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Carry OnYou Don’t Retire Early through DiversificationWhat does it actually take to leave a large wealth management firm and build your own Registered Investment Advisor from scratch?In this episode, Alvin Yam shares over 15 years of experience in wealth management — and the real story behind launching a boutique RIA firm without a built-in asset base.We go deep on:• Why fiduciary alignment matters more than brand names• The hidden tradeoffs between boutique firms and large institutions• How high-net-worth clients should think about optionality• Why founder-led companies consistently outperform• The role of real estate inside a serious portfolio• How to construct high-conviction portfolios in volatile markets• Why integrated f...
2026-02-2633 min
Carry OnBecoming the Most Strategic Capital in Beverage | Brian Rosen, InvestBevWhat does it actually take to build a private equity fund in the beverage industry?Brian Rosen, CEO of InvestBev, pulls back the curtain on how capital flows into spirits, RTDs, and emerging beverage brands — and why most founders misunderstand what investors are really looking for.Takeaways* Private equity investment journey* Investment process and diligence* Challenges in the beverage industry* Trends in the beverage industryChapters* 00:00 The Beverage Legacy* 09:15 Fund Management and Investment Strategy* 14:22 Vertical Focus and Investment Approach* 22:19 Navigating Rejections and Challenges* 29:34 Institutional Investor Diligence and Fundraising* 38:57 The Pappy Whiskey DebateLearn more:InvestBev → https://www.investbev.comPresented by:AllStreet Capi...
2026-02-2333 min
Carry OnState of Family Offices - Ron DiamondRonald Diamond is the Founder and Chairman of Diamond Wealth, a syndicate of over 100 Family Offices ranging from $250 million to $30 billion in assets. For over 20 years, he has invested alongside ultra-high-net-worth families across private equity, venture capital, real estate, credit, and special situations.In this episode, Ron breaks down the state of Family Offices, governance challenges, succession planning, investment strategies, private markets, and why only 25% of family offices survive to the second generation. We discuss market trends, private equity vs family office performance, generational wealth transfer, and the institutionalization of modern Family Offices.Ron is...
2026-02-1338 min
Kristi Noem - News and Info TrackerLargest Immigration Crackdown Announced in Minnesota: Homeland Security Deploys Hundreds of ICE AgentsDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced over the weekend that hundreds more federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement will deploy to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for what officials call the largest immigration operation ever conducted there. According to ABC News 4, this surge builds on over 2,400 agents already in the area, targeting what Noem described as criminal activity including abuse of government funds. She stated, as we uncover more of this criminal activity, we're going to continue to surge resources to make sure this abuse of government funds and government power no longer continues in Minnesota. U.S. Customs and...
2026-01-1302 min
Carry OnMastering the Art of Fundraising: Insights from Redbud VC's Brett CalhounIn this episode of Allstar Allocator, host Austin Jia sits down with Brett Calhoun, managing general partner at Redbud VC, to delve into the challenges and strategies behind successful fundraising. Discover Brett's journey, including his appearance on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, his approach to investing in resilient entrepreneurs, and how he evaluates potential investments. Whether you're a startup founder or a fund manager, this conversation offers invaluable insights into the art of raising capital, evaluating founders, and navigating the complex landscape of venture capital.00:00 Introduction to Fundraising Challenges00:15 Meet Brett Calhoun: Venture Capitalist Extraordinaire00:58 Redbud VC's Investment Philosophy01:38 The...
2025-11-1232 min
Carry OnHow VCs Pick Founders, How to Find Advisors — Nikhil Choudhary, GP at Nirman VenturesAustin Jia sits down with Nikhil Choudhary from Nirman Ventures to unpack what makes great founders stand out and how strong advisory boards amplify startup success. They explore how venture capital strategies are evolving amid rapid technological change, what traits investors truly value in founders, and how continuous learning shapes long-term outcomes. Nikhil also shares practical insights into portfolio construction, founder support, and the balance between intelligence, leadership, and emotional awareness.Sound Bites“It takes brains to run a business, balls to start one.”“We want it to be top heavy on the deal team”
2025-10-3127 min
Carry OnAlphaStar CIO on growing AUM 5× to $2B — Tony Parish on the AI bubble, org design, and the truth behind company "mission"Tony Parish, Chief Investment Officer at AlphaStar Capital Management, helped grow the firm from $400 million to $2.2 billion in assets — but his story isn’t just about scale.In this wide-ranging conversation, Tony and host Austin Jia unpack what it really means to think like a CIO in today’s markets: staying calm through volatility, balancing art and analytics, and leading with curiosity in a world obsessed with speed.They cover everything from:Navigating market cycles and volatilityThe real job of a CIO (and why it’s often misunderstood)Building...
2025-10-2354 min
Carry OnFrom Nightclub Software to Family Office — How Shane Neman Builds His LegacyFrom nightlife software to family office — Shane Neman has done it all.An immigrant turned serial entrepreneur, Shane built Joonbug, scaled EZ Texting into a major SaaS exit, and now invests across real estate, AI, and crypto. In this episode, he opens up about how relentless hustle, fast decision-making, and street-smart instincts shaped his journey — and what every founder can learn from it.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:11 The Immigrant Experience and Entrepreneurial Spirit03:27 Early Business Ventures and Lessons Learned06:36 The Birth of J...
2025-10-0948 min
Carry OnHow to Build Highly Productive Team, Winning Clients, Impressive Growth – Lawrence Sprung, Founder of Mitlin FinancialLawrence Sprung is an Investopedia Top 100 Advisors. His firm Mitlin Financial is an Investopedia Top 10 financial planning firm in Long Island, NY. He built one of the most amazing team in wealth management because he follows one important rule in the business. Let's get started.00:00 Introduction to Wealth Management and Team Dynamics03:45 The Joy of Financial Planning07:39 Building a Productive Team12:37 Recruitment and Team Culture17:26 Client Engagement and Marketing Strategies22:48 Investment Strategies: Alternatives and Crypto27:20 The Role of AI in Wealth Management
2025-10-0140 min
STARGIRLEp. 81: Ty Haney [TEASER]*Full episode on Patreon*Occasioned by her recent return to Outdoor Voices, this week we go long on Ty Haney. We examine Ty’s original mission to separate exercise from performance (and how that was internalized as a “demand” to “play”), revisit the tired, left-of-basic criticism that fitness is classist, catch up on Ty’s various Futurist ventures in her time away from OV, and analyze OV’s attempt to stay relevant as sportswear fashion trends evolve. Plus, urgent conversations such as: Is Ty’s Web3 Cowgirl vibe landing? Does fangirling over Elon Musk in 2025 need to *mean anything...
2025-10-0149 min
Carry OnMulti-Generational Playbook, Valerie Hogan on Family Offices at Clearwater Capital PartnersSummaryValerie Hogan from Clearwater Capital Partners discusses the intricacies of wealth management, particularly in family offices. She shares insights on how families create wealth, the importance of building trust with clients, and the transition from being an operator to a wealth protector. Valerie emphasizes the need for planning across generations, the role of philanthropy, and the empowerment of women in financial decision-making. The discussion also touches on investment strategies, the challenges faced in wealth management, and the future of family offices.TakeawaysValerie Hogan emphasizes the importance of building trust...
2025-09-2432 min
Strange CountryIt's Britney, BitchIt's Strange Country, bitch. Yes, we're back. Has anything happened? Likely no. In today's episode cohosts Beth and Kelly tackle the conservatorship saga of pop icon Britney Spears and how gross people were to her much of her life. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite your sources: Aswad, Jem. "Britney Spears: Full Court Transcript Against Conservatorship." Variety, 23 June 2021, https://variety.com/2021/music/news/britney-spears-full-statement-conservatorship-1235003940/. Accessed 11 August 2025. Austin, Sophie. "After #FreeBritney, California to Limit Conservatorships." AP, 30 September 2022, https://apnews.com/article/britney-spears-california-gavin-newsom-government-and-politics-c4ba9815e41cf6c00210eaf73b38a7a2. Bac...
2025-09-181h 01
Carry OnThriving in 2008, Scaling WealthFactor to $100M with Code, Next Up: AI Infrastructure with Bill WoodruffWhat does it take to build a business in the middle of a financial crisis—and still come out ahead?In this conversation, Bill Woodruff shares his journey from developing trading systems, sold it to Fortress, to founding WealthFactor and quickly scale it over $100M, and why he’s now laser-focused on AI infrastructure as the next big investment frontier.We cover:Why taking risks during a crisis can pay offHow technology is transforming investment servicesWhere AI infrastructure creates real (not hype) opportunities00...
2025-09-1137 min
Carry OnHow to Win the Data Center Boom | Daily Life at a $20B+ Allocator with Marcus Solomon, Makena CapitalHow do institutional investors decide where to put billions of dollars? In this episode of the All-Star Allocator podcast, Marcus Solomon of Makena Capital — a $20B+ allocator — pulls back the curtain on how his team invests across data centers, real estate, and private markets. He shares his career journey from trading to managing real assets, the key questions they ask when evaluating managers, and why risk management and regulatory factors are make-or-break in today’s market.Marcus also dives into the booming data center sector, the latest Build-to-Rent and Single-Family Rental trends, and what emerging managers must do to...
2025-09-0530 min
Carry OnActive Management That Works: John Grace on Risk, Volatility, and Real EstateIn this episode of the AllStar Allocator podcast, host Austin Jia interviews John Grace, founder and a seasoned wealth manager with over 30 years of experience. They discuss the importance of understanding client relationships, investment strategies, and the impact of market volatility on investor behavior. John emphasizes the need for active management and diversification in portfolios, as well as the significance of evaluating investment opportunities carefully. The conversation also touches on the role of wealth managers in client success, how to choose the right wealth manager, and the future trends in the wealth management industry, particularly the growing interest in...
2025-08-2131 min
Carry OnManaging Billions with Matt Zumbach — Risk Discipline, Red Flags in Pitches & His Next InvestmentsIn this conversation, Matt Zumbach, Chief Investment Officer of the Baylor Oral Health Foundation, shares his journey into investing, discussing his early experiences, and his approach to evaluating investment opportunities. Matt also provides insights into evaluating investment managers, recognizing red flags in pitches, and his perspectives on emerging investment opportunities. They discuss:Myth about public and private endowments / foundations.Investment opportunities evaluation based on both story and numbers.Thesis-driven investing vs. opportunistic investing.Risk assessment in portfolio management.Goals-based rebalancing to significantly improve portfolio performance.Alignment of investment managers with their...
2025-08-1446 min
The Wake Up America show with Austin Petersen🎙️ Trump Strikes Back: Treason, Thomas Massie, and Rethinking the Redskins
President Trump accuses Barack Obama of treason—and Congress responds by… fleeing a vote on the Epstein files?
On today’s Wake Up America Show, Austin Petersen breaks down the biggest stories the media won’t touch:
🔥 Why Trump might be right about Obama
🏃 Why Congress ran from Thomas Massie’s truth bomb
🏈 Trump’s push to bring back the Redskins—and what it really means
🇯🇵 Populism in Japan? Yes, even there
🏛️ Austin was told to put away his 🇺🇸 flag at a museum—now there’s a bill to fight woke propaganda in D.C.
🎤 Guests...
2025-07-231h 31The Wake Up America show with Austin Petersen🎙️ Trump Strikes Back: Treason, Thomas Massie, and Rethinking the Redskins
President Trump accuses Barack Obama of treason—and Congress responds by… fleeing a vote on the Epstein files?
On today’s Wake Up America Show, Austin Petersen breaks down the biggest stories the media won’t touch:
🔥 Why Trump might be right about Obama
🏃 Why Congress ran from Thomas Massie’s truth bomb
🏈 Trump’s push to bring back the Redskins—and what it really means
🇯🇵 Populism in Japan? Yes, even there
🏛️ Austin was told to put away his 🇺🇸 flag at a museum—now there’s a bill to fight woke propaganda in D.C.
🎤 Guests...
2025-07-231h 31
Carry OnWelcome to AllStarWelcome to AllStar — the podcast where leading investors and business leaders share how they allocate capital, evaluate opportunities, and build lasting wealth. From real estate to private markets, we dive into the trends, frameworks, and stories behind today’s most thoughtful allocators.Visit us online at https://www.allstreetcap.com/
2025-07-1800 min
Daily Paper CastGemini 2.5: Pushing the Frontier with Advanced Reasoning, Multimodality, Long Context, and Next Generation Agentic Capabilities
🤗 Upvotes: 24 | cs.CL, cs.AI
Authors:
Gheorghe Comanici, Eric Bieber, Mike Schaekermann, Ice Pasupat, Noveen Sachdeva, Inderjit Dhillon, Marcel Blistein, Ori Ram, Dan Zhang, Evan Rosen, Luke Marris, Sam Petulla, Colin Gaffney, Asaf Aharoni, Nathan Lintz, Tiago Cardal Pais, Henrik Jacobsson, Idan Szpektor, Nan-Jiang Jiang, Krishna Haridasan, Ahmed Omran, Nikunj Saunshi, Dara Bahri, Gaurav Mishra, Eric Chu, Toby Boyd, Brad Hekman, Aaron Parisi, Chaoyi Zhang, Kornraphop Kawintiranon, Tania Bedrax-Weiss, Oliver Wang, Ya Xu, Ollie Purkiss, Uri Mendlovic, Ilaï Deutel, Nam Nguyen, Adam Langley, Flip Korn, Lucia Rossazza, Alexandre Ramé, Sagar Waghmare, Helen Miller, Vaishakh Keshava, Ying Jian...
2025-07-1520 min
EZ NewsEZ News 11/01/24Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened down 382-points this morning from Wednesday's close, at
22,439 on turnover of 18-billion N-T.
Government Cites Importance of US-Korea Communique on Cross-Strait Stability
The government is thanking the U-S and South Korea for expressing their
concern about the security of the Taiwan Strait in a joint communique for the
fourth consecutive year.
According to the government, Taiwan will continue to work with like-minded
countries such as the U-S and South Korea...
2024-11-0106 min
PsychChatEpisode 044 - How to deal with Social Loafing in the WorkplaceSocial loafing is a phenomenon that is becoming more prevalent in today's workplace. In this episode, I discuss social loafing and provide mitigating tips.ReferencesAggarwal, P., & O'Brien, C. L. (2008). Social loafing on group projects: Structural antecedents and effect on student satisfaction. Journal of Marketing Education, 30(3), 255-264.Alnuaimi, O. A., Robert, L. P., & Maruping, L. M. (2010). Team size, dispersion, and social loafing in technology-supported teams: A perspective on the theory of moral disengagement. Journal of Management Information Systems, 27(1), 203-230.Bennett, N., & Naumann, S. E. (2005). Understanding and preventing shirking, job neglect, social...
2024-08-0514 min
A Time to Thrill - Conversations with AIME AUSTIN Crime Fiction AuthorEpisode 47: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Marlene RheinFilmmakers are often lifted to mythical proportions in our culture. They create movies that mark the moments of our lives, push new phrases into our common lexicon, and for many leave lasting impressions. This month I have the joy of speaking with a triple-threat writer/director/actor Marlene Rhein
Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.
You can find Marlene:
Website: https://www.marlenerhein.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlenerhein/
Show Notes:
Who is Joi Seracha?
The So So You Don’t Know
2 Pac Shakur – All About U (Music Video NSFW) –
Jia Jiang Wh...
2024-06-011h 18
jennifer无穷动创作者02｜从主理人到“首饰金匠”，为创作过“慢生活”，接受自己“身份的流动”。本期嘉宾：大黄Austin（小🍠：葡萄黄酱）从广告公司，到头部商业地产，再到自己创业做生活方式买手店Artemis，30岁（疫情前）决定从北京来佛罗伦萨学习传统金工和首饰艺术、当代首饰与文化身份（研究生）。今年刚刚搬到里斯本，跟我一样正在gap。--------------------------------------------------------------------------02:09 选择gap, 其实是对过去“浓度过高”生活的一种“排毒”过程；06:15 一边休息一边开始做自己的小红书，心态放松，把它当作探索生活和自我的“对话”；14:00 如果要“创作”，就必须要过“慢生活”；17:40 所谓“自我迭代”其实就是不断了解自己“擅长什么”的过程；19:50-26:50 欧洲和中国“品牌人”的职业规划太不一样了！！！28:00 “你最好的作品一定是在你60多岁”；29:47 做创作一定是孤独的，如果你不是“长期主义者”，那你一定会疯的；32:50 此次意大利“文艺复兴”之旅带给我的启发；40:55 我们可以拥有“流动的身份”，我今天可以是艺术家，明天也可以是个“网红”。要接受自己的“善变”；42:20 比起做一个“品牌”，我现在更想做“个人品牌”；59:35 不要拧巴，如果痛苦，那就“拥抱痛苦”。----------------------------------------------大黄是一个可以“用自己的审美和品味”去启发、影响他人的人。in other words，他是一个天生的“influencer”。*大黄在2个月前刚刚开始经营自己的小红书，分享自己的“品味”和“生活方式”我见识过他经营买手店（Artemis，现在北京三里屯太古里喜茶的位置），他的“理想主义”和对创意的“洁癖”与执拗，让你不知道该感叹“这个人真的不太会做生意哎”，还是“他是个天生的艺术家/创作者”。*他经常为了好内容“一掷千金”，甚至邀请了seletti掌门人来北京做了一整个pop-up但我想，一切关于“自我”的定义，可能都在于你是否坚持，以及在这个过程中，你能否完成自我的迭代和和解。从放弃经营实体店、到远赴佛罗伦萨学习传统首饰，再到今天定居里斯本一边gap一边经营自己的小红书，我想关于开头的那个感叹我也找到了答案。*大黄在里斯本的家，他为自己预留了一个工作室。做自己擅长、舒服的事，不能不问“我是谁”，也不能太执拗于“我是谁”。同样对于“才华驱动”型的品牌人，找到、加强“自我”，再用这样自我的“品味、内容，和思想”去输出、影响，或许也会成为你最大的竞争力。---------------------------------------------------------------------------------🙋欢迎大家留言，或者私信我你的想法和疑惑～jenniferjia0412@gmail.com小🍠📕：Jennifer Jia
2023-11-161h 03
Miss Congeniality with Eli RalloDROP EVERYTHING and READ (updates + book tok ft. Emma Benshoff)@emmabenshoff (ig) Fave Book of 2022:Tomorrow Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinCeleb Memoirs: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyInside Out by Demi MooreMy Body by Emily RatajowskiFave Books of All Time:From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-SteinTrick Mirror by Jia TolentinoSeven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Nothing to See Here by Kevin WilsonBook...
2023-02-031h 00
Chronicles of ChreatheDown the Loophole Ep 1Join us as we port you from the crazy land of Chreathe to an even crazier 80's town in this four part Tales From the Loop mini series! In this first episode, we will be introduced to a group of friends age 10-14 who are just trying to live out their everyday lives. While being a kid may seem simple on the outside, this small town brings with it its fair share of problems.Cast Includes:GM - NathanSandra "San" Jacobs - EmmaShane O'Doyle - ZackCrystal Claire Waters - Mao
2022-10-101h 28
Film at Lincoln Center Podcast#336 - Revisiting Swimming Out Till The Sea Turns Blue with Jia ZhangkeThis week on the Film at Lincoln Center podcast, we’re revisiting our conversation with Jia Zhangke from the 58th New York Film Festival, moderated by NYFF programmer K. Austin Collins, in anticipation of the filmmaker’s latest feature, Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue, which is now playing in our theaters.
The preeminent cinematic chronicler of 21st-century China, Jia Zhangke turns his sights to the more distant past in his surprising, complexly wrought new documentary. In Shanxi province, where Jia grew up, the filmmaker gathers three prominent authors to create a tapestry of testimonies about the drastic changes in C...
2021-05-2836 min
DIE-ALOGUEJia Wertz | Director CONVICTION documentaryJia Wertz won numerous awards for her debut documentary, CONVICTION, which tells the story of Jeff Deskovic, and the aftermath of his wrongful conviction. Jeff was a guest on DIE-ALOGUE, so it was a special thrill to see his story told in this way. Jia shares what led her to pick up filmmaking, her passion for criminal justice reform, and how Serial Season 1 had a direct connection to her beginning this film.A full length version of this story is coming later this year, as well as an entirely different film that will also be about wrongful convictions...
2021-04-2849 min
Inside the Industry RadioKimmy Kimm, Jia Vandetti, Jim Austin from Qrush.comKimmy Kimm, Jia Vandetti, Jim Austin from Qrush.com
2020-10-221h 55
Inside The Newsroom#82 — Louise Story (Wall Street Journal)Hello! Welcome to another episode of the Inside The Newsroom podcast. It’s been a while since we hit the airwaves, but now that the paywall is up and the bulk of the world’s elections are completed, I plan to bring you a podcast every week until Christmas. Leading things off is my colleague Louise Story, The Wall Street Journal’s Chief News Strategist and Chief Product and Technology Officer. We talked about how Louise rose through the newsroom, a couple of crucial management concepts she learned at business school, and the emergence and future of strategy within journalism. We als...
2020-10-0549 min
Film at Lincoln Center Podcast#296 - Jia Zhangke on Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns BlueWelcome to a special 58th New York Film Festival edition of the Film at Lincoln Center podcast. Today, NYFF programmer K. Austin Collins is joined by director Jia Zhangke to discuss the filmmaker’s evocative new documentary Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue. Jia Zhangke gathers three prominent authors—Jia Pingwa, Yu Hua, and Liang Hong—in Shanxi province, where he grew up, to create a tapestry of testimonies about the drastic changes in Chinese life and culture that began with the social revolution of the 1950s. Interpretation by Vincent Cheng. All documentaries at the 58th New York Film Festiv...
2020-10-0125 min
The Jake Savage PodcastThe Magic Behind The Word, "Why" | Jia Jang shares a tip for navigating past rejection to successIn this episode, I share Jia Jang's biggest tip for overcoming the fear of rejection and finding success. Jia is an entrepreneur from Austin, TX who put himself through a personal research project called, "100 days of rejection". During his project, Jia discovered several things that helped convert initial rejection into success. He has shared this info through his book, "Rejection Proof", and his viral Ted Talk, "What I learned from 100 Days of Rejection". The clip in today's podcast comes directly from his Ted Talk.
2020-09-1707 min
Scriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Political MoviesJohn and Craig welcome back Liz Hannah to talk about her upcoming Netflix movie, All the Bright Places, and Hollywood’s often-frustrating reliance on IP. Particularly with non-fiction stories, has Hollywood warped journalistic ambitions?
All of which serves as setup for another round of How Would This Be a Movie? (00:41:54), where we look at the Jeff Bezos phone hack, Carlos Ghosn, and a romantic political showdown.
In our bonus segment for premium members (01:10:06), we discuss what is and is not okay to do with physical books, and situations where we’re willing to trade pixels for...
2020-02-0400 min
Gateway Church AustinRejection Therapy - Voices 2019Gateway welcomes Jia Jiang, TED Talk speaker, author, and trainer for top companies and universities on fear and rejection.
2019-07-1932 min
The Cinematologists PodcastContemporary Film CriticismWe’ve been compiling this episode for about 6 months now and we’ve conducted interviews in New York, Bristol, The Shetland Islands and via Skype. We hope our delve into film criticism is worth the wait. Thank you firstly to our participants, so generous with their time and thoughts. A huge thank you also to our roving reporter Charlotte Crofts for the amazing interview with Tara Judah featured in the episode, and others we couldn’t manage to get in. Thank you finally to our listeners who suggested this episode.The wealth of material we got was ov...
2017-12-221h 04
The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew HitzTEM122: Chrysanthe Tan on being yourself as an artist, killing it on Patreon and tips for better time management TEM122: Chrysanthe Tan on being yourself as an artist, killing it on Patreon and tips for better time management Chrysanthe Tan is a composer, violinist, poet and entrepreneur based out of LA. ***** Want to make more money in the music business? Contact TEM Coaching for your free consultation today to see if we are a good fit. Find out more at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/coaching ***** What You'll Learn from Chrysanthe in TEM122: Why the cost of being anything other than yourself is never worth it (and how s...
2017-12-141h 03