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@therapy_cinema
Cinema Therapy
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๐Ÿšจ MERCH ALERT ๐Ÿšจ You watch Cinema Therapy. Now you can wear Cinema Therapy! And drink it? We've got shirts, pins, and a mug! By popular demand, we created a #CryingwithAlan line. What do you want to see next?
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Yes, even Jono. Coming soon... #Encanto
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To those who've accused us of virtue signaling in our episodes: it's only virtue signaling if it's performative. If it's sincere it's called empathy. Such people don't know our hearts. They assume any stance contrary to their own is merely appeasing the masses. They're wrong.
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How? How are we so fortunate to exist at the same time as this movie?
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Just wanted to say that we love you all. Without your support we couldn't be living this dream! Thank you so much.
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Flashback to 2017. After years of growing apart (no drama, just life), we reconnected over tacos and dreamed of doing projects together again like we did back in college. Two years later we had the idea for CT. In 2020 the pandemic led us to launch because we wanted to help.
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As I child of the 80's, this was by far my favorite moment from last night. #IndianaJones
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Weโ€™re not going to be posting here anymore. We just feel that we canโ€™t support what this platform has become. But you can follow us on the one about sewing! Weโ€™re going to post there a lot!
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Straight up, I should try this in session - Jonathan
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With all due love and respect to the commentors correcting us for misgendering Elliot Page... watch this week's INCEPTION episode again closely. We say "him/he" when referring to the actor (who is male) and "her/she" when referring to the character of Ariadne (who is female).
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I hope this will help. I'm a pretty damn good therapist. Not perfect, but I've helped a lot of people. And I've decided to see a therapist. I start next week. No shame. No stigma. If I can own it and give myself permission for self-care and growth so can you! #mentalhealthmatters
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One of my heroes ๐Ÿ˜Š
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And why do we do this? Getting personal and vulnerable here. It's partially because someone we respect a lot told us to "love one another." Full stop. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Festivus, Merry Solstice, Good Life Day, and Happy Holidays! We love you! - Jono
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Just one more reason for me to start playing D&D.
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Bring. It. On.
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The first teaser trailer for โ€˜Inside Out 2โ€™ has been released.
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We've never pretended to be anything other than what we are. We are white, straight, cisgendered, religious men who seek to hear, include, and welcome all people, including those who are not white, not straight, not cisgendered, and not religious.
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If you were on the internet about 20 years ago this will make your day...
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@therapy_cinema
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Who's ready?
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Jonathan here. I was in my mid-20's fifteen years ago when my mom passed away three days before Christmas. This pic goes back a bit further than that. For all who are missing someone during the holidays, all of my love to you. Your goodness is a testament to their influence.
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Reality check: attacking another person for having different media tastes than yours, not sharing your opinion, or not knowing as much about lore as you do, is a psychologically unhealthy behavior. Sometimes we geeks forget that because it's so common in our culture. Be kind.
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Jonathan here. Wanted to shoutout to my incredible wife Alicia. She is our Chief Operations Officer, making sure we run smoothly and on schedule, and acquiring sponsorships that are getting us closer to doing this full-time. She prefers to stay BTS, but she's vital to this team.
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Can we just talk about how chilling of an antagonist this was for a family film? Every time dude was onscreen I was pleasantly freaked out. - Jono
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I just moved my family to Missouri. Yes, the show will go on, I will fly to Utah to batch-shoot a dozen episodes at a time. My son and I took the U-Haul ahead of everyone else, and our small town has a one-screen theater that changes movies every two weeks. 108 seats. I ADORE it!
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Hey everyone, As we celebrate Labor Day here in the United States, I thought I'd share a bit of positive news from the Writers/Actors strike. The Entertainment Community Fund is helping Film and TV workers who can't make their rent payments due to the work stoppage!
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What's something about you most people don't know? I'm gonna challenge your perception of me. I'm actually not much of a Polo guy. I wear them because they're the closest thing to a t-shirt I can wear w/ jeans and still look professional at work. Geek t-shirt is my style.
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Jonathan here. I remember going to see this with Alan in college. We went to action movies all the time, but it was when we went to see P&P together, just because we both wanted to, that I realized how in sync we were. No dates, just a couple of dudes enjoying Jane Austen.
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I can relate to this.
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Jonathan here. Assuming there is an afterlife, I'm confident this is what awaits both Alan and I.
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What a year! We released 49 episodes in 2021! What episode was your favorite this year? Thank you all for watching and making it possible for us to keep doing this & being YouTube Dads โ„ข ๐Ÿ˜† We're excited for what we've got planned for 2022 and can't wait to share it with you!
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From our families to yours, Happy New Year! What are you most looking forward to in 2022? #NewYear2022
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Jono here. Lots of comments about how this scene counters my take on Jack Sparrow this week. Problem is... it's a deleted scene. Not canon. It WOULD have changed my view of Jack considerably, but if it's not in the final cut, I don't think it counts. Agree or disagree?
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Umโ€ฆ Annoying Orange just subbed our channel. I donโ€™t know how to feel about that! Like, Iโ€™m completely flattered, but also, likeโ€ฆ confused? -alan
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Not a bad strategy. #Christmas2021
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We're not ones to intentionally stir the pot. We're just trying to geek out and help people. But tomorrow's ep will cause some discussion. Minds may be changed, others may be vindicated. Feathers may be ruffled. And you know what... we can't WAIT! Please remember to be kind.
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We're almost at ONE MILLION subscribers! We are so excited (and a bit confused), and we want to celebrate with all of you! What should we do to celebrate this huge milestone??
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BIG win for the writers! And thank you for coming on our show to talk about it last week!
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The writers strike is FINALLY over. Thank you all so, so much. Here's what we won.
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As dads... this is the truest meme we've ever seen. #fatherhood #LOTR
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Just pointing out to the handful of people upset that we said words like "cisgender" and "non-binary" in our Rocky episode: we also referenced the character's Catholic faith in a positive way. We are not a political channel: we just want everyone of goodwill to feel welcome.
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Tomorrow, savvy?
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Not movie or therapy related. But it is a dad joke, which is the third leg on the stool of our channel.
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Jonathan here. I speak for Alan and our whole team with this shoutout to you all. Our fans, our community, lean towards compassion, open-mindedness, and just being really decent folks. Sincerely, you inspire us and we find joy in bringing you uplift. Thank you. We legit love you
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Jono here. I'm in Kenya right now with my family, hanging with the Maasai tribe. One of the warriors, "Fred," is close with our family and we hang out a lot. Today we watched BLACK PANTHER together. Folks, he was INTO IT. Representation matters. You should have seen his face
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Looking for suggestions! Movies (not TV shows) portraying healthy LGBTQIA+ marriages? In 2023 we're going to do an episode on movies with healthy marriages and I'm looking to represent better. - Jonathan #LGBTQIA #ally #movies
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Taking a moment to thank you all. We love what we do but we're human. We hurt, we have stresses, we experience losses. You've told us that we help you to heal, to be strong, to carry on. Straight up you do the same for us. Thank you for loving us, supporting us, and accepting us.
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We are trying really hard to be the exception to that rule. Not that any of you worship us. Oh pleaseโ€ฆ please donโ€™t worship us. Weโ€™re barely functional.
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A day late but... happy National Siblings Day yesterday!
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Re: today's episode. Nothing but love and respect for stay-at-home parents. I (Jono) had a mom who was the American Molly Weasley. My point was that every wife and mom is also an individual and I'dve liked to see more of Molly onscreen aside from her chosen family roles. #NoHate
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Happy Halloween, from our families to yours! We love you all so much. Thank you for helping us to spread light and love! #Halloween
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Get ready for some #cryingwithalan as we talk about facing fears and insecurities, family relationships, and finding joy and meaning in life. Pixar's SOUL has been our most requested movie, and the episode is finally here!
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Jono here. Alan has insisted that I watch three shows during our friendship. These are the first two. The third is Avatar: The Last Airbender. I haven't seen it yet, but his track record so far suggests a simple rule for all of us: when Alan suggests you watch a show, you watch.
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This is SO true.
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Big facts...
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Shoot day tomorrow and I'm so excited! I usually pick up the popcorn. @Lisas_Popcorn was telling me that our fans give them a lot of business. They deserve it, the popcorn really is excellent. Shout out to all of you fine folks who support us and them! What's your fav flavor?
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Not gonna lie, this feels pretty great. We've got a talented team who works very hard to craft each episode as a gift for you all. This milestone belongs to you fans as well. Thank you so much for watching and sharing. We love you. We're so grateful for you. On to a million!
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As avid fans of the work of Joss Whedon, we're heartbroken the more we learn. Ditto JK Rowling. We'll address it down the line, thoroughly. Probably in a few months b/c we've got a LOT of other things cooking. But we're against misogyny and transphobia. We support the victims.
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Everybody correcting Alan on calling Rocket a rabbit in the comments of this week's episode need to slow their roll, rewatch Infinity War, and join him on the joke ๐Ÿ˜‚ Love Jono
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For those of you who watch our episodes and just wish you could give Alan a hug...
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Dead. I'm dead. ๐Ÿ˜‚
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Alfred modeling boundaries.
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Seemed like a good day to repost. Whether you remain a Potter fan or not, we've got your back. To our trans fans specifically: we see you. You have infinite worth. We love you. You are welcome and wanted here. #LoveOneAnother
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As ardent fans of the Wizarding World and the Whedonverse, this sums up our thoughts on recent events. #harrypotter #buffy #firefly
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Jono here. Let's play "Your 10 Favorite Films." I'll go first. 1. Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. 2. 3:10 to Yuma (2007) 3. Life is Beautiful 4. Glory 5. Lord of the Rings 6. Superman (1978) 7. The Mask of Zorro 8. Three Amigos! 9. Jaws 10. The Empire Strikes Back Yours?
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Utah friends, we're on our way for a TV interview on CW-30 at 7 pm MT. Watch us and spread the word!
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#ThrowbackThursday - Ran into this phenomenal cosplayer last year at @fanxsaltlake . My huge grin is genuine. They looked just like the 1990 turtles from my childhood. What are your thoughts on the new Turtles movie coming out? And what's your favorite convention to attend?
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As ardent fans of the Wizarding World and the Whedonverse, this sums up our thoughts on recent events. #harrypotter #buffy #firefly
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We did it! We made it through the Twilight saga! What was the most cringe-worthy moment of the Twilight series for you? We obviously can't pick just one, since we made 8 videos about it! (We're indecisive. And there's a lot that's cringe-worthy here.)
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For anyone who's sticking around...
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Yes it's true that @therapy_cinema is no longer posting on this platform, a decision that I was part of making. We didn't want our brand associated with certain choices and statements this platform's leadership is making (among other concerns). As for me, personally? Well...
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Jono here. Breakfast with my kids today. I showed them the dance scene from RRR. Which led to me showing them Gene Kelly dance scenes. Which led to me showing them Jackie Chan fight scenes. It's already been a great day!
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Jono here. I wanted to hop on a day early to wish Alicia a happy birthday! As our Chief Operations Officer, she makes sure our systems run smoothly and lines up sponsors to feed our families and keep the show running. You don't see her much but she's crucial. I adore this badass.
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Jonathan here. My kids keep quoting this scene and you know what? Props to Rocket for modeling accountability. Seriously, I'll call them out on things and they will literally say his two lines here instead of arguing with me. #MCU #Accountability #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy
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Jono here. Alan's wedding day, 2008. I'm not even next to him and he goes out of his way to make me feel... special, I guess? #Bromance
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So, who'd be down for an ep on Hulk and anger management? Dude goes from uncontrolled destructive wrath to channeled anger to a giant cuddly bear. I think there's some therapeutic truth and tools in there. #hulk #angermanagement #mcu #Marvel
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"When we become upset, reason is suppressed, and anger rushes in. To make decisions while infuriated is as unwise and foolish as it is for a captain to put out to sea in a raging storm. Only injury and wreckage result from wrathful moments." - ElRay Christiansen. #angermanagement
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It's the birthday of @alanseawright ! Everyone let him know how much you love him! What are your favorite things about my co-host? Seriously, embarass him with gushing praise :) This is Jono, asking you to lay it on thick for my buddy.
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Not getting religious here. Just thought you'd laugh at the way my brain works. I'm in Israel with my family. While at this site my brain's DJ starts playing... "I wanna be in the room where it happens, the room where it happens, the room where it happens." Unorthodox, but fair.
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Hi y'all! Some are asking us to be more family-friendly, while others want us to go harder. We review meaningful movies from G-rated to R-rated. Our show itself will always be family-friendly ISH, falling in the PG to PG-13 territory. Director's cuts can go up to strong PG-13๐Ÿ˜‡
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Jonathan here. This may be the best compliment of my life. Thought y'all would enjoy. Click to expand :) #startrek #KobayashiMaru #kirk #therapy
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Seriously, Keith.
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Web trolls: "Indy 5 looks like woke garbage. Why does Disney have to ruin everything? They're going to make the goddaughter into the hero and make her as smart and tough as him. So stupid! Indy doesn't need a woman in his adventures!" Meanwhile, in Raiders of the Lost Ark...
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Jonathan here. To all our Christian, Jewish, and Muslim friends, we wish you a happy Holy Week, Passover, and Ramadan, respectively. For why I removed my post from earlier today, read here: Our love to every fan of every race, sexuality, and worldview ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Donโ€™t mind us. Just getting our WGA/SAG video retweeted earlier by @lilly_wachowski Alan is quietly crying in a corner. Mumbling to himself... โ€œGo, Speed Racer, go.โ€
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We're on set today shooting a new batch of episodes! We'll be on set again tomorrow, and we want you to join us! We'll be going LIVE on YouTube tomorrow, Tuesday November 2, at 12 pm PT, 3 pm ET to hang out with us on set for a little while. What questions can we answer?
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We're #cryingwitheveryone this week. Because let's be honest, when Miguel sings "Remember Me" with Mama Coco, we all cry. We're talking forgiveness, acceptance, healing, intergenerational trauma, and Pixar's awesomeness in our newest episode about Coco.
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Any Cinema Therapy fans in Oahu, Hawaii or Sydney, Australia? Alicia and I are going on vacation the next couple of weeks. I'd love to grab a bite and meet you!
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#ThrowbackThursday : In 2017 we were on the news promoting an anniversary screening of our film CTU: PROVO at a local film festival. We hadn't hung out in years because we lived in different places. Our friendship was rekindled here, leading ultimately to Cinema Therapy! #besties
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This has nothing to do with cinema or therapy. But you guys: look what I just found at a supermarket in Jerusalem! Back from the dead. I have missed you so much... #childhoodrestored
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Where are my Jurassic Park fans at? You likely know that velociraptors were oversized to make them scarier for the movie. What you may not know is that, at about the time the movie came out, a new species was discovered in Utah that fit the dimensions in the film! #JurassicWorld
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Jonathan here. The Gottman Institute is aware of us. I can die happy now. I'm seriously geeking out! Drs. John and Julie Gottman are my personal therapy heroes. Follow them for the best couples' relationship tips.
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We love this video from licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright! Did you know Morticia and Gomez's relationship exemplifies concepts from Dr. John Gottman's Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work?
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P.S. Jono here. To give you scale on how large Alan is, I'm actually 6 feet tall.
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Wait... is this show loosely based on mine and Alan's typical weekend? - Jono
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Well, we just passed 800k subscribers! Thank you for telling your friends about us and making this happen! We love you! Thank you! On to 1M!
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Hypothetically, if we were to reach out to the camp of @TheSlyStallone to invite him on the show & talk about positive masculinity and the psychology of Rocky, who'd be up for something like that? Make some noise and let him know! Now that 1.15M of you are watching, we're bold.
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Jonathan here. Happy fall from my family to yours! Your support means a lot to all of us :) What do you love most about this season? #fall #November
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"What is grief if not love persevering?" Check out our latest episode, where we talk about Wanda's journey through loss, trauma, and grief.
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LOVING this fan art by @AbbyStreamz ! What do you all think? #fanart #internetdads
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