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Creator/Host: Rollie Williams
Writers: Rollie Williams & Matt Nelsen & Irene Plagianos
Director: Matt Nelsen
Editors: Rollie Williams & Laura Conte
Executive Producers: Rollie Williams, Matt Nelsen, Ben Boult, & Daniella Philipson
Cinematography: Matt Nelsen
Producers: Daniella Philipson & Irene Plagianos
California Producer: Hayley Dougan
Additional Cinematography: Ben Boult
Assistant Editor: Paul Ramsdell
Colorist: Nicholas Lareau
Intro Animator: Ian MK Cessna (https://ianhasawebsite.com/)
Theme music by: Gratis (https://www.youtube.com/@gratis3241)
Special thanks: Ashley Thomson & David Gaveau

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