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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rise Ashen in conversation with Alex "Kazam" MacInnis, gymnast and coach who teaches adults gymnastics in Ottawa, Canada.   They go deep into his gymnastics journey and how he is breaking down barriers to learning for adults. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rise Ashen's interview with the amazing dancer Ashton "Stackz" Lites from Boston.  They cover his path into dance, life, and how he uses dance to engage and lead within his community. You can watch the show at www.gonemonk.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[My long chat with the incredible Canadian DJ, Producer and Record Collector Trevor "Lifeboogie" Walker. A long late-night conversation that is wide ranging and covers everything from Trevor's start in music and dancing, to his influences and his views on DJing and the music business. You can catch Trevor live at the Mercury Lounge in Ottawa, Canada every Saturday and listen to some of his amazing mixes on Mixcloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/trevor-walker4/ ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 1 of Gone Monk features the amazing Canadian Housedancer Matt "Knoxander" Walker. We go deep into his approach to dancing, life and his love of music. ]]></itunes:summary>
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