Up, up and way. Join your co-hosts Chris & Marco as they take you behind the scenes on a life on the road. With tales from the edges of the spectrum, these two find the balance to bring their contrasting ways and byways to the world. Packed full of sass and a dash of Spanish flair. These two global citizens will have you in stitches and begging for more. Check us out at www.contrast.net.za For exclusive content visit www.patreon.com/Thecontrastpodcast Stalk us on Insta @the_contrast_podcast ...
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A 30 Something Guy Looks Back On The Events That Shaped His Childhood In An Attempt To Figure Out How To Get His Teenage Son Ready For The Real World.
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In this week's episode I’m excited to dive into the intersection pro wrestling and politics. What in the world does pro wrestling have to do with politics? It’s exciting stuff with more of a connection than the general public would think! So make your way into the squared circle for a trip to the land of political and social influence.…
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The initial episode of The Stark Contrast serves as an overview of what this podcast hopes to be, with the first topic of exploration being the United States Presidential Elections. The upcoming 2024 election will be the first national election that my son has the opportunity to vote in, my thoughts on preparing him for this responsibility.…
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Ep 18: What Happened in Vegas?
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It's Vegas Baby! It's Big. It's Beautiful! It's absolutely outrageous!!! And they let Queen Contrast loose on Sin city! Marco speaks on a time he swore would never see the light of day. We go into the forbidden archives, and we bring it all to light. This episode is basically the hangover...but they gay version.Yes sweety we doing it! Wedding chapp…
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Check us out at www.contrast.net.za For exclusive content visit www.patreon.com/Thecontrastpodcast Stalk us on Insta @the_contrast_podcast Throw some shade on Twitter @thecontrastpod2
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Ep 17: Transcendence in Milan
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Milan or Milano... Call it what you want. Its fabulous darling absolutely fabulous. Join us as Chris takes us around the Fashion Capital of Italy. We get into it this week, with our local heartthrob sharing... That not every date is a winner, but that every missed opportunity is a wasted one. We touch on our shared love and appreciation for music t…
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Ep 16: Cartagena - Just Feel it
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On this week’s episode we hit up! Cartagena! One of the Caribbean port cities of Columbia. Its an absolute vibe, it's a complete joint. So get with it sweeties. Tag along as Marco takes us around this picturesque city. Steeped in history and dripping with that world famous Columbian culture and hospitality. And this would not be the Contrast podcas…
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Ep 15: Budapest - Gimme One Good Reason
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Join us as we explore Buda and Pest. Yep! This week we get into Budapest the cultural and architectural marvel of Hungary. Chris is our helmsman at the wheel on this episode and he shares his tales and anecdotes from his time in Budapest. From scantily clad water polo players and 2am kebab missions. You know you are in for a ride. If you are not co…
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Ep 14: Profound Silence in Siem Reap
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Saddle up Rangers we going jungle trekking... but the Gay kind. We visit the amazing town of Siem Reap in this week's episode. Marco takes us around this ancient Khmer wonder and shares how this life long dream ended up being one of the most epic life-changing events. Some destinations just demand to be noticed and Siem reap is surely one of them. …
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Ep 13: Cool Runnings in Lillehammer
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Little hammer as we like to call it! The town of Lillehammer is on the docket in our latest episode. Chris takes us on a little adventure to this breathtaking bobsleighing location. He along with his trusted sidekick gives you the in’s and out’s of this beauty and a bit of behind the scenes tea to keep your appetites wet. It’s just what the dr orde…
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Ep 12: What to do in Kathmandu!
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We hit up the Valley of Kathmandu in this one. So sit back and get comfy. It's a gem of a city and one of our top rated destinations in our impressive travel catalogue. Marco takes us into the heart of this off the beaten track city and shares his insights and experiences while in the city of temples. Late night adventures including cats and pyres …
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Ep 11: Strange Karakters in St Maarten
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A little bit of island life in here…Stick with it as team contrast takes you to the island of St Maarten (the Dutch side). That's where all the good parties are apparently. We get into this Carribean hotspot and all it has to offer. We take a look at it from the eye of a seasonal inhabitant and get the behind the scenes tea. This is one you do not …
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Join Chris and Marco in a bi-monthly Patreon Only episode. The mood is unstructured and unfiltered. We step away from the travel chats and focus a bit more on life in general, current and happening. We get into things that might not be allowed on all our other streaming platforms. Get with it sweety!…
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Ep 10: The Walled City of Valletta
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It's sunlight, drinks and views... views for days. Valletta! The Capital of the island state of Malta. Team Contrast takes you on a journey to this Mediterranean slice of heaven. All the shenanigans, all the Tea. We get right into it and then some more. We cover a bit of the extensive history of this breathtaking city, but as per usual we let you i…
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Ep 9: Mykonos - The Recapture
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Mykonos. For summer. Ground breaking. We get into the most renowned island in the Cyclades and perhaps even all of Greece. Mykonos. Join team contrast as they unravel this gem of a destination and its healing properties. Marco recounts his time on this island paradise and how it brought him back to life. It's not your typical Mykonos journey, but i…
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Ep 8: Big Send in Ibiza // Your Mind
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Ibiza...The Legends, myths and all the insanity which comes with this Balearic paradise. Demystified through the eyes of a wide eyed wanderer and his trusty side sass queen. We dive into the party capital of Europe and leave no stones unturned. Chris takes us on a sun-kissed ride as he recounts his time on Ibiza island. Seeing some of the top DJ’s …
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Ep 7: At Home in Melbourne
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Join us as we unravel this gem which is Melbourne. Marco takes you along, as he reminisces on his time in the city of Melbourne and dishes on how this city ranks as one of the few places he rates he could call home. From the summer heat to Magic Mike, it’s an all-sorts episode that ensures to evoke a few guffaws and some insights that comes with a …
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Ep 6: Swiping Right in Oslo
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Chris finds himself in the candy store which is Oslo, Norway. Team Contrast in fine form breaking down the vibe in Oslo and giving you some choice insights into the city and the locals. How to not swipe left on your favourite dating app and also how to save on some cash when having a good time in the Nordic region. Marco as always just wanting to h…
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Ep 5: L.A. - Land of Gods and Monsters
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It's here. Get it, get it sweety. Team Contrast recounts their first dip in the pool which is tinseltown. Yep this is not one that you want to miss. We dive deep and bring you along on this crazy ride which is Los Angeles. Venice beach, Weho, Huntington beach and Beverly hills are just a few of the spots we hit up. And as this is The Contrast Podca…
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Ep 4: Clarity in Cape Maclear
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Join Chris and Marco as they take a trip back to where it all began for one of them. In this episode we journey to the warm heart of Africa as Marco recounts his first solo journey to Malawi From big lizards, dodgy looking residues on the nose to arousing crocodiles. It’s true there is no place like home to warm the heart, and Africa is our home. S…
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Ep 3: Bali - Enter the Madness
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Dick dragging and Monkey balls. Join team contrast on their first stab at Bali. Your co-host Chris takes us along as he dives back into the archives and revisits some of his fondest memories tied to the breathtaking Island Paradise which is Bali. Peppered in this episode we have some choice travel hacks and Balisms for you to glean. Strap on those …
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Ep 2: Bloomed in San Francisco
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Get your tea and find the shade... Follow Marco’s journey as he visits the gay Promise Land which is San Francisco. It’s a heels and a boozy time sweety... so get involved! Check us out at www.contrast.net.za For exclusive content visit www.patreon.com/Thecontrastpodcast Stalk us on Insta @the_contrast_podcast Throw some shade on Twitter @thecontra…
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Ep 1: Leg Day in Lauterbrunnen
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From boozy showers and naked butts over a mountain cliff. Get your best life on this episode of the contrast podcast. Your co-host Chris takes you along on his time spent in the Valley of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. Join us as we take a dive into the land of chocolate and breath taking mountain views. The potable rivers devoid of hair and also poss…
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Season 4 Episode 1: A Corona Comeback
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This is not a joke, the podcast has come back to get you through these dark times.The Stark Contrast
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S3 E2 Ugly Mug Monday
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The First Edition of "Ugly Mug Monday" this episode was recorded live and can be viewed in video format on The Stark Contrast facebook page. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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It's 2/1/2019 and that means its the launch day for Season 3 of the Stark Contrast. We are excited for the new season and have some fun stuff coming down the pipeline for your listening pleasure. Give it a listen and get ready for another season of podcasting gold. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thest…
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S2 E 33 A Very Sonny Christmas
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The heir to the Stark Empire, Liem, drops into the studio to talk all things Christmas and argue about the importance of getting good grades. Merry Christmas to all of our listeners, we hope you all have a wonderful holiday. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.com…
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S2 E32 Death By Little Sleezer
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In this episode our host tries to fight a low quality pizza hangover to get you ready for your weekend. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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S2 E31 Kickin' Puppies
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On this Monday Episode we address the elephant in the room and answer those listener questions. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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Made it to another Friday, reward yourself with a little Stark Contrast greatness. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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S2 E29 Outrage Culture
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Listen to the Monday Episode before some years old tweets force our host to step down. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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S2 E28 Crunching The Numbers
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For this Friday's episode we have the return of Liem Stark to answer your listener questions and update the world on the struggles of being a teenage boy. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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The Podcast is back and better than ever with fancy new equipment to bring forth the casting of this pod to the vast recesses of the interwebs. We start the work week off right with some news you can use. Please remember to subscribe and share with friends, or enemies we aren't choosy about who listens. As always Comments and Questions are apprecia…
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S2 E26 All The White Stuff
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On this Monday Episode we talk about getting back into the work week and answer some listener questions. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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S2 E25 Black Friday Special
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On This Black Friday Episode of The Stark Contrast You Get A 2 For 1 Special On Stark Boys As We Have Liem Stark As A Special Guest. Enjoy this fun episode of teenage cooperation. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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S2 E24 A Bunch Of Turkeys
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Tune in for the Thanksgiving Episode and get ready for your Turkey Day in style! As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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S2 E23 Jack 'N Rod Part Deux
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On this Friday episode we have the conclusion of an interview with a true jack of all trade, we sitdown with the incomparable Jack Matych! Some of his work can be found at: YouTube.com/c/jackmatych Comicsbyjackmatych.tumblr.com @jacku… on twitter and Facebook. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkco…
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S2 E22 Jack 'N Rod Pt. 1
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On this Monday episode we have part 1 of an interview with a true jack of all trade, a sitdown interview with the incomparable Jack Matych! Some of his work can be found at: YouTube.com/c/jackmatych Comicsbyjackmatych.tumblr.com @jackunchained on twitter and Facebook. As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: th…
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S2 E21 A Women's Wave
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This Friday Edition of The Stark Contrast we talk the Midterms, the end of Sessions, and listener questions! Enjoy Your Weekend!The Stark Contrast
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S2 E20 Your Light In The Dark
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Episode 20 coming at you with a recap of my birthday weekend and some Mid term election talk! Get out there and vote tomorrow! As always Comments and Questions are appreciated Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: thestarkcontrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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Season 2 Episode 19 No Beautiful Suicides
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A special Birthday Episode of the podcast focuses on Suicide and Depression. For every download of the episode, I'm donating .25$ to To Write Love On Her Arms. If you would like to learn more about the organization or make a direct donation, visit the link below. Make sure to share with friends https://twloha.com…
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Season 2 Episode 18 Alex Jones Halloween Takeover
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This Monday edition of the Stark Contrast is a Halloween Special complete with an all conspiracy theory Alex Jones takeover. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it. Thank you for your continued support and feedback and have a Happy Halloween!The Stark Contrast
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Season 2 Episode 17 A True Origin Story Part 2
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It's the last Friday in October and that means it is time for the Friday episode of The Stark Contrast. This episode includes the conclusion of my interview with Terrell Smith (A comic book writer, drag performer, and Air Force Veteran) to talk about his experiences being a gay man in the Air Force during Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the some other li…
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Season 2 Episode 16 A True Origin Story Part 1
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After an awesome weekend and a crazy morning today, it's time for the Monday edition of The Stark Contrast. This episode includes part 1 of my interview with Terrell Smith (A comic book writer, drag performer, and Air Force Veteran) to talk about his experiences of growing up in the 80's and 90's. Don't forget to keep an eye out on Friday morning f…
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Season 2 Episode 15 Down With The Sickness
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Time to finish the work week off right with the Friday Episode of The Stark Contrast! Make Sure To Check Out Mystery Time Adventure Hour's Live Event Today Oct 19th @6p details in the episode! Remember to Subscribe and Share with Friends! Comments or Questions welcomed by phone or email Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: TheStarkContrast@aol.com…
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Season 2 Episode 14 Farts Are Funny!
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On the Monday episode of the Stark Contrast we talk about Kanye, Facebook breaches, Algorithms, and the Saudi Situation! Plus some intriguing listener questions! Enjoy! Remember to Subscribe and Share with Friends! Comments or Questions welcomed by phone or email Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: TheStarkContrast@aol.com…
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Season 2 Episode 13 All The Sentence Enhancers Pt. 2
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For this Friday Edition of the podcast we have the conclusion of the interview with Nicholas Blackmer. Among other topics we talk about living with depression, following your dreams, the movie The Green Room, and the thought of meeting your grandkids. We also touch on how what parents do in their lives affects how their children want to live theirs…
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Season 2 Episode 12 All The Sentence Enhancers Pt. 1
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Spent the weekend shooting a short film with Director Nicholas Blackmer and then sat down with him to talk about his life, future aspirations, parent-child interactions, and a little politics. Check out some of Nick's work at: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNicster15/videos Decided to segment the interview into 2 parts with the second half being i…
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Season 2 Episode 11 Ironic Like Alanis Morisette
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For this Friday Episode we cover everything from The Simpsons turning 30 to Cheerleaders bringing Pot brownies for votes to EXISTENTIALISM. What a way to start the weekend! Remember to subscribe, share, and leave a review! Hotline: (920)395-8930The Stark Contrast
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Season 2 Episode 10 Look For The Helpers
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October has arrived and so has your Monday edition of The Stark Contrast. Thoughts on a melancholy weekend and listener questions. Plus thoughts on the Las Vegas Mass Shooting that happened 1 year ago today! Hotline: (920) 395-8930 Email: TheStarkContrast@aol.comThe Stark Contrast
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Season 2 Episode 9 Put Love Out, Get Love Back!
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For this Friday Edition we update you on some of the stories from the monday episode and then a special interview with Liam Blackrose, who was motivated by the suicide of one of his heroes to make a big change in his life! PUT LOVE OUT, GET LOVE BACK! Hotline: (920)395-8930 Email: TheStarkContrast@aol.com…
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