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Laurel and Ryan are two friends from college. Laurel is a huge FRASIER fan. Ryan has never seen it. Every week, they'll get together to discuss episodes of the award winning TV show, and usually go off on tangents along the way. Together, they are the CRANEIACS.

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    • Jun 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 165 EPISODES

    5 from 20 ratings Listeners of CRANEiacs that love the show mention: frasier, thanks, show, like, love, great.


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    The CRANEiacs podcast is an absolute gem for fans of the hit TV show Frasier. As someone who loves both Frasier and podcasts, stumbling upon this show was a dream come true. Hosted by two friends, Ryan and Laurel, their dynamic and entertaining banter instantly drew me in. From discussing the nuances of each episode to dissecting the quirky characters and their relationships, they bring a fresh and engaging perspective to the world of Frasier.

    One of the best aspects of The CRANEiacs podcast is the format itself. With Ryan being a newcomer to the show and Laurel being a die-hard fan, it creates an interesting dynamic that keeps things fresh. Ryan's reactions to each episode are genuine and often hilarious, while Laurel provides insightful commentary and trivia for those who may already be familiar with the show. It's like listening to two friends passionately discussing their favorite TV show, which makes it incredibly relatable and enjoyable.

    Another highlight of this podcast is its comprehensive coverage of all things Crane. Whether it's analyzing the character development, examining the brilliant writing, or even discussing behind-the-scenes tidbits, The CRANEiacs leave no stone unturned when it comes to delving into every aspect of Frasier. This attention to detail not only satisfies existing fans but also adds depth for newcomers who may be discovering the world of Frasier through this podcast.

    While it's hard to find any major flaws in The CRANEiacs podcast, one aspect that could be improved upon is the occasional lack of structure in some episodes. While their casual conversational style is part of what makes them so enjoyable to listen to, there are moments where certain discussions meander or become slightly disorganized. However, this is a minor flaw that doesn't detract significantly from my overall enjoyment of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The CRANEiacs podcast is an absolute must-listen for any fan of Frasier. Ryan and Laurel's chemistry, entertaining discussions, and comprehensive coverage make for an incredibly enjoyable podcast experience. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the show or someone who has never even seen an episode, The CRANEiacs is sure to entertain and leave you eagerly awaiting each new episode.



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    Latest episodes from CRANEiacs

    Session 154: Bored Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 65:49


    Revival S01E03 "First Class" Our hosts put on their thinking caps and discuss Frasier's return to the classroom, dear friends, and cover bands. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 153: Floored

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 67:10


    Our hosts welcome Tara to the pod and talk all things The Floor. Laurel gives some (non-NDA-violating) behind-the-scenes scoop, Tara and Ryan pick their expert categories, and they discuss hospital dramas of yore.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    The 2025 Oscar Recap hosted by Laurel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 30:34


    Laurel recaps us on this years greatest night for the movies! Who won?  Who lost?  Who talked too much?!? Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 152: Orlando's Finest Scootch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 59:43


    Revival S01E02 "Moving In" Our hosts talk chinos vs. slacks, leaving Meta behind, and Laurel surprises Ryan with an exciting announcement!!  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 151: The Steaks Have Never Been Higher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 72:32


    Reboot S1E1 "The Good Father" It's reboot time! Ryan and Laurel watch the first episode of the Frasier reboot, recap their holidays, and talk about strategy game shows. NOTE: this was recorded before news broke of the reboot's cancellation, so we don't talk about it here.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Merry Cranemas 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 67:43


    It's truly a Christmas Miracle!  Laurel & Ryan reconnect to talk holiday traditions, crystal knick knacks from a galaxy far far away, and what 2025 will bring for the pod. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 150: End of the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 77:19


    Frasier Finale: "Goodnight, Seattle" THIS IS IT!  We finally did it!  The final episode of the series!  Did we hate it?  Did we love it? Find out for yourself! Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 149: Perfect 10s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 56:13


    S11 E22 "Crock Tales"   Our hosts discuss sitcom evolution, their love of Rosie Perez, and changing lyrics to popular songs.   Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 148: The Waffle House Index

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 56:24


    S11E21 "The Detour"   Laurel and Ryan reunite to discuss an abundance of breakfast food topics include how they like their eggs and how Waffle House helps FEMA.   Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    The 2024 Oscar Recap hosted by Laurel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 34:30


    A night to celebrate cinema and John Cena's nudity!  Possibly the closest we'll come to Laurel talking about Wrestling!!!   Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    An Update from Laurel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 1:39


    Laurel provides a State of the Pod update and reminds everyone it's Oscar's weekend!   Email us: craneiacs@gmail.com Join our Facebook group: Craneiacs: A Frasier Podcast

    Session 147: Moving On Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 71:19


    S11E19 "Miss Right Now" and E20 "And Frasier Makes Three" Our hosts discuss moving angst, slow boat movies, and this year's Oscar nominations.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 146: Ten Thousand Dollars?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 55:58


    S11E17 "Coots and Ladders" and E18 "Match Game" Our hosts discuss what other shows they've been watching, high price dating services, and modern birthing practices. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

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    Session 145: I'd Like to Be Considered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 60:11


    S11E15 "Caught in the Act" and E16 "Boo". Our hosts discuss Facebook Marketplace, Laurie Metcalf's acting method, and stumble upon a VIE. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 144: Merry Cranemas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 66:12


    S1E12  "Miracle on Third or Fourth Street" and S5E9 "Perspectives on Christmas"   Season's Greetings, Seattle! Laurel and Ryan celebrate the holidays by discussing two holiday episodes from previous seasons and share fun facts about beloved Christmas movies.    Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 143: Pullin' Out the Giblets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 71:53


    S11Ep13 "The Ann Who Came to Dinner" and E14 "Freudian Sleep" Our hosts recap their Thanksgivings, talk show dogs, and get a reminder from a listener.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 142: The Jamburglar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 59:13


    S11 E11 "High Holidays" and E12 "Frasier-Lite": Our hosts' schedules finally align! They discuss date quirks, air travel horror stories, and teen rebellion. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    A Quick Update from Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 6:11


    Laurel and Ryan currently have some very conflicting schedules, but rest assured we'll be back soon with more full episodes! Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 141: Sibling Revelry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 66:10


    S11 E9 "Guns and Neuroses" and E10 "SeaBee Jeebies" Our hosts welcome a special guest back to the show, discuss showing Frasier to one's children, and bid farewell to a recurring guest star.    Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 140: Trust the Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 56:15


    S11E8 "Murder Most Maris" Our hosts welcome Spooky Season, discuss lumberjack games, and delve into dreams.   Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 139: Tommy Lee's Dad Jeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 60:40


    S11E06 ("I'm Listening) & E07 ("Maris Returns") Our hosts discuss the fasion statements in 1993's The Fugitive, Ryan avoids fraternal duties, and there's been a MURDER! Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 61(Re-Release): Ain't No Party Like a Bathrobe Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 54:49


    Laurel and Ryan are in schedule limbo, so please enjoy this re-release of a pre-pandemic episode! S5 E8 ("Desperately Seeking Closure") and E9 ("Perspectives on Christmas") Folks, we talk A LOT about dating in this one, and we also introduce a new segment: The Most Laurelist Moment of the Show! Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 138: Justice for Julia Sweeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 54:42


    S11E4 "The Babysitter" & E5 "The Placeholder": Our hosts fangirl/boy over Wendie Malick, do some IMDB deep dives, and struggle with an age difference.    Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 137: A Man, A Plan, A Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 63:19


    S11E2 (A Man, A Plan, A Gal: Julia), & E3 (The Doctor is Out)   Our hosts talk outdated gender roles in cooking, Laurel's foot, and kissing your best friend on the mouth.   Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/    

    Session 136: Electric Sex Pants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 75:52


    S11 E1 "No Sex Please, We're Skittish"   The hosts return from their own summer break and start the final season of OG Frasier. They discuss final seasons in general, sloppy writing, and a VIE (Very Important Ending). Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 135: The End of the Road Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 50:21


    S10E24  "A New Position for Roz" Our hosts reflect back on season 10 and their expectations for the final season, and discuss their love of sleep.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 134: Only Daniel Day Lewis Can Do That

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 71:51


    S10 E22 "Fathers and Sons" and E23 "Analyzed Kiss"  Our hosts discuss the working conditions on the set of Titanic, Billy Zane's career trajectory, and revisiting finales.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 133: A Case of Longines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 69:44


    S10E20 "Farewell, Nervosa" and E21 "The Devil and Dr. Phil" Our hosts discuss Irish music, the romantic lives of elders, and welcome back a beloved recurring character.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    The 1st or 2nd Annual Oscar Recap starring Laurel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 31:16


    Our resident Oscars expert is back with her annual minisode featuring lukewarm takes and musings about winners, losers, and cocaine bears.    Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 132: And the Nominees are...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 54:22


    S10E19 "Some Assembly Required" Our hosts talk about the upcoming Oscar show, reminisce about interactions with wild animals, and talk home repair (insert Tim Allen grunt here)   Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 131: Caviar Sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 69:22


    S10E17 "Kenny on the Couch" & E18 "Roe to Perdition"   Our hosts discuss hard-to-find condiments, party games gone awry, and therapy takeaways.    Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 130: Gym Class Follies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 58:51


    S10E15 "Trophy Girlfriend" & E16 "Fraternal Schwinns" Out hosts open up about not being able to ride bikes, facial hair woes, and what states teach square dancing to young students. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 129: Spoonerisms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 59:02


    S10E13 "Lillith Needs a Favor" and E14 "Daphne Does Dinner" Our hosts discuss Daniel Craig's career choices, malapropisms, and the beginning of Oscars season. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 128: Lost Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 9:07


    Craneiacs, we apologize.  Technical difficulties meant that half the audio for this episode was lost, so instead, here's a short mini episode.  The next one will be spectacular! Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 127: Wrap It Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 67:01


    S10E10 "We Two Kings" Our hosts celebrate Christmas and covering a Christmas episode at the appropriate time of year! They also discuss Spotify Wrapped, wrapping presents, and taking nips from holiday liqueurs.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 126: Pulling Heart Strings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 62:43


    S10 E08 "Rooms with a View" and E09 "Don't Go Breakin My Heart" Our hosts talk holiday traditions, meat substitutes, and the correct time to eat Thanksgiving meals. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 125: A Night of S'Mores

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 61:59


    S10E6 "Star Mitzvah" & E7 "Bristle While You Work" Our hosts talk dental health, the return of fanny packs, and Laurel gives a bathrobe update. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 124: Prankenstein's Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 31:00


    S10E05 "Tales from the Crypt" Ryan presents a solo watch along with a tribute to Harriet Sansom Harris, Halloween movie recommendations, and tons of Wrestling talk! (JK, Laurel) Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

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    Session 123: Our State Fair is a Great State Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 58:00


    S10 E3 "Proxy Prexy" and E3 "Kissing Cousin" Our hosts discuss Ryan's recent visit to the Texas State Fair, citizenship test questions, and their rave/clubbing days.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 122: Hot Strap Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 60:11


    S10E01 ("The Ring Cycle) & E02 ("Enemy at the Gate") Laurel and Ryan kick off season 10 and discuss multiple "That Guy" actors and Ryan's trustworthiness to dogs and parents. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 121: Give a Man a Beer . . .

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 56:58


    S9E24: “Moons Over Seattle” Our hosts wrap up season 9, talk Emmy Awards of the past and present, and mull over the future of Craneiacs.  Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 120: Courtesy Liquor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 65:32


    S9E22 "Frasier Has Spokane" and E23 "The Guilt Trippers" Our hosts recount a recent show they attended, discuss inception dreams, and Ryan witnesses his worst Frasier nightmare. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 119: Watery Deviled Eggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 68:58


    S9E20 "The Love You Fake" and S9E21 "Cheerful Goodbyes" Laure and Ryan talk sorority skits, the usefulness of leather driving gloves, and movies with swords in them. Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 118: Spell-o-brate Good Times, Come On!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 74:24


    S9 E18 "War of the Words" & E19 "Deathrap" Our hosts share equally important updates, Laurel reminisces about glory days of her youth, and Ryan talks about an emotional moment. Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 117: Dabney Coleman's Coffee Breath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 76:18


    S9 E16 "Wheels of Fortune" and E17 "Three Blind Dates" Our hosts discuss airline morality, movies about dating Presidents' daughters, and the charm of You've Got Mail.  Plus, Ryan gets in another of his Sneaky Segments while Laurel is working on a sourdough loaf! Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 116: Spittin' Cherry Pits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 77:16


    S9E14 "Juvenilia" and E15 "The Proposal" Our hosts offer their differing definitions of "hooking up", share spooky moments, and are charmed by Wolfgang Puck.  Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 115: Statute of Limitations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 56:49


    S9E11 & E12 "The Mother Lode" Our hosts discuss vehicular larceny, family dynamics, British layabouts, and Ryan sneaks in some wrestling talk while Laurel is away from the microphone. Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 114: Don't Tweeze Me

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 61:48


    S9 E10 “Junior Agent” and E11 “Bully for Martin.” Our hosts discuss the lost art of handwritten notes, Laurel mentions a famous sister, and they discuss a potentially immortal actor.  Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 113: Coastal Grandma Aesthetic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 67:29


    S9E8 "The 200th Episode" and S9E9 "Sharing Kirby" Our hosts discuss Brookstone products of yore, Michelle Pfeiffer melodramas, and the joy of loose knit fabrics.  Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Session 112: Blurred Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 76:17


    S9E6 "Room Full of Heroes and E7 "Bla-Z-Boy" Our hosts discuss scaring neighbor children, play a new game, and mourn the loss of a pivotal character in the show.  Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

    Minisode: Laurel's Oscar Thoughts 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 35:34


    You wanted it, and we're giving it to you! Laurel regales us with her thoughts on this years Academy Awards! Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email us! CRANEiacs@gmail.com Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

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