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Today, Dave Monks (@davegoeswild) released his lat Today, Dave Monks (@davegoeswild) released his latest solo album, I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE ME. We had a chance to sit down with him to discuss food lyrics, one-liners, the writing process of the new album, and the 10th anniversary of @wearetokyopoliceclub’s CHAMP! @jake_sternberg interviews at the link in our bio! . . . #TokyoPoliceClub #TPC #DaveMonks #CanCon
If you've been to a game night at any point over t If you've been to a game night at any point over the last nearly two decades, you've likely come across BETRAYAL AT THE HOUSE ON THE HILL. And while it has become commonplace to watch games come and go, BETRAYAL has endured in a way that few have. Why? Senior writer Blake Michelle investigates at the link in our bio! . . . #TabletopGames #betrayalathouseonthehill #BoardGames
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