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Today it is my honor to talk to two of season four of the circle's most interesting players, Rachel Evans and John Franklin.

We talk about what it's like in the circle, how it's been outside the circle, a little bit of flirtation, and everything in between. Circle, enter group

chat.

I, it's an honor and a privilege to be joined by Rachel Evans and John Franklin aka Carol

guys what's going on? It's going great. I'm so excited to be talking to you guys right now like we've watched the first four episodes in circle and I mean I can only speak for myself right now, but I am loving it so far. It's just been oodles and noodles of fun and I can't

wait to see where it goes in the future. We just want to come and ask you guys some questions are you guys down?

Yeah, of course.

Yeah, absolutely.

Awesome.

I'm going to start with you because you showed up in the circle.

You were there day one.

Yeah.

And you went in as your mother.

Which was an interesting tactic to say the least. What went into your decision?

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