• TCNW 824: Barney Gets His Man
    Feb 5 2025
    Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:40:39 Barney Gets His Man was the 30th episode filmed and the 30th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E30) Plot Summary Barney Gets His Man: Barney accidentally nabs bad-guy bank robber Eddie Brooke while issuing him a ticket for littering. Brooks tries to escape after spotting state troopers, but the troopers get their man. Before Brooke is carted off, he makes a point of promising revenge on the bumbling deputy responsible for his capture. Brooks manages to escape and is last seen making a beeline to Mayberry. Andy orchestrates Brooke’s recapture, tricking Barney into firing his gun (directly at Andy), which induces Brooks to surrender. We will also look at some information about actor Bob McQuain who plays Sgt. Johnson in “Barney Gets His Man.“ We’ll review some notes and “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode Barney Gets His Man. He appeared three times in season one and another eleven times by the end of season three. We’ll play Mayberry trivia by Paul Mulik. This weeks topic: Horses. Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list. I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list. Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises. Contact Info Follow Two Chairs No Waiting on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. I post Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show. Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (888) 684-8415 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show. If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating. Related Links: Barney Gets His Man (Mayberry.info)Bob McQuain (Mayberry.info)Actors appearing on both “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Perry Mason” (iMDB.com)Weaver’s Newsletter Mayberry Cast Birthdays (tagsrwc.com)Mayberry Man Movie (FREE on YouTube)Mayberry Man Movie Audio Commentary with Barney & Floyd (Rik Roberts, Allan Newsome)The Mayberry Effect (documentary)TAGSRWC Facebook Page (Facebook)Subscribe to The Weaver’s NewsletterTwo Chairs No Waiting Related MerchandiseWeaver’s Department StoreThe Mayberry Historical SocietyMayberry Man Movie & Series – Mayberry Man Movie (YouTube channel)iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing listThe Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom Executive producer of Two Chairs No Waiting for Episode #824: Jan Newsome
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  • TCNW 823: Mayberry First Years
    Jan 29 2025
    Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:40:39 As the new year begins, I have been reflecting that there are many folks out there that love The Andy Griffith Show but may not be in the graduate studies program. They are “First Years” in that they enjoy watching the episodes but may not know all the things students in their “Eighth Year” might be aware of. If you are in that group, or if you just want to brush up on your studies, this column is for you. We’ll begin with a few basics that will help lay the foundation. Even more information for the Mayberry “First Years” can be found in the Weaver’s Newsletter January 2025. You’ll also find a lot of other information about The Andy Griffith Show in the FREE newsletter like, trivia, event news, cast & crew news, chapter updates and other news. We’ll play “Who Said it?” Mayberry trivia. Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list. I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list. Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises. Contact Info Follow Two Chairs No Waiting on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. I post Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show. Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (888) 684-8415 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show. If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating. Related Links: Weaver’s Newsletter January 2025Mayberry Event CalendarWeaver’s Newsletter Mayberry Cast Birthdays (tagsrwc.com)Mayberry Man Movie (FREE on YouTube)Mayberry Man Movie Audio Commentary with Barney & Floyd (Rik Roberts, Allan Newsome)The Mayberry Effect (documentary)TAGSRWC Facebook Page (Facebook)Subscribe to The Weaver’s NewsletterTwo Chairs No Waiting Related MerchandiseWeaver’s Department StoreThe Mayberry Historical SocietyMayberry Man Movie & Series – Mayberry Man Movie (YouTube channel)iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing listThe Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom Executive producer of Two Chairs No Waiting for Episode #823: Attendees of Mayberry Meetup 2024 Be a Patreon patron and support the show – https://www.patreon.com/twochairs
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    41 mins
  • TCNW 822: Quiet Sam
    Jan 22 2025
    Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:38:09 Quiet Sam was the 29th episode filmed and the 29th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E29) Plot Summary Quiet Sam: Barney becomes suspicious of the odd habits of Sam, an unfamiliar farmer. Sam is acting strangely because his wife is about to give birth to their first child and he has nobody to help him. With the local doctor unavailable, Andy and Barney come to the rescue. Andy winds up not only delivering the child but also baby-sitting Barney. We’ll review some notes and “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode Quiet Sam. We’ll play Book related Mayberry trivia by Paul Mulik. Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list. I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list. Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises. Contact Info Follow Two Chairs No Waiting on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. I post Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show. Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (888) 684-8415 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show. If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating. Related Links: Quiet Sam (Mayberry.info)Mayberry Event CalendarWeaver’s Newsletter Mayberry Cast Birthdays (tagsrwc.com)Mayberry Man Movie (FREE on YouTube)Mayberry Man Movie Audio Commentary with Barney & Floyd (Rik Roberts, Allan Newsome)The Mayberry Effect (documentary)TAGSRWC Facebook Page (Facebook)Subscribe to The Weaver’s NewsletterTwo Chairs No Waiting Related MerchandiseWeaver’s Department StoreThe Mayberry Historical SocietyMayberry Man Movie & Series – Mayberry Man Movie (YouTube channel)iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing listThe Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom Executive producer of Two Chairs No Waiting for Episode #822: Attendees of Mayberry Meetup 2024 Be a Patreon patron and support the show – https://www.patreon.com/twochairs
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    38 mins
  • TCNW 821: Little Miss Mayberry Interview
    Jan 15 2025
    Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 1:01:50 You may be asking who's "little Miss Mayberry?" Well, on the Cruise to Mayberry 2023 our special guest was Joy Ellison and she played several characters on The Andy Griffith Show with one of them being "Mary Wiggins" who was Miss Mayberry Jr. where Floyd sang to her in the Barber Shop at the end of "The Beauty Contest" episode (S1.E16). Joy also appeared as "Effie Muggins" in "Christmas Story" (S1.E11), "Mary Scobey" in "Andy Forecloses" (S1.E28), "Betsy" in "Opie's Most Unforgettable Character" (S7.E29), and "Iris" in "Opie's First Love" (S8.E1). Joy also appeared an uncredited background character in "Mayberry Goes Hollywood" (S1.E13) and went on to be on the TAGS spin-off series Gomer Pyle: U.S.M.C. as "Molly Peters" in the episode "Luv Finds Gomer Pyle" (S4.E20). That's just of an example of her Mayberry connections as Joy has many additional professional credits as an actor and as dialect coach. I was able to interview her during the Mayberry Cruise 2023 and hear her memories of her amazing career. This episode features much of that interview. I believe that the audio version of this interview will be great to hear but if you choose to watch the video version, I'd added images of memories she mentions so I don't think you can go wrong with either. I know you will enjoy this special interview. Join us in 2025 for the Cruise to Mayberry 18! Celebrate The Andy Griffith Show aboard the Carnival Valor on a 5-day Western Caribbean Cruise October 27 through November 1, 2025. The special Mayberry guest will be Dennis Rush who we've heard from right here on the podcast! The cruise sails out of New Orleans and travels to Cozumel and Progreso, Yucatan with 2 "Fun Days" at sea. Special musical guest is an amazing band, Cutter & Cash and Kentucky Grass. Several of the Mayberry tribute artist will be there, including "Floyd" (your host for Two Chairs No Waiting). It's gonna be BIG! Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list. I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list. Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises. Contact Info Follow Two Chairs No Waiting on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. I post Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show. Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (888) 684-8415 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show. If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating. Related Links: Mayberry Cruise (Facebook) Joy Ellison The Beauty Contest (Mayberry.info) Christmas Story (Mayberry.info) Andy Forecloses (Mayberry.info) Opie’s Most Unforgettable Character (Mayberry.info) Opie’s First Love (Mayberry.info) Mayberry Event Calendar Weaver’s Newsletter Mayberry Cast Birthdays (tagsrwc.com) Mayberry Man Movie (FREE on YouTube) Mayberry Man Movie Audio Commentary with Barney & Floyd (Rik Roberts, Allan Newsome) The Mayberry Effect (documentary) TAGSRWC Facebook Page (Facebook) Subscribe to The Weaver’s Newsletter Two Chairs No Waiting Related Merchandise Weaver’s Department Store The Mayberry Historical Society Mayberry Man Movie & Series – Mayberry Man Movie (YouTube channel)iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/ Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom Executive producer of Two Chairs No Waiting for Episode #821: Jim Sherill Be a Patreon patron and support the show – https://www.patreon.com/twochairs chairs
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  • TCNW 820: Andy Forecloses
    Jan 8 2025
    Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:41:13 Andy Forecloses was the 28th episode filmed and the 28th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E28) Plot Summary Andy Forecloses: Ben Weaver is up to his Scrooge-like tactics again; this time he is out to evict the Scobey family from their home. He is foiled by some of Andy’s patented reverse psychology. We’ll review some notes and “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode Andy Forecloses. We’ll play “Who Said It?” Mayberry trivia about Andy Forecloses. Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list. I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list. Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises. Contact Info Follow Two Chairs No Waiting on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. I post Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show. Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (888) 684-8415 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show. If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating. Related Links: Andy Forecloses (Mayberry.info)Mayberry Event CalendarWeaver’s Newsletter Mayberry Cast Birthdays (tagsrwc.com)Mayberry Man Movie (FREE on YouTube)Mayberry Man Movie Audio Commentary with Barney & Floyd (Rik Roberts, Allan Newsome)The Mayberry Effect (documentary)TAGSRWC Facebook Page (Facebook)Subscribe to The Weaver’s NewsletterTwo Chairs No Waiting Related MerchandiseWeaver’s Department StoreThe Mayberry Historical SocietyMayberry Man Movie & Series – Mayberry Man Movie (YouTube channel)iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing listThe Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom Executive producer of Two Chairs No Waiting for Episode #820: Jim Sherill Be a Patreon patron and support the show – https://www.patreon.com/twochairs
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    41 mins
  • TCNW 819: Top 10 Episodes of 2024
    Dec 31 2024
    Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:26:50 At Christmas time there are several folks who get new electronic toys (phones, tablets, etc) they can use to listen to podcasts or watch the associated podcast videos. Over the years, Two Chairs No Waiting has creates episodes to reflect on the past year and to see which episodes have been downloaded or viewed most during the previous year. This listings is a good way for new folks to see which of the 818 previous episodes of the podcast might be worth the effort to go and give a listen/watch. There are currently 818 episodes of Two Chairs No Waiting (previous to this episode). Those episodes have a total time that someone could listen to Two Chairs without starting over adding up to 15 days, 7 hours, 44 minutes, and 10 seconds. Hopefully you will find this list helpful in finding episodes worth revisiting or hearing for the first time. For any new folks, and as a reminder to current listeners, I want let you know you can watch your host (me) in the movie I which I co-star called “Mayberry Man” for free on several services. There’s a link below to watch it on YouTube. And as a special thank you, after you’ve watched the movie, you might want to watch it with the commentary provide by movie cast members Allan Newsome (Floyd) and Rik Roberts (Barney). The link is also below. There’s also a follow-on “Mayberry Man” five episode TV series available on the “Up Faith & Family” streaming service. You might also like watching the documentary “The Mayberry Effect” in which your host is featured. It’s a great companion to the “Mayberry Man” movie & series. The link below gives viewing options. You can also purchase it, and the “Mayberry Man” movie & series, at WeaversDepartmentStore.com. God bless you and I hope you had a very merry Christmas and your new year is a happy one. Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list. I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list. Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises. Contact Info Follow Two Chairs No Waiting on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. I post Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show. Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (888) 684-8415 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show. If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating. Related Links: Top 10 TCNW Video episodes for 2024The Ghosts of Christmas PastMayberry Event CalendarWeaver’s Newsletter Mayberry Cast Birthdays (tagsrwc.com)Mayberry Man Movie (FREE on YouTube)Mayberry Man Movie Audio Commentary with Barney & Floyd (Rik Roberts, Allan Newsome)The Mayberry Effect (documentary)TAGSRWC Facebook Page (Facebook)Subscribe to The Weaver’s NewsletterTwo Chairs No Waiting Related MerchandiseWeaver’s Department StoreThe Mayberry Historical SocietyMayberry Man Movie & Series – Mayberry Man Movie (YouTube channel)iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing listThe Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom Executive producer of Two Chairs No Waiting for Episode #819: Mayberry Meet-up 2024 Be a Patreon patron and support the show – https://www.patreon.com/twochairs
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  • TCNW 818: Mayberry Christmas to all 2024 Part 2
    Dec 23 2024
    Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:16:35 This episode will be shorter than usual as I know we all have busy schedules around Christmas. I have a couple of special treats for you from my friend and fellow Mayberry fan, Russell Estes. Russell is a bestselling author and motivational speaker known for his Christian and inspirational books, which often incorporate Southern humor. His writing is a blend personal storytelling with inspirational themes and faith-based lessons. He often incorporates The Andy Griffith Show into his stories. Russell has attended the Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg held in Scottsburg, Ind. Inspired by that event, he wrote a song called “A Mayberry Smile.” He used artificial intelligence (AI) to both play the music and sing the lyrics he had written. During the holidays, Russell caught the bug again and put pen to paper writing “A Mayberry Christmas.” Again, using AI (because he says that “like ol’ Barn, I’m a good guy…but I can’t sing“) he created a real treat for all of the Mayberry family. This episode we’ll be treated to both these wonderful creations by Russell. If you enjoy them, check out his books and Facebook page. We also have a special Christmas voicemail from Dennis Rush who played Opie’s friend “Howey” on several episodes of The Andy Griffith Show. Merry Christmas everyone. https://youtu.be/gVQIbnbDeQs Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list. I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list. Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises. Contact Info Follow Two Chairs No Waiting on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. I post Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show. Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (888) 684-8415 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show. If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating. Related Links: Russell Estes Books (Amazon.com)Russell Estes (Facebook.com)The Ghosts of Christmas Past Mayberry Christmas Videos from the Newsome’sMayberry Event CalendarWeaver’s Newsletter Mayberry Cast Birthdays (tagsrwc.com)Mayberry Man Movie (FREE on YouTube)Mayberry Man Movie Audio Commentary with Barney & Floyd (Rik Roberts, Allan Newsome)TAGSRWC Facebook Page (Facebook)Subscribe to The Weaver’s NewsletterTwo Chairs No Waiting Related MerchandiseWeaver’s Department StoreThe Mayberry Historical SocietyMayberry Man Movie – Mayberry Man Movie (YouTube channel)iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing listThe Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom Executive producer of Two Chairs No Waiting for Episode #818: WeaversDepartmentStore.com Be a Patreon patron and support the show – https://www.patreon.com/twochairs
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  • TCNW 817: Mayberry Christmas to all 2024
    Dec 18 2024
    Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:54:13 It’s Christmas time once again here in Mayberry so it is time for the annual Christmas episode. The Andy Griffith Show had only one episode centered around any holiday and that holiday was Christmas. Fans have watched that episode time and again as Ben Weaver tries to get himself arrested so he can spend Christmas in jail with the Taylor’s, the Muggins’, and Miss Ellie. It always speaks to our hearts when we see Ben singing outside that courthouse cell window. Since the podcast began, Two Chairs has tried to bring back that warm feeling as we go through Mayberry related memories of Christmas time. We also try to make a new memory or two in the process. We have a special guest back again this year from over in Dodge City. His name is Festus Haggen and he has a really good story to tell about Santa. There’s a story called “The Fife Before Christmas” by my friend Rik Roberts who played “Barney” to my “Floyd” in the Mayberry Man movie and Mayberry Man series. We have a favorite of mine by Charlie Monk called “Andy and Opie Christmas” that brings back memories of a small town Christmas that sure reminds me of Mayberry. We hear from Elinor Donahue about recording “Away in a Manger” with Andy then we hear her sing just that. For a bit more Christmas music, I’ll play my 2022 Mayberry Christmas card featuring images from Mayberry Man the Series. And, if you stick around till the end, we’ll have Miss Ellie and Andy sing an encore of “Away in a Manger.” God bless you and I hope you have a very merry Christmas. Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list. I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list. Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises. Contact Info Follow Two Chairs No Waiting on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. I post Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show. Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (888) 684-8415 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show. If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating. Related Links: The Ghosts of Christmas Past Mayberry Christmas Videos from the Newsome’sRik Roberts “The Fife Before Christmas“Christmas in Mayberry by Ben SandiferMark StaggsCharlie Monk: Andy and Opie Christmas (used with permission)TCNW 315: Elinor Donahue and Neal Brower 2005 Part 3Mayberry Event CalendarWeaver’s Newsletter Mayberry Cast Birthdays (tagsrwc.com)Mayberry Man Movie (FREE on YouTube)Mayberry Man Movie Audio Commentary with Barney & Floyd (Rik Roberts, Allan Newsome)TAGSRWC Facebook Page (Facebook)Subscribe to The Weaver’s NewsletterTwo Chairs No Waiting Related MerchandiseWeaver’s Department StoreThe Mayberry Historical SocietyMayberry Man Movie – Mayberry Man Movie (YouTube channel)iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing listThe Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom Executive producer of Two Chairs No Waiting for Episode #817: Chris Smyrl Be a Patreon patron and support the show – https://www.patreon.com/twochairs
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