Leah Burns (It's an honor just to be Asian, Navigating Faith and Identity)

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Step into the mysterious and visually stunning world of The Electric State as host Francesca Amiker takes you behind the scenes with the creative masterminds who brought Simon Stålenhag’s dystopian vision to life. In this premiere episode, directors Joe and Anthony Russo, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and producers Angela Russo-Otstot and Chris Castaldi reveal how they transformed a haunting graphic novel into an epic cinematic experience. Watch The Electric State coming to Netflix on March 14th. Check out more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, former guest and good friend Leah Burns joins the show to laugh it up while diving deep into a whole mess of things. Leah shares more of her personal journey growing up in Central Arkansas, the ongoing navigation of her faith, and questioning if it really is an honor to be Asian (spoiler alert: it is!). Leah also asks Patrick some questions. Again, lots of laughs in this one!

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Leah Burns (It's an honor just to be Asian, Navigating Faith and Identity)

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Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart with Sirius Blvck & Scott Matelic 54:30

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On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Sirius Blvck and Scott Matelic drop by the studio to talk about their recent album, Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart (available now!). The duo delves into the creative process behind the project, exploring themes of rebirth, reflection, and the importance of daily rituals. We also discuss their personal journeys, the communal nature of the album, and how they hope listeners will feel rejuvenated and inspired by their work, as well as Naptown's vibrant and top tier hip hop scene. Get Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart : https://siriusblvck.bandcamp.com/album/daily-rituals-of-the-wild-heart Follow Sirius on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siriusblvck/ Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmatelic/ Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/ This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Scott, Sirius, DJ Top Speed Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Building Community Through Books with Tomorrow Bookstore 1:11:21

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On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, we're on location at Tomorrow Bookstore with owners Jake Budler and Julia Breakey! Jake and Julia talk about their journey from South Africa to Indiana, the importance of global literature, and how their bookstore has become a hub for community and conversation. They delve into the challenges of immigration, the political nature of curation, and the impact of their events, including the Indy Indie Book Crawl, which brings together local bookstores and readers. We also highlight their commitment to creating a space where people can discover unexpected experiences, engage in meaningful dialogue, and find representation in literature. Connect with Tomorrow Bookstore: https://tomorrowbookstore.com/ Follow the team on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tomorrowbookstore Visit them in person: 882 Mass Ave. Author? Artist? Trying to do something cool at a bookstore? Hit up Jake: jake@tomorrowbookstore.com Learn more about the Indy Indie Book Crawl: https://bit.ly/indyindiebookcrawl2025 Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/ This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Megan Telligman of the Indiana Humanities! Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Existence is Resistance with Hang Doan (The Open Door Sessions) 19:46

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On this episode of The Open Door, Hang Doan, a 19-year-old gender fluid film student at IUPUI, stops by the studio to discuss their experience practicing advocacy through casual existence, the pressure to be exceptional as a trans person, and the power of cities like Indianapolis to create change. Hang also shares what they feel is the biggest misconception about the trans community. Connect with Hang on Instagram (business): https://instagram.com/hanghoamai Connect with Hang on Instagram (personal): https://instagram.com/thuhangdoan Subscribe to Hang's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hanghmai The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024 . Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/ Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Normalizing Grief with Katresha Taylor (The Open Door Sessions) 18:03

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On this episode of The Open Door, Katresha Taylor, a hospice worker with over 20 years of experience, stops by the studio to talk about normalizing grief, redefining it as "love in action," and exploring communal grieving processes. Katresha shares insights from both her professional experience and personal journey, highlighting that the biggest misconception about grief is thinking we need to fix others rather than simply sitting with them in their discomfort. Connect with Katresha on Instagram: https://instagram.com/a_heart_full_of_whimsy Learn more about Brighton Hospice: https://brightonhospice.com/ The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024 . Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/ Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Find (Love in) Indianapolis with Bo Turner (The Open Door Sessions) 17:24

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On this episode of The Open Door, Bo Turner stops by for a last-minute conversation about her latest entrepreneurial venture, Find Indianapolis. Bo shares why she started Find Indianapolis, how Indianapolis is a "big small town" with big city amenities AND small town community support, and explains how her love for experiences ties it all together. Follow Find Indianapolis on Instagram: https://instagram.com/findindianapolis Connect with Bo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsjustbo Learn more about Find Indianapolis: https://www.findindianapolis.com/ The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024 . Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/ Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Jackson State, Journalism, and the Road to "Dirty Dirty" with King Dierre (with special guest 4200Kory) 51:02

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On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, King Dierre stops by our new studio* to talk about his latest album, Dirty Dirty , an ode to his time at Jackson State University that bridges his experiences between Indianapolis and Jackson, Mississippi. Dierre breaks down the creative process for the album, from the intentionality of his choices in song structure to who he's collaborating with and why. He also shares about his recent journalism work and what it means to lean into uncertainty as graduation approaches. Oh yeah, 4200Kory is here! *this conversation was recorded in mid-December, hence our previous tagline and our as of yet dialing in of the space. Shout out to Pattern Indy for working with us. Tap in with King Dierre: https://solo.to/kxngdierre Tap in with 4200Kory: https://linktr.ee/4200kory Tap in with Slum Baby Family: https://linktr.ee/slumbabyfamily Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/ This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: King Dierre himself from the man, 4200Kory! Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Emergency Conversation: Breaking Down Legislative Barriers with Moms For Indiana 1:06:59

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A wave of bills targeting people from all walks of life in Indiana are being heard right now during Indiana's 2025 legislative session. Some bills have already passed, others have fizzled out, and the onslaught of news and information coming out (or not ) can feel impossible to keep up with. That's what groups like Moms for Indiana. On this Emergency Episode of Conversation Piece, co-founders Ellen FitzGerald and Chelsea McDonough stop by to discuss their work making complex state legislation accessible to busy parents and caregivers through social media education and advocacy. Ellen and Chelsea break down critical bills affecting Indiana schools and voting rights, including SB1 (property tax cuts impacting school funding), SB518 (charter school funding), and bills aiming to restrict primary voting and early voting periods ( SB287 + HB1230 ). They also emphasize the importance of local engagement and making political information digestible for their audience, particularly focusing on public education, voting rights, and local elections. Follow and amplify Moms For Indiana on Instagram: https://instagram.com/momsforindiana Follow Ellen on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ellenbobellen Follow Chelsea on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twotwentyone Subscribe to Ellen's Substack, Choreographed Chaos : https://ellenfitzgerald.substack.com/ People + Resources mentioned in this episode: Corrine Straight: https://www.tiktok.com/@corinnestraight MAD Voters: https://www.madvoters.org/ Emily in Your Phone: https://emilyinyourphone.substack.com/ Howdy Politics: https://howdypolitics.substack.com/ Motherhood for Good: https://www.motherhoodforgood.com/ Awakening Through Parenthood: https://awakeningthroughparenthood.com/ Americans for Democracy: https://adaction.org/ Mrs. Frazzled: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled?lang=en Indiana House Dems: https://www.instagram.com/inhousedemocrats/ Indiana Senate Dems: https://www.instagram.com/insendems/ Senator Hunley: https://andreahunley.com/ Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/ This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Senators Shelli Yoder and Andrea Hunley, Emily Amick (@emilyinyourphone) Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Falling in Love With Indy with The Most Precious Jewel 51:35

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On this episode of Conversation Piece, Precious Jewel, your Number One Source for Indy's Hood Happenings, drops by the studio to talk about her journey: from soap-making during quarantine to sculpting said soap to becoming a multidimensional artist and content creator who highlights the vibrant culture of Indianapolis. She shares how overcoming anxiety and fear-based perceptions of the city helped her discover a supportive community, fall in love with Indianapolis, and embrace her full identity as Precious Jewel. Connect with Precious Jewel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themostpreciousjewel/ Connect with Precious Jewel's art on IG, too: https://www.instagram.com/preciousjewelart/ Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/ This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Jared Thompson, Tiara (her girlfriend!), her parents (Keisha and Randy!) Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Emergency Conversation: Immigration Policy Changes and Their Impact on Indy with Cole Varga 51:49

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Recent executive orders from the Trump administration have effectively halted refugee resettlement and severely impacted humanitarian immigration programs, forcing organizations like Exodus Refugee in Indianapolis to adapt their operations and temporarily close their doors for safety of the people they serve. On this Emergency Episode of Conversation Piece, Cole Varga, Executive Director of Exodus Refugee Immigration, comes by the studio to discuss how these policy changes are affecting local immigrant communities. We also talk about the work Exodus has done for the past four decades to provide legal assistance, employment services, and other support while advocating against anti-immigrant legislation at both state and federal levels, the significant economic and cultural contributions immigrants make to Indianapolis and America as a whole, and how those with the privilege of citizenship can help. Learn more about Exodus Refugee Immigration: https://www.exodusrefugee.org/ Connect with Exodus on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExodusRefugee/ Contact your state legislators: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ioPv1bMjpMaFpaMnmyHsJWfDeNjbzvF2 Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Documenting Crises and Communal Joy with Wildstyle Paschall 1:10:42

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On this episode of Conversation Piece, multifaceted community advocate, graphic artist, hip-hop producer, and roller skater Wildstyle Paschall stops by the studio to talk about a whole bunch of stuff -- from the housing crisis in Indianapolis and the evolution of the local hip-hop scene to the importance of communal joy, particularly through roller skating. Wildstyle shares his insights on systemic issues related to the city's housing issues, the need for accountability in local government, and how creativity and community intersect in his work. Connect with Wildstyle on social media: Threads / Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildstyledaproducer/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrwildstyle.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mr.Wildstyle/ Check out Wildstyle's housing crisis coverage in New America: http://newamerica.org/our-people/wildstyle-paschall/ Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/ Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Black Liberation and Elevated Education with Brother Jamaal Shabazz 1:05:20

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On this week's episode, Brother Jamal Nelson, a neighborhood revolutionary and creator of the first-ever combined Black culture and Black history board game and trivia app, stops by the studio to share his journey from military service to community leadership.Brother Jamaal talks his transformative experiences with Black liberation literature and his commitment to creating educational opportunities for youth in Indianapolis. Through his various initiatives and collaborations, Brother Jamaal demonstrates how building genuine relationships and showing up for community can create lasting positive change. Learn more about Brother Jamaal: https://www.brotherjamaalnelson.com/ Connect with Brother Jamaal on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maal317/ Shout out to Kenny Mason , whose art is featured in this episode! Kenny is a 2-dimensional mixed media artist inspired by graffiti, portraiture, and vibrant color. Using both dry and wet mediums, he creates expressive portraits that reflect the street-style aesthetic of contemporary art today. About the art "Kelly" (the smaller one) is a portrait of Jim Kelly. A 70s martial artist and actor. Famously known for his role as ‘William’ in the film Enter the Dragon. A Bruce Lee film. Jim Kelly was a professional fighter and influential actor in the blaxploitation film era. I just wanted to reintroduce him. "sit n wait" (the cardboard piece) is a piece on patience. I wanted to flex my best stoic pose as well. This piece was made with many different mediums so making it requires patience. Connect + contact Kenny on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kennymason/ Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: https://fridasflowersindy.com/ This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Ujamma Bookstore, Flanner House, Anthony Murdock ii (ep 80), Wildstyle (ep 114), Olivia West (ep 71), Cozy Visuals Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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The Academy of Chaos with Jean Lee (The Open Door Sessions) 15:53

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On this episode of The Open Door, Jean Lee, founder of the Academy of Chaos and director of the Midwest Homeschool Expo, stops by the studio to talk about her journey into homeschooling during COVID and her work creating community-based educational resources. Jean discusses how she developed hands-on engineering, geography, and economics classes at the Westfield library, while also organizing a comprehensive homeschool community calendar for the Indianapolis metro area. She also talks about the success of the Midwest Homeschool Expo, which attracted nearly 600 attendees in its first year. Learn more about the Academy of Chaos + the Midwest Homeschool Expo: https://www.theacademyofchaos.com/ The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024 . Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/ Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Nate Redd Clothing with Ron Williams (The Open Door Sessions) 18:55

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On this episode of The Open Door, Ron Williams stops by the studio to talk about his brand Nate Redd Clothing, to talk about his journey from drawing clothes he couldn't afford as a child to building his Indianapolis-based fashion brand over the past 11 years. Ron shares how his mother's influence shaped his brand - from teaching him to draw to inspiring the name "Nate" (from Nathaniel, her favorite part of his name) and the color red (her favorite color), as well as his Cardinal logo which stems from childhood memories of his mother using Cardinal sightings to distract him during long walks. We also discuss a pivotal moment that took him from "ready to quit" to a new storefront. Shop Nate Redd : https://www.indydesignweek.com/ Follow Nate Redd on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nathanielreddclothing/ The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024 . Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/ Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Indy Design Week with Tori Witter (The Open Door Sessions) 16:53

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On this episode of The Open Door, Tori Witter stops by the studio to talk about Indy Design Week, a volunteer-run nonprofit that celebrates and elevates design across all disciplines in Indianapolis. Tori discusses how the organization brings together different design communities through their annual week-long festival in April, featuring local speakers, partnerships with design organizations, and events hosted at various locations throughout the city. She also shares details about their upcoming 2025 festival themed around "Hues," which explores both color in design and metaphorical interpretations of diversity and inclusion in the design community. Learn more about Indy Design Week : https://www.indydesignweek.com/ Follow Indy Design Week on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/indydesignweek/ The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024 . Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/ Support the show Subscribe to the newsletter . Leave a review . Check out our website . Connect with us on Instagram . Connect with Patrick Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture Music by: Mandog…

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Nap or Nothing with Maxie 40:55

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