Contemplating Life with Chris Young

In this special episode, I discuss some striking similarities between Star Wars: Andor Season 2 and recent events in Serbia. I will return to the series of religious topics next time. Although I always make these podcasts listenable, I recommend you check out the YouTube version because I put a lot of work into editing video clips.

Links of Interest for this episode

Star Wars: Andor TV series on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andor_(TV_series)

Death Star on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Star

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) film on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Star

“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977) film on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_ film)

Ghorman on Star Wars fan wiki: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Ghorman

Ghorman Spiders on fan wiki: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Ghorlectipod

Serbia on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia

Serbian anticorruption protests on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%93present_Serbian_anti-corruption_protests

Trump Tower Belgrade on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Tower_Belgrade

Yugoslav Ministry of Defense Building on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslav_Ministry_of_Defence_Building

NATO bombing of Yugoslavia on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_bombing_of_Yugoslavia

Kosovo War on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo_War

Rachel Maddow, May 19, 2025, reposted on X: https://x.com/Emolclause/status/1924821978608705780

New York Times article about forgery of Trump Tower documents: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/us/politics/trump-kushner-hotel-serbia.html

Article about rare earth metals mining in Serbia: https://serbia-energy.eu/unlocking-serbias-potential-exploring-rare-earth-metals/

Jadar lithium mining project in Serbia on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jadar_mine

Jadar mine promotional video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsskXBmrpEc

Website promoting Jadar Mine: https://www.riotinto.com/en/operations/projects/jadar

Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Gilroy

NPR interview with Tony Gilroy: https://youtu.be/7h3bT0TMeVs?si=cRCZ6DA2nsKJSCm9

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In this episode, I wrap up part three of my series based on the first lesson I taught in my local Catholic parish inquiry program for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. In this episode, we explore how Scripture scholars use historical critical methods, textual analysis, and knowledge of ancient languages and cultures to help us understand the original intent of the Sacred Authors.

Links of Interest for this episode

Handout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129124723

Paul on marriage, Ephesians 5:21-33: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/5?21

Dan McClellan on Ephesians 5 (I don’t entirely agree with Dan on this one): https://www.facebook.com/reel/1025590022942090

Dan McClellan on biblical marriage (I agree with this one): https://www.facebook.com/reel/671670005626807

Healing of the paralytic Matthew 9:2-8: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/9?2

Healing of the paralytic Mark 2:1-12: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/2

Healing of the paralytic Luke 5:17-26: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/5?17

Dan McClellan on the paralytic healing: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1209453150633220

Take up your cross and follow me, Matthew 16:24: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/16?24

Take up your cross and follow me, Mark 8:34: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/8?34

Take up your cross and follow me each day, Luke 9:23: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/9?23

Dan McClellan on the pitfalls of dictionary definitions: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann/videos/1453165942727611/

Dan McClellan on versus added to the Bible at a later date: https://www.facebook.com/reel/672315395407210

General reference links for this series.

List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/

RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults

New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible

Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/

Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

Dan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan

Dan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann

“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogma

New Testament scholar Bart D. Ehrman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bartdehrman

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In this episode, I continue a multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. In this episode, we explore how Scripture looks at historical events through God’s eyes and not from a human perspective. We will also debate how and when to use God’s Divine Name.

Links of Interest for this episode

Exodus 3:13-14 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/3?13

Tetragrammaton on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetragrammaton

Exodus 6:2-3 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/6?2

Christian doctrine of the Trinity on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity

Dan McClellan on Trinity not being in the Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwpwMS0kyY

El Shaddai  on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Shaddai

Names of God in Judaism on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_of_God_in_Judaism

Exodus 20:7 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/20?7

Jehovah on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehovah

Jerusalem Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_Bible

New Jerusalem Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jerusalem_Bible

Revised New Jerusalem Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_New_Jerusalem_Bible

Pope Pius XII on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Pius_XII

Pope Benedict XVI on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Benedict_XVI

Dan Schutte on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Schutte

Article interviewing Schutte about the use of the Divine Name in music: https://catholicsensibility.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/you-are-near/

Original version of “You Are Near” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uge74xLmg0

Revised version of “You Are Near” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQX8ic2hsfs

The epic story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/37

Climax of the Joseph epic Genesis 45:3-11 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/45?3

Musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_and_the_Amazing_Technicolor_Dreamcoat

Wisdom 6:1-9 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/wisdom/6

2000 US Presidential  Election on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_presidential_election

Quotes from Spider-Man (2002): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145487/quotes/?item=qt0437392

John 19:10-11 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/19?10

Contemplating Life Episode 89: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=482

Dan McClellan's book “The Bible Says So” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Says-So-Scriptures-Controversial-ebook/dp/B0D4HQXLCS/

Illustration of ancient view of the “Dome of the Sky”: https://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/g/gier/306/commoncosmos.htm

New Revised Standard Version of the Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Revised_Standard_Version

Genesis 1:1 (NASB 95): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1&version=NASB1995

Genesis 1:1 (NASB 2020): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1

Genesis 1:1 (NRSVue): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1&version=NRSVUE

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In this episode, I continue a multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. In this episode, we try to understand how Scripture was created from oral traditions. We engage in an exercise where we write some Scripture of our own.

Links of Interest for this episode

New American Standard Bible (NASB) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_American_Standard_Bible

Thomas Merton on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Merton

The Prayer of Thomas Merton: https://reflections.yale.edu/article/seize-day-vocation-calling-work/merton-prayer

Genesis 3:9 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/3?9

Exodus 3:4 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/3?4

1 Kings 19:11-18 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1kings/19?11

Hebrews 1:1-3 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/1

Ephesians 1:8-10 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/1?8

Epistles on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle#New_Testament_epistles

1 Thessalonians  2:13 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1thessalonians/2?13

2 Peter 1:19-21 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2peter/1?19

2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2timothy/3?14

General reference links for this series.

List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/

RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults

New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible

Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/

Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

Dan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan

Dan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann

“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogma

For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife

Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife

YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

In this episode, I continue a multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. Having already talked about God in the last episode, this time we discuss human beings, a brief introduction to the use of mythology in Scripture, and the metaphorical use of angels and demons.

Links of Interest

Handout Materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129126103

List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/

RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults

New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible

Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/

Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

Soul on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul

“The World, The Flesh, and The Devil” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_world,_the_flesh,_and_the_devil

Ephesians 2:1-3 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/2

1 Peter 4:1-4 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/4

1 Peter 5:8-9 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/5?8

James 4:1-7 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/james/4

1 John 2:12-17 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/2?12

Apologetics on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apologetics

Genesis 1 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1

Genesis 2 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/2

“Myth” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myth

Dan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan

Dan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann

“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogma

Catholic Catechism on angels: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P1A.HTM

Angels on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel

Demons on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon

For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife

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In this episode, I begin a lengthy, multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories.

Links of Interest

RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults

Change from RCIA to OCIA: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/forget-rcia-meet-ocia-us-bishops-approve-big-name-change

List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/

Father Paul Landwerlen bio: https://www.archindy.org/staff/priests/landwerlen-paul.html

Father Larry Crawford obituary: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2014/03-07/crawford.html

Handout Materials for this lesson: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/129126103⁠

“Alfie” (1966) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060086/

Theme song from “Alfie” by Dionne Warwick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NPAz8-O29U

Baltimore Cataclysm on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Catechism

Matthew 22:21 NSAB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?21

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Sometimes the people we admire turn out to be completely opposite of what we expect. Can we still respect them for the good that they’ve done when they revealed themselves to be something completely different? That’s the question I try to answer about my fandom of Elon Musk in this episode.

Links of Interest

Bill Cosby on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby

 “Why Is There Air?” Cosby comedy album on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Is_There_Air%3F

Kevin Spacey on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Spacey

Harvey Weinstein on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

Isaac Asimov on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

Mel Gibson on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Gibson

J.K. Rowling on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._K._Rowling

Elon Musk on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk

Project 2025 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_2025

Tim Dodd “The Everyday Astronaut” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAstronaut

Tim Dodd 2021 interview with Elon Musk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t705r8ICkRw

Blog post “Elon Musk’s Guide to Being a Great Writer”: https://mylife.cyborg5.com/?p=1159

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife

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This rather lengthy episode wraps up the reviews of most of the Oscar-nominated films for this year. I’m sorry I didn’t have time to do a better job but I was out of commission with the flu for about 10 days and just didn’t have time to do the kind of job I usually do. The Oscars will be presented Sunday, March 2 on ABC-TV and I wanted to get this episode out before the awards were presented.

Links of Interest

The 97th Academy awards on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/97th_Academy_Awards

YouTube video about special-effects in “Conclave”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHX537eqj-M

YouTube video about writing certain types of characters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3VJsftZfcY&t=619s

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This is the first of my abbreviated reviews of Oscar-nominated films for 2025.  After several weeks of talking about Broadway musicals, fantasy, and fairy tales, we finally get around to discussing “Wicked.”

Links of Interest

“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/

"Wicked: For Good" (2025) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19847976/

Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)

“The Wizard of Oz” (1939 film) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/

“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” (1900 novel by L. Frank Baum) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz

“Wicked” 2003 Broadway musical on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(musical)

“Wicked” (1995 novel by Gregory Maguire) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(Maguire_novel)

Documentary “Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32339450/

Easter eggs of Wicked explained by New Rockstars Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJCXyXpvmz4

A detailed synopsis of Wicked novel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDrxrJ8NVnk

Even more detailed comparison of the book, musical, and film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuGMf5ex_8U

Deleted Scenes from Wicked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB4XOd3L80E

Explanation of hidden musical themes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhND6ZDi5HI&t=315s

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This is the final in a multi-part series inspired by the hit movie musical Wicked–Part 1. The series will explore musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.

Links of Interest

“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/

Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)

"Cinderella" (1965 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057950/

“Peter Pan” (1954 musical) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1954_musical)

Mary Martin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Martin

“Peter Pan” (1904 play and 1911 novel) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_and_Wendy

“Peter Pan” (1960 version restored) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VusJd4x3tI8

Cathy Rigby on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Rigby

“Peter Pan Live!” On Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_Live!

Allison Williams on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_Williams

“Hook” (1991) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102057/

“Peter Pan” (1950 musical by Leonard Bernstein) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1950_musical)

“The Wizard of Oz” (1939 film) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/

“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” (1900 novel by L. Frank Baum) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz

“Over the Rainbow” 1939 song on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_Rainbow

Judy Garland on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland

Eva Cassidy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Cassidy

“Over the Rainbow” by Eva Cassidy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rd8VktT8xY

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somewhere_Over_the_Rainbow/What_a_Wonderful_World

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_DKWlrA24k

Katharine McPhee on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_McPhee

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Katharine McPhee on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVDzDk-l-pU

Article "The Wizard of Oz on Television" on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_on_television

Audio recording of Bert Lahr and Liza Minnelli hosting Wizard of Oz for the first time in 1956: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwubJJgRLRI

Dick Van Dyke on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Van_Dyke

Photo of Dick Van Dyke hosting Wizard of Oz broadcast: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=5994968803860803&id=252037021487372&set=a.252044174819990

“Return to Oz” (1985) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089908/

“Oz the Great and Powerful” (2013) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1623205/

“The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz” (2005) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422778/

“The Muppet Movie” (1979) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079588/

“Rainbow Connection” song on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Connection

“Wicked” 2003 Broadway musical on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(musical)

“Maleficent” (2014) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587310/

“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (2019) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4777008/

“Sleeping Beauty” fairy tale on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty

“Wicked” (1995 novel by Gregory Maguire) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(Maguire_novel)

For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/

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