The 420 Quiz Questions are also included below for you to test your 420 knowledge!

01:41 – Jeff kicks off this episode discussing how the guys met during a shared UFO abduction, Scott talks about how people are now offering alien abduction tours, and Jeff shares his favorite UFO merchandise story. He reflects on the last time 4/20 fell on Easter, they wish people a Happy Easter, and Jeff talks about the marijuana strain he’s enjoying.

19:18 – Jeff talks about working with an up-and-coming producer, they each review the Blue Dream strain, and Scott talks about first brewing beer. He talks about his excitement when first moving up here and enjoying local breweries, they talk about brewery cycles in the area, and discuss business models that have evolved since Covid.

39:16 – They dive into 10 Trivia Questions specific to the 420 culture, each shares their answer to the slang term for a device used to grind cannabis into smaller pieces, and guess the name of the type of events often held on 4/20. They guess the term for the social etiquette and customs associated with sharing cannabis, ask AI what the acronym THC stands for, and the term for the dried resin produced by the cannabis plant.

59:04 – Jeff poses the last question around the name of the system in the human body that interacts with cannabinoids, they ask AI, and discuss the answer. They begin the Chef Showdown game, Jeff gives the deets of the game, and the crew catches the fries on fire. They kill round one, dish out salads, and have a successful day by making $500 in the game!

420 Quiz Questions

1. What is the slang term for a device used to grind cannabis into smaller pieces, often used before smoking or vaporizing?
2. What type of event, often held on April 20th, typically involves large gatherings of people celebrating cannabis culture with music, speeches, and vendors?
3. What is the term for the social etiquette and customs associated with sharing cannabis?
4. What is the name of the popular cannabis-focused magazine founded in 1974?
5. What does the acronym "THC" stand for, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis?
6. What is the term for the dried resin produced by the cannabis plant, which is often more potent in THC than the flower itself?
7. What is the name of the device that heats cannabis to a temperature where it releases cannabinoids and terpenes as a vapor, rather than smoke?
8. What is the term for the process of removing the female cannabis plant's flowers before they are pollinated to increase potency?
9. What is the slang term for a rolled cannabis cigarette?
10. What is the name of the system in the human body that interacts with cannabinoids, playing a role in various physiological processes?

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01:45 – The guys talk about how long it’s been since they’ve chatted, Brogan talks about what area in Louisiana he’s at, and the amazing bars that are in his area. He gives a shout-out to Joe at Zee Zees, discusses his new job, and his sighting of his first outdoor cockroach. Jeff talks about what made The Villages in Florida famous, dreams of moving there minus one limitation, and Brogan talks about Louisiana’s stance on legalizing Marijuana.

16:24 – They discuss the importance of proper punctuation in advertising, who represents the gangster in the billboard, and Brogan talks about a sign in the area that encourages people to throw bottles at it. They discuss ideas to incentivize the sign, and Brogan declares who would win in a fistfight between Baton Rouge and Tacoma.

31:02 – Brogan shares why people should check out The Thing when cruising through eastern Arizona, Jeff talks about it being his first roadside attraction, and they both express the good vibe that the place gives off. Brogan expresses his love of Austin, Texas and talks about Baton Rouge having one of the highest murder rates in the country.

44:07 – Scott discusses his recent visit to Northwest Trek with his wife, the guys make plans to visit Brogan in Baton Rouge, and Scott talks about how much he enjoyed the recent GCP meet-up at The Berliner Beerhall. Jeff reflects on the conversation at the Camp Bar, Brogan speaks of Louisiana’s southern hospitality, and Jeff shares ideas for future GCP meet-ups.

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• Bear’s Restaurant | Covington LA | Facebook
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01:53 – Billy expresses how happy he was to re-join the podcast, Scott talks about his love for breakfast restaurants, and Billy shares his ways of testing restaurants. Justin discusses his passion for watching hockey at home and gives a shout-out to Brogan and Cosmic Bottles. He talks about GCP's Patron giveaway, their plans to be at the upcoming Crypticon, Billy talks about the two recent robberies at Mary Mart, and they talk about the recent death of someone attempting to rob a cannabis store in Covington.

28:37 – Billy shares that he's the one that picks out the cannabis accessories for Marry Mart, they reflect on Billy's past GCP visits, and their goals for the this episode. Billy talks about what he brought for the team to try, the benefits of the suppositories on the market, and Jeff talks about his and his wife's first visit to a cannabis store. Billy gives his thoughts on dispensaries having the ability to do banking safely, cannabis lounges coming soon, and they jump into Coaster Questions.

56:03 – Justin talks about how close we are to the Wild West with everything going on, Scott inquires about when the recent crimes may go away, and Jeff asks another coaster question. Billy shares his want for the current limits of purchases to go away, other limitations he'd like the state to remove, and Billy tells listeners how they can reach out to him to ask any questions they may have. Each person checks in before the big smoke out.

84:45 – Justin encourages listeners to post questions in the chat, encourages everyone to get a shag carpet rainbow room, and gives a shout-out to their friend Ken Carlson. He talks about Ken being a part of Reel Life 96, the movies and web series Ken has done, and they dive into Is It Tacoma. Justin talks about avoiding articles that would be easy to guess are from Tacoma, what Is It Tacoma is about, and reveals which article is from Tacoma.

Thanks, Billy for joining the crew again for another fantastic episode! Looking forward to having you on again!

Special Guest: Billy.

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• Man fatally shot while attempting to rob Covington cannabis store | The Seattle Times — An armed employee of a cannabis dispensary in Covington fatally shot a man who was attempting to rob the store Thursday night, according to the store’s director of operations.
• The Dope Show with Tyler Smith
• Mary Mart (@MaryMart253) on Twitter — Mary Mart is Tacoma’s finest recreational dispensary offering the widest selection of cannabis and superior service. Voted best cannabis in the South Sound Mag
• Hellbound Slant 6 #3 by Ken Carlson — Kickstarter — Hellbound Slant 6 #3 continues the story of Danielle's descent into HELL behind the wheel of her 1971 panther pink Dodge Demon.
• 'Unruly' passenger killed after exiting Lyft on SR-18 | KOMO — Washington State Patrol says a 43-year-old University Place man was killed early Saturday morning after he exited the Lyft he was in on the shoulder of northbound I-5 at SR-18.
• Wisconsin dentist Scott Charmoli convicted of health-care fraud for intentionally breaking patients’ teeth - The Washington Post — So the dentist in Jackson, Wis., drilled into and broke his patients’ teeth in order to charge them for fixing the damage he’d caused, according to federal prosecutors.
• Thieves Create A Trap Door and Steal $5000 Worth Of Gas

01:55 – Jeff shares what square GCP would be if they were on Hollywood Square, they talk about pre-funking, and Justin welcomes Joe to the podcast. Joe shares how often Game of Grief is published, being up to podcast 141, and where the idea for the podcast came from. He discusses what made him start the podcast, talks about getting the Play Sation 5, and questions the group on different ways of using cannabis. Justin talks about his love of playing Magic online, Jeff explains his preference for playing DND, and they discuss the local Tacoma DND group.

22:33 – Joe talks about trying to be positive on Twitter, Justin talks about "hate reading" tweets, and Scott talks about shutting off his social media. He talks about the live streaming on the Citizen app, Justin talks about using the police scanner on his phone, and the multiple cannabis stores that have been robbed recently in the PNW. Jeff talks about his t-shirt ideas for the show in March, they discuss the illegal marijuana farms that are still out there in the states where it's legal, and share their reviews of Mead.

47:05 – They jump into Jeff’s Capades, Jeff gives the ending to his recent car drama, and Joe talks about what he's branched off to with the podcast. He shares what makes the best episodes for the podcast, they talk about the different types of games made to deal specifically with grief, and what the most recent grief game is about. They talk about doom scrolling, Facebook's recent loss of billions of dollars, and Joe talks about expanding his podcast to Spotify.

67:17 – Joe talks about his appreciation for GCP, Justin gives a shout-out to the listener that runs the Ferrell Furniture program, and they discuss Washington easing up on the mask and vaccination mandates. Justin talks about where listeners can find Gaming with Grief online, Joe encourages listeners of his podcast to provide feedback, and Justin discusses GCP's upcoming plans. Scott share's where people can buy GCP t-shirts, Jeff talks about designing the shirts, and Justin promotes the local Shroom Brothers artists. They talk about potential teaming with paranormal groups in the PNW, and Joe talks about shutting off the flat earth episode.

Thanks Joe for joining the guys for a great conversation!

Special Guest: Joe Carlson.

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01:11 - Justin explains Jeff being on a road trip and what he did while hanging with one of the GCP fans. He shares how people can listen to GCP live, talks about their experience at Buddy Boy Farms in Spokane, and they talk about how it felt like a con weekend. Justin talks about taking Lime scooters to Dry Fry Distillery, Scott talks about the challenge to get a scooter later in the night and how beautiful the river through Spokane was. Justin shares the difficulty of using the map on his phone while on the scooter, using his intuition to get to the distillery instead of listing to the cop, and they talk about the Spokane “Bro-muda Triangle” downtown.

20:23 - Justin talks about the Smurf Bombs they enjoyed at 24 Taps, the Yardstick drink they enjoyed at Fast Eddies, and the roving gangs of college kids they ran into. They talk about experiencing the river walk on Saturday, Scott’s quest for a lighter, and the cool Garbage-Eating Goat. Justin talks about the various scooters they saw in the water, their visit to the Martini Bar, and the food they enjoyed there. He talks about the drinks they enjoyed there, their visit to the Ben & Jerry's store, and Scott talks about the red zones for the scooters.

40:35 – Justin talks about them adventuring east on the Spokane trail, going to Gonzaga University on the scooters/bike, and Brogan jumps in on the conversation. Justin talks about the drag show the ladies went to, their visit to Clinkerdagger, and him and Scott watching a singer at the hotel while hotboxing at the bridge. He talks about him and Scott then finding scooters, their quest to Gamers Arcade Bar, and how they headed out as the Grit City Podcast Street Teamers.

60:00 – Justin shares the great songs he played on Touch Tunes while at the Arcade Bar, the punching bag at the arcade, and the “bro-doods” impressing their chicks on it. He shares his appreciation for Pop A Shot, Scott talks about when he blacked out, and Justin talks about the motivational speeches he gave while there. Finally, Justin talks about his mistakes in consuming alcohol and closes out giving a shout-out to Buddy Boy Farms and Spokane.

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02:05 - Justin talks about why they chose to visit the farm in July, their first night in Spokane, and Scott talks about the stop in Covington to visit Brogan. Justin talks about the wildfires in Oregon and Washington, his and Michell’s experience at the Safeway in Spokane, and his past visits there. They talk about experiencing the college nightlife their first night in Spokane and the 90’s fashion that was going on.

25:57 - Scott talks about the Netflix show Z Nation being recorded in Spokane, Justin introduces Galadriel, and Galadriel introduces Nick. Nick talks about where he’s originally from, Galadriel takes the guys to the cannabis starts, and the lady bugs that they bring in every week. She talks about how the lady bugs are caught in the wild, explains that they’re working to becoming an organic form for cannabis, and Nick talks about them trying to consolidate the different data points that they use.

52:04 - Nick explains that they sell products to other producers, they head over to Buddy Boy 2, and Galadriel talks about the different teams they have setup. Justin talks about the rattle snake season signs, Nick talks about having to record the cannabis waste, and Galadriel talks about the design of their green house. Justin talks about the magnitude of the buildings, Galadriel talks about the number of people they employ, and the different strains that they have.

75:02 - Galadriel shares how the green houses in the new building are all connected, Nick talks about they new building being automated, and they talk about how much math is used in the process. Galadriel talks about the comfort she found in her dads green house as a kid, the amazing teams they have, and the head grower talks about how he got started with Buddy Boy Farms. He talks about the stress around growing, Galadriel shows them the mother plants, and explains what “mother plant” means.

Many many thanks to Galadriel for taking us on am amazing tour of Buddy Boy Farm! We look forward to getting to catch up with you soon!!!!

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• Home | Fast Eddies Spokane — Fast Eddie's is an upbeat bar & grill with TVs for sports matches, burgers, beer, foosball & Bloody Marys.

00:27 – Justin gives props to their new fave Clownvis, Billy talks about his disappointment with Mary Mart not being able to fulfill their 4/20 plans due to Coronavirus, and how busy Mary Mart has been during this time. He shares the treats he’s enjoying from Royal Tree located in the Nalley Valley district of Tacoma, he and Brogan talk of living in Gig Harbor, and they each share their worst drinking concoctions. Justin gives the guys a tip on upping up the game on White Claws and they do a ‘weekly quarantine fatness check’.

12:14 – Billy and Brogan share their latest quarantined go to food, Brogan talks about taking on the family grocery shopping, and his recent experiments with loaded fries for the bottle shop. Scott shares places he has been ordering out from lately, Brogan talks of Crockets Pub opening another restaurant in his area, and Billy gives an update on what has been happening with local businesses on 6th Ave. Brogan talks about his recent bike snafu, Justin expresses that he views his life as a sitcom, and Brogan shares his new favorite show on Amazon Prime.

24:21 – Justin talks about the recent shows he’s been watching, the conversation goes to Clownvis, and Brogan explains to the guys the recent improve hosted by Tacoma Little Theatre he watched over Zoom. They talk about the video games they have been playing to kill time, Scott shares what his latest pass time has been, and Brogan expresses his excitement of learning to change his wheelbarrow tire. Scott shares his recent purchase of sea monkeys to help keep down the algae in his water based plants, Justin talks about he and his wife’s recent order out from Red Star Taco Bar to celebrate their anniversary, and Billy breaks the news that he and his wife are expecting a baby in December.

36:22 – Justin explains going Marie Condo during Covid-19, they discuss the show and Movie What We Do in the Shadows, and Brogan shares that there is a new Fight Club comic book that’s been released. They plan to have Chuck Palahniuk on the podcast, talk about their favorite things to tune into on YouTube, and Billy introduces the bong silencer. Justin gives a shout out to their listener Ceasar, where listeners can find them online, and Scott encourages them to join them on Discord.

Thanks Billy for an update on what’s been going on during Covid-19 and congrats on your upcoming bundle of joy!

Special Guest: Billy.

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1:59 – Billy shares Mary Mart's location, Justin gives listeners information on where they can find GCP online, and their new Patreon site that gives listeners the ability to support the podcast. Billy explains how long he’s been with Mary Mart, shares with the guys some of what Mary Mart has to offer, and they discuss ‘The Great Brown Out’. Scott talks about GCP’s livestream hiccup and Brogan explains how to make deep fried pizza.

13:55 – They chat briefly about the various theories around Santa, Billy talks about ‘The Dope Show’ that’s supported by Mary Mart, and the events Mary Mart offers at the shop that includes ‘Mary Marts Got Talent’ and ‘Mary Mart Educational Hour’. They talk about marijuana bath bombs, Washington State’s hold on their move to ban all marijuana gummies and hard candies, and Billy shares information on the chocolates he’s brought in.

25:37 – Justin talks about the death of his love of spicy food, quick chat about Chuck Lidell, and conversation goes back to marijuana edibles. Scott talks about his friends’ recent first visit to a weed store being Mary Mart, their review of the visit, and Billy discusses the different ways companies extract marijuana. Billy offers to be Brogan's Sherpa, Brogan talks about his marijuana journey with the in-laws, the medical benefits of it, and ‘The Little Blue Pills’.

35:38 – Justin discusses Governor Jay Inslee’s plan to offer pardons to thousands of Washington State residents with misdemeanor marijuana convictions, Billy talks about the Blue Roots Cannabis Company that made the chips their trying, and Brogan talks about adding it to his deep fried pizza. They talk about the sparkle lemonade they tasted made by Evergreen Herbal, how they are non-GMO verified, and Brogan talks about business troubles he has going on with the power outage.

Thanks Billy for joining the guys for another great conversation and an update on what’s happening and Mary Mart!

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1:32 – Cohost Billy introduces his friend Steve, Steve tells the guys about what Fairwinds business focus is, and talks about the products he brought in for the guys to sample. Steve discusses his move from Massachusetts, how he got into the cannabis market, the marijuana culture on the east coast, and Billy talks about new customers that come into Mary Mart. Billy tells the guys about Mary Marts 6th Ave Clean-Up, Jeff’s mom talks about marijuana growers that moved in next to them in Yakima, and her first reaction after she found out.

15:30 – Steve explains the difference between CBD and THC, the medical benefits of CBD, and that 60 -70% of people that purchase their products are between the age of 45 and 70. Jeff’s mom talks about the smell that comes from cannabis when it’s being harvested, Brogan discusses his mom using cannabis in place of medication for pain relief during her later years in life, and his recommendation to his father-in- law about using cannabis bath salts in place of Ambien.

28:15 – Steve describes what the gel Flow is and how it’s used, what terpenes are, the perception of weed in other countries, and Canada’s recent legalization of marijuana. They discuss the 319 million dollars that Washington made last year in cannabis sales, potential increase in hemp sales because of marijuana legalization, and Coca-Colas consideration to get into the CBD business. Justin brings up recent issues that have come up in the news based on products being appealing to children and the importance for people to voice their opinion to Washington’s Liquor/Cannabis board.

47:47 – The show winds down with Brogan talking about his recent cruise, what happened to Fish, Fish, Fish in Tacoma, the life hack of all life hacks Brogan learned while on a cruise, and Coco’s chocolate fountain on the ship. Brogan shows the guys pics of the boat, chats about Porta Verde’s poles on the beach, and Billy tells the guys about the sales that are going on at Mary Mart.

Thanks to Billy for brining Steve on for an insightful conversation around growing cannabis and what CBD's are and thanks Jeff’s mom for the great questions around cannabis.

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The show kicks off with conversation on the new recording spot for the show at the Union Club Tacoma and Nacho tells the guys about Apache Six and what the company does. He explains opening the business in 2012, becoming fully operational in the summer of 2014, and the grey area around customers being able to use their debit card at local marijuana stores. Scott talk of companies using crypto currencies in place of cash and Nacho talks of how crypto currencies is also being used to fight opiate addictions.

14:15 – Nacho talks about finding the right people for his team, what makes his ideal candidate, and the different types of customers Apache Six has. He then talks about his journey to Apache Six, his desire as a child to be a fighter pilot, his fascination with angels after he got out of the military, and how blessed he feels to still be alive. He then talks about creating Apache Six, how he came up with the name of business, and the spiritual meaning of the number 6.

30:00 – The guys discuss raising kids, the constant worry that comes with parenting, that the importance for people to be able to look at themselves and see how they can improve. Nacho talks about training his children for home a crisis, how every household should have a fire extinguisher, and how people can find out more information and get a hold of the Apache Six team. Talk then turns to Natcho’s other project, This Heals Cancer.

45:08 – Nacho talks about empowering his customers, the power of belief, and how he applies that to his security business. He discusses prepping his children for a potential school shooting, giving them tools for finding hope if it happens, and circles back to This Heals Cancer. The show ends with Nacho encouraging people to always come from a loving vibration and ways to live a better, positive life.

Thanks Nacho for sitting down with the guys for an update on Apache Six and what you have going on!!

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The show kicks off with discussion of Billy’s gift that he brought with him for the guys. Ava then dives into what burlesque is, what it stands for, and her favorite performances. She also discusses how she started with Gritty City Sirens 7 years ago and how it has progressively changed since it began.

15:49 – Justin covers how people can find information Gritty City online. Ava talks about working with community projects and how their main focus is to be involved with the community and how they got involved with Marry Mart and the benefits of cannabis. Ava then dives into her favorite and least favorite parts of burlesque.

At the halfway point, Billy tells the guys about what they have coming up, including their 4/20 sales. Conversation then turns to Ava and how she got started in burlesque and her first performance. She explains the amount of practice that happens prior to performing and how people that are interested in joining can get started.

42:45 – This episode closes out with discussion of what’s coming up for the Gritty City Sirens, including their Tim Burton Halloween Ball, going on October 27th. Ava explains that this is a more integrative social event in the theme of Tim Burton movies. Billy shares his favorite Tim Burton movie and the show then dives into where each of the guests were born. They end with giving listeners information on where they can find Mary Mart and Gritty City Sirens online.

Thanks Billy, Misha, and Ava for joining the guys for an intriguing conversation. We look forward to having you back on soon!

Special Guests: Ava D'Jor, Billy, and Misha.

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11:42 – Chris discusses his MMA career, turning pro May 2016, his current stats at 4 and 1, and his premier debut at the Emerald Queen in Tacoma. He tells the guys about his gym, Gig Harbor MMA, how he reads other fighters that he goes up against and how 80% of the fight is mental with 20% physical. Chris also talks about that amount of time that goes into training at them gym, which is typically every day.

At the midway point, they dive into different types of marijuana, the strains on the market and Misha’s recommendation for shoppers to use leafly.com, a website that offers Marijuana Dispensary & Strain Reviews to assist with picking the strain that works for them. Terrance then tells the guys about what brought him to Tacoma 2 ½ years ago and what got him in the marijuana industry.

40:11 – Misha discusses upcoming events put on by Mary Mart, including the Black Sushi Event (3/03/2018), a fashion show with models showcasing clothing of local artists from the Tacoma and Seattle Areas. The topic then turns to Mary Marts plans for Mary Mart’s Got Talent, an open mic event with mixtures of comedians, slam poets, and live musicians, hosted by T. People interested in the future events can find more information on Mary Mart’s website or FaceBook page.

The show winds down with Chris discussing taking over the gym in Gig Harbor and his decision to leave his job and run the gym full time. Chris further explains that at the time he was also making his pro debut in the MMA. Discussion then covers the guys running their own business and where people can find Mary Mart and Gig Harbor MMA.
Thanks to Bill, Misha, T, and Chris for joining the podcast again to catch up with the guys, we look forward to having you on again soon!

Special Guests: Billy, Chris Stone, Misha, and T.

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Just had a great experience here. I'm a new mom, dealing with some postpartum issues as well as chronic joint pain. I wanted something to help me that won't leave me unable to care for my son. Devon was of wonderful help! He answered my questions, offered suggestions and was kind and knowledgeable. I left feeling like I have some good medicine and was not judged. I really like the overall atmosphere of Mary Mart too. – Magnolia Jane

The show kicks off with conversation of what Mary Mart is, where it’s located, and Billy and Misha’s want to deflate the stigma around the use of cannabis. They also discuss the strict state laws on how recreational stores can market to customers.

15:45 – Misha discusses the first time being introduced to cannabis. Billy also shares his first time trying it when he was 16 and that Weed, California was named after his great, great, great uncle that helped build the railroads throughout the city. He dives into using marijuana medically and the different types of it on the market including marijuana bath salts, which like cannabis topicals, are non-psychoactive cannabis-infused that help relieve things like cellulitis.

At the halfway point they discuss isolation tanks and the usage of psychedelics while floating. Talk then turns to Brogans love of baths and the presents his customers bring into his shop. Justin tells the guys of his first experience with marijuana and they talk about the different types of food that can be deep friend, including cold pizza and Stouffer’s lasagna.

32:31 – Billy talks about his love of stoner culture and the fun parts of it that he embraces, including the creative ways of taking cooking to the next level and the other benefits of using marijuana. They discuss Mike Tyson’s plans to use ½ of his property in CA to grow cannabis and the other ½ as a new resort. Misha also discusses working with Foot Traffik, the largest marketing agency in the cannabis industry, to help them create a plan for the marketing direction they want to go into.

As the show comes to an end, Billy chats about Mary Mart’s location, their hours, and the ability for customers to order online. Brogan discusses his great experience at the shop and they cover upcoming Mary Mart events including Open Mic night. Misha finishes up talking about their focuses for 2018, including having discussions with people like doctors talking about the benefits of using marijuana.

Thank you Billy and Misha for joining the guys for a great a conversation!!! We’re looking forward to talking with you again soon!!!

Special Guests: Billy and Misha.

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