SpongeBob BingePants

Tom Kenny: SpongeBob Himself (Pt 2) Aug 04, 2022

In part two of this special season finale, Tom Kenny breaks down where he sees SpongeBob in cartoon history, reminisces on performing as Patchy The Pirate in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, and unpacks what it’s like to voice direct all three SpongeBob shows. Then, in another “Ask Me Anything” segment, Tom answers more listener-submitted questions! Plus, don’t miss the “I’m Ready! Challenge” where our hosts test Tom’s truly masterful cartoon voice-over talent.

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Tom Kenny: SpongeBob Himself (Pt 1) Jul 28, 2022

SpongeBob. Gary. The French Narrator. Patchy The Pirate. Old Man Walker. Beyond playing all of these characters (and so many more), Tom Kenny has been integral in the creation and evolution of the SpongeBob Universe. In part one of this two-part season finale, Tom takes us on his journey from Rocko’s Modern Life to SpongeBob, sharing stories about his creative relationship with Stephen Hillenburg and the discovery of SpongeBob’s voice. Then, in a new “Ask Me Anything” segment, Tom answers questions from you, our listeners! Don’t miss part 2 of this Tom Kenny interview next week.

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SpongeBob In Stop-Motion with Seamus Walsh and Mark Caballero from Screen Novelties Jul 21, 2022

Right from the first shot of the opening theme, SpongeBob established itself as a multimedia cartoon that showed viewers the magic of combining various forms of animation with live-action, and beyond. Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh, and the entire Screen Novelties team have undertaken the unique challenge of translating SpongeBob’s cartoony sensibility into stop-motion animation. In this special love letter to stop-motion itself, Mark and Seamus reveal exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from their 20+ years working with the SpongeBob team.

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Sirena Irwin: The Many Voices of Bikini Bottom Jul 14, 2022

Without Sirena Irwin’s versatile voice-over acting, Bikini Bottom would feel empty. From the background characters that made you belly laugh, to Lady Upturn and SpongeBob’s mother, Sirena’s many voices have been integral to the SpongeBob Universe since the very beginning. In this fast-paced and hysterical interview, Sirena discusses how SpongeBob changed the course of her life, leading to the incredible acting and directing career she has today.

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Carolyn Lawrence: The Science of Sandy Cheeks Jul 07, 2022

Take a dive down into the treedome to study everyone’s favorite underwater squirrel: Sandy Cheeks! Carolyn shares her audition stories, why she would love to meet the other Sandy voice actors around the world, and what she has learned from playing such a confident character.

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Storyboard Stories and The Future of SpongeBob with Director Dave Cunningham Jun 30, 2022

Supervising Director Dave Cunningham has worked on SpongeBob since Season 4, making him one of the show’s most loyal veteran artists. Dave not only had a hand in classic moments throughout SpongeBob’s history, like the meme-worthy “mocking SpongeBob”, but he also shares how he’s set the stage for the future of the series by recruiting and mentoring the talent needed to keep this cartoon tiki torch burning.

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SpongeBob Trivia Game Show with Writer Danny Giovannini and Network Executive Lianna Cohen Jun 23, 2022

In this special podcast-turned-game-show episode, Hector puts Frankie’s SpongeBob knowledge to the test, throwing him up against two of the SpongeBob crew’s biggest trivia experts: Writer Danny Giovannini, and Network Executive Lianna Cohen. Danny, Lianna, and Frankie play a series of nautical quiz games to compete for the one and only Golden Pineapple.

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Ethan Slater and Wesley Taylor on SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical Jun 16, 2022

Bringing cartoon characters to life on stage is no easy feat. After Ethan Slater took on the role of a lifetime playing SpongeBob in the Broadway musical, he was given one key piece of advice from the original SpongeBob Tom Kenny: “Never wear yellow. You can sometimes wear a red tie.” Wesley Taylor first approached his equally daunting role as Plankton by adding an ankle-burning bounce to every step. The behind-the-stage stories from the infamous SpongeBob musical seem endless — from wacky auditions to hilarious first aid emergencies, Wesley and Ethan give us a glimpse into what it took to make Broadway’s best show ever, “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical.”

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Storyboard Revisionist Eliza Herndon Rewatches Scaredy Pants / I Was A Teenage Gary Jun 09, 2022

Though current SpongeBob Universe storyboard revisionist Eliza Herndon was born after SpongeBob premiered, she carries the wisdom of a cartoonist that worked through the golden era of animation. In brand new segments like Eliza’s Cartoon History Corner and Animation Breakdown, she brings deeper level insights to help our hosts dissect two of SpongeBob’s freakiest episodes.

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Rodger Bumpass on Voicing Squidward Jun 02, 2022

Take a tour of the world’s largest SpongeBob art and merchandise collection held by Rodger Bumpass, who is best known as the voice of Squidward Tentacles. From establishing that rhythmic laugh to the story behind his famous recumbent bicycle, Rodger reminisces on the early years of developing Squidward’s character.

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The SpongeBob Pitch Meeting with Network Executive Eric Coleman May 26, 2022

Not many people can say they were in the room where the notorious SpongeBob pitch meeting happened — Eric Coleman not only experienced the joy of Stephen Hillenburg’s pitch, but helped greenlight SpongeBob with the belief that the fundamentals of the show were “rock solid”. Eric explores what he saw in SpongeBob during those early stages, how the cartoon has influenced a generation of animation, and shares his philosophies about what makes great art.

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical with Gavin Lee and Danny Skinner May 19, 2022

Ever wondered what it might be like to go from cartoon to reality? Gavin Lee and Danny Skinner were given the distinct privilege of playing Squidward and Patrick in SpongeBob’s experimental and explosive Broadway musical. Hear stories from the stage as Gavin and Danny share their unique experience of physically embodying the cartooniest cartoon characters, and all the challenges along the way.

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Carlos Alazraqui: A Man With A Million Cartoon Voices May 12, 2022

Carlos Alazraqui is the voice behind more cartoon characters than the average brain can process. Rocko from Rocko’s Modern Life. Lazlo from Camp Lazlo. The Taco Bell Chihuahua. Crocker from Fairly Odd Parents. SpongeBob characters like Nobby Narwhal and Scooter the Dude. And the list goes on and on. Allow our hosts to guide you through a jam-packed interview with almost-endless voices and impressions from Carlos himself, a true force of nature.

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Superfan Amanda Teel Rewatches The Chaperone / Employee Of The Month May 05, 2022

When competing in SpongeBob SmartyPants, the official SpongeBob quiz show, fitness influencer Amanda Teel (aka Simply Mander) won the golden pineapple, crowning her a true SpongeBob superfan. In this episode, Amanda shares her very own secret Breakfast Krabby Patty formula and who she thinks the healthiest character in Bikini Bottom is (and why), all while unpacking her two favorite episodes with Hector and Frankie.

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Derek Drymon: From SpongeBoy To SpongeBob (Pt 2) Apr 28, 2022

Are ya ready kids?! In the second part of this jam-packed interview, Derek shares the origin story of the iconic SpongeBob theme song, tales from developing The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and his philosophy on why anyone has the potential to create something special.

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Derek Drymon: From SpongeBoy To SpongeBob (Pt 1) Apr 21, 2022

Like Hector always says, SpongeBob was born from the perfect combination of the right people in the right place at the right time. Few people embody this more than Derek Drymon: the perfect creative partner to creator Stephen Hillenburg. Derek indulges our hosts in the history of SpongeBob, from his amorphous origins to the loveable square we know him as today.

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MuscleBob BuffPants / Squidward, The Unfriendly Ghost Apr 14, 2022

Meme Moments. Frankie’s Marine Biology Corner. Fun Fun Fun Facts – and the fun doesn’t stop there. Enjoy all these fan-favorite segments, games, and more as Hector and Frankie rewatch two episodes jam-packed with more belly laughs than their stomachs can handle.

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Bill Fagerbakke: The Inner Machinations Of Patrick Star’s Mind (Pt 2) Apr 07, 2022

Bill Fagerbakke (the voice of Patrick Star) continues his fun-filled interview. Bill dives further down memory lane and shares stories about making The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Comic-Con, working with his television best friend Tom Kenny, and Stephen Hillenburg in the voice-over booth. Then, they all play a game of “Finish That Line”, truly testing Bill’s SpongeBob memory bank.

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Bill Fagerbakke: The Inner Machinations Of Patrick Star’s Mind (Pt 1) Mar 31, 2022

Ever wondered how Patrick Star's mind really works? Bill Fagerbakke, the voice of Patrick, shares what it's truly like to tap into the beautiful, silly inner workings of Patrick’s mind. Bill also spills never-before-heard behind the scenes stories with our hosts, like using helium tanks in the pilot record session, what it’s like to laugh like Patrick, and the very moment his eyes were opened to the true genius of SpongeBob.

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Writer Andrew Goodman Rewatches Culture Shock / F.U.N. Mar 24, 2022

Back in 2005, when these iconic episodes were rerunning on Nickelodeon constantly, Andrew Goodman was writing a 14-page thesis about The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. Not only did the essay get him into film school, but it was not long before he landed a dream internship: working with his heroes on SpongeBob. Now, more than fifteen years later, Andrew is writing for all three SpongeBob shows. Andrew discusses his Nickelodeon career path with Hector and Frankie, showcases his character voice impressions, and brings his unique perspective as a long-time fan, student and now writer of SpongeBob.

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Lori Alan: Being Pearl Krabs Mar 17, 2022

Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra” in Legend of Korra) joins Hector as a guest host to interview the one and only Lori Alan, voice of Pearl Krabs. Lori shares stories about her first SpongeBob recording session, creating music for the show with Tom Kenny, and the mystery of Pearl’s mother. Then, our hosts test Lori’s whale-like memory with a good old game of “Finish That Line”.

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Janet Varney Rewatches Nature Pants / Opposite Day Mar 10, 2022

Not only does Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra” in Legend of Korra) co-host Nickelodeon’s official companion podcast to Avatar: The Last Airbender, “Avatar: Braving The Elements”, she also loves SpongeBob SquarePants. So, in the vein of the classic Jimmy Timmy Power Hour, we decided to create a Nicktoon podcast crossover episode! Janet joins Hector to unpack their favorite moments, improvise jingles, discover meme origins, and discuss the big differences between the SpongeBob and Avatar universes.

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Clancy Brown: The Many Layers Of Mr. Krabs Mar 03, 2022

Starship Troopers. The Shawshank Redemption. Dexter. John Wick. To the untrained eye, SpongeBob SquarePants may not fit into this list of credits. Though if you really know Clancy Brown outside of his Internet-breaking IMDb page, you would know that nobody else could possibly play Mr. Krabs. Clancy helps our hosts unpack the many layers under Krabs’s shell, why SpongeBob feels like his real job, and his latest method for trying to decipher the genius of Stephen Hillenburg’s characters and world.

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Jill Talley: Karen, Conspiracies and Computers Feb 24, 2022

From starring in hilarious comedy sketches at the Second City and Mr. Show to a prolific cartoon voice-over career, Jill Talley is inspiring the next generation of future comedy greats like herself. In this episode, Jill reflects on the evolution of Karen’s character, ad-libbing with Mr. Lawrence in the studio, her thoughts on the famous Mrs. Puff conspiracy theories, and what it’s like to voice Squidina Star on The Patrick Star Show.

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Storyboard Artist April “Pinkie” Davis Rewatches Sandy’s Rocket / Squeaky Boots Feb 17, 2022

When this episode of SpongeBob SquarePants first aired, April “Pinkie” Davis was just four years old. Little did she know at the time, she would have her dream job working as a storyboard artist on SpongeBob decades later. Pinkie looks back at what her kid brain was thinking when first watching these hilarious SpongeBob episodes, like how badly she wanted Sandy’s net gadget and her nightmares of those squeaking boots. Then, in Frankie’s Marine Biology Corner, we learn about Mr. Krabs’s exoskeleton.

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Jay Lender: Creating Classic Moments Like Nosferatu Feb 10, 2022

If there’s one thing SpongeBob fans know Jay Lender for, it’s bringing Nosferatu to Bikini Bottom. Beyond that, Jay Lender has written and directed classics like Hall Monitor, Pressure, Opposite Day, Bubble Buddy and much more. Jay sits with Hector and Frankie to discuss everything from his work on Hey Arnold to the very experimental SpongeBob comics and of course the legacy of his unforgettable vampire gag in Graveyard Shift.

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Rodger Bumpass: Voicing Squidward And His SpongeBob Collection Feb 03, 2022

Not only does Rodger Bumpass voice Squidward Tentacles, as well as various other hilarious characters on all three SpongeBob series, but he also holds the world’s biggest SpongeBob art and merchandise collection. From establishing that rhythmic laugh to the story behind his famous recumbent bicycle, Rodger reminisces on the early years of developing Squidward’s character. Then, we take an audio tour through Rodger’s home museum.

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Ted Seko Rewatches Hall Monitor / Jellyfish Jam Jan 27, 2022

Veteran artist Ted Seko joins our hosts to unpack what makes these classic storyboards so darn funny. Ted discusses how valuable it is to look back at past episodes like these to pull inspiration for character expressions and comedic timing. Then, Hector asks Professor Frankie everyone’s biggest burning marine biology question: can you milk a jellyfish?

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Voicing Mrs. Puff With Mary Jo Catlett Jan 20, 2022

Mary Jo Catlett sits down with Frankie and Hector to discuss everyone’s favorite pufferfish boating school teacher: Mrs. Puff. From Broadway musicals to notorious pest control commercials, Mary Jo Catlett’s character acting career has spanned generations. She shares hilarious stories about her five auditions for SpongeBob, fans who recognize her amazing voice, and why she loves her character so much.

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Writing SpongeBob With Kaz Jan 13, 2022

Underground cartoonist Kaz was a huge fan of SpongeBob SquarePants when it first aired, so much so that he would tape and rewatch episodes from his apartment in New York City. Little did Kaz know at the time, creator Stephen Hillenburg was a huge fan of his comics. When Kaz received a phone call to come write and storyboard for the show, he nearly fainted with excitement. Since joining the team, Kaz has written unforgettable episodes of SpongeBob, Kamp Koral, and The Patrick Star Show.

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Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy / Pickles Jan 06, 2022

Hector, our resident comic-book expert, breaks down every reference nodded to in this introduction to Bikini Bottom’s favorite (retired) superheroes, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. Then Frankie unpacks how human SpongeBob can be, especially when we see him suffer crippling anxiety.

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Showrunning SpongeBob With Marc Ceccarelli & Vincent Waller (Pt 2) Dec 30, 2021

A lot has changed since 2017 when Hector originally interviewed the SpongeBob showrunners on the Nickelodeon Animation Podcast. The tragic passing of its creator and the expansion of the SpongeBob Universe marked a new era for the beloved series. Despite all that has changed Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller have carried the torch throughout these evolutions. Through hard work and collaboration with veteran artists and writers they have stayed true to its original vision, voice and timeless humor.

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Showrunning SpongeBob With Marc Ceccarelli & Vincent Waller (Pt 1) Dec 23, 2021

While our hosts celebrate the holidays, they look back on a two part interview Hector did with SpongeBob Universe showrunners Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller, that originally aired on the Nickelodeon Animation Podcast. Hear krusty insights on how the team collaborates to crack a story and bring visual life to the written word, relying on the incomparable brilliance of many artists, until each episode is grilled to Krabby Patty perfection.

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Creating SpongeBob Yellow With Teale Wang & Carolyn Lawrence Dec 16, 2021

Best friends Teale Wang, the “Color Queen,” and voice actor Carolyn Lawrence, Sandy Cheeks, reminisce about the early years of the show, including how Teale hand-created the colors for every character by mixing paint. From the Pantone award-winning “SpongeBob Yellow” to the notorious “Nickelodeon Orange,” Teale invented colors that shaped childhoods around the world.

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Pizza Delivery / Home Sweet Pineapple Dec 09, 2021

Can we blame Mr. Krabs for the famously unsatisfied, angry Krusty Krab pizza customer? Why would Squidward stand up for SpongeBob? Plus, we’re taken to Frankie’s Marine Biology Corner, where Professor Grande teaches us about real nematodes. Hector claims “Pizza Delivery” is his favorite SpongeBob segment of all time, and Frankie says the same about “Home Sweet Pineapple.” Though we all know both will change their minds as they continue their binge...Let’s just let them believe it, at least for this 25 minute conversation.

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Producing SpongeBob With Jennie Monica Dec 02, 2021

She started as Stephen Hillenburg’s personal assistant, worked her way up to be executive producer of SpongeBob SquarePants and, now, Jennie Monica is a VP at Nickelodeon Animation. She worked on the show since season one and is taking Frankie and Hector behind the scenes to show how long it really takes to make a SpongeBob episode. Jennie shares stories about visiting the studios in South Korea and India that animate for the SpongeBob shows, and why it is so hard to animate your favorite characters in CG for Kamp Koral.

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Voicing SpongeBob With Tom Kenny Nov 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving! Our hosts were too stuffed to record a show today, so instead we're bringing you a special interview with Hector and Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob himself, that originally aired on The Nickelodeon Animation Podcast. Enjoy!

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Naughty Nautical Neighbors / Boating School Nov 18, 2021

From personal stories of jealousy and betrayal to the introduction of Mrs. Puff, Hector and Frankie dissect the genius and lasting legacy of two unforgettable segments. Plus, on this week’s Marine Biology Corner, Professor Frankie teaches us about the science behind the pufferfish’s defense mechanism.

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Jellyfishing / Plankton! Nov 11, 2021

How is Frankie such a jellyfish magnet? What is a copepod? Why is Plankton so important (theoretically) to explaining the various timelines in the SpongeBob multiverse? From brutal jellyfish stings to Frankie’s Marine Biology Corner to Plankton’s college fund in Kamp Koral, Hector and Frankie have too much to unpack after their latest binge.

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Writing and Voicing Plankton With Mr. Lawrence Nov 04, 2021

You know him as the voice of Plankton, Larry The Lobster, Fred (“My Leg!”), Rube Goldfish, and more — Mr. Lawrence has been writing and voice acting on SpongeBob SquarePants since day one.This interview covers everything from his stand-up comedy to his work on classic NickToons like The Ren & Stimpy Showand Rocko’s Modern Life. We also unpack his current contributions to The Patrick Star Show and Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years.

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Voicing Sandy Cheeks With Carolyn Lawrence Oct 28, 2021

Carolyn Lawrence gives us a window into the treedome of everyone’s favorite underwater squirrel: Sandy Cheeks! She shares her audition stories, reasons why she would love to meet the other Sandy voice actors around the world, and how she gets into the mind of a younger Sandy on Kamp Koral.

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Bubble Stand / Ripped Pants Oct 21, 2021

Learn what defines Patrick Star’s Patrickiness, why SpongeBob ripping his pants is so relatable, who is “Scooter The Dude” and more! Plus, we’re taken to Frankie’s Marine Biology Corner, where Professor Grande teaches us all about the starfish brain (or lack thereof) and what an ocean under the ocean really is.

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Building Bikini Bottom With Kenny Pittenger Oct 14, 2021

Hear from the artist who designed the foundations of the SpongeBob Universe. Kenny Pittenger sits down with Frankie and Hector to discuss the early days of Nickelodeon Animation and what inspired the design of Bikini Bottom. Then Kenny unpacks what it’s like to bring us into the next generation of all things SpongeBob with his recent work as a storyboard director on Kamp Koral and The Patrick Star Show.

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Help Wanted / Reef Blowers / Tea at the Treedome Oct 07, 2021

In 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants was introduced to the world. Frankie and Hector rewatch the pilot episode and discuss everything from their favorite funny moments to how delicious those Krabby Patties really look. By the end of this conversation, Hector and Frankie are left with even more excitement and questions that only they can uncover as we continue to dive deeper down into Bikini Bottom.

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Introducing SpongeBob BingePants Sep 16, 2021

Join Frankie Grande and Hector Navarro as they rewatch the entire SpongeBob SquarePants series. Along the way they’ll be joined by special guests, from voice actors to veteran artists, uncovering behind-the-scenes secrets about everyone’s favorite sea sponge. Hear new episodes of this official SpongeBob SquarePants companion podcast from Nickelodeon every Thursday.

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