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Gear: Epilogue (with Jad Abumrad)

Articles of Interest

Avery Trufelman

Arts, Fashion & Beauty

4.93.5K Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

A recording of an intimate conversation at Ludlow House, where the venerable Jad Abumrad asked me some questions about Gear. 

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