Hello, my fellow historians. I'm Aziz with me is Asheya, and this is Valerie Redis.

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Today's guest is a good friend of ours. We have worked together on topics like the Red Keep,

on topics like the Great Empire, the Dawn, on topics like, let's say, magical diseases,

and we've also worked together on a few adult beverages on a patio or three.

Welcome, Robert, aka Indie Peak. How are you doing, my friend?

I am doing really well. Thank you so much for having me on. It's an absolute treat being here,

I have to say, and your title sequence is very impressive, too. I have to say nearly as

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