Hi, we're Ben Routley and Judah Middel. This podcast is just us talking about anything, anywhere. We're usually not planned and we're usually pretty dumb. But we're just a couple'a goofballs having fun.
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12. ranking everything in the world
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1:16:47Y'all ever hear of Tiermaker? Well in this one we're ranking things ON Tiermaker! WOW! What a novel concept! We rate water fountains! We rate chairs! We rate rating systems themselves! Wanna see if you agree with us? Play along at home! It's a great time to rank things in different tiers!---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: ht…
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11. the best breakfast sandwich ever
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1:01:09This is the perfect breakfast sandwich to eat for your mouth! Put it in your chewers and prepare to taste delicious! To be far, the Barely Cool Boys™ made SLIGHTLY different versions of this perfect breakfast sandwich, but I digress. Want to make it at home? It's quick and easy! AND TASTY! Grab some eggs, throw them in a pan, grab some bagels, some…
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10. Ben LOST $2000 and the CRA is PISSED!!
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1:17:03I sure hope Ben doesn't go to JAIL. He's a big part of our country's deficit. He's accountable for the loss of $2000 into the ether. Where could it have gone? Did he steal money from the government? Hard to say. He says no, but I'm not sure if I'm convinced. But hopefully he doesn't end up in prison. That would REALLY put a hit on this podcast. ---…
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9. LEAFS IN 4! (for real this time) | Toronto Maple Leafs v. Florida Panthers | Game 1 | Round 2
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2:01:26Does your favourite NHL hockey team just never seem to get their man advantage going? Are you tired of the joyous feeling of seeing the official's hand swinging high into the air immediately followed by the dread of your team's inefficient play? Well dread no more. Introducing the PowerPlay Office! Put the days of poor power play percentage behind …
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8. Canada Election Results 2025 | What is next for the country? | Carney Voted as Prime Minister
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1:33:21The New Era is here! Mark Carney is your Prime Minister. The bad man Trudeau is finally vanquished (gone). Let's go over the stats. Incredible popular vote percentage for both the Liberals and Conservatives. Devastating lows for the New Democrat Party and friends. The people of Quebec thinking outside their province for once (who needs French right…
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7. LEAFS IN 4 BABYYYYYY | Leafs v. Senators Recap | Game 2 | Round 1
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48:21Ridly Grieg #1 UNDESRIABLE!!! Reward of free mini putt (limit 1 round per person) for successful capture. Let's all bring this troublemaker to justice! Also the Toronto Maple Leafs are winning it all baby! Road to the cup starts here with the Barely Cool Podcast! --- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c…
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6. Survive | Movie Watchalong | Commentary Track
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1:32:51Is this the WORST movie of 2025!? Not according to Mr. Prime (Amazon...that is). It's number 4 in Canada! At least it was when we recorded this. Survive, directed by Frédéric Jardin, is 2025's BIGGEST STINKER. Starring Émilie Dequenne and Andreas Pietschmann, Survive is movie about the ocean disappearing and having to fend off hungry aquatic wildli…
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5. DON’T STEAL MY STAAAAAAR!! | Mario Party Superstars
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1:40:37It's time for the best board game of all time! A board game that's actually a video game! That's right Ben and Judah are playing Mario Party Superstars! Throwback to the classic Mario Parties of yore, Mario Party Superstars highlights remodelled versions of fan favourite maps and minigames! They also have their wives playing with them! Wow! This ga…
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Somebody call Gordon, we have some new chefs on the market! Ben and Judah are becoming professional chefs. Nothing tests a chef like a brunch rush and so the boys are opening up a Brunch Nook serving up piping hot waffles. Almost as hot as these chefs in the kitchen. And boy, it sure is "HEATING UP IN HERE!" Ahhhhhhhh... seriously folks brunch is a…
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Oh no! Judah and Ben have had a run in with the law! How will those silly boys get out of this one you ask? Well with none other than their charming wit of course! They are in no way thrown off or intimidated by men with guns. Especially Ben, that stuff doesn't scare him at all! He in no way feels scared to make hilarious jokes. Ok this is all the …
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I'm all alone in British Columbia, or BC for your shortform heads out there. And when I say "I'm" I mean "Judah am." That's right, I'm away and I realized I won't be home in time to get this episode recorded with Ben. In fact, I didn't even consult him at all about this before recording it. Some friend, huh? Also! It's a short episode! What an idio…
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Guys it's here! Season 4 of the World's Best Podcast! Ben and Judah are kicking it off with an incredible time being locked in a bathroom. They are separated by stalls but joined together in love. It's a brand new season and the content is exactly the same. The years are passing by and the time is slipping through our fingers. You are not immune to…
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100. We Know Connor McDavid Personally | 4 Nations Faceoff Recap
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50:53How many podcasts do you know that are based in Newmarket? One. Us. The Barely Cool Podcast is the only podcast coming to you straight from the hockey capital of the world, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. You know who else is from Newmarket? Well just the golden boy himself, Connor McDavid. We know him personally, like super well. Just don't ask him ab…
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Military, not so good. Taxes, very high. Government up there? No, no government up there. Very weak. Their governor Justin, Mr. Trudeau...tsssch...not so good. Difficult to work with, he doesn't respect me. And FRANKLY I'm thinking not so good. But the people of Canada, they are good people. But they'd be better as Americans! We love them, don't we…
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Yum yum in my tum! It's time for a McDonalds Mukbang! But not just stuffing our mouths with food, you're gonna learn stuff too! It's time to merge the two very best things: learning & fast food! Wow! Get yourself a Big Mac and craxk open your textbook along with us! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/cha…
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97. Deliver Us From Evil | Movie Watchalong | Commentary Track
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1:57:31Do you ever watch a movie and think, "Wow I wish I could hear commentary from the people who made it. Y'know... get an inside scoop on the creative process?" Well you're in luck! How about a commentary track from two idiots who have no insight at all. Ben and Judah are watching the 2014 horror crime thriller Deliver Us From Evil. Watchalong with us…
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This caption is going to be simple like the thumbnail. Please think before you choose to take a life, it is all precious. Let's not be fantasizing about killing the guy causing problems at Taco Bell ok guys. Grow up, ok? Alright. Glad we had this talk champ. Mwah! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/chann…
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Have your b**ls dropped yet? No? Mine either! Or maybe they have?? How can you tell? Seriously, I'm asking you. I'm really self conscious about it. Do you mind if I show you? Can we compare? It'd really make me feel better. I mean what does "drop" even mean? Like do they fall out? It's really ambiguous. Like is it a gravity thing? Can they get stuc…
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Life is hard enough as it is. Why would you limit yourself in the finest of life's pleasures? Burgers? Pizza? Yeah... I'm thinking I'm gonna be taking both of them. The question itself is flawed. Move on. Live more. Or as the Bell says it, "Live mas!" Also thanks for listening and watching. Listening or watching? Why not both? Wait that's a differe…
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You ever have a hard time carrying your groceries? They are so heavy and they are so hard to get to your car. Well we have the solution for you! Get a stroller! It's perfect for carrying around...groceries...and most even come with an attachment for carrying the groceries around in your car! You'll never have to worry about safety again, of your gr…
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It's time to take your year serious! Enough sitting around listening to lil baby unserious podcasts, it's time to tune your lazy ears to a serious podcast like Barely Cool. You want to know what it takes to be a real man? You want to stop getting looked over for that promotion? You want to finally take control of that crippling social media addicti…
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It's a CHRISTMAS MIRACLE! The Barely Cool Boys are here and it's EARLY. SANTA CAME EARLY AND HE BROUGHT TWO UNFUNNY WHITE BOYS. Come watch with us as you eat your presents and open your breakfast. See what I did there? Cause it's the other way around in real life! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/chann…
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Something is happening at the end of month (insert excited screams here)! But you'll have to wait to find out what it is. It's not at all depressing or life altering. After all, what is life without its transitions? Haha anyways enjoy and happy holidays from our Barely Cool family to yours! Mwah! (heart emoji) (Santa Claus emoji) Patreon: https://w…
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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL TRANSMISSION! DO NOT ADJUST YOUR DIALS! Judah is with a new co-host in this one. Yea... new... That is if YOU'RE new to the show, cause this guy's definitely been on before! Ben is tied up so this is a last minute release for the Barely Cool podcast. It's different. But different doesn't necessarily mean bad! It's GOOD! Patreon:…
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Ever been to that kids haircut place with the really unfortunate name? You know the one? With the ball pit? and the video games? Yea you know what I'm talking about. Anyways, this episode is kinda like that place minus the haircuts and the video games and the insensitive name, pretty much just a ball pit. Enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bar…
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Fall-time means cozy-time. Come get bundled up under the covers with Judah as he cuddles up in bed. Nothing beats a warm bed in the cold air. Come join the party. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barelycoolcastInstagram: https://www.instag…
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We're here, and we're sorry, and we're learning. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barelycoolcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barelycoolcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/barelycoolcast…
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Ben and Judah are OUTSIDE for this one. They're braving the frigid cold in a park. Nobody else could survive these conditions but they put their jackets on and braved the elements. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barelycoolcastInstagram: …
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The fate of all of Middle Earth is in the hands of the Dark Lord Sauron. Wow! What an election. These 2024 election results are bananas. Ben and Judah are weighing in with their thoughts on the election. What will happen with Rohan? What will happen with Gondor? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel…
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83. Ben and Judah and Bughuul | Sinister | Halloween Watch-A-Long
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1:49:04Ben and Judah are back for Barely Ghoul Month! You thought we forgot? We'd never forget you! We're sitting down to watch the incredible movie Sinister directed by Scott Derrickson. What a perfect Halloween horror movie! Don't get taken by the Babylonian demon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…
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Dear diary, is it time for Ben to jump all in and get the Turkish hair plugs? You decide! Also! What is going on in the world of politics these days? Crazy stuff! The American Federal election is coming up in November, that's gonna be nutso. Oh well. Talk later, diary. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/…
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81. GRWM in the morning before running out the door
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52:32Judah's got places to be and places to see. He's "getting ready with me!" He's getting dressed. He's making the bed. He's making breakfast. He's doing dishes. It's sort of an insight into the enigmatic mind that is Judah. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://…
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80. buying each others outfits from the thrift store
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59:13Judah and Ben are out touring the thrift stores of Newmarket looking for outfits for each other. What did they find? Was it cool looking or super ugly gross? Tune in to find out! Love you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barelycoolcastIns…
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Back with another segment of "DIY WITH THIS GUY!" We're Bob Ross guys, of course we buy a jacket at Costco for only $16 and then bleach it and then try and paint it randomly to make it more wearable. BOOM! Is there a condition for this? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgT…
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we fell back into the backrooms. there must have been another entrance that we didn't realize. we're stuck in here. locked away from the world in the backrooms. there are no monsters down here that we're aware of. only man. well, when you think about it, man himself is sort of a monster. makes you think. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolc…
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77. can you say a word nobody has ever said before?
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1:00:08Here's a fun game you can play at parties that will make everyone like you and think you're cool and want to be your friend. It's fun for the whole family! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barelycoolcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com…
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Where's your water coming from? The city? Are you drinking city water? Do you know what that's doing to the frogs? Have you heard? Have you learned about fluoride? Can you tell me about it? Can you please? GROW UP! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://www.tik…
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75. *axl rose voice* we're in the jungle baby!
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56:30Ben and Judah are deep in the heart of some jungle. Is it war time? Well there's a ware waging in all the hearts of man. Inside each of us is two wolves. One wolf is good wolf aaaaaand I'm thinking you can guess what other wolf is... Uh yea it's gonna be THAT sort of episode. Come along! Or don't! Who cares! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelyc…
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74. THE BEST MOVIE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN! | Killer Klowns From Outer Space
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1:27:03Judah is watching the amazingly unique "Killer Klowns From Outer Space" from 1988. What an absolute treasure of a movie! Aliens coming to Earth that look like clowns? Cotton candy cocoons? Big hammers? Murderous shadow puppets? It's got it all and more! Watchalong with us! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.…
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73. two best friends camping alone together challenge
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54:25Have you seen Brokeback Mountain? This is like that but if the two main characters had wives and didn't get romantically involved with each other. They were just friends. Like no kissing or anything. That's RIGHT! Ben and Judah are on a platonic camping trip! But that's the challenge! Can they see it through? Find out on this week's thrilling episo…
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72. CHIPOTLE DOUBLE BURRITO ASMR (MUKBANG IN MY CAR)
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1:17:06BEN AND JUDAH ARE DOING THEIR BEST TRISH PAYTAS IMPRESSION. THEY'RE BOTH EATING 2 CHIPOTLE BURRITOS EACH AND DOING ASMR STORY TIME IN THE CAR. PLUS! AND! ALSO! THERE'S CHIPS AND QUESO! THIS IS A FUN TIME. IT'S EXISTENTIAL AND DARK AND SOLITARY. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8Og…
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71. Do NOT Laugh At This | Trivial Pursuit Edition | Smosh Ripoff
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1:28:27That's right we're ripping off Smosh with their incredible "Try Not To Laugh: Trivial Pursuit Edition." To be fair, they took it from another creator first. So we're taking secondsies. The premise is simple. You play Trivial Pursuit. BUT when you're asked a question, you don't say the right answer, you have to the make the other person laugh. If yo…
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Wait what the heck? How'd we get up on this random roof? Is this illegal? Well who freaking cares Lois? It's B-E-A-UTIFUL! Join along as we enjoy being outside in nature and all that she offers us! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barelyc…
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69. IS THAT SPRINGTRAP??! | Five Nights At Freddy's
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1:48:04Ben and Judah are hanging with their favourite friends! There's Bonnie, Carl Cupcake, Chica, and Freddy! Wow! We're watching Five Nights At Freddy's starring Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, & Elizabeth Lail. Come watch with us if you're in the Five Nights At Freddy's Fanclub like we are! WE LOVE THE FNAF FANDOM HERE! WE LOVE MARKIPLIER. WE LOVE M…
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Wait! Where are Ben and Judah? Is this a dream? Have they finally found the funny? Nope! The air is thick with boredom and your two favourite unfunny white guys. You should probably watch anyways though! Blessings! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://www.ti…
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67. Can Dracula Get Wet?? | The Last Voyage Of The Demeter
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1:53:58A question as old as time! Judah is back doing a commentary watch-a-long for The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Directed by André Øvredal, The Last Voyage of the Demeter is inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula. How did Dracula make it from Romania to England. What was THAT vacation like? Am I right? Watch along with me! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b…
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Who calls Judah and leaves this voicemail? Who does Judah call in the middle of the episode! What is Ben talking about? How many hotdogs does Ben eat? Is this a mukbang? Who's to say? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barelycoolcastInstagra…
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Ben is getting OLD. We're starting to question our immortality. Are we deserving of the love we receive? Have we caused more hurt than good? What has the world gained from us growing another year older? All fun questions that we don't actually ask! We probably just talk about poop again. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https…
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A great injustice has been done to Ben and WE NEED YOUR HELP to right the wrong! He's been hurt in a way no human being should be hurt! Please! Won't you hear our plea? (It's like way later in the episode though so listen up folks!) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barelycoolcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtAu8fBkbamv8OgY_UolRgTikTo…
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