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#37 - The ASMR Special
This week, let John and Al arouse your podcast centre with a special feature-length dive into the world of ASMR.
SHOW NOTES:
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For those that have found their way to the show notes here, please enjoy Crazy by Icehouse followed by Al's comprehensive ASMR links.
Crazy by Icehouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptogFBZ1LIs
ASMR VIDEOS
Unintentional, proto-ASMR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT0RNrTDHkI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrKbOF3vHo8
The Bigtime Players / Superstars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcYQViPwlb4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqBrIk32h7Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEF0pg9hSpQ
Al's Personal faves ASMRtists
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn6dyFlr-HE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WDphvKaL7w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2MS4lyITk8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjzlGyxLZyg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h41Lx4W1d0
Chiro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhdPB1_i5Qg
Barber / massage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YtkC-vfRpg
Bit of Medical
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyi7tLa8kyQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSGjyfk5N4o
Healing / Energy Work /Reiki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Prp4T8x90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhmxrqI7uHo
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