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  Was This 70s Rocker Actually a Satanic Cult Leader? (2018 Archive) 23.09.2026 39นาที

  70s rock was built on pure degeneracy, but one iconic guitarist allegedly took things to a whole new level of dark, twisted weirdness. From bizarre occult rituals and creepy groupie encounters to accusations of literal black magic, the stories behind Led Zeppelin make regular rock star antics look like Sunday school. Were these guys just completely burnt-out junkies playing mind games, or was there actually something sinister pulling the strings? We dive into the most unhinged allegations from a new tell-all book and break down whether the hype is real or total bullshit.YOU NEED TO HAVE ALL THE LED ZEPPELIN, AND IT’S HERE IN A SINGLE COLLECTION: https://amzn.to/4hkjSuxWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Lee Payne: Why Cloven Hoof Thinks Its Best Years Are Happening Right Now 23.09.2026 28นาที

  Cloven Hoof has been pounding away at heavy metal for decades, but Lee Payne says something very interesting is happening right now: the band may be in the strongest creative period of its entire career.GET NEVER A PROPHET IN YOUR OWN LAND FROM CLOVEN HOOF ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4qogwKWIn this conversation, Lee gets into the new album Never a Prophet in Your Own Land, why Cloven Hoof keeps pushing itself instead of playing it safe, how Harry Conklin completely changed the band’s songwriting possibilities, and why the new record was far from the end of the road.There’s also the story behind that album title—and why it connects to Cloven Hoof’s history, the British metal press, and the late Russ North in a way that’s much more personal than you’d expect.Then we get into songwriting inspiration, cancelled touring plans, the evolution of heavy metal, and why Lee believes the music has survived for nearly 50 years despite everything the industry has thrown at it.If you’re a fan of Cloven Hoof, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, classic heavy metal, or just musicians who still have something to say, this one is worth your time.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Was Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon Jump Really A Fake? 23.09.2026 47นาที

  Was Evel Knievel’s infamous Snake River Canyon jump the real deal—or was it one giant piece of television trickery?GET THE EVEL KNIEVEL STUNT CYCLE TOY HERE: https://amzn.to/4gRInQNA CMS fan sent in a theory that takes the conspiracy route: maybe Evel was never actually inside the SkyCycle when it launched, maybe the whole thing was camera manipulation, and maybe the “failed” landing was part of the plan.Neeley and Chris Akin tear into that theory while watching the original footage, looking at what can actually be seen during the launch, the parachute failure, the crash, Evel’s rescue, and his condition immediately afterward.And then there’s the bigger question: if this was all fake, why would anybody bother staging a failure?The discussion also gets into the SkyCycle’s intended landing, the later recreation of the jump, Evel’s other crashes, Wembley Stadium, King’s Island, and why comparing Evel’s motorcycle jumps with Robbie Knievel’s is a lot more complicated than simply comparing the numbers.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Were Fake Shoes the Best Souvenir From Korea? 23.09.2026 10นาที

  Chris Akin opens up about one of the strangest souvenirs from his time in Korea: buying ridiculously cheap knockoff shoes and eventually sending around 200 pairs home. That leads into stories about fake Rolexes, custom-made tuxedos, a blood-covered white tux jacket, broken hands, and the very questionable lengths he went to in the 1980s to impress girls.GET ALEX VAN HALEN’S BROTHERS IN HARDCOVER HERE: https://amzn.to/4cGGgwHAnd yes, somehow Corey Hart, Adam Ant, The Romantics and Katrina and the Waves all become part of the story.It’s nostalgia, bad decisions, questionable fashion and classic CMS stupidity all rolled into one conversation.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Is This the Most Unprepared Jeff Beck Interview Ever? 22.09.2026 35นาที

  What happens when you’re supposed to interview the guy who wrote a book about Jeff Beck… and you suddenly realize you know almost nothing about Jeff Beck?Get Steve Rosen’s Jeff Beck Stories: The Original Punk: From Yardbird to The Guitar Shop (Tonechaser) in Hardcover here: https://amzn.to/4AcBnW9 That’s where this conversation goes completely off the rails.There’s also an update on the upcoming CMS book, plans for the 30th-anniversary commemorative logo and merchandise, a brutally honest argument over Pulp Fiction, and a long detour into celebrity-driven sneaker culture involving Nike, Adidas, Puma, Michael Jordan, Run-DMC and Korn.In other words, exactly the kind of conversation you’d expect when nobody is trying too hard to behave.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Can Anything Good Still Come Back? 22.09.2026 28นาที

  Chris Akin and Neeley open up about a brutal week, from a sudden death in Chris’s circle and his mother’s surgery to the grind of work and the increasingly bizarre world they see around them.GET SLAYER’S REPENTLESS LIMITED EDITION BOX SET ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4r8QDzfFrom there, the conversation goes everywhere: Chris’s ongoing attempt to lose weight, AI-generated thumbnails, the insanity of online comments, kids still wearing masks outdoors, Brandon Herrera’s congressional campaign, the state of American politics, and whether the country has reached the point of no return.And naturally, the show takes a hard left turn into a completely unofficial ranking of the women Grok considers the most popular celebrity “jerk-off” targets.It’s a very CMS conversation: serious one minute, completely ridiculous the next.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  CMS LIVE 9/12/26: Are Legacy Bands Turning Their Fans Into Cash Machines? 21.09.2026 3ชม. 24นาที

  Slayer destroys Rocklahoma. Alex Van Halen puts a serious price on nostalgia. And Mötley Crüe finds yet another reason to repackage Too Fast For Love.Is this giving fans something worth buying—or just another trip to the cash register?Neeley and Chris Akin break it all down with the usual unfiltered opinions, sarcasm and metal insanity.SLAYER — REIGN IN BLOOD: https://amzn.to/4yswOVYALEX VAN HALEN — BROTHERS: https://amzn.to/4AsqkZhMÖTLEY CRÜE — TOO FAST FOR LOVE: https://amzn.to/46pMihAJoin the CMS Locals / VIP community for the uncensored CMS experience and exclusive content: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.comWARNING: THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW IS OPINION AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE VIEWS, COMMENTS, JOKES, SPECULATION AND ASSHOLE-ERY EXPRESSED ON THIS PROGRAM ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE HOSTS AND CONTRIBUTORS AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS FACT, NEWS, OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND.#TheClassicMetalShow #CMS #Slayer #VanHalen #MotleyCrue #Rocklahoma #ClassicMetal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  How Much Do Your Favorite 80s And 90s Bands Cost? (2017 Archives) 21.09.2026 1ชม. 55นาที

  The concert business is a total joke, and the asking prices for these washed-up acts will make your jaw drop. Weezy leaked an actual 2017 booking sheet showing what 80s, 90s, and classic rock bands are demanding per show. Neeley and Chris Akin run through the numbers, guessing what these guys command versus what they actually pull in. You won’t believe what some of these one-hit wonders and ghost lineups think they’re worth. Is the live music market completely broken, or are promoters actually dumb enough to pay these rates?KILLER! MEGADETH’S SELF-TITLED FINAL RELEASE ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4xsumxPWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Is This Medical Crisis the Real Reason for Cinderella's Shocking Cancellation? (2008 Archive) 18.09.2026 25นาที

  When a massive summer tour suddenly gets pulled out from under the fans, everyone starts pointing fingers. Is it internal band drama, or did a terrifying medical emergency completely derail their comeback? Eric Brittingham steps up to clear the air about what went down in the rehearsal room right before everything imploded, how a sudden throat issue changed everything, and what this means for his own side project, The Naked Beggars. Plus, hear the raw truth about surviving heart attacks, keeping a band together when you’re married to the singer, and why Lemmy Kilmister will always be the ultimate rock god.DIDN’T EVEN KNOW THIS EXISTED!! CINDERELLA - THE MERCURY YEARS HERE: https://amzn.to/4h7RawzWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Did Yngwie Malmsteen Push Frozen Crown in a New Direction? 18.09.2026 22นาที

  Frozen Crown isn’t exactly backing away from the power metal formula — they’re turning the damn thing up.GET FROZEN CROWN’S THE LEGEND OF THE SIX KINGS HERE: https://amzn.to/3U0v2g1Federico Mondelli explains why The Legend of the Six Kings sounds darker, rougher and more aggressive than what came before, how playing live changed the band’s songwriting, and why one Yngwie Malmsteen song helped define the direction.Then it gets even more interesting: building the band’s fantasy world, finally having the money to bring those ideas to life, touring America with Kamelot, and why Federico refuses to regret the earlier records.This is a great look inside the head of a guy who clearly has a very specific vision — and isn’t afraid to say no when somebody screws with it.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Why Did David Lee Roth Spend $30,000 After Stopping For A Hot Dog? 18.09.2026 53นาที

  David Lee Roth has a story for everything — and this one somehow turns a stop at Pink’s Hot Dogs into a $30,000 private-jet bill.GET VAN HALEN’S STUDIO ALBUMS 1978-1984 HERE: https://amzn.to/4iPQuytDiamond Dave goes deep into the Van Halen days, talking supermodels, chili dogs, missed flights, limousines, private jets and the kind of rock-and-roll excess that makes you wonder how any of these guys survived the ‘80s.And the best part? Neeley and Chris Akin are sitting there watching this absolute insanity unfold and loving every second of it.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Is This the Worst Radio Call In History? (2009 Archive) 17.09.2026 4นาที

  An unruly caller thinks they can step into the ring and command the airwaves, but things take a wild turn real fast. Watch how a simple request turns into complete chaos, unfiltering raw reactions, insults, and classic guitar-shredding showdowns. You have to hear how this caller gets absolutely dismantled on live radio.GREAT NEWS!! PLUSH’S MASS HYSTERIA IS HERE: https://amzn.to/4diD2j2Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Could Classic Rock's Biggest Stars Be Hurting Their Own Legacy? 17.09.2026 46นาที

  How do you know when a rock star has reached the point where it's time to walk away?SCORPIONS’ BOX OF SCORPIONS AVAILABLE HERE: https://amzn.to/46tCCTrThe Scorpions postponing their Las Vegas residency kicks off a much bigger conversation about aging performers, declining live shows and whether continuing to tour can actually damage the legacy an artist spent decades building.GET ALL THE BEST CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/But the discussion doesn't stop there. Could artists like David Lee Roth find a completely different way to stay in the spotlight — one built around stories, fan questions and stripped-down performances instead of trying to recreate the past?And what happened to the old-school system where seeing one established band could lead you to discovering the next great one?It's a pretty damn good argument about where classic rock is headed — and whether the old guard knows when it's time to make room.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Can Don Dokken Survive This Stage Feedback Meltdown? (2016 Archive) 16.09.2026 39นาที

  What happens when a veteran rock frontman loses his cool over bad audio monitor mix issues on stage? Don Dokken found out the hard way after unleashing a viral rant on his own venue crowd. Neeley and Chris Akin dive straight into the brutal fallout from a disastrous Michigan concert where bad sound and outrageous remarks sent half the audience heading for the exit.You Can’t Live Without Dokken’s The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 [5 LP Boxset] - https://amzn.to/4xXFjbLGet the unfiltered backstage truth about what the band members actually said, hear live fan caller reactions from people who were in the venue, and find out if Don Dokken went too far this time.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  BURTON C. BELL: Did Fear Factory's Obsolete See the Future Coming? 16.09.2026 27นาที

  Nearly 30 years later, Fear Factory’s Obsolete isn’t sounding quite as fictional as it once did.GREAT DEAL OF FEAR FACTORY’S OBSOLETE ON SPECIAL EDITION VINYL: https://amzn.to/4xnBYliOn this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Burton C. Bell takes a deep dive into the story behind Obsolete and the completely different way he’s now bringing that story to an audience.Burton explains “Obsolete by Word of Mouth,” his intimate performance built around the original material he wrote for the album, including his handwritten and typed manuscripts, the stories behind the songs, and a theatrical reading of the Obsolete narrative.And here’s where things get weird.Ideas that sounded like futuristic science fiction when Obsolete was released can now hit a lot closer to home. Burton talks about his fascination with apocalyptic science fiction, how writers often use imagined futures to reflect the world they’re actually living in, and why revisiting his own material today has produced some pretty startling reactions from audiences.He also goes back to the making of Obsolete and tells the story of how Fear Factory’s version of Gary Numan’s “Cars” came together — including Numan flying to Vancouver to record his vocals, knocking them out in one take, and then hanging out with Burton for an unlikely trip to the movies to see Dark City.But Burton isn’t simply cashing in on another anniversary by playing the album live.Instead, he’s created an intentionally small and personal experience limited to roughly 50 people, where the audience becomes part of the performance and the story is delivered without the distance of a massive concert.So after almost three decades, the question is pretty damn obvious:Was Obsolete really ahead of its time?Watch and decide for yourself.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Is Journey Already Looking For Its Next Singer? 16.09.2026 59นาที

  John Corabi has finally opened up about what happened with The Dead Daisies — and his explanation has us wondering if walking away was really the only option.JOHN CORABI’S NEW DAY HERE ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4yh2EoyCorabi says he was told the band was taking a year off, only to see plans change around the Live at Stone Dead release and the timing of his solo album. Did the Dead Daisies move the goalposts, or did Corabi simply decide he’d had enough?And then there’s Journey. A Steve Perry look-alike and sound-alike named Hugo Valentin suddenly appeared onstage in Japan to sing “Faithfully.” Was it just a guest appearance, or could Journey be giving fans a preview of what’s next?Two huge rock stories, two very different situations, and plenty for us to argue about.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Could Chris Finally Escape The House? 15.09.2026 59นาที

  Chris has apparently reached the point where the work-home-work-home routine is starting to drive him fucking crazy.So what’s the solution? Get the hell out of the house.GET ALL THE BEST CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/The guys get into getting back to live music, the shows Chris wants to see, and why HammerFall is finally getting another live appearance after all these years. But the conversation also takes a more personal turn as they talk about losing friends, serious health scares, and the uncomfortable realization that you can get way too comfortable doing absolutely nothing.And naturally, it doesn’t stay serious for long. TVs, smartphones, sleeping with talk radio, true crime, and plenty of completely unnecessary CMS oversharing all make their way into the conversation.Maybe getting out of the house really is the cure.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Is Paul Stanley Right About the KISS Sound? (2016 Archive) 14.09.2026 40นาที

  KISS, Paul Stanley, vinyl, studio monitors, Dolby Atmos and Spotify royalties — yeah, this one goes all over the damn place.GET KISS ROCKS VEGAS ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/3VcGbe2The discussion starts with the long-delayed KISS Rocks Vegas Blu-ray/DVD release and its Dolby Atmos presentation before taking a hard left into Paul Stanley’s incredibly detailed thoughts about studio equipment, JBL 4311s, Yamaha NS-10s and Electric Lady Studios.Then comes the vinyl argument: is that famous “warmth” really better, or are you giving up some of the high-end detail in the process?And finally, the conversation gets much more interesting when Stanley’s criticism of streaming and the money artists actually receive from services like Spotify comes into play.It’s KISS, audio nerd territory and the music industry’s streaming mess — with the usual CMS attitude attached.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  CMS LIVE 9/5/26: Why Did The Scorpions Cancel Their Las Vegas Residency? 14.09.2026 3ชม. 38นาที

  The Scorpions were supposed to tear up Las Vegas—but now the residency is canceled. So what the hell happened? Meanwhile, David Lee Roth is back in full-on DLR mode, Zakk Wylde has some thoughts about the death of the traditional album, and John Corabi explains why he walked away from The Dead Daisies. But is Corabi telling the whole story, or just polishing the exit?GET SCORPIONS BOX OF SCORPIONS BOX SET HERE: https://amzn.to/4gVR23jAdd in the usual unfiltered opinions, questionable logic, and absolutely no shortage of metal insanity, and this episode goes places fast.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Did Dylan Avery Really Change How We See 9/11? 11.09.2026 35นาที

  What happens when a low-budget documentary suddenly becomes one of the most talked-about films on the internet?GET THE TRIGGER BY DAVID ICKE: https://amzn.to/4ioHdNODylan Avery became the face of Loose Change, a documentary that exploded into the public conversation and turned its young filmmaker into one of the most recognizable names associated with the 9/11 conspiracy-documentary phenomenon.This interview is a flashback to Avery discussing the film, the reaction it generated, and what it was like to find yourself at the center of a conversation that went far beyond filmmaking.If you remember Loose Change, this is a serious trip down the rabbit hole. If you don’t, it’s a fascinating look at how an independent film became an internet-era cultural lightning rod.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe