Best Bijoux Podcasts (2025)

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S09E03 - Art Deco⏐Josephine Baker’s secret bracelet 15:13

4d ago15:13

15:13

Can jewelry be used as an instrument in liberation or a tool in the struggle for freedom? It is the early 20th century. The world is abuzz with countless battles: those that tear nations apart, but also those for women’s rights. It is in this tumultuous context that the Art Deco movement emerges. The jewelry pieces born from this artistic movement …

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S09E02 - Art Deco⏐Raymond Templier, a passion for speed 14:23

11d ago14:23

14:23

Movie stars have always worn jewelry. In the 1920s, the Art Deco style gradually took over red carpets and film reels. Worn by some of the greatest actresses of the day, from Louise Brooks to Brigitte Helm, Art-Deco jewelry was the epitome of modern beauty. Raymond Templier, one of the leading jewelry-makers of that time, seized this opportunity to…

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S09E01 - Art Deco⏐A bouquet of roses by Van Cleef & Arpels 13:37

18d ago13:37

13:37

Where do new ideas come from? What is the genesis of those masterpieces that have redefined Modernity? At the beginning of the 20th century, a revolutionary artistic movement emerged, with the ambition of changing everything. This movement was Art Deco. A new style, with clean, pure lines that owes its name to an event with global repercussions, he…

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Delve into the splendor of Art Deco treasures 1:08

25d ago1:08

1:08

Jewelry is often turned towards the future… In the interwar period, changes were stirring in the world of creative design. Jewelry was imbued with Modernity: radical forms, new materials, speed, lightness... These novel jewelry pieces reflected the changing standards of beauty. In this new season, Voice of Jewels takes listeners to the heart of a c…

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S08E04 - Treasure⏐The Secret Treasure of the High Priest of Pop Art 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

He is known as the most important American artist of the second half of the 20th century. A Pop icon par excellence, rumor has it that he once declared: “It would be glamorous to be reincarnated as a great big ring on Liz Taylor’s finger.” In a sense, that is exactly what he did. When he died, a veritable treasure trove was discovered, hidden in hi…

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S08E03 - Treasure⏐The Hidden treasure of Colmar 10:02

2M ago10:02

10:02

Some treasures tell beautiful stories. Others are connected to tragedies... As is the case with the Jewish Treasure of Colmar. Hidden in dramatic circumstances, it was miraculously preserved. The treasure, comprising objects of a rare luxury, along with more modest items, is the witness to a past filled with darkness, but also with light. Voice of …

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S08E02 - Treasure⏐An Urban Treasure : The Cheapside Hoard 12:27

2M ago12:27

12:27

Treasures have been found at the bottom of the sea, in the jungle, in fields … usually far removed from human habitation. But there have been some remarkable exceptions! A few feet underground, in the middle of one of London’s busiest streets, the Cheapside wooden chest managed to conceal its secrets for three hundred years. Without doubt, the most…

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S08E01 - Treasure⏐The sunken treasure of Belitung 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

Some treasures disappear forever ... but others resurface. Like the sunken treasure of Belitung. Once submerged in a reef, somewhere in the Java Sea, the treasure now holds pride of place, in the heart of the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore. Presented in a display that evokes the benevolent and impetuous waves on which it once sailed, the B…

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Discover the tales of history's great treasures 0:57

3M ago0:57

0:57

Swallowed by the sea, buried, hidden behind walls or concealed… True treasure troves have always known the best place to hide. And when to reappear and surprise us! Harboring tales worthy of an adventure novel, they often contain fascinating secrets. In this new season of The Voice of Jewels, we travel from the Java Sea to the entrails of London to…

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S07E04 - Literature⏐Tolkien and the power of the ring 13:35

4M ago13:35

13:35

Some jewels have only ever existed in books, and this is probably why they are so famous. Tolkien’s rings are amongst those mythical jewels found only in fiction, created thanks to their talented author. However, Tolkien did in fact, attempt to anchor his iconic rings to a true story and it is possible that a very real jewel served as his inspirati…

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S07E03 - Literature⏐Salammbô, the quintessential femme fatale and the unique brooch by René Lalique 13:08

5M ago13:08

13:08

“It was in Megara, a suburb of Carthage, in the gardens of Hamilcar…” This is the opening sentence of Salammbô, Flaubert’s great historical novel, which has become a cult classic. Just like its heroine … the Carthaginian princess with dazzling finery and a tragic destiny. Salammbô was a profound source of inspiration to the artists of the Belle Épo…

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S07E02 - Literature⏐Sarah Bernhardt, the Jewels of The Princess Faraway 11:30

5M ago11:30

11:30

In 1895, Sarah Bernhardt, then known as ‘the empress of the theatre’, had just acquired a theatre in Paris, on the Place du Châtelet: the Théâtre de la Renaissance. And to launch it, she needed a play. Or rather: a success. Sarah Bernhardt commissioned a young up-and-coming playwright, Edmond Rostand, to write a historical drama in her honour, enti…

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S07E01 - Literature⏐The extraordinary academician’s sword of Jean Cocteau 13:24

5M ago13:24

13:24

It's well known that the sword is the prerogative of knights and musketeers. But did you know that the weapon could also be transformed into a living symbol of the talents of men and women of letters? And sometimes even into exceptional pieces of jewellery... In 1955, Jean Cocteau faced a major challenge: to become the first academician to design h…

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Discover the history of these jewels from the pages of some of the most beautiful works of literature 0:57

6M ago0:57

0:57

Jewels can tell stories… they can also inspire them… The greatest writers, actresses, and poets have forged masterpieces from jewels, gems, and precious metals. While some pieces really exist, others do so only in the realm of the imagination. This new season of Voice of Jewels takes listeners on a journey of discovery… From a cursed gold ring to t…

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S06E04 - Talismans⏐The Jade Bracelets of China’s Empress Cixi 14:49

6M ago14:49

14:49

This is the penultimate chapter in the story of Cixi, Empress Dowager of the Qing dynasty, renowned for her enduring love of different types of jade. Even more precious than gold or diamonds, jade is considered the ultimate good luck charm. Over time, it has become a symbol associated with China’s emperors and empresses. Steeped in legends and myth…

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S06E03 - Talismans⏐Napoleon’s Immortal Scarab Beetle 12:51

6M ago12:51

12:51

Can a piece of jewelry save a life? Or guarantee eternity? Napoleon Bonaparte believed this to be the case. His military campaigns around the world had already introduced him to the supernatural power of jewelry... But it was after escaping death a first time that his faith in the power of jewelry was properly set. So much so that he imagined a str…

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S06E02 - Talismans⏐Catherine de Medici's Love Talisman 11:59

6M ago11:59

11:59

Have you ever heard of abraxas? These are talismans in the shape of oblong shields, covered with motifs inspired by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, and engraved with Kabbalistic prayers, Hebrew words, and magical symbols. One could easily believe that these strange jewelry pieces belong to the wizards of tales and legends… And yet, they were …

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S06E01 - Talismans⏐Jackie Cochran’s Charm Necklace 13:02

7M ago13:02

13:02

Pilots are sometimes superstitious, and Jackie Cochran, one of the first female pilots in the American Air Force, is no exception… She is never injured and never has an accident. Her luck seems endless. But there is a reason for this, a necklace assembling a variety of lucky charms into a single object. A charm necklace…a piece of jewelry said to b…

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Discover the Secrets of Talisman Jewelry 0:43

7M ago0:43

0:43

There’s something enchanting about jewelry. Some pieces more than others… Imagine a bracelet with the power to win the favor of the gods, an amulet that makes someone fall in love, and a ring that brings eternal life! Down through the centuries, some of history’s greatest men and women have used talismans in their quest for sovereignty or protectio…

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[Summer Odysseys] E04⏐One Piece, on a quest to pirate treasures 9:37

8M ago9:37

9:37

The origins of a jewel often lie in a story of adventures… Eiichiro Oda’s manga One Piece is one of the most popular manga in the history of comics. In typical shonen fashion - a shonen is a tale of adventure and initiation – One Piece tells the story of a young hero on a quest for nothing less than… a treasure! Discover the full season "Iconic Jew…

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[Summer Odysseys] E03⏐The First Pearl 9:45

8M ago9:45

9:45

The origins of a jewel often lie in a story of adventures… Pearls have always been considered precious. Almost miraculous. According to more than one legend, they fell to Earth from the Moon! Others say that they are the fruit of thunder. Some say that they are the seed or even the tears of the gods… That is why the attempt to find the very first p…

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[Summer Odysseys] E02⏐The Rao Golden Pectoral 9:56

8M ago9:56

9:56

The origins of a jewel often lie in a story of adventures… If I told you there is an African country whose soil harbors a mineral with amazing powers that is used for making stunning, magical objects! Well, this country does exist and is no imaginary land. And the fascinating metal that was extracted from it was none other than gold. It’s the gold …

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[Summer Odysseys] E01⏐Louis XIV’s Great Blue Diamond 15:19

8M ago15:19

15:19

The origins of a jewel often lie in a story of adventures… Our journey takes us around the world, from the Indian empire to King Louis XIV’s court in Versailles. It is one of the world’s most famous diamonds as well as probably the most intriguing. It disrupted the lives of all who approached it, including that of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, the man w…

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Discover The Great Odysseys, a summer special series from L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts 0:44

9M ago0:44

0:44

The origins of a jewel often lie in a story of adventures… The quest of those who crossed oceans, traveled around continents and conquered our imaginations. They explored buried treasures from pre-Columbian kingdoms to the Indian Ocean, via the shores of the United Arab Emirates. A treasure quest through History with 4 episodes highlights from prev…

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S05E04 - Pearls⏐Marilyn's Pearls 14:38

9M ago14:38

14:38

Forget gold chains and big stones! One of the most sought-after accessories for male celebrities in Hollywood and elsewhere is none other than the pearl necklace! A$AP Rocky, Usher, Joe Jonas, Harry Styles, Timothée Chalamet, Shawn Mendes, Pharrell Williams… The list of wearers and admirers is endless. But do you know the story behind Marilyn Monro…

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S05E03 - Pearls⏐A Craddle of Pearls 13:57

10M ago13:57

13:57

Far from being round and regular, “baroque pearls” have strange and unique shapes. Long considered wonders of nature, they inspired goldsmiths throughout the Renaissance and into the Baroque and Neo-Classical periods. Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici, known as the last descendent of the House of Medici, had a passion for such pearls. Voice of Jewels, a …

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S05E02 - Pearls⏐La Peregrina 9:43

10M ago9:43

9:43

Richard Burton, one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors, decided to give his beloved an extraordinary piece of jewelry... For Richard’s heart belonged to a star. An immense, internationally renowned star by the name of Elizabeth Taylor. And his gift is unlike any other... It's a royal pearl, once worn by the queens of England and Spain: La Pere…

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S05E01 - Pearls⏐The First Pearl 9:45

10M ago9:45

9:45

Pearls have always been considered precious. Almost miraculous. According to more than one legend, they fell to Earth from the Moon! Others say that they are the fruit of thunder. Some say that they are the seed or even the tears of the gods… That is why the attempt to find the very first pearl is a fascinating quest, shrouded in mystery! Voice of …

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Discover the Legend of Pearls 0:47

11M ago0:47

0:47

Tears of Aphrodite or drops fallen from the sky, symbols of purity and majesty... Pearls have long been a source of fascination. The latest season of Voice of Jewels takes you on a journey... Meet pearl fishermen from Neolithic times, a famous Renaissance queen, and two of Hollywood’s best-loved stars. Get ready to embark on a quest to discover jew…

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S04EP04 - Jewels & Comics⏐Castafiore's Stolen Jewels 14:10

11M ago14:10

14:10

She’s undoubtedly the most famous opera singer in the world. Chased by journalists from around the world, every one of her recitals at La Scala in Milan, or at the Metropolitan in New York have unleashed passions. Of course, I am talking about Bianca Castafiore. We might have never been able to hear her voice but we’re all familiar with her figure,…

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S04E03 - Jewels & Comics⏐The Infinity Gauntlet, a superpowered piece of jewelry 13:31

11M ago13:31

13:31

Some superheroes draw their powers from precious stones. Well, gems, to be more precise. Gems that are endowed with the power to control time or space, or even the mind. This is the saga of an out of this world piece of jewelry that was first published in an American comic book in the early 70’s, and now brought to the silver screen by Marvel Studi…

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S04E02 - Jewels & Comics⏐Corto Maltese’s Gold Earring 10:15

12M ago10:15

10:15

In comics, jewels are often at the core of the plot. But they also may be the hero’s attribute like in the adventures of Corto Maltese, the famous romantic pirate born out of the imagination of Italian author Hugo Pratt in 1967. What turned Corto Maltese into an icon is precisely the jewel he always wears on his left ear : a gold hoop earring. Voic…

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S04E01 - Jewels & Comics⏐One Piece, on a quest to pirate treasures 9:37

12M ago9:37

9:37

Eiichiro Oda’s manga One Piece is one of the most popular manga in the history of comics. In typical shonen fashion - a shonen is a tale of adventure and initiation – One Piece tells the story of a young hero on a quest for nothing less than… a treasure! Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels…

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Discover Iconic Jewels of Comic Books 0:42

1y ago0:42

0:42

Anything can happen in comic books. You can own beautiful jewels, steal them or even find magical precious objects capable of changing destiny! Indeed, jewels and comic books share a common history filled with adventures and beauty. Voice of Jewels' new season explores the world of manga and comics of all kinds. Let us take you on an adventure fill…

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S03E04 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The Man with a Midas touch 15:41

1y ago15:41

15:41

From museums to exhibit spaces, one cannot stop marveling at this artist’s work. Daniel Brush had a golden touch. Painter and sculptor, Brush crafts gold with finesse and creativity, as if he were an alchemist. He can improvise with as much spontaneous creativity as a jazz musician during a jamming session… The Second Dome is one of his most iconic…

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S03E03 - Gold's Amazing Saga ⏐The Pre-Columbian Claw Necklace 12:52

1y ago12:52

12:52

Many legends have been told about the gold of Pre-Columbian civilisations of the Americas. Imagine… Finding gold deep in the middle of the jungle is a dream that has long tantalized the Western world. The peoples of South America did leave traces and genuine treasures behind them… Among these wonders, there is an odd, striking piece which looks as …

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S03E02 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The Rao Golden Pectoral 9:56

1y ago9:56

9:56

If I told you there is an African country whose soil harbors a mineral with amazing powers that is used for making stunning, magical objects! Well, this country does exist and is no imaginary land. And the fascinating metal that was extracted from it was none other than gold. It’s the gold that jewels and holy objects were made out of. The same gol…

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S03E01 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The River-God’s Etruscan Pendant 12:01

1y ago12:01

12:01

The history of gold is quite a saga. Some of its chapters have been written by surprising collectors, showcasing masterpieces fashioned by master goldsmiths throughout its history. The fascinating “River-God pendant” is one of those masterpieces. This piece of jewelry was designed by Etruscan goldsmiths during ancient times. It astonished and even …

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Discover the Gold’s Amazing Saga 0:56

1y ago0:56

0:56

Gold is the flesh of the gods. The Sun’s sweat. A King's power. Throughout the centuries, this precious metal has been at the root of bold actions and it has never ceased to inspire stunning pieces… From ancient Italy to New York, from medieval Senegal to Colombia, the history of gold is quite a saga… showcasing masterpieces fashioned by master gol…

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S02E04 - The Blue Diamond⏐The Final Mysteries of the Great Blue Diamond 14:01

1y ago14:01

14:01

The Hope Diamond has lived through its own veritable Odyssey. From the time of its first sale in London at the beginning of the 18th century, all the way to its sudden appearance in Washington, hidden in a brown paper envelope with a two dollar postmark … This fabulous blue diamond is now at home under high-security glass in the Smithsonian Institu…

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S02E03 - The Blue Diamond⏐The Captivating Hope Diamond 11:59

1y ago11:59

11:59

Imagine a story at times tragic yet at other times magical with a lost diamond as its common thread… a blue diamond standing for hope and fortune, love and special feelings... The Heart of the Ocean, the jewel at the core of the Titanic movie's plot. But the Heart of the Ocean is no fictitious jewel. It was inspired by a real jewel and an equally f…

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S02E02 - The Blue Diamond⏐The Golden Fleece Insignia 13:55

1y ago13:55

13:55

Wouldn't you say jewelry empowers us? Don't some jewels make us feel invincible ? Some stones and diamonds might. Take our blue diamond for example. In any case, that is how some kings felt as they collected gems, had them set on their crowns and had exuberant sets of jewelry and insignia designed as a means to display their power. The famous Golde…

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S02E01 - The Blue Diamond⏐Louis XIV’s Great Blue Diamond 15:23

1y ago15:23

15:23

They say diamonds are forever… but is that really true? That said, it is true that some have been known to last a very long time, sometimes going through some rather unexpected transformations. The Great Blue Diamond is one of those. Its incredible tale is the stuff of legend and myth. Our journey takes us around the world, from the Indian empire t…

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Discover the Blue Diamond's One Thousand and One Lives 0:47

1+ y ago0:47

0:47

They say diamonds are forever. Some have such a surprisingly rich tale to tell that you would think they had had one thousand and one lives! The Great Blue Diamond is one of those. Its barely believable story is the stuff myths are made of. Discover the Blue Diamond's One Thousand and One Lives, the latest podcast season of Voice of Jewels. A podca…

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S01E04 - Sentimental Jewels⏐Rihanna's Wedding Grillz, or the Making of a Myth 9:00

1+ y ago9:00

9:00

Ever wondered why lovers kneel on one knee to ask, “will you marry me”? It’s actually less about the kneeling - it’s more about the ring… Engagement rings are part of a tradition which dates back to Ancient Rome. They symbolized a legally binding commitment, reserved for the most solemn of oaths. Pretty unromantic... Things have changed quite a bit…

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S01E03 - Sentimental Jewels⏐Lou's Ring, or Apollinaire's War Poems 12:04

1+ y ago12:04

12:04

Did you know that in the trenches of World War I, soldiers made... jewelry? In the chaos and horror of war, love still exists! But how did a simple aluminum ring, fashioned in the midst of turmoil from a German shell, end up at the heart of one of the greatest love stories in literature? The wild love of Guillaume Apollinaire for the beautiful and …

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S01E02 - Sentimental Jewels⏐Jeanne du Barry's Necklace, or the Diamonds of Courtesans 13:05

1+ y ago13:05

13:05

Diamonds are often thought to have been exclusively reserved for kings and queens, treasures meant for royalty. However, there is another category of individuals who adorned themselves with these precious gems, treating them as trophies and even weapons for liberation - the courtesans! At the forefront of these courtesans is a woman whose romantic …

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S01E01 - Sentimental Jewels⏐The Lover's Eye, or the Secret Love of King George IV 9:56

1+ y ago9:56

9:56

Look at me... That's what jewelry tells us. Because jewelry is always about gaze... and... feelings! But then, what do you do... when gazes have to remain secret? And feelings, clandestine?... What do you do in the case of a Secret Affair? That's exactly what Prince George, the heir to the English throne, wondered one day in 1785... He who was hope…

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Discover Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. 1:00

1+ y ago1:00

1:00

What do Bianca Castafiore and Rihanna have in common? What about the Andes Mountains and the Château de Versailles? And JRR Tolkien and James Cameron? Here’s a hint: they’ve been around since the dawn of time. They’ve induced passion and powerful emotions. Sometimes quaint or ostentatious… They’re jewels. Whether connected with feelings or power, w…

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Heather Riske - Feast Magazine 40:12

3y ago40:12

40:12

One of our lost episodes! Here were sit down with Heather Riske of Feast Magazine! This is an unedited episode that we never posted from back in the day. Please enjoy!By We Eat Stuff STL

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