -- Golden Bachelorette Recap Episode 1: Warm Sweatpants
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Hello, everyone! We have entered into our Golden Bachelorette era and Joan is ready to find love with some of the most adorable men you ever did see. Some Guy in Austin and I break it down for you in this episode and let you know who cried, who killed it, and who thinks Joan is like a warm pair of sweatpants straight out of the dryer. You’re my boy…
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IHGB #355: Bachelorette Jenn Finale Recap
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It was three hours of straight-up humiliation during Jenn's finale, and I have to say I'm very disappointed in franchise showrunners. It's clear that they couldn't care less about the humans who have signed their lives over to the show.How many times did I ask, "IS THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW?" About forty-seven. Coupled with a million eye ro…
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IHGB #354: Bachelorette Jenn Recap: Fantasy Suites
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Hello there!Welcome to everyone's favorite episode...THE FANTASY SUITES! Some Guy in Austin and I break it all down and discuss the important pieces of information you need to know about the forego card dates, including:Is Molly Mesnick the new Trista?Did Jesse Palmer play golf the entire time he was in Hawaii?Could Marcus be any more precious?And …
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IHGB #353 -- Bachelorette Jenn Recap Episode 7: Home Sweet Home
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Hello everyone!If you've been around this podcast or even my recap for longer than a minute, you probably know the moment I checked out of Devin's hometown date. Let me give you a hint. It started with the word "Running" and ended with the word "Club." Some Guy in Austin and I break down all of the intricacies of each hometown date and share our th…
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IHGB #352 -- Bachelorette Jenn Recap Episode 6: Defying Gravity
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Once upon a time, I saw the Broadway musical Wicked and was forever changed by the story of a green woman named Elphaba and her popular roommate Galinda (the “ga” is silent). As these two ladies introduced me to another side of Oz, launching their friendship at the University of Shiz and getting into trouble at the Emerald City, not once did I thin…
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IHGB #351 -- Bachelorette Jenn Recap Episode 5: You Are Worthy
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Hello everyone!Well, Some Guy in Austin is back this week to talk about all the things surrounding Jenn’s journey to find love. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including but not limited to:Aggressive turtlenecks. Is this a thing?Should we be worried that Jenn’s ex-boyfriend looks nothing like her current crop of suitors?Was the rain on Jo…
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IHGB #350 -- Bachelorette Jenn Recap Episode 4: Lover Boy
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I don’t know if you know this, but New Zealand is the perfect place to fall in love. It’s also the perfect place to hate on Devin, pressure Jenn into jumping off a building, escort a wannabe bad boy directly to the awaiting rejection SUV, and rekindle a romance that you thought was smack dab in the Friend Zone. Who's Matthew? No one knows! And I ca…
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IHGB #349 -- Bachelorette Jenn Recap Episode 2: G'Day Mate
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Hello, everyone!I am a professional, and I think that it is only fair that I apologize to Double N Jenn for poking fun at the way she pronounced Melbourne, Australia when she lifted her flute of champagne to “cheers” that her boys would be foregoing any stateside nonsense in lieu of an adventure down under. Apparently, the locals do pronounce it “M…
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Laurie Roldan Sings the Songs of Karen Carpenter
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Hey there! 🌟 Meet Laurie Roldan, a singer whose passion for music shines through her incredible life story. 🎤 In this episode, Laurie shares how her love for singing started from a young age, inspired by her clarinet-playing dad and the timeless tunes of the Carpenters. 🎶 Laurie’s journey from shy kid to musical theater performer is truly inspiring…
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IHGB #348 -- Bachelorette Jenn Recap Episode 1: Ferocious Love
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Hello, everyone!I don't know about you, but I'm excited to see where Double N Jenn's journey to find love takes her. Some Guy in Austin...not so much. But he does have a few questions about a particular love-sick gentleman and others who randomly spray fire extinguishers in the general direction of our bachelorette.Me? I'm all for Austin. His unfor…
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IHGB #347 -- Let's Meet Bachelorette Jenn's Guys
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Hello, everyone!Some Guy in Austin and I are thrilled to share our picks for this season of The Bachelorette! You'll be happy to know that we have unconventional favorites and a few solid question marks, including one suitor who we think could be a pirate. Truth talk: I had to Google this season's Bachelorette because I couldn't remember that her n…
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From Broadway to Beyond: Lisa Vroman of "Phantom of the Opera" Fame
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From Broadway to classics, on stage and in concert, Lisa Vroman has established herself as one of America's most versatile voices. She starred on Broadway, LA and SF as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera and garnered theater critics’ awards for her portrayal. Her Broadway debut was in Aspects of Love and she was the first to play both Fanti…
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Inside the Minds of the San Francisco Mime Troupe with Valina Brown
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Hey folks, how you doing? Thanks for stopping by. You have reached Green Room On Air and I am your host, Ray Renati. It's a beautiful day today here in the South Bay. Sun shining, birds chirping, and I'm a happy camper. Hope you are too. Guess what? We have a great guest today. Her name is Valina Brown and she is a company member of the San Francis…
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IHGB #346 -- Ferris Bueller's Day Off with Some Guy in Austin
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Hello, everyone!This week, Some Guy in Austin is back, and we travel back to 1986 to discuss one of our favorite movies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It's one of THE BEST! Just listen to this synopsis: "Ferris Bueller has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls i…
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IHGB Podcast #345: Swedish Swifties
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Hello everyone!I've finally sort of recovered from our Scandinavian trip to see Taylor Swift! And let me tell you, dear listener, it was an absolute delight. In this episode, Lara and I discuss everything, including the concert, the people, how all the bicycles in the world currently reside in Copenhagen, and the possibility of moving to Norway if …
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IHGB #344 -- It's a Love Story: Ever After with Mama and Aunt Shelia
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Hello everyone!Today’s podcast is another in my “It’s a Love Story” series, sponsored by my book of the same name, which just celebrated five years of existence. I can't believe how time flies and how this is my twenty-fifth podcast about my favorite love stories! What's even weirder is that I have never podcasted about one of my favorite movies: E…
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IHGB #343 -- Now Playing: Volume 4 with Todd
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It's been a minute since we shared our favorite TV shows and movies, so I invited Todd to help me sift through what's good and what's not. Remember, Todd is my friend who will watch the dark and twisty shows, so if you're looking for murder or scary or think pieces, he's your guy. On the other hand, I talk about Pretty Little Liars for way too long…
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Abigail Munn of Circus Bella and My Politcal Ramble
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Abigail Munn – Circus Bella Artistic and Executive Director (Interview begins at the 5:53 mark) Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, ch…
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IHGB #342 -- The Tortured Poets Department Review with Lara
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Hello, everyone!Well, it's Tortured Poets Department time. Lara and I took a few days to digest Taylor Swift's new double album and are ready to share our initial thoughts. If I had to describe the piece in a few words, I would choose "raw" and "brooding." So, if you're looking for a 1989-ish sing-a-long, I'm afraid this isn't the era for you. With…
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IHGB #341 -- What Should I Read Next with Paula and Ranelle
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Hello, everyone!If you are a reader, this is the episode for you! I am with two of my book-loving friends and I made them sit around a darling kitchen table to share what they are devouring lately. From my research, the list is pretty good. Please know that I provide nothing other than an occasional question of verification or a hearty laugh. It wa…
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IHGB #340 -- Total Eclipse of the Heart with Lara
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I'm sure you have heard that an upcoming total eclipse will wrap Texas in darkness for several minutes. It's very exciting! In the spirit of the event, Lara and I gathered together to visit about the things that are giving us light, the things that are dark, and a few things in that weird moment between where we don't know where they land yet. Are …
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Daniel Thomas of 42nd Street Moon
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FOREVER PLAID Written by Stuart Ross Musical Continuity, Supervision, and Arrangements by James Raitt Director/Music Director Daniel Thomas Assoc. Music Director Tim Fletcher Choreographer Brittney Monroe April 18-May 5, 2024 Gateway Theatre, San Francisco FOREVER PLAID is a deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic four-part harmonies and pit…
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IHGB #339 -- Bachelor Joey Finale: Daisy Me Rollin'
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Y'all, the showrunners got me. I'll hand it to ABC, the sneaky little buggers, and admit that they tricked me into looking at Joey's Home Depot proposal pedestal for all the drama when I should have been looking at the white Chevy Tahoe! Daisy and Kelsey in the same vehicle? WHAT IS HAPPENING!?Some Guy in Austin and I break down the finale for you …
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IHGB #338 -- Bachelor Joey: The Women Tell All
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Hello, everyone!Can you believe we have finally reached Joey's Women Tell All episode? I'll tell you, Some Guy in Austin and I couldn't care less what all the women said, but we did care about how Joey narrowed his roster down to two women. Let me tell you, dear listener, we have some thoughts. Such as:Was that the sweetest little breakup you ever …
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IHGB #337 -- Bachelor Joey Fantasy Suites: We've Got To Talk
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Hello everyone!Don’t you just love those Golden Bachelor ladies? What a treat to have them fly all the way to Mexico to sit down and give (two of) our girls a pep talk about life, love, and other mysteries. I’m sure Susan, Sandra, and (not) Leslie thought long and hard about this delicate situation and how their words of wisdom would impact the you…
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IHGB #336 -- Bachelor Joey Recap Episode 7: Oh Canada
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Hello, everyone!I can't believe we are one week away from hometowns. Joey has the most eclectic group of women heading into next week, right? Some Guy in Austin and I sifted through the details of episode seven to try and figure out what was going to happen in the coming weeks. Be warned that we wander from the topic of conversation a few times, an…
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IHGB #335 -- Bachelor Joey Recap Episode 6: Je M’appelle Claude
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Hello, everyone!Je m’appelle Claude and I have officially reached the nervous status of our boy Joey. Has the Bachelor ever cried this early in a season because of all the feels he’s feeling? I know I’m the one who has been recapping this show for twenty-plus seasons, but I think that the forlorn pending angst typically hits our lead right around h…
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IHGB #334 -- Bachelor Joey Recap Episodes 4-5: Sausage Flying At My Face
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Hello, everyone!Well, after two nights and four hours of Bachelor Joey, I’ve finally figured out that our boy loves all women and would gladly marry anyone. In this episode, Some Guy in Austin and I try to figure out how we can help Joey navigate this journey. Should extra points be given to:Women who can paint somewhat concentric circlesWomen who …
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IHGB #333 -- Bachelor Joey Recap Episode 3: Lexi's Got Talent
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Hello everyone!It’s episode 3 of The Bachelor, and Joey is already having to navigate a mean girl situation. The bad news is that the villain is extra spicy and a whole lotta clueless. The good news is that Maria was able to shut the nonsense down with one sentence. Some Guy in Austin and I marvel at Maria’s line and discuss several other important…
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IHGB #332 -- Bachelor Joey Recap Episode 2: It's Not Red Velvet
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Hello, everyone!It's a great time to be covering The Bachelor! I've had so many listeners, readers, and friends approach me about Joey and how they are fully on board with his season! And I couldn't be more delighted. Some Guy in Austin and I break the second episode down with lots of laughs and lots of questions. For example:Is the official wardro…
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IHGB #331 -- Bachelor Joey Recap Episode 1: I Love That
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Hello everyone!Can you believe that we are kicking off Season 28 of The Bachelor? Gone are the days of twenty women nervously exiting a limo and giggling at their chance to find love with a stranger. Nowadays, there are so many cringy icebreakers that we have to edit it down from thirty to the top fifteen most embarrassing mishaps. Some Guy in Aust…
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FEB. 9 - MAR. 3, 2024 Directed by Austin Edgington The Pear Theatre www.thepear.org For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday by Sarah Ruhl When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, and the flowers he delivered after her performance. Her memory is jogged by the fact that she and her four si…
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IHGB #330 -- The Crown and The Lost Kitchen with Lara
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Hello everyone!I’m so happy to have my roommate Lara with me this episode to discuss the two shows we recently binged upon our return from Zambia. It was one of those situations where the show would end, we’d look at each other, and both agreed, without using words, that we were invested enough to move along to the next episode, even though it was …
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IHGB #329 -- Let's Meet Bachelor Joey's Ladies
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Hello everyone!Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of 2024, which should technically be the second podcast of 2024, because your girl forgot to hit record a week ago when Some Guy in Austin and I sat down to discuss Gerry Gary’s wedding. Never fear. We shallow dive into the golden nuptials for a few minutes before we get into the ins and o…
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Soft White Underbelly - Humanity at its Most Raw (rebroadcast)
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Check out the amazing YouTube Channel called Soft White Underbelly where Mark Laita, a renowned photographer, has found a new calling in interviewing the hidden people of society. Be careful, though, because once you start watching you may not be able to stop. In 2021visited the surreal Immersive Van Gogh Experience in San Francisco. This is not to…
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