Best Darrell Banks Podcasts (2025)

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What Will Happen In Beetlejuice 3? 50:58

29d ago50:58

50:58

Beetlejuice 3 is on the way! With the announcement of a potential Beetlejuice 3, Johann and Edward dive what might be in store for the long-awaited third instalment of the Beetlejuice series in this episode. From wild theories (Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian!?) to nostalgic reflections on the original, they share their thoughts on the franchise so far—a…

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Not So Trash Reviews - Essay #7 - Phantom of the Paradise and High Camp (feat. Liam Banks of Superfreak Media) 1:27:31

1M ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Not So Trash Reviews is back from the dead! After a long hiatus, Johann Chipol returns with a resurrected lost episode, originally recorded almost three years ago! And what better film to make our comeback with than Brian De Palma’s genre-bending rock opera cult classic, Phantom of the Paradise? Johann is joined by friend of the show and horror fil…

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Ranking The Terminator Franchise 1:43:53

2M ago1:43:53

1:43:53

On this extra-long episode of the podcast, we dive into one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises of all time—The Terminator! Join Edward and Johann as they break down all six Terminator films and rank them all. From James Cameron’s game-changing classics to the more… questionable sequels. Which entries stand the test of time? Which ones should be t…

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Cult Film Club - Clue Review 36:49

2M ago36:49

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In this episode, Edward and Johann discuss the Clue (1985) Cult Film Club screening and discuss the film and the event. Want to come to one of the Cult Film Club screenings? Check out the QUAD website here: https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/season-festival/cultfilmclub/ Want to buy The Game Chest? Head over to https://www.pocketfoxgames.co.uk and use the…

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Ranking The Alien Franchise 1:14:20

3M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

In this episode of the podcast, we have our Alien Movie Franchise Tier List! The boys, Johann and Ed, discuss the entries in the franchise, ranking all 7 mainline movies in the Alien series and review them. Unlike the video version launched earlier last year, this one will be the full discussion, mostly uncut! Will you agree with our rankings? Want…

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Cult vs Current - Heart Eyes (2025) and Valentine's Day Horrors 50:20

3M ago50:20

50:20

Welcome to the relaunch of the podcast, Enigmatic Podcast! In this Heart Eyes review, Johann and Ed bring back their Cult vs Current show in a podcast format. Cult vs Current is a series where the boys compare a new film with cult classics that may have inspired it. This time round, looking at the rare subgenre, Valentine's Day Horror! Look out for…

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Tape #44 - Mommie Dearest 1:56:01

2+ y ago1:56:01

1:56:01

Welcome to the Final Official Episode of the Trash Tapes podcast! As part of the journey to finally giving the podcast a proper send off, we go with the granddaddy of camp trash, as the boys take on 1981's Joan Crawford Biopic 'Mommie Dearest'. On this melodramatic episode, Johann is joined by Ed to see how this biopic is both a horror film and an …

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Our Damn That Hurts Moments 41:05

3y ago41:05

41:05

After a sudden hiatus we are back, and with video! On this first episode after the break, as we're trying something new by adding a visual to the podcast, we decided it was fitting to talk about moments we feel like we missed out on. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the show…

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Not So Trash Reviews - Essay #6 - High Class Visions: Eyes of Laura Mars (feat. Darrell Buxton of Cine-Lit Podcast) 1:19:34

3y ago1:19:34

1:19:34

On the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by Film Historian and co-host of the Cine-Lit podcast Darrell Buxton to look deep into the 'Eyes of Laura Mars', Hollywood's attempt at the high class Giallo with an early script by John Carpenter starring Faye Dunaway and Tommy Lee Jones. Not only will be explaining how underrat…

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Tape #43 - Pride Month Special - Xanadu (feat. They're Queer Podcast) 1:43:35

3y ago1:43:35

1:43:35

Welcome to Pride Month and we here at Trash Tapes Towers will be producing 2 special episodes focusing on queer camp classics! On this boogie episode, Johann is joined by the 2 Liams of the They're Queer podcast to see if we can fight off the camp power of 1980's Olivia Newton-John vehicle 'Xanadu', the movie that inspired the creation of the Razzi…

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Not So Trash Reviews - Essay #5 - Zodiac and The Auteur (feat. Chris Chambers) 1:18:18

3y ago1:18:18

1:18:18

On the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by Actor and YouTuber Chris Chambers to rediscover one of David Fincher's best films, the 2007 thriller 'Zodiac'. We explore the acting performances of Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo and Jake Gyllenhall, examining what they bring to the table with their unique approaches, as well…

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Tape #42 - Hudson Hawk 1:30:47

3y ago1:30:47

1:30:47

With the sad news of Bruce Willis' retirement, Johann and Ed decide to pay tribute by examining his personal passion project, 1991's Hudson Hawk. Whistle a tune, plan a heist and prepare for looney tunes antics with this multi tonal hot mess of a project. Known for its troubled production due to the constant changes by the star himself, clashes wit…

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Not So Trash Reviews - Essay #4 - Only Lovers Left Alive and the Rock Star Vampire (feat. Sophie Black) 1:01:28

3y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

On the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by Filmmaker Sophie Black to explore the representation of vampires through the lens of 2013's 'Only Lovers Left Alive' by the legendary director Jim Jarmusch. This film is beautiful in its complexity and explores deeper themes of love, death, history and the rock star lifestyle,…

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Mixing & Mastering 48:27

3y ago48:27

48:27

The technical part of making music can sometimes be daunting, but we share our own experience that hopefully helps out. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the showBy Dar'rell Banks & ThePlanBeats

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Tape #41 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 1:27:32

3y ago1:27:32

1:27:32

Get ready for some pure madness as Johann and Ed take on what is arguably the most unique horror sequel ever made with Tobe Hooper's 1986 cult hit 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2'! Listen as the boys explore this black comedy satire with its troubled production, crazy characters, beautiful sets and... most importantly... Dennis Hopper running like a mad…

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Music Industry Stories & Insight (with Mike Trampe) 1:10:20

3y ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Mike Trampe came on board of this episode to share his past experiences within the music industry, opinions on the current scene and suggestions on how to conduct your business. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the showBy Mike Trampe

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Remaining Professional in Toxic Situations 1:00:27

3y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Keeping a professional front in the most frustrating situations can be highly difficult, so we discuss how we go about as well as sharing some thoughts on music nowadays. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the showBy Dar'rell Banks & ThePlanBeats

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Artist & Producer Relations (with Dank Zavala) 1:02:02

3y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

We got on board our very first guest, Dank Zavala. Dank is a rapper and brings some dope insight on working with other producers and how to go about building a connection. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the showBy Dank Zavala

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Not So Trash Reviews - Essay #3 - Berberian Sound Studio: The Horror of Sound Design 52:43

3y ago52:43

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On the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by Post Production Sound Engineer William Peter Henley to use their combined knowledge of sound to audibly examine the 2012 film 'Berberian Sound Studio' by Peter Strickland. This film is both a love letter to audiophiles with scenes of Foley, dubbing and post sound but also a da…

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Creative Block & Burnout 48:17

3y ago48:17

48:17

Everyone goes through a period of mental or even physical burnout, and on this one, we go on how we cope with it. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the showBy Dar'rell Banks & ThePlanBeats

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Producer Stories & Networking 44:31

3y ago44:31

44:31

We share some of our personal stories with other artists & producers, and how we think networking should be approached. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the showBy Dar'rell Banks & ThePlanBeats

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Tape #40 - Xtro 1:35:33

3y ago1:35:33

1:35:33

It is time to look up at the stars with this special lost episode of The Trash Tapes! This time, Johann and Ed explore the 1982 surrealist sci fi, Xtro! We examine everything from its gore, its surrealism, its goofiness, its full blown nihilism and also just how wonderfully Middle Class British it all is... oh, and it has clowns, cocoons, body horr…

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Well-Being as a Creative 30:58

3y ago30:58

30:58

It's tough balancing a healthy lifestyle and being a creative sitting in front of the computer for so many hours. Here's how we've experienced it throughout the years. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the showBy Dar'rell Banks & ThePlanBeats

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Not So Trash Reviews - Essay #2 - The Love Witch vs. The Male Gaze 1:13:18

3y ago1:13:18

1:13:18

The season of love is over and so in the latest episode of the 'Not So Trash Reviews', Johann is joined by fellow Cinephile Eliza Russo to examine the 2016 film 'The Love Witch'. Written, Directed, Produced and Art Directed by Anna Biller, this movie appears to be a sexploitation film on its surface but has a lot to explore about cult mentality, fr…

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Sound Design & Selection 41:22

3y ago41:22

41:22

Our personal ways of selecting sounds, weird sampling and other sound design goodies. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the showBy Dar'rell Banks & ThePlanBeats

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The Beginnings 56:41

3+ y ago56:41

56:41

This is our first podcast ever so we figured it made sense to kick things off by introducing ourselves, before getting to the nitty gritty in the upcoming episodes. BeatStars Digital marketplace for buying and selling beats. Support the showBy Dar'rell Banks & ThePlanBeats

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Not So Trash Reviews - Essay #1 - Examining Patrick (feat. Adam Marsh of Cine-Lit Podcast) 57:51

3+ y ago57:51

57:51

Welcome to the pilot episode of a new show under The Trash Tapes network, the 'Not So Trash Reviews'! Johann will be reviewing indie darlings. cult cinema and misunderstood gems with different guests within the film community, producing a theoretical deep dive into why these films are so unique. On this episode, Johann is joined by Scriptwriter and…

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Tape #39 - Malignant (feat. Liam Banks of SuperFreak Media) 1:39:03

3+ y ago1:39:03

1:39:03

It is the first episode of 2022 and thought we would start with a bang with James Wan's 2021 Malignant! The boys are joined by SuperFreakMedia's Liam Banks as they decide how to analyze this unique movie by the modern maestro o horror. Be prepared for some very weird spoilers involving backwards walking, terrible acting, an evil twin and perhaps th…

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Tape #38 - The Star Wars Holiday Special (feat. Greg Cummings) 1:42:39

3+ y ago1:42:39

1:42:39

With it being the holiday period, what better way for the boys to celebrate than with the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. On this very special episode of the podcast, Johann, Ed and Greg explore and watch George Lucas' hidden secret that no one involved wanted to do, a CBS TV special that has grown a huge cult following for its weird choices, h…

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Tape #37 - Ninja Terminator 1:27:12

3+ y ago1:27:12

1:27:12

The Trash Tapes is back with a new format and a new season! On this special episode of the podcast, Johann and Ed go back to the well for Ninja November, looking at the Godfrey Ho 'classic' Ninja Terminator! Get ready for terrible dubbing, hilarious ninja moves, banging tunes and the manly glare of Richard Harrison, all combined into a truly cut-an…

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Tape #36 - Pride Month Special - Pink Flamingos (feat. Darrell Buxton of Cine-Lit Podcast) 1:46:02

4y ago1:46:02

1:46:02

On this amazing pride month special. Johann is joined by Film Historian and co-host of the Cine-Lit podcast Darrell Buxton to take on the granddaddy of trash cinema, John Water's 1972 flick, Pink Flamingos! Get ready for one filthy experience as they both begin to dig deeper into the history of John Waters films and their influence on both cinema a…

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Tape #35 - Cruel Jaws (feat. Marc Price) 1:40:42

4y ago1:40:42

1:40:42

It is Summer Time and on this episode, Johann is joined by film director and lover of bad movies Marc Price to go swimming in Cruel Jaws! Get ready to dive with this classic example of sharkploitation by Italy's answer to Ed Wood, Bruno Mattei where almost all the best scenes are literally stolen from other shark movies like Jaws, The Last Shark an…

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Tape #34 - Teeth (feat. Liam Banks of SuperfreakMedia) 1:48:34

4y ago1:48:34

1:48:34

Puberty is a strange time for everyone... and on this episode, Johann is joined by horror film director Liam Banks to awkwardly talk the birds and the bees with the 2007 movie, Teeth! Be prepared to go deep into this cult horror comedy with a new twist of the vagina dentata mythos that will leave all the men wince. Promise Rings, Creepy Men, Sexual…

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Tape #33 - DOA: Dead or Alive (feat. Greg Cummings) 1:43:19

4y ago1:43:19

1:43:19

On this fighting episode of the podcast, Johann is not joined by Ed but instead with Enigmatic's own gaming host, Greg Cummings for a lighter, bouncier affair with 2006's DOA: Dead or Alive! Come and be knocked out by these knockouts flying, punching and kicking their way through this silly video game adaptation. Ninja Princesses, Volleyball, Kung …

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Tape #32 - No Holds Barred (feat. Carl Bryan) 2:13:48

4y ago2:13:48

2:13:48

It is Wrestlemania Weekend and the boys have added the amazing Carl Bryan to our faction to hulk up and rip 'em out with the 1989 No Holds Barred! Come and be stupefied by a whole bunch of silly wrestling shenanigans and go into the weird mind of Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan and the Golden Era of WWE! Dookie Jokes, Feet shots, the grunts of Zeus, Coll…

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Tape #31 - Surviving Edged Weapons 1:32:19

4y ago1:32:19

1:32:19

Man has created a knife culture... and the boys are going to take it on with guns, blood, gore and SMENS as Johann and Edward tackle the infamous police training video 'Surviving Edged Weapons'! Come and be educated as we go through this documentary step by step to breakdown the sheer madness, paranoia and cinematic glory shots in this secret cult …

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Trailer - Welcome To The Trash Tapes! 2:19

4y ago2:19

2:19

One man's trash is another man's treasure! Listen as host Johann Chipol takes his unwilling co-host Edward Harvey through the weird and wonderful world of cult cinema and terrible movies! They span from exploitation feasts, the odd turns, the surreal to the downright cheap and nasty! Here is the official trailer summarizing the show and some of the…

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Tape #30 - Mac and Me (feat. Ben Errington) 2:11:26

4y ago2:11:26

2:11:26

On the 3rd Year Anniversary episode, the boys are joined by the wonderful Ben Errington of The Horror Hangout Podcast to explore a whole new kind of horror, as we jump head first into the infamous corporate sellout film, Mac and Me! Come and be shocked at the sheer amount of product placement and ET stealing rubbish in a film that almost breaks our…

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Tape #29 - Airwolf: The Movie (feat. The Unofficial Controller Podcast) 2:09:27

4+ y ago2:09:27

2:09:27

On this very unique episode of the Trash Tapes, the boys are joined by George from The Unofficial Controller Podcast to go chasing eagles with the rare 18 certificate cut of the original 1984 Airwolf pilot movie! Come and be amazed as we go through George's fever dream suggestion of this unique choice of flick. This flick has death stares, helicopt…

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Tape #28 - The Punisher (1989) 1:59:12

4+ y ago1:59:12

1:59:12

In this special Lost Tape episode, The dynamic duo FINALLY complete their Summer of Superhero Schlock with 1989's The Punisher starring Dolph Lundgren! Listen as Johann and Ed review bit by bit every quirky moment, golden high and desperate lows! This film has a bus full of kids, pizza punches, naked monologues, exploding houses and ninjas... lots …

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Tape #27 - Johnny Mnemonic 1:55:58

4+ y ago1:55:58

1:55:58

The boys are back with a Cyberpunk twist as the duo jack in into the cult classic hot mess Johnny Mnemonic starring Keanu Reeves! Listen as Johann and Ed analyze all the ups and downs of this 90s techno flick, discussing history, performance, genre and ROOM SERVICE! What do the boys think of this film? Does it live up to the Cyber hype? Can the god…

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Tape #26 - The Flash Pilot (1990) 1:29:03

4+ y ago1:29:03

1:29:03

After a short delay, the boys return to the 'Summer of Superhero Shlock' as the duo go full speed into the feature length TV Pilot of the 1990's The Flash! Listen as Johann and Ed analyse all the ups and downs of this misunderstood gem, including its cheesy dialogue, the costume malfunctions, the big effects and the missed opportunities that stoppe…

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Tape #25 - Captain America (1990) 1:45:19

5y ago1:45:19

1:45:19

We are entering the 'Summer of Superhero Shlock' as the dynamic duo throw their mighty shields up against Albert Pyun's 1990 version of Captain America! Listen as Johann and Ed analyse all the ups and downs of this lost piece of Marvel gold, including its bizarre production, that rubber costume, the breakneck pacing and the acting cheese that is th…

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Tape #24 - Southland Tales 1:30:51

5y ago1:30:51

1:30:51

On this bizarre episode, the boys prepare for one of their biggest challenges yet as they attempt to understand the famously complicated and confusing film 'Southland Tales' by Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly. Listen as the host Johann and his victim Ed transmit from their isolation stations, trying to dissect this hot mess of a film with a mix…

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Gathering Socially Equitable Health Data during COVID-19 with Dr. Bonnie Maldonado 23:30

5y ago23:30

23:30

Nikki Teran interviews Stanford Medicine Professor, Dr. Bonnie Maldonado, on the societal factors that lead to health inequality. Dr. Maldonado discusses her projects with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to learn more about the spread of COVID-19 and gather more socially equitable health data. For more details on the nine-month research collaboratio…

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Debt, Stability and Recovery under COVID19 with Prof. Darrell Duffie 33:24

5y ago33:24

33:24

Catherine Gu's conversation with Professor Darrell Duffie at Stanford Graduate School of Business, discussing the perils and opportunities of our current macroeconomic condition under COVID19, by taking a deep look into the US debt market to understand the long term implications of public and corporate debt on economic growth, taxation, and financi…

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Bonus Podcast on Fast Payment and Central Bank Digital Currencies 9:21

5y ago9:21

9:21

Bonus Podcast of Catherine Gu's conversation with Professor Darrell Duffie, featuring a complete discussion on the future of fast payment and central bank digital currencies during COVID19. Recorded on May 29, 2020.

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Follow-Up of the COVID-19 Antibody Seroprevalence with Stanford University Co-author Bianca Mulaney 23:19

5y ago23:19

23:19

Vandon Duong's conversation with Bianca Mulaney, following from our original episode on the "COVID-19 Antibody Seroprevalence in Santa Clara County", addressing sampling methodology and selection bias in their second posting on medRxiv, as well as discussing other research developments including a separate seroprevalence study on baseball leagues. …

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Variolation for COVID19 with Prof. Robin Hanson 32:13

5y ago32:13

32:13

Catherine Gu's conversation with Professor Robin Hanson from George Mason University, probing the idea of variolation as a Plan B solution to combat COVID19, its ethical implications and policy design. Recorded on May 13, 2020.

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Tape #23 - Spookies (feat. The Horror Hangout Podcast) 1:17:20

5y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

On this very unique episode of the Trash Tapes, the boys are joined by Luke Kondor and Ben Errington of The Horror Hangout podcast to go monster hunting with the 1986 horror oddity that is 'Spookies'! Come and be confused as this ragtag gang of horror nuts explore this bizarre mashup of a film with every monster under the sun all living under one c…

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