75: Locked in a Grocery Store

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75: Locked in a Grocery Store

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Oct 4, 2023

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In this episode, we learn about men who don't use plates and girls who do special math. Amanda went to Vidcon and met a really famous dog, and also some famous people. Iz read a 94 page contract (aka, the results of the WGA strike). Look mom, we're finally content creators.

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Oct 4, 2023

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75: Locked in a Grocery Store

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