This Episode Aged Like Milk | Chosen Family Podcast

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

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  • @Andy-ru2eb
    @Andy-ru2eb Месяц назад +102

    It was nice to see Mak talking a bit more today! Always love her; her opinions are great and reflexive and she is always funny. But today I enjoyed her even more! Lots of love to all of you ❤

  • @jodymorgan2805
    @jodymorgan2805 Месяц назад +97

    that first few minutes hurts

    • @Neveko
      @Neveko Месяц назад

      Yeah I had to skip past it lol

    • @kalpic11
      @kalpic11 Месяц назад

      not for me

  • @ruthielalastor2209
    @ruthielalastor2209 Месяц назад +32

    Great topics today - social media brain, election, opinions on TV characters, moving on from a relationship. ✨
    Alayna gon' be pissed. 😂

  • @rachellombardi4735
    @rachellombardi4735 Месяц назад +47

    Well, I really didn't realize I was compressing all my feelings about this election until now?
    I wanna hug this is my first year voting because I just turned 18 last year. And I don't know why it hurt so much, but it does.But thank you guys for spreading kindness and laughter as always

    • @outsideskippy1997
      @outsideskippy1997 Месяц назад +4

      it makes me sad that our generation swung so much to Trump

    • @rachellombardi4735
      @rachellombardi4735 Месяц назад

      @outsideskippy1997 know really

    • @mariannetfinches
      @mariannetfinches Месяц назад +5

      Congratulations on voting! Please do so every chance you can. So many people don't vote if the outcome is predetermined. But aside from all the other important stuff on the ballot, voting can make a red area look a little purple, which can encourage more blues to vote next time, and so on.
      I've voted for the losing side in so many elections. But I also helped turn a county, giving the UK our first Palestinian MP
      Truly, thanks for voting x

    • @TomfuckeryAfoot
      @TomfuckeryAfoot Месяц назад

      My first time voting was the midterms after Trump won the first time :/ hang in there we’re all in this together

    • @rachellombardi4735
      @rachellombardi4735 Месяц назад +1

      @@mariannetfinches no, absolutely. I'm from georgia, so I make every area purple, we possibly can, and yes, I plan on voting for every election I possibly can

  • @yeahokay...actuallynah
    @yeahokay...actuallynah Месяц назад +56

    Kamala's losing speech made me cry and it's got NOTHING to do with me 😂

  • @quinn3190
    @quinn3190 Месяц назад +22

    32:36 okay but genuine answer from an ex-mormon who did a lot of writing and highlighting in the bible (and other fake books of scripture) you can highlight in the bible but it will bleed through to other pages because bible pages are thin, so we mostly use special colored pencils. we also like to gift these special colored pencils to each other for days like when we get baptized, or before we go on missions. people get really specific and organized with it too, so they'll have like one color for verses where Jesus speaks directly, one color for verses about purity, or love, or whatever. marking in scripture is an art form, and one that i was never good at. maybe thats why i left 😅

  • @jul.m.2692
    @jul.m.2692 Месяц назад +17

    Mak casually writing out her dissertation topic. ❤ We love an enlightened intellectual nerd girl! Women in STEM!!!

  • @kkk123173
    @kkk123173 Месяц назад +21

    Woah the way you guys talked about communication via social media and 'seeing the matrix' was so fascinating. Just you guys' ability to put into words you understanding of the industries your part of is so interesting and I haven't really heard other people talk with that kind of honesty. So thanks for putting this stuff online cos its so cool to listen to people talk eloquently about their experiences of life that I'll never have, but also I hope you manage to get away from all the social media stuff asap for your own health lol.

  • @amandakriti004
    @amandakriti004 Месяц назад +30

    Mak's reason to read the bible is the same reason I did my M.phil thesis with religion and conversion camps - just to be able to tell off my family lol

  • @fluterem8866
    @fluterem8866 Месяц назад +24

    A lot of people try to write films but can't get their scripts in front of the people who have the money and decision-making power to make the things, so the fact that Lucas was actually approached by a producer instead of pitching it cold is an excellent sign. Super excited to see what comes out of his and Ashley's work. (In like two+ years I guess, based on the small amount I have seen of the glacial pace of the TV/film industry lol)

    • @ashgavs
      @ashgavs Месяц назад +10

      it is an excellent sign that has happened to me many times that has never worked out, but, it is fun to write with a friend. fuck show business man. thanks for letting me make my art without these guys gatekeeping.

    • @fluterem8866
      @fluterem8866 Месяц назад

      @ashgavs It is a ridiculously fickle business. (I worked briefly in content sales HAha fml.) Sending good luck vibes your way.

  • @beasome
    @beasome Месяц назад +20

    im only halfway through but this episode is so good, love seeing mak talking more about her issues with social media!!

  • @jul.m.2692
    @jul.m.2692 Месяц назад +6

    "You can see the Matrix" I'm not a social media professional like you two, but I call that pattern recognition! Once you know about a topic, you can't unsee the patterns.

  • @monesquely
    @monesquely Месяц назад +2

    I'm only 20 minutes in and have to pause to say how much I appreciate the ~behind the curtain~ conversation about social media and how it's forced to be done to get more work. There are so many creative endeavors I have been seeking out since the pandemic and part of my hesitation to share it is because of the digital footprint of it all. I think about this nearly everyday. I work in public service and am terrified of having something I would put out there taken out of context and costing me my job so I instead have a private profile and haven't uploaded anything I've worked on. I wrote a comedy script with a friend (that we are really proud of!) and we did submit it for a few things but only a few people in my life know about it. This conversation highlights that I have a lot to lose if I do decide to put my creative side out there and I'm honestly grateful for it. Thanks, boyzzzzzz.

    • @jessgirr1728
      @jessgirr1728 Месяц назад

      That's why authoritarianism and censorship is the death of progress, art, and not to be dramatic but, the meaning of life. I hope you find the courage to express yourself to the world one day

    • @ashgavs
      @ashgavs Месяц назад +1

      Keep making your art!! ❤

  • @fluterem8866
    @fluterem8866 Месяц назад +35

    Mak, a suggestion about reading the Bible! Get a good translation! I read it in college in literature/philosophy class, and our academic translation was great, tons of footnotes. Certain (crappy) translations make stuff up, like putting the word "homosexual" in even though that concept is from the late 19th century and definitely not from ancient Hebrew and Greek. Maybe check what translations are considered legit by scholars. And yes, you can totally mark up a Bible. I know religious Christians who mark passages they're studying, and non-religious literary folks who underline /highlight sections as well.

    • @RowanWolf22
      @RowanWolf22 Месяц назад +3

      Just going to give a little: your post makes it sound like the concept of being gay (not the sexual orientation but the relationships and acts) is only a late 19th concept.
      So for anyone else reading this: the actual concept of sexual orientation is a newer concept. But ancient Greeks ABSOLUTELY had homosexual relationships and homosexual acts. This is why we have Sappho etc; a lot of wlw related stuff had been destroyed and lost to time, but we do have little things thanks to Sappho, where Sapphic and Lesbian terms derived from, and when it came to homosexuality with men it’s a well known fact it existed but it was also a complicated topic. It is well documented though, and it’s always been there 💚
      Just in case someone reads this and goes “huh? Homosexuality only existed in the 19th century and not before?” As some people may not be aware of these things 💚 the actual acts and the concept of same sex relationships was there, simply the words and orientations were not.

    • @fluterem8866
      @fluterem8866 Месяц назад +2

      @@RowanWolf22 I tend to think the fact that gays have always existed is just a given, haha 😅 I guess I forget sometimes that not everyone realizes that.

  • @significantsoil5345
    @significantsoil5345 Месяц назад +14

    The 🚨 in the background had me singing No body no crime. I hope someone gets this reference 🫶

    • @herz5159
      @herz5159 Месяц назад +1

      "I hope someone gets this super obscure reference to the single most popular pop star in the entire world" lmao bro -

    • @significantsoil5345
      @significantsoil5345 Месяц назад +5

      @herz5159 yeah because I don't see a lot of Swiftie here🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @kyrasaturn
    @kyrasaturn Месяц назад +3

    wishing you well on all your various endeavors to rebuild an improved audience/career that allows you to pursue all of the passion projects and writing that you want! i find it encouraging that you continue to move forward, in my own life, i feel like i backslid this past year and it’s so frustrating and makes me sad, so thank you for the reminder to step into my agency and keep it pushing. hope to see more projects from you in the future!

    • @ashgavs
      @ashgavs Месяц назад +2

      You got this. Keep moving. You can’t control everything but you can keep moving and stumble upon your new path forward.

  • @RandomRedz
    @RandomRedz Месяц назад +4

    13:00 Listening to Ashley share about comedic industry history would be something I would also pay for.

  • @kaiya33123
    @kaiya33123 Месяц назад +15

    I love the boys on the pod😂❤💞

  • @jul.m.2692
    @jul.m.2692 Месяц назад +3

    Listener: Pain is not a bad thing! It's ok that it's hurting right now! It will get better! Feel your feelings! And also: whenever I go to a gay bar and talk to people about their relationship drama: thank god I'm single and my ex is not in the room! 😅 and yes, go to a comedy show. Watch Ashley's special!!!

  • @outsideskippy1997
    @outsideskippy1997 Месяц назад +5

    the saddest part about this election is that we lost the popular vote

  • @mayrobbinss
    @mayrobbinss Месяц назад +1

    35:08 was so funny for no reason. love this ep. and just mak agreeing like "yeah the food network"💀

  • @rush_amanda
    @rush_amanda Месяц назад +1

    I love how much Mak makes Ashgavs laugh 😆

  • @alisontippett2618
    @alisontippett2618 Месяц назад +1

    34:27 I related to this example of “grief” so much 😂 I was in a WEIRD headspace when I realized it was my college ex girlfriend’s 30th birthday… like, she’s still out there doing stuff somewhere and I have no idea what she’s up to! It doesn’t matter to me at all, but it was a weird reminder that we’re like, actual adults now in the world.

  • @ein1412
    @ein1412 Месяц назад +4

    i was so confused when ashley was talking about the homophobia in friends bc i thought she said FRANCE

  • @katiehanson6253
    @katiehanson6253 Месяц назад +3

    Yes you are allowed to highlight a bible, and mak... what you are talking about is so valid... I literally went to school for christian mission stuff. But within that, i found apologetics... which is defending the God I do believe in to people within and outside a religious belief. It is a study of seeing both sides, and finding text to defend both different opinions and finding a common ground. And side note I am now a cafe manager.... not someone pushing god down your throat, i just get to learn and connect with people everyday. I would encourage you to learn religious texts any and all, if it makes you more settled. ❤

  • @elizabethcoleman5230
    @elizabethcoleman5230 Месяц назад +3

    I laughed so hard when Ashley complained about the women talking about moving from their lives going in lines to a circle, because that is a huge talking point in southern churches about how life is lived in circles, not rows 😂

  • @thisisSarahnity
    @thisisSarahnity Месяц назад +3

    Looking forward to the new podcast, Ashley!

  • @KatieElesh
    @KatieElesh Месяц назад +6

    It's hard watching this when knowing the outcome... 😪😥

  • @minieclaire
    @minieclaire Месяц назад

    I have been having the same thoughts on the Bible!! I’m so sick of it being used as some shit against us when really they are generally misinterpreting and twisting the words.

  • @yasminacazorlacordero4736
    @yasminacazorlacordero4736 Месяц назад +2

    I agree with Mak on Steve!! When I first watched SATC some years ago I thought he was great but, after rewatching this, I feel like trapped her with a baby and was ALWAYS insecure about her being more successful than him, and somehow he got her to change everything for him while he didn’t adapt to any of her needs.

  • @helpfuliavids
    @helpfuliavids Месяц назад +2

    This was visually stimulating, so thank you for that.

  • @carimedueck4082
    @carimedueck4082 Месяц назад +13

    Mak talking about rereading the Bible, I am currently doing the same. I want to read it through my deconstructed eyes, without others telling me what it means.

    • @SandraLugn-nc1rk
      @SandraLugn-nc1rk Месяц назад

      Even better if you can find ally's ore queers to do it with.

  • @KimPlace
    @KimPlace Месяц назад

    Great conversation! I love you guys a lot

  • @FJA---
    @FJA--- Месяц назад +4

    Is this the 1st episode without a "Cut This" "Don't Cut This" line in it?

  • @boredveryverybored9887
    @boredveryverybored9887 Месяц назад +11

    The intro reminded me of whgs 😂

  • @eileahsims8092
    @eileahsims8092 Месяц назад

    Congrats on your script writing, Ashley!!! I hope it goes well!!! I will send good vibes into the universe. We're manifesting!!!!

  • @theresamladinich3986
    @theresamladinich3986 Месяц назад +1

    “You beat out all the other genies” 😂

  • @jwmprcht7273
    @jwmprcht7273 Месяц назад +2

    I'm not a professional performer like Ashley, but I still feel the same about karaoke 😂

  • @yosoysoya7944
    @yosoysoya7944 Месяц назад +3

    Czechia lucked out last year on presidential election and our current president very much gives daddy vibes... And he's also a good president :D

  • @jaylynnreeves9881
    @jaylynnreeves9881 Месяц назад

    He’s up there chilling while we’re down here struggling, he def doesn’t care 💀

  • @ChemistryMutant
    @ChemistryMutant Месяц назад

    So sorry about the election guys BUUUUUT I need ALL Love is Blind takes!!

  • @Metamorfae
    @Metamorfae Месяц назад +3

    The bible thing: unless you’ve got a super strength memory, I’d underline bits (don’t highlight, the ink will bleed through those annoying single ply thin pages) and then bookmark those pages with what the comeback is for. Eg “gawd said it’s a sin” on the bookmark and then you can just turn to that page and biblesplain with “well ACTUALLY…”
    Of course it’ll be a pain in the butt having to carry the brick with you everywhere to whip out when someone says something dumb.

    • @starfishey2
      @starfishey2 Месяц назад +1

      When I was a teen and would go to the christian store there were specific "bible highlighters" that you could buy. They were basically just colored pencils but the bleed on the thin paper is definitely something to be wary of.

  • @thisisSarahnity
    @thisisSarahnity Месяц назад +2

    I feel that Mac, I wouldn’t have a job if I didn’t have to! There’s plenty of other things in my life that I’d love to do that don’t make any money

  • @rachellombardi4735
    @rachellombardi4735 Месяц назад +1

    Also, the boys needs to be a T-shirt. It needs to be merch. I love you too, Alena, but this is a funny a**Dynamic we need it

  • @ROCKONplaceboforever
    @ROCKONplaceboforever Месяц назад

    Im catching up good episode 👏 👏 love you guys

  • @nahadoth2087
    @nahadoth2087 Месяц назад +3

    I've thought about reading the bible like Mak, but ultimately I decided I don't actually care what it says exactly. At this point the only person in my life who is that religious is my grandmother. And I'm not going to debate a 90 year old on her religion. I just smile and nod the few times it comes up.

  • @livontoast
    @livontoast Месяц назад

    Da boys were on fiiire in this episode! 😍🔥

  • @fluterem8866
    @fluterem8866 Месяц назад +7

    HAT GAME STRONG

  • @maxwee6949
    @maxwee6949 Месяц назад +1

    When you started talking about the breakup thing and the concept of time this started to actually somehow sound like those bro-podcasts😭 not that I wouldn't agree with you, but "you got to hack the time" just somehow sounded like the shit they talk about

  • @mplateroalasxo
    @mplateroalasxo Месяц назад

    This was such a good episode! I love watching and seeing Mak become more and more comfortable speaking to her friends and talk about personal things without giving too much way (healthy boundaries)
    🤓 However 👆to answer your question, he doesn’t care. Matter of fact, he gave brains to people who created wax like Bible highlighters. i think it’s because the Bible is mass printed on really thin and crappy paper!!

  • @kenziewenzieasmr9800
    @kenziewenzieasmr9800 Месяц назад +2

    He doesn’t care 😂 highlight away

  • @myaparker8787
    @myaparker8787 Месяц назад

    Mac! Check out the book Unclobbered and also Kathy Buldock’s Biblical scholar work to affirm queerness. Those answers are out there to respond to your family 💛💛

  • @scubagoldfish45
    @scubagoldfish45 13 дней назад

    Loving that deconstructed and ratified Matrix 😎

  • @Aquanaba
    @Aquanaba Месяц назад +1

    As a lesbian our hottest president was clearly Theodore Roosevelt.

  • @unexpectedsongbird8952
    @unexpectedsongbird8952 Месяц назад

    I am fascinated to see how history reports on the explosion of social media! People are finally waking up to the fact that kids, teenagers and phones/social media do not mix but I think society is at a real tipping point of are people gonna fall further down the rabbit hole or pull the parachute?!

  • @Taurus_Butterfly
    @Taurus_Butterfly Месяц назад

    Speaking of dating reality shows, The Later Daters on Netflix was enjoyable (to me.) Funny you mentioned Barrack, Michelle is the executive producer of aforementioned show.

  • @Taurus_Butterfly
    @Taurus_Butterfly Месяц назад

    🤣I just started eating a sandwich right before you said the word.

  • @summer5198
    @summer5198 Месяц назад

    I showed up earlier but forgot to comment I love Mak being more talkative! Yes please! Although I do miss Alayna

  • @kalpic11
    @kalpic11 Месяц назад

    Great duo 👌

  • @obliviate1953
    @obliviate1953 Месяц назад +4

    Went to see Maddie, I'm back!

  • @kerizella
    @kerizella Месяц назад +4

    Wait how early do you guys record the episodes if this is just coming out now lol ?

    • @AlaynaJoyOfficial
      @AlaynaJoyOfficial Месяц назад +8

      Ashley was going away on a trip so we had to pre-pre-record to be ready 😂

  • @human_person_._6633
    @human_person_._6633 Месяц назад +3

    Episode 111 on the 11th?? If only it was November 11th instead of December

  • @Julie.Apricot
    @Julie.Apricot Месяц назад +1

    this was great

  • @_asantesana_squashbanana_
    @_asantesana_squashbanana_ Месяц назад +1

    Your favourite Aussie is earlyyyy 💙

  • @SmashleyBanjolene
    @SmashleyBanjolene Месяц назад

    Mak you saying why you're going to re-read the bible is so validating. Especially because of the part about family.
    Also, fuck yeah you can highlight the bible. Pastors do it all the time.

  • @p0etrygh0st
    @p0etrygh0st Месяц назад +3

    It was so sad hearing them comment on what they predict for the election.

  • @StephieNeedsAdventure
    @StephieNeedsAdventure Месяц назад

    He does not care if you highlight. He encourages deep study and highlighting helps. lol "Bible In A Year" reading plan (There is a podcast of the readings you can listen to if that's easier) makes it a little easier to digest. it's from a Catholic company, so the discussion after the reading has that lean, but the bible is the bible, so I wouldn't worry too much about that, just focus on the readings if that is your goal.

  • @alexwhitelaw2003
    @alexwhitelaw2003 Месяц назад +7

    sorry for your loss on the election

  • @mhennessy8230
    @mhennessy8230 Месяц назад +1

    Lots of christians highlight, annotate, etc the bible. Thats kinda what bible study is. I got really into watching this channel that does bible re-binding a while ago and those things were chocked full of notes.

  • @JanneBernards
    @JanneBernards Месяц назад +2

    "People have entire belief systems rooted on information they cannot verify" that's just any religion though. It's ultimately really not that different.

  • @Raddiebaddie
    @Raddiebaddie Месяц назад +3

    Around 22-23min talking about 90/2000 media, I kind alike watching back even tho it’s problematic bc it literally helps me see on some ways how far we’ve come. If the most “progressive” shows at the time we’re able to make fatphobia, transphobia, homophobia, etc the butt of the joke in ways that would NOT be permissible today, then those cringe moments mean our society has grown some since then

    • @monesquely
      @monesquely Месяц назад +1

      love this perspective!

  • @CassidyQuinn
    @CassidyQuinn Месяц назад

    Omg the election ptsddddddddd

  • @Grim_Reapers_Wife
    @Grim_Reapers_Wife Месяц назад

    Watching this and knowing how the election went sucks

  • @mialindvall
    @mialindvall Месяц назад

    Yes the Huberman lab podcast 💯✨

  • @prettybird29
    @prettybird29 Месяц назад

    32:09 you can definitely use a highlighter in the bible, i Know because my very Christian dad has will do it

  • @RDawn
    @RDawn Месяц назад +4

    This kinda heart breaking lol

  • @wendydavidson1589
    @wendydavidson1589 Месяц назад +5

    Mak - if you really want to read the Bible, then you do you, but if all you're looking for is ammunition, it's probably better to read a book that outlines the arguments you're hoping to make (E.g. God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships, by Matthew Vines). Otherwise, you're going to be reading a whole lot of stuff that probably isn't relevant to what you're going for.
    P.S. Yes, feel free to highlight the Bible. In the Christian/Protestant context at least, that's a-okay.

  • @Raddiebaddie
    @Raddiebaddie Месяц назад +2

    MAK IS RIGHT ABOUT STEVE

  • @circleofleaves_zigzag
    @circleofleaves_zigzag Месяц назад

    Damn I was hoping to hear your views of Big in SATC

  • @angelakelk7313
    @angelakelk7313 Месяц назад

    I had to lay off music for 8 months after a breakup for the same reason! I ended up getting deep off into podcasts about wrongfully convicted people. Give it time. The hurt will dull and you will be able to enjoy those things again soon.

  • @yeahokay...actuallynah
    @yeahokay...actuallynah Месяц назад +9

    have you seen the pic of Biden when he was young? Obamas got competition

  • @ceceesser4659
    @ceceesser4659 Месяц назад

    Did yall hear of the mandala effect it is actually Sex and the City not In The!!!! Yall should talk about that next pod! I hope yall see this comment!

  • @JansmaIvy
    @JansmaIvy Месяц назад +1

    And the genie is BLUE…yes it’s a colour…not a ‘person’ of colour but a genie of colour! You really COULD play the gender-bender genie! ❤

  • @SandraLugn-nc1rk
    @SandraLugn-nc1rk Месяц назад

    The genie is not human so the actor can be anny etnicity and color but the genie in Aladdin and I believe all ore most genie's are male so that most be counted for. Still go for it Achly!

  • @mirandamaher880
    @mirandamaher880 Месяц назад +1

    Felt weird watching this one. As a lesbian named Miranda.

  • @JuMixBoox
    @JuMixBoox Месяц назад +3

    You need a good annotated translation of the Bible for that. Otherwise you'll be fine.

  • @mariannetfinches
    @mariannetfinches Месяц назад

    My friends & I were huge fans of Friends when it came out. Ross was by far the least popular character. I'm scared to rewatch it though 😅

  • @lilyrouge3325
    @lilyrouge3325 Месяц назад

    Hate reading the Bible is crazy, love to see it tho

  • @obliviate1953
    @obliviate1953 Месяц назад

    Mak, a question, I'm a scientist and a nerd but how do you listen to Huberman podcast and not cringe bc of the heteronormativity?

  • @kyrasaturn
    @kyrasaturn Месяц назад +2

    ugh i’m so done with the internet and i don’t even post.

  • @emjoy36
    @emjoy36 Месяц назад

    12:27 😂

  • @Sheltylass
    @Sheltylass Месяц назад

  • @sugamother
    @sugamother Месяц назад +2

    I'm actually early for once, nice

  • @gabriel1205
    @gabriel1205 Месяц назад

    There are a there are a ton of studies on social media and its effects on people, it's all pretty terrible. Also youre allowed to annotate the bible, as long as you're not doing it to deface "the message of god" but to make it easier for yourself to navigate the book it's fine.

  • @medorakea7327
    @medorakea7327 Месяц назад

    okay, but where's alayna's reaction comment??

  • @sam2633
    @sam2633 Месяц назад +1

    maybe the gay media being the issue has to do with the fact that it was their first? like maybe they didn't feel that deeply and purely until gay and so their gayness is kinda connected to one person? idk
    eta: ya gotta write over it like a tape

  • @RiaRose.
    @RiaRose. Месяц назад

    Why is Ashley giving Travis Kelce in this video.

  • @Val-r7p
    @Val-r7p 18 дней назад

    Start planning for the midterms. Do your research. Volunteer if you can't donate. Many of the awful things this new administration is going to try to do, we already have lawsuits drawn up by great lawers and organizations defending democracy. They've been getting prepared to fight trump in court for over 2 years. If we work together we can salvage a lot. 🇺🇸⚖️🕊️

  • @luce6684
    @luce6684 Месяц назад

    Hey
    Am I the only one who got an ad for scientology ? If not is it ok, or should we/could we do something about it ?
    Like isn't it a sect ?

  • @monesquely
    @monesquely Месяц назад

    Wait- how dare Mak slander Steve!!!!!!!

    • @ashgavs
      @ashgavs Месяц назад +2

      THANK YOU