Placer Gold Smelting: Revealing the Secret Art of Using Potato and Mercury

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @MissionaryForMexico
    @MissionaryForMexico 11 месяцев назад +1

    Jeff I learned a lot from this one video. I had no idea what the process involved. It seems like a lot of tedious work to get such a small reward in the amount of gold you acquire. But I do know gold is very expensive in weight! Thank you for taking the time to show the sequence of events! Outstanding Sir! I would love to go try panning for gold. It seems like fun and rewarding too. Thank you once again!

  • @the4thj
    @the4thj Год назад +5

    OH! Cody's LAB mention! SO COOL!

  • @Popashistory
    @Popashistory Год назад +8

    Good safety built in to this video, thank you. Us old timers used to put the amalgam in the potato, roast the potato and then remove the gold button. Then we would put the potato into a pot of water and mash it thoroughly and the mercury would collect in the bottom of the pot. Re-use it and away you go. Not very clean mercury but still works. The even older timers would hold the mercury in their mouths while they were panning. Spit it into the pan and then put it back in their mouths for the next pan. None of them had any teeth for some reason.

  • @davidvasko6300
    @davidvasko6300 Год назад +2

    My wife calls you her Bacon and Beans Miner. We never miss an episode You make us much better prospectors/miners Thank You.

  • @amyhepker9025
    @amyhepker9025 Год назад +33

    Back when I was in 6th Grade (I am now 67) the science teacher brought out a glass gar with Mercury in it, we each got to hold the Mercury without the jar ( to feel the weight of it). Well, I am here to say, I am still alive. It gets me the way they talk about Mercury these days.

    • @grassroot011
      @grassroot011 Год назад +16

      Yep. They did that to us too in Grade School. 1950 or so. Rolled the stuff around in our hands. But now our "gummint" is doing much worse to us and that purposeful! In our water, food and much else. Pharmaceuticals ! JA !

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +5

      @@grassroot011 bingo

    • @HiwasseeRiver
      @HiwasseeRiver Год назад +2

      I'm old AF too. Quarters were silver back then and we would dip them in Hg and that would shine them up. The thermostat in the house had a mercury switch.

    • @troygunter1600
      @troygunter1600 Год назад +2

      1975 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide had a mercury switch burglar alarm in the back number plate

    • @willnelson7621
      @willnelson7621 Год назад +1

      My uncle used to bring abt 25 ups murcury home and I played with it!wish I had it all now

  • @Askjeffwilliams
    @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +56

    The Old Timer's used Potato's and Mercury to melt down and refine their Gold. We show you how they did it plus tips on how to use Mercury the proper way and where to sell your Gold after you make Gold button's. If you want to learn about the secrets of Gold Geology then watch this video ruclips.net/video/28ug0oK-UHA/видео.html

    • @bunnieswithguns1297
      @bunnieswithguns1297 Год назад

      Next time I go prospecting I am stopping by McDonalds for an extra large fry.
      Gonna get so freaking rich.......
      Just wondering If the sodium chloride will make my gold taste bad.
      Nothing worse than salty tasting Gold.

    • @me5768
      @me5768 Год назад

      The old hoist for that mine is no longer in existence, but I’ll keep my ears open and see if I can find you one. Sorry it wasn’t out there.

    • @Dick_Dynamite69
      @Dick_Dynamite69 Год назад +4

      I like Cody's Lab too. It's a great channel. I highly recommend it, especially if you like science.

    • @joesguiltyguitar
      @joesguiltyguitar Год назад +1

      Not many people now in days can be wise as the old timers was ...

    • @uwillnevahno6837
      @uwillnevahno6837 Год назад +1

      Never go full potato unless there's shiny in them thar hills!

  • @markvolker1145
    @markvolker1145 Год назад +1

    Jeff, you should do a entire video on sulfide ore.. what to look for, where to look for it and how to recover it

  • @ahilker1
    @ahilker1 Год назад +31

    Jeff, when my father died due to complications with covid, I thought I was alone. Your videos documenting the experience with your own father told me otherwise. I will always appreciate you.

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +11

      they are always with us and we will see them again my friend ....really glad we could do that for you

    • @chris2790
      @chris2790 Год назад +2

      @@Askjeffwilliams Do you really believe that and why? Why would they be with us and how do we know we see them again?

    • @koltoncrane3099
      @koltoncrane3099 8 месяцев назад

      Chris2790
      Most religions talk about each person having a spirit. But even if you’re atheist and a scientist listen to some physicists. A lot of scientists I’ve listened to say they believe we’re in a simulation. Look at what Einstein called spooky magic. Electrons behave one way but once you measure and observe them in the one experiment they literally changed behavior and paths showing particles like electrons are conscious. It’s weird spooky magic. So even lots of scientists that aren’t religious don’t think we die and then our consciousness stops to exist.

    • @DRUMnBLESSed
      @DRUMnBLESSed 4 месяца назад

      @@chris2790 Look up "Near Death Experience's Heaven and Hell"..we live in a day and age with the internet where so many people tell their side of what they saw when they died and were resuscitated or just came back to life, some up to almost an hour after they were pronounced dead. Over and over GOD shows Himself to HIS creation, through HIS creation. look around, this place is not an accident. Its a design. you are loved more then you know. its not about going to church, its about believing Jesus is who HE says HE is and that GOD raised HIM from the dead. you dont have to be good enough then go to GOD (none of us are), just go to HIM, HE will work out the rest. Peace be with you.

  • @bmeetze
    @bmeetze Год назад +1

    I am so happy you promoted Cody’s Lab! That’s a great channel!!

  • @korndog61
    @korndog61 Год назад +3

    codys lab shoutout made me happy have been watching him for ages

  • @กันญาดาพิชญศิริกุล

    Wow very good job 👍👍

  • @tinadelwiche416
    @tinadelwiche416 Год назад +3

    Thanks to you and Lila for the hands on demonstration !!! Working with extreme heat and harsh chemicals takes sheer knowledge on what one is doing. The old timers knew there stuff. One had to back then because you could not survive long. Thanks again. 😊😊😊

  • @handsomemarco29
    @handsomemarco29 Год назад

    Amazing info. Never thought that it was this much involved and Process to refine gold ...Thanks for sharing .

  • @dionh70
    @dionh70 Год назад +1

    So interesting to see the evolution of Jeff Williams down through the years in the various clips.

  • @mostcom
    @mostcom Год назад +7

    When dad was a kid he told me that they used to rub mercury onto pennies with their fingers. That was in the late 1920s to early 30s.. Recently when speaking about it again he reminded me that they didn't know it was dangerous. He seemed reasonably healthy and very smart till the day he passed at 98 years old.

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +4

      mercury is very safe to handle as long as you don't have open wounds....but the fumes are what get you

    • @sandua51
      @sandua51 Год назад +1

      We did it in the 1960s too. Really works well on the real silver dimes and quarters!

    • @HiwasseeRiver
      @HiwasseeRiver Год назад +2

      My dad work with PCBs in electric transformers. Dropped dead at 87. He was Vaxed - just saying!

  • @McFunnyBone
    @McFunnyBone Год назад +1

    Stoked Cody is getting a shout out! I still remember when he tried to flush a toilet that was full of mercury.

  • @kevina-azbackcountryexplor1413
    @kevina-azbackcountryexplor1413 Год назад +5

    That was awesome Jeff!
    I always heard about the potato trick but had never seen it in action. Out of all of the smelting videos I have watched, this video filled the gaps in the knowledge I was missing. Thank you once again for a highly informational video!

  • @Mikefestiva
    @Mikefestiva Год назад

    Fantastic video Jeff! Thanks man, we really appreciate your informative videos 😊👍

  • @Gravity4220
    @Gravity4220 Год назад +2

    Its amazing how we figured this stuff out in our spair time Jeff, aint nothing like gold and baked potatoes 😂

  • @nuggetnateprospecting3197
    @nuggetnateprospecting3197 Год назад +2

    Just when I thought I had platitude with my prospecting you just gave me more to learn thank you I was starting to get bored with prospecting I always find gold everytime I go I guess I'm more into the chase and challenges of finding it and the history and processes of it, thank you again for the video and knowledge you share

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +1

      exactly .....its always about the hunt .....not having it ....... you betcha

  • @gadzee506
    @gadzee506 Год назад +6

    Jeff the knowledge you share is incredible thank you for covering everything in depth

  • @kerzwhile
    @kerzwhile Год назад

    Been watching Cody for years. When you stated talking about mercury and it's safety I immediately thought of him!! Excellent video Jeff!! As usual!

  • @sandua51
    @sandua51 Год назад

    I have heard of and read about the potato technique, That was the first time I have seen it demonstrated. Well done!

  • @القادمصادم-و4ك
    @القادمصادم-و4ك Год назад +1

    حبذا لو تكون الحلقات مترجمة للعربية كتابيا يا جيف
    اشكرك انت انسان مجتهد

  • @beverly7192
    @beverly7192 Год назад

    My Dad had 5 claims in Placer County. I am to this day amazed. You mentioned potatoes I remember that being mentioned. That brought back memories so thank you

  • @wamlartmuse
    @wamlartmuse Год назад

    Awesomeness!! He mentioned Cody's lab! Cody is awesome.

  • @glennplatvoet7111
    @glennplatvoet7111 10 месяцев назад

    Glad this video came up again it was good to watch thanks for sharing this with us all jeff

  • @johnkruk6929
    @johnkruk6929 Год назад

    You are Good ! Mr Jeff Williams . Thank you for Passing on / sharing your Knowledge & Experience.
    Truely Enjoyed your u tube presentation .

  • @Freeprawn
    @Freeprawn Год назад +3

    Awesome video Jeff, thank you. I’ll never get to do this myself but it’s great watching someone with awesome knowledge like yourself show us how to do it, just in case 😊

  • @theroguescientist3692
    @theroguescientist3692 10 месяцев назад

    I live in the mountains of NC and do a lot of prospecting in the rivers. About 50% of the gold I find is mercury gold from the old timers back in the 1800's. Enjoyed your video!!!

  • @tradermunky1998
    @tradermunky1998 Год назад

    Cool stuff! Thanks!

  • @GilgoldProspecting
    @GilgoldProspecting Год назад

    Greetings Jeff... Gilgold Prospecting San Antonio Tx....where every day is a Gold'n Day.. an old fellow Prospector 42yrs ago showing me that. Wow the memories. Good job Jeff 😊

  • @georgescott249
    @georgescott249 Год назад +5

    my dad loved your videos=jeff you are one of the few people in this world that could make my dad to laugh,he would laugh alot

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +2

      thanks George , really happy to hear that ....sometimes I can make Slim laugh to

    • @georgescott249
      @georgescott249 Год назад +1

      @@Askjeffwilliams slim is cool dad even liked slim too,he thought slim was very fun

  • @glentimmins7560
    @glentimmins7560 Год назад +1

    That was very cool👖I will have to try the potato thing! thanks for the awesome demo!⛏️⛏️⛏️

  • @Washman-jw3hl
    @Washman-jw3hl Год назад

    Great show here Jeff. Super educational. Now that's enough school for one week. Let's GOOOOÓOO !!!!!!! get some gold.

  • @Famo59
    @Famo59 Год назад +1

    Another educational video Jeff..
    You definitely are a SMART FELLA..!! 😀
    Thanks 🙏 for sharing your knowledge mate.
    Cheers Tony..⛏️

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +1

      TONY !!!! Thanks my brother from another mother ..always a pleasure and keep us posted on whats going on in the land of Oz

    • @Famo59
      @Famo59 Год назад +1

      @@Askjeffwilliams you bet..👍⛏️

  • @robs9574
    @robs9574 Год назад +1

    Outstanding video! I have a couple buckets of tabled black sand cons. That first 3” or so off the M-7 table. I’ve just left them stacked in my shed as I was stuck on the next steps. Thank you 👍

  • @johngaltman
    @johngaltman Год назад

    When I was in high school I was the chemistry lab assistant, and the teacher would show the classes mercury and its properties quite often, we actually played with it for a bit, to demonstrate its properties, and then he explained what Mad Hatters Disease was and how it came from long term exposure to mercury fumes...

  • @edsmachine93
    @edsmachine93 Год назад

    Very good information Jeff.
    Thanks for sharing.
    I enjoy the content.
    Take care, EM

  • @PavelZajec
    @PavelZajec Год назад +1

    That retort looks like a miniature version of the one on my family's property. It was very large and was used to cook the mercury out of the cinnabar mined there.

  • @Hairytoe1
    @Hairytoe1 Год назад

    I found your channel from Cody's Lab. I've been a fan of both of you for years.

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад

      thats great ....love watching Cody ....he is super smart and could teach at a University

  • @josephpecoul6532
    @josephpecoul6532 Год назад +3

    Cody's Lab is a favorite of mine

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +2

      mine too

    • @bencarlyle2155
      @bencarlyle2155 Год назад

      ​​​@@Askjeffwilliams please I'm begging you! Collaborate with
      Cody. Jeff and Jason for the smelting and table
      TVR, . Jason and A.F.P. ( best cam work)
      for the exploring
      I know they are busy but
      Nobody is harder than Sharron and Mike!
      Super colab!
      As Tony Beets would say... Make it happening A.S.P.!

    • @bencarlyle2155
      @bencarlyle2155 Год назад +1

      I also like Western mine detective . He's good at documenting

  • @philmcadaragh3703
    @philmcadaragh3703 Год назад

    Jeff, I've been watching and learning every chance I get. I'm originally from the black hills of South dakota. I'm now in south central Texas with gold around me 😢. Love your vids!!

  • @allansgoldmining
    @allansgoldmining Год назад +5

    I remember using similar amalgamation techniques to process our lode gold. However, the potato thing I've never seen before. Gee whizz, learn something new every day ! BTW, we use to play with Mercury all the time when we were kids. As long as you didn't ingest it, and washed your hands afterwards, it was OK. Yeah, the liquid silver had a bad rap today !

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +2

      we did to Allan ...back then Mercury was ok to mess with ...could tell you stories about making mercury fulminate with it in Chemistry class

    • @allansgoldmining
      @allansgoldmining Год назад

      @Ask Jeff Williams haha ! Would love to hear those stories some day. Lol !

  • @TheGhostQuarter
    @TheGhostQuarter Год назад

    Hey Jeff glad to see you're still around and doing well.

  • @sonorangreenman4472
    @sonorangreenman4472 2 месяца назад

    That was amazing! I learn soooo much here. THanks Jeff

  • @joshuajackson6442
    @joshuajackson6442 Год назад

    Jeff, so glad that you passing on gold hacks from the old timers!

  • @chickensrcool67
    @chickensrcool67 Год назад

    Fantastic job, knocked it out of the park! Thanks Jeff!

  • @rtqii
    @rtqii Год назад

    I have used the 12lb Lortone rock tumbler to mill black powder using brass pellets. Jeff you are certainly a master of the art of gold. I have learned sooooo much from your channel.

  • @LOSTMINERSGOLD
    @LOSTMINERSGOLD Год назад

    Jeff I love this video, excellent information and content. Heavy pans to you sir.

  • @jimmime
    @jimmime Год назад

    Thank you, Doctor Jeff, & Lila!

  • @xyzabc4574
    @xyzabc4574 Год назад

    I like this one because your energy level is spot on. Not as much hollerin' and shouting the same fart smeller joke as usual. This is a good thing.

  • @slinger6966
    @slinger6966 Год назад

    Excellent video, Jeff. I never miss one. This one had really good info.thanks,see ya next time. Maybe I'll tell you guys about a mine we're reopening in Central Washington.

  • @LUCKYB.
    @LUCKYB. Год назад

    I mentioned doing this what 4 or 5 years ago . LoL thanks Jeff . Never got tired watching that

  • @jamiecurran3544
    @jamiecurran3544 Год назад

    I've heard about the potato techniques before but never actually seen it done🤔, great simplified presentation Jeff thanks!😁👍

  • @shawns9221
    @shawns9221 Год назад +1

    Very interesting video Jeff; seems like a lot of steps to process the gold. I thought it would be much more simpler than that.

  • @craigschiller1599
    @craigschiller1599 Год назад

    Thanks for this, read in a book years ago but could never find article again.

  • @davekrochenski
    @davekrochenski Год назад

    Precisely why I watch your vids Jeff... If the market pukes, know where the gold is. On the knowledge worth and value scale, I'd say you points are off the charts.

  • @DJDOUBLEWIDE
    @DJDOUBLEWIDE Год назад

    I never knew potatoes could withstand so much heat. I think you about got it done. Enjoyed the video. ❤

  • @billdgen116
    @billdgen116 Год назад

    Very interesting my friend. Potatoes looked yummy

  • @bretrath6073
    @bretrath6073 Год назад

    Great video Jeff !!!!! Thank you for the refiner information and the old timer information. I never would of thought a potato could do that. I appreciate all the information that you share with us. Your doing a wonderful job. Thank you

  • @a.sangrador112
    @a.sangrador112 Год назад

    I can't believe it's that easy to refine amalgamated gold! 😯🤯

  • @full-panprospecting
    @full-panprospecting Год назад

    Brilliant video mate and spot on, I've always wanted to try the potato method ever since one of the old timers came up to me while I was panning and told me about it.

  • @mary-ruthflores4107
    @mary-ruthflores4107 Год назад

    I would have like to hear how to dispose of the lye water, potato and the other items use to refine the mercury, maybe another video?? Very much enjoyed this video!

  • @slopoke1012000
    @slopoke1012000 Год назад

    thanks Jeff, this was one of your best videos.

  • @jeffinphx517
    @jeffinphx517 Год назад

    Great video, Jeff. I'd like to see you and Dan Hurd do a video. The enthusiasm may actually unlock the secrets of alchemy.

  • @rodneyhenshall7778
    @rodneyhenshall7778 Год назад

    Loved the Video, always educational and enjoyable to watch.

  • @GSProspecting
    @GSProspecting Год назад +1

    Loads of great info fam. Great job all around. I might try melting down some Au. Never did it. But I got to try 😂. Keep on having fun and living the dream fam. I always have a blast coming by. Gold Squad Out!!!

  • @holyarni
    @holyarni Год назад

    Jeff mentionning Cody! im happy.

  • @lewisweeks6150
    @lewisweeks6150 Год назад

    Thank you I am learning a lot from your videos as always amazing show

  • @justinwhisenhunt2661
    @justinwhisenhunt2661 Год назад

    Thanks Jeff. I am a hobbyists and never thought of this.

  • @rudolfyakich6653
    @rudolfyakich6653 Год назад

    Very interesting. An area of knowledge I had no sense till now.

  • @georgehuesler9561
    @georgehuesler9561 Год назад

    It never ceases to amaze me how much mercury I find at our local dump. Idiots find it while cleaning out some dead miner's house, assume its dangerous, and throw it away! I take it home, retort it, and add it to the collection. I've got about half pint of the stuff and didn't pay for a drop of it! And by the way, Jeff, you can boil the mercury right out of the collection chamber on the retort. I do it all the time so I don't have to make amalgam out of it. Its also very helpful to make a little heat shield from an old bean can to fit over the retort. It helps keep the heat in so it can boil easier.

  • @I.Live4oldcars.prospecting
    @I.Live4oldcars.prospecting Год назад

    Awesome video Jeff. Very interesting. I'm learning alot from you.

  • @georgescott249
    @georgescott249 Год назад +1

    always great videos==thanks for sharing

  • @gopro_audio
    @gopro_audio Год назад

    Hi Jeff, Love your work. Here is why the old timers used wire around a potato. First, a heated wire coil can create a mini magnetic field which the gold as a super conductor wants to stay in. Next, spike the potato with iron nails to remove iron sulfides from your ore and flux. Thanks to David Hudson's patents for the info.

  • @black.squirrelz.oracle
    @black.squirrelz.oracle Год назад

    thank you sir,now I have got more knowledge secret tips ^^ from Thailand 😊😊

  • @rickstewart9716
    @rickstewart9716 Год назад

    Another great video Jeff!

  • @iakazul
    @iakazul Год назад

    Thank you for sharing Jeff! Another great video on what to do with the gold on e it’s out of the ground.

  • @justme-gj1wm
    @justme-gj1wm Год назад

    Do you think you could do a video that shows close up and discusses the silvery and yellowish silver heavies in the pan when dealing with hard rock ore and how to separate it out from the gold and how to tell what is gold and what is that other heavy stuff ?

  • @kristomatos
    @kristomatos Год назад

    Thanks Jeff,glad I asked!😊

  • @TheBoatPirate
    @TheBoatPirate Год назад

    Nice shout to Cody's lab

  • @dansummerfield9390
    @dansummerfield9390 Год назад

    G'day Jeff, Another awesome upload. You keep raising the bar, love your videos and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

  • @1949ala
    @1949ala Год назад

    Very informative, thanks for the very good job

  • @trelanding
    @trelanding Год назад

    I'm fascinated with the 4 different kind of Beans! 🫡🫡

  • @stilesthissell
    @stilesthissell Год назад

    Another great lesson from the master!

  • @alexanderraymond4634
    @alexanderraymond4634 Год назад

    Always love your video's and education. Also love that you're a fellow metal head 🤣. Listen to metal and look for metal.

  • @rogergriffin9893
    @rogergriffin9893 Год назад

    Informative as always. Thanks, Jeff.

  • @legitan9195
    @legitan9195 Год назад

    thank you for this nice and instructive video !
    by the way the decor is superbe !!

  • @ibTeeMac
    @ibTeeMac Год назад +2

    I would have used a BIGGER KNIFE but that's just me lol. This was a KILLER video full of amazing information and helpful NUGGETS. Awesome as always... thnx JEFF

    • @bunnieswithguns1297
      @bunnieswithguns1297 Год назад +2

      🤣🤣was thinking the same thing.
      He needs something bigger than just that tiny pocket knife he was using.🤣🤣

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +3

      thats not knife....now thats a Knife ahhaahhahaaaa

  • @grassroot011
    @grassroot011 Год назад

    Wow, that was interesting you bet., Thanks Jeff

  • @joewatson5226
    @joewatson5226 Год назад

    How's it going Jeff? I been sick for a few years and haven't watched anything gold related because I thought I was done. I am not and I am glad to see your still making videos and teaching others new things and ideals. 😊

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Год назад +1

      thanks and glad to hear you are ok

    • @joewatson5226
      @joewatson5226 Год назад

      @@Askjeffwilliams Thank you Jeff I appreciate that.

  • @darebear123
    @darebear123 Год назад

    I just learned something new with a potato 😂😂. Thanks Jeff

  • @mikestevens1502
    @mikestevens1502 Год назад

    Very good info. Thank you. I am learning a lot from your vids.

  • @abrahambankhead359
    @abrahambankhead359 Год назад +9

    I grew up in Utah and I have heard stories of miners using potatoes to mine for gold all my life. I always wanted to see it demonstrated. Now I can really picture those old timers smelting gold buttons out of the ore in the mountains with their potatoes and campfires.

    • @deanna_0037
      @deanna_0037 Год назад +2

      Mercury? The medical bills will be more expensive than the value of the gold.

  • @robertreynolds2421
    @robertreynolds2421 Год назад

    Great video, Jeff. Thankyou. Really appreciate your vast mining and geology knowledge. I finally bought and used a similar retort like yours, but an unvented model. Should have used 2 torches!! Lol. I've read much about the potato amalgamation. Great to watch both first hand. I save all of my merc. in a plastic bottle with water marked. In case it is ever dropped. Been watching a long time. Thankyou.

  • @johnjacobs1625
    @johnjacobs1625 Год назад

    Nice!! I saw them use the Potato years ago! Thanks JEFF! Take care buddy! JJ

  • @barry7608
    @barry7608 Год назад +1

    Thanks glad you spoke the reality/truth re mercury! I’ve played with several K’s of Hg since my teenage years. Even been tested for absorption…negative ! And it’s because like you the mercury MUST be kept clean…Hg vapour and compounds ARE dangerous. Enjoyable and informative video thanks

  • @ODGColornChrome
    @ODGColornChrome Год назад

    Awesome episode!

  • @sfbfriend
    @sfbfriend Год назад

    Great content Jeff, thanks