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The eighty-fourth edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he interviews Aaron Epic! This stellar athlete has been making waves through the independent circuit over the past few years and this upstart from Florida surely makes an impact this week on the show! Jon and Aaron chat on all things wrestling including...

- The 3 out of 5 falls match with Dave Cole at Beyond Wrestling
- The KOA with Sugar Dunkerton
- Resistance Pro and Billy Corgan
- FIP

AND SO MUCH MORE! Epic is a man that does not mince words and this week's podcast definitely has a great interview in play! Thanks to Mr. Epic for stopping by this week on the Hardway!

Also this week on the Hardway, Jon and Good News Hughes discuss ACE Pro Wrestling and his loss to JL Chico from this past Saturday, facing Monsta Mack for On Point Wrestling on May 25, and June 29 against Thomas Rodman! Leon St. Giovanni also stops by to talk a few words about Devon Moore for On Point on 5/25!

Darius Carter leaves a pre-recorded voicemail on Jon's voicemail, entailing more about what the Crusade For Change is all about.

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, due to his vile words on Twitter towards fan Ken Duddly, B-Sizzle is forced to apologize on air.

COME ON BABY! The 84th Hardway is online! Check it out!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The eighty-third edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he interviews Anthony Stone from the New England wrestling scene! Stone returns to the Hardway for the first time since Episode 44 and he comes to play! Anthony and Jon discuss...

- The Wrestling Is Art doubleshot this weekend with matches against Francis O'Rourke and Kobald
- Beyond Wrestling
- CTWE
- The Young Lions Cup Qualifiers for CHIKARA Pro

AND SO MUCH MORE! The over-achieving underdog brings the awesomeness on this week's interview! Check it out!

Also this week on the Hardway, Jon and Good News Hughes discuss On Point Wrestling on May 25 in Deptford, NJ. Good News faces Monsta Mack and shares his feelings about the matter, and Jon has some words for Devon Moore as it relates to his matchup with Leon St. Giovanni. On Point is shaping up to be extremely solid.

B-Sizzle returns, recording a clip as Jon was sleeping and does a rap on Dan Murdoch. B-Sizzle, for the third straight week, makes fun of Denver Colorado again.

Lastly, on the road to getting his stolen Hardway t-shirt back, have the tides turned? Did Jon really leave Too Hot Steve Scott a voicemail?

Check it out you dolts! The Hardway number 83 is ONLINE!!!!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The eighty-second edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he interviews "Brutal" Bob Evans, best known as the manager of "the Prodigy" Mike Bennett in Ring of Honor. There is worlds more about Brutal Bob however, and the Hardway definitely showcases that! Brutal Bob and Jon discuss...

- The difference between the independent scene from the 1990s and today's scene
- An exclusive look into New England's independent scene
- ROH and working with "the Prodigy"
- The infamous "Iron Week"

AND SO MUCH MORE! Brutal Bob holds nothing back in this interview and the Hardway is proud to have it. Thanks to Bob Evans for a fantastic interview!

Plus this week on the Hardway, Jon and Good News Hughes talk about the Hardway Question of the Day revolving around a favorite live event memory. Also, the legendary B-Sizzle returns to the Hardway, fresh out of solitary confinement, and cuts a rap on Darius Carter and has more questions for Denver Colorardo!

Furthermore, the Awesomely Bad Promo of the Week has Lex Luger from 1989 NWA on Michael "PS" Hayes! And lastly, 'Stu Hart' has some words for Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart after his air hockey loss to Good News at WrestleCon.

Base up you dolts! The 82nd Hardway is online!!!

Remember, if the Hardway Facebook page gets to 100 likes, someone at random will win a free t-shirt! http://facebook.com/TheHardwayPodcast

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The eighty-first edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he interviews Vanessa Kraven from the Quebec wrestling scene, as well as "the Financial Miracle" Loudy from the Philadelphia wrestling area!

Vanessa Kraven is a 6'1 pro wrestler from the Montreal region. She talks about her experiences in her early days of wrestling, plus her size playing a factor in her career, as well as time within Smash Wrestling and ISW.

Loudy is looking to prove that the art of the wrestling manager is far from being dead. He talks Stan Stylez, as well as On Point Wrestling on May 25 in Deptford, NJ with his charges Xavier Cross and Drew Blood facing Pinkie Sanchez and Delirious.

Also this week on the Hardway, Good News Hughes institutes "Mustache Week" on Instagram. http://instagram.com/GoodNewsHughes is where to go for that. Plus, the whereabouts of B-Sizzle comes to the forefront, with a story involving Jamal Jackson, Denver Colorado of Beyond Wrestling, and WrestleCon.

Lastly, the debut of "Stone Cold" Charles Barkley on the Hardway!

Base up dolts! The 81st Hardway is online!

Remember, if the Hardway Facebook page gets to 100 likes by May 1, someone at random will win a free t-shirt! http://facebook.com/TheHardwayPodcast

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The eightieth edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he not only interviews Thomas "the Inchworm" Rodman from ECW fame, but CZW's Joe Gacy as well! Two different interviews live from WrestleCon back on April 6 and 7th!

Thomas Rodman was apart of the first ECW pay-per-view Barely Legal, as well as being a crucial part of the Blue World Order. Find out what led to the success Thomas has had combined, Plus there is talk on Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies as well, a movie project which Thomas has been passionate about being involved with.

Joe Gacy is a standout in CZW and has truly made a name for himself on the indy scene. Joe talks about his match from April 5 against Matt Tremont, CZW as a whole, and Maffew from Botchamania. Definitely a funny piece to the Hardway this week.

ALSO THIS WEEK on the Hardway, Jon and Good News Hughes discuss Good News' overwhelming success at table top air hockey at WrestleCon.

Jon also announces a contest where if the Hardway receives 100 likes on Facebook by May 1st, the 100 will be automatically entered in the drawing for a winner at RANDOM to win a free shirt. To LIKE the Hardway Facebook page, go to http://facebook.com/thehardwaypodcast and be in the running to win an exclusive Hardway Podcast t-shirt!

Speaking of the Hardway t-shirt, HOW IN THE HELL DID TOO HOT STEVE SCOTT GET ONE??

Base up you blockheads! The 80th Hardway is online! Don't miss it!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The seventy-ninth edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he is LIVE from Wrestlecon at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secacus, NJ! Jon has taken the time to interview multiple guests for this week's Hardway!

In what has been plugged for the past several Hardways, Bill Carr was the announced guest for the WrestleCon Hardway, but as he said, he wasn't coming alone. Along with "the Bastard Son of a Loaded Gun" was his NYWC Tag Team Championship partner Smith "Big Game" James! Both men talk about their NYWC appearences, ACE Pro Wrestling, "Big Game"'s WWE tryout, Bill being a part of killing the Professional Revolution in Beyond Wrestling, and SO MUCH MORE! Plus side appearences by Tony Nese and Alex Reynolds.

Jon also took the time to interview Tom Filsinger, the creator of the Champions of the Galaxy game. They talk about the legacy of the game, as well as Tom's upending podcast with Wiggy and National Pro Wrestling Day.

Jon lives a dream as Hacksaw Jim Duggan does a quick interview for the program, discussing his autobiography "Hacksaw" and helping Jon live a lifelong dream, belting out a HOOOOO! together. A dream to say the least.

And lastly, Good News Hughes gets his quick interview on the show, asking Fredo Majors from RIOT Pro Wrestling the TOUGH questions.

Base up you blockheads! The 79th Hardway is online! Enjoy it LIVE FROM WRESTLECON!!!!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The seventy-eighth edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he interviews Kyle "the Beast" Winant! The Beast is the UWA Elite champion and has been a fighting champion within the young nucleus of the company. Kyle talks about several topics, including...

- UWA Elite and its rise
- ACE and its heyday as AWA
- Teaming with Good News Hughes at Beyond Wrestling
- The Outlaw Dave Logan

AND SO MUCH MORE! Kyle Winant is truly a beast and he is definitely on the uprise of indy wrestling!

Also this week on the Hardway, Good News Hughes is GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA! However, he might have an opponent on his hands...the man, the myth, the legend, JOE RULES!

As well, the Awesomely Bad Promo of the Week returns with a little ECW with the Sinister Minister and Mikey Whipwreck!

Lastly, this is the hard sell for WrestleCon, as the Hardway has a table! We officially announce t-shirts, wristbands, air hockey, a live interview with Bill Carr (@WWEDutch) and much more on this edition.

Base UP YOUR BLOCKHEADS! The 78th Hardway is online!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The 77th edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he proudly presents This Is Your Life, Good News Hughes! Good News Hughes has a lot of people, past and present, brought back into his life this week as the Hardway takes a hilarious look into the history of the Last Survivor of Old School! Some of these luminaries include:

- Leon St. Giovanni
- Biggie Biggs
- ACE Heavyweight champion William Wyeth
- Dan Murdoch
- Too Hot Steve Scott
- ACE Ring Announcer Ken Carrera

AND SO MUCH MORE! Good News gets the surprises of his life THIS WEEK on the Hardway! THIS IS YOUR LIFE!!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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THE STATE OF THE HARDWAY ADDRESS 2013 IS ONLINE! Join Jon Harder and Good News Hughes as the seventy-sixth Hardway Podcast brings a state of affairs into this week's episode. Jon and Good News discuss affairs going into WrestleCon, in particular, talks about Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch) doing a LIVE Hardway Podcast and discussing who he might bring with him to do the interview.

Also, Jon announces a BIG surprise for next week: THIS IS YOUR LIFE, GOOD NEWS HUGHES! If you'd want to send audio clips or YouTube clips to wish nothing but the "best" to Good News for This is Your Life, please email the link or clip to Jon@TheJonHarder.com.

As well, Jon talks about a week of relaxation on the WCW Bruise Cruise and singing of Mr. Bang Bang (Cactus Jack's WCW theme) with PN News during karaoke. WE PLAY THE SONG!!

Lastly, after Good News' playing of Jon's little brother Benny's rap song "PHOTOSYNTHESIS" with Master H 2 involved, you will bare witness to the debut of Benny's alter-ego - B-SIZZLE!

Base up you blockheads and pay attention! The State of the Hardway Address 2013 is ONLINE!!!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The seventy-fifth edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he interviews members of the American Championship Entertainment roster! In a quick flash idea for a podcast, prior to ACE's Destined 4 Greatness on March 9, 2013, Jon decided to get several quick interviews with:

- Chris Raze
- Mr. Mustafa
- Chris "Shady" Torres
- Dan Murdoch
- Thomas "the Gate" Rodriguez
- All Star Lou Torres
- Andrew "Tiny" Johnson

These brief, yet informative interviews, really get into the mindset of the wrestlers in this unique podcast format. Thanks to the guys for answering a few questions!

Also on the Hardway, Jon and Good News Hughes discuss WrestleCon and a contest involving the return of the Air Hockey Tournament and FREE Hardway Podcast t-shirts! What contest, you ask? Well, listen to this episode and find out!

Furthermore, why is Good News incapicitated for the majority of the episode? And lastly, Ben Harder debuts a new rap song called Photosynthesis...WITH MASTER H 2 DROPPING IN WITH A RHYME?? What in the world?

Base up you blockheads! The 75th Hardway is online!!!!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The seventy-fourth edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he interviews CZW owner and wrestler DJ Hyde! DJ has been involved with the independent scene for over a decade and he holds no qualms about what CZW brings to the table. Some of the topics we touch upon...

- Breaking in through CZW from the bottom up

- The art of deathmatch wrestling

- WXW in Germany and Big Japan Pro Wrestling

- ECWA

- CZW being re-defined over his ownership

And SO MUCH MORE! DJ holds nothing back on this edition of the Hardway and trust me when I say, this is a MUST LISTEN.

Also this week on the Hardway, Good News Hughes returns to the podcast after his two week hiatus; however he is definitely not in good spirits due to Jon making fun of him on Bad Wrestlers Exposed.

We also announce the official interview the Hardway will be conducting LIVE at WrestleCon on April 6 with none other than Hardway alum BILL CARR!!

Finally, 2 Hot Steve Scott leaves a voicemail this week on the podcast that needs to heard. It truly is borderline preposterous.

BASE UP YOU BLOCKHEADS! The Hardway is online this week! Check it out!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The seventy-third edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he interviews Brian Fury, an outstanding wrestler from the New England region. "The Firebrand" and Jon talk about several topics, including...

- NWA On Fire

- The New England Pro Wrestling Academy

- Impact Wrestling filming at the NEPWA for Evan Markopoulos

- Chaotic Wrestling

AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Brian Fury is a vastly underrated talent in the world of indy wrestling and we here at the Hardway wish Brian NOTHING but the best. "The Firebrand" deserves it.

Also this week on the Hardway, Jon is hosting once again alongside...HIS LITTLE BROTHER BENNY?? What does Good News Hughes and his recent appearence on the Bad Wrestlers Exposed Facebook page have to do it?

As well, local fan Juicy Pat Lucey goes off on Jon for never giving him the props for not beating him at the Hardway Podcast Air Hockey Tournament on National Pro Wrestling Day. He also makes a challenge to Jon. And lastly, Kaval aKa Low Ki has the Awesomely Bad Promo of the week with his NXT rap.

Base-up you blockheads! The 73rd Hardway is online!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The seventy-second edition of the Hardway Podcast is online! Join Jon Harder as he interviews Mike Rubba in the first ever FAN PERSPECTIVE Hardway. Mike is a indy wrestling fan within the New England area and is well-versed among all the local and well-known independent promotions. Mike and Jon talk about these topics:

- What got Mike into wrestling

- What companies are on the upswing in the independent circuit

- Beyond Wrestling

- Favorite indy wrestlers

- What he wants to see in the future of indy wrestling

THAT AND SO MUCH MORE! Mike brings a positive outlook to what he, as a fan of the sport of kings, wants to see. Mike also has a great video game/wrestling podcast on the internet HERE: http://www.youtube.com/TobalRox. Mike epitomizes what a great wrestling fan should be: a guy just looking to have fun at a show.

Also this week on the Hardway, no Good News Hughes due to his one-week suspension given out last week, thus Jon's little brother Benny and Leon St. Giovanni stop in for the episode. LSG calls out a indy wrestling fan, while Jon plays an embarrassing voicemail left by Good News BEGGING to be let back on the Hardway for the week.

Plus, the Mighty Good Minute returns as Mike Del (formerly MD Broscious) discusses happenings from PWS's Thank You Jerry. Lastly, Dan Murdoch leaves a message for Darksyde as he prepares for ACE Pro Wrestling's Destined 4 Greatness on March 9.

Listen up, mister and misses! The 72nd Hardway is online. Check it out!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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The seventy-first edition of the Hardway Podcast is online, as Jon Harder interviews TJ Marconi of Beyond Wrestling! Jon and TJ go back from his first match in wrestling, and this interview displays a little bit of Marconi's history. Marconi talks about these topics:

- Breaking into wrestling
- Darius Carter
- Rivalry with Chris Dickinson and words for Sugar Dunkerton
- Returning from back injury

AND MUCH MORE! TJ Marconi does not disappoint and you see this man's passion for his craft and for Beyond! Check out this week's interview with TJ Marconi!

Also this week on the Hardway, after last week's crazy episode, the Hardway Podcast suspends Good News Hughes for next week's episode. Can Good News make an appeal to Jon on "The Harder's Court" to get his suspension overturned? Plus, the Hardway Podcast Question of the Day takes place with answers from some great fans.

2 Hot Steve Scott leaves Jon an obnoxious voicemail after last week's botched interview.

And last, Stu Hart leaves a few kind words for indy wrestling fan Ken Duddly.

The 71st Hardway is online! CHECK IT!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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After 70 episodes, an agreement due to Benny Harder being kidnapped, and just an outright astonishing barrage of voicemails and annoyances, Too Hot Steve Scott is the guest this week on the Hardway Podcast, which is hosted by Jon's arch-rival Master H 2 and his legal representation Nicholas F. Reigota! H 2 and Steve talk about a few topics...

- Jon Harder
- Jushin Thunder Liger
- Clark Cornwell, the uber wrestling fan
- Women

Until something amazing happens!

Plus, H 2 blatanty rips off Colt Cabana and does Song of the Week, which is Prime Rib's Sextasy! As well, why is Nick winning an award? Furthermore, Good News Hughes is forced to listen within the studio? And finally, where is Jon Harder?

The Hardway #70 is online! One of the weirdest Hardways ever is up!

The Hardway Podcast has been around since September 2011. Over the past six months, established personalities such as Jay Lethal, WCW's Alex Wright, DGUSA's Gabe Sapolsky, Dwayne Hendricks of the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, Bill Carr (FCW's Bobby Dutch), and NOAH's Bobby Fish, amongst others. To listen to previous Hardway episodes, you can at http://TheJonHarder.com, the official website of Jon Harder.

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