HUNGRY.

Dan Pope
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Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 56min

Why FMCG is Totally Broken For Black and Working Class Founders and How to Fix it - Asher Flowers

Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet’s link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/HUNGRY’s absolutely bloody marvellous and wonderful sponsorsMKJ Ignitehttps://www.mkjignite.co.uk/GS1 - https://www.gs1uk.org/Big Fish - https://bigfish.co.uk/BOWIMI - https://www.bowimi.com/HC Consulting - https://www.hc-consulting.uk/Why is food and drink broken for working class?Why is it harder for black founders to raise investment?Are these programmes by retailers just a tick-in-the-box exercise?Or do they actually ignite institutional change?Let’s answer these questions.Thrilled to welcome my great friend, with the smoothest name-in-the-game, Asher Flowers to the podcast.Asher was founder of ROGUE who made INSANE spreads - won listings at Ocado, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s.Beaten over the head by thrashing waves of Covid. Cost of Living. Ukraine. Too many Barriers.Broken.Totally broken.But he rose from Ashers.Now he’s back. In the Valleys. At Mum’s house. Broken. But rebuilding. Going again.Breaking down Barriers with Tequila brand, Broken Barriers.ON THE MENU:The Welsh Unfair Advantage: what no one else sees about Tiny Rebel and Au Vodka - how household is you brand REALLY? Do your NPD meetings in Brecon, WalesThe Dangers of Bootstrapping: teaches you how to do everything but not everything wellWhy Asher was on Depressants when building ROGUE and how to separate yourself from your brandHow to Solve the Working Class Issue for Founders: we need a fund for working class brandsWhat Marketing is a COMPLETE Waste of Time and What ACTUALLY WORKS newsletters, SamplingsFounders think people consumer their product way more than but consumers switch out of brands more than you thinkThe SKU Count Paradox: Why more SKUs = More Variety + Occasions, BUT too many SKUs actually Cannibalises Core🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
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Jan 25, 2024 • 10min

Espresso: Who Gives a Crap founder: The Pillars of High Performance Cultures

Espresso is proudly powered by our sponsor, Unleashed!📦 1. Wait…what is Unleashed?Unleashed is inventory management software – but not the boring kind. It doesn’t just track stock...it connects seamlessly with your finance tools, eCom platforms, and CRM. That means one smooth system from sales to stock to cash. We use it daily at Islands, and honestly? Total game changer.🍴 2. Why foodie founders love itUnleashed helps you slash admin time and stay laser-focused on your margins. Know exactly where your costs are, what’s selling, and how your cash flow's looking (because yes, cash is still king).🚀 3. Trusted by the best in FMCGFrom Candy Kittens and Tiny Rebel to TRIP, Tarquin’s Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., and Volcano Coffee - some of your favourite challenger brands are scaling with Unleashed. If they’re using it, you know it’s the real deal. 📅 4. Fancy a chat?Book a quick call with the Unleashed team here 👉 https://calendly.com/unleashed-sales-team/discovery-call-with-unleashed-hungry🎁 5. Try it for lessGet 50% off your first 3 months if you choose to subscribe. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it 👉 https://www.unleashedsoftware.com/ ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here 🍲 🤝 Let's Connect!►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)Listen to the full https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/who-gives-a-crap-founder-the-8-principles-to/id1537239469?i=1000640860572Espresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed! 1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?   Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!! 2.  Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?  Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.  3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love Unleashed Your fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee 4. Do yourself a favour Feel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
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Jan 25, 2024 • 15min

Espresso: Who Gives a Crap Hiring Tactics for Great Talent - Culture Add vs. Fit

Espresso is proudly powered by our sponsor, Unleashed!📦 1. Wait…what is Unleashed?Unleashed is inventory management software – but not the boring kind. It doesn’t just track stock...it connects seamlessly with your finance tools, eCom platforms, and CRM. That means one smooth system from sales to stock to cash. We use it daily at Islands, and honestly? Total game changer.🍴 2. Why foodie founders love itUnleashed helps you slash admin time and stay laser-focused on your margins. Know exactly where your costs are, what’s selling, and how your cash flow's looking (because yes, cash is still king).🚀 3. Trusted by the best in FMCGFrom Candy Kittens and Tiny Rebel to TRIP, Tarquin’s Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., and Volcano Coffee - some of your favourite challenger brands are scaling with Unleashed. If they’re using it, you know it’s the real deal. 📅 4. Fancy a chat?Book a quick call with the Unleashed team here 👉 https://calendly.com/unleashed-sales-team/discovery-call-with-unleashed-hungry🎁 5. Try it for lessGet 50% off your first 3 months if you choose to subscribe. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it 👉 https://www.unleashedsoftware.com/ ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here 🍲 🤝 Let's Connect!►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)Listen to the full https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/who-gives-a-crap-founder-the-8-principles-to/id1537239469?i=1000640860572Espresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed! 1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?   Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!! 2.  Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?  Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.  3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love Unleashed Your fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee 4. Do yourself a favour Feel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
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Jan 25, 2024 • 22min

Espresso: How to Scale from £0 to £1 Million Sales - William Kendall from Green & Blacks

Espresso is proudly powered by our sponsor, Unleashed!📦 1. Wait…what is Unleashed?Unleashed is inventory management software – but not the boring kind. It doesn’t just track stock...it connects seamlessly with your finance tools, eCom platforms, and CRM. That means one smooth system from sales to stock to cash. We use it daily at Islands, and honestly? Total game changer.🍴 2. Why foodie founders love itUnleashed helps you slash admin time and stay laser-focused on your margins. Know exactly where your costs are, what’s selling, and how your cash flow's looking (because yes, cash is still king).🚀 3. Trusted by the best in FMCGFrom Candy Kittens and Tiny Rebel to TRIP, Tarquin’s Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., and Volcano Coffee - some of your favourite challenger brands are scaling with Unleashed. If they’re using it, you know it’s the real deal. 📅 4. Fancy a chat?Book a quick call with the Unleashed team here 👉 https://calendly.com/unleashed-sales-team/discovery-call-with-unleashed-hungry🎁 5. Try it for lessGet 50% off your first 3 months if you choose to subscribe. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it 👉 https://www.unleashedsoftware.com/ ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here 🍲 🤝 Let's Connect!►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)Listen to the full episode here:Espresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed! 1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?   Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!! 2.  Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?  Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.  3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love Unleashed Your fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee 4. Do yourself a favour Feel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 51min

6 Unilever Evidence-based Secrets: How To Effectively Tell Your Story on Shelf

Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet’s link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/HUNGRY’s absolutely bloody marvellous and wonderful sponsorsMKJ Ignitehttps://www.mkjignite.co.uk/GS1 - https://www.gs1uk.org/Big Fish - https://bigfish.co.uk/BOWIMI - https://www.bowimi.com/HC Consulting - https://www.hc-consulting.uk/Sometimes a conversation takes you TOTALLY by surprise.This was one of those.Jaw-dropping through-flooring flabbergastingly good.Oliver Lloyd is founder of Great British Chefs. Pioneer of the foodie movement.Before Great British Chefs, Ollie was a global marketing manager for Unilever.I expected us to talk all things chefs n food and food n chefs.Out the gates we stomped straight past foodie boundaries, into boundless brand building bounties.My curiosity gleefully wagged like a happy puppy.We roved through the History of Art, it’s relationship to brands, why founders should study art to tell better stories on shelf.I’ve listened back twice.ON THE MENU:The Difference Between a Brand Plan and Marketing Plan: What comes first? Brand Rigour should be excruciating painfull.Why Marketing Managers Must Tailor each marketing mix to each retailer and their plan, build around THEIR goalsThe Knock, Knock Test: How to Make Your Story WIN at ShelfThe Parallels of Great Plate of Food and Great Brand on Shelf - Always SubtractWhy brands must deliver on their simple promise AND go furtherThe Telling Nana About Ibiza Rule: How to optimise by retailer, brand, occasions Costco -the mindset switch when someone goes shopping in TESCO vs Waitrose vs Sainsbury’s vs Pub.Why Retailers don’t make money selling SKU’s - Trade Marketing is their profit centre🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
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Jan 18, 2024 • 5min

Espresso: Rory Sutherland - The Best MBA is a Kitchen Porter

Espresso is proudly powered by our sponsor, Unleashed!📦 1. Wait…what is Unleashed?Unleashed is inventory management software – but not the boring kind. It doesn’t just track stock...it connects seamlessly with your finance tools, eCom platforms, and CRM. That means one smooth system from sales to stock to cash. We use it daily at Islands, and honestly? Total game changer.🍴 2. Why foodie founders love itUnleashed helps you slash admin time and stay laser-focused on your margins. Know exactly where your costs are, what’s selling, and how your cash flow's looking (because yes, cash is still king).🚀 3. Trusted by the best in FMCGFrom Candy Kittens and Tiny Rebel to TRIP, Tarquin’s Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., and Volcano Coffee - some of your favourite challenger brands are scaling with Unleashed. If they’re using it, you know it’s the real deal. 📅 4. Fancy a chat?Book a quick call with the Unleashed team here 👉 https://calendly.com/unleashed-sales-team/discovery-call-with-unleashed-hungry🎁 5. Try it for lessGet 50% off your first 3 months if you choose to subscribe. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it 👉 https://www.unleashedsoftware.com/ ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here 🍲 🤝 Let's Connect!►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)Listen to the full episode hereEspresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed! 1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?   Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!! 2.  Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?  Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.  3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love Unleashed Your fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee 4. Do yourself a favour Feel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
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Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 13min

The Unshakeable Toolkit for Fast Decision Making Under Excruciating High Pressure - Lottie Unwin

Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet’s link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/There is ONE sure fire way to loseMaking decisions slooooooowwwwwwlyyyyyyyyylySo many teams:Ponder and pontificate and plot and pander and pop-out-for-a-walk which ends up in wandering and waning and wasting time like a WallyYou don't need a G7 Summit to decide what colour Pantone you use for a JS Gondola endYou don't need a huddle or school or a gaggle or ruck or WRTF?Making effective decision is the delicate balance of thinking slow and hard, reflecting deeply internally yet moving with insane speed.Not getting bogged down in the bog waters of banal b*llocksIt's Art not a Science.Lottie Unwin (she/her) knows the Art.We chat all about the toolkit for effective decision making!Lottie was an early guest on the pod, and has become a great friend and introduced me to some legends - Elle Ponsonby and James Hickson to name a fewON THE MENU:1. Why Time + Space = Clarity. Distraction is not Procrastination2. The Role of Successful Leader: Your job is Literally just make 1 or 2 great big decisions per Month Vs. 1000s of tiny ones3. How To Use Google Docs to Think Deep, Reflect Hard yet Move Fast4. How to Keep your Sanity and Sleep Easy as a Founder - Create a Paper Trail for Big Decision5. How to Bring Introverts and Extroverts to the Table and Avoid Big Ego's Taking Over🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
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Jan 11, 2024 • 10min

Espresso: Why POPHAM's Founder Allows the Vision to Evolve

Espresso is proudly powered by our sponsor, Unleashed!📦 1. Wait…what is Unleashed?Unleashed is inventory management software – but not the boring kind. It doesn’t just track stock...it connects seamlessly with your finance tools, eCom platforms, and CRM. That means one smooth system from sales to stock to cash. We use it daily at Islands, and honestly? Total game changer.🍴 2. Why foodie founders love itUnleashed helps you slash admin time and stay laser-focused on your margins. Know exactly where your costs are, what’s selling, and how your cash flow's looking (because yes, cash is still king).🚀 3. Trusted by the best in FMCGFrom Candy Kittens and Tiny Rebel to TRIP, Tarquin’s Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., and Volcano Coffee - some of your favourite challenger brands are scaling with Unleashed. If they’re using it, you know it’s the real deal. 📅 4. Fancy a chat?Book a quick call with the Unleashed team here 👉 https://calendly.com/unleashed-sales-team/discovery-call-with-unleashed-hungry🎁 5. Try it for lessGet 50% off your first 3 months if you choose to subscribe. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it 👉 https://www.unleashedsoftware.com/ ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here 🍲 🤝 Let's Connect!►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/)►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)Listen to the full episode hereEspresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed! 1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?   Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!! 2.  Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?  Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.  3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love Unleashed Your fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee 4. Do yourself a favour Feel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
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Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 56min

Who Gives A Crap Founder: The 8 Principles to Building a Global Consumer Brand

 Every top food and drink founder reads our Newsletter - why wouldn't you?https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet’s link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/HUNGRY’s absolutely bloody marvellous and wonderful sponsorsMKJ Ignitehttps://www.mkjignite.co.uk/GS1 - https://www.gs1uk.org/Big Fish - https://bigfish.co.uk/BOWIMI - https://www.bowimi.com/HC Consulting - https://www.hc-consulting.uk/Simon Griffiths is a founder like no other. Who Gives A Crap are a brand like no other. Our conversation was like no other.Brand building like no other. J’addoreeeee Who Gives A Crap. Reinventing Toilet Roll. Wallops and whips of Warhole-esque colours. Transforming toilet paper into lusciously lurid story telling machines.Wipe ya bum, donate ya dough to charity. First philanthropic brand to donate + £13m to Charity Simon’s approach to brand building TOTALLY breaks the rules of convention. Prepare to have all your “bogged down” traditional ways of thinking wiped clean ;) On a deeper level, our conversation taught me what to ACTUALLY Give a Crap AboutON THE MENU: 1. Why Too Much Purpose Makes a Brand Boring and One Dimensional - Brands are like a Human with lots of depth and texture 2. Going from Good to Great Brands: Why a Brand is an Orchestrate Not a Solo Singer3. WGAC Principles for High Performance Cultures: Autonomy + Mastery + Purpose 4. WGAC Hiring Principles: Culture Add > Culture Fit - are you a Scruncher or Folder 5. How to Build a Remote Working Global Brand: Life-Work Balance vs. Work-Life Balance and Return to Business vs. Cost to Employee6. Why You Must Embrace Screwing Up as PR Ammo- Allows you to build a Deeper connection with Employees and Consumers 7. Why Being Normal is Dangerous for Founder - Your weirdness + quirks allow you to see the World Differently 8. How to Get Tone of Voice to Land in Different Countries that Aren’t English Speaking - Hire Localised Talent 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
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Jan 4, 2024 • 16min

How All Things Butter Started - Thomas Straker, Toby Hoppy

Listen to the full episode hereEspresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed! 1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?   Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!! 2.  Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?  Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.  3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love Unleashed Your fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee 4. Do yourself a favour Feel free to reach out to the utter legends Josh and Bryony at Unleashed, book in a 20 min chat with this magical link. Even if nothing comes of it, it's worth having a chat. Click this magical link 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)

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