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The Staying In Podcast - four pals talk video games, board games, movies, and nonsense

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Join four lifelong friends on this award-nominated comedy podcast about board games, video games, comicbooks, movies, TV and more; uncovering the hidden indie gems you’ll wonder how you ever lived without, and diving deep into the franchises you already know and love.

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United Kingdom

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Comedy

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Join four lifelong friends on this award-nominated comedy podcast about board games, video games, comicbooks, movies, TV and more; uncovering the hidden indie gems you’ll wonder how you ever lived without, and diving deep into the franchises you already know and love.

Language:

English

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07752744254


Episodes

The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game, Escape Academy, and Kiri-ai: The Duel - Ep195

3/14/2024
Big reviews of escape room video game Escape Academy by Coin Crew Games and Ravensburger’s Tolkien-em-up The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game, plus thoughts on MugenGaming’s Kiri-ai: The Duel. All that, and many more…? on Ep195. 00:00 - The sanctity of the line and mildly threatening birthday songs 08:50 - Escape Academy 23:29 - Another one indoctrinated 26:23 - The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game 47:38 - Kiri-ai: The Duel 1:02:34 - See you at AireCon 2024! On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:06:47

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Beacon Patrol, and Sexy Battle Wizards - Ep194

2/29/2024
Reviews of the criminally good District Noir and cosy-coastguard-em-up Beacon Patrol from Pandasaurus, an early peek at the retro-tinged horror from Headware Games’ Hollowbody, the superb search action of Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and spending a sultry couple of hours with Grant Howitt’s Sexy Battle Wizards. All that, and the bleep button, on Ep194. 02:37 - Sexy Battle Wizards 17:14 - District Noir 26:05 - Beacon Patrol 33:52 - Hollowbody 46:00 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 58:07 - FAQ it, or…? On this episode were Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:08:09

Thunder Road: Vendetta, Cyberpunk 2077, Shifting Stones - Ep193

2/14/2024
We kick off by precisely defining “a Tesco”, then it’s board game reviews of Shifting Stones (Gamewright) and Thunder Road: Vendetta (Restoration Games), and from the world of video games it’s thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt Red) and Inscryption (Daniel Mullins Games). All that, and snowboarding, on Ep193. 00:00 - The definition of Tesco 04:52 - Shifting Stones 10:49 - Dutch Blitz (again) 14:41 - Thunder Road: Vendetta 25:38 - Cyberpunk 2077 43:51 - Inscryption On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:03:14

Lorcana, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Saltburn - Ep192

1/31/2024
We dive deep into the Rise of the Floodborn and The First Chapter sets for Disney Lorcana from Ravensburger, twist and turn with Saltburn, and marvel at Super Mario Bros. Wonder. All that, and après Pete, on Ep192. 00:00 - A mystery holiday 12:42 - Disney Lorcana - The First Chapter and Rise of the Floodborn 33:19 - Saltburn 45:48 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder 59:52 - The Top 10 Extreme Sports On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:05:21

Star Trek: Resurgence, Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition, and That’s Not a Hat! - Ep191

1/14/2024
Reviews of adorable worker placement Cardboard Alchemy’s Flamecraft, infuriating memory bluffing game That's Not a Hat! from Ravensburger, the mighty and massive Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition from Vlaada Chvátil and WizKids, classic competitive card game Dutch Blitz, and the brilliant narrative-driven adventure Star Trek: Resurgence from Dramatic Labs. All that, and a body pillow, on Ep191. 00:00 - Nobody puts Kris in the corner... except Kris 07:33 - Flamecraft 10:40 - That's Not a Hat! 17:24 - Dutch Blitz 22:28 - Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition 39:57 - Star Trek: Resurgence On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:04:19

Bluey, Blue Eyed Samurai, and The Case of the Golden Idol - Ep190

12/31/2023
Staying In’s top 5 favourite things that we read, played, watched, and generally “discovered” in 2023 is the huge topic we try and tackle as 2024 rolls in. 00:00 - Kris' package 04:32 - Resolutions 10:51 - The Incal 15:52 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 20:10 - The Dark Forest 22:35 - Eega 27:43 - Marcel the Shell with Shoes On 30:40 - The Decagon House Murders 33:51 - Twilight Imperium: Third Edition 35:36 - Bluey 38:37 - Blue Eyed Samurai 43:16 - How To with John Wilson 50:03 - The Last of Us 54:35 - The Fall of the House of Usher 56:09 - Marvel’s Midnight Suns 59:45 - The Case of the Golden Idol 01:02:24 - Only Murders in the Building 01:06:23 - The Bear 01:09:48 - The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth 01:11:59 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves 01:14:56 - Conclusion On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:19:57

The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and Killer Trails - Ep189

12/14/2023
Heading off on a long journey with The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom, wandering down the path with Killer Trails, and telling tales with The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. All that, and 2023’s Secret Santa, on Ep189. 00:00 - Grip it and Rip It 03:48 - Secret Santa Gift #1 09:10 - Killer Trails 18:18 - Secret Santa Gift #2 23:08 - The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom 42:55 - Secret Santa Gift #3 47:57 - The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar 1:05:36 - Secret Santa Gift #4 On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:15:16

The Marvels, General Orders: World War II, and Davy Jones’ Locker: The Kraken Wakes - Ep188

12/1/2023
Jumping deep into Davy Jones' Locker: The Kraken Wakes after PudKat Games’ successful Kickstarter, the warboys scope out Osprey Games’ General Orders: World War II, going intergalactic with The Marvels, and the incredible Mints or Mince from Big Potato Games. All that, and a lot of talk about potatoes, on Ep188. 00:00 - Eating Toffee Potatoes (aka Caramelised Danish Potatoes) and decadent roasties. 06:56 - The horrors of eating in your first year of University 09:46 - Davy Jones' Locker: The Kraken Wakes 26:04 - The Marvels 39:33 - General Orders: World War II 55:56 - Mints or Mince On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:06:09

Critical: Sanctuary - Season 1, Jokkmokk: The Winter Market, and Fly Home! - Ep187

11/14/2023
We get scammed by sellers on Temu counterfeiting boardgames by “Oink Games”, “Hasbro”, and “Mattel”, get roleplaying with Critical: Sanctuary - Season 1 from Hachette, sip tea at Davenports of Cheshire, go shopping at Jokkmokk: The Winter Market from WizKids, and Fly Home! and Fish 'n' Flip with Helvetiq. All that, and sunshine during the cold, on Ep187. 00:00 - Winter Summer Holiday 04:12 - Davenports 07:56 - Counterfeit boardgames from sellers on Temu 32:44 - Critical: Sanctuary - Season 1 44:17 - Jokkmokk: The Winter Market 50:16 - Fly Home! 57:01 - Fish 'n' Flip On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:03:29

The Fall of the House of Usher, EXIT - The Curse of Ophir, and Twilight Imperium - Ep186

10/31/2023
We (unsuccessfully) try and break The Curse, spend 12 full hours playing the epic space opera Twilight Imperium: Third Edition from Fantasy Flight Games, get locked in a puzzling hotel in EXIT - The Curse of Ophir from Nementic Games and USM, and scare ourselves silly with Mike Flanagan’s latest The Fall of the House of Usher. All that, and Big Selenite, on Ep186. 00:00 - Breaking the Curse #1 08:00 - Twilight Imperium: Third Edition 34:08 - Breaking the Curse #2 36:21 - EXIT - The Curse of Ophir 47:15 - Big Selenite 48:13 - The Fall of the House of Usher On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:04:04

They Cloned Tyrone, Undaunted: Battle of Britain, and Marcel the Shell with Shoes On - Ep185

10/14/2023
We take a trip into the mysterious in the dark sci-fi They Cloned Tyrone, chat about the completely endearing Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, and if that weren’t enough, it’s off to war with Undaunted: Battle of Britain from Osprey Games. All that, and sleeping in Deep Heat, on Ep185. 00:00 - Hugo’s 3rd but not his 3rd birthday party 07:52 - Kris sleeps in Deep Heat, plus The Cinematic Orchestra 14:41 - They Cloned Tyrone 27:34 - Marcel the Shell with Shoes On 37:54 - Undaunted: Battle of Britain 56:35 - The Fast and the Furious in Japanese On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:03:46

Batman: The Audio Adventures, Monster 12, and Troika! - Ep184

9/30/2023
It is Autumn. We chirp on about Troika! from the Melsonian Arts Council, head back in time to the Stone Age (board game), take a look at the Open and Play series from Kosmos with particular attention centred on Monster 12 and Allie Gator, and try to resist growling “I’m Batman” while chatting about Batman: The Audio Adventures. All that, and more talk about lawnmowers than is strictly necessary, on Ep184. 00:00 - Slapped by September 03:47 - Troika! 24:13 - Lawnmowers 26:35 - Stone Age 33:26 - Kosmos Open and Play 36:02 - Monster 12 38:27 - Allie Gator 42:57 - Batman: The Audio Adventures On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:01:02

Lacuna, Regicide, Townscaper, and Benji Corless from Osprey Games - Ep183

9/14/2023
Chips. You love them. We love them. This episode talks about them. But when we’re not talking chips, we’re talking: Lacuna, a delightful 2 player abstract game from CMYK; Townscaper, Oskar Stålberg’s relaxing and deeply creative build-em-up; Benji from Osprey's lovely solo recommendations Miru and VOID 1680 AM; and the challenging cooperative deck crawler Regicide from Badgers From Mars. All that, plus hospital radio, on Ep183. 00:00 - A new type of chip, another one bites the dust, and love language 14:37 - Lacuna 27:45 - Townscaper 36:45 - Benji's recommendations 46:22 - Regicide On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Sam (@MrSamTurner), and Benji (@OspreyGames). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:00:39

Barbie, Happy Bee, and Dirty Pig - Ep182

8/31/2023
A globetrotting episode, as the lads head around Bavaria on Segways, including a trip to the legendary FUNtainment, Hofbräuhaus, and Neuschwanstein Castle. Then we get some mucky fun in with Dirty Pig (or Drecksau) from Kosmos, look back at reMEmber from Pegasus Spiele, become one with nature with Happy Bee from Helvetiq and Coiledspring Games, and annoy all the right people with the Barbie movie. All that, plus a farewell to underwear, on Ep182. 00:00 - An international flavour 03:55 - Hofbräuhaus, Neuschwanstein Castle, and Segways in Bavaria 26:10 - a trip to FUNtainment 33:40 - Dirty Pig or Drecksau 38:22 - reMEmber 44:49 - Happy Bee 48:52 - the Barbie movie On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:01:57

OXENFREE II: Lost Signals, Diablo IV, and Colin from Accounts - Ep181

8/14/2023
Night School Studio’s OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is a great follow up to the original and is going to serve its fans well, while Blizzard’s own recent sequel - Diablo IV - proves to be the perfect entry into a genre you might have dismissed. And why Colin from Accounts is must-watch comedy TV from Australia that’s deeper than you might initially expect. 00:00 - Tidying up 08:08 - OXENFREE II: Lost Signals 20:32 - Diablo IV 46:08 - Colin from Accounts 56:50 - Outro On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider) and Peter (@XeroXeroXero). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:05:06

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, and Crack List - Ep180

7/31/2023
More Steam Deck chat starts off the show, then it’s off on a photography expedition with Alba: A Wildlife Adventure from ustwo games, plus a trip to the cinema to see Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. Back at home it’s board game time with Crack List from Pierre Faucon and Hachette, and Sweet & Spicy from HeidelBÄR Games. All that, plus childhood classics adapted to the big screen, on Ep180. 00:00 - Why you should buy a Steam Deck 19:36 - Alba: A Wildlife Adventure 32:25 - Crack List 41:18 - Sweet & Spicy 46:46 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One 54:52 - Film adaptations of our favourite toys growing up On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:02:27

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Cubitos, and Jury Duty - Ep179

7/15/2023
We start off by ranking the Mission: Impossible films (you will be upset by some of the placings), then get straight into a breakdown of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Then it’s on to Jury Duty - the show, not the obligation - and finally Alderac Entertainment’s push your luck game Cubitos. All that, plus beige flags, on Ep179, out… NOW! 00:00 - Ranking the Mission: Impossible films 09:11 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 26:50 - Cubitos 42:04 - Jury Duty 52:29 - Beige flags On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:05:29

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Dorfromantik, Block Party, and Emily Neat from Osprey Games - Ep178

7/1/2023
Sipping tea with Honey Badger, getting an Inkling about Osprey Games, having a Block Party with Big Potato, subscribing to LEGO, doubling up on Dorfromantik, and having a swinging time with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Plus, grabby geese. 00:00 - Explaining thunder to a toddler, and a Tolkien marathon 08:53 - Tea Party 17:33 - Inkling 22:51 - Block Party 32:41 - A LEGO subscription box 44:40 - Dorfromantik and Dorfromantik: The Board Game 57:43 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 1:07:35 - What’s next from Osprey On this episode were Emily (@EmilyNNeat), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:12:22

Spots, Critical Foundation, and Wandering Towers - Ep177

6/14/2023
We kick things off with power washing fantasies and foraging, then try and find hidden wizards with Wandering Towers from Capstone Games, and bury some dice with Spots from CMYK. After that we get gambling with High Society from Osprey Games, and get an introduction to roleplaying with Critical Foundation from Hachette. Plus, Finger smoking. 00:00 - Powerwashing fantasies and foraging 13:13 - Wandering Towers 21:42 - Spots 33:43 - Critical Foundation 51:35 - High Society On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:05:51

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Bamboo, and Extraordinary - Ep176

5/31/2023
Fading fast? Pop on the latest episode for some high energy geek culture chat; it’s better than coffee!!! (?) We talk The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth from Fantasy Flight Games, Bamboo from Devir, Hungry Monkey from HeidelBÄR Games, Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Extraordinary by Emma Moran. Plus, a hog. 00:00 - Keeping Kris awake 10:46 - Ghost of Tsushima 16:02 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 20:02 - Bamboo 33:39 - The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth 43:13 - Hungry Monkey 49:20 - Extraordinary 58:30 - Please Kris, Wake Up All that, and a hog, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

Duration:01:02:34