Hey friends, your host Ash here. Before we started today's episode, I just wanted to let you know that this week, I really kind of banged my head against the wall, struggling with what to release.

Because in the Graham Hancock episodes, I said that we were going to try to keep TSFU a safe space where you could come to sort of ostrich or stick your head in the sand

if you needed to, and that I wouldn't be covering the ice raids, Epstein files, or other current

events. But the research and recording and editing of these episodes was already way in motion.

So if you have been diving into the Epstein files and themes of crimes against children is too

triggering or overwhelming for you right now, you may want to skip the next few episodes,

as they all focus on patterns of authority, grooming, isolation, trafficking, social camouflage,

narrative control, and public misunderstanding. If you haven't checked out the Graham Hancock episodes yet,

I highly recommend those if you need something a little bit lighter right now.

I like to think that I know my audience pretty well,

and I know that many of us are very passionate and also quite sensitive,

so please remember to take care of yourselves. I also wanted to give a huge shout out to our editors for doing such an amazing job dealing with such rough audio files. And here comes a motorbike now.

Sometimes there's just really nothing to be done about the motorbike sounds in the background here in Bali.

And at this point in time, I simply can't afford different recording equipment or the ability to rent a soundproof recording space.

I know that these are tough financial times for many of us, but if you have a few extra dollars to spare on a monthly basis or even for a

one-time donation, any support is greatly appreciated. And I'll put links to our Patreon and to my

go-fund me in the show notes. If monetary support is off the table, I completely fucking get it

and truly appreciate you just being here to listen. Another great way to support

me and the show is by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or recommending us to a friend.

Thanks so much for being here, you guys, for your continued support. And like I said,

please remember to take care of yourselves right now because as me and Kristen talk about so often, it is fucking rough out there.

That is so fucked up.

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