Utter Randomness with Lulu
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Utter Randomness with LuluFeb 29, 2024
Rare Disease Day and Myths and Misconceptions about Sickle Cell Anemia
Welcome back to another episode! Join Lucy as we talk discuss myths and misconceptions surrounding Sickle Cell Anemia, Rare Disease Day, and how you can support Sickle Cell Programs within your region, or even the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association. Creative and have sickle cell anemia? Send in your artwork, photographs, stories, and more to sickletalk@ascaa.org. Your art could be featured in an episode! Sickle Talk is owned and operated by the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association and funded by viewers and listeners like you. Thank you! Support the ASCAA organization by donating today! For More Information: Website Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Twitter (X) Threads Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Podcasts
The American Sickle Cell Anemia Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Cleveland, Ohio. Since 1971, ASCAA has tested, counseled, and assisted individuals, families, and the population at risk of Sickle Cell Anemia. ASCAA is affiliated with multiple major hospitals in our local area, including, but not limited to: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, University Hospital, MetroHealth Hospital, Rainbow Babies and Children, and local clinics and community centers. Mission Statement: ASCAA is a comprehensive health organization whose mission is to connect with families, inspire hope, and improve their quality of life. We are ultimately working to create a world without sickle cell disease. Disclaimer: All information is merely for educational and informational purposes for sickle cell anemia. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Please seek an appropriately qualified and licensed physician for medical advice. Should you decide to act upon any information given, you do so at your own risk. While the information has been verified to the best of our abilities, we cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors. We reserve the right to change this policy, which will be promptly updated. If you want to ensure you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.
The Oldest (Community-Based) Sickle Cell Agency
A huge shift in content ALERT!
I've been with the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association for the better part of 5-ish months. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that offers supportive services, counseling, testing, education, and more to individuals, families, and the population at risk for sickle cell anemia.
Sickle Talk is back! After a hiatus, Sickle Talk is making its return as a podcast. After three years since our last episode, we return to talk about the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association and how this organization got its start over 50 years ago, and the Newborn Screening Program, a federal and state program that tests newborn babies for dozens of debilitating disorders, including sickle cell anemia. Creative and have sickle cell anemia? Send in your artwork, photographs, stories, and more to sickletalk@ascaa.org. Your art could be featured in an episode! Sickle Talk is owned and operated by the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association and funded by viewers and listeners like you. Thank you! Support our organization by donating today! For More Information: Website: www.ascaa.org Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Twitter (X) Threads Spotify
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YouTube (Podcasts) The American Sickle Cell Anemia Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Cleveland, Ohio. Since 1971, ASCAA has tested, counseled, and assisted individuals, families, and the population at risk with Sickle Cell Anemia. ASCAA is affiliated with multiple major hospitals in our local area, including, but not limited to: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, University Hospital, MetroHealth Hospital, Rainbow Babies and Children, and local clinics and community centers. Mission Statement: ASCAA is a comprehensive health organization whose mission is to connect with families, inspire hope, and improve their quality of life. We are ultimately working to create a world without sickle cell disease. Disclaimer: All information is merely for educational and informational purposes for sickle cell anemia. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Please seek an appropriately qualified and licensed physician for medical advice. Should you decide to act upon any information given, you do so at your own risk. While the information has been verified to the best of our abilities, we cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors. We reserve the right to change this policy, which will be promptly updated. If you want to ensure you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.
Midnight Binge: Stranger Things 4
SPOILER WARNING! Continue into the Upside Down at your own risk.
It’s been eight months since The Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, the protagonists are separated for the first time–and navigating high school hasn’t made things easier. In this vulnerable time, a new threat surfaces, which unearths questions and a mystery, that, if solved and answered, might finally put an end to the Upside Down (synopsis from fandom.com).This is part one is a series of Stranger Things podcasts coming out. Next week we'll explore similarities between DnD and Stranger Things, series inspirations, character arcs, plotlines, and theories on what might happen in the upcoming and last season of Stranger Things.
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This episode is also available as a blog post, find it here.Spotlight Artist: Tool
Consisting of singer Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, bassist Justin Chancellor (who replaced Paul D’Amour in ’95), and drummer Danny Carey, we’re checking out the progressive rock band and the musicians of Tool in this Spotlight Artist.
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Utter(ly) Random: K-Pop, Avatar 2 and The Time Traveler's Wife
Another utterly random segment, this time covering k-pop artists like Kep1er, Loona, BTS's j-hope, and more. We're exploring Avatar: The Way of the Water and the amazing visual effects just seen in the trailer (check out more on Corridor Crew's YouTube channel), as well as t.v. shows The Umbrella Academy, Stranger Things 4, and the Time Traveler's Wife.
Corridor Crew (Good & Bad VFX)
In Space with Markiplier (pt.1)
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Flashback Friday: Friends
Running for ten seasons, this well-known sitcom has influenced language, defined a generation, and has amassed fans from every part of the world. On today's Flashback Friday, we're taking a look at Friends.
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Spotlight Artist: Hans Zimmer
A mostly self-taught, German-born composer and music producer, Hans Zimmer has created some of the best-known soundtrack scores for movies and television throughout the decades. Today, we’re looking at Hans Zimmer’s incredible compositions and career on this Spotlight Artist.
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Midnight Binge: Motherland: Fort Salem (S1)
Obviously, spoilers!
Witches are real, and the U.S. has entered a pact with them in exchange for military services. Following an alternate timeline for the United States, we get an inside glimpse at witches who dedicate their lives to the military and the protection of their country. We witness three new cadets bravely, and a bit naively, join the military in hopes to make their mothers proud, being a part of something bigger, and even uncovering secrets as they take on their biggest adversaries, The Spree.
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Utter(ly) Random: Getting the Axe
It is so sad to see a favorite show get the axe...in this episode; I talk about shows that unfortunately will not return in the fall as we fly into summer. Think I missed a show or listed a show in error, reach out using voice messaging on Anchor, or find me on Twitter and Instagram. You can find a written version of this podcast here.
After my last random segment, I thought I would come up with something to warn you that while these podcasting episodes are thought out and not as random as they appear, it would be a good idea to name them, hence the Utter(ly) Random. Hope you guys like the new episodes that these have to offer!
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Utter(ly) Random: What I've Been Doing
It has been TOO LONG. I'm happy to be back to podcasting, and I hope that you guys will enjoy this off-the-cuff episode that truly lives up to the utter randomness of my handle.
First, I will explain why I've been absent. Second, I'm going to share some news for upcoming articles and podcasts, and third, please consider supporting this channel. It truly helps.
You're listening to Utter Randomness's podcast, I'm Lulu your host, and this is a "What I've Been Doing."
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Flashback Friday: I Know What You Did Last Summer
June 20th is the official first day of summer, and I thought this slasher, horror flick of the late ’90s would be an excellent kick-off to the summer. On this Flashback Friday, we’re looking at a 1997 film directed by Jim Gillespie, I Know What You Did Last Summer. You're listening to Utter Randomness's podcast, I'm Lulu your host, and this is a Flashback Friday. Oh, and spoilers!
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Spotlight Artist: NF
Born Nathan John Feuerstein, but more commonly known by his stage name, NF. This American rapper, singer, and songwriter started his music career at the Fine Arts Festival in Canton, Michigan. On today’s spotlight artist we’re exploring the music career of NF. This episode is also available as a blog post which you can find here.
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Midnight Binge: The Uncanny Counter
Also known as Amazing So Mun or Amazing Rumor, The Uncanny Counter aired its first season on OCN and Netflix. The show centers on a disabled high schooler who has inexplicably obtained abilities after merging with a spirit named Wi-gen. This symbiotic relationship takes the protagonists, also known as Counters, through a journey of self-discovery, making connections, and fighting evil in various forms. On today's Midnight Binge, we're taking a look at The Uncanny Counter.
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Under the Radar: The Age of Innocence '93
A 1993 historical drama filmed by Martin Scorsese, this romantic drama was based on the 1920s novel of the same name written by Edith Wharton. Critically acclaimed, it was a box office flop on its 1993 release, only garnering $32.3 million. On this Under the Radar, we’re looking at The Age of Innocence and why it wasn’t well-received by audiences.
Remy's voice (Anchor's generated voice) is a temporary setup! A bit under the weather, I'm trying to save my voice. This episode is also available as a blog post here.
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Midnight Binge: Sweet Home
Based on Webtoon’s comic of the same name, Sweet Home infected Netflix in December 2020. A South Korean apocalyptic horror, we’re diving into the unique zombie-ish world of Sweet Home. Hello, you're listening to Utter Randomness, I'm Lulu your host and this isn't my voice.
Sorry for using a text-to-speech generator, and this will continue to be a thing until my throat is better.
Not only are spoilers are involved but also trigger warnings, Sweet Home’s main protagonist deals with severe depression and suicidal ideations as well as attempted suicide.
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Flashback Friday: The 4400
Over the last 50 years, people of different backgrounds were presumed missing or dead. Until one day, a comet begins hurtling towards earth, this comet slows and makes its landing at the Cascade Range in Washington. This large ball of light explodes, and through the fog 4400 people emerged, none of them have aged and they have no memories of what happened to them since they’ve gone missing. Today’s flashback Friday we are exploring the 2004 series The 4400. This episode is also available as a blog post, which you can find here.
Obviously, spoilers!
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Under the Radar: Constantine
2005 saw The Matrix’s Keanu Reeves become occultist, anti-hero John Constantine in Francis Lawrence‘s version of the DC character. A box office flop, in the last 15 years fans, media, and more began to see the brilliance of the movie and its characters. On this Under the Radar podcast, we’re checking out Constantine.
Obviously, spoilers and a trigger warning, Constantine does openly deal with suicide and self-harm! This episode is also available as a blog post which you can find here.
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Midnight Binge: The Nevers (Mid-Season Final)
Beautifully crafted, witty, magical, and filled with secrets, The Nevers, an HBO show created by Joss Whedon (who stepped down as director/executive producer in November 2020), is an epic tale that follows a growing group of Victorian women and minorities (as well as those living on the fringes of London society) who find themselves in the possession of special powers. On today’s midnight binge we’re taking a look a the world, people, politics, and the production of The Nevers.
Obviously, spoilers! This episode is also available as a blog post which you can find here.
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Flashback Friday: Stargate SG-1
Following the events of the 1994 film, Stargate SG-1 originally premiered on Showtime on July 27, 1997. This Flashback Friday explores the series SG-1, the threats they faced, characters, legacy, and more. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog of the same name and you can find this specific article here.
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Currently Reading: Eragon, Part 4
Welcome back to part three of our currently reading series. We’re continuing our look into Christopher Paolini’s Eragon. If you haven’t checked out our previous parts or read the book, beware of spoilers. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog. You can find this specific article here.
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Midnight Binge: WandaVision Pt. 3
Last part, promise!
Picking up where we left off previously, we're diving into our third and final episode of WandaVision. Oh, and spoilers.
A part of Disney's "Phase Four" televised serials for their streaming service, Disney+. WandaVision shares its continuity with Marvel's film franchise and takes place after the unfortunate events of Avengers: Endgame. WandaVision is the first miniseries released in a line of projected projects coming out.
On today's Midnight Binge we're exploring the odd world of WandaVision. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog. You can find this specific article here.
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Under the Radar: Treasure Planet
Inspired by the literary classic Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, Disney took a futuristic approach to its 2002 animated movie Treasure Planet. While it was a miss in theaters, it later became a cult classic. We’re exploring the underrated animated film, Treasure Planet in this Under the Radar podcast. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog, you can find this specific article here.
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Midnight Binge: WandaVision Pt. 2
Picking up where we left off previously, we're diving into our second episode of WandaVision. Oh, and spoilers.
A part of Disney's "Phase Four" televised serials for their streaming service, Disney+. WandaVision shares its continuity with Marvel's film franchise and takes place after the unfortunate events of Avengers: Endgame. WandaVision is the first miniseries released in a line of projected projects coming out.
On today's Midnight Binge we're exploring the odd world of WandaVision. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog. You can find this specific article here.
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Midnight Binge: Falcon and the Winter Solider
Disney+ is at it again! As a part of their “Phase Four” Marvel mini-series releases, Falcon and the Winter Solider follows Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they team up in adventures that put their already tense relationship to the test. Like WandaVision, it follows the continuity and events of Avengers: Endgame. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog of the same name and you can find this specific article here.
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Flashback Friday: Charmed
Airing on the WB in 1998 for eight seasons, Charmed follows sisters Prue, Piper, and Phoebe Halliwell as they became the world’s powerful force for good, The Charmed Ones. On today’s flashback Friday we’re exploring the supernatural world, characters, production, and more of Charmed. This episode is also available as a blog post which you can find here.
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Spotlight Artist: Ruelle
You might have heard her music on hit television series such as Shadowhunters, Arrow, Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, Dynasties, 13 Reasons Why, Sleepy Hollow, and so many more. Today we’re exploring pop artist, Ruelle on this Spotlight Artist. This episode is also available as a blog post which you can find here.
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Midnight Binge: WandaVision Part 1
A part of Disney's "Phase Four" televised serials for their streaming service, Disney+. WandaVision shares its continuity with Marvel's film franchise and takes place after the unfortunate events of Avengers: Endgame. WandaVision is the first miniseries released in a line of projected projects coming out.
On today's Midnight Binge we're exploring the odd world of WandaVision. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog. You can find this specific article here.
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Spotlight Artist: BTS (방탄소년단) Special Episode
Comprised of 7 members, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are the biggest musicians and artists today. With the help of their fanbase, ARMY, BTS has continuously reached new career heights and be awarded accolades that were once nearly unattainable by foreign artists. On today's Spotlight Artist, we briefly explore BTS's backstory, humbling beginnings, and how they became household names worldwide. This podcast is an extension to a written article of the same name, which you can check out here. Happy anniversary to BTS and ARMY!
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Flashback Friday: Smallville
This is a story of an amazing boy who grew up in the fields of Kansas in a little town called Smallville. Today's podcast is all about The CW's Smallville, which followed a high school age Clark Kent as he found out about his origins and learned how to control his abilities, setting him on the path to becoming the Man of Steel. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog of the same name and you can find this specific article here.
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Spotlight Artist: HyunA
Welcome to another Spotlight Artist where we talk about HyunA's long and storied career that is still going strong after 12 years. A pop-culture queen who challenges South Korean norms and K-pop conventions, HyunA proves over and over that she doesn't fit within a mold. This Spotlight Artist was originally a blog post on Utter Randomness under the same name, which you can check out here.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a rise in racially motivated attacks on Asians. Please consider checking out the links below to either learn more about the resources available or to donate.
Stop Asian Hate.
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Midnight Binge: Doctor Who
On today's Midnight Binge, we are exploring Doctor Who a science fiction show about a Time Lord who steals a time machine (called the TARDIS) to gallivant across worlds and universes. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog of the same name and you can find this specific article here.
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Currently Reading: Eragon, Part Three
Welcome back to part three of our currently reading series. We’re continuing our look into Christopher Paolini’s Eragon. If you haven’t checked out our previous parts or read the book, beware of spoilers. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog. You can find this specific article here.
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Flashback Friday: Stargate (Movie)
Released in October of 1994, Stargate centers around linguist and Egyptologist Dr. Daniel Jackson, who joins a military mission to unlock the mysteries of a metal ring unearthed, that ends up being a portal to another planet and galaxy. On today’s Flashback Friday, we’re exploring the world, mythologies, characters, and galaxy of the movie Stargate. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog. You can find this specific article here.
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Under the Radar: Rise of the Guardians
A cleverly crafted animated film based on the popular book The Guardians of Childhood by William Joyce, Rise of the Guardians follows Jack Frost, the spirit of winter, as he becomes a newly appointed Guardian. For the first Under the Radar podcast, we’re exploring the underrated, creative and beautiful world of Rise of the Guardians. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog. You can find this specific article here.
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Flashback Friday: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them, but when the world needed him the most, he vanished. A hundred years passed and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar, an Airbender named Aang. And although his airbending skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. But I believe Aang can save the world.
On today's Flashback Friday we're exploring the complex and dynamic world and characters of Avatar: The Last Airbender. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog. You can find this specific article here.
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Under the Radar Trailer
This specific series will be dealing with movies, music, and television series that didn't get the recognition they deserved at the time and became cult classics later down the road or were sadly underrated and still remain so.
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Midnight Binge: Superman & Lois
The Man of Steel is facing a new trial - parenthood. With his wife at his side, famed reporter Lois Lane, Clark Kent comes to grip with raising twin teenage boys, Jordan and Jonathan, while balancing his life as Superman.
Superman & Lois took a short hiatus due to the pandemic, but soars back onto our screen on May 18th, 2021 on The CW.
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P.S. I am very aware that I said Louis several times, instead of Lois, oops. Sorry!
This episode is also available as a blog post.
Currently Reading: Eragon, Part Two
Welcome back to part two of our Currently Reading series. We are checking out Christopher Paolini's Eragon, and it's April's Book of the Month. This series will have multiple parts as I am doing this in segments as I read. I’m hoping to do one for every book in the Inheritance series.
If you haven't already, make sure to check out Part One of this Currently Reading: Eragon series before starting this one, because SPOILERS.
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P.S. Please excuse the sound, I'm in the market for a new microphone, but until then I'm stuck using the mic on my headphone. Sorry! Thanks for listening.
Read the blog here.
Flashback Friday: Howl’s Moving Castle
Wizard Howl's castle roved through the moors and whispers of the Witch of the Waste had increased with each passing day throughout the village. However, Sophie, a young woman who tended her late father's hat shop, is living an uneventful and boring life talking, trimming, and making hats. That's right, on today's flashback Friday we'll be covering Howl's Moving Castle.
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Currently Reading: Eragon
Here, there be dragons.
Welcome to the first episode of Currently Reading, where we dive into Christopher Paolini's fantastical series, Eragon. This is only part one, as this will be broken into segments. Eragon is also this month's Book of the Month. Highly recommend it if you are into magic, dragons, and those sorts of stories.
The Inheritance series consists of four books, and Eragon is book number 1. Enjoy!!
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Midnight Binge: Fate: A Winx Saga
Fairies are REAL! Kidding, or am I? Regardless, welcome back to another episode, this time we're flying to Alfea's School for Fairies in Magix to find out more about Netflix's adaption of beloved series Winx Club.
Midnight Binge is all about what's on television where I binge the series in its entirety. This podcast was originally a blog, so if you wish to read it instead, just click on the provided link below. Thanks for listening!
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Spotlight Artist: TWICE
This first episode of Spotlight Artist is all about South Korean's female group, Twice. Debuting on October 20, 2015, and comprising of nine women (Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu), this group has an illustrious and phenomenal career. In this podcast, I explore their discography and their astounding success.
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This episode was originally a blog on Wordpress (link provided below).
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://utterrandomness653702315.wordpress.com/2020/07/27/spotlight-artist-twice/
Currently Reading… (Trailer)
This trailer is all about books, books, and more books. From what's trending, to what I'm currently reading.
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Midnight Binge: A Start of a Series (Trailer)
Oh, television, so much to watch, so little time. Midnight Binge will be a series dedicated to t.v. and what may be worth your time. Obviously, this is purely opinionated, but you might have some interests in what shows I end up covering/watching. BEWARE SPOILERS EVERYWHERE!
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The Dreaded First Post (Trailer)
The dreaded first post, while this was originally in the form of a blog, I've taken the leap to a podcast, and yes, that's not my voice. For the moment, I will be utilizing Remy's voice from Anchor. I sincerely hope you enjoy it!
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