“Personal responsibility is where all good things start.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Alan Lazaros, co-host of Next Level University, a podcast with over 1,900 episodes dedicated to helping people grow 1% every day. Alan shares his journey from achievement-obsessed engineering grad to purpose-driven coach, sparked by a near-fatal car crash at age 26.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

That moment forced Alan to face mortality and triggered a radical shift: from external success to internal alignment. He began pursuing self-mastery, and built a career around helping others do the same. Alan talks about what it really means to design a life you don’t need a vacation from, how personal responsibility is the key to freedom, and why most people are playing not to lose instead of playing to win.

He gets candid about childhood trauma, drinking to fit in, and the fear of being different. Today, Alan’s all-in on designing optimal days, running a podcast network, and building a life with intention, discipline, and love—plus two cats, a dog, and a projector-fueled Star Wars movie marathon setup.

This one’s for rebels who feel like they don’t fit in, and know they’re meant for more.

Quotable Quotes

“Personal responsibility is where all good things start.” 

“You don’t need a vacation from a life you love.”

“There’s an expiration date on blaming other people for your stuff.”

“At least if I’m going to be disliked now, it’s for being who I really am.”

“Alan 3.6 is way more capable than Alan 1.6.” 

Episode Highlights

Next Level University | 1,900 episodes and counting

The Car Crash | A wake-up call at 26

Self-Mastery | Turning discipline inward

Daily Design | His 3-part day model

Life Alignment | Doing the work every day

Guilty Pleasures | Star Wars, Swedish fish, and surround sound

Rebel Movies | Lion King and Good Will Hunting

Advice to Rebels | Don’t play to not lose

Favorite Place | Home in New England forests

What He Wishes People Knew | You control more than you think

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Next Level University Website (nextleveluniverse.com)

Alan’s LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc)

Alan’s Facebook (facebook.com/alan.lazaros)

Alan’s Instagram (instagram.com/alazaros88)

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“People don’t resist you—they resist what you shake up.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Simone van Neerven, founder of ReBella, a Dutch-based consultancy helping organizations harness their internal rebels to spark meaningful innovation.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Simone shares how her journey started in corporate aviation, where she pushed boundaries and challenged the status quo—eventually leading a turnaround initiative at KLM that saved €100 million without spending a cent. That project showed her the power of working differently, and the importance of creating space for rebels to thrive.

Simone now helps companies, from Chanel to Dutch social impact organizations, understand and leverage the curious, creative, courageous people often labelled as troublemakers. Through her newsletter, “Ask Dr. Rebel,” and her self-published booklets, she offers insights to rebels, their managers, and anyone who needs help navigating change.

She also shares her love for finding surprising rebel stories (like why the Air Max exists), her rebel childhood origins, her adopted street-cat-turned-roommate, and why slow mornings with coffee and podcasts matter. Her advice to rebels in waiting? It’s not about you. People resist because you shake up what feels safe. But keep going—we need you.

Quotable Quotes

“It’s not rebels who make trouble. It’s trouble that makes rebels.” – Simone van Neerven

“People don’t resist you—they resist what you shake up.” – Simone van Neerven

“I want your boss, not someone from your team.” – Simone van Neerven

“We need people who are wired differently to solve wicked problems.” – Simone van Neerven

“Just like that. 30 minutes on the dot.” – Michael Dargie

Episode Highlights

ReBella Roots | From corporate job to rebel consultant

Spotting Rebels | Curious, creative, courageous, and full of care

Corporate Turnaround | How she saved €100M at KLM

Ask Dr. Rebel | Her bi-weekly newsletter for rebels and their teams

Unexpected Clients | From Chanel to Down syndrome inclusion orgs

Rebel Story Origins | Trading dolls for toy trucks at age four

Solving Wicked Problems | Why we need weird thinkers

Publishing Her Way | Bypassing Amazon to go direct

Comfort Starts | Coffee, podcasts, and slow mornings

The Cat Next Door | Basje moves in—no questions asked

Advice for Rebels | Resistance isn’t personal. Keep rebelling.

LINKS FROM EPISODE

ReBella Website (https://rebella.la)

Simone on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sneerven)

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“Never stop believing in your abilities to create.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Venezuelan-born filmmaker, photographer, and educator Gustavo Bernal from his home in Austin, Texas.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Gus shares how a childhood obsession with Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” led to a lifelong love affair with storytelling. He talks about his first editing jobs—literally cutting film by hand in Caracas—and how a short sci-fi film helped him earn an artist visa to move to the U.S. His path hasn’t been easy, but it’s been fuelled by curiosity, resilience, and a refusal to give up on creating meaningful work.

The two talk about storytelling foundations, the thrill of teaching kids and adults alike, and what Gus learned walking the streets of Austin while connecting with friends around the world. He opens up about soup as metaphor, his guilty pleasure for one-hit wonders, and the story behind those iconic Lego glasses.

This episode is packed with insight, humour, and reminders that being a creative rebel means honouring your weird, chasing what moves you, and making something new—even when it’s hard.

Quotable Quotes

“Never stop believing in your abilities to create.” – Gus Bernal

“You need challenges to grow.” – Gus Bernal

“Cooking is like editing film. It’s about the ingredients, timing, and selecting the best parts.” – Gus Bernal

“You’re a walker. I love that.” – Michael Dargie

“These glasses were magical… a kind of super power.” – Gus Bernal

Episode Highlights

Caracas to Austin | Cultural shocks, kindness, and pedestrian life

Gus Bernal Film | Building a business in film, photo, and education

Teaching Film | Kids, structure, and emotional storytelling

Software Choices | From Avid to Adobe, and learning DaVinci

Sledgehammer Moment | Peter Gabriel changes everything

Award-Winning Short | Sci-fi, festivals, and a visa to the U.S.

Creative Walks | Nature, messages from afar, and mental health

Lego Glasses | Personality, power, and classroom magic

Top Film Picks | 2001, La Haine, Leon, and The Great Beauty

Cassettes & One-Hit Wonders | Pure 80s and 90s nostalgia

Soup Mastery | Why French onion is the king of soups

What His Son Should Know | The world isn’t always easy

Advice to Rebels | Believe in your voice, be resilient

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Gus’s Website (gusbernal.com)

Gus on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/gustavobernal)

Gus on Instagram (instagram.com/gus_bernal_film)

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“You’re not going to be persecuted for doing things differently.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Beatrice Gutknecht, a brand strategist, former hotel manager, and founder of Badass Reby B. Now based in Valencia, Spain after a decade in Myanmar—including living through a military coup—Beatrice is helping people badass their brands by doing the exact opposite of what the world expects.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Beatrice opens up about the personal journey that shaped her, from a precocious kid who made fake ad jingles to losing both parents and rediscovering her voice. She shares the pivotal moment that led her to say “yes” to discomfort and finally stop waiting for permission. She created a tool that diagnoses brand problems and gives businesses a clear path to improvement—and she’s giving it away for free.

We talk about her favourite brunch spots, obsession with dark chocolate, passion for questioning industry norms, and the global experiences that shaped her approach to business and life. Beatrice even shares how her human design type helped her embrace the way she processes decisions (hint: talking is everything).

Whether you’re building a brand or figuring out who the hell you are, this episode is a refreshing and rebellious reminder to stop blending in and start showing up.

Quotable Quotes

“Pushing back against the norms will only help you. It won’t detract from you.” – Beatrice Gutknecht

“Do I even have a voice? That’s how deep under the mud I was.” – Beatrice Gutknecht

“You’re not going to be persecuted for doing things differently.” – Beatrice Gutknecht

“Question the shoulds.” – Beatrice Gutknecht

“This was freaking amazeballs.” – Beatrice Gutknecht

“Just show the tree your pancakes.” – Michael Dargie

Episode Highlights

Valencia Life | Beatrice shares why she chose Spain

Free Branding Tool | A prescription for brand problems

Operations-Led Branding | Her unique approach to strategy

Origin Story | From hotel manager to real estate to rebel

Losing Her Voice | How school, culture, and loss silenced her

Getting Uncomfortable | Why saying yes changed everything

Leaving Myanmar | Surviving a coup and starting over

Dark Chocolate & Brunch | Guilty pleasures and Sunday rituals

Branding Truth | Stop copying your industry, look elsewhere

Rebel Advice | “Question the shoulds”

Favourite Place | Valencia vs Myanmar vs Florence

Pet Pirate Dreams | Parrots, pirates, and planning

Human Design | Projector mode: talk first, think after

Maple Syrup | Field trips, taps, and Canadian trees

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Badassery by B (https://www.youtube.com/@badasserybyb)

Beatrice on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatricegutknecht/)

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“Take whatever opportunities you can so you can fail as fast as you can.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Sandra Kokotovic, immigrant entrepreneur and co-founder of Snap Advantage, a boutique marketing agency helping health and wellness brands scale to seven figures and beyond.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Sandra shares her journey from moving to Canada as a teenager—struggling with language, culture shock, and fitting in—to building Shopify stores from scratch and eventually launching her own successful agency. Along the way, she’s learned that success isn’t handed to you. It’s earned through trial, error, and a willingness to fail fast and often.

This is a story of hustle without entitlement. Sandra opens up about the early days of cold calls, getting laughed out of rooms, and learning to pitch herself with confidence. She also shares what makes a successful online business today, how to market without wasting money, and why understanding your audience always comes first.

We also learn about Sandra’s guilty pleasures (Harvey’s poutine and pool hall hustles), her love for Croatia, the magic of quiet Sundays, and her personal wish for the world.

Whether you’re building a brand, launching a business, or just tired of Instagram fluff, Sandra’s no-nonsense approach to marketing and life is exactly what you need to hear.

Quotable Quotes

“You’re not worth a million dollars unless you solve a million-dollar problem.” – Sandra Kokotovic

“You have no idea how smart I am in my own language.” – Sandra Kokotovic

“Take whatever opportunities you can so you can fail as fast as you can.” – Sandra Kokotovic

“You don’t have to follow the regular path in life. You can be a rebel. A rebel rebel.” – Sandra Kokotovic

“That’s kick ass. Thank you so much.” – Michael Dargie

Episode Highlights

Calgary Clients | Sandra visits Abria Labs for content creation

Snap Advantage | Building a boutique agency with her husband

Marketing Origin Story | From HR to Bali beach epiphany

Online Store Truths | Shopify success isn’t what influencers promise

Cold Plunge Sundays | Biohacking and rest in her Zen “Bolly Room”

Poutine & Pool | Harvey’s and hustling guys at the bar

Immigrant Experience | The struggle and strength of starting over at 14

Language & Identity | “You have no idea how smart I am”

Love for Croatia | A blend of East and West she calls perfect

Rebels in Waiting | Why failure is your best teacher

Real Talk | Success takes humility, hustle, and heart

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Snap Advantage ( https://snapadvantage.com)

Sandra Kokotovic On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrakokotovic?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)

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“We made up the rules. Let’s change them.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with innovation strategist, author, and rebel-in-chief Robyn Bolton, founder of Mile Zero and author of Unlocking Innovation: A Leader’s Guide for Turning Bold Ideas into Tangible Results.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

From growing up outside Cleveland to almost getting fired twice at Procter & Gamble for asking too many questions, Robyn’s journey is one of fierce curiosity, unapologetic honesty, and building real change inside big organizations. She shares how being “respectfully disruptive” got her in trouble—and eventually got her free.

They dig into what innovation actually looks like in practice (hint: it’s messy), the moment she realized rebellion was her calling, and how she finds calm in a world of chaos—through Lego building.

She also talks about how leaders can use self-awareness as their greatest innovation tool, why pretending to be more radical than you are will backfire, and how her new book is a manual for real-world, no-BS innovators.

From literary obsessions to modular buildings, this episode is a masterclass in leading with purpose, persistence, and a sense of play.

Quotable Quotes

“You will only be satisfied if you’re rebelling against something.” – Robyn Bolton

“We made up the rules. Let’s change them.” – Robyn Bolton

“The first person always gets shot in the back. That’s why they gave me the Pioneer Award.” – Robyn Bolton

“If you’re not willing to cross a line, let people know that ahead of time.” – Robyn Bolton

“You’re a deep well, Robyn.” – Michael Dargie

Episode highlights

Unlocking Innovation | Robyn’s new book helps leaders turn bold ideas into real results

Born to Rebel | Why the only life that satisfies her is one that breaks the rules

Innovation with Integrity | Knowing what you’re willing—and not willing—to do

Cleveland Grit | Growing up tough and loyal in the home of the underdogs

Major League Chill | Why summer baseball games are her favourite way to unplug

Art Theft & Museums | The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is her Boston must-see

Lego as Therapy | Robyn explains why building detailed sets helps her reset

European Dreams & Key West Vibes | Her two favourite types of travel

Seamless Teams | Her next book idea is already brewing

Rebels in Waiting | Find your why, build your allies, and get ready for the long game

Links from the episode

Mile Zero Website (https://milezero.io)Robyn Bolton on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton)

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“Getting punched in the face? It’s the fastest way to learn what you’re made of.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Maeghen Cotterill, a professional martial artist, psychic channeler, and intuitive coach. Maeghen has been immersed in martial arts since she was eight years old and built one of Canada’s most successful dojos. She earned 11 world titles, founded Rising Phoenix Martial Arts, led Team Canada, and brought the world championships to Calgary—all while confronting abuse, disillusionment, and burnout.

But after checking every box she’d ever set for herself, Maeghen did something unimaginable—she walked away from it all.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

What follows is a deeply honest conversation about identity, masks, and the courage it takes to burn everything down to rebuild a life with more joy, authenticity, and play. She reflects on blending the fierce discipline of martial arts with the gentler power of intuition, and how she finally found peace in the integration of both.

We learn what it means to really get punched in the face—literally and metaphorically—and how those experiences can forge strength, humility, and insight. Maeghen shares stories of breaking barriers, surviving the underbelly of competitive sport, and discovering that softness can be as powerful as strength.

Whether you’re a rebel in waiting or someone who’s already mid-pivot, Maeghen’s journey is a powerful reminder that you can do more than one thing—and you can always choose again.

Quotable Quotes

“I wanted to be the role model I didn’t have.” – Maeghen Cotterill

“My masks have come off. My identity is becoming less and less important.” – Maeghen Cotterill

“Getting punched in the face? It’s the fastest way to learn what you’re made of.” – Maeghen Cotterill

“You don’t eat the elephant all at once—you take one bite at a time.” – Maeghen Cotterill

“Sometimes we’re just doing stuff because we think we should. But we actually don’t want to.” – Michael Dargie

Episode Highlights

Life After Burnout | Maeghen shares how she blew up her life to follow her intuition

Childhood Vision | She knew at 8 years old she wanted to teach martial arts

Style Shifts | Transitioning through Gōjū-ryū, Kung Fu, and Shotokan Karate

Martial Arts as Healing | Finding regulation through practice

Starting Rising Phoenix | How she opened her first dojo at 23

Proving Herself | Winning 11 world titles across 8 divisions

Hosting World Championships | Bringing 3,000 competitors to Calgary

Getting Punched | Why everyone should feel it at least once

Mentorship | Shoutout to Ed Straugh and Faisal Karmali

New Joy | Lazy mornings, frequency music, and ugly-cry friendships

Realization | Making decisions from fear vs. choosing peace

Cobra Kai & Mortal Kombat | Why realistic representation matters

Favourite Move | Lead leg sidekick to the face

Disordered Eating | The darker side of competition

Favourite Travel | Feeling at home in Germany and Austria

Advice for Rebels | Start with unicorns and rainbows, then build

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Beyond the Black Belt (https://beyondtheblackbelts.com)

Maeghen on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ninjagirlmma?igsh=MW8zcDlycTV1NHAxeg==)

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“I don’t know how the universe works, but I know how to move with it.” 

In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes videographer, storyteller, and spontaneous cannonballer Carmen Pineda Selva. Known for her honest storytelling and contagious energy, Carmen shares the moment six months ago when she finally stopped resisting the universe and just started moving with it.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

What started as an unexpected invitation to ride motorcycles for a travel video evolved into a transformative life reset—both creatively and personally. Carmen opens up about post-COVID burnout, a major life breakup, healing through Alberta’s landscapes, and finding joy (and love) on the back of a motorcycle.

She talks about the creative spark behind her documentary project Alberta’s Healing Landscapes, which is now growing into a national series capturing stories of healing and connection across Canada—from the back of a bike. There’s heartbreak, humour, gravel roads, and a heavy dose of humble wisdom in this episode—and Carmen’s unapologetic authenticity shines the entire way.

Cool stuff Carmen says

“I don’t know how the universe works, but I know how to move with it.” 

“Life is supposed to be fun—I forgot that.”

“Don’t think. Just jump.” 

“Pizza is like sex—even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good.” 

“If you don’t obey your inner rumble, you’re gonna create crap.”

Episode highlights

Life After Burnout | Carmen shares how a post-COVID crash and a failed application changed everything

Riding Toward Healing | Her first motorcycle ride becomes a spiritual wake-up call

Alberta’s Healing Landscapes | Dreaming a full documentary project in her sleep

From Film to Freedom | How videography and motorcycles collided into a whole new life

Pizza, Poetry, and Potholes | The rebel wisdom of joy, connection, and jumping in

Rebel with a Camera | Why she films from the back of a bike

Cannonball Thinking | How doing things before overthinking fuels everything

Healing Across Canada | A multi-part series capturing the soul of the country on two wheels

Why JD Matters | The love story that began with a helmet and a promise

Using Her Superpower | Being “incognito” to capture the realest moments

Links from the episode

Videography Incognito (https://facebook.com/videographyincognito)Freedom Biker Tours (https://freedombikertours.com)

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“That thing you feel awkward about? It might be your superpower.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with author, editor, and writing mentor Deborah Ager, founder of Radiant Media Labs. Based in Maryland, Deborah helps business leaders, professionals, and creatives translate their decades of knowledge into books that clarify, inspire, and connect.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Deborah shares how her work evolved from marketing consultant to book coach—and how a single ghostwriting project opened a door she didn’t expect. Now, she guides clients through a process she calls “Clarify, Storify, Amplify,” giving them the structure and strategy they need to write books that build brands, careers, and legacy.

She opens up about how poetry, language precision, and her own creative practice inform her work—and how joy, not perfectionism, is the secret ingredient to finishing. Whether you’re stuck at page one or polishing your manuscript, this episode is full of practical wisdom, thoughtful metaphors, and writer-to-writer solidarity.

Quotable quotes

“Editing is revision—but it’s also revisioning.”

“That thing you feel awkward about? It might be your superpower.”

“Just creating can feel very good—even if no one ever sees it.”

“Words have nuance. Choosing the right ones can change everything.”

“Discernment will help you move forward faster.”

Episode highlights

From Marketing to Memoirs | How Radiant Media Labs got its start

Ghostwriting to Book Coaching | The power of clarifying other people’s ideas

Editing as Joyful Revisioning | How to make peace with the hard parts

Mindset Matters | Why joy and process go hand in hand

Not Everyone Will Like It | And that’s okay

Knowing Your Reader | Why audience clarity changes everything

The Poetry Edge | Precision of language as a business advantage

Clarify, Storify, Amplify | Deborah’s signature 3-part writing framework

A Perfect Deborah Day | Creativity, conversation, and long walks

What Deborah Reads | Essays, hybrid memoirs, and story-rich nonfiction

Guilty Pleasures | Gardening, lake walks, and sharing food with wildlife

Creating for Joy | Letting go of judgment and loving the process

Rebels in Waiting | Discernment is the rebel’s best friend

Black-Eyed Peas & Greens | Deborah’s go-to comfort food

Dreambook Launcher | A free tool to help you start your book

Links from the episode

Radiant Media Labs Website (https://radiantmedialabs.com)

Deborah Ager on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahager)

BrandJitsu Book (https://brandjitsu.com)

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“That thing that made you weird? It’s your superpower now.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with illustrator, animator, and all-around macabre misfit Ben Walker-Storey. From his spooky spot in Grass Valley, California—known for gold rushes and now monster sketches—Ben opens up about his life as a creator navigating ADHD, artistic reinvention, and DIY horror storytelling.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Ben is the creative force behind Cheap Chills Fan Club, an online brand that’s part creepy, part kitsch, and fully him. He draws, designs, animates, curates, and riffs on everything from vintage goths to B-movie monsters, often through alter ego “Roman Candelabra”—a persona born out of pandemic-era content making and camera anxiety.

Together, they explore Ben’s childhood obsession with He-Man and horror flicks, the joyful weirdness of mid-century design, and how his awkward 14-year-old self inspired his favourite character, Grigor. From live-streamed sketch sessions to animated shorts and a newly rebooted podcast, Ben’s doing it all on his own freaky, funny terms.

Whether it’s making weird T-shirts, studying bad transfers of Day of the Triffids, or drawing 80s goths from yearbook photos, Ben is a creative rebel worth watching (and listening to). You’ll laugh, you’ll nod, you’ll probably want to draw something after.

Quotable quotes

“The world doesn’t care about you—and that’s a good thing.” 

“I can’t do things another way. I literally can’t.”

“Roman Candelabra just popped into my head. It was perfect.”

“Grigor is me at my most awkward—he’s my most honest character.”

“That thing that made you weird? It’s your superpower now.”

Episode highlights

Gold Country Life | Ben lives where the gold rush began—jeans might be the new treasure

What’s Ben Up To? | Goths, monsters, T-shirts, and animated dreams

Clip Studio Love | Why Ben left Procreate for a better creative workflow

ADHD & Art | Why rebellion and creative obsession go hand-in-hand

He-Man Changed Everything | Where Ben’s character obsession began

Enter Grigor | The awkward devil-boy mascot of Ben’s empire

Under the Skin | The horror movie that broke Ben (in a good way)

Seagull Baby | Imagining how parenthood affects horror response

What the World Should Know | No one’s watching you—do your weird thing

Advice for Rebels | Patience, authenticity, and leaning into the awkward

Roman Candelabra | The goth alter ego that gave Ben creative freedom

Where to Find Ben | Cheap Chills Fan Club, Instagram, YouTube, and more

Links from the episode

Ben Walker-Storey on Instagram (https://instagram.com/cheapchillsfanclub)

Cheap Chills Fanclub Website (https://cheapchillsfanclub.com)

Cheap Chills Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cheap-chills-on-art-and-monsters/id1322125727)

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