Painless Podcast
by Painless Network
Home of TWO terrific podcasts: 1) PAINLESS PODCAST Connect with Interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Featuring Painless Networking (https://www.Painless.Network) members, hosted by Chris Hartweg.2) THE FADEAWAY WITH DEON & ERIC Join former Illinois Fighting Illini basketball star Deon Thomas and Xfinity Game of the Week reporter Eric Schmidt for their podcast focusing on the Illini, hoops, and life. Painless on...Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/73710Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworkingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/PainlessNetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/PainlessNetworkAnd The FadeAway on...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEricTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheFadeawayChi
Episodes
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THE FADEAWAY 18 - Will Leitch
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 18 Will Leitch, MLB.com, New York Magazine and much more Deon and Eric go to the post with Will Leitch, prolific author and columnist for MLB.com, New York Magazine, and many more. We learn how Will started Deadspin, why he left, and how…
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Ep 53: FK Day (SRAM + WBR) & Carey Pinkowski (BofA Chicago Marathon) LIVE Panel
Painless Podcast episode 53: FK Day (Co-Founder SRAM & World Bicycle Relief) Carey Pinkowski (Exec. Race Director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon) Hear from two of the best in their fields – FK Day and Carey Pinkowski. FK helped launch SRAM, now the global leader in high-end bike components,...
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THE FADEAWAY 17 - Dee Brown
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 17 Dee Brown, Illini Basketball Legend The “Human Fast Break” on the 2005 Fighting Illini Final Four Team…Dee Brown was Illinois’ Mr. Basketball and McDonald’s All American his senior year at Proviso East HS. Then, in that magical 2005...
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THE FADEAWAY 16 - Dana Howard
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 16 Dana Howard, 2018 HOF Inductee - College Football & Fighting Illini, 1994 Butkus Award Winner As the Dean of “Linebacker U”, former Illini Dana Howard still holds the Big Ten record for tackles. Howard still has the swagger of the NFL...
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THE FADEAWAY 15 - Leron Black
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 15 Leron Black, Fighting Illini Basketball 2017-18 All-Big Ten Leron Black lead the Fighting Illini basketball team in scoring during the 2017-18 season and was named Homorable Mention All-Big Ten (coaches and media). But this past spring,...
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Ep 52: Julia Millon & Jane Obringer (Northwestern & Learfield)
Painless Podcast episode 52: Julia Millon (Program Coordinator, Principal Gifts, Northwestern University) Jane Obringer (Manager, Partnership Solutions, Learfield) Meet Jane and Julia, two recent Northwestern Masters in Sports Administration students who give us a perspective on why they chose a...
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THE FADEAWAY 14 - Monica Abbott (USA Olympic Softball Player)
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 14 Monica Abbott, 2020 US Olympic Softball Team Arguably the most decorated softball player ever, Monica Abbott just added another accomplishment to her impressive resume. She and her Team USA teammates recently won a thrilling World...
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Ep 51: Andy Totten (McHugh Construction)
Painless Podcast episode 51: Andy Totten (Director, Sports Americas, AECOM) Meet Andy Totten, VP, McHugh Construction and hear how this “recovering architect,” put his love for sports, knowledge of design and passion for driving and organizing the many moving parts of stadium construction and...
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Ep 50: Jon Niemuth (AECOM)
Painless Podcast episode 50: Jon Niemuth (Director, Sports Americas, AECOM) Connect with Jon Niemuth who leads AECOM’s sports facility efforts across North and South America. Hear how a failure on the tennis court at 13 has helped shape, motivate and inform his work world every day. Today, he...
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Ep 49: Solly Fulp (Learfield College+)
Painless Podcast episode 49: Solly Fulp (EVP, Learfield Campus+) Meet Solly Fulp who leads Learfield’s Campus+ division. The former University of Oregon wrestler was previously a successful college athletics and university administration marketer, first at Sacramento State, then Cal. He joined...
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Ep 48: Julie Haferkamp (WISE + Mosaic) & Amy Potter (WISE + BMO Harris) PART 2
Painless Podcast episode 48: Julie Haferkamp (President, WISE Chicago / Sr. Director, Mosaic) Amy Potter (Chair & President Emeritus, WISE Chicago / Head of US Sponsorship, BMO Harris Bank) Part 2 of an excellent conversation. If nothing else, “Be a good human.” To connect with Julie: • LinkedIn…
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Ep 47: Amy Potter (WISE + BMO Harris) & Julie Haferkamp (WISE + Mosaic) PART 1
Painless Podcast episode 47: Amy Potter (Chair & President Emeritus, WISE Chicago / Head of US Sponsorship, BMO Harris Bank) Julie Haferkamp (President, WISE Chicago / Sr. Director, Mosaic) One credits Chuck E Cheese for teaching her many of her client service skills – and then admits a “thing”…
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Ep 46: Sean Callahan (Jack Morton)
Painless Podcast episode 46: Sean Callahan (VP, Jack Morton) (Some of) The ingredients used to create the unique Sean Callahan: Music. Family. Doodling. Cardinals baseball. Creativity. Phish. First-hand experiences. Relationship building. Using drum circles for pitches. Start-ups. Transparency....
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THE FADEAWAY 13 - Dan Hartleb (Head Coach, University of Illinois Baseball)
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 13 Dan Harleb, University of Illinois, Head Baseball Coach One of the most successful Illini sports programs over the past several years is the baseball team. Deon and Eric step into the box with Head Coach Dan Hartleb to talk about this...
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Ep 45: MICRO POD - Updates
Painless Podcast episode 45: A "Micro Pod" with simple updates RSVP for our event TOMORROW (Thurs, April 19, 6-8p) with WISE Chicago and the USGA! Read about it, plus Painless discounts and 50+ jobs and internships in the latest Painless Email Blast here:...
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Ep 44: Chris Hastings (Chicago Sport & Social)
Painless Podcast episode 44: Chris Hastings (President/Partner, Chicago Sport & Social Club) Chris planned to be NBA or NFL commissioner, and life took a different turn. He actually technically oversees dozens of leagues now and 130,000 participants, but it’s in the recreation space instead. How...
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Ep 43: Dave Knickerbocker (Banner Collective)
Painless Podcast episode 43: Dave Knickerbocker (Founder, Banner Collective) Dave shares how he made his sports job break happen in minor league baseball, his "harassment" of the Cubs' John McDonough with constant phone calls -- and handwritten thank you notes! -- that earned him a promotion to…
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Ep 42: *LIVE* at ISBC w/ Anthony Krzyzak & Joe Ronovsky (Wolves & White Sox)
Painless Podcast episode 42: LIVE at ISBC with Joe Ronovsky & Anthony Krzyzak (Chicago White Sox & Chicago Wolves) Hear from two University of Illinois grads (Joe in 2008 and Anthony in 2010) on how they discovered they wanted to work in sports, how they each got their starts and how they work...
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Ep 41: Jim Andrews (IEG Sponsorship Conference & ESP Properties)
Painless Podcast episode 41: Jim Andrews (SVP, ESP Properties & Chair, IEG Sponsorship Conference) Jim explains how a high school teacher scared him away from pursuing an acting career and he shifted to journalism. Northwestern University's famed Medill School of Journalism lured him to Chicago....
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 12 - Illini Event (Whitman, Harold, Archibald & Randle)
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 12 Illini Holiday Event with AD Josh Whitman, 2003 Miss America Erika Harold and former Illini basketball players Robert Archibald and Brian Randle Deon and Eric catch up with several Illini friends at the annual Suburban Illini Club's...
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Ep 40: Jeannie Goldstein & Scott Kirkpatrick (Chicago Sports + Entertainment Partners)
Painless Podcast episode 40: Jeannie Goldstein & Scott Kirkpatrick (Partners, Chicago Sports + Entertainment Partners) Jeannie and Scott share their stories of breaking into sports marketing, how they came together to create their own agency and how they became experts on Olympic and Paralympic...
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Ep 39: Steve Buzby (Revel Marketing)
Painless Podcast episode 39: Steve Buzby (CEO, Revel Marketing) Steve Buzby is passionate about sports and event partnerships. Not just selling sponsorships, but finding true partners. Not just getting meetings, but getting the right ones so they become great connections. Hear Steve’s story,...
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Ep 38: "Skinny" Sheahan & Jen Kramer (Special Olympics Chicago & Polar Plunge)
Painless Podcast episode 38: Jim “Skinny” Sheahan & Jen Kramer (Special Olympics Chicago) Skinny Sheahan and Jen Kramer have both played key roles with numerous successful events around Chicago – the Marathon, Taste of Chicago, Navy Pier/McCormick Place, and many more. Hear some of their stories...
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 11 - Ed Molitor ("Athletics of Business" & CEO, The Molitor Group)
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 11 Ed Molitor, CEO, The Molitor Group Throughout his professional career, the words “coaching” and “leadership” have been synonymous with the positions Ed Molitor has held. Growing up in Chicago’s north suburbs, Ed played basketball at...
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Ep 37: Tony Schiller (Paragon)
Painless Podcast episode 37: Tony Schiller (Partner, Paragon) Those of us in sports or event engagement marketing are much better off that Tony Schiller took a job at the renovated Chicago Theater rather than get his doctorate and become a psychologist. Though he still often fills the role of...
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 10 - Paul Shirley (Author, "Stories I Tell on Dates," Former NBA Player)
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 10 Paul Shirley, Author, Stories I Tell on Dates / Former NBA Player He blogged before anyone knew what a “blog” was, he famously asked a LOT of team owners if he could keep his jersey, he played on one of the best NBA teams of all time…
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Ep 36: Justin Breen (BrEpic Communications)
Painless Podcast episode 36: Justin Breen (Founder, BrEpic Communications) Hear from journalist turned PR entrepreneur Justin Breen on helping start up DNAInfo, then leaving to start his own firm earlier this year. We also discuss the demise of DNAInfo, how he’s changing the approach to media...
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 9 - David A. Goldstein (Author, Alley-Oop to Aliyah + COO, U SPORTS)
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 9 David A. Goldstein, Author, Alley-Oop to Aliyah / COO, U SPORTS Alley-Oop to Aliyah is a recently-released book by author David A. Goldstein. It’s the incredible true story of four decades of African American basketball players travelling...
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Ep 35: John Murray (Arena Partners + World Sport Chicago + Chicago Sports Commission)
Painless Podcast episode 35: John Murray (Arena Partners / World Sport Chicago / Chicago Sports Commission) To connect with John... • Arena Partners: www.getinthearena.com • World Sport Chicago: www.worldsportchicago.org • Special Olympics 50th: http://www.specialolympics50.org • Twitter:...
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 8 - Steve Raquel, Chief Illiniwek & War Chant
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 8 Steve Raquel, President of the Council of Chiefs and 29th Chief Illiniwek (1993) For Fighting Illini fans, the “War Chant” music has been synonymous with Illinois athletics for nearly 40 years. As of August 2017, the University of…
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Ep 34: Rob Cressy (Bacon Sports & Cress Media)
Painless Podcast episode 34: Rob Cressy (Founder, Bacon Sports & Cress Media) Get fired up with Rob Cressy with his story of leaving digital media sales to go all in on living and creating great sports content. To connect with Rob... • Web: www.baconsports.com or www.cressmedia.com • Twitter or...
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 7 - Stephen Bardo(BTN / Point Guard Vision)
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 7 Stephen Bardo, Analyst, Big Ten Network / Founder, Point Guard Vision College basketball has uncertainty surrounding it, with the FBI indicting a handful of assistant coaches and a shoe executive. Plus, Louisville’s Rick Pitino has been...
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Ep 33: Jason Coyle (Stadium & 120 Sports)
Painless Podcast episode 33: Jason Coyle (CEO, Stadium / Co-founder, 120 Sports) To connect with Stadium... • On the web: WatchStadium.com • On broadcast television digital antenna in 50+ markets • On Twitter: WatchStadium.Twitter.com • On the Stadium app, available in the App Store, as well as…
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 6 - Prof. Adrian Burgos (La Vida Baseball)
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 6 Adrian Burgos, Editor-in-Chief, La Vida Baseball As the MLB playoffs are about to heat up, many players of Latino descent are poised to make an impact on which teams make it to the World Series. Being in the midst of Hispanic Heritage...
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Ep 32: *LIVE* Painless/WISE "Big Data & Sports Innovation" Panel Discussion
Painless Podcast episode 32: LIVE Big Data & Sports Innovation Panel with... Gabe Ottolini (CRO, Block Six Analytics) Nathan Frank (Data Scientist, STATS) Lotika Pai (Co-founder, POWWFUL) Dezeree Christman (VP of Digital, PCGSportsDesk) To connect further via web / Twitter:...
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 5 - Kendall Gill
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 5 All-TIme Illini Great, NBA Star, pro boxer and TV analyst Kendall Gill Kendall Gill is one of the all-time great Fighting Illini basketball players, and a 15-year NBA veteran. One of the stars of the ’89 Flyin’ Illini joins Deon and Eric…
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Ep 31: Dave Zimmer & Steve Ginsburg (Fleet Feet Chicago & RAM Racing)
Dave Zimmer (Co-owner and CEO, Fleet Feet Sports Chicago) Steve Ginsburg (Owner and CEO, RAM Racing) Meet two of the most successful players in running and endurance sports, Dave Zimmer from Fleet Feet Sports Chicago (www.fleetfeetchicago.com) and Steve Ginsburg from RAM Racing...
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Ep 30: Carey Pinkowski & Tim Hadzima (Chicago Marathon & WMM)
Painless Podcast episode 30: Carey Pinkowski (Executive Race Director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon) Tim Hadzima (General Manager, Abbott World Marathon Majors) The 40th Bank of America Chicago Marathon (www.chicagomarathon.com and @chimarathon) is just a few weeks away. Hear from race…
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 4 - Coach Jimmy Collins
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 4 Former Illinois Assistant and UIC Head Basketball Coach Jimmy Collins Going back in Illini history, Deon and Eric sit down with Jimmy Collins, former Assistant Coach for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. Coach Collins also made…
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Ep 29: Scott Paddock (Chicagoland Speedway)
Painless Podcast episode 29: Scott Paddock (President, Chicagoland Speedway) Hear from the head of Chicagoland Speedway as NASCAR is about invade town. Check out www.chicagolandspeedway.com for track and event info. For opportunities to join their team scroll down to “Join Our Team” at the bottom...
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Ep 28: Jeff Urban (Whistle Sports)
Painless Podcast episode 28: Jeff Urban (Co-founder & President, Whistle Sports) Hear from the co-founder of Whistle Sports, a global community with 400 of the world’s most engaging sports content creators that encompasses nearly 400 million aggregate subscribers, fans and followers with a growth...
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 3 - New Illini WBB Coach Nancy Fahey
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 3 Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Nancy Fahey Deon and Eric visit with new University of Illinois women’s basketball coach Nancy Fahey. She joins the Illini after winning FIVE national championships at Division III Washington University…
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Ep 27: Dan Ciccone & Ken Olsen (rEvXP)
Painless Podcast episode 27: Dan Ciccone & Ken Olsen (rEvXP) Focus is on eSports this week! Early on, we talk about an op-ed Dan penned pointing out eSports has been around a LOT longer than the last 18 months. Here’s a link to "eSports - Investing in ‘the wild, wild West?’" --...
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Ep 26: David Ladd (STATS)
Painless Podcast episode 26: David Ladd (VP, STATS, LLC) Among key topics, we talk about STATS being in a big growth mode. Go to www.stats.com/careers for all the details, including 27 openings at their new downtown Chicago HQ, at least six of those are sales roles on David’s team. We also talked...
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 2 - Lou Henson
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 2 Coach Lou Henson Deon and Eric visit with basketball coaching icon Lou Henson and his wife, Mary. We discuss some fun facts about Coach Henson, including his role in integrating Hardin-Simmons University, his thoughts on the 1989 Flyin'...
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 1 - Deon Thomas with Eric Schmidt
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 1 Catching up with Deon Many Illini fans know that Deon Thomas is the leading scorer in University of Illinois Men's Basketball History. But most don't know what he's been up to since graduation. Deon talks about the path that lead him...
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Ep 25: Bob Fallen (USHL)
Painless Podcast episode 25: Bob Fallen (President & Commissioner, USHL) This week’s sponsor: +Spikeball Nationals are at Chicago’s Cricket Hill in Montrose Harbor on October 14. Sign up your team TODAY at https://usaspikeball.com/e/2017-usa-spikeball-roundnet-national-championship. About the...
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Ep 24: Carrie Williams (Illinois PGA / IPGA Foundation)
Painless Podcast episode 24: Carrie Williams (Executive Director, Illinois PGA) www.ipga.com This week’s sponsors: +Illini RST Celeb-Am Golf Outing is Friday, August 11, at Deerfield Golf Club in Riverwoods, Illinois. For foursomes and hole sponsorships, email [email protected] or visit...
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Ep 23: John Guppy (Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing)
Painless Podcast episode 23: John Guppy (President & Founder, Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing) This week’s sponsor: Illini RST Celeb-Am Golf Outing benefitting the U of I Department of Recreation, Sport & Tourism scholarship fund Friday, August 11, at Deerfield Golf Club in Riverwoods, Illinois. For...
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Ep 22: Mike Gordon (Chicago Wolves)
Painless Podcast episode 22: Mike Gordon (President, Chicago Wolves) This week’s sponsor: Illini RST Celeb-Am Golf Outing benefitting the U of I Department of Recreation, Sport & Tourism scholarship fund Friday, August 11th at Deerfield Golf Club in Riverwoods, Illinois. For foursomes and hole...
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Home of TWO terrific podcasts: 1) PAINLESS PODCAST Connect with Interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Featuring Painless Networking (https://www.Painless.Network) members, hosted by Chris Hartweg.2) THE FADEAWAY WITH DEON & ERIC Join former Illinois Fighting Illini basketball star Deon Thomas and Xfinity Game of the Week reporter Eric Schmidt for their podcast focusing on the Illini, hoops, and life. Painless on...Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/73710Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworkingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/PainlessNetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/PainlessNetworkAnd The FadeAway on...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEricTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheFadeawayChi
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