<![CDATA[Saké This]]>4ca6fd1d-8be5-5c63-934b-a3563291136dSat, 28 Mar 2026 19:33:51 +0000Captivate.fmJosh Liston and Justin Littlehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/750d2eb6-d2d7-4541-9370-1f1358999d00/qBuR-gZYttv4NW8q0GpUMwQY.jpgSaké ThisJosh Liston and Justin LittleJosh Liston and Justin LittleJosh Liston and Justin Little have Japan on their minds (and Saké on their brains). Guaranteed mispronunciation, non-guaranteed accurate information. This Podcast is a bullet train — so get in early, and don't miss it. News, Games, Reviews and Travel Stories from Japan. https://www.jcaldigital.org/sake-thistrueepisodicnopodcast15. Banning Testicle Cups | Man Steals a Toilet | Love Doll Demand Surges | Japanese Customs | Japanese Punk BandsBanning Testicle Cups | Man Steals a Toilet | Love Doll Demand Surges | Japanese Customs | Japanese Punk BandsThis week Josh and Justin share the absolute most important Japanese news stories EVER.

  1. Banning Testicle Cups.
  2. Man Steals a Toilet.
  3. Love Doll Demand Surges.
  4. Japanese Rules & Customs.
  5. Japanese Punk Bands.

Guesstimation Japan: True or False? (Japanese Customs and Rules Edition).

— vibe.

@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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Story Links:

  1. https://soranews24.com/2026/03/07/silicone-testicle-covers-banned-from-japanese-sauna-following-cups-being-left-behind-and-on-shelves/

]]>This week Josh and Justin share the absolute most important Japanese news stories EVER.

  1. Banning Testicle Cups.
  2. Man Steals a Toilet.
  3. Love Doll Demand Surges.
  4. Japanese Rules & Customs.
  5. Japanese Punk Bands.

Guesstimation Japan: True or False? (Japanese Customs and Rules Edition).

— vibe.

@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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Story Links:

  1. https://soranews24.com/2026/03/07/silicone-testicle-covers-banned-from-japanese-sauna-following-cups-being-left-behind-and-on-shelves/

]]>69f2f955-20b4-4e00-a4dd-702b3641cb18Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +110026:57truefull151514. Rescuing a Phone on Fuji | Soba Chain Says No Lunch for Tourists | Tamagotchi Factory | Harry Potter Shop | Harajuku ReviewsRescuing a Phone on Fuji | Soba Chain Says No Lunch for Tourists | Tamagotchi Factory | Harry Potter Shop | Harajuku ReviewsThis week Josh and Justin share more fun news stories all the way from Japan, including a student needing to be rescued from Mount Fuji (twice), a Soba noodle chain asking tourists to avoid the lunch rush, and an official Tamagotchi Factory opening in Harajuku.

Guesstimation Japan: Ryokan or Japanese Drink?

Rating Reviews: Harajuku's Harry Potter Shop, and the One Piece Mugiwara Shop.

— vibe (or perhaps, lame).

@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin share more fun news stories all the way from Japan, including a student needing to be rescued from Mount Fuji (twice), a Soba noodle chain asking tourists to avoid the lunch rush, and an official Tamagotchi Factory opening in Harajuku.

Guesstimation Japan: Ryokan or Japanese Drink?

Rating Reviews: Harajuku's Harry Potter Shop, and the One Piece Mugiwara Shop.

— vibe (or perhaps, lame).

@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>a263025e-af36-409d-8ae5-da24f8496353Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +110037:36truefull141413. Woman Marries AI Bot | Japanese Game Shows incl. 'Slippery Stairs' and 'How to Escape a Fart' | KFC ChristmasWoman Marries AI Bot | Japanese Game Shows incl. 'Slippery Stairs' and 'How to Escape a Fart' | KFC ChristmasThis week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including a woman named Kano marrying an AI Character she created, customers buying old train station ticket gates for their own homes, and the mighty Stamina-destroying "Paralysis Noodles."

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Game Show - Yes or No?

Rating Reviews: (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken Shinjuku West Exit.

— vibe.

@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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Story Links:

  1. https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/japanese-woman-marries-ai-character-she-generated-on-chatgpt/
  2. https://soranews24.com/2025/11/26/japanese-train-company-is-letting-fans-buy-its-actual-ticket-gates-for-their-homes/
  3. https://soranews24.com/2025/12/08/stamina-destroying-paralysis-noodles-are-tokyos-newest-over-the-top-ramen-innovation/
  4. Brain Wall (Human Tetris): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYJXSSgW08

]]>This week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including a woman named Kano marrying an AI Character she created, customers buying old train station ticket gates for their own homes, and the mighty Stamina-destroying "Paralysis Noodles."

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Game Show - Yes or No?

Rating Reviews: (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken Shinjuku West Exit.

— vibe.

@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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Story Links:

  1. https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/japanese-woman-marries-ai-character-she-generated-on-chatgpt/
  2. https://soranews24.com/2025/11/26/japanese-train-company-is-letting-fans-buy-its-actual-ticket-gates-for-their-homes/
  3. https://soranews24.com/2025/12/08/stamina-destroying-paralysis-noodles-are-tokyos-newest-over-the-top-ramen-innovation/
  4. Brain Wall (Human Tetris): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYJXSSgW08

]]>44e6e796-4bef-4602-aab8-65182c731953Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:45:00 +110023:05truefull131312. Overtourism | Tokyo Coffin Meditation | Funerals for Toys | Sumo Crying Baby Festival | Shohei Ohtani & Es Con Field HokkaidoOvertourism | Tokyo Coffin Meditation | Funerals for Toys | Sumo Crying Baby Festival | Shohei Ohtani & Es Con Field HokkaidoThis week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including the possibility of Japan raising their departure taxes to combat overtourism, Tokyo's coffin meditation sessions, and burial ceremonies for toys and dolls.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Cultural Festivals - Real or Not Real?

Rating Reviews: Es Con Field Hokkaido.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including the possibility of Japan raising their departure taxes to combat overtourism, Tokyo's coffin meditation sessions, and burial ceremonies for toys and dolls.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Cultural Festivals - Real or Not Real?

Rating Reviews: Es Con Field Hokkaido.

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>1590136d-aca2-41ca-a91f-2fa0e1e566b2Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +110030:00truefull121211. Pyjamas for Plushies | 2 Hour Smartphone Limits | Daily Laugh Ordinance | Japanese Toy Names | McDonald's JapanPyjamas for Plushies | 2 Hour Smartphone Limits | Daily Laugh Ordinance | Japanese Toy Names | McDonald's JapanThis week Josh and Justin chat about Pyjamas for Otaku Traveler's Plushies, a Two-Hour Cap on Smartphone Use, and the Laugh Once Per Day Ordinance.

Otaku (in Japan) a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills.

Guesstimation Japan: What are these Japanese Toys?

Rating Reviews: McDonald's Japan.

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin chat about Pyjamas for Otaku Traveler's Plushies, a Two-Hour Cap on Smartphone Use, and the Laugh Once Per Day Ordinance.

Otaku (in Japan) a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills.

Guesstimation Japan: What are these Japanese Toys?

Rating Reviews: McDonald's Japan.

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>22d88d21-e9ea-46d7-83fd-c887c1c555bbMon, 10 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +110042:51truefull111110. Speech-Jamming | Stealing 700 Pairs of Undies | Handsome Weeping Boys | Japanese Horror Movies | Himeji Castle.Speech-Jamming | Stealing 700 Pairs of Undies | Handsome Weeping Boys | Japanese Horror Movies | Himeji Castle.This week Josh and Justin discuss the invention of a Speech-Jamming device, a thief stealing 700 pairs of women's underwear, and the expansion of Handsome Weeping Boys into manual work.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Horror Comedies (Real or Not Real?)

Rating Reviews: Himeji Castle.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin discuss the invention of a Speech-Jamming device, a thief stealing 700 pairs of women's underwear, and the expansion of Handsome Weeping Boys into manual work.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Horror Comedies (Real or Not Real?)

Rating Reviews: Himeji Castle.

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>092b5d60-4569-4df0-9171-1fdb2909cf91Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:45:00 +110026:05truefull10109. Drinking Burial Offerings | Breaking Into Your School (40 Years Late) | Finding Man Under Hotel Bed | Japanese 7-11 ReviewsDrinking Burial Offerings | Breaking Into Your School (40 Years Late) | Finding Man Under Hotel Bed | Japanese 7-11 ReviewsThis week Josh and Justin discuss an Aussie idiot drinking burial offerings at Mt. Fuji, getting arrested for breaking into your old school to retrieve confiscated items (40 years late), and finding a man under your hotel bed. Plus the guys review the reviews for a (a not-large) 7-11 in Japan.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Lolly or Beauty Product?

Rating Reviews: (a not-large) Japanese 7-11.

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin discuss an Aussie idiot drinking burial offerings at Mt. Fuji, getting arrested for breaking into your old school to retrieve confiscated items (40 years late), and finding a man under your hotel bed. Plus the guys review the reviews for a (a not-large) 7-11 in Japan.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Lolly or Beauty Product?

Rating Reviews: (a not-large) Japanese 7-11.

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>6032d085-9b37-4498-bcfa-42d2ef0b0cd3Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:45:00 +110031:24truefull998. Hiring Monsters to Scare Kids | Bear Attack Apps | Sumo Nicknames (The Battle Hamster) | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - Infinity CastleHiring Monsters to Scare Kids | Bear Attack Apps | Sumo Nicknames (The Battle Hamster) | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - Infinity CastleThis week Josh and Justin discuss Drunk Train Staff, Hiring Monsters to Scare Kids, Bear Attack Prevention Apps, and The Meatball of Destiny.

Guesstimation Japan: Sumo Nicknames (Real or Fake?). 

Rating Reviews: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle.

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin discuss Drunk Train Staff, Hiring Monsters to Scare Kids, Bear Attack Prevention Apps, and The Meatball of Destiny.

Guesstimation Japan: Sumo Nicknames (Real or Fake?). 

Rating Reviews: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle.

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>9faee465-88be-44f3-8b70-b440779e159fSun, 28 Sep 2025 10:15:00 +110033:48truefull887. Panties for Your Head | Japan's Bathroom Police | Japanese Foods (Real or Rude?) | Ken Honda’s Happy MoneyPanties for Your Head | Japan's Bathroom Police | Japanese Foods (Real or Rude?) | Ken Honda’s Happy MoneyThis week Josh and Justin discuss Osaka's Red Back Spider problem, fashion-forward panties for your head, and a new bathroom policy for Japanese Police. Plus we rate the reviews for Ken Honda's best selling book, Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Piece with Your Money.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Foods (Real or Rude?).

Guesstimation Japan: The Translation Game (incl. "gold coins for cats" and "3 years on a stone").

Rating Reviews: Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Piece with Your Money.

— vibe.

@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin discuss Osaka's Red Back Spider problem, fashion-forward panties for your head, and a new bathroom policy for Japanese Police. Plus we rate the reviews for Ken Honda's best selling book, Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Piece with Your Money.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Foods (Real or Rude?).

Guesstimation Japan: The Translation Game (incl. "gold coins for cats" and "3 years on a stone").

Rating Reviews: Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Piece with Your Money.

— vibe.

@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>dec42053-8e22-40a3-9000-c7fbb8c7c538Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +110032:05truefull776. Blood-Sauce Burgers | Surrounding Intoxicated People with Energy Drinks | Drunk Pilots | Japanese Car Names | Kenroku-en GardenBlood-Sauce Burgers | Surrounding Intoxicated People with Energy Drinks | Drunk Pilots | Japanese Car Names | Kenroku-en GardenThis week Josh and Justin discuss Vampire Cafés, Blood-Sauce Burgers, Surrounding Intoxicated People with Energy Drinks, and Drunk Japanese Pilots.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Cars (Real or Nah?)

Rating Reviews: Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture).

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin discuss Vampire Cafés, Blood-Sauce Burgers, Surrounding Intoxicated People with Energy Drinks, and Drunk Japanese Pilots.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Cars (Real or Nah?)

Rating Reviews: Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture).

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>d3c79a72-0625-4523-bfcf-d42ab27d9e10Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:15:00 +110023:43truefull665. Human Washing Machines | $1 Ryokan Live-Streams Your Stay | Madogiwa-zoku | Babymetal's Metal Forth | J-Pop Star: Real or Nah?Human Washing Machines | $1 Ryokan Live-Streams Your Stay | Madogiwa-zoku | BABYMETAL's Metal Forth | J-Pop Star: Real or Nah?This week Josh and Justin discuss a Japanese company inventing a Human Washing Machine, a Hotel offering $1 stays if Guests agree to be live streamed, and the phenomena of Madogiwa-zokus' in 49% of Japanese workplaces.

Guesstimation Japan: J-pop Star (Real or Nah?)

Rating Reviews: BABYMETAL's new album "Metal Forth".

— vibe.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin discuss a Japanese company inventing a Human Washing Machine, a Hotel offering $1 stays if Guests agree to be live streamed, and the phenomena of Madogiwa-zokus' in 49% of Japanese workplaces.

Guesstimation Japan: J-pop Star (Real or Nah?)

Rating Reviews: BABYMETAL's new album "Metal Forth".

— vibe.

Links.


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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>24c53779-d576-463f-8c80-17d918c012e1Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:45:00 +110027:05truefull554. Pokémon Scrubs, Happy Belly Protein Jelly, Suzuki Curry, Bump of Chicken, and the Tokyo Skytree. GJ: Japanese Band or Condom Brand?Pokémon Scrubs, Happy Belly Protein Jelly, Suzuki Curry, Bump of Chicken, and the Tokyo Skytree. GJ: Japanese Band or Condom Brand?This week Comedians Josh Liston and Justin Little discuss Pokemon medical scrubs, Happy Belly Protein Jelly, and Suzuki's new range of packet curry. — Vibe 

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Band or Condom Brand?

Lightly Roasting Reviews: Tokyo Skytree.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Comedians Josh Liston and Justin Little discuss Pokemon medical scrubs, Happy Belly Protein Jelly, and Suzuki's new range of packet curry. — Vibe 

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Band or Condom Brand?

Lightly Roasting Reviews: Tokyo Skytree.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>dd46ed50-75c6-4c74-a451-4ae41269971cTue, 19 Aug 2025 08:45:00 +110026:14truefull443. Baby Fragrance Research | Grandma Cafes | Light Novel or Visual Kei? | Alarms at an Embassy | Roasting 'Abroad in Japan'Baby Fragrance Research | Grandma Cafes | Light Novel or Visual Kei? | Alarms at an Embassy | Roasting 'Abroad in Japan'This week Josh and Justin discuss Japan's Baby Fragrance Research, Grandma Cafes, and Personalised Voicemail Services. — Vibe 

Listener Letters: BR's Toilet Chewbacca, and AH goes to Heaven & Hell Fest.

Guesstimation Japan: Light Novel or Visual Kei?

Lightly Roasting Reviews: Abroad in Japan (the book and audiobook).

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin discuss Japan's Baby Fragrance Research, Grandma Cafes, and Personalised Voicemail Services. — Vibe 

Listener Letters: BR's Toilet Chewbacca, and AH goes to Heaven & Hell Fest.

Guesstimation Japan: Light Novel or Visual Kei?

Lightly Roasting Reviews: Abroad in Japan (the book and audiobook).

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>0810185e-3f93-47ba-8c52-5f4785cb20f6Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +110037:57truefull332. Teacher with a Job | Censorship in Anime | Foot The Coacher | Shade on a Train | Tokyo Station ReviewsTeacher with a Job | Censorship in Anime | Foot The Coacher | Shade on a Train | Tokyo Station ReviewsThis week Josh and Justin discuss fun-free Japanese Bars, "Too Hot To Watch" Anime, and a Teacher having a Job. — Vibe

Listener Letters: KM's Tatami-legs, Check-in Issues, and Shade on a Train.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Brand Names.

  1. Titty & Co.
  2. Creap.
  3. Lamb Raisin Soft.
  4. Magical Cheese.
  5. Pr*ck Room.
  6. Pungency.
  7. Moist Dane.
  8. Foot the Coacher.
  9. Petit Bit.
  10. Calpis.

Lightly Roasting Ratings: Tokyo Train Station and The Shinkansen.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin discuss fun-free Japanese Bars, "Too Hot To Watch" Anime, and a Teacher having a Job. — Vibe

Listener Letters: KM's Tatami-legs, Check-in Issues, and Shade on a Train.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Brand Names.

  1. Titty & Co.
  2. Creap.
  3. Lamb Raisin Soft.
  4. Magical Cheese.
  5. Pr*ck Room.
  6. Pungency.
  7. Moist Dane.
  8. Foot the Coacher.
  9. Petit Bit.
  10. Calpis.

Lightly Roasting Ratings: Tokyo Train Station and The Shinkansen.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>f372888b-cd90-494b-93cd-a06cd86f4d58Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +110029:31truefull221. Shops with Showers | Samurai Security | TT's Hiroshima Bus Ride | Japanese Band or Book? | Rating Mount Fuji's Ratings.Shops with Showers | Samurai Security | TT's Hiroshima Bus Ride | Japanese Band or Book? | Rating Mount Fuji's Ratings.This week Josh and Justin discuss Japanese shops with showers, Samurai security guards, and what "sensitive mode" might mean in a new Squirrel Cheek Boob adjacent video game.

Listener Letters: TT's Hiroshima Island bus ride.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Band or Book?

Ratings Japanese Ratings: Mount Fuji.

Episode Travel Tip: Avoid all places where zero vibe is pure.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>This week Josh and Justin discuss Japanese shops with showers, Samurai security guards, and what "sensitive mode" might mean in a new Squirrel Cheek Boob adjacent video game.

Listener Letters: TT's Hiroshima Island bus ride.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Band or Book?

Ratings Japanese Ratings: Mount Fuji.

Episode Travel Tip: Avoid all places where zero vibe is pure.

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@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

]]>c58df7fc-6448-484e-84c3-119cef8d33a7Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +110030:48truefull11