Welcome to Kermode on Film. This episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 16 December 2024.

Mark Kermode was joined by Professor Sir Christopher Frayling, to talk about his new book Sergio Leone by Himself, which touches on the life and legacy of one of cinema’s most iconic directors.

He then talked to Mike Leigh and Michele Austin about Leigh's new film HARD TRUTHS, a powerful film about complicated relationships and the raw emotional terrain of real-life struggles.

The second half of the live show will be podcast a week today, when Mark is joined by Andrew Garfield and director John Crowley to discuss their new film WE LIVE IN TIME, followed by a conversation with Jason Isaacs about his upcoming work in THE SALT PATH. acting, awards season, and playing Cary Grant in ARCHIE. Make sure to tune in for Part 2 next week.

Thanks for listening, and remember, keep watching the skies!

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In this week’s episode of the MK3D show actress Naomi Ackie joins Mark to talk about starring in the incredible biopic, WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY. Naomi talks about singing live in front of Stanley Tucci and talks passionately about her love of acting.

Mark also welcomes Brett Morgen, director of the incredible MOONAGE DAYDREAM. Brett discusses his editing process for the film and bonds with Mark over a shared love of Bowie.

WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY is available to watch on Netflix and MOONAGE DAYDREAM is available to rent on Prime Video.

This episode of Kermode On Film is the first half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank in February 2023.

Thank you for listening!

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

- Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

- Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

- The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.

They are masterpieces!

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

Cover photo by Julie Edwards.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

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#MarkKermode #MK3D #KermodeOnFilm #BFI #BFISouthbank #NaomiAckie #WhitneyHoustonIWannaDanceWithSomebody #BlueJasmine #BrettMorgen #MoonageDaydream #OneFromTheHeart 

Films and TV series mentioned in this episode:

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

The End of the F…ing World

Master of None

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Lady Macbeth

Blue Jasmine

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Moonage Daydream

Breathless (1983)

David Holzman’s Diary

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week

One from the Heart

Fantasia

Heaven’s Gate

Cast and Crew mentioned in this episode:

Kasi Lemmons

Johnny Flynn

Clarke Peters

Stanley Tucci

Clive Davis

Tom Cruise

Florence Pugh

Cosmo Jarvis

Robert de Niro

Cate Blanchett

Kenneth Anger

Jim McBride

L.M. Kit Carson

Jean-Luc Godard

Francis Ford Coppola

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This week’s episode is the first half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank in February 2023.

Mark welcomes actress Sheila Atim to talk about her action-packed film, THE WOMAN KING. Sheila discusses performing her own stunts, and displaying her spear in the living room as a warning to others…

Mark is also joined by Carol Morley to talk about her heartfelt film about Audrey Amiss, TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING. Carol explains the meaning behind the title and talks about the vast amount of research she did into the Audrey for the film.

THE WOMAN KING is available to rent on Prime Video and TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING is available to watch on Netflix.

Thank you for listening!

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

- Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

- Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

- The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.

They are masterpieces!

Cover photo by Julie Edwards.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#MarkKermode #KermodeOnFilm #MK3D #BFI #BFISouthbank #SheliaAtim #TheWomanKing #Hunger #CarolMorley #TypistArtistPirateKing 

Films, TV Series, Plays, and Books mentioned in this episode include:

Blue Velvet

Eraserhead

Dune (1984)

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

Elephant Man

Mulholland Drive

The Straight Story

The Woman King

Hunger (2008)

Constellations 

Taste of Salt

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Wages of Fear

Sorcerer 

Solaris (2002)

Breathless (1983)

À Bout de Souffle

The Falling 

Out of Blue

Typist Artist Pirate King

Dreams of a Life

Sweetie

The Rebel

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Moonage Daydream

Cast and Crew mentioned in the episode include:

David Lynch

Gina Prince-Bythewood 

Michael Fassbender

Liam Cunningham

Nick Payne

Raven Jackson

Steve McQueen

Steven Soderbergh

Richard Gere

Monica Dolan

Clio Barnard

Jonathon Glazer

Audrey Amiss 

Jane Campion

Tony Hancock

Ray Galton

Alan Simpson

Irene Handl

Naomi Ackie

Brett Morgen

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This week's episode was is the second half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 18th November 2024.

In this 96th edition of the MK3D show, Mark Kermode talks to Himesh Patel about his new satirical comedy, The Franchise. Himesh talks about his cast mates and reveals that perhaps the storylines aren’t as fictional as they appear…

Mark also talks to James Norton about his new film, Joy. James discusses the cast and crew’s personal connections to IVF in the film. Mark also draws out more about James's decision to invite his therapist to watch him play an evil character in a recent play. And finally, James tells us why an Al Pacino performance encouraged him to become an actor.  

The Franchise is available on NOW and Sky, with new episodes releasing each week, and Joy is out now, only on Netflix.

Thank you for listening!

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

- Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

- Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

- The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.

They are masterpieces!

Cover photo by Charlotte Matheson.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

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#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #HimeshPatel #TheFranchise #JamesNorton #Joy #BlazingSaddles #Yesterday #AngelsInAmerica #Tenant #PlayingNice #KingAndConqueror #HappyValley

Films and TV series mentioned in this episode include:

The Franchise

Tenet

Yesterday

Blazing Saddles

Young Frankenstein

Wicked

Joy

Playing Nice

King and Conqueror

Happy Valley

Flatliners (1990)

Flatliners (2017)

Northmen: A Viking Saga

Angels In America

Open Hearts

Muriel’s Wedding

Point Break

Bad Boys II

Hot Fuzz

Cast and Crew mentioned in this episode include:

Sam Mendes

Armando Iannucci

Jon Brown

Billy Magnussen

Richard E. Grant

Danny Boyle

Mel Brooks

Cleavon Little

Gene Wilder

Bill Nighy

Thomas McKenzie

Jack Thorne

Rachel Mason

Ben Taylor

Diego Luna

Elliot Page

Nina Dobrev

Kiersey Clemons

Kiefer Sutherland

Niels Arden Oplev

Michael Douglas

Al Pacino

Mike Nichols

Tony Kushner

Mike Leigh

Meryl Streep

Emma Thompson 

Jeffrey Wright 

Mary-Louise Parker

Eddie Marsan

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This week's episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank last night, Monday 18th November 2024.

In this 96th edition of the MK3D show, Mark talks to Susan Wokoma about her role in short-form sitcom Cheaters. Series 2 releases tonight on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, and the first series is on BBC iPlayer now.

Mark also talks to fellow film critic Tim Robey, whose book Box Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops was released by Faber earlier this month. Mark and Tim catch up about the most entertaining and deserving flops – as well as an underrated masterpiece.

Plus a few of the questions from this evening’s audience.

This show is the first half of edition #96 of the MK3D show. The second half of the show features Himesh Patel and James Norton, and is uploaded next week,

Thank you for listening!

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

- Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

- Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

- The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.

They are masterpieces!

Cover photo by Julie Edwards.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #SusanWokoma #Cheaters #TimRobey #MurielsWedding #Wicked #GladiatorII #CatWoman #Sorcerer #WilliamFriedkin #CutThroatIsland #ToniColette 

Films and TV series mentioned in this episode include:

Wicked

Gladiator II

Cheaters

Muriel’s Wedding

Year of the Rabbit

Heaven’s Gate

Waterworld

Cat Woman (2004)

Babe, Pig in the City

CutThroat Island

Sorcerer

Batman

Mad Max

Hudson Hawk

Pirates of the Caribbean

The Exorcist

Jaws

Wages of Fear

Star Wars

Piece By Piece

The Apprentice

The Franchise

Joy

Actors and Directors mentioned in this episode include:

Oliver Littelton

Joshua Maguire

Jack Fox

Pitof (Jean-Christophe Comar)

Halle Berry

Joel Schumacher

Michael Cimino

Toni Colette

Nick Cave

Russell Crowe

George Miller

Renny Harlin

Matthew Modine

Geena Davis

Johnny Depp

Roy Scheider

Steve McQueen

Jeanne Moreau

Pharrell Williams

Bill Forsyth

Brian Cox

Himesh Patel

James Norton

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In this week's episode of Kermode On Film you can hear the second half of the MK3D show recorded on 5th December 2022 —the 75th MK3D show live at the BFI Southbank.

Mark is joined by screenwriter Tony Kushner to talk about his collaboration with Steven Spielberg on The Fabelmans. Tony reflects on the deeply personal nature of the film and the process of working with Spielberg to bring this autobiographical story to life. And he talks about his guilty pleasure – it's a true Hollywood Classic!

Actress Aimee Lou Wood and producer Stephen Woolley talk to Mark about their film Living, in which Aimee stars.

Stephen shares how this remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru came to fruition, and Aimee discusses working with the brilliant Bill Nighy.

You can hear the first half of this MK3D show on last week’s Kermode On Film.

If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, remember to like, subscribe, and tell your friends. And if you want to experience MK3D live, head over to the BFI website for tickets to our next show.

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

-Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

-Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

-The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces!

Cover photo by Julie Edwards.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #TonyKushner #StevenSpielberg #TheFabelmans #RobertAldrich #BetteDavis #JoanCrawford #WhateverHappenedToBabyJane #AimeeLouWood #StephenWoolley #BillNighy #Living #AkiraKurosawa #Ikuru #TheirFinest #OliverHermanus

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This week's episode of Kermode On Film takes us to Christmas 2022, and a special milestone —the 75th MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 5 December 2022

You can hear the first half of that MK3D show on this podcast.

Mark welcomes a great lineup of guests, starting with director Hassan Nazer, who talks about his award-winning, aptly named film Winners. Hassan also shares stories of his Iranian heritage, the films that influenced him, and his journey to becoming a filmmaker in the UK.

Next, Mark talks to Mark Jenkin and Mary Woodvine about their Cornish folk horror Enys Men, and about the BFI season that Mark Jenkin curated: “The Cinematic DNA of Enys Men”.

And finally, Mark is joined by Oscar-winning director Edward Berger, to discuss his powerful remake of All Quiet on the Western Front. Edward talks about what drew him to retelling this classic, about his connection to the original novel, and the challenges of depicting visceral scenes on screen.

In next week’s episode, you’ll hear the next half of the show, featuring screenwriter Tony Kushner, who talks about his collaboration with Steven Spielberg on The Fabelmans, and Aimee Lou Wood and Stephen Woolley who talk about Living, the remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru.

If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, remember to like, subscribe, and tell your friends.

And if you want to experience MK3D live, head over to the BFI website for tickets to our next show.

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

-Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

-Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

-The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces!

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Cover photo by Julie Edwards.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#MarkKermode #KermodeonFilm #MK3D #BFI #MarkJenkin #MaryWoodvine #EnysMen #HassanNazer #Winners #EdwardBerger #AllQuietOnTheWesternFront #AbbasKiarostami #AndWhereIsTheFriendsHouse #MajidMajidi #ChildrenOfHeaven #LawrenceGordonClark #Stigma #BBCGhostStories #NottingHill #JuliaRoberts

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This episode is the second half of an MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 7 October 2024. First, Mark is joined by Alice Lowe and Tanya Reynolds to talk about their new time-traveling rom-com, Timestalker, highlighting the inspirations behind their performances in the film.

Next, Mark welcomes the one and only Sir Steve McQueen to talk about his new Blitz, which was the opening gala for this year's London Film Festival. Steve discusses the research done and the historical importance behind the film and shares some of the cinematic influences that have shaped his previous projects.

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

-Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

-Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

-The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces!

Cover photo by Julie Edwards.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #alicelowe #tanyareynolds #timestalker #lifeissweet #labyrinth #stevemcqueen #blitz #zerodeconduit

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This episode is the first half of an MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 7 October 2024.

To celebrate the beginning of the London Film Festival, Mark welcomes some incredible guests whose films will be premiering at the event. First up, Mark welcomes Sadie Frost to discuss her documentary, Twiggy, giving us a glimpse into the life and legacy of one of Britain's iconic models and her experiences on the big screen.

Later, Mark is joined by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard to talk about their upcoming film, The Extraordinary Miss Flower.

They delve into the creative process behind crafting a non-genre-abiding film and discuss their previous works, such as 20,000 Days on Earth.

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

-Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

-Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

-The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces!

Cover photo by Julie Edwards.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #sadiefrost #twiggy #catchingfire:thestoryofanitapallenberg #iainforsyth #janepollard #theextraordinarymissflower #oluckyman #20000daysonearth

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Welcome back!

This episode is the second half of an MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 16 September 2024.

Ariyon Bakare joins Mark to discuss his role in the upcoming series Mr. Loverman, Stars Wars, and the man who influenced him to pursue a career on-screen.

Next, Mark welcomes the incredible Meera Syal to talk about her prolific career in comedy, TV, film, and the stage - what can't she do?

Meera reminisces about past projects and ends by sharing her guilty pleasure films.

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

-Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

-Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

-The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces!

Cover photo by Julie Edwards.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kermode on Film is back for the first time since April 2022!

This episode is the first half of an MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 16 September 2024. In it, London Film Festival director Kristy Matheson joins Mark to share her highlights of the LFF 2024. She recommends some favourites: the opening film, Steve McQueen’s Blitz, the closing film Piece By Piece, studio feature Conclave, indie film Harvest, and this year’s unexpected gem, The Extraordinary Miss Flower.

Next, Mark welcomes iconic actress Juliet Stevenson to discuss her role in Reawakening. She also reminisces about her one-take capture of an iconic scene with Alan Rickman in Truly Madly Deeply, and the magic of working with director Anthony Minghella.

Writer-director James Watkins discusses his new film Speak No Evil. He talks about capturing the anxiety of politeness, and the importance of the communal experience of watching films with an audience.

The second half of this September 2024 show will be uploaded in a week's time.

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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:

- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.

-Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.

-Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.

-The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.

We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces!

Cover photo by Julie Edwards.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.