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The Friday Night RotationThe Friday Night Rotation 8th August 2025Torsten Goods feat. Incognito - So Deep, Soul Deep [Soul Deep]Jones - Don't Wanna Say Goodnight [In The Moment EP]Lil Summer - Keep Looking [Azul]Kaycee Lauren - Wake Up For ItFarah Audhali & Blue Lab Beats - Tell Me [Time's Up EP]Alvin Garrett - Roll Slide RollMichael Dunston - Hidden Letters Of LoveFel Davis - Gonna BeB. Golden - Coming Your WayLamone - You Make Me HappyKem - Give My LoveStefan Mahendra - StarlightDonna Odain...
2025-08-092h 00
All My MaidensEpisode 8 - Siofra River WellThis week we're talking about a place, rather than a person! Aysha is joined by Brian from the Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast, to discuss the Siofra River Well. Topics include: immersive theatre corner, baldur's gate corner, trying desperately to stay on topic corner, the current censorship apocalypse, and Blaidd's clicker training.
2025-08-051h 35
The Worst of All Possible Worlds199 - What Remains of Edith Finch (feat. Lenore and Aysha U. Farah)THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall
Aysha U. Farah (All My Maidens) and Lenore (The Socialist Shelf) return to the pod to take the lads on a heartfelt journey of death and birds as they cover Giant Sparrow’s 2017 walking sim megahit: What Remains of Edith Finch. Topics include games about death, the importance of twee in the face of tragedy, and what remains of both the walking sim genre and the titular Edith Finch.
Aysha U. Farah: Website // Bluesky // Instagram
Lenore: Bluesky
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2025-07-2331 minAll My MaidensEpisode 7 - RykardAysha and Miles are joined by prolific writer and podcaster Austin Walker to discuss everyone's favorite volcano god/man, Rykard. Topics include: the snake finale we could have had, the value of fucking off to hang with the boys, everybody being related to everyone, and Miles' theory of Character Feet.
2025-07-231h 12
The Socialist ShelfGays Shouldn't Shut Up: Mélusine, ft. Aysha U. Farah and Lee MandeloLet's read a problematic gay fantasy novel!!!Author Lee Mandelo (Summer Sons, The Woods All Black, Feed Them Silence) and 5 time returning guest, writer, and podcaster, Aysha U. Farah (Life is Strange: Double Exposure, The Sky Left Us, All My Maidens Podcast) join us to discuss "Mélusine," a fantasy novel from 2005 by Sarah Monette (also known as Katherine Addison).We discuss the puritanical limitations put upon queer art, effective representation of abuse and trauma, and the myth of the perfect victim. As you may have picked up from that, we get into some pretty i...
2025-07-082h 16All My MaidensEpisode 6 - RanniAysha and Miles are joined by game director Jonathan Stauder, to discuss everyone's favorite waifu, Ranni the Witch. Topics include: the value of missable content, ending cutscenes, the gamer sexism vortex, and murdering a bunch of guys so you don't have to marry your brother.
2025-07-011h 18
Indie Game Lunch HourNarrative in MotionIn this episode, Aysha U. Farah shares her approach to building unforgettable stories and gives us an inside look at her latest project, the narrative shooter Spine. Asyha is one of the sharpest minds in narrative design today, with a portfolio that spans Magic: The Gathering, Hiveswap, and the GDC Award-winning Life is Strange: Double Exposure.Learn more about AyshaLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the...
2025-06-1858 minAll My MaidensEpisode 5 - Fromsoft*SPOILER WARNING* we talk very generally about Nightreign bosses from about 28:00-32:00, just in case you want to skip that.
Hello, Maidens! We've got something slightly different for you this week. Aysha talks to Mike and Manda, co-hosts of the Virtual Economy podcast, focusing on the business end of Elden Ring. Topics include: Elden Ring's critical reception, Fromsoft shooters and Fromsoft haters, Nightreign and the importance of taking risks in game dev, and feet.
2025-06-161h 03
StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan PodcastThe Explanation For Max's Trauma In Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Is Just... 😵💫 | Ep 101 Side AIt's the first episode back for StrangeCast after Player 1 vs The World's flagship Life Is Strange fan podcast celebrated its 100th episode milestone! Of course, that means The Lost Records Journal co-hosts Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt are here to talk ALL of the very latest news and discussions around Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine, Square Enix’s Life Is Strange franchise and Don’t Nod Montreal’s Lost Records: Bloom & Rage!'Side A' of episode 101 of StrangeCast is out today on our YouTube channel and all RSS feeds for podcasts. Stay tuned for Thursday (29th May) for 'S...
2025-05-2750 minAll My MaidensEpisode 4 - GodwynThis week, Aysha is joined by her friends Miles and Merritt K to discuss the one true golden boy: Godwyn, lord of death. Topics include: "communing" with dragons, turning into a big scaly mushroom man, Godwyn's extensive polycule, that one guy named Devin, and our favorite deadbeat adventurer, Sir Clambrose.
2025-05-251h 09
StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan PodcastLife Is Strange: Double Exposure's Writer Admits TWO Characters Were 'Controversial' | Ep 100 Side AIt's a landmark episode for Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast. Four years on from its debut on our YouTube channel, our flagship Life Is Strange podcast has finally reached 100 episodes! The Lost Records Journal and StrangeCast co-hosts Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt are back to mark the special occasion for the Life Is Strange podcast that was made by fans for fans in 2021.Our 100th episode of StrangeCast is a two-part special, which has been divided into 'Side A' and 'Side B.' StrangeCast's Side A drops today (14th May) and Side B will arrive on...
2025-05-141h 14All My MaidensEpisode 3 - Marika | RadagonAysha is joined by writer Arden Ripley and animator Jenn Doyle as we break down the character with arguably the Most Gender of All Time: Marika. Topics include going boymode for political reasons, the grotesque beauty of From's character design, our ongoing inability to remember anyone's name, and the age old question: what came first, the jar or the meat?
2025-05-1256 min
StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan PodcastLife Is Strange: Double Exposure Studio Drops Major Role Change For Key Deck Nine Dev 🤯👀 | Ep 99Welcome back to Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast, with The Lost Records Journal co-hosts Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt chatting about all of the latest news around Deck Nine, Don't Nod Entertainment, Square Enix's Life Is Strange franchise and Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.Just an FYI, folks: this week will be a double-header week for our podcasts. That’s right, The Lost Records Journal and StrangeCast are both intended to return this week. For important context, too: we recorded this episode of StrangeCast straight after The Lost Records Journal; both episodes were done on...
2025-05-071h 06
Aunty Sochelle Hour-ish ShowAunty Sochelle Meets Erudite Wordsmith Aysha Farah!
If you are a fan of great story telling in games, then you are certainly a fan of our guest, the erudite and witty Ms Aysha Farah. She has a new title coming out called The Sky Left Us, a post-apocalyptic centered story that will lure you in and test your senses. For those who have been entranced by the Life is Strange Series, you can check out Aysha's recent work in Lost Records, a new title in the catalog. Join Aysha and Aunty as they discus writing, challenges and joyful moments in this week's episode!
2025-05-0756 minAll My MaidensEpisode 2 - White Mask VarréThis week, Aysha talks to Jacob and Lenore of the Socialist Shelf Podcast, about our favorite first guy you meet in a game who calls you bitchless right off the bat.
Topics include the dolls, the surgeons, all the gay drama in Elden Ring, and our inability to pronounce the name "Mohg" in any consistent way.
2025-04-2856 minAll My MaidensEpisode 1 - The TarnishedWelcome to the Lands Between! In this first episode, Aysha talks to AJ from the Worst of All Possible Worlds and Kevin from The Penumbra Podcast about the first thing you see in Elden Ring - the opening movie. Topics include: the meaning of Elden, who the Tarnished even are, Godwyn's huge face, Mohg beating the allegations, and the hawk tuah girl, for some reason.
Cover art by J. R. Doyle
2025-04-131h 05
The Socialist ShelfThe Rise of Rowling: Harry Potter Pt 1, ft Aysha U. FarahThe Rowling miniseries begins.The Shelfers and honorary Shelfer, Aysha U. Farah, hop on our broomsticks and zoom into the impossibly big world of Harry Potter, and whatever now-notorious bigot J.K. Rowling's whole deal is (Our working theory is that once you cross $100 million in net worth, no matter what you were like before, you lose your mind.)In this episode, we talk Rowling's origins, the early days of the books, the conservative backlash to Harry Potter, and whether Harry and Draco are in fact gay (they are. We confirmed.)Follow Aysha...
2025-04-022h 06
Fix Your Heart Or Die!Lynch's Log #2 - Mulholland Drive (PART 2) - with Aysha Farah and Laura Kate DaleA SPOILER-AGNOSTIC PODCAST FOR TWIN PEAKS NEWCOMERS AND EXPERTS ALIKE!https://www.patreon.com/fixyourheartpod/This week we explore the film Mullholland Drive with Aysha Farah & Laura Kate Dale to uncover the clues about the seedy underbelly of Hollywood and the dreamlike atmosphere of artifice that it presents.Over the course of 30 years, this Z-list podcaster heard his favorite video games, movies, and television shows constantly compared to this groundbreaking TV phenomenon, and was always intrigued. Then in 2024 he finally watched the show for the first time, finishing its final...
2025-03-2846 min
Maximum UtcastTTWAV Ep 107 - Connecting with Humans in an World Overrun by AIThis month on Talking to Women about Videogames, Tanya is gone and has been replaced by a man! Jonathan pontificates on the nature of what it means to be human and how people can connect in a world overrun by AI, and then he gets into the weeds on that topic with an extremely long segment with guest Aysha Farah, games writer and narrative designer behind the upcoming queer sci-fi visual novel The Sky Left Us.0:00:00 - A Place on the Internet for Guys to Talk about Videogames0:03:07 - I Know I Know Aysha Farah
2025-03-121h 25Fix Your Heart Or Die!Lynch's Log #1 - Mulholland Drive (PART 1) - with Aysha Farah and Laura Kate DaleA SPOILER-AGNOSTIC PODCAST FOR TWIN PEAKS NEWCOMERS AND EXPERTS ALIKE!https://www.patreon.com/fixyourheartpod/This week we explore the film Mullholland Drive with Aysha Farah & Laura Kate Dale to uncover the clues about the seedy underbelly of Hollywood and the dreamlike atmosphere of artifice that it presents.Over the course of 30 years, this Z-list podcaster heard his favorite video games, movies, and television shows constantly compared to this groundbreaking TV phenomenon, and was always intrigued. Then in 2024 he finally watched the show for the first time, finishing its final...
2025-03-111h 02
The Worst of All Possible Worlds170 - 2024: A Year in ReviewAs has become tradition, we fielded a bunch of calls from you about what The Worst of All Possible Worlds meant to you in 2024 and stitched them together with highlights from the show. Merry Christmas and thanks for being part of our year.
We also put out an extra-special Whit's Endless Summer bobus to the premium feed; check it out over on Patreon.com/worstofall!
This episode includes clips from the following episodes, in order of appearance:
120 - 2 Left 2 Behind 2 Tribulation 2 Force
121 - Donkey Kong Country
122 - Far Cry 5 f...
2024-12-252h 08
StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan PodcastDeck Nine's Devs Break Silence Over Life Is Strange: Double Exposure's Polarising Reviews | StrangeCast Episode 86Welcome BACK for an all-new episode of StrangeCast, Player 1 vs The World's biweekly Life Is Strange-focused podcast. Not only Life Is Strange content, but also StrangeCast is the home for all things around developers Don't Nod Entertainment and Deck Nine.
Timestamps:
00:00 -- Introduction
03:01 -- StrangeCast’s spoiler ban on Life Is Strange: Double Exposure has now been lifted going forward for every episode
04:27 -- Square Enix’s stock is hit hard amid disappointing Q3 2024 earnings; Adnan and Adam discuss Life Is Strange amid Square Enix’s troubles
18:45 -- Adnan and Ad...
2024-11-201h 53
The Socialist ShelfReturn of the King, ft. Aysha U. FarahThe epic saga comes to a close...
This week we finish our Tolkien series with Return of the King...but the king's not the only one returning! Alongside us is the triple-guest, Aysha U. Farah!
We're talking elves, we're talking gollums, we're talking sad homecomings and magic swords. You already knowwww!
You can find Aysha's work at her website, here: https://www.ayshaufarah.com/, or follow her on Twitter or Bluesky at @ayshaufarah.
Music by Solo Monk (@SoloMonk256 on Twitter, https://www.patreon.com/solomonkart,) episode art from the ROTK's cover.
2024-11-122h 00
The Worst of All Possible Worlds161 - Silent Hill 2 (feat. Aysha U. Farah)Aysha U. Farah (Life is Strange: Double Exposure) and the lads have some restless dreams and see the titular town of Konami’s 2001 horror classic: Silent Hill 2. Topics include the history of Team Silent, the difficulties of tank controls, and how to cope when you’ve found yourself at the bottom of five holes in a hell of your own making.
Aysha U. Farah: Website // Twitter // Instagram
Second Star to the Left: Scout-explorer Gwen Hartley has five years to explore and prepare her planet for settlement. With no aid but her robots and the anxious voice of h...
2024-10-232h 42
StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan PodcastOur Reaction To Life Is Strange: Double Exposure's TGS Trailer; Plus Don't Nod Talk! 🎙️👀 | StrangeCast Episode 82Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast is BACK with an all-new episode on all things Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine and Square Enix's Life Is Strange franchise! And, of course, we continue our focus on Life Is Strange: Double Exposure ahead of its release later this month.
Timestamps:
00:00 -- Introduction
01:29 -- Adnan and Adam reflect on the last episode of StrangeCast, specifically the main topic
05:12 -- Adnan and Adam reacted to the Life Is Strange: Double Exposure trailer from the 2024 Tokyo Game Show
18:17 -- Don't Nod Entertainment reports that...
2024-10-021h 59
StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan PodcastDeck Nine On Max In Double Exposure, Lost Records Price Point & Heatwaves Talk 🎙️👀 | StrangeCast Episode 80 Side APlayer 1 vs The World's StrangeCast, a one-stop destination for all things Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine, Square Enix and, of course, Life Is Strange, is back with this two-part special episode!
This is 'Side A' of episode 80 and features all of the usual, including 'Spread The Arts' and 'comment from the listener.' 'Side B,' which is released this coming Friday, features a sitdown chat with none other than Life Is Strange: True Colors star Erika Mori (Alex Chen herself!).
Timestamps:
00:00 -- Introduction
03:02 -- Deck Nine’s Jonathan Stauder and Ay...
2024-09-041h 48
The Socialist ShelfThe Twisted Mind of C.S. Lewis: Narnia, ft. Aysha U. FarahThis is a fun one.
Fantasy expert and professional hater Aysha U. Farah is back on the show to discuss C.S. Lewis' 1950 children's novel, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," though we really get into all of Narnia and spend a lot of time on its deeply fascinating author.
Who was this odd, sometimes-brilliant, sometimes-foolish, always-insane author? What made Narnia so wildly successful? Do we feel bad for Edmund? Was the Pevensie Monarchy a historically progressive force?
You can find Aysha's work at her website...
2024-01-221h 55
The Socialist ShelfNeurodivergent and a Minor: Catcher in the Rye, ft. Aysha U. FarahJacob fails to read poetry, Joss makes bad jokes, we have a cool guest, and we released the episode two days late...honestly, it's the platonic ideal of a Socialist Shelf episode.
This week we're talking about J.D. Salinger's 1951 rant of a novel, "Catcher in the Rye." Joining us is writer, game developer, and professional Holden Caulfield defender, Aysha U. Farah, begging you to forget everything YA Twitter has told you to think about this book.
What's the deal with middle-class American angst? Is Holden Caulfield gay? Are...
2023-10-292h 08
The Vorthos Cast181 - Crimson Vow Stories Part 1The first week of the stories of Crimson Vow are here already! On this episode we discuss the first main story, Tithes and Invitations by K. Arsenault Rivera, where Sorin finds his gramps has gone missing and everyone has to google what RSVP means. Then we talk The Edge of the World by Aysha U. Farah, a true Nephalian mystery, with a surprising ending.
2021-11-0843 min
Second Star to the LeftCast and Crew Q&ACome hang out with the SSTTL cast and crew as we answer fan questions and chat! Episode includes writers Aysha U Farah and E Jade Lomax, actors Ishani Kanetkar, Jorin Baas, and Matthew Zahnzinger, and director/editor Rachel Kellum.
Want to see more of the stories we create? Come find us on twitter (E Jade @ejadelomax, Aysha @ayshaufarah, Ishani @ishanikanetkar, Rachel @geniusface90, Jorin @caseJackal, Matthew @MatthewOfBoston) or on tumblr (E Jade @ink-splotch, Ishani @thevoicefromthestars, Rachel @geniusface).
Check out Jorin's music here (https://hiimcase.bandcamp.com/). Check out the demo for Aysha's upcoming visual nove...
2021-10-171h 14Second Star to the Left9: Last Night on Euphoria Station A settlement officer arrives on Euphoria Station.
Guest starring Aysha Farah and Jonny Sims.
Read the transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gMsbStdfOu1gzAMloSxYuso_RpwlIuMj/view?usp=sharing
Sound Credits:
Cold Breeze Ambience.wav by SiyaMahlobo https://freesound.org/s/492807/
Desert at Night by kangaroovindaloo https://freesound.org/s/138288/
2021-06-2623 minSecond Star to the Left8: A Bad DealA conference call.
Special guest stars: Matthew Zahnzinger, Jonny Sims, Aysha Farah
Read the transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HTToLDhJvuv0bMpif59MK-aq2uxw_vUz/view?usp=sharing
credits:
"birdie" by Metzik https://freesound.org/s/387540/
"door" by tlwmdbt https://freesound.org/s/165862/
"Tui, Cicadas, Quarry, 3" by mings https://freesound.org/s/386952/
2021-06-1224 min
Magic The FlavouringEp.70 MTG Book Club: A Cry of Magic- Strixhaven Side StoryIn the ongoing rifle through the web fiction library, the guys will be taking a closer look at the Strixhaven side story episode 'A Cry of Magic' by Aysha U. Farah. Rootha Squallhart, an Orc Prismari Mage struggles to find their artistic voice and escape the shadow of their family's legacy.A Cry of Magic by Aysha U. Farah:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/cry-magic-2021-03-26Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube...
2021-05-051h 00
HeartistryS2 Ep 8 - Social Change Through #heARTivism featuring 5 dynamic women of colorA unique episode adapted from the Heartistry Video Series, Episode 2: Social Change Through #heARTivism featuring 5 dynamic women of color dance artists including Nadhi Thekkek @navadancesf Alicia-Lynn Nascimento Castro @nascimentoalicia Athena Nair @athena.nair Aysha Upchurch @ayshadances Brinda Guha @brindaguhaEach artist is in conversation with Farah, sharing how they use their artistic practice of performing, choreographing and teaching to advocate for equality and justice, and the unique ways they are raising awareness about various systems of oppression through their passion, compassion, and commitment displayed through their heart led art and activism. This beautifully powerful combination is what...
2021-04-2059 minSecond Star to the LeftTEASER: Second Star to the Left A brief excerpt of Second Star to the Left Episode One, featuring ISHANI KANETKAR as GWEN HARTLEY and JORIN BAAS as BELL SUMMERS.
Launching FEBRUARY 20 2021!
"As scout-explorer Gwen settles down on the uninhabited planet that is her five year mission, she finds herself less alone than she expected..."
Created by Aysha Farah and E. Jade Lomax. Directed and edited by Rachel Kellum.
2021-02-1002 min
Conjoined57: The Magic Artvibes? The Market Endives? The Matching Smartguys?Send us a textThe Magnus Archives (spoilers through season 5)mechanisms primer by AriaJonathan Sims interview by Aysha FarahThe Goosebumps series by R.L. StineBunnicula by Deborah HoweThe Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer GiesbrechtDavid Tennant's podcastRusty Quill's derivative audioworks policyBook rec list for TMA fans by thebackofthebookshelfThe Idiot by Elif BatumanAnswered anon ask about tagging practices by road_rhythm
2021-02-0650 min
Stellar FirmaMandatory Winter Holiday Client CommuniquéMandatory Winter Holiday Client CommuniquéIncoming Message from Line Manager Hartro Piltz... Message reads:“So help me Trexel, if you don’t do this board forsaken message I will personally see to it that you spend the next year picking my toenails out of your soft pallet! RECORD A MESSAGE FOR YOUR CLIENTS!” Response from Consultant Trexel Geistman;*ERROR* MESSAGE UNREADABLE, APPEARS TO BE COMPRISED OF WAILING AND GNASHING OF TEETH………Audio attachment received from Consultant Trexel Geistman with following...
2019-12-2704 min
The Magnus ArchivesMAG 160.1 - Season 4 Q+A Part 1Welcome to the first of our season break episodes.Alex and Jonny answer your questions about The Magnus Archives and Season 4. Enjoy!Thanks to this week's Patrons: Z Perkins, Evaschia, Robert Groom, Aysha U. Farah, Niamh Hemingway, Khyle, Joshua Grohman, Rachel Oney, Malcom Snipes, Alex Haidinyak, Michelle LaTorre, Oscar Marlowe, Glory Duda, Joe Smith, Alex Freeman, Cait May, Xanthe Bouma, Paul McHugh, Ciara mcCabe, & January GarciaIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & A...
2019-11-281h 09
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG 132 - Sinking FeelingJoin Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they sail across treacherous waters!This week Hamid remembers something useful, Azu stands her ground, and Cel has choice words with Zolf.Thanks to this week's Patrons:Z Perkins, Evaschia, Robert Groom, Aysha U. Farah, Niamh Hemingway, Khyle, Joshua Grohman, Rachel Oney, Malcom Snipes, Alex Haidinyak, Michelle LaTorre, Oscar Marlowe, Glory Duda, Joe Smith, Alex Freeman, Cait May, Xanthe Bouma, Paul McHugh, Ciara mcCabe, & January GarciaIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill
2019-09-1847 min
Trans Questioning PodcastAysha U. Farah: The Good and Bad of CyberpunkWhat even is cyberpunk? THIS WEEK: Writer Aysha U. Farah joins to talk a little about their experience with gender, as well as to discuss a certain high-profile cyberpunk video game currently making the promotional rounds in the game-o-sphere. We explore what the genre means to us, why we think so many people get it wrong, and offer up some atypical examples of it being done right. ALSO: Some minor discussion of Homestuck and Hiveswap Friendsim, because what's a cyberpunk discussion without a little self-flagellation?
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2019-07-021h 04
The Geek Envy PodcastEpisode 37 - Writerstuck: An Interview with Aysha U FarahWelcome to another special episode of the Geek Envy Podcast! This week, we sit down with writer Aysha U Farah to discuss her work in the gaming industry (Hiveswap Friendsim, The Extended Zodiac, Hiveswap Vol 2), podcasts, short stories, and more! Then we chat a little about her creative process as a writer and the excitement of working in video games! Enjoy!!
Learn more about Aysha U Farah at:
Website: ayshaufarah.com
Patreon: patreon.com/aufarah
Send us a note at askgeekenvy@gmail.com or check us out on the web at:
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2019-03-1700 min