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Considering we're approaching almost one year of doing this podcast. We're looking to

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show on iTunes. I know I've asked for it in the past and I'm asking again I apologize but it's something

that really does help us out as an independent entity we have no larger

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expanding audience through sheer monetary force. The apparatus is you. We're a

listener-supported program and with your help The apparatus is you. We're a listener supported program,

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